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W elcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- ters) of driving pleasure. Please rea ...
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MODIFICA TION OF Y OUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or per- formance problems resulting from modi- fications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. This manual includes information for all options ...
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de- fects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemi ...
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NISSAN CARE S... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Y our satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Y our NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer c ...
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T able of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself T echnical and consumer information In ...
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Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/30/07—debbie X ...
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0 Illustrated table of contents Airbags, seat belts and child restraints ...............0 - 2 Exterior front ......................................0 - 3 Exterior rear .......................................0 - 4 Passenger compartment ...........................0 - 5 Instrument panel ...................................0 - 6 Engine compartment check ...
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1. 2nd row seat belts (P . 1-11) 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags (if so equipped) (P . 1-51) 3. Front seat belts (P . 1-11) 4. Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P .1-6) 5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P .1-59) 6. Seats (P . 1-2) 7. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P . 1-59) 8. Seat bel ...
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1. Engine hood (P . 8-6) 2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P . 2-23) 3. Windshield (P . 8-22) 4. Windows (P . 2-43) 5. Door locks, keyfob, keys (P . 3-3, 3-6, 3-2) 6. Mirrors (P . 3-12) 7. Tire pressure (P . 8-33) 8. Flat tire (P . 6-3) 9. Tire chains (P . 8-40) 10. Headlight and turn signal switch (P . 2-25); Replacing bulbs (P . 8-28) 11. Fo ...
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1. Rear sliding window (if so equipped) (P .2-46) 2. V ehicle loading (P . 9-12) 3. T ruck box, tailgate (P .3-15) 4. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-28) 5. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P . 3-10, P . 9-3) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. LII0053 EXTERIOR REAR 0-4 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY— 20 ...
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1. Map lights (P . 2-47) 2. Sun visors (P . 3-11) 3. Inside mirror (P . 3-12) 4. V ents (P . 4-2) 5. Glove box (P . 2-38) 6. Shift knob (automatic transmission, if so equipped) (P . 5-12) 7. Cup holders (P . 2-40) 8. Front seats (P . 1-2) 9. Console box (P . 2-38) 10. Rear seats (P . 1-10) 11. Flat tire/Jacking equipment storage (P . 6-3) See the p ...
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1. V ents (P . 4-2) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-25) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped)/Bluetooth T Hands- Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P . 4-26, P . 4-27) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-51, P . 2-29) 5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-3, 2-12) 6. Cr ...
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Heated seat switches (if so equipped) (P . 2-30) Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-31) V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-31) 14. Shift selector lever (P . 5-12) 15. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P . 5-21) 16. Climate controls (P . 4-2) 17. Passenger air bag status light (P . 1-60) 18. Hazard wa ...
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QR25DE engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P . 8-15) 2. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-24) 3. Fuse and relay box (P . 8-24) 4. Air cleaner (P . 8-20) 5. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-9) 6. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-9) 7. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P . 8-14) 8. Drive belt location (P .8-18) 9. Radiator cap (P . ...
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VQ40DE engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P . 8-15) 2. Battery (P . 8-15) 3. Fuse and relay box (P . 8-24) 4. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-24) 5. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-9) 6. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-9) 7. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-14) 8. Air cleaner (P . 8-20) 9. Drive belt location (P .8-18) 10. Radiator cap (P . 8-8) 11. P o ...
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W arning light Name Page or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn- ing light 2-13 Automatic transmis- sion oil temperature warning light (if so equipped) 2-13 Automatic transmis- sion park warning light ( model) 2-13 or Brake warning light 2-13 Charge warning light (if so equipped) 2-14 Door open warning light 2-14 W arning light Name Page Engine oil ...
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Indicator light Name Page High beam indicator light (Blue) 2-18 Hill Descent Control indicator light (if so equipped) 2-31 Malfunction indica- tor lamp (MIL) 2-18 Overdrive off indica- tor light (automatic transmission only) 2-19 Security indicator light (if so equipped) 2-19 Slip indicator light for models with ABLS (if so equipped) 2-19 Slip indi ...
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ............................................1 - 2 Front manual seat adjustment (if so equipped) ................................1 - 2 Front power seat adjustment (if so equipped) ................................1 - 4 Jump seat (King cab) ...........................1 - 5 Head restr ...
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WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. Y ou could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ● For the most effective protecti ...
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Forward and backward Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. Reclining T o recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. T o bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seat ...
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FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) Operating tips ● The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. ● Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery . Forward and ...
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Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar area. JUMP SEAT (King cab) WARNIN ...
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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT T o raise the head restraint, pull it up s 2 . T o lower, push and hold the lock knob s 1 and push the head restraint down s 2 . The head restraints on the rear seats are remov- able. WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted prop- erly as they may provide significant pro- tection against injury in an accident. Do not rem ...
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● Do not attach anything to the head re- straint stalks. Doing so could impair Active Head Restraint function. The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- ing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occu- pant’s head by reducing its backward movemen ...
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● Properly secure all cargo to help pre- vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. Folding the front passenger’s seatback (if so equipped) T o fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for extra storage length when transporting lon ...
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WARNING ● If you fold the front passenger’s seat- back flat forward to carry longer ob- jects, be sure this cargo is properly se- cured and not near an air bag. In a crash, an inflating air bag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Se- cure objects away from the area in which an air bag would inf ...
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s 3 Repeat this process to raise and secure the seat cushion on the other side of the vehicle for maximum storage capacity . T o return the rear bench seat to a seating position reverse the process. Make sure to properly push the seat cushion down into place. WARNING ● When the vehicle is being used to carry cargo, properly secure all cargo to he ...
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WARNING Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an acci- dent or sudden stop. PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and ...
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WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat and, if appro- priate, in a child restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system a ...
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WARNING ● Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NO T THE WAIST . A lap belt worn too ...
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There are three basic types of child restraint systems: ● Rear facing child restraint ● Front facing child restraint ● Booster seat The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. Generally , infants up to about 1 year and less than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear facing child restraints. Front facing child re- straints are avai ...
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kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg) . A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit. NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the shoul- der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise ...
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Fastening the seat belts (Front seats all models and rear seats Crew cab models) s 1 Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this section. s 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A s ...
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The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child rest ...
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s 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move, and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat. ● If the seat belt cannot be pulled fr ...
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Unfastening the seat belts s 1 T o unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts. Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly . T ...
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WARNING ● After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoul- der belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position. ● The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effec- tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chanc ...
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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING ● Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint can re- sult in serious injury or death. ● Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult ...
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● If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being in- jured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases. ● Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. ● A ...
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LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) system compatible child restraints. The LA T CH anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the rear outboard seating posi- tions only (Crew cab models only) ...
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Installing child restraint LA T CH anchor attachments LA T CH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys- tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child re- strai ...
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T op T ether Anchor P oint Locations Anchor points are located in the following loca- tions: ● On the back of the front passenger seat (King cab only) . ● On the floor between the jump seat belt buckles in the center of the vehicle (King cab only) . ● Under the rear window behind the rear bench seat (Crew cab only) . If you have any questions ...
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1. Cover plate 2. T op tether strap routing bracket 3. T op tether strap anchor point The anchor point is located on the floor between the jump seat belt buckles in the center of the vehicle. The routing bracket is located behind the cover plate under the rear window above the right passenger’s side jump seat. Installing top tether strap 1. T op ...
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Rear bench seat (Crew cab models only) The anchor points are located under the rear window behind the rear bench seat. If you have any questions when installing a top strap child restraint on the rear seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for details. 1. Pull strap 2. Anchor point location T o access the anchor points behind the rear bench seat, tilt th ...
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4. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack. For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint installation instructions in this section and the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LA T CH WARNING ● Attach LA T CH compatible child re- straints onl ...
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If necessary , adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See “Head restraint adjustment” in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. If the seating position does not have an adjustable head restraint ...
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7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3 through 6. Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using LA T CH System: 1. P osition the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions. 2 ...
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3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. 4. Before placing the ...
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CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS – FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR BENCH SEAT (crew cab models only) WARNING ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Front air bags inflate with great force. A rear-facing child restraint could be struck by the front air ba ...
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Front-facing Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear bench seat (Crew cab models only) or in the front passenger seat: 1. If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, it should be placed in a front-facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Child restraints ...
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4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) . It reverts to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. 5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slac ...
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7. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. See “T op tether strap child restraint” in this section. Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap to seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor. 8. Before ...
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Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear bench seat (Crew cab models only): 1. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat. P osition the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufact ...
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4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Remove any additional slack from the child restraint; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat- back while pulling up on the seat belt. 6. Before placing the child in the ch ...
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7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out of the retractor, the retrac- tor is in the ALR mode. 8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 7. After ...
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2. P osition the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seat back. If necessary , adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See “Head restraint adjust- ment” in this section. If the ...
