2000 NISSAN FRONTIER Owners Manual

Themode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment to further im-
prove the defogging performance
2. Move the fan control dial to the desired
position.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the hot position.
Bi-level heating
This mode directs cooler air from the side
and center vents and warmer air from the
floor outlets. When the temperature control
dial is moved to the full hot or full cool
position, the air between the vents and the
floor outlets is the same temperature.
1. Push the
button (if so equipped) to
the off position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Heating and defrosting/defogging
This mode heats the interior and defogs the
windshield.
1. Turn the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
IWhen the
position is selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on
(however, the indicator light will not illu-
minate) if the outside temperature is
more than 45äF(7äC). This dehumidifies
the air which helps defog the windshield.
The
mode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment to further im-
prove the defogging performance.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and
the hot postion.
Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and air inlet in front of the wind-
shield. This improves heater operation.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
(if so equipped)
Start the engine, move the fan control dial to
the desired (one to four) position, and push
in the air conditioner button to activate the
air conditioner. When the air conditioner is
on, cooling and dehumidfying functions are
added to the heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify
the air.
1. Push the
button to the off position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.
4. Turn on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light comes on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
For quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, push the
button to
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the on position. Be sure to return the air
recirculation button to the off position for
normal cooling.
Dehumidfied heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidfy
the air.
1. Push the
button to the off position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.
4. Turn on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light comes on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Dehumidfied defrosting/defogging
This mode is used to defog the windows
and dehumidify the air.
1. Turn the air control dial to the
po-
sition.
IWhen the
,or positions in
between are selected, the air conditioner
automatically turns on (however, the in-
dicator light will not illuminate) if theoutside temperature is more than 45äF
(7äC). This dehumidifies the air which
helps defog the windshield. The
mode automatically turns off, al-
lowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment to further im-
prove the defogging performance.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Operating tips
IKeep windows and sunroof closed while
the air conditioner is in operation.
IAfter parking in the sun, drive for two or
three minutes with the windows open to
vent hot air from the passenger compart-
ment. Then, close the windows. This
allows the air conditioner to cool the
interior more quickly.
IThe air conditioning system should be
operated for approximately ten min-
utes at least once a month. This helps
prevent damage to the system due to
lack of lubrication.
IIf the engine coolant temperaturegauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature over the normal range, turn
the air conditioner off. See²If your
vehicle overheats²in the²In case of
emergency²section of this manual.
AIR FLOW CHARTS
The following charts show the button and
dial positions forMAXIMUM AND QUICK
heating, cooling or defrosting.The air recir-
culation switch should always be in the
OFF position for heating and defrosting.
When the
,or positions in be-
tween are selected, the air conditioner au-
tomatically turns on (however, the indicator
light will not illuminate) if the outside tem-
perature is more than 45äF(7äC). This de-
humidifies the air which helps defog the
windshield. The
mode automatically
turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn
into the passenger compartment to further
improve the defogging performance..
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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. See²Air conditioner
system refrigerant and lubrication recom-
mendations²in the²Technical and con-
sumer information²section of this manual.
An authorized NISSAN dealer will be able to
service your environmentally²friendly²air
conditioner system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains
refrigerant under high pressure. To
avoid personal injury, any air condi-
tioner service should be done only by
an experienced technician with proper
equipment.
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AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER
This audio system has the FADER function
installed in Crew Cab models. Standard and
King Cab models, equipped with this audio
system, do not have the FADER function.
ON×OFF/VOL control knob
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON
position, then push the ON×OFF/VOL con-
trol knob. If you listen to the radio with the
engine not running, turn the key to the ACC
position. The mode (radio or cassette)
which was playing immediately before the
system was turned off resumes playing.
When no cassette is loaded, the radio
comes on. Pushing the ON×OFF/VOL con-
trol knob again turns the system off.
Turn the ON×OFF/VOL control knob to ad-
just the volume.
Clock operation
Pressing the CLOCK button alternates the
clock and the radio/cassette tape options in
the display.
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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 FM1 or FM2 reception.
The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates dur-
ing FM stereo reception. When the stereo
broadcast signal is weak, the radio automati-cally changes from stereo to monaural re-
ception.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter,
buildings, bridges, mountains and other ex-
ternal influences. Intermittent changes in
reception quality normally are caused by
these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the
vehicle may influence radio reception
quality.
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 buttonagain continues the SEEK function. Once the
highest broadcasting station is reached, the
radio continues in the SEEK mode at the
lowest broadcast station.
SCAN tuning
Push and hold thetuning buttonfor more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN illu-
minates in the display window. SCAN tuning
begins from low to high frequencies and
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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Station memory operations
Six stations can be set for the AM band. 12
stations can be set for the FM band (six for
FM1, six for FM2).
1. Push
to select AM, FM1, orFM2. The selected band illuminates in
the display.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Push the desired station select button for
more than 2 seconds. For example, in
the illustrations, ch2 is to be memorized.
The radio mutes when the select button
is pushed.
4. When the sound resumes, memorizing is
complete.
5. Other station select buttons can be set in
the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
radio fuse opens, the radio memory is can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired sta-
tions.
Adjusting tone quality and speaker
balance
To adjust BASS×TREB×FADER (Crew Cab
models only) and BAL (Bass, Treble, Fader,
Balance), press the AUDIO button until the
desired mode (BAS, TRE, FAD or BAL)
appears in the display.
Press theorbutton to adjust
Bass (BAS) and Treble (TRE) to the desired
level. Use the
orbutton to
adjust Fader (FAD) or Balance modes.
Fader adjusts the sound level between the
front and rear speakers and Balance (BAL)
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