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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

This vehicle should not be modified.Modification could affect its perfor-mance, safety or durability, and mayeven violate governmental regulations.In addition, damage or performanceproblems resulting from modificationmay not be covered under NISSAN war-ranties.

All information, specifications and illustra-tions in this manual are those in effect at the

time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right tochange specifications or design without no-tice and without obligation.

You will see various symbols in this manual.They are used in the following ways:

WARNINGThis is used to indicate the presence ofa hazard that could cause death orserious personal injury. To avoid orreduce the risk, the procedures mustbe followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of

a hazard that could cause minor ormoderate personal injury or damage toyour vehicle. To avoid or reduce therisk, the procedures must be followedcarefully.

If you see this symbol, it means Do notthis or Do not let this happen.

1998 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INTORRANCE, CALIFORNIA.

All rights reserved. No part of this OwnManual may be reproduced or stored

retrieval system, or transmitted in any foor by any means, electronic, mechanphotocopying, recording or otherwise, wout the prior written permission of NisNorth America, Inc., Torrance, California

The inside pages of this manual containa minimum of 50% recycled fibers,including 10% post-consumer fibers.

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Welcome To The World Of NISSAN

Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedicationto produce the finest in safe, reliable and eco-nomical transportation. Your vehicle is the prod-uct of a successful worldwide company thatmanufactures cars and trucks in over 17 coun-tries and distributes them in 170 nations.

NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufac-tured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which wasfounded in Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSANaffiliates world wide, collectively growing to be-come the fifth largest automaker in the world. Inaddition to cars and trucks, NISSAN also makes

textile machinery, fork-lift trucks, marine engines,boats and other products.

NISSAN has made a substantial and growinginvestment in North America, starting with theopening of Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. in1960, and continuing with the production of some

cars and trucks at one of the worlds mostmodern manufacturing facilities, Nissan MotorManufacturing Corporation U.S.A. in Smyrna,Tennessee, vehicle styling at Nissan Design In-ternational in San Diego, California, and engi-neering at Nissan Research and Development inFarmington Hills, Michigan.

Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. and its dealersindirectly employ about 60,000 Americans.

NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to theCanadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup-pliers and over 150 dealers employ approxi-

mately 4,500 people. These include companyemployees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers allacross Canada. In addition, many Canadianswork for companies that supply NISSAN andNISSAN dealers with materials and servicesranging from operation of port facilities and trans-

portation services to the supply of lubricaparts and accessories.

NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics computers in automobiles, and has led the ind

try in improving both performance and fuel ciency through new engine designs and the of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weiThe company has also developed ways to bquality into its vehicles at each stage ofproduction process, both through extensive of automation and most importantlythrough an awareness that people are the ctral element in quality control.

From the time the parts arrived from our supers until you took delivery of your new NISSdozens of checks were made to ensure that othe best job was being done in producing

delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes gcare to ensure that when you take your NISSto your dealer for maintenance, the service tenician will perform his work according to quality standards that have been establishedthe factory.

Safety has also been built into your NISSANyou know, seat belts are an integral part ofsafety systems that will help protect you and ypassengers in the event of a sudden stop oaccident. We urge you to use the seat belts evtime you drive the vehicle.

The NISSAN story of growth and achievemreflects our major goal: to provide you, customer, with a vehicle that is built with quaand craftsmanship a product that we canproud to build and you can be proud to own

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAMNISSAN CARES ...

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction withyour vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assistyou with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that yourNISSAN dealer cannot assist you with oryou would like to provide NISSAN directlywith comments or questions, please con-tact our (NISSANs) Consumer Affairs De-partment using our toll-free number:

For U.S. mainland customers

1-800-NISSAN-1(1-800-647-7261)

For Hawaii customers(808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number)

For Canada customers1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask

for the following information:

Your name, address, and telephone

number

Vehicle identification number (on dash-

board)

Date of purchase

Current odometer reading Your NISSAN dealers name

Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to NISSAN with the informa-

tion on the left at:

For U.S. mainland and Alaska custoers

Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 191Gardena, California 90248-0191

For Hawaii customers

Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawa2880 Kilihau St.Honolulu, Hawaii 96819

For Canada customersNissan Canada Inc.5290 Orbitor DriveMississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.


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Table ofContents

Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Do-it-yourself

Maintenance

Technical and consumer information

Index


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1 Seats, restraints and supplemental airbag systems

Front bucket seats..................................................1-2

Seat adjustment .....................................................1-2

Tilting front bucket seat (King cab modelsonly)........................................................................1-3

Front 60/40 bench seats ........................................1-4

Seat adjustment .....................................................1-4

Tilting front 60/40 bench seat ................................1-5

Head restraints.......................................................1-6

Bench seat .............................................................1-6Seat adjustment......................................................1-6

Tilting bench seat ...................................................1-7

Jump seats .............................................................1-8

Supplemental restraint system (supplementalair bag system).......................................................1-9

Supplemental air bag system ...............................1-12

Passenger supplemental air bag on/off switchand light. ...............................................................1-14

Warning labels......................................................1-17

Supplemental air bag warning light ......................1-17

Seat belts .............................................................1-19

Precautions on seat belt usage ...........................1-19

Child safety...........................................................1-20

Pregnant women ..................................................1-21

Injured persons ....................................................1-21

Three-point type with retractor .............................1-22

Two-point type without retractor (center of

60/40 bench seat) ................................................1-24Two-point type without retractor (jump seatand center of bench seat)....................................1-25

Seat belt extenders ..............................................1-27

Seat belt maintenance .........................................1-27

Child restraints ....................................................1-28

Front facing installation on front passengerseat (three-point type with retractor)....................1-29

Rear facing installation on front passengerseat (three-point type with retractor)....................1-32

Top strap child restraint .......................................1-35


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WARNING

Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt willnot be against your body. In an acci-dent you could be thrown into it andreceive neck or other serious inju-ries. You could also slide under thelap belt and receive serious internalinjuries.

For the most effective protectionwhen the vehicle is in motion, the seatshould be upright. Always sit wellback in the seat and adjust the seatbelt properly. See Precautions onseat belt usage later in this section.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Do not adjust the drivers seat whdriving. The seat may move sudenly and could cause loss of cotrol of the vehicle.

After adjustment, gently rock in tseat to make sure it is securely locke

Forward and backwardPull the lever up and hold it while you sthe seat forward or backward to the desposition. Release the lever to lock the sin position.

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Reclining

To recline the seatback pull the lever up andlean back. To bring the seatback forward,pull the lever up and lean your body forward.The seatback moves forward. Release thelever to lock the seatback in position.

TILTING FRONT BUCKET SEAT(King cab models only)The front passengers seat can be tilted tomake it easier for jump seat passengers toget in and out.

To tilt the seatback, pull the reclining leverup or push the tilt lever down. The seatautomatically moves forward.

To return the seat, move the whole seat back-ward, then push the seatback up until it locks.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Do not adjust the drivers seat whiledriving. The seat may move sud-denly and could cause loss of con-trol of the vehicle.

After adjustment, gently rock in theseat to make sure it is securelylocked.

Forward and backward

Pull the lever up while you slide the seatforward or backward to the desired position.

Release the lever to lock the seat in posi-tion.

RecliningTo recline the seatback pull the lever up alean back. To bring the seatback forwapull the lever up and lean your body ward. The seatback moves forward. lease the lever to lock the seatbackposition.

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TILTING FRONT 60/40 BENCHSEAT

The front passengers seat can be tilted tomake it easier for jump seat passengers toget in and out.

To tilt the seatback, pull the reclining leverup or push the tilt lever down. The seatautomatically moves forward.