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3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manu- facturer’s instructions for belt routing. 4. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Lock ...
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6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 7. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the te ...
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Rear facing WARNING ● Do not install a child restraint system on the passenger’s side jump seat with- out unfolding the seat extender. A child restraint system will not be installed properly and the child could be seri- ously injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision. WARNING ● T o install a rear facing child restraint on the passenger? ...
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2. Move the front passenger’s seat into the FULL FORW ARD position. Then move the front seatback to the upright or tilted forward position. P osition the child restraint on the jump seat. The direction of the child restraint depends on the type of the child restraint and the size of the child. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instruct ...
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4. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retrac- tor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) . It reverts to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully re- tracted. 5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to r ...
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6. Remove any additional slack from the child restraint; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat- back while pulling up on the seat belt. 7. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the seat belt path and use force to push the child r ...
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● Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself. ● NISSAN recommends that the booster seat be ...
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Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: ● Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213. ● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to ...
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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND REAR SEAT (Crew cab models only) WARNING NISSAN recommends that booster seats be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat, move the passenger’s seat to the rearmost position. CAUTION Do not use the lap/shoulder belt Auto- matic Locking ...
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3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If neces- sary , adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct booster seat fit. See “Head restraint adjustment” earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the boos ...
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BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON PASSENGER’S SIDE JUMP SEAT ONLY (King cab models only) WARNING ● When installing a booster seat in the passenger’s side jump seat position be sure to unfold the seat extension on the jump seat. If the jump seat extension is not properly used, the booster seat will not be installed correctly and a child could be in ...
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2. P osition the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions. 3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If neces- sary , adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct booster seat fit. See “Head restraint ad ...
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Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag system (if so equipped) : This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side impact or rollover collisions. In a side impact, the curtain and rollover air bags are designed to inflate on the side where ...
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● The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The Advanced Air Bag System monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt us- age then inflates the air bags. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. ● The front pa ...
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WARNING ● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. WARNING ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain and rollover air bags ...
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WARNING ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in- flating front air bag could seriously in- jure or kill your child. See “Child re- straints” earlier in this section for details. ARS1044 ARS1045 WRS0256 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-55 ...
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WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags (if so equipped) and roof- mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags (if so equipped) : ● The side air bags and curtain and roll- over air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear im- pact, or lower severity side collision. Always we ...
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WARNING ● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front sea ...
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1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag inflators (if so equipped) 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags (if so equipped) 3. Air bag Control Unit (ACU) 4. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules 5. Crash zone sensor 6. Occupant classification system control unit 7. Occupant classifica ...
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NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu- lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warn- ings in this manual still a ...
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Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some con- ditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is nec- essary for most effective protection. Fail- ure to follow all instructions in this manual con ...
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Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as out- lined in this manual should not cause the passen- ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF . For small adults it may be turned OFF , however if the occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush- ion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an ...
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Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions WARNING ● Do not place any objects on the steer- ing wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such ob- jects may become dangerous projec- tiles and cause injury if the front air bags inflate. ● Immedia ...
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Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof- mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems (if so equipped) The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain and roll- over air bags are located in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to meet voluntary gui ...
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WARNING ● Do not place any objects near the seat- back of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc .) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates. ● Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain and rollover ...
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● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct pretensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropri- ate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause per- sonal injury. The pretensioner system activates in conjunction with the front air bag system. The pretensioner s ...
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS W arning labels about the supplemental front- impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration. SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warni ...
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WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag and/or pretensioner systems will not op- erate in an accident. T o help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible Repair and replacement procedure The fr ...
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2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ...................................2 - 2 Meters and gauges ................................2 - 3 Speedometer and odometer .....................2 - 4 T rip computer (if so equipped) ...................2 - 5 T achometer ....................................2 - 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. ...
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Under-seat storage bins ........................ 2-37 Console box .................................. 2-38 Glove box .................................... 2-38 Sunglasses holder (if so equipped) .............. 2-38 Map pockets .................................. 2-39 Seat pockets (if so equipped) ................... 2-40 Cup holders .................. ...
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1. V ents (P . 4-2) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-25) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped)/Bluetooth T Hands- Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P . 4-26, P . 4-27) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-51, P . 2-29) 5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-3, 2-12) 6. Cr ...
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Heated seat switches (if so equipped) (P . 2-30) Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-31) V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-31) 14. Shift selector lever (P . 5-12) 15. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P . 5-21) 16. Climate controls (P . 4-2) 17. Passenger air bag status light (P . 1-60) 18. Hazard wa ...
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1. Speedometer 2. Odometer/T win trip odometer 3. Change button SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/T win trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. The twin trip o ...
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For vehicles equipped with trip computer, push- ing the change button changes the display as follows: T rip → T rip → Distance to Empty → Average speed → Average fuel consumption → Journey time → T rip For additional information, refer to “T rip com- puter” later in this section. Resetting the trip odometer: Pushing the change butto ...
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Journey time The journey time mode shows the time since the last reset. The displayed time can be reset by pressing the change button for more than ap- proximately 1 second. T rip computer reset Pushing the change button for more than 3 sec- onds will reset all modes except T rip A and dis- tance to empty (dte) . T ACHOMETER The tachometer indicate ...
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CAUTION If the gauge indicates coolant tempera- ture near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If the gauge is over the nor- mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is over- heated, continued operation of the ve- hicle may seriously damage the engine. See “If your vehicle ...
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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE (if so equipped) The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys- tem oil pressure while the engine is running. The needle should be in the middle of the gauge when the engine is running. CAUTION ● This gauge is not designed to indicate low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See “Engine oil” i ...
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This unit has the following functions: ● Measures terrestrial magnetism and indi- cates heading direction of vehicle ● Indicates outside air temperature With the ignition switch in the ON position, press the button as described in the chart below to activate various features of the automatic anti- glare review mirror. Push and hold the button f ...
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COMPASS DISPLAY Push the button for about 1 second when the ignition key is in the ON position to toggle the outside temperature and compass direction dis- play s 1 on or off. The display will indicate the direction of the vehicle’s heading. N: North E: East S: South W: W est If the display reads “CAL ”, calibrate the compass by driving the v ...
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Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geo- graphical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens: 1. Press and hold the button for about 8 second ...
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or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Low windshield washer fluid warning light Hill descent control indicator light (if so equipped) Automatic transmission oil temperature warning light (if so equipped) Seat belt warning light and chime Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Automatic transmission park warning light ( model) Supplemental air ...
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CHECKING BULBS With all doors closed, apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to the ON position without starting the engine. The following lights will come on: , or , , , , The following lights come on briefly and then go off: or , , , , , , , If any light fails to come on, it may indicate an open circuit in the electrical system. Have t ...
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Parking brake indicator When the ignition key is in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied. Low brake fluid warning light When the ignition key is in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and p ...
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4WD warning light ( model) The 4WD warning light comes on when the key switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the engine is started. If the engine or vehicle is not functioning properly , the warning light will either remain illuminated or blink. See “4WD warning light” in the “Starting and driving” section. CAUTION ● If the warn ...
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placed in the ON position. The light will remain on after the 1 minute. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. For additional information, see “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section. WARNING ● If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch in the ON position, have the vehicle checked ...
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Supplemental air bag warning light When the ignition switch is pushed to ON or ST ART position, the supplemental air bag warn- ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag (if so equipped) , curtain and roll-over air bag ...
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4WD shift indicator light ( model) The light should turn off within 1 second after turning the ignition switch to ON. While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indi- cator light will illuminate the position selected by the 4WD shift switch. The 4WD shift indicator light may blink while shifting from one drive mode to the other. Front passenger air ...
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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. T o 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 ...
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T ransfer 4L O position indicator light ( model) The light should turn off within 1 second after turning the ignition switch to ON. This light comes on when the 4WD shift switch is set in the 4L O position with the ignition key in the ON position. The transfer case may be damaged if you shift the switch while driving. Make sure the transfer 4L O po ...
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The VDC system will be disabled and the VDC light will illuminate when the electronic locking rear differential (E-lock) system switch (if so equipped) is turned on and the E-lock system is engaged. If the E-lock system disengages or the switch is turned off, the VDC system will be enabled and the VDC light will turn off. AUDIBLE REMINDERS Brake pa ...
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K eyfob operation: ● Push the button on the keyfob. All doors lock. The hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked. ● When the button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a re- minder that the doors are already locked. The horn may or may not beep. Refe ...
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If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec- ommends placing the registered key on a sepa- rate key ring to avoid interference from other devices. Statement related to Section 15 of FCC Rules for NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer Sys- tem (CONT ASS Y — IMMOBILIZER, ANT ASS Y — IMMOBILIZER) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and RS ...
