light NISSAN FRONTIER 1998 D22 / 1.G Owner's Guide

device must accept any interference re-
ceived including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
WARNING
cMake sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the
hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
cIf you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
1. Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the instrument panel; the hood
then springs up slightly.2. Raise the lever at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. Insert the support rod into the slot in the
front edge of the hood.
4. When closing the hood, reset the support
rod to its original position, lower the hood
to approximately 12 inches above the
latch and release it. This allows proper
engagement of the hood latch.
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cTighten until the cap clicks. Failure
to tighten the fuel cap properly may
cause the
malfunction indica-
tor light (MIL) to illuminate. If this
occurs, securely close the fuel filler
cap. After driving for a while, the
light should remain off. If the light
remains on, have the vehicle in-
spected by an authorized NISSAN
dealer.
For additional information, see the
``Malfunction indicator light (MIL)'' in
the ``Instruments and controls'' sec-
tion.
Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder while
refueling.
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.
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The night position reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
WARNING
Use the night position only when nec-
essary because it reduces rear view
clarity.A vanity mirror is located on the rear side of
the passenger sunvisor.
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INSIDE MIRROR VANITY MIRROR
(if so equipped)
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Ð Interior air is recirculated inside the
vehicle.
Move the air intake lever to the
position:
cwhen driving on a dusty road.
cto prevent traffic fumes from entering the
passenger compartment.
cfor maximum cooling when using the air
conditioner.
Air conditioner switch
(if so equipped)
This button is provided only for vehicles with
an air conditioner.
Start the engine, push the switch and move
the fan control lever to the desired speed.
The indicator light comes on when the air
conditioner is on.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode directs hot air to the foot outlets.
A small amount of air is also directed to the
defrost outlets.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position for normal heating.
2. Move the air control dial to the
position.
3. Move the fan control lever to the desired
speed.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the HOT position.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air to the side and
center ventilators.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Move the air control dial to the
position.
3. Move the fan control lever to the desired
speed.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Defrosting or defogging
This mode defrosts/defogs the windows.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.2. Move the air control dial to the
position.
3. Move the fan control lever to the desired
speed.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the HOT position.
cIf it is difficult to defog the windshield,
turn the air conditioner switch on (if so
equipped).
Bi-level heating
This mode directs cooler air from the side
and center ventilators and warmer air from
the foot outlets.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Move the air control dial to the
position.
3. Move the fan control lever to the desired
speed.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
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Heating and defrosting
This mode heats the interior and defogs the
windshield.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Move the air control dial to the
position.
3. Move the fan control lever to the desired
speed.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the HOT position.
Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blade
and air inlet in front of the windshield. This
improves heater and defroster operation.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
(if so equipped)
Start the engine, move the fan control lever
to the desired (one to four) position, and
push in the air conditioner switch to activate
the air conditioner. When the air conditioner
is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions
are added to the heater operation.The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Cooling
This mode cools and dehumidifies.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Move the air control dial to the
position.
3. Move the fan control lever to the desired
position.
4. Push in the air conditioner switch. The
indicator light comes on.
5. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
cFor quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, move the air intake lever
to the
position. Be sure to return
the air intake lever to theposition
for normal cooling.
Dehumidified heating
This mode heats and dehumidifies.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Move the air control dial to the
position.3. Move the fan control lever to the desired
position.
4. Push in the air conditioner switch. The
indicator light comes on.
5. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Dehumidified defrosting
This mode defrosts/defogs the windows and
dehumidifies.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Move the air control dial to the
position
3. Move the fan control lever to the desired
position.
4. Push in the air conditioner switch. The
indicator light comes on.
5. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Operating tips
cKeep windows and sunroof closed while
operating the air conditioner.
cAfter parking in the sun, drive for two or
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display reappears. Once the sound quality
is set to the desired level, press the AUDIO
button repeatedly until the radio or cassette
tape display appears.
CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON and
carefully insert a cassette tape into the tape
door. The cassette tape automatically pulls
into the player.
The word TAPE and moving digital squares
illuminate on the right side of the display
window. If the radio is already operating it
automatically turns off and the cassette tape
begins to play.
CAUTION
Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door. This could cause player
damage.
The cassette tape automatically changes
directions to play the other side when the
first side is complete. At this time, the mov-
ing digital squares illuminate on the left side
of the display window.
Precautions on cassette player op-
erations
cTo maintain good quality sound, NIS-
SAN recommends using cassette tapes
of 60 minutes or shorter in length.
cCassette tapes should be removed
from the player when not in use. Store
cassettes in their protective cases
and away from direct sunlight, heat,
moisture and magnetic sources.
cDirect sunlight can cause the cassette
to become deformed. The use of de-
formed cassettes may cause the cas-
sette to jam in the player.
cDo not use cassettes with labels
which are peeling and loose. If used,
the label could jam in the player.
cIf a cassette has loose tape, insert a
pencil through one of the cassette
hubs and rewind the tape firmly
around the hubs. Loose tape may
cause tape jamming and wavering
sound quality.
cOver a period of time, the playback
head, capstan and pinch roller may
collect a tape coating residue as thetape is played. This residue accumu-
lation can cause weak or wavering
sound, and should be removed peri-
odically with a head cleaning tape. If
the residue is not removed periodi-
cally, the player may need to be dis-
assembled for cleaning.
Fast forwarding or rewinding the
tape
Push either theorbutton for
the desired direction.
The FF or REW symbol illuminates in the
display.
To stop the FF or REW function, press the
oragain, or thebutton.
