jump start NISSAN FRONTIER 1999 D22 / 1.G Owners Manual

6 In case of emergency
Flat tire ...................................................................6-2
Pantograph type jack .............................................6-5
Jump starting ..........................................................6-8
Push starting...........................................................6-9
If your vehicle overheats ......................................6-10Tow truck towing .................................................. 6-11
Two-wheel drive models ......................................6-12
Four-wheel drive models ......................................6-12
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ...........6-13
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To start your engine with a booster battery,
the instructions and precautions below must
be followed.
WARNING
IIf done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resulting
in severe injury or death. It could
also damage your vehicle.
IExplosive hydrogen gas is always
present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away
from the battery.
IDo not allow battery fluid to come
into contact with eyes, skin, cloth or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a
corrosive sulphuric acid solution
which can cause severe burns. If the
fluid should come into contact with
anything, immediately flush the con-
tacted area with water.
IKeep battery out of the reach of
children.
IThe booster battery must be rated at
12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.IWhenever working on or near a bat-
tery, always wear suitable eye pro-
tectors (e.g., goggles or industrial
safety spectacles) and remove rings,
metal bands, or any other jewelry. Do
not lean over the battery when jump
starting.
IDo not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. It could explode and cause
serious injury.
Always follow the instructions ex-
actly. 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
batteries into close proximity to each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift
selector lever to N (Neutral) (on auto-
matic transmission models, move the
lever to P (Park)). Switch off all unneces-
sary electrical systems (lights, heater, air
conditioner, etc.).
3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped). Cover the battery with an old
cloth to reduce explosion hazard.
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JUMP STARTING
6-8In case of emergency
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4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence
as illustrated.
CAUTION
IAlways connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative (þ) to body
ground (e.g., strut mounting bolt,
etc.Ðnot to the battery).
IMake sure that cables do not touch
moving parts in the engine compart-
ment and that clamps do not contact
any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster
vehicle at about 2,000 r/min, and start the
engine of the vehicle being jump started.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, turn the key
off and wait 3 to 4 seconds before
trying again.7. After starting your engine, carefully dis-
connect the negative cable and then the
positive cable.
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 con-
taminated with corrosive acid.
CAUTION
IAutomatic transmission models can-
not be started by pushing. This may
cause transmission damage.
IThree-way catalyst equipped models
should not be started by pushing
since the three-way catalyst may be
damaged.
INever try to start the vehicle by tow-
ing it. When the engine starts, the
forward surge could cause the ve-
hicle to collide with the tow vehicle.
PUSH STARTING
In case of emergency6-9
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8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions .......................................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ....................8-3
Engine cooling system ...........................................8-5
Checking engine coolant level ...............................8-5
Changing engine coolant .......................................8-6
Engine oil ...............................................................8-9
Checking engine oil level .......................................8-9
Changing engine oil .............................................8-10
Changing engine oil filter .....................................8-12
Automatic transmission fluid (atf) .........................8-13
Temperature conditions for checking atf..............8-13
Power steering fluid..............................................8-14
Brake and clutch fluid ...........................................8-15
Window washer fluid ............................................8-15
Battery ..................................................................8-16
Jump starting ........................................................8-17
Drive belts ............................................................8-18Spark plug replacement .......................................8-19
Air cleaner housing filter ......................................8-21
Wiper blades ........................................................8-23
Parking brake check.............................................8-24
Brake pedal ..........................................................8-24
Brake booster .......................................................8-25
Clutch pedal .........................................................8-26
Fuses ....................................................................8-27
Light bulbs ............................................................8-28
Headlights ............................................................8-28
Bulb replacement .................................................8-29
Front fog light bulb replacement (if so
equipped) .............................................................8-31
Wheels and tires...................................................8-32
Four-wheel drive models ......................................8-35
Clutch housing .....................................................8-37
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JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see ``Jump
starting'' in the ``In case of emergency''
section. If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be re-
placed. Contact an authorized NISSAN
dealer.
