1998 NISSAN FRONTIER warning

For your convenience, tie down hooks are
placed at each corner of the truck box.
These may be used to help secure cargo
loaded into the truck box.
cThe weight of the cargo load must be
evenly distributed over both the front and
rear axles.
cAll cargo should be securely fastened
with ropes or straps to prevent it from
shifting or sliding within the vehicle.
WARNING
cProperly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
cDo not place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
Tilt operation
Pull the lock lever down and adjust the
steering wheel up or down to the desired
position.
Push the lock lever up firmly to lock the
steering wheel in place.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
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TIE DOWN HOOKS TILTING STEERING WHEEL
(if so equipped)
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Push the right or left side of the switch to
adjust the right or left side mirror, then
control the lever.
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
Folding outside mirror
Push the mirror backward to fold it.
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OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE
CONTROL (if so equipped)OUTSIDE MIRRORS
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The night position reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
WARNING
Use the night position only when nec-
essary because it reduces rear view
clarity.A vanity mirror is located on the rear side of
the passenger sunvisor.
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INSIDE MIRROR VANITY MIRROR
(if so equipped)
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WARNING
cThe air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.
cDo not leave children, unreliable
adults, or pets alone in your vehicle.
On hot sunny days, temperatures in
a closed vehicle could quickly be-
come high enough to cause severe
or possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
cDo not use the recirculation mode
for long periods as it may cause theinterior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
cPositioning of the heating or air con-
ditioning controls should not be
done while driving, so that full atten-
tion may be given to the driving
operation.
CONTROLS
Fan control lever
This lever turns the fan on and off, and
controls fan speed.
Air control dial
This dial allows you to select the air flow
outlets.
Ð Air flows from center and side
ventilators.
Ð Air flows from center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
Ð Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
Ð Air flows from defrost outlets and
foot outlets.
ÐAir flows mainly from defrost outlets.
Temperature control dial
This dial allows you to adjust the tempera-
ture of the outlet air.
Air intake lever (if so equipped)
This lever is provided only for vehicles with
an air conditioner.
Ð Outside air is drawn into the pas-
senger compartment and distributed
through the selected outlet.
Use this position for normal heater or air
conditioner operation.
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HEATER AND AIR
CONDITIONER
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Servicing air conditioner
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
is charged with a refrigerant designed with
the environment in mind.
This refrigerant does not harm the
earth's ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant is
required when servicing your NISSAN air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants causes severe damage to your
air conditioner system. See ªAir conditioner
system refrigerant and lubricant recommen-
dationsº in the ``Technical and consumer
information'' section of this manual.
An authorized NISSAN dealer will be able to
service your environmentally ``friendly'' air
conditioner system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains
refrigerant under high pressure. To
avoid personal injury, any air condi-
tioner service should be done by an
experienced technician with proper
equipment.
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Clock operation
Pressing the CLOCK button alternates the
clock and the radio/cassette tape options in
the display.
Clock set
Depressing the CLOCK and thebuttons
together sets hours. Depressing the CLOCK
and
buttons together sets minutes.
Clock priority mode
In this mode the clock is shown in the
display. If any radio or cassette tape func-
tions are activated, the radio (or cassette
tape) display illuminates for 10 seconds
then returns to the clock mode.
NOTE:
After clock adjustment, the radio is in the
clock priority mode.
Radio/Cassette tape priority mode
In this mode, the radio station illuminates in
the display during radio operation. During
cassette tape operation, TAPE illuminates
in the display.
Selecting the desired band
Push thebutton to change from AM
to FM reception.
The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates
during FM stereo reception. When the ste-
reo broadcast signal is weak, the radio au-
tomatically changes from stereo to monaural
reception.
TUNE buttons
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving in order that full attention may
be given to the driving operation.
Use the
andbuttons for
manual tuning. To move quickly through the
channels, hold either of the tune buttons
down for more than 1.5 seconds.
SEEK tuning
Push thetuning buttonfor less
than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning begins from
low to high frequencies and stops at the next
broadcasting station. Pushing the button
again continues the SEEK function. Once the
highest broadcasting station is reached, theradio continues in the SEEK mode at the
lowest broadcast station.
SCAN tuning
Push thetuning buttonfor more
than 1.5 seconds. SCAN illuminates in the
display window. SCAN tuning begins from
low to high frequencies and stops at each
broadcasting station for five seconds. Push-
ing the button again during this five second
period stops SCAN tuning and the radio
remains tuned to that station.
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Clock operation
Pressing the clock button alternates the
clock and the radio/cassette/CD player op-
tions in the display.
Clock set
Depressing the clock andbuttons to-
gether sets hours. Depressing the clock and
buttons together sets minutes.
Clock priority mode
In this mode the clock is shown in the
display. If any radio, cassette or CD func-
tions are activated, the radio, cassette or
CD display illuminates for 10 seconds then
returns to the clock mode.
NOTE:
After clock adjustment, the radio is in the
clock priority mode.
FM-AM band select button
Pushing thebutton changes the band.
The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates
during FM stereo reception. When the ste-
reo broadcast signal is weak, the radio
automatically changes from stereo to mon-
aural reception.
TUNE/DISC buttons
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving in order that full attention may
be given to the driving operation.
Use the
andbuttons for manual
tuning. To move quickly through the chan-
nels, hold either of the tuning buttons down
for more than 1.5 seconds.
SEEK/SCAN buttons
SEEK tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning buttonorfor less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning
begins from low to high frequencies or high
to low frequencies, depending on which but-
ton is pressed, and stops at the next broad-
casting station. Once the highest broadcast-
ing station is reached, the radio continues in
the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting
station. If using the
button, once the
lowest broadcasting station is reached, the
radio continues in the SEEK mode at the
highest broadcasting station.
SCAN tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning buttonorfor more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN illu-
minates in the display window, and the radio
station blinks. SCAN tuning begins from low
to high frequencies or high to low frequen-
cies, depending on which button is pressed.
SCAN tuning stops at each broadcasting
station for five seconds. Pushing the button
again during this five second period stops
SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to
that station.
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WARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable
adults, or pets alone in your vehicle.
They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a dan-
gerous gas, and can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
cIf you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive with
all windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
cDo not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.cDo not park the vehicle with the
engine running for any extended
length of time.
c
If a special body, camper, or other
equipment is added for recreational
or other usage, follow the manufac-
turer's recommendation to prevent
carbon monoxide entry into the ve-
hicle. Do not occupy these areas
while the engine is running even if the
vehicle is parked. (Some recreational
vehicle appliances such as stoves,
refrigerators, heaters, etc. may also
generate carbon monoxide.)
cThe exhaust system and body
should be inspected by a qualified
mechanic whenever:
a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering into the passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust system.
d.
You have had an accident involv-
ing damage to the exhaust system,
underbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Ex-
haust gases in the converter are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
cThe exhaust gas and the exhaust
system are very hot. Keep people or
flammable materials away from the
exhaust pipe.
cDo not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags. They
may ignite and cause a fire.
CAUTION
cDo not use leaded gasoline. Depos-
its from leaded gasoline will seri-
ously reduce the three-way cata-
lyst's ability to help reduce exhaust
pollutants.
cKeep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-
tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems can cause over-
rich fuel flow into the converter,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep
PRECAUTIONS WHEN
STARTING AND DRIVING
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