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Push the lever up s 4 to have one sweep opera- tion (MIST) of the wiper. Pull the lever toward you s 5 to operate the washer. The wiper will also operate several times. WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer solu- tion may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident. Warm the windshield with the defroster bef ...
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH Lighting s 1 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come on. s 2 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the headlights come on and all the other lights remain on. CAUTION Use the headlights with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle b ...
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Autolight system (if so equipped) The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically . The autolight system can: ● T urn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights au- tomatically when it is dark. ● T urn off all the lights when it is light. ● K eep all the lights ...
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Headlight beam select s 1 T o select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the light illuminates. s 2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam. s 3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the headlight high beams on and off. Battery saver system If the ignition switch is turned OFF while the headlight sw ...
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the , or AUT O position (with auto- lights activated) . T urn the control s A to adjust the brightness of instrument panel lights when driving at night. T URN SIGNAL SWITCH T urn signal s 1 Move the lever up or down to signal the turning ...
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Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- tions. All turn signal lights flash. WARNING ● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to move the vehicle well off the road. ● Do not use the hazard warning flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that ...
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T o turn on the cargo lamp, push the switch down to the ON position. CAUTION Be sure to turn the light switch to the OFF position when you leave the vehicle for extended periods of time, otherwise the battery will go dead. The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters (if so equipped) . 1. Start the engine. 2. Push the L O or HI position of the sw ...
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The vehicle should be driven with the V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv- ing conditions. If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow , the VDC system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck ve ...
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● the 4WD switch must be in the 4H position and the vehicle speed must be under 21 mph (35 km/h) , and ● the hill descent control system switch must be ON. The hill descent control indicator light will come on when the system is activated. Also, the stop/tail lights illuminate while the hill descent control system applies the brakes to control ...
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● Use the E-Lock system only when free- ing a stuck vehicle. T ry the 4LO position before using the E-Lock system. Never use the E-Lock system on a slippery road surface such as snow or ice sur- face. Using the E-Lock system when driving in these road conditions may cause unexpected movement of the ve- hicle during engine braking, accelerat- ing ...
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The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. The bottom power outlet located on instrument panel is powered directly by the vehicle’s battery . The top power outlet (if so equipped) located on the instrument panel and the power outlet lo- cated inside the center console are powered only when the ignition ...
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STORAGE TRAYS WARNING Do not place sharp objects in the trays to help prevent injury in an accident or sud- den stop. T op center tray LIC0764 A T model LIC0818 MT model (if so equipped) LIC0819 STORAGE Instruments and controls 2-35 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/30/07—debbie X ...
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MT model (if so equipped) LIC0823 2nd row under-seat storage bin (King cab model) LIC0821 2nd row under-seat storage bin (Crew cab model) LIC0820 2-36 Instruments and controls Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/30/07—debbie X ...
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UNDER-SEAT STORAGE BINS WARNING ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. ● The cargo restrained in the under-seat storage bins must not exceed the weight limits listed below or the bins may not stay secured. In a sudd ...
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CONSOLE BOX Pull up on the lever s 1 to open the console box lid s 2 . GLOVE BOX T o open the top portion of the glove box, push the latch s A up and raise the lid. T o open the lower portion of the glove box, pull the handle s B down and lower the lid. Use the master key to lock or unlock the glove box. The valet key cannot be used to lock or unlo ...
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MAP POCKETS WIC0824 King cab model LIC0826 Crew cab model LIC0825 Instruments and controls 2-39 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/30/07—debbie X ...
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SEAT POCKETS (if so equipped) A pocket is located on the back of the driver’s seat. CUP HOLDERS The front cup holders have adapters that can be removed to accommodate larger cups. WARNING The cup holder should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup ...
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T o open the 2nd row cup holders (rear of the front console) , lower the lid. T o close, raise the lid. If stepped on, the cup holder is designed to snap loose from the console. T o re-install, close the cup holder assembly and push it back into the console opening. CAUTION ● Do not use bottle holder for any other objects that could be thrown abo ...
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ROOF RACK (if so equipped) WARNING ● Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is loaded at or near the cargo carrying capacity, especially if the significant portion of that load is carried on the roof rack. ● Heavy loading of the roof rack has the potential to affect the vehicle stability and handling during sudden or abnor- mal handling maneuve ...
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Always evenly distribute the cargo on the tubular roof rack. The maximum total load is 125 lb (56 kg) evenly distributed. Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle W eight Ratings (GA WR front and rear) . The GVWR and GA WR are located on the F .M.V.S.S. label (located on the driver’s ...
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1. Window lock button 2. P ower door lock switch 3. Front passenger side window switch 4. Right rear passenger window switch (Crew Cab models only) 5. Left rear passenger window switch (Crew Cab models only) 6. Driver’s side automatic switch Driver’s side power window switch The driver’s side control panel is equipped with switches to open or ...
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Rear power window switch (Crew Cab models only) The rear power window switches open or close only the corresponding passenger window . T o open the window , push the switch and hold it down s 1 . T o close the window, push the switch up s 2 . Locking passengers’ windows When the window lock button is depressed, only the driver’s side window can ...
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REAR SLIDING WINDOW (if so equipped) Squeeze the handles of the lever s 1 , then slide the window open s 2 . Sliding the moonroof T o fully open the moonroof, push the switch to- ward DOWN/OPEN s 1 . T o fully close the moonroof, push the switch toward UP/CL OSE s 2 . T o open or close the moonroof part way, push the switch in any direction while t ...
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When closing: If the control unit detects something caught in the moonroof as it moves to the front, the moonroof will immediately open backward. When tilting down: If the control unit detects something caught in the moonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will im- mediately tilt up. If the auto reverse function malfunctions and re- peats opening o ...
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● The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key or the power door lock switch while all doors are closed and the ignition switch is in the OFF position. ● The driver’s door is opened and then closed while the key is removed from the ignition switch. ● The key is removed from the ignition switch while all doors are closed. The lights will turn ...
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T o turn the personal lights on, press the switches. T o turn them off, press the switches again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery. T o turn the map lights on, press the switches. T o turn them off, press the switches again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of ...
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WARNING ● Do not use the HomeLink T Universal T ransceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and re- verse features as required by federal safety standards. (These standards be- came effective for opener models manufactured after April 1, 1982) . A ga- rage door opener which cannot detect an object in the path of a closing garage ...
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4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLink T flashes, changing from a “slow blink” to a “rapidly flashing blink” . This could take up to 90 seconds. When the indicator light flashes rapidly , both buttons may be released. The rapidly flash- ing light indicates successful programming. T o activate the garage door or ...
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PROGRAMMING TROUBLE- DIAGNOSIS If the HomeLink T does not quickly learn the hand- held transmitter information: ● replace the hand-held transmitter batteries with new batteries. ● position the hand-held transmitter with its battery area facing away from the HomeLink T surface. ● press and hold both the HomeLink T and hand-held transmitter but ...
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This transmitter has been tested and com- plies with FCC and DOC/MDC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to op- erate the equipment. DOC: IST C 1763K1313 FCC I.D. CV2V67690 Instruments and controls 2-53 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Own ...
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments K e y s .............................................3 - 2 NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys (if so equipped) ................................3 - 2 Doors ............................................3 - 3 Locking with key ................................3 - 3 Locking with inside lock knob ................... ...
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1. T wo master keys (black) with transpon- der chip (if so equipped) and chrome NISSAN brand symbol on one side 2. V alet key (black) with transponder chip (if so equipped) 3. K ey number plate 4. T ransponder chip (if so equipped) A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet) ...
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WARNING ● Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintentionally open- ing the doors, and will help keep out intruders. ● Before opening a ...
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LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB T o lock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the lock position s 1 , then close the door. T o unlock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the unlock position s 2 . LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped) T o lock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (d ...
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REAR DOORS (King Cab models) 1. Open the driver’s or passenger’s door. 2. From the outside, pull the door handle s A toward you. 3. Open the door to the desired position. LPD0278 LPD0312 WPD0313 Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-5 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/30/07—debbie X ...
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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK (Crew Cab models only) Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from being opened accidentally , especially when small children are in the vehicle. The child safety lock levers are located on the edge of the rear doors. When the lever is in the lock position, the door can be opened only from the outside. It is poss ...
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HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Locking doors 1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Close the hood and all doors. 4. Push the button on the keyfob. All the doors lock. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked. ● When the button is pushed with all doors loc ...
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Push the button on the keyfob again within 5 seconds. ● All doors unlock. ● The hazard warning lights flash once if all doors are completely closed. The interior lights can be turned off without wait- ing 30 seconds by inserting the key into the ignition and turning to the ON or ST ART position, locking the doors with the keyfob or pushing the ...
