NISSAN FRONTIER 2001 D22 / 1.G Owners Manual

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Unit: (mm) (in)
Drive Type2WD 4WD
Body Regular Cab King Cab Crew Cab King Cab Crew Cab
Wheelbase Short Long Long Long Long
Overall length*1 4699 (185) 4999 (196.8) 4906 (193.1) 4999 (196.8) 4906 (193.1)
Overall width 1720 (67.7)1664 (65.5)*5
1808 (71.2)*41808 (71.2)*4
(65.5)*51664 (65.5)*5
1808 (71.2)*41808 (71.2)*4
(65.5)*5
Overall height 1613 (63.5)1605 (63.2)*2
1694 (66.7)*3
1687 (66.4)*61687 (66.4)1694 (66.7)*3
1687 (66.4)*61687 (66.4)
Front tread 1395 (54.9)1395 (54.9)*2
1525 (60)*3, *61525 (60) 1525 (60) 1525 (60)
Rear tread 1390 (54.7)1390 (54.7)*2
1507 (59.3)*3, *61507 (59.3) 1507 (59.3) 1507 (59.3)
Wheelbase 2648 (104.3) 2950 (116.1) 2950 (116.1) 2950 (116.1) 2950 (116.1)
Gross vehicle weight rating
lb (kg)
Gross axle weight rating See the ``F.M.V.S.S. certification label'' on the driver side door jamb pillar.
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
*1: The step bumper adds 168 mm (6.9 in) to the overall length.
*2: XE with KA24DE engine.
*3: XE with VG33E engine and SE models.
*4: With over-fender.
*5: Without over-fender.
*6: SC with VG33ER engine.
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When planning to drive your NISSAN
vehicle in another country,you should
first find out if the fuel available is suitable
for your vehicle's engine.
Using fuel with too low an octane rating may
cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
can be operated with unleaded gasoline.
Therefore, avoid driving your vehicle in ar-
eas where appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of
your vehicle to another country, state,
province or district,it may be necessary to
modify the vehicle to meet local laws and
regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications
may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into
another country, state, province or dis-
trict and registered, its modifications,
transportation and registration are the
responsibility of the user. NISSAN is not
responsible for any inconvenience that
may result.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) PLATE
The vehicle identification number plate is
attached to the top of the instrument panel
on the driver's side. This number is the
identification for your vehicle and is used in
the vehicle registration.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (Chassis number)
CA0018ATI1009
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGIS-
TERING YOUR VEHICLE IN
ANOTHER COUNTRYVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The number is stamped on the engine as
shown.
F.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION
LABEL
The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(FMVSS) certification label is attached as
shown. This label contains valuable vehicle
information, such as: Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR), month and year of manufacture,
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), etc.
Review it carefully.
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EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION LABEL
The emission control information label is
attached to the underside of the hood as
shown.
TIRE PLACARD
The cold tire pressure is shown on the tire
placard affixed to the inside of the glove box
lid.
AIR CONDITIONER
SPECIFICATION LABEL
The label is attached to the underside of the
hood as shown.
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Use the following steps to mount the front
license plate:
1. Remove the two screw gromments from
the glove box.
2. Carefully drill a hole using a 0.39 inch (10
mm) drill bill at each location mark (small
dimple) on the bumper fascia.
3. Insert one grommet into each hole.
4. Insert a small screwdriver into the grom-
met to turn the plastic insert.
5. Install the license plate with two M5 x 25
mm bolts.CAUTION
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.
c
Be sure everyone in the vehicle is in a
seat with their seat belt properly fas-
tened.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself with the
following terms before loading your vehicle.
cCurb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle) þ vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment, fluids,
emergency tools, and spare tire
assembly. This weightdoes notinclude
passengers and cargo.
cGVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) þ curb
weight plus the combined weight of pas-
sengers and cargo.
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INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE
PLATEVEHICLE LOADING
INFORMATION
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cGVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) þ
maximum total weight (load) limit speci-
fied for the vehicle.
cGAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) þ
maximum weight (load) limit specified
for the front or rear axle.
DETERMINING VEHICLE LOAD
CAPACITY
The load capacity of this vehicle is deter-
mined by weight, not by available cargo
space. For example, a roof rack, bike car-
rier, or similar equipment does not increase
load carrying capacity of your vehicle.
To determine vehicle load capacity:
Vehicle weight can be determined by using
a commercial-grade scale, found at places
such as a truck stop, gravel quarry, grain
elevator, or a scrap metal recycling facility.
1) Determine the curb weight of your ve-
hicle.
2) Compare the curb weight amount to the
GVWR specified for your vehicle to de-
termine how much more weight your
vehicle can carry.
3) After loading (cargo and passengers),reweigh your vehicle to determine if ei-
ther GVWR or GAWR for your vehicle is
exceeded. If GVWR is exceeded, re-
move cargo as necessary. If either the
front or rear GAWR is exceeded, shift the
load or remove cargo as necessary.
SECURING THE LOAD
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.
WARNING
cProperly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seat backs. In
a sudden stop or collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.