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Do-it-yourself8-17
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Heater operation ..................................... 4-4
Heater operation .......................................... 4-4
Hood release ............................................... 3-8
Hubs
Auto-lock free-running hubs ................. 5-20
Manual-lock free-running hubs ............. 5-22
I
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-4
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/
indicator lights and chimes) ......................... 2-7
Inside mirror ............................................... 3-14
Instrument brightness control .................... 2-17
Interior light and cargo light ....................... 2-21
J
Jack
Pantograph type ..................................... 6-5
Jump seat .................................................... 1-8
Jump starting ............................................... 6-8
K
Key ............................................................... 3-2
Keyless entry system (See multi-remote control
system) ........................................................ 3-4L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-14
Emission control information label...... 10-14
Engine serial number ......................... 10-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate .................................................... 10-12
Warning labels (for SRS)...................... 1-17
Light
Air bag warning light............................. 1-17
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 2-7
Bulb replacement.................................. 8-29
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-15
Headlights ............................................. 8-28
Interior light and cargo light .................. 2-21
Light bulbs ............................................ 8-28
Passenger supplemental air bag ON/OFF
switch and light ..................................... 1-14
Spotlights (See map light) .................... 2-21
Warning/indicator lights and chimes....... 2-7
Lock
Door locks............................................... 3-2
Power door lock...................................... 3-3
Luggage (See vehicle loading
information ............................................... 10-15
M
MaintenanceGeneral maintenance ............................. 9-2
Inside the vehicle.................................... 9-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ................................. 9-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ............ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-27
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator light .......................... 2-11
Manual windows ........................................ 2-22
Manual-lock free-running hubs .................. 5-22
Map light .................................................... 2-21
Meters and gauges ...................................... 2-2
Mirror
Inside mirror.......................................... 3-14
Outside mirror control ........................... 3-13
Outside mirrors ..................................... 3-14
Vanity mirror.......................................... 3-15
Multi-remote control system ........................ 3-4
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ...... 10-5
Odometer ..................................................... 2-3
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Changing engine oil.............................. 8-10
Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-9
Engine oil ................................................ 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ................................... 10-6
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Engine oil viscosity ............................... 10-7
Outside mirror control ................................ 3-13
Outside mirrors .......................................... 3-14
Overdrive switch ........................................ 5-11
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner's manual order form ..................... 10-29
P
Pantograph type jack ................................... 6-5
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-24
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-14
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-27
Passenger supplemental air bag ON/OFF
switch and light
Passenger supplemental air bag ON/OFF
switch and light ..................................... 1-14
Periodic maintenance schedules ................. 9-5
Power
Power antenna ..................................... 4-23
Power door lock...................................... 3-3
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-14
Power steering system ......................... 5-28
Power windows..................................... 2-22
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ............................................. 5-3
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-19
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2Push starting ................................................ 6-9
R
Radio
AM-FM radio with cassette player ........ 4-11
AM-FM radio with cassette player, compact
disc player and sub-woofer .................. 4-16
CB radio or car phone .......................... 4-23
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test ........................................................... 10-28
Rear anti-lock brake warning light ............. 2-10
Rear sliding window................................... 2-23
Registering your vehicle in another
country ..................................................... 10-12
Remote keyless entry system (See
multi-remote control system) ....................... 3-4
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............... 10-27
S
Safety
Reporting safety defects (USA) .......... 10-27
Seat
Jump seat ............................................... 1-8
Seat belt
2-point type without retractor................ 1-25
3-point type with retractor..................... 1-22
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-19
Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-27
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-27
Seat belts.............................................. 1-19Seat belt warning light ................................. 2-8
Seats
Adjustment .............................................. 1-2
Bench seat.............................................. 1-6
Separate seats ....................................... 1-2
Service manual order form ...................... 10-29
Shifting
Automatic transmission .......................... 5-7
Manual transmission............................. 5-13
Spark plug replacement............................. 8-19
Speedometer ............................................... 2-3
Spotlights (See map light) ......................... 2-21
SRS warning label ..................................... 1-17
Starting
Before starting the engine ...................... 5-6
Jump starting .......................................... 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting........................................... 6-9
Starting the engine ............................... 5-14
Steering
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-14
Power steering system ......................... 5-28
Tilting steering wheel ............................ 3-13
Stop light .................................................... 8-29
Sun shade.................................................. 2-25
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-24
Supplemental restraint system (Supplemental
air bag system) ............................................ 1-9
Switch
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-23
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-18
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-15
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