1998 NISSAN FRONTIER Owners Manual

Anchor point location
An anchor point is located under the rear
window. The back panel carpet is perfo-
rated to allow access to the anchor point.
An authorized NISSAN dealer can assist
you with the installation of your child re-
straint.
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1-34Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
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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) .............................2-12
Headlight and turn signal switch ..........................2-14
Daytime running light system (Canada only) .......2-14
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................2-15
Instrument brightness control ...............................2-16Hazard warning flasher switch .............................2-16
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ash tray ...........2-17
Power point (if so equipped) ................................2-17
Cup holder (if so equipped) .................................2-18
Dome light and cargo light ...................................2-19
Map lights (if so equipped)...................................2-19
Manual windows ...................................................2-20
Power windows (if so equipped) ..........................2-20
Automatic power window switch ..........................2-21
Rear sliding window (if so equipped) ...................2-21
Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................2-22
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METERS AND GAUGES
2-2Instruments and controls
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Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
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SPEEDOMETER AND
ODOMETER
Instruments and controls2-3
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Trip odometer
The trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips. Before each trip reset the
trip odometer. Push the reset knob to
change the display as follows:
ODO (odometer)®TRIP A®TRIP B®ODO.
Push and hold the reset knob for more than
1 second to reset either trip odometer.
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2-4Instruments and controls
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The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (r/min).
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the
red zone, shift to a higher gear. Oper-
ating the engine in the red zone may
cause serious engine damage.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.
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TACHOMETER
(if so equipped)ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Instruments and controls2-5
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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 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 (Empty).
CAUTION
If the vehicle is driven with the fuel level
very low, the malfunction indicator
light may come on. Refuel as soon as
possible. After driving for a while, the
light should remain off. If the light re-
mains on, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
For additional information, see the
``Malfunction indicator light (MIL)'' later
in this section.
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FUEL GAUGE
2-6Instruments and controls
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Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsCharge warning lightOverdrive off indicator light
(automatic transmission only)
orBrake warning lightLow fuel warning light
(if so equipped)Malfunction indicator light
High beam indicator lightLow washer fluid warning lightorAnti-lock brake warning
light
Seat belt reminder light and chime4-wheel drive indicator lightSupplemental air bag warning light
Engine oil pressure warning lightCruise indicator light
(if so equipped)Passenger supplemental air bag
OFF indicator light.
Checking bulbs
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition
key to ON without starting the engine. The
following lights come on:
,,,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.
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
When the ignition key is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake
is applied and also warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on while the
engine is running with the parking brake not
WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Instruments and controls2-7
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