NISSAN 2015 Xterra - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 273)

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 en-
gaged.
4H
4 wheels
For driving on rocky, sandy
or snow-covered roads
Neutral
*1
May blink
Neutral disengages the
automatic transmission
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 de-
pressed.
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 AUTO-
MATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES. FOR MANUAL TRANSMIS-
SION VEHICLES YOU MUST MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO
NEUTRAL. *3
4LO
4 wheels
Illuminated
For use when maximum
power and traction is re-
quired (for example: on
steep grades or rocky,
sandy, muddy roads)
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