NISSAN FRONTIER 1996 D22 / 1.G Owner's Guide

To open the tailgate down to the lowest
position, lift the tailgate to an angle of about
45É, then release the stays.
Do not drive the vehicle with the tailgate
down.
WARNING
cIt is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these ar-
eas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.cDo not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts
cBe sure everyone in your vehicle is
in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
Removing the tailgate
1. Release the tailgate stays.
2. Hold the tailgate at an angle of 45 de-
grees to the horizontal.
3. Pull the tailgate out from the left side
hinge.
4. Remove the tailgate from the right side
hinge.
WARNING
The tailgate is heavy. Be careful not to
drop it during removal.
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Tie down hooks are provided on the vehicle
for your convenience.
cThe weight of the cargo load must be
evenly distributed over both the front and
rear axles.
cAll cargo should be securely fastened
with ropes or straps to prevent it from
shifting or sliding within the vehicle.
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TIE DOWN HOOK
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SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
cDo not adjust the driver's seat while
driving. The seat may move sud-
denly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
c
After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
cThe seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when the
passenger sits well back andstraight up in the seat. If the seat is
reclined, the risk of sliding under the
lap belt and being injured is increased.
s1Forward 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.
s2Reclining
Pull the lever up and lean back until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatforward, pull the lever up and lean your body
forward. The seatback moves forward. Re-
lease the lever to lock the seatback in position.
s3Seat lifter (driver's side only)
Pull the lever up and adjust the angle of the
seat to the desired position. Release the
lever to lock the seat in position.
s4Lumbar support
Turn the lever forward or backward to adjust
the seat lumbar area.
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FRONT SEPARATE SEATS
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
Adjust the top of the head restraints even
with the top of your ears.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To
lower, push the lock knob and move the
head restraint down.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against whiplash injury.
Do not remove them. Check the adjust-
ment after someone else uses the seat.
NOTE:
The head restraints on the bench-type
seats are not adjustable.
TILTING FRONT SEPARATE SEAT
The front passenger seat can be tilted to
make it easier for the jump seat passengers
to get in and out.
To tilt the seatback, pull the reclining lever
up or pull the tilt lever. The seat automati-
cally moves forward.
To return the seat, push the seatback up and
move the whole seat backward until it locks.
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
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SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
cDo not adjust the bench seat while
driving. The seat may move sud-
denly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
cAfter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
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.
TILTING BENCH SEAT
The bench seat can be tilted to make it
easier to remove the jacking tools from the
storage area.
To tilt the seatback, push the tilting lever
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BENCH SEAT
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downward. The seatback automatically
moves forward.
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
NOTE:
The head restraints on the bench-type
seats are not adjustable.
Detach the strap and pull down the folded
jump seat.
WARNING
cDo not use a child restraint system
on the jump seat.
cWhen folding the jump seat, be care-
ful not to squeeze your finger be-
tween the seat cushion and the body
side.
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JUMP SEAT
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This Supplemental Restraint System sec-
tion contains important information concern-
ing the driver supplemental air bag. The
Supplemental Restraint System Air Bag can
help reduce impact force to the driver in
certain frontal collisions. The supplemental
air bag is designed tosupplementthe
crash protection provided by the seat belt
and isnot a substitutefor it. The seat belt
should always be correctly worn and the
driver seated a suitable distance from the
steering wheel. (See ``Seat belts'' later in
this section for instructions and precautions
on seat belt usage.)
The supplemental air bag operates only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
WARNING
The supplemental air bag ordinarily will
not inflate in the event of a side impact,
rear impact, roll over, or lower severity
frontal collision; so always wear your
seat belts to help reduce the risk or
severity of injury in various kinds of
accidents.
WARNING
The seat belts and the supplemental air
bag are most effective when you are
sitting back and upright in the seat.
Supplemental air bags inflate with
great force. If you are unrestrained,
leaning forward, sitting sideways or out
of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a crash
and may also receive serious or fatal
injuries from the supplemental air bag
if you are up against it when it inflates.
Always sit back against the seatback
and use the seatbelts.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SUPPLEMENTAL AIR
BAG SYSTEM)
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The driver supplemental air bag is located in
the center of the steering wheel. There is no
supplemental air bag on the passenger side.
The supplemental air bag system is designed
to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions,
although it may inflate if the forces in another
type of collision are similar to those of a higher
severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in
certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or
lack of it) is not always an indication of proper
supplemental air bag operation.
When the supplemental air bag inflates, a
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by
the release of smoke. This smoke is notharmful and does not indicate a fire, but
care should be taken not to unintentionally
inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of breathing
trouble should get fresh air promptly.
The supplemental air bag, along with the
use of the seat belt, helps to cushion the
impact force on the face and chest of the
occupant. They can help save lives and
reduce serious injuries. However, an inflat-
ing supplemental air bag may cause facial
abrasions or other injuries. A supplemental
air bag does not provide restraint to the
lower body.The seat belt should be correctly worn and
the driver seated upright as far as practical
away from the steering wheel. Since the
supplemental air bag inflates quickly in or-
der to help protect the occupant, the force of
the supplemental air bag inflating can in-
crease the risk of injury if the occupant is too
close to or against the supplemental air bag
module during inflation.
The supplemental air bag deflates quickly
after a collision.
The supplemental air bag operates only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
WARNING
cRight after inflation, several supple-
mental air bag system components
will be hot. Do not touch them; you
may severely burn yourself.
cNo unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the supplemental air bag system.
This is to prevent accidental inflation
of the supplemental air bag or dam-
age to the supplemental air bag
system.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
SYSTEM
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cTampering with the supplemental air
bag system may result in serious
personal injury. Tampering includes
changes to the steering wheel by
placing material over the steering
wheel pad or by installing additional
trim material around the supplemen-
tal air bag system.
cDo not attach any objects to the
steering wheel pad. Also, do not
place any objects between any occu-
pant and the steering wheel. Such
objects may become dangerous pro-
jectiles and cause injury if the
supplemental air bag inflates.
cWork around and on the supplemen-
tal air bag system should be done by
an authorized NISSAN dealer. Instal-
lation of electrical equipment should
also be done by an authorized NIS-
SAN dealer. The yellow SRS wiring
should not be modified or discon-
nected. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices
should not be used on the supple-
mental air bag system.cSRS wiring harnesses are covered
with yellow insulation either just be-
fore the harness connectors or over
the complete harness for easy iden-
tification.
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Warning labels about the supplemental air
bag system are placed in the vehicle as
shown in the illustration.The supplemental air bag light, displaying
AIR BAG in the instrument panel, monitors
the circuits of the supplemental air bag. The
circuits monitored by the supplemental air
bag light are the diagnosis sensor unit, the
supplemental air bag module and all related
wiring.
When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental air bag needs servicing and
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WARNING LABELS SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
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