1998 NISSAN FRONTIER sunroof

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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Tilting up
Pull the handle down, then push the handle
up to the fully tilted position.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.cDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the sunroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
sunroof is closing.
CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before open-
ing.
cDo not place heavy objects on the
sunroof or surrounding area.
Closing
Pull the handle forward to unlock, then push
the handle up completely to lock the sunroof
closed.
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SUNROOF
(if so equipped)
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WARNING
Do not remove or install the sun shade
while driving so that full attention may
be given to the driving operation.
Removing the sun shade
1. Turn each lock bolt counterclockwise
while 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 of
sun shade into holders on the sunroof.
2. Align the two lock bolts on the rear edge
of sun shade with the lock nuts, then
securely 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 given
to 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 thevehicle 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 perpendicular
to the roof panel, position the sunroof
and engage the retainer with the hinge.
2. Slide the sunroof to the right until the red
mark on the hinge disappears.
3. Carefully lower the sunroof, making sure
it is centered with in the roof opening.
4. Engage the handle linkage.
Be sure the sunroof is securely installed.
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Heating and defrosting
This mode heats the interior and defogs the
windshield.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Move the air control dial to the
position.
3. Move the fan control lever to the desired
speed.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the HOT position.
Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blade
and air inlet in front of the windshield. This
improves heater and defroster operation.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
(if so equipped)
Start the engine, move the fan control lever
to the desired (one to four) position, and
push in the air conditioner switch to activate
the air conditioner. When the air conditioner
is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions
are added to the heater operation.The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Cooling
This mode cools and dehumidifies.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Move the air control dial to the
position.
3. Move the fan control lever to the desired
position.
4. Push in the air conditioner switch. The
indicator light comes on.
5. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
cFor quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, move the air intake lever
to the
position. Be sure to return
the air intake lever to theposition
for normal cooling.
Dehumidified heating
This mode heats and dehumidifies.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Move the air control dial to the
position.3. Move the fan control lever to the desired
position.
4. Push in the air conditioner switch. The
indicator light comes on.
5. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Dehumidified defrosting
This mode defrosts/defogs the windows and
dehumidifies.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Move the air control dial to the
position
3. Move the fan control lever to the desired
position.
4. Push in the air conditioner switch. The
indicator light comes on.
5. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Operating tips
cKeep windows and sunroof closed while
operating the air conditioner.
cAfter parking in the sun, drive for two or
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
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Overdrive switch .......................................... 5-8
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 6-9
Owner's manual order form ..................... 10-27
P
Pantograph type jack ................................... 6-5
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-19
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-11
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-23
Passenger supplemental air bag ON/OFF
switch and light
Passenger supplemental air bag ON/OFF
switch and light ..................................... 1-12
Periodic maintenance schedules ................. 9-5
Power
Power antenna ..................................... 4-21
Power door lock...................................... 3-3
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-11
Power steering system ......................... 5-24
Power windows..................................... 2-20
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ............................................. 5-3
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-17
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting ................................................ 6-8R
Radio
AM-FM radio with cassette player ........ 4-10
CB radio or car phone .......................... 4-22
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test ........................................................... 10-26
Rear anti-lock brake warning light ............. 2-10
Rear sliding window................................... 2-21
Registering your vehicle in another
country ..................................................... 10-12
Remote keyless entry system (See
multi-remote control system) ....................... 3-4
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............... 10-25
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Safety
Reporting safety defects (USA) .......... 10-25
Seat
Jump seat ............................................... 1-6
Seat belt
2-point type without retractor................ 1-22
3-point type with retractor..................... 1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-17
Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-25
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-25
Seat belts.............................................. 1-17
Seat belt warning light ................................. 2-8
Seats
Adjustment .............................................. 1-2Bench seat.............................................. 1-4
Separate seats ....................................... 1-2
Service manual order form ...................... 10-27
Shifting
Automatic transmission .......................... 5-7
Manual transmission............................... 5-9
Spark plug replacement............................. 8-15
Speedometer ............................................... 2-3
Spotlights (See map light) ......................... 2-19
SRS warning label ..................................... 1-15
Starting
Before starting the engine ...................... 5-6
Jump starting .......................................... 6-7
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting........................................... 6-8
Starting the engine ............................... 5-10
Steering
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-11
Power steering system ......................... 5-24
Tilting steering wheel............................ 3-12
Stop light .................................................... 8-24
Sun shade.................................................. 2-23
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-22
Supplemental restraint system (Supplemental
air bag system) ............................................ 1-7
Switch
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-21
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-16
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-14
Ignition switch ......................................... 5-4
Overdrive switch ..................................... 5-8
Passenger supplemental air bag ON/OFF
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