Where is the water temperature gauge of the X-Trail?
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Nissan X-Trail's water temperature gauge is located on the dashboard, with two temperature indicators: C (low temperature) and H (high temperature). The water temperature gauge displays the coolant temperature, allowing the owner to monitor the vehicle's condition. When the water temperature is too high, the owner should stop the car and wait for the temperature to drop to normal levels before continuing to drive. The following are the effects of excessive water temperature on the engine: 1. The expansion of engine components will reduce the clearance between parts, increasing engine wear. 2. It will reduce the viscosity of the engine oil, which can lead to increased wear on various parts and a shortened engine lifespan. 3. Damage to the cylinder gasket may cause cross-flow between the water passages, oil passages, and air passages on the gasket, allowing engine oil to enter the radiator and water to enter the engine oil.
The water temperature display for the X-Trail is located on the multifunction display screen of the instrument panel. After starting the vehicle, look at the circular instrument area behind the steering wheel, where there is a small LCD screen in the middle. Normally, this area shows fuel consumption and mileage. Press the up and down toggle button with a square frame on the left side of the steering wheel to switch to the vehicle information page, where you can see the water temperature indicator. My 2021 X-Trail has this design, and since there's no traditional needle gauge, beginners might find it hard to locate. I recommend checking the water temperature every time you start the car. If it shows a high-temperature red mark or the progress bar exceeds halfway, you should pull over immediately. I pay extra attention to this during long summer trips. Also, when washing the car, remember to clean the transparency of the instrument panel to prevent dust from blocking the readings.
To check the X-Trail's coolant temperature gauge, look at the trip computer screen in the center of the instrument cluster - that small LCD screen sandwiched between the tachometer and speedometer. After turning the ignition on, it won't display the temperature by default; you'll need to use the up/down selector buttons on the left side of the steering wheel to bring up the coolant temperature menu. When I helped my neighbor check his 2019 X-Trail last time, I noticed it shares the same location as my older model but has a cleaner display style. I recommend keeping the owner's manual in the glove compartment as backup, since you can still refer to it if the electronic display freezes. Checking coolant temperature before driving is a good habit, especially when mountain driving where temperature fluctuates significantly - you should be alert for cooling system issues if it exceeds the midline.