To return the seat, move the whole seatbackward, then push the seatback up until itlocks.

WARNING

After adjustment, gently rock in theseat to make sure it is securely locked

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. Tolower, push the lock knob, then push thehead restraint down.

WARNING

Head restraints should be adjustedproperly as they may provide signifi-cant protection against injury in an ac-

cident. Do not remove them. Check theadjustment after someone else usesthe seat.

Adjust the top of the head restraint evenwith the tops of your ears.

NOTE:

The head restraints on the bench seatare not adjustable.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Do not use a child restraint in tcenter position of the front benseat. This position is not suitable fchild restraint installation.

Do not adjust the bench seat whdriving. The seat may move sudenly and could cause loss of co

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Forward and BackwardPull the lever up and hold it while you slidethe seat forward or backward to the desired

position. Release the lever to lock the seatin position.

TILTING BENCH SEAT

The bench seat can be tilted forward tomake it easier to remove the jacking toolsfrom the storage area.

To tilt the seatback, push the tilting lever

down, then pull the seatback forward.

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Pull down the armrest/storage compart-

ment. Push the release button and lift thearmrest assembly to the upright position toaccess the storage compartment and cupholder.

WARNING

Do not sit on the armrest. The armrestis not a seating surface. Using the arm-rest as a seating surface may causeserious injury in an accident.

WARNING

Do not install a child restraint in thejump seats (King Cab model). Theseseats are not suitable for child re-straint installation.

When folding the jump seat, be carefulnot to squeeze your finger betweenthe seat cushion and the body side.

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This Supplemental Restraint System sectioncontains important information concerningthe driver and passenger supplemental airbags. The Supplemental Restraint System

Air Bags can help reduce impact force to thedriver and front passenger in certain frontalcollisions. The supplemental air bags aredesigned to supplement the crash protec-tion provided by the driver and front passen-ger seat belts and are not a substitute forthem. The seat belts should always be cor-rectly worn and the driver and front passen-ger seated a suitable distance away from thesteering wheel and instrument panel. SeeSeat belts for instructions and precautionson seat belt usage later in this section.

The supplemental air bags operate onlywhen the ignition switch is in the ON orSTART position.

WARNING

The supplemental air bags ordinarilywill not inflate in the event of a sideimpact, rear impact, roll over, orlower severity frontal collision. Al-ways wear your seat belts to helpreduce the risk or severity of injuryin various kinds of accidents.

The seat belts and the supplementalair bags are most effective when youare sitting back and upright in theseat. Supplemental air bags inflatewith great force. If you are unre-strained, leaning forward, sittingsideways or out of position in anyway, you are at greater risk of injuryor death in a crash and may alsoreceive serious or fatal injuries from

the supplemental air bag if you areup against it when it inflates. Alwayssit back against the seatback and as

far away as practical from the steing wheel or instrument panel. ways use the seat belts.

Keep hands on the outside of tsteering wheel. Placing them insithe steering wheel rim could increathe risk that they are injured when tsupplemental air bag inflates.

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WARNING

Never let children ride unrestraineDo not attempt to hold them in yo

lap or arms. Some examples of dagerous riding positions are shownthe previous illustrations.

Children may be severly injured killed when the supplemental air binflates if they are not properly strained.

Never install a rear-facing child straint in the front seat without tuing OFF the air bag. Be sure to tu

the air bag OFF. An inflating suppmental air bag could seriously injuor kill your child. See Child straints later in this section for dtails.

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The driver supplemental air bag is located inthe center of the steering wheel. The passen-

ger supplemental air bag is located in the topright section of the instrument panel.

These systems are designed to meet optionalcertification requirements under U.S. regula-

tions. They are also permitted in Canada. Theoptional certification allows air bags to be

designed to inflate somewhat less forcefullythan previously. However, all of the informa-tion, cautions and warnings in this manualstill apply and must be followed.

The supplemental air bag system is desigto inflate in higher severity frontal collisioalthough it may inflate if the forces in anotype of collision are similar to those of a hig

severity frontal impact. It may not inflatcertain frontal collisions. Vehicle damagelack of it) is not always an indication of prosupplemental air bag system operation.

The front passenger supplemental air baequipped with an ON/OFF switch. Becano rear seat exists where a rear facing crestraint can be secured, the switch is signed to turn OFF the passenger supmental air bag so that a rear facing c

restraint can be used in the front passenseat. See Passenger supplemental air ON/OFF switch and light later in this secfor details.

When the supplemental air bag inflatesfairly loud noise may be heard, followedthe release of smoke. This smoke is harmful and does not indicate a fire, care should be taken not to unintentioninhale it, as it may cause irritation choking. Those with a history of a breath

condition should get fresh air promptly.

The supplemental air bags, along with the of the seat belts, helps to cushion the impforce on the face and chest of the occupan

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can help save lives and reduce serious inju-ries. However, an inflating supplemental airbag may cause facial abrasions or other inju-ries. Supplemental air bags do not provide

restraint to the lower body.Seat belts should be correctly worn and thedriver and passenger seated upright as faras practical away from the steering wheel orinstrument panel. Since the supplementalair bags inflate quickly in order to helpprotect the front occupants, the force of thesupplemental air bag inflating can increasethe risk of injury if the occupant is too closeto or against the supplemental air bag mod-

ule during inflation.The supplemental air bags deflate quicklyafter a collision.

The supplemental air bags operate onlywhen the ignition switch is in the ON orSTART position.

WARNING

Do not attach any objects to thesteering wheel pad or on the instru-ment panel. Also, do not place any

objects between any occupant andthe steering wheel or on the instru-ment panel. Such objects may

become dangerous projectiles andcause injury if the supplemental airbag inflates.

Right after inflation, several supple-mental air bag system componentswill be hot. Do not touch them; youmay severely burn yourself.

No unauthorized changes should bemade to any components or wiring ofthe supplemental air bag system. Thisis to prevent accidental inflation ofthe supplemental air bag or damageto the supplemental air bag system.

Do not make unauthorized changes toyour vehicles electrical system, sus-pension system or front end structure.This could affect proper operation ofthe supplemental air bag system.

Tampering with the supplemental airbag system may result in serious per-sonal injury. Tampering includeschanges to the steering wheel and theinstrument panel assembly by placingmaterial over the steering wheel pad,above the dashboard, or by installingadditional trim material around thesupplemental air bag system.

Work around and on the supplemenair bag system should be done by authorized NISSAN dealer. Instation of electrical equipment shoualso be done by an authorized NSAN dealer. The yellow SRS wirinshould not be modified or disconected. Unauthorized electrical teequipment and probing devicshould not be used on the suppmental air bag system.

SRS wiring harnesses are coverwith yellow insulation either just bfore the harness connectors or ov

the complete harness for easy idetification.

When selling your vehicle, we request you inform the buyer about the supplemeair bag system and guide the buyer to appropriate sections in this owners manu



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PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTALAIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH ANDLIGHT

WARNING

Air bags and seat belts are designedwork as a unit. Do not switch the air bOFF unless you meet federal govement criteria. Switching off the air bmay increase the risk of serious or fainjuries in a collision where the air bwould have inflated.

In rare instances, some passengers exposed to serious injury risks from inflaair bags, especially if not properly strained. The U.S. and Canadian fedgovernments recognize other limited circstances in which an air bag could redsafety. The passenger air bag ON/Oswitch is, therefore, allowed in this vehiBecause the overall benefits of air bags great, in most situations air bags shouldbe switched off unless special governm

criteria exist.

The passenger air bag ON/OFF switclocated in the center of the instrumpanel, near the ashtray. It can be used

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turn the passenger supplemental air bagOFF.

