Transfer case shifting procedures -24, Transfer case shifting procedures – NISSAN 2014 Xterra - Owner's Manual User Manual
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TRANSFER CASE SHIFTING
PROCEDURES
The part time 4WD system provides 3 positions
(2WD, 4H and 4LO), so you can select the desired
drive mode according to the driving conditions.
2WD or 4WD shift procedure:
4WD Shift
Switch Position
Wheels Driven
Indicator Light
Use Conditions
4WD Shift Procedure
4WD shift
Transfer 4LO position
2WD
Rear wheels
For driving on dry,
paved roads (Economy
drive)
Move the 4WD switch.
2WD <—> 4H
4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift position engaged.
4H
4 wheels
For driving on rocky,
sandy or snow-
covered roads
Neutral
*1
May blink
Neutral disengages
the automatic trans-
mission mechanical
parking lock, which will
allow the vehicle to
roll. Do not leave the
transfer shift position
in Neutral.*2
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. For automatic transmission vehicles: Shift the shift lever to the
(N) position with the brake pedal depressed.
For manual transmission vehicles: Shift the shift lever to the (N)
position with the clutch depressed.
3. For automatic transmission vehicles: Depress and turn the 4WD
shift switch to 4LO or 4H with the brake pedal depressed.
For manual transmission vehicles: Depress and turn the 4WD
switch to 4LO or 4H with the clutch pedal depressed.
THE TRANSFER CASE DOES NOT ENGAGE BETWEEN 4H AND
4LO (OR 4LO TO 4H) UNLESS YOU HAVE FIRST STOPPED THE
VEHICLE, DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MOVED THE
SHIFT LEVER TO NEUTRAL FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VE-
HICLES. FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES YOU MUST
MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO NEUTRAL. *3
4LO
4 wheels
Illuminated
For use when maxi-
mum power and trac-
tion is required (for
example: on steep
grades or rocky, sandy,
muddy roads)
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