ignition NISSAN FRONTIER 1997 D22 / 1.G Owner's Guide

Octane rating tips
In most parts of North America, you should
use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index). How-
ever, you may use unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating as low as 85 AKI in high
altitude areas (over 4,000 ft [1,219 m]) such
as: Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah,
Wyoming, northeastern Nevada, southern
Idaho, western South Dakota, western Ne-
braska, and that part of Texas which is
directly south of New Mexico.
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than stated above can cause
persistent, heavy ``spark knock.'' (``Spark
knock'' is a metallic rapping noise.) If
severe, this can lead to engine damage. If
you detect a persistent heavy spark
knock even when using gasoline of the
stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed
on level roads, have your dealer correct
the condition. Failure to correct the con-
dition is misuse of the vehicle, for which
NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing results in knocking,
after-run and/or overheating. This in turn
may cause excessive fuel consumption ordamage to the engine. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked at a NISSAN dealer or other
competent service facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is
no cause for concern, because you get
the greatest fuel benefit when there is
light spark knock for a short time under
heavy engine load.
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Model KA24E
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder in-line
Bore ý Stroke in (mm) 3.504 ý 3.780 (89.0 ý 96.0)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 145.78 (2,389)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Idle speed rpm
See the ``Emission Control
Label'' on the underside of the hood. Ignition timing (BTDC) degree/rpm
CO percentage at idle speed [No air] %
Spark plug ZFR4E-11 (Hot)
ZFR5E-11 (Standard)
ZFR6E-11 (Cold)
Spark plug gap in (mm) 0.039 to 0.043 (1.0 to 1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chain
Generator belt size
Width ý Length in (mm) 0.429 ý 36.81 (10.9 ý 935)
The spark ignition system of this ve-
hicle meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference - Causing
Equipment Regulations.
ENGINE
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Heater operation ..................................... 3-4
Heater operation .......................................... 3-4
Hood release ............................................... 2-4
Hubs
Auto-lock free-running hubs ................. 4-16
Manual-lock free-running hubs ............. 4-19
I
Ignition switch .............................................. 4-4
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/
indicator lights and chimes) ......................... 1-6
Inside mirror ............................................... 2-31
Instrument brightness control .................... 1-12
Interior light and cargo light ....................... 1-14
J
Jack
Pantograph type ..................................... 5-5
Screw type .............................................. 5-6
Jump seat .................................................. 2-13
Jump starting ............................................... 5-8
K
Key ............................................................... 2-2L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label ......... 9-14
Emission control information label........ 9-14
Engine serial number ........................... 9-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ................ 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate ...................................................... 9-12
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 2-17
Light
Air bag warning light............................. 2-17
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 7-23
Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 1-6
Bulb replacement.................................. 7-23
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 1-10
Headlights ............................................. 7-21
Interior light and cargo light .................. 1-14
Light bulbs ............................................ 7-21
Spotlights .............................................. 1-14
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 1-6
Lock
Door locks............................................... 2-2
Glove box lock ........................................ 2-4
Power door lock...................................... 2-3
Luggage (See vehicle loading
information ................................................. 9-15M
Maintenance
General maintenance ............................. 8-2
Inside the vehicle.................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 7-2
Outside the vehicle ................................. 8-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ............ 8-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 2-24
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............................ 1-9
Manual antenna ......................................... 3-20
Manual windows ........................................ 1-15
Manual-lock free-running hubs .................. 4-19
Map light (See spot light) .......................... 1-14
Meters and gauges ...................................... 1-2
Mirror
Inside mirror.......................................... 2-31
Outside mirror control ........................... 2-30
Outside mirrors ..................................... 2-30
Vanity mirror ......................................... 2-31
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ........ 9-5
Odometer ..................................................... 1-3
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Changing engine oil................................ 7-7
Changing engine oil filter........................ 7-9
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Switch
Automatic power window switch .......... 1-16
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 1-12
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 1-10
Ignition switch ......................................... 4-4
Overdrive switch ..................................... 4-8
Windshield wiper and washer
switch .................................................... 1-11
T
Tachometer .................................................. 1-3
Tailgate latch ............................................... 2-5
Three way catalyst....................................... 4-2
Tie down hooks ........................................... 2-7
Tilting steering wheel ................................. 2-29
Tire
Flat tire.................................................... 5-2
Spare tire .............................................. 7-29
Tire chains ............................................ 7-26
Tire placard........................................... 9-14
Tire pressure ........................................ 7-25
Tire rotation .......................................... 7-27
Tires of 4-wheel drive ........................... 7-28
Types of tires ........................................ 7-25
Uniform tire quality grading .................. 9-23
Wheels and tires................................... 7-25
Wheel/tire size ...................................... 9-10
Towing
2-wheel drive models ........................... 5-11
4-wheel drive models ........................... 5-12
Tow truck towing .................................. 5-10Towing load/specification chart ............ 9-20
Trailer towing ........................................ 9-18
Transfer case ............................................. 4-15
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........ 7-9
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 4-6
Driving with manual transmission ........... 4-9
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ...................................................... 9-12
Trip odometer .............................................. 1-3
Truck - camper loading.............................. 9-16
Turn signal switch (See highlight and turn
signal switch) ............................................. 1-10
U
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-23
V
Vanity mirror .............................................. 2-31
Vehicle dimensions and weights ............... 9-11
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ....................................... 9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate ........................................................... 9-12
Vehicle loading information ....................... 9-15
Vehicle recovery ........................................ 5-13
Ventilators .................................................... 3-2W
Warning
Air bag warning light............................. 2-17
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 1-12
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 2-17
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 1-6
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .... 9-11
Wheels and tires ........................................ 7-25
Wheel/tire size ........................................... 9-10
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country ...................................... 9-12
Window washer fluid.................................. 7-12
Windows
Manual windows ................................... 1-15
Opera window....................................... 1-17
Power windows..................................... 1-15
Rear sliding window ............................. 1-16
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 1-11
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer
switch .................................................... 1-11
Wiper blades......................................... 7-17
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