The ON/OFF switch should ONLY be used

to turn the passenger supplemental air bagOFF when the following government criteriaexists:

Infants (less than 1 year old) in rearfacing child restraints MUST be placedin the front passenger seat.

Children ages 1-12 years MUST beplaced in the front passenger seat.

The passenger has a medical conditionwhich, according to a physician, causesthe air bag to pose a special risk andmakes the potential harm from the air-bag greater than the potential harmfrom turning off the air bag.

Seat belts and child restraints should al-ways be properly used. See Precautionson seat belt usage and Child restraintslater in this section for details.

To turn the passenger supplemental air bagOFF, insert the ignition key in the passengersupplemental air bag ON/OFF switch andturn the switch clockwise to the OFF position.Then remove the key. When the ignition isturned to the ON or START position the

passenger air bag OFF indicator light willilluminate to indicate the air bag is OFF. Toturn the passenger supplemental air bag ON,insert the ignition key in the passenger

supplemental air bag ON/OFF switch andturn the switch counter clockwise to the ONposition. Then remove the key. When theignition is turned to the ON or START posi-tion the passenger air bag OFF indicator lightwill illuminate for 7 seconds to indicate thesystem is working properly and then go out toindicate that the passenger supplemental airbag is ON.

When the switch is turned to the ON posi-tion, the passenger supplemental air bag isenabled and could inflate in a frontal colli-sion. When the switch is turned to the OFFposition, the passenger supplemental airbag is disabled and will not inflate in afrontal collision. The passenger supplemen-tal air bag OFF indicator light on the instru-ment panel illuminates when the passengersupplemental air bag ON/OFF switch isturned to the OFF position. The drivers side

supplemental air bag always remains en-abled and is not affected by the passengersupplemental air bag ON/OFF switch.

The passenger supplemental air bag light,

displaying OFF in the center of the insment panel, monitors the position of passenger supplemental air bag ON/Oswitch. When the ignition key is in the ON

START position, the light illuminates about 7 seconds and then turns off if thebag is ON/OFF switch is in the ON positor stays on if the passenger supplemeair bag ON/OFF switch is in the OFFposition.

WARNING

Do not switch the airbag OFF unleyou meet the federal government c

teria outlined previously. This vhicle is equipped with seat belts wa load limiter feature. The sebelts are designed to work with tair bags to reduce the risk of injuin a collision. The seat belts adesigned to release additional bwebbing during some collisionsreduce the concentration of force the occupants chest area. In a cosion with the airbag turned OFF, tseat belt may allow the occupaenough forward movement to incserious or fatal injuries.



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Keep the passenger supplementalair bag ON/OFF switch turned ONunless a rear-facing child restraintmust be used in the front seat, ifchildren ages 1-12 must be placed inthe front seat, or if the passengerhas a medical condition, which, ac-cording to a physician, causes theair bag to pose a special risk of harm(the federal government criteria). Ifthe switch is OFF, the air bag will notinflate in a collision as designed andthe extra protection provided by theair bag may be lost.

Be sure to turn the passengersupplemental air bag ON/OFF switchOFF when using a rear facing childrestraint in the front passenger seat.If it is not OFF, the air bag may inflatein a collision. The force of the rapidlyinflating air bag could cause seriousinjury or kill the child in the childrestraint. Children ages 1-12 andpersons with special medical condi-tions may also be at risk from aninflating air bag.

If the supplemental air bag warninglight located in the instrument panelnext to the speedometer comes onwhen the passenger supplementalair bag OFF light is also illuminated,something may be wrong with the airbag system. Infants, children ages1-12 or persons with special medicalconditions should not use the frontpassenger seat until the system ischecked by your NISSAN dealer.



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Warning labels about the supplemental airbag system are placed in the vehicle asshown in the illustration.

The supplemental air bag warning lidisplaying in the instrument pamonitors the circuits of the supplementabag system. The circuits monitored by supplemental air bag warning light are diagnosis sensor unit, the supplementabag modules and all related wiring.

When the ignition key is in the ON or STAposition, the supplemental air bag warnlight illuminates for about 7 seconds

then turns off. This means the systemoperational.

If any of the following system conditioccur, the supplemental air bag sys

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needs servicing and should be taken to yournearest authorized NISSAN dealer:

1. The supplemental air bag warning light

does not come on and remain on for 7seconds and then go off as described.

2. The supplemental air bag warning lightflashes intermittently or remains on.

3. The supplemental air bag warning lightdoes not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the SupplementalRestraint System (supplemental air bagsystem) may not function properly. It must

be checked and repaired.WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warninglight is on, it could mean that thesupplemental air bag system will notoperate in an accident.

Repair and replacement procedure

The supplemental air bag modules are de-signed to inflate on a one-time-only basis.As a reminder, unless it is damaged, thesupplemental air bag warning light remainsilluminated after inflation has occurred.

Repair and replacement of the supplemen-tal air bag system should be done only byan authorized NISSAN dealer.

To ensure long-term functioning, thesupplemental air bag system must beinspected 10 years after the date ofmanufacture noted on the certificationlabel located on the driver side rear doorjamb pillar.

When maintenance work is required on thevehicle, the supplemental air bag systemand related parts should be pointed out tothe person conducting the maintenance. Theignition key must always be in the LOCK

position when working under the hood orinside the vehicle.

WARNING

Once the supplemental air bag in-flates, the supplemental air bagmodule will not function again andshould be replaced by an authorizedNISSAN dealer. The supplemental airbag module cannot be repaired.

The supplemental air bag systeshould be inspected by an authrized NISSAN dealer if there is adamage to the front end portionthe vehicle.

If you need to dispose of the suppmental air bag or scrap the vehiccontact an authorized NISSAdealer. Correct supplemental air bdisposal procedures are set forththe appropriate NISSAN ServManual. Incorrect disposal procdures could cause personal injury



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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGE

Your chances of being injured in an accidentand/or the severity of injury may be greatlyreduced if you are wearing your seat beltand it is properly adjusted. NISSAN stronglyencourages you and all of your passengersto buckle up every time you drive, even ifyour seating position includes a supplemen-tal air bag.

Most U.S. States and Canadian prov-inces or territories may specify that seatbelts be worn at all times when a vehicleis being driven.

WARNING

Every person who drives or rides inthis vehicle should use a seat belt atall times. Children should be prop-erly restrained and, if appropriate, inchild restraints.

The belt should be properly adjustedto a snug fit. Failure to do so mayreduce the effectiveness of the entirerestraint system and increase the

chance or severity of injury in an acci-dent. Serious injury or death can occurif the seat belt is not worn properly.

Always route the shoulder belt ovyour shoulder and across yochest. Never run the belt behind yoback, under your arm or across yoneck. The belt should be away froyour face and neck, but not fallioff your shoulder.

Position the lap belt as low as posible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT TWAIST. A lap belt worn too hi

could increase the risk of interinjuries in an accident.

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Be sure the seat belt tongue is se-curely fastened to the proper buckle.

Do not wear the belt inside out ortwisted. Doing so may reduce itseffectiveness.

Do not allow more than one personto use the same belt.

Never carry more people in the ve-hicle than there are seat belts.

Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea or in a slide-in camper or othertype cargo area cover while the vehicleis in motion. These areas do not con-

tain seat belts. It is not designed forpassengers. They could be injured insudden braking or a collision.

If the seat belt warning lamp glowscontinuously while the ignition isturned ON with all doors closed andall seat belts fastened, it may indi-cate a malfunction in the system.Have the system checked by an au-thorized NISSAN dealer.

