2000 NISSAN FRONTIER warning

The step rail has a front and rear step for
assisting passengers to get into and out of
the vehicle.The fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratcheting
type. Turn the cap counter clockwise to
remove. Tighten the cap clockwise until
ratcheting clicks are heard.
WARNING
IGasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain con-
ditions. You could be burned or se-
riously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop the engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
APD1099
APD1060
STEP RAIL (if so equipped) FUEL FILLER CAP
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Opening the tailgate
Pull the tailgate handle upward and lower
the tailgate. The support cables hold the
tailgate open.
When closing the tailgate, make sure the
latches are securely locked.To open the tailgate to the lowest position,
lift the tailgate to a 45 degree angle, then
release the support cables.
Do not drive the vehicle with the tailgate
down, unless equipped with Nissan's
Bed Extender (accessory) in the de-
ployed position.
For proper truck box loading see²Loading
tips²under the²Vehicle loading information²
heading in the²Technical and consumer
information²section of this manual.
WARNING
IIt is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these ar-
eas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
IDo not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
IBe sure everyone in your vehicle is
in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
APD1070APD1038
TAILGATE LATCH
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Removing the tailgate
1. Release the tailgate support cables.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle.
3. Pull the tailgate out from the left side
hinge.
4. Remove the tailgate from the right side
hinge.
Installing the tailgate
1. Insert the tailgate into the right side
hinge.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle
and insert left side hinge.
3. Continue to hold tailgate at a 45 degree
angle and attach the tailgate support
cables.
4. Close the tailgate securely.
CAUTION
The tailgate is heavy. Be careful not to
drop it during removal.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.
IThe weight of the cargo load must be
evenly distributed over both the front and
rear axles.
IAll cargo should be securely fastened
with ropes or straps to prevent it from
shifting or sliding within the vehicle.
WARNING
IProperly 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.
IDo not place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
ATI1020
TIE DOWN HOOKS
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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.Push the right or left side of the switch to
adjust the right or left side mirror, then
control the lever.
The ignition switch must be in the ON or
ACC position for the power mirrors to oper-
ate.
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.
PD1238MAPD1039
TILTING STEERING WHEEL
(if so equipped)OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE
CONTROL (if so equipped)
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Folding outside mirror
Push the mirror backward to fold it.The night position reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind the vehicle.WARNING
Use the night position only when nec-
essary because it reduces rear view
clarity.
APD1090APD1096AIC0703
OUTSIDE MIRRORS INSIDE MIRROR
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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 the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
IPositioning of the heater and air con-
ditioner controls should not be done
while driving, in order that full atten-
tion may be given to the driving
operation.
CONTROLS
Fan control dial
This dial turns the fan on and off, and
controls fan speed.
Air flow 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 defroster outlets
and foot outlets.
ÐAir flows mainly from defroster out-
lets.
The air flow control dial also has intermedi-
ate positions which allow the air flow to be
distributed between two of the icon posi-
tions on the air flow control dial.
Temperature control dial
This dial allows you to adjust the tempera-
ture of the outlet air.
AHA1129
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. 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.
AHA1134
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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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