User manual NISSAN XTERRA 2007

[. . . ] FOREWORD Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. [. . . ] Always wear your seat belt as outlined in the "Safety ­ Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system" section of this manual, and also instruct your passengers to do so. Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted or improperly belted person is Starting and driving 5-5 significantly more likely to be injured or killed than a person properly wearing a seat belt. ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other physical condition. DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING WARNING Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces coordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others. Additionally, if you are injured in an accident, alcohol can increase the severity of the injury. However, you must choose not to drive under the influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents. Although the local laws vary on what is considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underestimate the effects of alcohol. Remember, drinking and driving don't mix!And that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter, prescription, and illegal drugs). Don't drive if your DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep water or mud as your NISSAN is mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road vehicle. Remember that two-wheel drive models are less capable than four-wheel drive models for rough road driving and extrication when stuck in deep snow or mud, or the like. Please observe the following precautions: Many hills are too steep for any vehicle. If you drive down them, you may not be able to control your speed. If you drive across them, you may roll over. Do not shift gears while driving on downhill grades as this could cause loss of control of the vehicle. Stay alert when driving to the top of a hill. At the top there could be a drop-off or other hazard that could cause an accident. If your engine stalls or you cannot make it to the top of a steep hill, never attempt to turn around. Always back straight down in R (Reverse) gear. [. . . ] . 9-9 Vehicle identification number (VIN) (Chassis number). . 9-9 Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . 2-18 Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system), engine start . . 1-56, 2-14 Anti-lock brake warning light . [. . . ]