2000 NISSAN FRONTIER sunroof

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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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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Changing engine oil.............................. 8-10
Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-9
Engine oil ................................................ 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ................................... 10-6
Engine oil viscosity ............................... 10-7
Outside mirror control ................................ 3-15
Outside mirrors .......................................... 3-16
Overdrive switch ........................................ 5-13
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner's manual order form ..................... 10-29
P
Pantograph type jack ................................... 6-5
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-23
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-16
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-27
Passenger supplemental air bag ON/OFF
switch and light .......................................... 1-15
Periodic maintenance schedules ................. 9-5
Power
Power door locks .................................... 3-3
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-14
Power steering system ......................... 5-28
Power windows..................................... 2-24
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
On-pavement and off-road drivingprecautions ............................................. 5-3
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-20
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting ................................................ 6-9
R
Radio
AM-FM radio with cassette player ........ 4-10
FM-AM radio with compact disc
player ................................................... 4-15
AM-FM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player.............................. 4-21
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test ........................................................... 10-28
Rear sliding window................................... 2-25
Registering your vehicle in another
country ..................................................... 10-12
Remote keyless entry system (See
multi-remote control system) ....................... 3-4
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............... 10-27
Roof rack ..................................................... 3-9
S
Safety
Reporting safety defects (USA) .......... 10-27
Seat
Jump seat ............................................... 1-9
Seat belt
2-point type without retractor................ 1-26
3-point type with retractor..................... 1-24Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-20
Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-29
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-30
Seat belts.............................................. 1-20
Seat belt warning light ................................. 2-9
Seats
Adjustment .............................................. 1-2
Bench seat.............................................. 1-7
Separate seats ....................................... 1-2
Service manual order form ...................... 10-29
Shifting
Automatic transmission ................. 5-9, 5-11
Manual transmission............................. 5-15
Spark plug replacement............................. 8-19
Speedometer ............................................... 2-3
Spotlights (See map light) ......................... 2-23
SRS warning label ..................................... 1-18
Starting
Before starting the engine ...................... 5-8
Jump starting .......................................... 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting........................................... 6-9
Starting the engine ............................... 5-16
Steering
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-14
Power steering system ......................... 5-28
Tilting steering wheel ............................ 3-15
Step rail (if so equipped) ........................... 3-11
Stop light .................................................... 8-30
Sun shade.................................................. 2-26
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-26
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