NISSAN FRONTIER 2000 D22 / 1.G Owners Manual

Open the glove box by pulling the handle.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
Always evenly distribute the cargo on the
roof rack.The maximum total load is 125
lb (57 Kg) evenly distributed.Be careful
that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross
Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR front and rear).The GVWR and GAWR are located on the
Safety Compliance Certification Label (lo-
cated on the driver's side door jamb pillar).
For more information regarding GVWR and
GAWR, refer to the²Technical and cus-
tomer information section of this manual².
APD0601
APD1098
GLOVE BOX ROOF RACK (if so equipped)
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WARNING
Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing
items from the roof rack. If you cannot
comfortably lift the items onto the roof
rack from the ground, use a ladder or
stool.
The front and rear crossbars can be ad-
justed forward, backward, or be removed.
Use the torxdriver located in the tool kit to
loosen both crossbar adjusting screws. Po-
sition the crossbar as needed and then
tighten the crossbar adjusting screws. Placeyour cargo between the bars, and secure
with rope. Always check the tightness of the
cross bar adjusting screws.
If you hear windnoise coming from the roof
rack while driving, adjust the roof rack
crossbars to the most rearward position.
AIC1147
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The step rail has a front and rear step for
assisting passengers to get into and out of
the vehicle.The fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratcheting
type. Turn the cap counter clockwise to
remove. Tighten the cap clockwise until
ratcheting clicks are heard.
WARNING
IGasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain con-
ditions. You could be burned or se-
riously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop the engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
APD1099
APD1060
STEP RAIL (if so equipped) FUEL FILLER CAP
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IFuel may be under pressure. Turn
the cap one-half turn and wait for
any ``hissing'' sound to stop to pre-
vent fuel from spraying out and
causing possible personal injury.
Then remove the cap.
IDo not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts
off automatically. Continued refuel-
ing may cause fuel overflow, result-
ing in fuel spray and possibly fire.
IUse only an original equipment type
fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has
a built-in safety valve needed for
proper operation of the fuel system
and emission control system. An in-
correct cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury.
INever pour fuel into the throttle body
to attempt to start your vehicle.
CAUTION
IIf fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage.ITighten until the fuel filler cap clicks.
Failure to tighten the fuel filler cap
properly may cause the
mal-
function indicator lamp (MIL) to illu-
minate. If the
lamp illuminates
because the fuel filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap
and continue to drive the vehicle.
The
lamp should turn off after
a few driving trips. If thelamp
does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized NISSAN dealer.
IFor additional information, see the
²Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)²in
the²Instruments and Controls²sec-
tion earlier in this manual.Put the fuel filler cap in the cap holder while
refueling.
APD1061
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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.To open the tailgate to the lowest position,
lift the tailgate to a 45 degree angle, then
release the support cables.
Do not drive the vehicle with the tailgate
down, unless equipped with Nissan's
Bed Extender (accessory) in the de-
ployed position.
For proper truck box loading see²Loading
tips²under the²Vehicle loading information²
heading in the²Technical and consumer
information²section of this manual.
WARNING
IIt is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these ar-
eas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
IDo not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
IBe sure everyone in your vehicle is
in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
APD1070APD1038
TAILGATE LATCH
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Removing the tailgate
1. Release the tailgate support cables.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle.
3. Pull the tailgate out from the left side
hinge.
4. Remove the tailgate from the right side
hinge.
Installing the tailgate
1. Insert the tailgate into the right side
hinge.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle
and insert left side hinge.
3. Continue to hold tailgate at a 45 degree
angle and attach the tailgate support
cables.
4. Close the tailgate securely.
CAUTION
The tailgate is heavy. Be careful not to
drop it during removal.For your convenience, tie down hooks are
placed at each corner of the truck box.
These may be used to help secure cargo
loaded into the truck box.
IThe weight of the cargo load must be
evenly distributed over both the front and
rear axles.
IAll cargo should be securely fastened
with ropes or straps to prevent it from
shifting or sliding within the vehicle.
WARNING
IProperly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
IDo not place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
ATI1020
TIE DOWN HOOKS
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Tilt operation
Pull the lock lever down and adjust the
steering wheel up or down to the desired
position.
Push the lock lever up firmly to lock the
steering wheel in place.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.Push the right or left side of the switch to
adjust the right or left side mirror, then
control the lever.
The ignition switch must be in the ON or
ACC position for the power mirrors to oper-
ate.
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
PD1238MAPD1039
TILTING STEERING WHEEL
(if so equipped)OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE
CONTROL (if so equipped)
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Folding outside mirror
Push the mirror backward to fold it.The night position reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind the vehicle.WARNING
Use the night position only when nec-
essary because it reduces rear view
clarity.
APD1090APD1096AIC0703
OUTSIDE MIRRORS INSIDE MIRROR
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A vanity mirror is located on the rear side of
the passenger sunvisor.
APD1097AIC0710
VANITY MIRROR
(if so equipped)
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MEMO
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