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The hazard warning lights will flash once and the horn will sound once to confirm that the horn beep feature has been reactivated. Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si- lence the horn if the alarm is triggered. Using the interior lights Push the button on the keyfob once to turn on the interior lights. For additional information, refer to ...
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FUEL-FILLER CAP The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. T urn the cap counterclockwise to remove. T o tighten, turn the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard. Loop the tether strap around the hook s 1 while refueling. WARNING ● Fuel may be under pressure. T urn the cap a third of a turn, and wait for any “hissing” sound to stop to ...
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CAUTION ● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it away with water to avoid paint damage. ● Tighten until the fuel-filler cap clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly may cause the Mal- function Indicator Light (MIL) to illumi- nate. If the light illuminates be- cause the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or in ...
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s 3 Slide the extension sun visor in or out as needed. CAUTION ● Do not store the sun visor before return- ing the extension to its original position. ● Do not pull the extension sun visor forc- edly downward. V ANITY MIRRORS T o access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity mirrors are illuminate ...
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AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The inside mirror is designed so that it automati- cally dims according to the intensity of the head- lights of the vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare feature operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The indicator light s 1 will illuminate when the automatic ant ...
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Electric control type (if so equipped) The outside mirror remote control will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Move the small switch s 1 to select the right or left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the large switch s 2 . Manual control type The outside mirror can be moved in any direction f ...
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T AILGATE Opening the tailgate Pull the tailgate handle upward and lower the tailgate. The support cables hold the tailgate open. When closing the tailgate, make sure the latches are securely locked. Do not drive the vehicle with the tailgate down, unless equipped with NISSAN’s Bed Extender (accessory) or equivalent in the extended position. For ...
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2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle. 3. Pull the tailgate out from the right side hinge. 4. Slide the tailgate out of the left side hinge. Installing the tailgate 1. Insert the tailgate into the left side hinge. 2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and insert into the right side hinge. 3. Continue to hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angl ...
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WARNING ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-17 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/30/07—debbie X ...
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4 Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems V ents ............................................4 - 2 Heater and air conditioner (manual) ..................4 - 2 Controls .......................................4 - 3 Heater operation ...............................4 - 4 Air conditioner operation (if so equipped) .........4 - 5 Air flow charts ...
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Adjust air flow direction for the driver’s and pas- senger’s side windows s 1 , driver and passen- ger s 2 , or center s 3 vent by moving the vent slide and/or vent assemblies. WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistanc ...
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1. Fan control dial 2. T emperature control dial 3. Air flow control dial 4. Air conditioner button (if so equipped) 5. Rear window defrost button (if so equipped) 6. Air recirculation button CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed. Air flow control dial The air flow control dial allows you to ...
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OFF position: Push the air recirculation button again to turn air recirculation off. The indicator light on the button will turn off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment and distributed through the selected outlet. Use the off position for normal heater or air con- ditioner operation. Air conditioner button (if so equipped) The butt ...
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turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance. Bi-level heating This mode directs cooler air from the side and center vents and warmer air from the floor outlets. When the temperature control dial is moved to the full hot or full cool position, the air between the vents and t ...
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Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air. 1. Push the button to the off position. 2. T urn the air flow control dial to the position. 3. T urn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion. 4. Push the button. The indicator light comes on. 5. T urn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position. Dehumidified de ...
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The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve- hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s ozone layer. Special charging equipment and lubricant is re- quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi- tioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe damage to ...
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RADIO T urn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and press the PWR (power)/VOL (volume) knob to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, the key should be turned to the ACC position. Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- ings, bridges, mountains and ot ...
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SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so equipped) When the satellite radio is first installed or the battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may not work properly . This is not a malfunction. W ait more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON and the vehicle outside of any metal or large building for satellite radio to receive all of the necessary ...
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● Do not expose the CD to direct sun- light. ● CDs that are in poor condition or are dirty, scratched or covered with finger- prints may not work properly. ● The following CDs may not work prop- erly: ● Copy control compact disc s (CCCD) ● Recordable compact disc s (CD-R) ● Rewritable compact disc s (CD-RW) ● Do not use the following ...
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● ID3/WMA T ag — The ID3/WMA tag is the part of the encoded MP3 or WMA file that contains information about the digital music file such as song title, artist, encoding bit rate, track time duration, etc. ID3 tag infor- mation is displayed on the Artist/song title line on the display . * Windows T and Windows Media T are regis- tered trademarks ...
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Specification chart : Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW Supported file systems ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Apple ISO, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. Supported versions*1 MP3 V ersion MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5 Sampling frequency 8 kHz - 48 kHz Bit rate 8 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR WMA V ersion WMA7, WMA8, WMA9 Sampling fr ...
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T roubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc was inserted correctly. Check if the disc is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there is a temperature increase error, the CD player wil ...
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1. PRESET A·B·C button 2. Display screen 3. CD button 4. CD eject button 5. CD insert slot 6. MENU button 7. AUDIO button 8. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 9. SEEK/TRACK (FF/REV) button 10. PWR/VOL control knob 11. BAND button FM/AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped) For all operation precautions, see 9 Audio opera- tion precaut ...
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level. Y ou can also use the SEEK/TRACK button to adjust Fader and Balance modes. Fader ad- justs the sound level between the front and rear speakers and Balance adjusts the sound be- tween the right and left speakers. Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the desired level, press the AUDIO button repeatedly until the radio or CD display reap ...
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for 5 seconds. When scanning, SCAN illumi- nates in the display and the radio station blinks. When temporarily stopped on a station, SCAN blinks and the radio station display is solid. Pressing the SEEK/TRACK button or again during this 5 second period stops scan tuning and the radio remains tuned to that radio station. Station memory operations: 1 ...
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CD EJECT: When the button is pressed with a com- pact disc loaded, the compact disc will be ejected. When the button is pressed while the compact disc is playing, the compact disc will eject and the system will turn off. CD IN indicator: This indicator appears on the display when a CD is loaded with the audio system on. 1. PRESET A·B·C button 2. ...
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13. PWR/VOL control knob 14. Station and CD select (1 – 6) buttons 15. AUDIO and TUNE button *No satellite radio reception is available when the RADIO button is pressed to access satellite radio stations unless optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XM T satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio can onl ...
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DISP (display) button: This DISP (display) button will show text about MP3, SA T or CD information in the audio display. CD display mode T o change the text displayed while playing a CD with text, press the DISP button. The DISP button will allow you to scroll through CD text as follows: Disc title ←→ T rack title. T o change the default displa ...
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● Title mode displays the song title, show name, or temperature of the selected satel- lite radio station. FM/AM/SA T radio operation FM/AM/SA T band select: Pushing the RADIO button will change the band as follows: AM ←→ FM or SA T (satellite, if so equipped) When the RADIO button is pushed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON posit ...
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5. Other buttons can be set in the same man- ner. If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that case, reset the desired stations. Radio data system (RDS) : RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data information service transmitted by some radio stations on the FM band (not AM band) . Cur ...
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MP3 CA T FOLDER button: While playing an MP3 CD, press the CA T FOLDER button or to scan back- ward or forward through available folders. Press and hold the CA T FOLDER button or to fast forward or rewind a track on an MP3 CD. CD select buttons: T o play another CD that has been loaded, press a CD select button (1 – 6) . SCAN/RPT: When the SCAN/R ...
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CD CARE AND CLEANING ● Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the disc. Never touch the surface of the disc. ● Always place the discs in the storage case when they are not being used. ● T o clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular motion. ● Do not use a ...
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STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL The audio system can be operated using the controls on the steering wheel. POWER on/off switch With the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON position, push the POWER switch to turn the audio system on or off. If you have the T ype B switch, with the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON position, push the MODE ...
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When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following precautions, otherwise the new equipment may adversely affect the engine control system and other electronic parts. WARNING ● A cellular telephone should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Some juris- dictions ...
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Y our NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System. If you have an ap- proved Bluetooth T enabled cellular phone, you can set up the wireless connection between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module. With Bluetooth T wireless technology , you can make or receive a hands-free telephone call with your cellular phone i ...
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– Y our cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed. ● When the radio wave condition is not ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it may be difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur- ing a call. ● Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded by metal or far away from the in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone quali ...
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Giving voice commands T o operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, press and release the button located on the steering wheel. The light on the overhead con- sole flashes to signal you have entered a voice recognition (VR) session. After the tone sounds, speak a command. The command given is picked up by the micro- phone, and voice feedback is given when ...
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The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more. – “six two oh oh” ● Y ou can say “Star” for * and “P ound” for # at any time in any position of the phone num- ber. Example: 1-555-1212 *123 – “One five five five one two one two star one two three” NO TE: For best results, say phone numbers as single digits. CONTRO ...
