2000 NISSAN FRONTIER warning

Welcome to the growing family of new NIS-
SAN owners. This vehicle has been deliv-
ered to you with confidence. It was pro-
duced using the latest techniques and strict
quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you
understand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles of driving pleasure. Please read
through this manual before operating your
vehicle.
In the U.S., a separate Warranty Informa-
tion and Maintenance Log Booklet or in
Canada, a Warranty and Roadside Assis-
tance Information Booklet explains de-
tails about the warranties covering your
vehicle and vehicle maintenance sched-
ules. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state's
lemon law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your ve-
hicle best. When you require any service or
have any questions, they will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to them.READ FIRST - THEN DRIVE
SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle please read this
owner's manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and complete trip for
you and your passengers
²NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
²ALWAYS observe posted speed lim-
its and never drive too fast for con-
ditions.
²ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems.
²ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
²
ALWAYS review this owner's manual
for important safety information.
For descriptions specified for four-wheel
drive models, amark is placed at
the beginning of the applicable
sections/items.
As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate four-
wheel drive models correctly may result
in loss of control or an accident. Be sure
to read ``Driving safety precautions '' in
the ``Starting and driving'' section of this
manual.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV-
ING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, fail-
ure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or an
accident.
Be sure to read ªOn-pavement and off-
road driving precautionsº, and ``Avoid-
ing collision and rollover'', and ªDriv-
ing safety precautionsº, in the
ªStarting and drivingº section of this
manual.
The inside pages of this manual contain
a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
including 10% post-consumer fibers.
Foreword
ZX

Welcome to the growing family of new NIS-
SAN owners. This vehicle has been deliv-
ered to you with confidence. It was pro-
duced using the latest techniques and strict
quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you
understand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles of driving pleasure. Please read
through this manual before operating your
vehicle.
In the U.S., a separate Warranty Informa-
tion and Maintenance Log Booklet or in
Canada, a Warranty and Roadside Assis-
tance Information Booklet explains de-
tails about the warranties covering your
vehicle and vehicle maintenance sched-
ules. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state's
lemon law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your ve-
hicle best. When you require any service or
have any questions, they will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to them.READ FIRST - THEN DRIVE
SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle please read this
owner's manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and complete trip for
you and your passengers
²NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
²ALWAYS observe posted speed lim-
its and never drive too fast for con-
ditions.
²ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint systems.
Pre-teen children should be seated
in the rear seat.
²ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.²
ALWAYS review this owner's manual
for important safety information.
For descriptions specified for four-wheel
drive models, amark is placed at
the beginning of the applicable
sections/items.
As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate four-
wheel drive models correctly may result
in loss of control or an accident. Be sure
to read ``Driving safety precautions '' in
the ``Starting and driving'' section of this
manual.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly may re-
sult in loss of control or an accident.
Be sure to read ªOn-pavement and off-
road driving precautionsº, and ``Avoiding
collision and rollover'', and ªDriving
safety precautionsº, in the ªStarting and
drivingº section of this manual.
The inside pages of this manual contain
a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
including 10% post-consumer fibers.
Foreword
ZX

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its perfor-
mance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from modification
may not be covered under NISSAN war-
ranties.
All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at the
time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to
change specifications or design without no-
tice and without obligation.
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
carefully.If you see this symbol, it means ``Do not do
this'' or ``Do not let this happen.''
1999 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA.
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner's
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form,
or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, with-
out the prior written permission of Nissan
North America, Inc., Gardena, California.
The inside pages of this manual contain
a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
including 10% post-consumer fibers.
APD1005
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
ZX

1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air
bag systems
Front bucket seats..................................................1-2
Seat adjustment .....................................................1-2
Tilting front bucket seat (King Cab models
only) ........................................................................1-3
Front 60/40 bench seats ........................................1-4
Seat adjustment .....................................................1-4
Tilting front 60/40 bench seat (King Cab
models only) ...........................................................1-5
Head restraints .......................................................1-6
Front bench seat ....................................................1-7
Seat adjustment......................................................1-7
Tilting front bench seat...........................................1-8
Tilting rear bench seat (Crew Cab models
only) ........................................................................1-8
Jump seats .............................................................1-9
Supplemental restraint system (supplemental
air bag system).....................................................1-10
Supplemental air bag system ...............................1-13
Passenger supplemental air bag on/off switch
and light (except Crew Cab models) ...................1-15
Warning labels......................................................1-18Supplemental air bag warning light ......................1-18
Seat belts .............................................................1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage ...........................1-20
Child safety...........................................................1-22
Pregnant women ..................................................1-23
Injured persons ....................................................1-23
Three-point type with retractor .............................1-24
Two-point type without retractor (center of
60/40 bench seat) ................................................1-26
Two-point type without retractor (jump seat
and center of bench seat) ....................................1-27
Seat belt extenders ..............................................1-29
Seat belt maintenance .........................................1-30
Child restraints ....................................................1-30
Front facing installation on front passenger
seat (three-point type with retractor) ....................1-32
Rear facing installation on front passenger
seat (three-point type with retractor) ....................1-35
Top strap child restraint .......................................1-45
ZX

WARNING
IDo not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will
not be against your body. In an acci-
dent you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious inju-
ries. You could also slide under the
lap belt and receive serious internal
injuries.IFor most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back in the seat and adjust the seat
properly. See ``Precautions on Seat
Belt Usage'' later in this section.SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
IDo not adjust the driver's seat while
driving. The seat may move sud-
denly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
I
After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
ARS1152ARS1206
FRONT BUCKET SEATS
1-2Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
ZX

WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
IDo not adjust the driver's seat while
driving. The seat may move sud-
denly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
IAfter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
Forward and backward
Pull the lever up while you slide the seat
forward or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in posi-
tion.
ARS1208
FRONT 60/40 BENCH SEATS
1-4Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
ZX

Reclining
To recline the seatback pull the lever up and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward,
pull the lever up and lean your body for-
ward. The seatback moves forward. Re-
lease the lever to lock the seatback in
position.
TILTING FRONT 60/40 BENCH
SEAT (King Cab models only)
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 push the tilt lever down. The seat
automatically moves forward.
To return the seat, move the whole seat
backward, then push the seatback up until it
locks.
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked
ARS1209ARS1025
Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems1-5
ZX

Pull down the armrest/storage compart-
ment. Push the release button and lift the
armrest lid to the upright position to access
the storage compartment and cup holder.
WARNING
Do not sit on the armrest. The armrest
is not a seating surface. Using the arm-
rest as a seating surface may cause
serious injury in an accident.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To
lower, push and hold the lock knob, then
push the head restraint down.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against injury in an ac-
cident. Do not remove them. Check the
adjustment after someone else uses
the seat.
ARS1085MPA0001
1-6Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
ZX