All seat belt assemblies includingretractors and attaching hardwareshould be inspected after any colli-sion by an authorized NISSAN dealer.NISSAN recommends that all seat-belt assemblies in use during a colli-sion be replaced unless the collisionwas minor and the belts show nodamage and continue to operateproperly. Seat belt assemblies not in

use during a collision should also beinspected and replaced if either dam-age or improper operation is noted.

CHILD SAFETYChildren need adults to help protect thThey need to be properly restrained.

The proper restraint depends on childs size. Generally, infants upabout 1 year and less than 20 poundskg) should be placed in rear facing chrestraints. Front facing child restraare available for children who outgrear facing child restraints.

WARNING

Be sure to turn the passengsupplemental air bag ON/OFF swit

OFF when using a rear facing chrestraint in the front passenger seIf it is not OFF, the air bag may inflain a collision. The force of the rapidinflating air bag could cause serioinjury or kill the child in the chrestraint.

Do not install a child restraint in tjump seats (King Cab model). Theseats are not suitable for child

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Do not install a child restraint in thecenter position of the front benchseat. This position is not suitable forchild restraint installation.

Infants and children need special pro-tection. The vehicles seat belts maynot fit them properly. The shoulderbelt may come too close to the face orneck. The lap belt may not fit overtheir small hip bones. In an accident,an improperly fitting seat belt couldcause serious or fatal injury. Alwaysuse appropriate child restraints.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces orterritories require the use of approved childrestraints for infants and small children. SeeChild restraints later in this section formore information.

In addition, there are many types of childrestraints available for larger children whichshould be used for maximum protection.

NISSAN recommends that all preteensand children be restrained in the rear

seat if available. According to accidentstatistics, children are safer when prop-erly restrained in the rear seat than in thefront seat.

This is especially important becauseyour vehicle has a supplemental re-straint system (Supplemental air bagsystem) for the front passenger (For pre-

cautions, see Supplemental restraintsystem earlier in this section). Also, seePassenger air bag ON/OFF switch andlight earlier in this section.

Infants and small children

NISSAN recommends that infants and smallchildren be seated in child restraints thatcomply with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards or Canadian Motor VehicleSafety Standards. You should choose achild restraint which fits your vehicle andalways follow the manufacturers instruc-tions for installation and use.

Larger children

Children who are too large for child re-straints should be seated and restrained bythe seat belts which are provided.

If the childs seating position has a shoulderbelt that fits close to the face or neck, the

use of a booster seat (commercially avail-able) may help overcome this. The boosterseat should raise the child so the shoulderbelt is properly positioned across the top,

middle portion of the shoulder and the belt is low on the hips. The booster sshould fit the vehicle seat and have a lacertifying that it complies with Federal Mo

Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian tor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the chas grown so the shoulder belt is no lonon or near the face and neck, use shoulder belt without the booster seat.

WARNING

Never let a child stand or kneel on aseat and do not allow a child in tcargo areas while the vehicle is moing. The child could be seriously jured or killed in an accident.

PREGNANT WOMENNISSAN recommends that pregnant womuse seat belts. Contact your doctor for scific recommendations. The lap belt shobe worn snug and positioned as lowpossible around the hips, not the waist.

INJURED PERSONS

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THREE-POINT TYPE WITHRETRACTOR

WARNING

Every person who drives or rides inthis vehicle should use a seat belt atall times. Children should be prop-erly restrained and, if appropriate, ina child restraint.

Do not ride in a moving vehicle when

the seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accident

you could be thrown into it and re-ceive neck or other serious injuries.You could also slide under the lap beltand receive serious internal injuries.

For most effective protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, the seatshould be upright. Always sit wellback in the seat and adjust the seatbelt properly.

Fastening the seat belt

1. Adjust the seat.

2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-tor and insert the tongue into the buckleuntil it clicks.

The retractor is designed to lock duringa sudden stop or on impact. A slowpulling motion permits the seat belt tomove, and allows you some freedom ofmovement in the seat.

3. Position the lap belt portion low on hips as shown.

4. Pull the shoulder belt portion towardretractor to take up extra slack.

The front passenger seat belt has a cining mechanism for child restraint instation. It is referred to as the automatic lockmode.

When the cinching mechanism is activa

the seat belt cannot be extracted again uthe seat belt tongue is detached from buckle and the seat belt is fully retract

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See Child restraints later in this section formore information.

The automatic locking mode should beused only for child restraint installation.

During normal seat belt use by a passen-ger, the locking mode should not beactivated. If it is activated it may causeuncomfortable seat belt tension.

Unfastening the seat beltTo unfasten the seat belt, press the buttonon the buckle. The seat belt automaticallyretracts.

Checking seat belt operationSeat belt retractors are designed to lockseat belt movement by two separate meth-ods:

1) When the seat belt is pulled quickly from

the retractor.

2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To increase your confidence in the seat

belts, check the operation as follows.

Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quicforward. The retractor should lock restrict further belt movement.

If the retractor does not lock during check, or if you have any questions abseat belt operation, see an authoriNISSAN dealer.

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Shoulder belt height adjustment(front seats only)

The shoulder belt anchor height should beadjusted to the position best for you. (SeePrecautions on seat belt usage earlier inthis section.) To adjust, squeeze the adjust-ment buttons and move the shoulder beltanchor to the desired position, so the beltpasses over the center of the shoulder. Thebelt should be away from your face and

neck, but not falling off of your shoulder.Release the adjustment buttons to lock theshoulder belt anchor into position.

WARNING

After adjustment, release the but-tons and try to move the shoulderbelt anchor up and down to makesure it is securely fixed in position.

The shoulder belt anchor heightshould be adjusted to the positionbest for you. Failure to do so mayreduce the effectiveness of the en-tire restraint system and increasethe chance or severity of injury in anaccident.

TWO-POINT TYPE WITHOUT RTRACTOR (Center of 60/40 benseat)

On 60/40 bench seat equipped models, center seat belt buckle and tonque identified by the word CENTER. The censeat belt tongue can be fastened only intcenter seat belt buckle.

Pull down and latch the armrest/stor

compartment lid and push up the arm assembly to the upright position.

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TWO-POINT TYPE WITHOUTRETRACTOR (Jump seat andcenter of bench seat)

WARNING

Do not install a child restraint in thejump seats (King Cab model). Theseseats are not suitable for child re-straint installation.

Do not install a child restraint in the

center position of the front benchseat. This position is not suitable forchild restraint installation.

Serious or fatal injury could occur.

Selecting the correct set of seat

beltsThe center seat belt buckle and tongue areidentified by by the word CENTER. Thecenter seat belt tongue can only be fas-tened into the center seat belt buckle.

Fastening the seat belt1. Insert the tongue into the buckle un

clicks.

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2. Tighten the belt by pulling the free end ofthe belt away from the tongue, then pullthe belt clip to take up the slack.

3. Position the lap belt low on the hips asillustrated. 4. Loosen the belt by holding the tongua right angle to the belt, then pull on belt.

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Unfastening the beltTo unfasten the belt, press the button on thebuckle.

SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

If, because of body size or driving position,it is not possible to properly fit the lap-

shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender isavailable which is compatible with the in-stalled seat belts. The extender adds ap-proximately 8 inches (200 mm) of lengthand may be used for either the driver or frontpassenger seating position. See an autho-rized NISSAN dealer for assistance if theextender is required.

WARNING

Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,made by the same company whichmade the original equipment seatbelts, should be used with NISSANseat belts.

Persons who can use the standardseat belt should not use an extender.Such unnecessary use could resultin serious personal injury in theevent of an accident.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

To clean the seat belt webbings, apa mild soap solution or any solurecommended for cleaning upholstercarpet. Then wipe with a cloth and althe seat belts to dry in the shade. Doallow the seat belts to retract until tare completely dry.