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4. The system announces the current language and gives you the option to change the lan- guage to Spanish (in Spanish) or French (in French) . Use the following chart to select the language. NO TE: Y ou must press the button or the button within 5 seconds to change the language. Current language Press (PHONE/SEND) to select Press (PHONE/END) to sel ...
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6. The system asks you to assign a priority level s F . The priority level determines which phone is active when more than one paired Bluetooth T phone is in the vehicle. Follow the instructions provided by the system or refer to “Setup” later in this section for more information on changing priorities. 7. The system will ask if you would like ...
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When you get used to the menus in the system, you can talk ahead by saying more than one command at a time. For example, say , “Call five five five one two one two” or “Memo pad record.” Also, when you get used to the system re- sponses, you can skip ahead to the tone by pressing the button on the steering wheel. However, if you press the b ...
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The system acknowledges the command and sends the tones associated with the numbers. The system then ends the VR ses- sion and returns to the call. ● “T ransfer call” — Use the T ransfer Call com- mand to transfer the call from the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System to the cellular phone when privacy is desired. The system announces, “T ...
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number will be transferred from the cellular phone via the Bluetooth T communication link. The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details. Y ou can also visit www .nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions on transferring phone numbers from NISSAN recommended cellular phones. The s ...
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Y ou can stop the playback of the list at any time by pressing the button on the steering wheel. The system ends the VR session. “Memo pad” Main Menu “Memo Pad” “Record” s A “Play” s B “Delete” s C The Memo Pad records a maximum of 6 voice memos, each up to 20 seconds long. “Record” s A The system announces “Recording” a ...
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● “Replace phone” — The system announces the names of the phones already paired and asks which you would like to replace. Once you say the name of the phone you wish to replace, the pairing procedure will begin. Refer to “Pairing procedure” earlier in this section. ● “List phone” – See the description below . “List phone” s ...
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“Bluetooth off” s G Use the Bluetooth Off command to turn off the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System. When the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone Sys- tem is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls using NISSAN V oice Recognition. Also, you will not have access to the Phone Book. Y ou can still use the Memo Pad and access Setup. SPEAKER A ...
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T raining phrases During the SA mode, the system instructs the trainer to say the following phrases. (The system will prompt you for each phrase.) ● phone book new entry ● dial three oh four two nine ● delete call back number ● setup pair phone ● memo pad play ● eight pause nine three two pause seven ● delete all entries ● call seve ...
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T ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved. Symptom Solution System fails to interpret the command correctly ...
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5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ................5 - 2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5 - 2 Three-way catalyst ..............................5 - 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5 - 3 On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ....................................5 - 5 Avoiding collisi ...
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WARNING ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to ca ...
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● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire. CAUTION ● Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from leaded gasoline will seriously re- duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants. ● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in th ...
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km/h) . Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a flat tire while driving) . ● The low tire pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire pressure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the recommended pressure, the vehicle must be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate ...
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Some examples are: – Facilities or electric devices using similar radio frequencies are near the vehicle. – If a transmitter set to similar frequencies is being used in or near the vehicle. – If a computer (or similar equipment) or a DC/AC converter is being used in or near the vehicle. FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- p ...
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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 a ...
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● Unsecured cargo can be thrown around when driving over rough terrain. Prop- erly secure all cargo so it will not be thrown forward and cause injury to you or your passengers. ● T o avoid raising the center of gravity excessively, do not exceed the rated capacity of the roof rack (if so equipped) and evenly distribute the load. Secure heavy lo ...
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● Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias-belted, or radial) , and tread pattern on all four wheels. Install tire chains on the rear wheels when driving on slippery roads and drive carefully. ● Be sure to check the brakes immedi- ately after driving in mud or water. See “Brake system” later in this section f ...
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T o remove the key from the ignition switch: 1. Shift the selector lever to the P (Park) posi- tion with the key in the ON position. 2. T urn the key to the LOCK position. 3. Remove the key from the ignition. If the selector lever is shifted to the P (Park) position after the key is turned to the OFF posi- tion or when the key cannot be turned to t ...
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T o lock the steering wheel, turn the key to the LOCK position. Remove the key. T o unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steer- ing wheel slightly right and left. K EY POSITIONS L OCK: Normal parking position (0) OFF: (Not used) (1) ACC: (Accessories) (2) This position activates electrical accessories such ...
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1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Automatic transmission: Move the shift selector lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral) . P (Park) is recommended. The shift selector lever cannot be moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to the OFF position or if the key is removed from the ignition switch. The starter ...
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING ● Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu- tral) to R (Reverse) , D (Drive) , 3, 2 or 1. Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident. ● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shift ...
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WARNING Apply the parking brake if the selector lever is in any position while the engine is not running. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious personal injury or property damage. If the key is turned to the OFF or ACC position for any reason while the vehicle is in N (Neutral) , or any D ( ...
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Do not downshift into the 1 position at speeds over the following and do not exceed the follow- ing speeds in the 1 position. 2WD and AUT O: 43 MPH (70 km/h) 4H: 43 MPH (70 km/h) 4L O: 31 MPH (50 km/h) Shift lock release If the battery is discharged, the shift selector lever may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal depr ...
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Accelerator downshift — in D position — For passing or hill climbing, depress the accel- erator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmis- sion down into a lower gear, depending on the vehicle speed. Overdrive switch Each time your vehicle is started, the transmis- sion is automatically “reset” to overdrive ON. ON: With the engine runnin ...
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so equipped) WARNING ● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of control. ● Do not over-rev the engine when shift- ing to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of control or engine damage. CAUTION ● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This may cause clutch damage. ● Full ...
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Suggested upshift speeds The following are suggested vehicle speeds for shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance. Actual upshift speeds will vary according to road conditions, the weather and individual driving habits. ● For QR25DE two-wheel drive models: GEAR CHANGE MPH (km/h) 1st to 2nd 11 (1 ...
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WARNING ● Be sure the parking brake is fully re- leased before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident. ● Do not release the parking brake from outside the vehicle. ● Do not use the gear shift in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully engaged. ● Do not leave children un ...
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1. ACCEL/RES switch 2. COAST/SET switch 3. ON/OFF switch 4. CANCEL switch PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically . The SET indicator light in the instrument panel then blinks to warn the driver. ● If the SET indicator light blinks, turn the cruise control main switch off and have the ...
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● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or down steep hills. If this happens, drive without the cruise control. T o cancel the preset speed, use one of the following three methods. ● Push the CANCEL button; the SET indicator light in the instrument panel goes out. ● T ap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light goes out. ? ...
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● Accelerate slowly and smoothly . Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position. ● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway . Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy . ● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a safe distance behind other ve- hicles. ● Use a proper gear range which suits road conditions. On level ...
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CAUTION ● Do not drive the vehicle in the 4H or 4LO position on dry hard surface roads. Driv- ing on dry, hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO may cause unnecessary noise, tire wear and increased fuel consumption. If the 4WD warning light turns on when you are driving on dry hard surface roads: – in the 4H position, shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD. – ...
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2WD or 4WD shift procedure: 4WD Shift Switch Position Wheels Driven Indicator Light Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure 4WD shift T ransfer 4L O position 2WD Rear wheels For driving on dry, paved roads (Economy drive) or state dynamometer I/M testing Move the 4WD switch. 2WD <—> 4H 4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift posit ...
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The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used to select either 2WD or 4WD depending on the driving conditions. There are three types of drive modes available, 2WD, 4H and 4L O. The 4WD shift switch electronically controls the transfer case operation. Rotate the switch to move between each mode, 2WD, 4H and 4L O. T o change into or out of 4LO, the vehi ...
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When the vehicle is stuck, ● Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4L O. ● Use the Electronic Locking Rear Differential (E-Lock) system (if so equipped) . T urn the switch ON while the vehicle is stationary and apply the throttle to try to free the vehicle. ● If it is difficult to free the vehicle, rock the vehicle back and forth between reverse ...
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The 4WD shift indicator light is located in the odometer display . The light should turn off within 1 second after turning the ignition switch to the ON position. While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indi- cator light will illuminate the position selected by the 4WD shift switch. ● The 4WD shift indicator light may blink while shifting from ...
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● When the warning light comes on, the 2WD mode may be engaged even if the 4WD shift switch is in 4H . Be especially careful when driving. If corresponding parts are malfunctioning, the 4WD mode will not be engaged even if the 4WD shift switch is shifted. ● Do not drive the vehicle in the 4H or 4LO position on dry hard surface roads. Driv- ing ...
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WARNING ● Never leave the E-Lock system ON when driving on paved or hard-surfaced roads. T urning the vehicle may result in the rear wheels slipping and result in an accident and personal injury. After us- ing the E-Lock system to free the ve- hicle, turn the system OFF . ● Use the E-Lock system only when free- ing a stuck vehicle. T ry the 4LO ...
