1999 NISSAN FRONTIER window

Anchor point location
An anchor point is located under the rear
window. The back panel carpet is perforated
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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1-36Seats, 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) .............................2-13
Headlight and turn signal switch ..........................2-15
Daytime running light system (Canada only) .......2-15
Front fog light switch (if so equipped)..................2-16
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................2-17
Instrument brightness control ...............................2-17Hazard warning flasher switch .............................2-18
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ash tray ...........2-18
Power point (if so equipped) ................................2-19
Cup holder (if so equipped) .................................2-20
Dome light and cargo light ...................................2-21
Map lights (if so equipped)...................................2-21
Manual windows ...................................................2-22
Power windows (if so equipped) ..........................2-22
Automatic power window switch ..........................2-23
Rear sliding window (if so equipped) ...................2-23
Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................2-24
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There will be a small reserve of fuel
remaining in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches E (Empty).
Low washer fluid warning
light (Canada only)
This light comes on when the washer tank
fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as
necessary. See ``Window washer fluid'' in
the ``Do-it-yourself'' section of this manual.
4-wheel drive indicator light
This light comes on when the transfer shift
control lever is in the 4H or 4L position.
WARNING
IWhen parking the vehicle, apply the
parking brake and always make sure
to shift the transfer control levers
into the 2H, 4H or 4L position.
IFailure to engage the transfer lever
in 2H, 4H or 4L could result in the
vehicle moving unexpectedly, which
in turn could result in serious per-
sonal injury or property damage.
Automatic transmission park
warning light
(
model)
This light indicates that the automatic trans-
mission parking function is not engaged. If
the transfer control is not secured in any
drive position while the automatic transmis-
sion selector lever is in the P position, the
transmission will disengage and the wheel
will not lock.
Shift the transfer control lever into the 2H or
4L position when the warning light comes
on.
IWhen parking, always make sure that the
transfer lever is in H or 4L and the
parking brake is set.
IIf the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P position will
not function and the transfer lever is in N
(neutral).
IFailure to engage the transfer control
lever in H or 4L could result in the vehicle
moving unexpectedly, resulting in serious
personal injury or property damage.
Automatic transmission oil
temperature warning light
(
model)
This light comes on when the automatic
transmission oil temperature is too high. If
the light comes on while driving, reduce the
vehicle speed as soon as safely possible
until the light turns off.
Continued vehicle operation when the
A/T oil temperature warning light is on
may damage the automatic transmis-
sion.
Cruise indicator light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on while the vehicle speed
is controlled by the cruise control system. If
the CRUISE indicator blinks, have the sys-
tem checked by an authorized NISSAN
dealer.
orAnti-lock brake warn-
ing light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate a potential problem
with the anti-lock brake system. Have the
2-10Instruments and controls
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The theft warning system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if parts of the
vehicle are disturbed.
How to activate the theft warning
system
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood and both doors.
4. Push the
button on the multi-
remote controller. Both doors lock. The
hazard lights flash twice and the hornbeeps once to indicate both doors are
locked.
I
When thebutton is pushed with both
doors locked, the hazard lights flash twice
and the horn beeps once as a reminder that
the doors are already locked. The horn may
or may not beep once. Refer to ``silencing
the horn beep feature'' later in this section.
The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.
5.
Confirm that the SECURITY indicator
light comes on. The SECURITY light
glows for about 30 seconds and then
begins to flash once every three seconds.
The system is now activated. If, during
this 30-second time period, the door is
unlocked by the key or the multi-remote
controller, or the ignition key is turned to
ACC or ON, the system will not activate.
IIf the key is turned slowly when lock-
ing the door, the system may not acti-
vate. Furthermore, if the key is turned
excessively to the unlock position, the
system may be deactivated when the
key is removed. If the indicator light
fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock
the door once and lock it again.
IEven when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with both doors, and hood
locked and ignition key off. Turn the
ignition key to ACC or ON to turn the
system off.
The theft warning system is NOT activated if
one of the following occurs:
IA door is unlocked or the ignition key is
turned to the ACC or ON position during
the 30 seconds in which the SECURITY
light stays on.
IThe SECURITY light blinks at a steady
1/2 second on - 1/2 second off rate (a
door, or the hood is open and the key is
not in the ACC or ON position). When the
ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON
position, the SECURITY light turns off.
Theft warning system operation
The theft warning system emits the follow-
ing alarm:
IThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently. In addition, the starter mo-
tor does not operate.
I
The alarm automatically turns off after 2 to
3 minutes. However, the alarm reactivates
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THEFT WARNING
(if so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-13
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The side windows can be opened or closed
by turning the hand crank on each door.
To open a window on the driver side, turn
the crank clockwise. To close a window, turn
the crank counterclockwise.
To open a window on the passenger side,
turn the crank counterclockwise. To close a
window, turn the crank clockwise.WARNING
IMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows. Use the
window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
I
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls
and become trapped in a window.
Unattended children could become
involved in a serious accident.
The power window operates when the igni-
tion key is ON.
To open the driver window, press the driver
switch and hold it down. To close the win-
dow, lift the switch up. The driver side
control panel (driver's switch) also opens or
closes the passenger side window.
Locking passenger's window
When the lock button is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or
closed. Push it in again to cancel the win-
dow lock function.
AIC0648AIC1027
MANUAL WINDOWS POWER WINDOWS
(if so equipped)
2-22Instruments and controls
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Passenger power window switch
The passenger switch opens or closes the
passenger window. To open the window,
push the switch and hold it down. To close
the window, lift the switch up.
AUTOMATIC POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
To fully open the driver window, completely
press the driver window switch down and
release it; it need not be held. The window
automatically opens all the way. To stop the
window, lift the switch up while the window
is opening.Squeeze the handles of the lever, then slide
the window open.
AIC1028AIC0615AIC0745
REAR SLIDING WINDOW
(if so equipped)
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MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
It is possible to lock/unlock both doors, and
activate the panic alarm by using the remote
controller from outside the vehicle.
Be sure to remove the key from the
vehicle before locking the doors.
The remote controller can operate at a
distance of approximately 49 ft (15 m) from
the vehicle. The effective distance depends
on the conditions around the vehicle.
As many as four remote controllers can be
used with one vehicle. For information con-
cerning the purchase and use of additional
remote controllers, contact an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the remote
controller:
IDo not allow the remote controller to
become wet.
IDo not drop the remote controller.IDo not strike the remote controller
sharply against another object.
IDo not place the remote controller
for an extended period in an area
where temperatures exceed 140ÉF
(60ÉC).
Locking doors
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood and both doors.
4. Push the
button on the multi-remote
controller. Both doors lock. The hazard
lights flash twice and the horn beeps
once to indicate both doors are locked.
IWhen the
button is pushed with both
doors locked, the hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once as a
reminder that the doors are already
locked. The horn may or may not beep
once. Refer to ªsilencing the horn beep
featureº later in this section.
3-4Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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WARNING
IThe air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.
IDo 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.
IDo not use the recirculation mode
for long periods as it may cause theinterior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
IPositioning 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.
AHA1035
HEATER AND AIR
CONDITIONER
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems4-3
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