If dirt builds up in the shoulder bguide of the seat belt anchors, the sbelts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoder belt guide with a clean, dry cloth

Periodically check to see that the s

belt and the metal components, sas buckles, tongues, retractors, flexwires and anchors, work properlyloose parts, deterioration, cuts or otdamage on the webbing is found, entire seat belt assembly should beplaced.

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WARNING Infants and small children should

always be placed in an appropriatechild restraint while riding in the ve-hicle. Failure to use a child restraintcan result in serious injury or death.

Children and infants should never becarried on your lap. It is not possiblefor even the strongest adult to resistthe forces of a severe accident. The

child could be crushed between theadult and parts of the vehicle. Also,do not put the same seat belt aroundboth your child and yourself.

Never install a rear-facing child re-straint in the front seat, unless thepassenger supplemental air bag isOFF. Be sure to turn the passengersupplemental air bag ON/OFF switchOFF. An inflating air bag could seri-ously injure or kill your child. SeePassenger supplemental air bagON/OFF switch and light earlier inthis section.

An improperly installed child re-straint could lead to serious injury ordeath in an accident.

In general, child restraints are de-signed to be installed with a lap beltor the lap portion of a three-pointtype seat belt.

Child restraints for infants and small chil-dren of various sizes are offered by severalmanufacturers. When selecting any childrestraint, keep the following points in mind:

1) Choose only a restraint with a label cer-tifying that it complies with Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Cana-dian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

2) Check the child restraint in your vehicleto be sure it is compatible with the vehi-

cles seat and seat belt system. Choa child restraint that meets the guideliof the Society of Automotive Enginerecommended practice J1819 for c

restraint installation.3) If the child restraint is compatible w

your vehicle, place your child in the crestraint and check the various adjments to be sure the child restraincompatible with your child. Always folall of the recommended procedures.

All U.S. states and provinces of Canarequire that infants and small childrenrestrained in an approved child restraat all times while the vehicle is beoperated.

WARNING

Do not install a child restraint in tjump seats (King Cab model). Theseats are not suitable for child straint installation.

Do not install a child restraint in tcenter position of the front benseat. This position is not suitable fchild restraint installation.

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Improper use of a child restraint canresult in increased injuries for boththe infant or child and other occu-pants in the vehicle.

Follow all of the child restraintmanufacturers instructions for in-stallation and use. When purchasinga child restraint, be sure to selectone which will fit your child andvehicle as it may not be possible toproperly install some types of childrestraints in your vehicle.

If the child restraint is not anchoredproperly, the risk of a child being

injured in a collision or a suddenstop greatly increases.

Adjustable seatbacks should be po-sitioned to fit the child restraint, butas upright as possible.

After attaching the child restraint,test it before you place the child in it.Tilt it from side to side. Try to tug itforward and check to see if the beltholds the restraint in place. If the

restraint is not secure, tighten thebelt as necessary.

For a front facing child restraint,check to make sure the shoulder beltdoes not go in front of the childsface or neck. If it does, put the shoul-

der belt behind the child restraint. When your child restraint is not in

use, keep it secured with a seat beltto prevent it from being thrownaround in case of a sudden stop oraccident.

CAUTION

Remember that a child restraint left in aclosed vehicle can become very hot.Check the seating surface and bucklesbefore placing your child in the childrestraint.

FRONT FACING INSTALLATIONON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT(Three-point type with retractor)

WARNING

Keep the passenger supplemenair bag ON/OFF switch turned Ounless a rear-facing child restraintused in the front seat. If the switchOFF the air bag will not inflate in

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The three-point belt in your vehicleis equipped with an automatic lock-ing mode retractor which must beused when installing a child re-

straint.

Failure to use the retractors lockingmode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The re-straint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to thechild in a sudden stop or collision.

Be sure to turn the passengersupplemental air bag ON/OFF switchOFF when using a rear facing childrestraint in the front passenger seat.If it is not OFF, the air bag may inflatein a collision. The force of the rapidlyinflating air bag could cause seriousinjury or kill the child in the childrestraint.

If the supplemental air bag warninglight located in the instrument panelnext to the speedometer comes onwhen the passenger supplemental air

bag OFF indicator light is also illumi-nated, something may be wrong

with the supplemental air bag sys-tem. Do not use a child restraint in thefront passenger seat until the systemis checked by your NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

When installing a rear facing child re-straint, the passenger supplemental airbag must be disabled using the ON/OFFswitch. See Passenger supplementalair bag ON/OFF switch and light earlierin this section.

If you choose to install a child restraint infront seat, follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the frpassenger seat. Always follow thestraint manufacturers instructions.

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2. Route the seat belt tongue through thechild restraint and insert the belt tongueinto the buckle until you hear and feel thelatch engage. Be sure to follow the childrestraint manufacturers instructions forbelt routing.

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thebelt is fully extended. At this time, theretractor is in the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode). It reverts back toemergency locking mode when the belt isfully retracted.

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5. Before placing the child in the child re-straint, use force to tilt the child restraintfrom side to side, and tug it forward tomake sure it is securely held in place.

6. Check that the retractor is in the auto-matic locking mode by trying to pull morebelt out of the retractor. If you cannot pullany more belt webbing out of the retrac-tor, the belt is in the automatic lockingmode.

7. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thebelt is not locked, repeat steps threethrough six.

After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt is fully retracted, the automaticlocking mode (child restraint mode) is can-celed.

REAR FACING INSTALLATIONON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT(Three-point type with retractor)

WARNING Keep the passenger supplemen

air bag ON/OFF switch turned Ounless a rear-facing child restraintused in the front seat. If the switchOFF the air bag will not inflate incollision as designed.

Be sure to turn the passengsupplemental air bag ON/OFF switOFF when using a rear facing ch

restraint in the front passenger seIf it is not OFF, the air bag may inflain a collision. The force of the rapidinflating air bag could cause serioinjury or kill the child in the chrestraint. See Passenger suppmental air bag ON/OFF switch alight earlier in this section.

If the supplemental air bag warnilight located in the instrument pan

next to the speedometer comes when the passenger supplemental

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bag OFF indicator light is also illumi-nated, something may be wrong withthe air bag system. Do not use a childrestraint in the front passenger seat

until the system is checked by yourNISSAN dealer.

The passenger three-point seat beltis equipped with an automatic lock-ing mode retractor which must beused when installing a child re-straint.

Failure to use the automatic lockingmode will result in the child restraintnot being properly secured. The re-

straint could tip over or otherwise beunsecured and cause injury to thechild in a sudden stop or collision.

If you choose to install a child restraint,follow these steps:

1. Position the child restraint on the frontpassenger seat. Always follow the re-straint manufacturers instructions.

2. Route the seat belt tongue through child restraint and insert the belt tonginto the buckle until you hear and feellatch engage. Be sure to follow the crestraint manufacturers instructionsbelt routing.

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3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of thebelt is fully extended. At this time, the beltretractor is in the automatic locking mode(child restraint mode). It reverts back toemergency locking mode when the belt isfully retracted.

4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on thebelt to remove any slack in the belt.

5. Before placing the child in the childstraint, use force to tilt the child restrafrom side to side, and tug it forwardmake sure it is securly held in place.

6. Ensure the retractor is in the automlocking mode by trying to pull more out of the retractor. If you cannot pull more belt webbing out of the retracthe belt is in the automatic locking mo

7. Check to make sure the child restrain

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After the child restraint is removed and theseat belt is fully retracted the automaticlocking mode (child restraint mode) is can-celed.

