1997 NISSAN FRONTIER ignition

The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature varies with
the outside air temperature and driving con-
ditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates over the normal
range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the ve-
hicle may seriously damage the engine.
See the ``In case of emergency'' section
for immediate action required.
The gauge indicates the APPROXIMATE
fuel level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during brak-
ing, turning, acceleration, or going up or
downhill.
The gauge needle is designed to hold its
position when the ignition key is turned
OFF.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers E.
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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGEFUEL GAUGE
1-4
ZX

The digital clock displays time regardless of
ignition switch position. When the ignition
key is in the ACC or ON position, the clock
illuminates.
Adjusting the time
Turn the adjust knob counterclockwise to
advance the hour display.
Turn the adjust knob clockwise to advance
the minute display.
Resetting the time
To reset the time to the time signal, push the
adjust knob.
For example, if the adjust knob is depressed
while the time is between 8:00 and 8:29, the
display resets to 8:00. If depressed while it
is between 8:30 and 8:59, the display resets
to 9:00.
Once the power supply is disconnected, the
clock starts to operate from the time 1:00. It
may be necessary to adjust the time.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CLOCK
(if so equipped)
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Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsLow washer fluid warning light
orBrake warning light4-wheel drive indicator light
High beam indicator lightCruise indicator light
Seat belt reminder light and chimeOverdrive off indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightorMalfunction indicator
light
Charge warning lightorRear anti-lock brake
warning light
Low fuel warning lightSupplemental air bag warning light
Checking bulbs
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition
key to ON without starting the engine. The
following lights come on:
,,or,or,
The following lights come on briefly and
then go off:
or,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
These lights flash when the turn signal
switch or hazard switch is turned on.
WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND CHIMES
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ZX

orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
The light comes on when the parking brake
is applied.
Low brake fluid warning
The light warns of a low brake fluid level. If
the light comes on while the engine is
running with the parking brake not applied,
stop the vehicle and perform the following:
1.
Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See ``Brake and clutch fluid''
in the ``Do-it-yourself operations'' section.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
WARNING
c
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 to
the nearest service station for repairs.
Otherwise have your vehicle towed.c
Pressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and require greater pedal effort
as well as pedal travel.
cIf the level is below the minimum mark
on the brake fluid reservoir, do not
drive until the brake system has been
checked at a NISSAN dealer.
High beam indicator light
This blue light comes on when the headlight
high beams are on and goes out when the
low beams are selected.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
your seat belts. If the driver's seat belt is
NOT securely fastened when the ignition
key is turned to ON or START, the chime
sounds five times and the light illuminates.
Supplemental air bag
warning light
When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag light illu-minates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental air bag needs servicing and
your vehicle must be taken to your nearest
authorized NISSAN dealer:
1. The supplemental air bag light does not
come on and remain on for 7 seconds
and then go off as described above.
2. The supplemental air bag light flashes
intermittently or remains on.
3. The supplemental air bag light does not
come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint System (Supplemental air
bag system) may not function properly. For
additional details on the Supplemental Re-
straint System (Supplemental air bag sys-
tem), see the ``Pre-driving checks and ad-
justments'' section.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the air
bag will not operate in an accident.
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orRear anti-lock brake
warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate a potential problem
with the rear anti-lock brake system. Have the
system checked by your NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
rear anti-lock function ceases but the ordi-
nary brakes continue to operate normally.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact your NISSAN dealer for repair.
The rear anti-lock brake system may only
be effective when driving in the 2-wheel
drive mode.
When driving in the 4-wheel drive mode, if the
front wheels lock, the rear wheels also lock. If
this happens, the rear anti-lock brake system
may stop functioning, but the ordinary brakes
operate normally. The warning light then
comes on. The above condition is not a mal-
function, and the rear anti-lock brake system
recovers once the engine is turned off and
restarted. The warning light then goes off. For
further description of the rear anti-lock brake
system, refer to ``Rear anti-lock brake system''
in the ``Starting and driving'' section.
Overdrive off indicator light
(if so equipped)
This light comes on when the overdrive
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
Key reminder chime
The chime sounds when the driver's door is
opened and the key is left in the ignition
switch. Take the ignition key when you
leave the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver's door is opened
with the headlight switch on unless the ignition
key is in the ON position. Turn the headlight
switch off when you leave the vehicle.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, it makes a high pitched scraping
sound when the vehicle is in motion whether
or not the brake pedal is depressed. Have
the brakes checked as soon as possible if
the warning sound is heard.
orMalfunction indi-
cator 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 will come on
in one of two ways:
cMalfunction indicator light on steady - -
An emission control system malfunction
has been detected. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the dealer.
cMalfunction indicator light blinking - - An
engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control sys-
tem. To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
cdo not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
c
avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
cavoid steep uphill grades.
cif possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
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ZX

ning lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is turned off.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle will
not be on. It is necessary at dusk to
turn on your headlights. Failure to do
so could cause an accident injuring
yourself and others.
Passing signal
Pulling the lever toward you turns on the
headlight high beam.
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signal cancels automati-
cally.
Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where the indicator
light begins to flash, but the lever does not
latch.
The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON
position for the wipers or washer to be acti-
vated. Push the lever down to operate the
wipers, and pull the lever toward you to
operate the washer. Operating the washer
automatically cycles the wipers several times.
Intermittent wiper operation can be adjusted
from 4 to 12 seconds by turning the time
control knob (Type 2 only).
CAUTION
cDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.cDo not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is dry.
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.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
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The instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in theorposition.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of
the instrument panel lights.Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under emer-
gency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
cWhen stalled or stopped on the road-
way under emergency conditions,
move the vehicle well off the road.cDo not use the hazard warning flash-
ers while moving on the highway
unless unusual circumstances force
you to drive so slowly that your ve-
hicle might become a hazard to other
traffic.
cTurn signals do not work when the
hazard 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 of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROLHAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
1-12
ZX

The cigarette lighter element is an acces-
sory. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter or
equivalent can be purchased from your lo-
cal NISSAN dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Push the lighter in all the way. When the
lighter is heated, it springs out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.
WARNING
The cigarette lighter should not be
used while driving so that full attention
may be given to the driving operation.
CAUTION
The cigarette lighter socket is a power
source for the cigarette lighter element
only. The use of the cigarette lighter
socket as a power source for any other
accessory is not recommended.
WARNING
The cup holder should not be used
while driving so that full attention may
be given to the driving operation.
CAUTION
c
Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is
hot, it can scald you or your passenger.
cUse only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an acci-
dent.
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CIGARETTE LIGHTER
(accessory) AND ASH TRAYCUP HOLDER
(if so equipped)
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ZX