NISSAN FRONTIER 2000 D22 / 1.G Manual PDF

Passing signal
Pulling the lever toward you turns on the
headlight high beam.
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signal cancels automatically.
Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where the indicator
light begins to flash, but the lever does not
latch.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
switch to the
position.
To turn them off, rotate the switch to the
OFF position.
The headlight switch must be in the
position (low beam headlights on) for
the fog lights to operate. The fog lights
automatically turn off whenever the high
beam headlight function is selected
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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
(if so equipped)WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
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The ignition switch must be in the ON position
for the wipers or washer to be activated. Push
the lever down to operate the wipers, and pull
the lever toward you to operate the washer.
Operating the washer automatically cycles
the wipers several times.
Intermittent wiper operation can be adjusted
from 1 to 19 seconds by turning the time
control knob (Type C only).
CAUTION
IDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
IDo not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
IDo not fill the window washer reser-
voir tank with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl
alcohol based washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the win-
dow washer reservoir tank.
IPre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer's rec-
ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the window washer reser-voir tank. Do not use the window
washer reservoir tank to mix the
washer fluid concentrate and water.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may
lead to an accident. Warm the wind-
shield with the defroster before you
wash the windshield.
The instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the
orposition.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of
the instrument panel lights.
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WASHER SWITCHINSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
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Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under emer-
gency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
IWhen stalled or stopped on the road-
way under emergency conditions,
move the vehicle well off the road.
IDo not use the hazard warning flash-
ers while moving on the highway
unless unusual circumstances force
you to drive so slowly that your ve-hicle might become a hazard to other
traffic.
ITurn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The hazard warning flashers can be actu-
ated with the ignition switch in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
The cigarette lighter element is an acces-
sory. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter or
equivalent can be purchased from an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Push the lighter in all the way. When the
lighter is heated, it springs out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCHCIGARETTE LIGHTER
(accessory) AND ASH TRAY
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WARNING
The cigarette lighter should not be
used while driving so that full attention
may be given to the driving operation.
CAUTION
The cigarette lighter socket is a power
source for the cigarette lighter element
only. The use of the cigarette lighter
socket as a power source for any other
accessory is not recommended.
POWER POINT (if so equipped)
The power point can be used for powering
accessories. It is rated at 12 Volts 120 Watts
maximum.
CAUTION
ITake care as the socket and plug
may be hot during or immediately
after use.
IThis power point is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.IDo not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
IUse this power point with the engine
running. (If the engine is stopped,
this could result in a discharged bat-
tery.)
IAvoid using when the air condi-
tioner, headlights or rear window de-
fogger is on.
IBefore inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure to turn off the electrical
accessory being used or the ACC
power of the vehicle.
IPush the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may blow.
IWhen not is use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact
the socket.
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STORAGE COMPARTMENT
(Crew cab models only)
A storage compartment is located in the
bottom center of the instrument panel.
WARNING
The cup holder should not be used
while driving so that full attention may
be given to the driving operation.
CAUTION
IAvoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liq-
uid is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.
IUse only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
Some cup holders have a rubber insert that
can be removed for cleaning and for using
larger cups.
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CUP HOLDER
(if so equipped)
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Each dome light has a three-position switch
and operates regardless of ignition key
position.
IWhen the switch is in the OFF position,
the dome light does not illuminate, re-
gardless of door position.
IWhen the switch is in the centerqor
DOOR position, the dome light illumi-
nates by opening a door.
IWhen the switch is in the ON position,
the dome light illuminates regardless of
door position.Cargo light operation
On some King Cab models, the light can be
used as a cargo light by simply pulling the
light down. This light is convenient at night
when loading cargo.
For information regarding dome light bulb
replacement, refer to ªBulb replacementº in
the ``Do-it-yourself'' section of this manual.
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DOME LIGHT AND CARGO
LIGHT
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CAUTION
Leaving the dome light switch in the ON
position for extended periods of time
will result in a discharged battery.
To turn on the map lights push the switches.
To turn them off, push the switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.The side windows can be opened or closed
by turning the hand crank on each door.
To open a window on the driver side, turn
the crank clockwise. To close a window, turn
the crank counterclockwise.
To open a window on the passenger side,
turn the crank counterclockwise. To close a
window, turn the crank clockwise.
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MAP LIGHTS
(if so equipped)MANUAL WINDOWS
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WARNING
IMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows. Use the
window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
I
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls
and become trapped in a window.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
The power windows operate when the igni-
tion key is in the ON position.
To open the driver window, press the driver
switch and hold it down. To close the win-
dow, lift the switch up. The driver side
control panel (driver's switch) also opens or
closes the passenger windows.
Locking passenger's window
When the lock button is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or
closed. Push it in again to cancel the win-
dow lock function.
Passenger power window switch
The passenger switch opens or closes the
passenger window. To open the window,
press the switch and hold it down. To close
the window, lift the switch up.
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POWER WINDOWS
(if so equipped)
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Rear power windows (Crew cab
models only)
The rear power window switches open or
close the corresponding window. To open
the window, push and hold the switch down.
To close the window, push and hold the
switch up.
AUTOMATIC POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
To fully open the driver window, completely
press the driver window switch down and
release it; it need not be held. To stop the
window, lift the switch up while the window
is opening.Squeeze the handles of the lever, then slide
the window open.
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REAR SLIDING WINDOW
(if so equipped)
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Tilting up
Pull the handle down, then push the handle
up to the fully tilted position.
WARNING
IIn an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.IDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the sunroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
sunroof is closing.
CAUTION
IRemove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before open-
ing.
IDo not place heavy objects on the
sunroof or surrounding area.
Closing
Pull the handle forward to unlock, then push
the handle up completely to lock the sunroof
closed.
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SUNROOF
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