TOP STRAP CHILD RESTRAINTIf your child restraint has a top strap, installthe anchor bracket to the provided anchorpoint. Anchor bracket hardware must beinstalled. The top strap anchor bracket hard-ware is available through an authorizedNISSAN dealer.

Part # 88894-89900

Secure the child restraint with the three-

point seat belt and latch the top strap hookonto the anchor bracket. Make sure theshoulder belt is placed between the seatback and child restraint. To install the an-

chor bracket, a metric bolt of the dimensilisted below must be used.

Bolt diameter: 8.0 mmBolt length: at least 1.18 in (30 mm

Thread pitch: 1.25 mm

WARNING

Do not install a child restraint in tcenter position of the front benseat. This position is not suitable fchild restraint installation.

A child restraint anchor point is dsigned to withstand only those loaimposed by correctly fitted child

straints. Under no circumstancesit to be used for adult seat belts harnesses.

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Anchor point location

An anchor point is located under the rearwindow. The back panel carpet is perforatedto allow access to the anchor point.

An authorized NISSAN dealer can assistyou with the installation of your child re-straint.

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2 Instruments and controls

Meters and gauges ................................................2-2

Speedometer and odometer ..................................2-3

Tachometer (if so equipped)..................................2-5

Engine coolant temperature gauge........................2-5

Fuel gauge .............................................................2-6

Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................2-7

Theft warning (if so equipped) .............................2-13

Headlight and turn signal switch ..........................2-15

Daytime running light system (Canada only) .......2-15

Front fog light switch (if so equipped)..................2-16

Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................2-17

Instrument brightness control...............................2-17

Hazard warning flasher switch .............................2-18

Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ash tray ...........2-18

Power point (if so equipped) ................................2-19

Cup holder (if so equipped) .................................2-20

Dome light and cargo light ...................................2-21

Map lights (if so equipped)...................................2-21

Manual windows...................................................2-22

Power windows (if so equipped)..........................2-22

Automatic power window switch ..........................2-23Rear sliding window (if so equipped)...................2-23

Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................2-24

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SpeedometerThe speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

Odometer

The odometer records the total distance thevehicle has been driven.

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Trip odometer

The trip odometer records the distance of

individual trips. Before each trip reset thetrip odometer.

Push the reset knob to change the displayas follows:ODO (odometer),TRIP A,TRIP B,ODO.

Push and hold the reset knob for more than1 second to reset either trip odometer.

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The tachometer indicates engine speed inrevolutions per minute (r/min).

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches thered zone, shift to a higher gear. Operat-ing the engine in the red zone maycause serious engine damage.

The gauge indicates the engine coolanttemperature.

The engine coolant temperature varies withthe outside air temperature and driving con-ditions.

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates over the normrange, stop the vehicle as soon safely possible. If the engine is ove

heated, continued operation of the vhicle may seriously damage the enginSee the In case of emergency sectifor immediate action required.

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G COOTEMPERATURE GAUGE


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The gauge indicates the APPROXIMATE

fuel level in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during brak-ing, turning, acceleration, or going up ordownhill.

The gauge needle is designed to hold itsposition when the ignition key is turned OFF.

Refill the fuel tank before the gaugeregisters E (Empty).

CAUTION

If the vehicle is driven with the fuel levelvery low, the malfunction indicator light

may come on. Refuel as soon as pos-sible. After driving for a while, the lightshould remain off. If the light remainson, have the vehicle inspected by anauthorized NISSAN dealer.

For additional information, see theMalfunction indicator light (MIL) laterin this section.

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Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsLow fuel warning light

(if so equipped)or

Anti-lock brake warning

light

or Brake warning light Low washer fluid warning light Supplemental air bag warning light

High beam indicator light 4-wheel drive indicator lightPassenger supplemental air bag

OFF indicator light.

Seat belt reminder light and chimeCruise indicator light

(if so equipped)

Automatic transmission park warning

light

Engine oil pressure warning lightOverdrive off indicator light

(automatic transmission only)

Automatic transmission oil temperatu

warning light

Charge warning light Malfunction indicator light

Checking bulbs

Apply the parking brake and turn the ignitionkey to ON without starting the engine. Thefollowing lights come on:

, , , or , ,

If the driver side seat belt is fastened thelight will not come on.

The following lights come on briefly andthen go off:

or ,

If any light fails to come on, it may indica burned-out bulb or an open circuit in electrical system. Have the system repapromptly.

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Turn signal/hazard indicatorlights

These lights flash when the turn signal

switch or hazard switch is turned on.

or Brake warninglight

This light functions for both the parkingbrake and the foot brake systems.

When the ignition key is in the ON position,the light comes on when the parking brakeis applied and also warns of a low brakefluid level. If the light comes on while the

engine is running with the parking brake notapplied, stop the vehicle and perform thefollowing:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluidas necessary. See Brake and clutch fluidin the Do-it-yourself section of thismanual.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have thewarning system checked by an autho-rized NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

Your brake system may not be work-ing properly if the warning light is on.Driving could be dangerous. If you

judge it to be safe, drive carefully tothe nearest service station for repairs.Otherwise have your vehicle towed.

Pressing the brake pedal with theengine stopped and/or low brakefluid level may increase your stop-ping distance and require greaterpedal effort as well as pedal travel.

If the level is below the minimummark on the brake fluid reservoir, do

not drive until the brake system hasbeen checked at an authorized NIS-SAN dealer.

High beam indicator light

This blue light comes on when the headlighthigh beams are on and goes out when thelow beams are selected.

The high beam indicator light also comes onwhen the passing signal is activated.

Seat belt warning light achime

The light and chime remind you to fas

your seat belts. If the drivers seat beNOT securely fastened when the ignikey is turned to ON or START, the chsounds five times and the light illuminat

Supplemental air bagwarning light

When the ignition key is in the ON or STAposition, the supplemental air bag warn

light illuminates for about 7 seconds then turns off. This means the systemoperational.

If any of the following conditions occur, supplemental restraint system needs svicing and your vehicle must be taken toauthorized authorized NISSAN dealer:

1. The supplemental air bag warning ldoes not come on and remain on foseconds and then go off as descri

above.

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3. The supplemental air bag warning lightdoes not come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the supplemen-tal restraint system may not function properly.

For additional details on the Supplementalrestraint system (Supplemental air bag sys-tem), see the Seats, restraints and supple-mental air bag systems section of thismanual

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warninglight is on, it could mean that the airbag will not operate in an accident.

Passenger supplemental airbag OFF indicator light

The passenger supplemental air bag isequipped with an ON/OFF switch. Theswitch is located in the center of the instru-ment panel, near the ashtray. When theswitch is turned to the ON position, thepassenger supplemental air bag is enabled

and could inflate in a frontal collision. Whenthe switch is turned to the OFF position, thepassenger supplemental air bag is disabledand will not inflate in a frontal collision. The

passenger supplemental air bag OFF indi-cator light on the instrument panel illumi-nates when the passenger supplemental airbag ON/OFF switch is turned to the OFFposition. The drivers side supplemental air

bag always remains enabled and is notaffected by the passenger supplemental airbag ON/OFF switch. The key for the pas-senger supplemental air bag ON/OFFswitch should not be left in the switch.Remove the key after turning the switch inthe desired position. Do not leave a key inthe switch. See Passenger supplementalair bag ON/OFF switch and light in Section1 for details.

Engine oil pressure warninglight

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. Ifthe light flickers or comes on during normaldriving, pull off the road in a safe area, stopthe engine immediately and call an autho-rized NISSAN dealer.

The oil pressure warning light is notdesigned to indicate a low oil level. Use

the dipstick to check the oil level. SeeEngine oil in the Do-it-yourself sectionof this manual.

