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NISSAN 2008 Xterra User Manual

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do not need to have your vehicle towed to

the dealer.

● Malfunction Indicator Light blinking — An

engine misfire has been detected which may

damage the emission control system. To re-

duce or avoid emission control system dam-

age:

– do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH

(72 km/h).

– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo

being hauled or towed.

The Malfunction Indicator Light may stop blinking

and come on steady. Have the vehicle inspected

by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have

your vehicle towed to the dealer.

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation without hav-

ing the emission control system checked

and repaired as necessary could lead to

poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,

and possible damage to the emission con-

trol system.

Overdrive off indicator light

(A/T models only)

This light comes on when the overdrive function

is OFF.
The automatic transmission overdrive function is

controlled by the overdrive switch.
See “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting and

driving” section of this manual.

Security indicator light

This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is in

the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This function

indicates the security system equipped on the

vehicle is operational.
For additional information, see “Security sys-

tems” later in this section.

Slip indicator light for models

with ABLS (if so equipped)

This indicator light comes on if the active brake

limited slip is activated. If activated, the system

will apply braking to the slipping drive wheel(s),

giving the non-slipping wheel(s) more traction.

Slip indicator light for models

with VDC (if so equipped)

This indicator light will blink when the traction

control system is limiting wheel spin. Slippery

road conditions may exist if the slip indicator

blinks on. If this happens, adjust your driving

accordingly.
The slip indicator light also comes on when you

turn the ignition key to the ON position. The light

will turn off after about 2 seconds if the system is

operational. If the light does not come on or does

not go off, have the traction control system

checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If the battery is removed or discharged, the trac-

tion control system is disabled and the slip indi-

cator light will not turn off after 2 seconds when

the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

To reset the system, you must perform the reset

procedure. Refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control

(VDC) system” in the “Starting and driving” sec-

tion of this manual.
If the light does not go off after performing the

reset procedure, have the traction control system

checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Instruments and controls

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