Automatic Program Search (APS)
fast forwarding or APS rewinding
the tape
Push either theorbutton
while the cassette tape is playing. The tape
runs quickly, stops, then plays the next
selection from the beginning. Either the FF
or REW symbol flashes in the display while
searching for the selection.
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Adjusting tone quality and speaker
balance
To adjust BASS, TREB (treble), BAL (bal-
ance) and FADER, the control knobs must
be released from their stowed positions.
Pushing the knobs once moves them from
their stowed position.
In the released position, the knobs control
tone quality. Turn the control knobs to ad-
just BASS and TREB (treble) to the desired
level.
From the released position, the knobs must
then be pulled out in order to control FADERand BAL (balance) and FADER adjusts the
sound level between the upper front and
lower front speakers, and BAL (balance)
adjusts the sound level between the right
and left speakers.
Once sound quality is set to the desired
levels, return the control knobs to their
stowed position by pushing them in com-
pletely.
CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON
position, and carefully insert a cassette tape
into the tape door. The cassette tape auto-matically pulls into the player. The word
TAPE illuminates in the display.
CAUTION
Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door. This could cause player
damage.
cTo maintain good quality sound,
NISSAN recommends using cassette
tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in
length.
cCassette tapes should be removed
from the player when not in use. Store
cassettes in their protective cases
and away from direct sunlight, heat,
moisture or magnetic sources.
cDirect sunlight can cause the cassette
to become deformed. The use of de-
formed cassettes may cause the cas-
sette to jam in the player.
cDo not use cassettes that have peel-
ing or loose labels. If used, the label
could jam in the player.
cIf a cassette has loose tape, insert a
pencil through one of the cassette
hubs and rewind the tape firmly.
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RANDOM:Selections are played at ran-
dom, not following the sequence on the
compact disc. The same program may be
repeated twice.
Blank(no symbol): All selections are played
in sequence, and the compact disc stops
when the last selection is finished.
When a new compact disc is inserted,
the play pattern automatically changes
to ALL.
CD EJECT button
When thebutton is pushed with a com-
pact disc loaded, the compact disc ejects.
When the
button is pushed while the
compact disc is playing, the compact disc
ejects and the system turns off.If the compact disc ejects and is not
removed within 10 seconds, it is pulled
back into the slot.
CD (DISC) indicator light
This light comes on when a compact disc is
loaded into the player.
CAUTION
cDuring cold weather or rainy days,
the player may malfunction due to
the humidity. If this occurs, remove
the CD and dehumidify or ventilate
the player completely.
cThe player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
cThe CD player sometimes cannot
function when the compartment tem-
perature is extremely high. Decrease
the temperature before use.
cDo not expose the CD to direct sun-
light.
Manual antenna
The manual antenna cannot be shortened,
but can be removed. When you need to
remove the antenna, turn its base counter-
clockwise.
ANTENNA
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WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs. Alcohol in the blood
stream reduces 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 the
accident, alcohol can increase the se-
verity of injury.
NISSAN is committed to safe driving. How-
ever, you must choose not to drive under
the influence of alcohol. Every year thou-
sands of people are injured or killed in
alcohol related accidents. Although the local
laws vary on what is considered to be
legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol
affects all people differently and most
people underestimate the effects of alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don't mix!
And that's true for drugs, too (over the
counter, prescription, and illegal drugs).
Don't drive if your ability to operate your
vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or
some other physical condition.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
The ignition switch includes an anti-theft
steering lock device.
The key can only be removed when the
ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
On manual transmission models, to turn the
ignition key to LOCK from ACC or ON, turn
the key to OFF, push the key in, the turn the
key to LOCK.
To lock the steering wheel, remove the
key. In order for the steering wheel to be
locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a
turn clockwise from the straight up posi-tion. To unlock the steering wheel, insert
the key and turn it gently while rotating
the steering wheel slightly right and left.
WARNING
Never remove the key while driving. If
the key is removed, the steering wheel
will lock. This may cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle and could
result in serious vehicle damage or
personal injury.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
On automatic transmission models, the ig-
nition lock is designed so the key cannot be
turned to LOCK and removed until the shift
selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
When removing the key from the ignition,
make sure the shift selector lever is in the P
(Park) position.
If the key cannot be turned to the LOCK
position, proceed as follows to remove the key:
1) Move the shift selector lever into the P
(Park) position.2) Turn the ignition key slightly in the ON
direction.
3) Turn the key toward the LOCK position.
4) Remove the key.
The shift lever is designed so it cannot be
moved out of P (Park) and into any of the
other gear positions if the ignition key is
turned to OFF or if the key is removed from
the switch.The shift lever can be moved if
the ignition switch is in the ACC posi-
tion. The shift lever can also be moved if
the ignition switch is in the ON position
and the foot brake pedal is depressed.
There is an OFF position between the
LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF position
is indicated by a ``1'' on the key cylinder.
When the ignition is in OFF, the steering
wheel is not locked.
To lock the steering wheel, remove the
key. In order for the steering wheel to be
locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a
turn clockwise from the straight up posi-
tion. To unlock the steering wheel, insert
the key and turn it gently while rotating
the steering wheel slightly right and left.
WARNING
Never remove the key while driving. If
the key is removed, the steering wheel
will lock. This may cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle and could
result in serious vehicle damage or
personal injury.
Key positions
LOCK Normal parking position (0)
OFF (Manual transmission model) (1)
The engine can be turned off without locking
the steering wheel.
ACC (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accesso-
ries such as the radio when the engine is
not running.
ON (Normal operating position) (3)
This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.
START (4)
This position starts the engine. As soon as
the engine has started, release the key. It
automatically returns to the ON position.
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