2004 Nissan Xterra Owners Manual

The jack should be used on firm and level ground 3 To lift the vehicle securely hold the jack lever and rod Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire clears the ground When using alternate rear jack up point for 15 inch wheels raise the vehicle so that the tire is no more than 2 inches 50 mm off the ground 4 Remove the wheel nuts and then remove the tire.

Place the jack directly under the jack up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack up point Under some conditions there will not be sufficient clearance to use the primary rear jacking point on vehicles equipped with 15 inch wheels If this occurs use the alternate jack up point 1 for vehicles equipped with 15 inch wheels When using the alternate jack up point position the jack on the axle as close as possible to the tire that needs to be changed Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergency use See specific instructions under the heading Wheels and tires in the Maintenance and do it yourself section of this manual 1 Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub 2 Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight 3 With the wheel nut wrench tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly as illustrated until they are tight 6 8 In case of emergency REVIEW COPY 2004 Xterra xtr Owners Manual USA English nna 07 30 04 debbie JUMP STARTING 4 Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground Then with the wheel nut wrench tighten the wheel nuts securely in the sequence illustrated Lower the vehicle completely COLD pressure After vehicle has been parked for three hours or more or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the driver side center pillar 5 Securely store the flat tire and jacking equipment in the vehicle To start your engine with a booster battery the instructions and precautions below must be followed WARNING If done incorrectly jump starting can lead to a battery explosion resulting in severe injury or death It could also damage your vehicle Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the battery Keep all sparks and flames away from the battery Do not allow battery fluid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or painted surfaces Battery fluid is a corrosive sulfuric acid solution which can cause severe burns.

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