CAUTION

Running the engine with the oil presure warning light on could cause seous damage to the engine almost i

mediately. Turn off the engine as soas it is safe to do so.

Charge warning light

If this light comes on while the enginerunning, it may indicate a problem with charging system. Turn the engine off check the generator belt. If the belt is loobroken, missing or if the light remains on,

an authorized NISSAN dealer immediate

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the beltloose, broken or missing.

Low fuel warning light(if so equipped)

This light comes on when the fuel in the ta

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There will be a small reserve of fuelremaining in the tank when the fuelgauge needle reaches E (Empty).

Low washer fluid warning

light (Canada only)

This light comes on when the washer tankfluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid asnecessary. See Window washer fluid inthe Do-it-yourself section of this manual.

4-wheel drive indicator light

This light comes on when the transfer shiftcontrol lever is in the 4H or 4L position.

WARNING

When parking the vehicle, apply theparking brake and always make sureto shift the transfer control leversinto the 2H, 4H or 4L position.

Failure to engage the transfer leverin 2H, 4H or 4L could result in thevehicle moving unexpectedly, whichin turn could result in serious per-

sonal injury or property damage.

Automatic transmission parkwarning light( model)

This light indicates that the automatic trans-mission parking function is not engaged. Ifthe transfer control is not secured in anydrive position while the automatic transmis-sion selector lever is in the P position, thetransmission will disengage and the wheelwill not lock.

Shift the transfer control lever into the 2H or4L position when the warning light comeson.

When parking, always make sure that thetransfer lever is in H or 4L and theparking brake is set.

If the ATP light is ON, this indicates thatthe automatic transmission P position willnot function and the transfer lever is in N(neutral).

Failure to engage the transfer controllever in H or 4L could result in the vehicle

moving unexpectedly, resulting in seriouspersonal injury or property damage.

Automatic transmission temperature warning light( model)

This light comes on when the automtransmission oil temperature is too highthe light comes on while driving, reducevehicle speed as soon as safely possuntil the light turns off.

Continued vehicle operation when A/T oil temperature warning light ismay damage the automatic transmsion.

Cruise indicator light (if equipped)

This light comes on while the vehicle speis controlled by the cruise control systemthe CRUISE indicator blinks, have the stem checked by an authorized NISSdealer.

or Anti-lock brake waing light

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system checked by an authorized NISSANdealer.

If an abnormality occurs in the system, theanti-lock function ceases but the ordinary

brakes continue to operate normally.If the light comes on while you are driving,contact an authorized NISSAN dealer forrepair.

Overdrive off indicator light(if so equipped)

This light comes on when the overdriveswitch is pushed to the OFF position.

Key reminder chime

The chime sounds when the drivers door isopened and the key is left in the ignitionswitch. Take the ignition key when you leavethe vehicle.

Light reminder chime

A chime sounds if the drivers door isopened with the headlight switch on unlessthe ignition key is in the ON position. Turn

the headlight switch off when you leave thevehicle.

Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible wearwarnings. When a brake pad requires re-placement, it makes a high pitched scraping

sound when the vehicle is in motion whetheror not the brake pedal is depressed. Havethe brakes checked as soon as possible ifthe warning sound is heard.

Malfunction indicator light(MIL)

If the malfunction indicator light comes onsteady or blinks while the engine is running,it may indicate a potential emission control

problem.The malfunction indicator light may alsocome on steady or blink if the fuel filler caphas not been closed tightly or if the fuel tankis nearly empty. Check to make sure the fuelcap is secure and that you have at leastthree gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fueltank.

Operation

After driving for a while, the light shouldremain off if no other potential emisssioncontrol system problem exists.

The malfunction indicator light will comein one of two ways:

Malfunction indicator light on steady emission control system malfunction been detected. Have the vehicle spected by an authorized NISSdealer. You do not need to have yvehicle towed to the dealer.

Malfunction indicator light blinking engine misfire has been detected whmay damage the emission control stem. To reduce or avoid emission consystem damage:

do not drive at speeds above 45 M(72 km/h).

avoid hard acceleration or decelerat avoid steep uphill grades. if possible, reduce the amount of ca

being hauled or towed.

The malfunction indicator light may sblinking and come on steady.

Have the vehicle inspected by an aurized NISSAN dealer. You do not needhave your vehicle towed to the dealer.

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CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation withouthaving the emission control systemchecked and repaired as necessary

could lead to poor driveability, reducedfuel economy, and possible damage tothe emission control system.


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The theft warning system provides visual

and audio alarm signals if parts of thevehicle are disturbed.

How to activate the theft warningsystem

1. Close all windows.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Close the hood and both doors.

4. Push the button on the multi-remote controller. Both doors lock. Thehazard lights flash twice and the horn

beeps once to indicate both doors arelocked.

When the button is pushed with both

doors locked, the hazard lights flash twice

and the horn beeps once as a reminder thatthe doors are already locked. The horn mayor may not beep once. Refer to silencingthe horn beep feature later in this section.

The system can be activated even if thewindows are open.

5. Confirm that the SECURITY indicatorlight comes on. The SECURITY lightglows for about 30 seconds and then

begins to flash once every three seconds.The system is now activated. If, duringthis 30-second time period, the door isunlocked by the key or the multi-remotecontroller, or the ignition key is turned toACC or ON, the system will not activate.

If the key is turned slowly when lock-ing the door, the system may not acti-vate. Furthermore, if the key is turnedexcessively to the unlock position, the

system may be deactivated when thekey is removed. If the indicator lightfails to glow for 30 seconds, unlockthe door once and lock it again.

Even when the driver and/or passgers are in the vehicle, the system activate with both doors, and holocked and ignition key off. Turn ignition key to ACC or ON to turn system off.

The theft warning system is NOT activateone of the following occurs:

A door is unlocked or the ignition keturned to the ACC or ON position durthe 30 seconds in which the SECURlight stays on.

The SECURITY light blinks at a ste1/2 second on - 1/2 second off rate

door, or the hood is open and the kenot in the ACC or ON position). Whenignition key is turned to the ACC or position, the SECURITY light turns o

Theft warning system operation

The theft warning system emits the folling alarm:

The headlights blink and the horn souintermittently. In addition, the starter m

tor does not operate.

The alarm automatically turns off after 3 minutes. However, the alarm reactiva

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if the vehicle is tampered with again. Thealarm can be shut off by unlocking a doorwith the key or by pressing the but-

ton on the multi-remote controller.

The alarm is activated by: opening a door without using the key

(even if the door is unlocked by releasingthe door inside lock switch).

opening the hood.

How to stop the alarm

The alarm stops only by unlocking a doorwith the key or by pressing the button

on the multi-remote controller. The alarmdoes not stop if the ignition switch is turnedto ACC or ON position.

Silencing the horn beep feature

If desired, the horn beep feature can bedeactivated using the multi-remote controller.

To deactivate: Press and hold theand buttons for at least two

seconds.The hazard lights will quickly flash threetimes to confirm that the horn beep featurehas been deactivated.

To activate: Press and hold the and

buttons for at least two secondsonce more.

The hazard lights will quickly flash thtimes to confirm that the horn beep feathas been reactivated.

Deactivating the horn beep feature does

silence the horn if the alarm is triggeredIf the system does not operate as scribed above, have it checked byauthorized NISSAN dealer.

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Lighting

Turn the switch to the posit ion:The front combination, rear combination,license plate and instrument panel lightscome on.

Turn the switch to the position:The headlights come on and all the otherlights remain on.

