1997 NISSAN FRONTIER remove seats

To open the tailgate to the lowest position,
lift the tailgate to an angle of about 45
degrees, then release the stays.
Do not drive the vehicle with the tailgate
down.
WARNING
cIt is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these ar-
eas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.cDo not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts
cBe sure everyone in your vehicle is
in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
Removing the tailgate
1. Release the tailgate stays.
2. Hold the tailgate at an angle of about 45
degrees.
3. Pull the tailgate out from the left side
hinge.
4. Remove the tailgate from the right side
hinge.
CAUTION
The tailgate is heavy. Be careful not to
drop it during removal.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
Adjust the top of the head restraint even
with the top of your ears.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To
lower, push the lock knob and move the
head restraint down.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Do not remove them. Check the adjust-
ment after someone else uses the seat.
NOTE:
The head restraints on the bench-type
seats are not adjustable.
TILTING FRONT SEPARATE SEAT
The front passenger's seat can be tilted to
make it easier for jump seat passengers to
get in and out.
To tilt the seatback, pull the reclining lever
up or pull the tilt lever. The seat automati-
cally moves forward.
To return the seat, push the seatback up and
move the whole seat backward until it locks.
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
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choosing the proper product.
cWax your vehicle only after a thorough
washing. Follow the instructions supplied
with the wax.
cDo not use a wax containing any abra-
sives, cutting compounds or cleaners
that may damage the vehicle finish.
cIf the surface does not polish easily, use
a ``road tar'' remover and wax again.
Machine compounding or aggressive pol-
ishing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish
may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.
Only apply black wax or black shoe polish to
the black urethane or polypropylene
bumper.
Removing spots
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the surface of the paint to avoid per-
manent damage or staining. Special clean-
ing products are available at your NISSAN
dealer or any automotive accessories store.
Underbody
In areas where road salt is used in winter, it
is necessary to clean the underbody regu-larly in order to prevent dirt and salt from
building up and causing corrosion on the
underbody and suspension. Before the win-
ter period and again in the spring, the
underseal must be checked and, if neces-
sary, retreated.
Cleaning glass
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and
dust film from the glass surfaces. It is nor-
mal for glass to be coated with a film after
the vehicle is parked in the hot sun. Glass
cleaner and a soft cloth easily remove this
film.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the win-
dow, do not use any sharp-edged tools
or abrasive cleaners or chlorine-based
disinfectant cleaners. They could dam-
age the electrical conductors, radio an-
tenna elements or rear window defog-
ger elements.
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels
Wash regularly, especially during winter
months in areas where road salt is used.
Salt could discolor the wheel if not removed.
Chrome parts
Clean all chrome parts regularly with a
non-abrasive chrome polish to maintain the
finish.
Cleaning interior
Occasionally remove loose dust from the
interior trim, plastic parts and seats using a
vacuum cleaner or soft brush. Wipe the
vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean, soft
cloth dampened in mild soap solution, then
wipe clean with a dry soft cloth. Before
using any fabric protector, read the manu-
facturer's recommendations. Some fabric
protectors contain chemicals that stain or
bleach the seat material.
CAUTION
cNever use benzine, thinner or any
similar material.
cNever use fabric protectors unless
recommended by the manufacturer.
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CAUTION
cIt is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these ar-
eas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
cDo not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
c
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Terms
It is important to familiarize yourself with the
following terms before loading your vehicle:
cCurb Weight (actual weight of your ve-
hicle) - - vehicle weight including: stan-
dard and optional equipment, fluids,
emergency tools, and spare tire assem-
bly. This weightdoes notinclude pas-
sengers and cargo.
cGVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - - curb
weight plus the combined weight of pas-
sengers and cargo.cGVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - -
maximum total weight (load) limit speci-
fied for the vehicle.
cGAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - -
maximum weight (load) limit specified for
the front or rear axle.
Determining Vehicle Load Capacity
The load capacity of this vehicle is deter-
mined by weight, not by available cargo
space. For example, a luggage rack, bike
carrier, cartop carrier or similar equipment
does not increase load carrying capacity of
your vehicle.
To determine vehicle load capacity:
Vehicle weight can be determined by using
a commercial-grade scale, found at places
such as a truck stop, gravel quarry, grain
elevator, or a scrap metal recycling facility.
1) Determine the curb weight of your ve-
hicle.
2) Compare the curb weight amount to the
GVWR specified for your vehicle to de-
termine how much more weight your
vehicle can carry.
3) After loading (cargo and passengers),reweigh your vehicle to determine if ei-
ther GVWR or GAWR for your vehicle is
exceeded. If GVWR is exceeded, re-
move cargo as necessary. If either the
front or rear GAWR is exceeded, shift the
load or remove cargo as necessary.
Loading Tips
cThe GVW must not exceed GVWR or
GAWR as specified on the FMVSS Cer-
tification Label.
cDo not load the front and rear axle to the
GAWR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR.
cLoads should be spread out, and cargo
should be properly secured. Large or
heavy objects should be placed toward
the front of the trunk box to help prevent
sliding or shifting.
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