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WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire. ● Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set and the transmission placed into P (Park) for automatic transmission models or in an appropriate gear for manual transmis- sion models. ...
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The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you will still have control of the vehicle. However, much greater steering effort is needed, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds. WARNING If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the ...
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This procedure is described in the vehicle service manual and can be performed by a NISSAN dealer. ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING ● The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a sophisticated device, but it cannot pre- vent accidents resulting from careless or dangerous driving techniques. It can help maintain vehicle control during braking on ...
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When the ABS senses that one or more wheels are close to locking up, the system electronically controls the pressure applied to each brake. This action is similar to pumping the brakes very quickly . Y ou may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise from under the hood or feel a vibration from the actuator when it is oper- ating. This i ...
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● Drive the vehicle at speeds above 10 mph (15 km/h) for at least 10 minutes. ● The VDC OFF indicator light should go off indicating the traction control system is op- erational. ● If you interrupt the reset procedure by turn- ing the ignition off, you will need to restart the reset procedure. If after driving the vehicle for more than 10 min ...
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WARNING ● Never rely solely on the hill descent control system to control vehicle speed when driving on steep down hill grades. Always drive carefully and attentively when using the hill descent control sys- tem and decelerate the vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal if neces- sary. Be especially careful when driving on frozen, muddy or an ...
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The hill start assist system automatically keeps the brakes applied to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards in the time it takes the driver to release the brake pedal and apply the accelerator when the vehicle is stopped on a hill. Hill start assist will operate automatically under the following conditions: ● The selector lever is shif ...
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3. Tire chains may be used. For details see “Tire chains” in the “Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section of this manual. SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter: ● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades. ● A sturdy ...
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T o use the engine block heater: 1. T urn the engine off. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord. 3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension cord. 4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110- volt AC (V AC) outlet. 5. The engine block heater must be p ...
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6 In case of emergency First aid kit (if so equipped) .........................6 - 2 Flat tire ...........................................6 - 3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........6 - 3 Changing a flat tire .............................6 - 3 Jump starting .....................................6 - 9 Push starting ........................ ...
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The first aid kit is located in the under-seat stor- age bins. T o access the first aid kit: For King cab model, lift up the rear jump seat and remove net to remove the first aid kit. Refer to “Jump Seats” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section ear- lier in the manual. For Crew cab model, lift up the ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pres- sure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the TPMS will ...
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WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the manual transmission is shifted into R (Reverse) , or the auto- matic transmission into P (Park) . ● Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is hazardous. ● Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait for profes- s ...
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For Crew Cab models: The tools and tool case are located behind the rear bench seat. ● Fold the rear bench seat down. Refer to “Folding the rear bench seat” in the “Safety- –Seats, seat belts and supplemental re- straint system” section earlier in this manual. ● Remove the jack s 1 and jacking tools s 2 . All models: 1. Fit the square ...
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3. Seat the T -shaped end of the jack rod into the T -shaped opening of the spare tire winch. Apply pressure to keep the jack rod engaged in the spare tire winch and turn the jack rod counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. 4. Once the spare tire is completely lowered, reach under the vehicle, remove the retainer chain, and carefully slide the ti ...
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2. 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. The jack -up points are indicated by stamped ar- rows on the side of the frame. The jack should be used on firm and level ground. 3. Install the assembled jack rod into the jack as shown. 4. T o lift the vehicle, sec ...
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5. Remove the wheel nuts and then remove the tire. Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading “ Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte- nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface be- tween the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put t ...
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Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure. 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 equip- ment in the vehicle. WARNING ● Al ...
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WARNING Always follow the instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause personal injury. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, position the two vehicles to bring their bat- teries near each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to N ( ...
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8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped) . Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the vent holes as it may be contaminated with corrosive acid. CAUTION ● Do not push start this vehicle. The three-way catalyst may be damaged. ● Automatic transmission models cannot be push-started or tow-started. At- tempting to do so may cause transmis- ...
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3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before opening the hood. (If steam or cool- ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not open the hood further until no steam or coolant can be seen. 4. Open the engine hood. WARNING If steam or water is coming from the en- gine, stand clear to prevent getti ...
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For information about towing your vehicle behind a recreational vehicle (RV) , refer to “Flat towing” in the “T echnical and consumer information” sec- tion of this manual. T OWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN T wo-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on ...
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● If you have to tow manual transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground (if you do not use towing dol- lies) or four wheels on the ground: ● Always release the parking brake. ● Move the transmission shift lever to the N (Neutral) position. ● Observe the following restricted tow- ing speeds and distances for manual transmission mo ...
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V EHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle) Pulling a stuck vehicle If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow , mud, etc., use a tow strap or other device designed specifi- cally for vehicle recovery . Always follow the re- covery device manufacturer’s instructions. Attach the tow strap to the towing hook. WARNING ● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. ...
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7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior ..................................7 - 2 W ashing ......................................7 - 2 W axing ........................................7 - 2 Removing spots ................................7 - 3 Underbody ....................................7 - 3 Glass .........................................7 - 3 Alumi ...
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In order to maintain the appearance of your ve- hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. T o protect the paint surfaces, please wash your vehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain. ● after driving on coastal roads. ● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop- pings, tree sap, metal parti ...
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REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory store. UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is necessary to clean the und ...
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Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp- ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a dry , soft cloth. Regular care and cleaning is required in order to maintain the appearance of the leather ...
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SEAT BELTS The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution. Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance” in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemen- tal restraint system” section of this manual. WARNING Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up ...
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CAUTION ● NEVER remove dirt, sand or other de- bris from the passenger compartment by washing it out with a hose. Remove dirt with a vacuum cleaner or broom. ● Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electronic compo- nents inside the vehicle as this may damage them. Chemicals used for road surface de-icing are extremely corr ...
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirements ..........................8 - 2 General maintenance ..............................8 - 2 Explanation of general maintenance items .........8 - 2 Maintenance precautions ...........................8 - 5 Engine compartment check locations ................8 - 6 Engine cooling system ............ ...
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Y our new NISSAN has been designed to have minimum maintenance requirements with long service intervals to save you both time and money . However, some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your NIS- SAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its emission and engine performance. It is the owner’s responsibility to make su ...
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When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently . Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely . Also check headlight aim. Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* Wh ...
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Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- ing system, such as excessive freeplay , hard steering or strange noises. Warning lights and chimes Make sure all warning lights and chimes are operating properly . Windshield wiper and washer* Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak. Windshield defroster Che ...
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When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precau- tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap- ply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to prevent ...
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QR25DE engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Fuse/Fusible link box 3. Fuse and relay box 4. Air cleaner 5. Engine oil filler cap 6. Engine oil dipstick 7. Brake fluid reservoir/ Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) 8. Drive belt location 9. Radiator cap 10. P ower steering fluid reservoir 11. Battery 12. Engine coolant reservoir NO TE: Engin ...
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VQ40DE engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Fuse/fusible link box 3. Fuse and relay box 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Air cleaner 8. Drive belt location 9. Radiator cap 10. P ower steering fluid reservoir 11. Battery 12. Engine coolant reservoir WDI0633 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-7 Z REV ...
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The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant to provide year-round anti- freeze and coolant protection.The anti-freeze so- lution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Ad- ditional engine cooling system additives are not necessary . WARNING ● Never remove the radiator or coolant reservoir c ...
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If the cooling system frequently requires coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN dealer. CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant. The service procedure can be found in the NISSAN Service Manual. Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheat- ing. WARNING ● T o avoid the danger of being ...
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5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be between the H (High) and L (Low) marks s B . This is the normal oper- ating oil level range. If the oil level is below the L (Low) mark s A , remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening. Do not overfill s C . 6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick. It is n ...
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If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and replace it at this time. See “Changing engine oil filter” later in this section. WARNING ● Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. ● T ry to avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as ...
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CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. T urn the engine off. 3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter. 4. Unscrew the plate covering the oil filter ex- posing the filter. (For VQ40DE engine only) 5. Loosen the oil filter s A with an oil filter wrench by turning it counterclockwise. T ...
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When checking or replacement is required, we recommend your NISSAN dealer for servicing. CAUTION ● Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic J A TF . Do not mix with other fluids. ● Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J A TF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the aut ...
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For further brake and clutch fluid specification information, refer to “Capacities and recom- mended fuel/lubricants” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● Use only new fluid from a sealed con- tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated fluid may damage the brake and clutch systems. The use of improper ...
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WINDOW WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically . Add window washer fluid when the low window washer fluid warning light comes on. T o fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the cap off the reservoir tank and pour the window washer fluid into the tank opening. Add a washer solvent to the washer for better cle ...
