2000 NISSAN FRONTIER roof

2 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges ................................................2-2
Speedometer and odometer ..................................2-3
Tachometer ............................................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................2-5
Fuel gauge .............................................................2-6
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................2-8
Theft warning (if so equipped) .............................2-14
Headlight and turn signal switch ..........................2-16
Daytime running light system (Canada only) .......2-16
Front fog light switch (if so equipped)..................2-17
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................2-17
Instrument brightness control ...............................2-18
Hazard warning flasher switch .............................2-19Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ash tray ...........2-19
Power point (if so equipped) ................................2-20
Storage compartment (Crew Cab models
only) ......................................................................2-21
Cup holder (if so equipped) .................................2-21
Dome light and cargo light ...................................2-22
Map lights (if so equipped)...................................2-23
Manual windows ...................................................2-23
Power windows (if so equipped) ..........................2-24
Automatic power window switch ..........................2-25
Rear sliding window (if so equipped) ...................2-25
Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................2-25
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Tilting up
Pull the handle down, then push the handle
up to the fully tilted position.
WARNING
IIn an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.IDo 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
IRemove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before open-
ing.
IDo 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 supporting the sun shade.
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. Turn
each lock bolt clockwise to securely lock
the sunshade in place.
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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. Push the knobs located on each end of
the handle and engage the handle link-
age.
Be sure the sunroof is securely installed.
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Key .........................................................................3-2
Door locks ..............................................................3-2
Power door locks (if so equipped) .........................3-3
Child safety rear door lock ................................... 3-4
Multi-remote control system (if so equipped).........3-4
Battery replacement ...............................................3-7
Hood release ..........................................................3-8
Glove box ...............................................................3-9
Roof rack (if so equipped)......................................3-9
Step rail (if so equipped) ...................................... 3-11Fuel filler cap ........................................................ 3-11
Tailgate latch ........................................................3-13
Tie down hooks ....................................................3-14
Tilting steering wheel (if so equipped) .................3-15
Outside mirror remote control (if so equipped) ....3-15
Outside mirrors .....................................................3-16
Inside mirror .........................................................3-16
Vanity mirror (if so equipped)...............................3-17
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Open the glove box by pulling the handle.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
Always evenly distribute the cargo on the
roof rack.The maximum total load is 125
lb (57 Kg) evenly distributed.Be careful
that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross
Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR front and rear).The GVWR and GAWR are located on the
Safety Compliance Certification Label (lo-
cated on the driver's side door jamb pillar).
For more information regarding GVWR and
GAWR, refer to the²Technical and cus-
tomer information section of this manual².
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GLOVE BOX ROOF RACK (if so equipped)
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WARNING
Properly 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.
CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing
items from the roof rack. If you cannot
comfortably lift the items onto the roof
rack from the ground, use a ladder or
stool.
The front and rear crossbars can be ad-
justed forward, backward, or be removed.
Use the torxdriver located in the tool kit to
loosen both crossbar adjusting screws. Po-
sition the crossbar as needed and then
tighten the crossbar adjusting screws. Placeyour cargo between the bars, and secure
with rope. Always check the tightness of the
cross bar adjusting screws.
If you hear windnoise coming from the roof
rack while driving, adjust the roof rack
crossbars to the most rearward position.
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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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