Nissan 2010 Xterra Automobile User Manual


 
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re-
duces 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.
NISSAN is committed to safe driving. However,
you must choose not to drive underthe influence
of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are
injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents. Al-
though 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, pre-
scription, and illegal drugs). Don’t drive if your
ability tooperate yourvehicle isimpaired byalco-
hol, drugs, or some other physical condition.
DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and
off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep wa-
teror mudas yourNISSAN ismainly designedfor
leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road ve-
hicle.
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:
WARNING
Drive carefully when off the road and
avoid dangerous areas. Every person
who drives or rides in this vehicle
should be seated with their seat belt
fastened. This will keep you and your
passengers in position when driving
over rough terrain.
Do not drive across steep slopes. In-
stead drive either straight upor straight
down the slopes. Off-road vehicles can
tip over sideways much more easily
than they can forward or backward.
Many hills are too steep for any vehicle.
If you drive up them, you may stall. 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.
Ifyour enginestalls oryou cannotmake
it to the top of a steep hill, never at-
tempt to turn around. Your vehicle
could tip or roll over. Always back
straightdown inR (Reverse)gear. Never
back down in N (Neutral) or with the
clutch depressed (manual transmission
vehicles), using only the brake, as this
could cause loss of control.
Heavy braking going down a hill could
causeyour brakesto overheatand fade,
resulting in loss of control and an acci-
dent. Apply brakes lightly and use a low
gear to control your speed. Use the hill
descent control feature (if so
equipped).
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