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● When working on or near a battery, al- ways wear suitable eye protection and remove all jewelry. ● Battery posts, terminals and related ac- cessories contain lead and lead com- pounds. Wash hands after handling. ● Keep battery out of the reach of children. 1. Remove the battery caps with a screwdriver as shown. Use a cloth to protect the ba ...
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V ehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid level. JUMP STARTING If jump starting is necessary , see “Jump starting” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. If the engine does not start by jump starting, the battery may have to be replaced. Contact a NISSAN de ...
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1. P ower steering fluid pump 2. Automatic belt tensioner 3. Cooling fan 4. Air conditioner compressor 5. Crankshaft 6. Generator WARNING Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or LOCK position before servicing drive belt. The engine could rotate unexpectedly. 1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If th ...
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REPLACING SPARK PLUGS Platinum-tipped spark plugs (if so equipped) It is not necessary to replace platinum-tipped s A spark plugs as frequently as conventional type spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol- low the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” . Do not service platinum-tipped spark plugs by cleaning ...
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The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and reused. Replace it according to the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte- nance Guide.” When replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the cover with a damp cloth. T o remove the air cleaner filter T ype A: s 1 Loosen the screw . s 2 Disconnect ...
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IN-CABIN MICROFILTER The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of air- borne dust and pollen particles and reduces some objectionable outside odors. The filter is located behind the glove box. Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” for change intervals. T o replace the filter, perform the following proce- dure: 1. Open the glove ...
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NO TE: The filters are marked with air flow arrows. The end of the filter with the arrow should face the rear of the vehicle. The arrows should face downward. 3. Insert the first filter into the housing and slide it over to the right. Insert the second filter into the housing. 4. Replace the filter cover. 5. Install the glove box door. 6. Fill out ...
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CAUTION ● After wiper blade replacement, return the wiper arm to its original position; otherwise it may be damaged when the hood is opened. ● Make sure the wiper blades contact the glass; otherwise the arms may be dam- aged from wind pressure. If you wax the surface of the hood, be careful not to let wax get into the washer nozzle s A . This m ...
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Proper brake inspection intervals should be followed. For more information regarding brake inspections, see the appropriate mainte- nance schedule information in the “NISSAN Ser- vice and Maintenance Guide” . T wo types of fuses are used. T ype A is used in the fuse boxes in the engine compartment. T ype B is used in the passenger compartment f ...
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not come on, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF . 2. Open the engine hood. 3. Remove the ...
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF . 2. Pull the fuse box cover to remov ...
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CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallow the battery and removed parts. Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows: s 1 Open the lid using a coin s A . s 2 Remove the battery s B . s 3 Install a new battery s C with the “+” facing down. Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent. s 4 Close the lid securely . 5. Press the button, the ...
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undes- ired operation of the device. HEADLIGHTS The headlight ...
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Removing the headlight bulb 1. Open the hood. 2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear end of the bulb. 4. T urn the bulb retaining ring counterclock- wise until it is free form the headlight reflec- tor and then remove it s A . 5. Carefully remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake or rotate ...
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item W attage (W) Bulb No.* 1 Headlight 65/55 9007 (HB5) T urn signal light/Parking light 28/8 3457K Side marker 3.8 194 Rear combination light T urn signal 27 3156AK Stop/T ail 27/8 3157K Back -up 18 921 License plate light 5 2J6 Fog light* 2 (if so equipped) 55 H11 Map lights/ personal lights 8 AL38 Room light 8 AL41 ...
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1. Map lights/personal lights 2. Room light 3. High-mount stoplight/cargo lights 4. License plate light 5. Rear combination light 6. Fog light (if so equipped) 7. Headlight assembly Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A , B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens and/or cover. : Indicates bulb removal : Indicates b ...
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Use a cloth s 1 to protect the housing. Room light WDI0206 Rear combination light WDI0300 License plate light WDI0411 8-32 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/30/07—debbie X ...
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If you have a flat tire, see the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is sig ...
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● Before taking a long trip, or whenever you heavily load your vehicle, use a tire pressure gauge to ensure that the tire pressures are at the specified level. ● Do not drive your vehicle over 85 MPH (137 km/h) unless it is equipped with high speed rated tires. Driving faster than 85 MPH (137 km/h) may result in tire fail- ure, loss of control ...
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s 6 Spare tire size or compact spare tire size (if so equipped) . Checking tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem side- ways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pr ...
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Size Cold Tire Infla- tion Pressure Front Original Tire: P235/75R15 105S P265/70R16 111S P265/75R16 114T P265/65R17 110S 240 kPa, 35 PSI Rear Original Tire: P235/75R15 109S P265/70R16 111S P265/75R16 114T P265/65R17 110S 240 kPa, 35 PSI Spare Tire: P235/75R15 109S P265/70R16 111S P265/75R16 114T P265/65R17 110S 240 kPa, 35 PSI TIRE LABELING Federal ...
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s 1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H) 1. P: The 9 P 9 indicates the tire is de- signed for passenger vehicles (not all tires have this information) . 2. Three-digit number (215): This num- ber gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to side- wall edge. 3. T wo-digit number (65): This number, known as the aspect ratio, gives ...
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s 2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire (example: DO T XX XX XXX XXXX) 1. DO T : Abbreviation for the 9 Depart- ment Of T ransportation. 9 The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of Tire Identification Num- ber. 2. T wo-digit code: Manufacturer’s identification mark 3. T wo-digit code: Tire size 4. Three-digit co ...
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s 7 The word “radial” The word “radial” is shown if the tire has radial structure. s 8 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown. Other Tire-related T erminology In addition to the many terms that are defined throughout this section, Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white l ...
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studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded snow tires. TIRE CHAINS Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to location. Check the local laws before installing tire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure they are the proper size for the tires on you ...
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Wheel nut tightening torque: 98 ft-lb (133 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tight- ened to specifications at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each tire rotation interval. WARNING ● After rotating the tires, check and adjust the tire pressure. ● Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driv ...
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Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread design, speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped. Recommended types and sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● The use of tires other than those recom- mended or the ...
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If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended that all four tires be replaced with tires of the same size, brand, construction and tread pattern. The tire pressure and wheel alignment should also be checked and corrected as necessary . Contact a NISSAN dealer. Wheel balance Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Even with ...
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9 T echnical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9 - 2 Fuel recommendation ...........................9 - 3 Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9 - 5 Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations ..............................9 - 6 Specifications ................................. ...
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure Imp measure Liter Fuel 21 1/8gal 17-5/8 gal ...
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION For 2.5L engine. Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . For 4.0L engine. NISSAN recommends the use of premium un- leaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96) . If unleaded p ...
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If any driveability problems such as engine stall- ing and difficult hot-starting are experienced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE. T ake care not to spill gasoline during refu- eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint damage. E–85 fuel E-85 fuel is a mix ...
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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS Selecting the correct oil It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance. See 9 Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants 9 earlier in this section. NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fu ...
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the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle. Operation under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes: ● repeated short distance driving at cold out- side temperatures ● driving in dusty conditions ● extensive idling ● towing a tr ...
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ENGINE Model QR25DE VQ40DE T ype Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder in-line 6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.5 x 3.9 (89.0 x 100.0) 3.760 x 3.622 (95.5 x 92) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 151.82 (2,488) 241.30 (3,954) Firing order 1–3–4–2 1–2–3–4–5–6 Idle speed M/ ...
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WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels 15 x 7.0J 16 x 7.0J 17 x 7.5J Tires P235/75R15 P265/70R16 P265/75R16 P265/65R17 Spare tire Full size DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Overall length Short wheel base in (mm) 205.6(5222) Long wheel base in (mm) 219.4(5572) Overall width in (mm) 72.8(1850) Overall height With roof rack in (mm) 74.0(1880) Without roof rack in (mm) 70.1(1 ...
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When planning to drive your NISSAN ve- hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi- cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There- fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where app ...
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ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard (F .M.V.S.S./C.M.V .S.S.) certification la- bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu- able vehicle information, such as: Gross V ehicle W eight Ratings (GVWR) , Gross Axle Weigh ...
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EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL The emission control information label is at- tached to the underside of the hood as shown. TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The label is located as shown. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is aff ...
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Use the following steps to mount the front license plate: 1. Make holes on the plastic finisher at the location mark (small dimple) using a 0.37 in (9.5 mm) drill. Apply light pressure to the drill. Insert two plastic grommets provided. Install the license plate holder using the two bolts (and washers) provided. 2. Mount the license plate using two ...
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● V ehicle Capacity W eight, Load limit, T otal load capacity - maximum total weight limit specified of the load (passengers and cargo) for the ve- hicle. This is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue weight must be in- cluded as part of ...
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Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX ...
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5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this re- duces the av ...
