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1. Engine hood (P. 8-6)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-26)
3. Windshield (P. 8-22)
4. Windows (P. 2-47)
5. Door locks, keyfob (if so equipped) ,
keys (P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-15)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-33)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-3)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-40)
10. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-28); Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
11. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LII0052
EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. Map lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-53)
2. Sun visors (P. 3-14)
3. Rearview mirror (if so equipped)(P. 3-15)
4. Vents (P. 4-2)
5. Glove box (P. 2-42)
6. Shift selector (automatic transmission, if
so equipped) (P. 5-13)
7. Cup holders (P. 2-44)
8. Front seats (P. 1-3)
9. Console box (P. 2-41)
10. Rear seats (P. 1-14)
11. Flat tire/Jacking equipment storage
(P. 6-3)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WII0054
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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15. Electronic locking rear differential(E-Lock) system switch (if so
equipped) (P.2-36)
Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-33)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-34)
16. Shift selector (P. 5-13, 5-17)
17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-24)
18. Climate controls (P. 4-2, P.4-10)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-32)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-10)
21. Tilt steering wheel control (if so
equipped) (P. 3-13)
22. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-33)
23. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
24. Outside mirror controls (if so equipped)
(P. 3-16)
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer . . ...................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge (if so equipped) ........2-8
Voltmeter (if so equipped) .......................2-8
Trip computer (if so equipped) ...................2-9
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-10
Outside temperature display . . ..................2-10
Compass display .............................. 2-11
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-14
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-15
Warning lights ................................ 2-15
Indicator lights ................................ 2-20
Audible reminders ............................. 2-24
Security systems (if so equipped) ..................2-24
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ..........2-24
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-26Switch operation
.............................. 2-26
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-28
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-28
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-30
Instrument brightness control ...................2-31
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-31
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-32
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-32
Horn ............................................ 2-33
Cargo lamp switch ............................... 2-33
Heated seat (if so equipped) .......................2-33
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-34
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) ..........2-35
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
switch (if so equipped) ............................ 2-36
Clutch interlock

(clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-37
Power outlet ..................................... 2-37
Storage ......................................... 2-38
Storage trays ................................. 2-38
Under-seat storage bins ........................ 2-40
Console box .................................. 2-41

15. Electronic locking rear differential(E-Lock) system switch
(if so equipped) (P.2-36)
Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-33)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-34)
16. Shift selector (P. 5-13, 5-17)
17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-24)
18. Climate controls (P. 4-2, P.4-10)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-32)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-10)
21. Tilt steering wheel control
(if so equipped) (P. 3-13)
22. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-33)
23. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
24. Outside mirror controls (if so equipped)
(P. 3-16) 1. Warning/indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Voltmeter (if so equipped) 6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer/Trip com-
puter (if so equipped)
7. Engine oil pressure gauge
(if so equipped)
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge
LIC2028
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

This unit has the following functions:● Measures terrestrial magnetism and indi-
cates heading direction of vehicle
● Indicates outside air temperature (if so
equipped)
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
the
orbutton as described in the
charts below to activate various features of the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror.
Type A
Push and hold
the
button for about: Feature:
(Push button again for about 1 sec-
ond to change settings)
1 second Compass display toggles on/off
8 seconds Automatic anti-glare/indicator light
toggles on/off
11 seconds Compass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings
13 seconds Compass enters calibration mode
Type B
Push and hold
the
button for about: Feature:
(Push button again for about 1 sec-
ond to change settings)
1 second Compass display toggles on/off
8 seconds Compass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings
10 seconds Compass enters calibration mode
For information about the automatic anti-glare
feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Push theorbutton for about 1 sec-
ond when the ignition key is in the ON position to
toggle the outside temperature and compass
direction display
1on or off.
● To change from °F to °C, push and hold
the
button for about 5 seconds or
the
button for about 3 seconds until
the display begins to flash. Press the button
again to toggle between °C and °F.
Type A
WIC0904
COMPASS AND OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (if so
equipped)
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1. With the display turned on, press and holdthe
button for about 13 seconds or
the
for about 10 seconds. The “C” or
“CAL” icon in the compass display will illu-
minate.
2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at a maximum
speed of 5 MPH (8 km/h) .
3. After completing the circles, the display should return to normal.
CAUTION
●Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc.,
which are attached to the vehicle by
means of a magnet. They affect the op-
eration of the compass.
● When cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened
with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass
cleaner directly on the mirror as it may
cause the liquid cleaner to enter the
mirror housing.
Instruments and controls2-13

Push the lever up4to have one sweep opera-
tion (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
CAUTION
● Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
● Do not operate the washer if the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.
● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with windshield-washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based windshield-
washer fluid concentrates may perma-
nently stain the grille if spilled while
filling the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir. ●
Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates with water to the manufactur-
er’s recommended levels before pour-
ing the fluid into the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate and water.
To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors (if so equipped) , start the engine and
push the rear window defroster switch on. The
rear window defroster indicator light on the
switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn
the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
Type A
LIC0783
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH (if so
equipped)
Instruments and controls2-27

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2NISSAN 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
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) .............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 ........................................... 3-10Fuel-filler door
................................... 3-11
Fuel-filler cap . . ............................... 3-11
Steering wheel ................................... 3-13
Tilt operation (if so equipped) ...................3-13
Sun visors ....................................... 3-14
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...................3-14
Mirrors .......................................... 3-15
Rearview mirror (if so equipped) .................3-15
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-15
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-15
Truck box ........................................ 3-17
Tailgate ....................................... 3-17
Bed Extender (if so equipped) ..................3-18
Tie down hooks (if so equipped) ................3-20

1To block glare from the front, swing down the
main sun visor.
2To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side.
3Slide the sun visor extension (if so equipped)
in or out as needed.
CAUTION
● Do not store the sun visor before return-
ing the extension to its original
position.
● Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
VANITY MIRRORS (if so equipped)
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity
mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the
mirror cover is open.
WPD0315
WPD0307
SUN VISORS
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