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cDo not load your vehicle any heavier
than the GVWR or the maximum
front and rear GAWR's. If you do,
parts on your vehicle can break, or it
can change the way your vehicle
handles. This could result in loss of
control and cause personal injury.
CAUTION
Overloading can shorten the life of your
vehicle. Failures caused by overloading
are not covered by your warranty.
LOADING TIPS
cThe GVW must not exceed GVWR or
GAWR as specified on the FMVSS Cer-
tification Label located on the driver's
door jamb pillar.
cDo not load the front and rear axle to the
GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.
cLoads should be spread out, and cargo
should be properly secured. Large or
heavy objects should be placed towardthe front of the truck box to help prevent
sliding or shifting.
Crew Cab models:
Crew Cab models should not be used to
carry a slide-in camper.
Regular and King Cab models:
This information is provided for you to prop-
erly install a slide-in camper and is based on
the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration regulations. It is recommended
that, before installing the camper, you care-
fully read the following information and en-
sure that the camper meets the specifica-
tions.
This information may not apply to some
Canada model vehicles.
Special body vehicles
Some vehicles are equipped with commer-
cial or camper bodies. However, this Own-
er's Manual does not cover these options.
For further information, please refer to the
body manufacturer's instruction manual.
TRUCK-CAMPER LOADING
INFORMATION
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Location for center of gravity
The illustration indicates the recommended
cargo center of gravity location zone.
Regular cab:
L1 = 950.0 mm (37.4 in), L2 = 1,077.0 mm
(42.4 in)
King cab:
L1 = 960.1 mm (37.8 in), L2 = 1,087.1 mm
(42.8 in)
WARNING
Improper loading may be dangerous. If
a load is too far back, it can affect
handling characteristics. If a load is too
far forward, the front axle may be over-
loaded.
When the truck is used to carry a slide-in
camper, the total cargo load of the truck
consists of the camper manufacturer's
weight figure, plus:
cthe weight of installed additional camper
equipment not included in the camper
manufacturer's weight figure,
cthe weight of camper cargo,
cand the weight of occupants in the camper.
The total cargo load should not exceed the
truck's pay load weight rating and the camp-
er's center of gravity should fall within the
truck's recommended center of gravity loca-
tion zone when installed.
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WARNING
Overloading or improper loading can
adversely affect vehicle handling, brak-
ing and performance and may lead to
accidents.
PAYLOAD WEIGHT RATINGS
The payload weight ratings shown on the
following pages indicate the maximum total
weight of passengers, optional equipment
(air conditioning, trailer hitch, etc) and cargo
that your vehicle is designed to carry.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that
you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle.
See ``Vehicle Loading Information'' earlier in
this section for details.
Payload Weight Ratings(1)(KA24DE Engine)
2WD
Regular Cab King Cab
Manual
TransmissionAutomatic
TransmissionManual
TransmissionAutomatic
Transmission
XE XE XE XE
lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg
Federal 1400 635 1400 635 1400 635 1378 625
California 1400 635 1400 635 1400 635 1378 625
Canada N/A N/A N/A N/A 1400 635 1330 603
(1) The payload weight rating is the maximum total weight of passengers, optional equipment (air
conditioning, trailer hitch, etc) and cargo that your vehicle is designed to carry. Before driving a
loaded vehicle, confirm that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. See ``Vehicle Loading Information'' earlier in this
section for details.
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Payload Weight Ratings(1)(VG33E Engine)
2WD 4WD
King Cab
Manual
TransmissionAutomatic
TransmissionManual
TransmissionAutomatic
TransmissionManual
TransmissionAutomatic
TransmissionManual
TransmissionAutomatic
Transmission
XE XE SE SE XE XE SE SE
lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg
Federal 1200 544 1200 544 1200 544 1169 530 1200 544 1200 535 1169 530 1125 510
California 1200 544 1200 544 1200 544 1169 530 1200 544 1200 535 1169 530 1125 510
Canada 1200 544 1133 514 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1133 514 1200 490 N/A N/A N/A N/A
(1) The payload weight rating is the maximum total weight of passengers, optional equipment (air conditioning, trailer hitch, etc) and cargo that your vehicle
is designed to carry. Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. See9Vehicle Loading Information9earlier in this section for details.
Payload Weight Ratings(1)(VG33E Engine)
2WD 4WD
Crew Cab
Manual
TransmissionAutomatic
TransmissionManual
TransmissionAutomatic
TransmissionManual
TransmissionAutomatic
TransmissionManual
TransmissionAutomatic
Transmission
XE XE SE SE XE XE SE SE
lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg
Federal 1133 514 1089 494 1080 490 1036 470 937 425 1014 460 1003 470 970 440
California 1133 514 1089 494 1080 490 1036 470 937 425 1014 460 1003 470 970 440
Canada 1080 490 1032 468 997 452 997 452 1036 470 1003 455 992 455 937 425
(1) The payload weight rating is the maximum total weight of passengers, optional equipment (air conditioning, trailer hitch, etc) and cargo that your vehicle
is designed to carry. Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. See9Vehicle Loading Information9earlier in this section for details.
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