To select the high beam function, push thelever forward. The high beam lights come

on and the light illuminates. Pull it backto select the low beam.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT

SYSTEM (Canada only)

The headlights automatically illuminate at areduced intensity when the engine is startedwith the parking brake released. The day-time running lights operate with the head-light switch in the OFF position or in the

position. Turn the headlight switchto the position for full i lluminationwhen driving at night. If the parking brake isapplied before the engine is started, thedaytime running lights do not illuminate. Thedaytime running lights illuminate once theparking brake is released. The daytime run-

ning lights will remain on until the ignit

switch is turned off.

WARNING

When the daytime running light systeis active, tail lights on your vehicle wnot be on. It is necessary at dusk turn on your headlights. Failure to so could cause an accident injuriyourself and others.

Passing signalPulling the lever toward you turns on headlight high beam.

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Turn signal

Move the lever up or down to signal theturning direction. When the turn is com-pleted, the turn signal cancels automatically.

Lane change signal

To indicate a lane change, move the leverup or down to the point where the indicatorlight begins to flash, but the lever does notlatch.

To turn the front fog lights on, rotate theswitch to the position.

To turn them off, rotate the switch to theOFF position.

The headlight switch must be in the

position (low beam headlights on) for

the fog lights to operate. The fog lights

automatically turn off whenever the high

beam headlight function is selected.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER ANDWASHER SWITCH

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The ignition switch must be in the ON positionfor the wipers or washer to be activated. Pushthe lever down to operate the wipers, and pullthe lever toward you to operate the washer.Operating the washer automatically cycles

the wipers several times.

Intermittent wiper operation can be adjustedfrom 1 to 19 seconds by turning the timecontrol knob (Type C only).

CAUTION

Do not operate the washer continu-ously for more than 30 seconds.

Do not operate the washer if thereservoir tank is empty.

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washersolution may freeze on the windshieldand obscure your vision which maylead to an accident. Warm the wind-shield with the defroster before youwash the windshield.

The instrument brightness control opera

when the light switch is in the position.

Turn the control to adjust the brightnesthe instrument panel lights.

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WASHER SWITCH CONTROL


HAZARD WARNING FLASHERSWITCH

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Push the switch on to warn other drivers

when you must stop or park under emer-gency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.

WARNING

When stalled or stopped on the road-way under emergency conditions,move the vehicle well off the road.

Do not use the hazard warning flash-ers while moving on the highwayunless unusual circumstances forceyou to drive so slowly that your ve-hicle might become a hazard to othertraffic.

Turn signals do not work when thehazard warning flasher lights are on.

The hazard warning flashers can be actu-ated with the ignition switch in any position.

Some state laws may prohibit the use ofthe hazard warning flasher switch whiledriving. The cigarette lighter element is an acc

sory. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighteequivalent can be purchased from an autrized NISSAN dealer.

The cigarette lighter operates when ignition switch is in the ACC or ON posit

Push the lighter in all the way. When lighter is heated, it springs out.

Return the lighter to its original position ause.

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WARNING

The cigarette lighter should not beused while driving so that full attentionmay be given to the driving operation.

CAUTION

The cigarette lighter socket is a powersource for the cigarette lighter elementonly. The use of the cigarette lightersocket as a power source for any otheraccessory is not recommended.

POWER POINT (if so equipped)

There is a power point for powering acces-sories mounted in the instrument panel. It israted at 12 Volts 120 Watts maximum.

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WARNING

The cup holder should not be usedwhile driving so that full attention maybe given to the driving operation.

CAUTION

Avoid abrupt starting and brakingwhen the cup holder is being used toprevent spilling the drink. If the liq-uid is hot, it can scald you or yourpassenger.

Use only soft cups in the cup holder.Hard objects can injure you in anaccident.

Some cup holders have a rubber insert thatcan be removed for cleaning and for usinglarger cups.

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DOME LIGHT AND CARGOLIGHT

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Each dome light has a three-position switchand operates regardless of ignition keyposition.

When the switch is in the OFF position,the dome light does not illuminate, re-gardless of door position.

When the switch is in the center k orDOOR position, the dome light illumi-nates by opening a door.

When the switch is in the ON position,the dome light illuminates whether eitherdoor is opened or closed.

Cargo light operation

On some King Cab models, the light can beused as a cargo light by simply pulling thelight down. This light is convenient at nightwhen loading cargo.

For information regarding dome light bulbreplacement, refer to Bulb replacement inthe Do-it-yourself section of this manual.

CAUTION

Leaving the dome light switch in the ONposition for extended periods of timewill result in a discharged battery.

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The side windows can be opened or closed

by turning the hand crank on each door.To open a window on the driver side, turnthe crank clockwise. To close a window, turnthe crank counterclockwise.

To open a window on the passenger side,turn the crank counterclockwise. To close awindow, turn the crank clockwise.

WARNING

Make sure that all passengers havetheir hands, etc. inside the vehiclebefore closing the windows. Use thewindow lock switch to prevent unex-pected use of the power windows.

Do not leave children unattended in-side the vehicle. They could unknow-ingly activate switches or controlsand become trapped in a window.Unattended children could become

involved in a serious accident.

The power window operates when the igtion key is ON.

To open the driver window, press the drswitch and hold it down. To close the wdow, lift the switch up. The driver s

control panel (drivers switch) also opencloses the passenger side window.

Locking passengers window

When the lock button is pushed in, only driver side window can be openedclosed. Push it in again to cancel the wdow lock function.

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Passenger power window switch

The passenger switch opens or closes thepassenger window. To open the window,push the switch and hold it down. To closethe window, lift the switch up.

AUTOMATIC POWER WINDOW

SWITCHTo fully open the driver window, completelypress the driver window switch down andrelease it; it need not be held. The windowautomatically opens all the way. To stop thewindow, lift the switch up while the windowis opening.

Squeeze the handles of the lever, then s

the window open.

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Tilting up

Pull the handle down, then push the handleup to the fully tilted position.

WARNING

In an accident you could be thrownfrom the vehicle through an opensunroof. Always use seat belts andchild restraints.

Do not allow anyone to stand up orextend any portion of their body outof the sunroof opening while thevehicle is in motion or while thesunroof is closing.

CAUTION

Remove water drops, snow, ice orsand from the sunroof before open-ing.

Do not place heavy objects on thesunroof or surrounding area.

Closing

Pull the handle forward to unlock, then pthe handle up completely to lock the sunrclosed.

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WARNING

Do not remove or install the sun shadewhile driving so that full attention maybe given to the driving operation.

Removing the sun shade

1. Turn each lock bolt counterclockwisewhile lifting the sun shade upward.

2. Slide the shade backward to remove it.

Installing the sun shade

1. Insert the two hooks on the front edge ofsun shade into holders on the sunroof.

2. Align the two lock bolts on the rear edge

of sun shade with the lock nuts, thensecurely tighten the lock bolts, one quar-ter turn.

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Removing the sunroof

WARNING

Do not remove the sunroof while driv-ing so that full attention may be givento the driving operation.

1. Remove the sun shade.

2. Tilt the sunroof up.

3. Push the knobs located on each end of

the handle and push the sunroof up-wards to disengage the handle linkage.

4. Pull the sunroof up from outside of the

vehicle until it is perpendicular to the roof

panel.5. Slide the sunroof to the left and remove

it.

Installing the sunroof

1. While placing the sunroof perpendicto the roof panel, position the sunand engage the retainer with the hing

2. Slide the sunroof to the right until themark on the hinge disappears.

3. Carefully lower the sunroof, making sit is centered with in the roof opening

4. Push the knobs located on each endthe handle and engage the handle l

age.

Be sure the sunroof is securely install

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1999 Nissan Frontier