tailgate NISSAN FRONTIER 2008 D22 / 1.G Owners Manual

1. Rear sliding window (if so equipped)
(P.2-46)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
3. Truck box, tailgate (P.3-15)
4. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
5. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-10, P. 9-3)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys
(if so equipped)................................3-2
Doors............................................3-3
Locking with key................................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob....................3-4
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped)................................3-4
Rear doors (King Cab models)...................3-5
Child safety rear door lock
(Crew Cab models only)........................3-6
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped).........3-6
How to use remote keyless entry system..........3-7
Hood............................................3-9Fuel-filler door...................................3-10
Fuel-filler cap.................................3-10
Steering wheel...................................3-11
Tilt operation (if so equipped)...................3-11
Sun visors.......................................3-11
Vanity mirrors.................................3-12
Mirrors..........................................3-12
Rearview mirror (if so equipped).................3-12
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped)...............................3-13
Outside mirrors...............................3-13
Truck box........................................3-15
Tailgate.......................................3-15
Tie down hooks (if so equipped)................3-16
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TAILGATE
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.
Do not drive the vehicle with the tailgate
down, unless equipped with NISSAN’s Bed
Extender (accessory) or equivalent in the
extended position.For proper truck box loading see “Vehicle loading
information” in the “Technical and consumer in-
formation” section of this manual.
WARNING
cIt is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside a vehicle. In a colli-
sion, people riding in these areas 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.
cBe sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Removing the tailgate
1. Release the tailgate support cables.
CAUTION
cThe tailgate is heavy. Two people
should remove or install it. Be careful
not to drop it during removal.
cAfter releasing the support cables, do
not let the tailgate rest on the bumper.
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TRUCK BOX
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2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle.
3. Pull the tailgate out from the right side hinge.
4. Slide the tailgate out of the left side hinge.
Installing the tailgate
1. Insert the tailgate into the left side hinge.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and
insert into the right side hinge.
3. Continue to hold the tailgate at a 45 degree
angle and attach the tailgate support cables.
4. Close the tailgate securely.
Locking the tailgate
To lock the tailgate, turn the key toward the pas-
senger side of the vehicle
s1. To unlock, turn the
key toward the driver side
s2.
Both the master key and the valet key can be
used to lock and unlock the tailgate.
TIE DOWN HOOKS (if so equipped)
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.
cThe weight of the cargo load must be evenly
distributed over both the front and the rear
axles.
cAll cargo should be securely fastened with
ropes or straps to prevent it from shifting or
sliding within the vehicle.
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For Crew Cab models:
The tools and tool case are located behind the
rear bench seat.
cFold the rear bench seat down. Refer to
“Folding the rear bench seat” in the “Safety-
–Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section earlier in this manual.
cRemove the jack
s1and jacking toolss2.All models:
1. Fit the square end of the jack rod into the
square hole of the wheel nut wrench to form
a handle.
2. Find the oval-shaped opening under the
middle of the tailgate. Pass the T-shaped
end of the jack rod through the opening and
direct it toward the spare tire winch, located
directly above the spare tire.
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Headlight control switch..........2-25
Hill descent control switch.........2-31
Ignition switch................5-8
Overdrive switch..............5-15
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-24
Turn signal switch..............2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-31
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-23
T
Tachometer....................2-6
Tailgate latch..................3-15
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start.............2-22, 3-2, 5-10
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tie down hooks.................3-16
Tilting steering wheel..............3-11
Tire
Flat tire....................6-3
Spare tire...................6-4
Tire chains..................8-40
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-33
Tire rotation.................8-40
Tires of 4-wheel drive............8-42
Types of tires................8-39
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-34
Wheels and tires..............8-33
Wheel/tire size................9-8Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-24
Towing
2-wheel drive models............6-13
4-wheel drive models............6-14
Flat towing..................9-33
Tow truck towing..............6-12
Towing load/specification.........9-27
Trailer towing................9-23
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-49
Transmission
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-12
Driving with manual transmission.....5-16
Selector lever lock release.........5-14
Travel (See registering your vehicle in
another country).................9-9
Trip computer...................2-5
Trip odometer...................2-4
Truck - camper loading.............9-22
Turn signal switch................2-28
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-34
V
Vanity mirror...................3-12
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-32Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery.................6-15
Vehicle security system.............2-21
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle
immobilizer system) , engine start. .2-22, 3-2, 5-10
Ventilators.....................4-2
Visors......................3-11
Voltmeter.....................2-8
W
Warning
4WD warning light.............2-15
Air bag warning light.........1-66, 2-17
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-13
Battery charge warning light........2-14
Brake warning light.............2-13
Door open warning light..........2-14
Engine oil pressure warning light.....2-14
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-29
Low fuel warning light...........2-15
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-16
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-60
Seat belt warning light...........2-16
Vehicle security system...........2-21
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-66
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12
Warning lights..................2-12
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