2001 NISSAN FRONTIER ignition

Daytime Running Light System
(Canada only)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a
reduced intensity when the engine is started
with the parking brake released. The day-
time running lights operate with the head-
light switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch
to the
position for full illumination
when driving at night. If the parking brake is
applied before the engine is started, the
daytime running lights do not illuminate. The
daytime running lights illuminate once the
parking brake is released. The daytime run-
ning lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is turned off.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn
on your headlights. Failure to do so
could cause an accident injuring your-
self and others.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signal cancels automati-
cally.
Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the point where the indicator
light begins to flash, but the lever does not
latch.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
switch to the
position.
To turn them off, rotate the switch to the
OFF position.
The headlight switch must be in the
position (low beam headlights on) for
the fog lights to operate. The fog lights
automatically turn off whenever the high
beam headlight function is selected.
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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
(if so equipped)
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Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under emer-
gency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
cWhen stalled or stopped on the road-
way under emergency conditions,
move the vehicle well off the road.
cDo not use the hazard warning flash-
ers while moving on the highway
unless unusual circumstances force
you to drive so slowly that your ve-hicle might become a hazard to other
traffic.
cTurn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The hazard warning flashers can be actu-
ated with the ignition switch in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
To sound the horn, push the center pad
area of the steering wheel.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCHHORN
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The power point can be used for powering
accessories. It is rated at 12 Volts 120
Watts maximum.
CAUTION
cTake care as the socket and plug
may be hot during or immediately
after use.
cThis power point is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.cDo not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
cUse this power point with the engine
running. (If the engine is stopped,
this could result in a discharged bat-
tery.)
cAvoid using when the air condi-
tioner, headlights or rear window de-
fogger is on.
cBefore inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
cPush the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may blow.
cWhen not is use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact
the socket.The cigarette lighter element is an acces-
sory. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter or
equivalent can be purchased from an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Push the lighter in all the way. When the
lighter is heated, it springs out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.
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POWER POINT (if so
equipped)CIGARETTE LIGHTER
(accessory) AND ASH TRAY
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GROCERY HOOKS (King Cab
only)
The grocery hooks allow for 2 standard size
plastic grocery bags to hang side-by-side.
Do not apply a total load of more than 55 lbs
(25 kg) to a single grocery hook.
WARNING
cProperly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do
not place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
cUse suitable ropes and hooks to se-
cure cargo.
POWER WINDOWS
(if so equipped)
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows. Use the
window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.cDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols and become trapped in a
window. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
The power windows operate when the igni-
tion key is in the ON position, or for 45
seconds after the ignition key is turned to
the OFF position. If the driver's or passen-
ger's door is opened during this 45 second
period, power to the windows is cancelled.
To open the driver window, press the driver
switch and hold it down. To close the win-
dow, lift the switch up. The driver side
control panel (driver's switch) also opens or
closes the passenger windows.
Locking passenger's window
When the lock button is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or
closed. Push it in again to cancel the win-
dow lock function.
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WINDOWS
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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.Each dome light has a three-position switch
and operates regardless of ignition key
position.
cWhen the switch is in the OFF position,
the dome light does not illuminate, re-
gardless of door position.
cWhen the switch is in the centerjor
DOOR position, the dome light illumi-
nates by opening a door.
cWhen the switch is in the ON position,
the dome light illuminates regardless of
door position.
On some King Cab models, the dome lightcan be used as a cargo light by simply
pulling the light down. This light is conve-
nient at night when loading cargo.
For information regarding dome light bulb
replacement, refer to ªBulb replacementº in
the ``Do-it-yourself'' section of this manual.
CAUTION
Leaving the dome light switch in the ON
position for extended periods of time
will result in a discharged battery.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
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Power (if so equipped)
For vehicles equipped with the theft warning
system, the power door lock system allows
you to lock or unlock all doors simulta-
neously.
Turning the key to the front of the vehicle
locks all doors.
Turning the key one time to the rear of the
vehicle unlocks that door. From that posi-
tion, returning the key to neutral (where the
key can only be removed and inserted) and
turning it to the rear again within 5 seconds
unlocks all doors.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door without the key, push the
inside lock knob to the lock position, then
close the door.
When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
To lock the doors without a key, push the
power door lock switch (driver or passenger
side), then close the door. When locking the
doors this way, be certain not to leave the
key inside the vehicle.
If the key is left in the ignition, all doors will
unlock automatically.
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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK (Crew Cab models only)
Child safety locks help prevent the rear
doors from being opened accidentally, es-
pecially when small children are in the ve-
hicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on
the edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
door can only be opened from the out-
side.It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, and
activate the panic alarm by using the remote
controller.
Be sure to remove the key from the
vehicle before locking the doors.
The remote controller can operate at a
distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from
the vehicle. The effective distance depends
on the conditions around the vehicle.
As many as four remote controllers can be
used with one vehicle. For information con-
cerning the purchase and use of additional
remote controllers, contact an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the remote
controller:
cDo not allow the remote controller to
become wet.
cDo not drop the remote controller.
cDo not strike the remote controller
sharply against another object.cDo not place the remote controller
for an extended period in an area
where temperatures exceed 140ÉF
(60ÉC).
HOW TO USE MULTI-REMOTE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood and all doors.
4. Push the LOCK button on the multi-
remote controller. All doors lock. The
hazard lights flash twice and the horn
beeps once to indicate all doors are
locked. The horn may or may not beep
once. Refer to ªsilencing the horn beep
featureº later in this section.
cWhen the LOCK button is pushed with all
doors locked, the hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once as a
reminder that the doors are already
locked.
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MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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Unlocking doors
1. Push the UNLOCK button on the multi-
remote controller. Only the driver's side
door unlocks.
2. Push the UNLOCK button on the multi-remote controller again within five sec-
onds. All doors unlock.
3. The interior light illuminates for 30 sec-
onds when the light switch is in the O or
DOOR position.The interior light can be turned off without
waiting 30 seconds by inserting the key into
the ignition and turning to the ON or START
position, locking the doors with the multi-
remote controller or pushing the interior light
switch to the OFF position.
Auto Relock
All doors will lock automatically within 5
minutes unless one of the following opera-
tions is performed:
cany door is opened
ca key is inserted into the ignition switch
and the key is turned from OFF to ON.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the panic alarm to
call attention as follows:
1. Push the PANIC button on the remote
controller forlonger than 0.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights
will stay on for 30 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
cit has run for 30 seconds, or
cthe LOCK or UNLOCK button is pressed,
on the multi-remote controller.
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