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1. Side channels 2. Header channel 3. Channel sections 4. Floor channels UTILI-TRACK™ CHANNEL SYSTEM (if so equipped) WARNING ● Properly install and tighten the tie- down cleats into the Utili-track™ chan- nel system. Also, do not attach any rope or straps directly to the channel. Failure to properly install the tie-down cleats or attaching r ...
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3. Insert the cleat into the channel perpendicu- lar to the channel as shown. Then rotate the cleat clockwise 90° and slide it to the de- sired location. 4. P osition the cleat so the nubs on the bottom fully seat into the channel detents. LTI0103 LTI0104 T echnical and consumer information 9-17 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owner ...
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5. There should be no gap between the bottom of the cleat and the top of the channel. Tighten the center bolt hand tight (20-40 inch pounds) . WTI0124 9-18 T echnical and consumer information Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/30/07—debbie X ...
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CAUTION ● Install only one cleat per section of channel. ● Applying loads at angles to the cleats greater then 45° or loads greater than 150 lbs. (header and floor channels) or 200 lbs. (side channels) may cause damage to the channel or bed. LTI0106 T echnical and consumer information 9-19 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners ...
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WARNING Do not install accessories over the gap between the front and rear side channels. Doing this could affect the rear structure in certain rear impacts, which could result in serious injury. CAUTION Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to prevent it from sliding or shifting. Use the channel end stoppers to help se- cure items in the ...
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Channel End Stoppers (if so equipped) The channel end stoppers should be used to help prevent accessories installed in the channels from sliding or shifting off the end of the truck bed. They must be installed so they are properly seated in the detents in the channel. Install the channels end stoppers as follows: 1. Remove the channel protectors by ...
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CREW CAB MODELS Crew Cab short wheel base models should not be used to carry a slide-in camper. KING CAB MODELS This information is provided for you to properly install a slide-in camper and is based on the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration regulations. It is recommended that, before in- stalling the camper, you carefully read the fol ...
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WARNING Overloading or improper loading can ad- versely affect vehicle handling, braking and performance and may lead to accidents. V EHICLE LOAD WEIGHT CAPACITY The vehicle payload weight capacity shown on the Tire and Loading Information label, see “Tire and Loading Information label” in this section, indicates the maximum total weight of pas ...
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MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS Maximum trailer loads Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the value specified in the “T owing Load/Specification” chart found later in this sec- tion. The total trailer load equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight. ● When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs. (1587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake system MUST ...
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T ongue load When using a weight carrying or a weight distrib- uting hitch, keep the tongue load between 10 - 15 percent of the total trailer load within the maximum tongue load limits shown in the follow- ing “T owing Load/Specification” chart. If the tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for proper tongue load. Maximum Gross ...
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T o determine the available towing capacity, use the following procedure. 1. Find the GCWR for your vehicle on the 9 T owing Load/Specification 9 chart found later in this section. 2. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the GCWR. The remaining amount is the avail- able maximum towing capacity . T o determine the Gross T railer W eight, weigh yo ...
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T OWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION King Cab 2WD (4 cyl) King Cab 2WD (6 cyl) King Cab 4WD (6 cyl) Crew Cab 2WD Crew Cab 4WD T owing Capacity*1, *2 3,500 lb. (1,588 kg) 6,500 lb. (2,949 kg) 6,300 lb. (2,858 kg) 6,300 lb. (2,858 kg) 6,100 lb. (2,767 kg) T ongue Load*2 350 lb. (158 kg) 650 lb. (295 kg) 630 lb. (285 kg) 630 lb. (285 kg) 610 lb. (276 kg) Gross ...
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Hitch ball Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight rating for your trailer: ● The required hitch ball size is stamped on most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also have the size printed on the top of the ball. ● Choose the proper class hitch ball based on the trailer weight. ● The diameter of the threaded shank of the hitch ball m ...
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2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the center of the vehicle. 3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper height is withi n0-. 5 inches (0 – 13 mm) of the reference height measured in step 2. The rear bumper should be no higher than the reference height mea ...
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● When towing with the hitch ball mounted to the rear bumper, do not make sharp turns. The trailer may con- tact the bumper and cause damage to the bumper or trailer. Tire pressures ● When towing a trailer, inflate the ve- hicle tires to the recommended cold tire pressure indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. ● T railer tire co ...
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Pre-towing tips ● Be certain your vehicle maintains a level position when a loaded and/or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition; check for improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other possible causes of either condition. ● Always secure items in the trailer to prev ...
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T o drive away: 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 3. Shift the transmission into gear. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks. 6. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks. ● When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear and ...
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● Do not use cruise control while towing a trailer. ● Some states or provinces have specific regulations and speed limits for vehicles that are towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits. ● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con- nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break. ● When stopped ...
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Univex 2008 Frontier - page 338
DO T (Department of T ransportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction A A T emperature A T readwear The treadwear gr ...
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Univex 2008 Frontier - page 339
Y our NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following emission warranties: For USA 1. Emission Defects W arranty 2. Emissions Performance W arranty Details of these warranties may be found with other vehicle warranties in your W arranty Infor- mation Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a W arranty Informa- tion Booklet, ...
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Univex 2008 Frontier - page 340
WARNING Always drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent manner according to traffic con- ditions and obey all traffic laws. 1. Start the engine when the engine coolant temperature gauge needle points to C. Al- low the engine to idle until the gauge needle points between the C and H (normal oper- ating temperature) . 2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 M ...
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Univex 2008 Frontier - page 341
the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. T o read data recorded by an EDR, special equip- ment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu- facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read th ...
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Univex 2008 Frontier - page 342
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION Unfortunately , accidents do occur. In this unlikely event, there is some important information you should know . Many insurance companies routinely authorize the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to cut costs, among other reasons. Insist on the use of genuine NISSAN collision parts! If you want your vehicle to ...
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Univex 2008 Frontier - page 343
10 Index 4WD warning light .............. .2-15 A Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system (if so equipped) ................ .5-32 Active Head Restraint ............. .1-6 Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) .................... .1-51 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) ................ .1-59 Air bag warning l ...
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Univex 2008 Frontier - page 344
Precautions on child restraints ........... .1-21, 1-32, 1-45 T op tether strap anchor point locations . .1-27 Child safety rear door lock ........... .3-6 Chimes, audible reminders .......... .2-21 Cleaning exterior and interior ......... .7-2 Clock ..................... .4-17 Clutch Clutch fluid ................ .8-14 Clutch interlock (clutch sta ...
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Univex 2008 Frontier - page 345
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................ .9-2 Fuel economy ............... .5-21 Fuel gauge ................. .2-7 Fuel octane rating ............. .9-4 Fuel recommendation ........... .9-3 Fuel-filler cap ............... .3-10 Fuel-filler door and cap .......... .3-10 Fuel-filler lid ................ .3-10 Fuses ........... ...
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Univex 2008 Frontier - page 346
Headlight and turn signal switch ..... .2-25 Headlight control switch ......... .2-25 Headlights ................. .8-28 Interior light ................ .2-47 Light bulbs ................. .8-28 Low tire pressure warning light ..... .2-15 Low washer fluid warning light ...... .2-16 Passenger air bag and status light .... .1-60 Personal lights ..... ...
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Univex 2008 Frontier - page 347
R Radio Car phone or CB radio .......... .4-27 Compact Disc (CD) changer ...... .4-23 FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD) player ................... .4-16 FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player ................... .4-20 Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-26 Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M) test ....................... .9-35 Rea ...
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Headlight control switch ......... .2-25 Hill descent control switch ........ .2-31 Ignition switch ............... .5-8 Overdrive switch ............. .5-15 Power door lock switch .......... .3-4 Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch ................... .2-24 T urn signal switch ............. .2-28 V ehicle dynamic control (VDC) off swit ...
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Univex 2008 Frontier - page 349
W asher switch Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-23 W eights (See dimensions and weights) . . . .9-8 Wheels and tires ............... .8-33 Wheel/tire size ................. .9-8 When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country ............... .9-9 Window washer fluid ............. .8-15 Windows Locking passengers’ windows .. ...
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Univex 2008 Frontier - page 351
RECOMMENDED FUEL: For 2.5L engine. Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . For 4.0L engine. NISSAN recommends the use of premium un- leaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96) . If unleaded pre ...
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Univex 2008 Frontier - page 352
1. Battery 8-15 2. P ower steering fluid 8-13 3. Engine coolant 8-8 4. Window washer fluid 8-15 5. Automatic transmission fluid 8-13 6. Heater and air conditioner 4-2; Audio system 4-10 7. Passenger supplemental air bag1-51 8. Spare tire 6-3 9. Fuel-filler cap 3-10; Fuel recommenda- tions 9-3 10. Seat belts 1-11 11. Door locks 3-3 12. Driver supple ...
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