![]() ![]() Taking a tumble out the door from a 22.2-inch step-in height could be disastrous.įor families using the roof rack on the Xterra’s stadium-stepped roofline to stash outdoor equipment (or the kids when they’re bad), a built-in step near the Xterra’s rear bumper facilitates roof access. The back door’s opening is so narrow along the floor that my girls consistently tripped over it trying to get both their feet out. Instead, they had to use the armrest on the car door for leverage and hope they didn’t close it on themselves in the process. They most certainly couldn’t reach the grab handle inside the car, above the rear door, to help hoist themselves inside. They could barely reach the handle located high up on the doorjamb. Without running boards (available as a stand-alone option and included in the Accessory Value Package), it was nearly impossible for my girls (ages 9 and 11) to climb up and into the Xterra on their own. While its super-high ground clearance has a place in the natural wilderness, in urban and suburban jungles, it’s just a pain. The Xterra was designed to rise high above rough rocks and boulders, and it’s definitely better for rock crawling than for zooming around cities and highways. The Xterra comes in three trim levels: the entry-level X and the slightly better equipped S, both of which are available in either two- or four-wheel drive, as well as the Pro-4X, which is available only with four-wheel drive. The 2012 Xterra doesn’t have any notable changes versus last year’s model. The rough and tumble 2012 Nissan Xterra SUV should appeal to many for whom power windows, a radio and hill descent control are all they need in life - but there are dozens of evolved crossover models that are better suited to how most of us live. I can see my 20-something brother driving this five-seat SUV (if only he’d hold down a job to pay for it) he’d throw his mountain bike in the back, skillfully traverse seemingly impassable terrain, then toss his muddy gear into the plastic-lined cargo area before meeting his girlfriend for a romantic ramen noodle dinner. It's also connected to the brake pedal, when you press on it the remote starting is cancelled and the motor stops (unless you have turned the ignition on), otherwise it will run for 15 minutes then stops.The Xterra certainly has its place in the world: It’s a go-to SUV for the uber-rugged sort. ![]() the remote starter is connected to the lock wire, it detects when you lock the doors 3 times within 5 seconds and starts the truck. the actual install was done in a little more than 1 hour.ĭid it have to be programmed at the dealership? No, as long as you have a working key, you don't need the dealer. After programming the key, figuring out the wiring, finding the wires on the Xterra schematics. How long did it take to install? As long a you have a key to spare (you need one in the anti-theft bypass module, the installation is relatively easy. Now, if you order the same, I kept a copy of the my schematic, pinout and instructions. I had to set it up on my workbench with a 12v power supply to figure out the wiring. First, you need an automatic transmission, if you have a manual you are out of luck with that remote starter and, my Xterra is a 2005 so it can be different for your 2012.ĭid install instructions come with it? Yes,but it came with bad instructions. ![]()
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