2002 NISSAN FRONTIER Owners Manual

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INDICATOR LIGHTS
Cruise main switch indicator
light (if so equipped)
The light comes on when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light goes out
when the main switch is pushed again.
While the cruise main switch indicator light
comes on, the cruise control system is
operational.
Cruise set switch indicator
light (if so equipped)
The light comes on while the vehicle speed
is controlled by the cruise control system. If
the light blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate the cruise control system is not
functioning properly. Have the system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
4-wheel drive indicator light
This light comes on when the transfer shift
control lever is in the 4H or 4L position.
WARNING
cWhen parking always make sure the
transfer control lever is in the 2H, 4H
or 4L position and the parking brake
is applied.
cFailure to engage the transfer con-
trol lever in 2H, 4H or 4L could result
in the vehicle moving unexpectedly,
which could cause serious personal
injury or property damage.
High beam indicator light
This blue light comes on when the headlight
high beams are on and goes out when the
low beams are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL)
If this indicator lamp comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
The malfunction indicator lamp may alsocome on steady if the fuel filler cap is loose
or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel.
Check to make sure the fuel filler cap is
installed and closed tightly, and that the
vehicle has at least three gallons of fuel in
the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
lamp
should turn off if no other potential emission
control system malfunction exists.
Operation
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on
in one of two ways:
cMalfunction indicator lamp on steady þ
An emission control system malfunction
has been detected. Check the fuel filler
cap. If the fuel filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
lamp should turn off after a few
driving trips. If thelamp does not
turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized NIS-
SAN dealer. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
cMalfunction indicator lamp blinking þ An
engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control sys-
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tem. To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
cdo not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
c
avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
cavoid steep uphill grades.
cif possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator lamp may stop
blinking and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Overdrive off indicator light
(automatic transmission
only)
This light comes on when the overdrive
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
These lights flash when the turn signal
switch or hazard switch is turned on.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, it makes a high pitched scraping
sound when the vehicle is in motion whether
or not the brake pedal is depressed. Have
the brakes checked as soon as possible if
the warning sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
The chime sounds when the driver's door is
opened and the key is left in the ignition
switch. Take the ignition key when you
leave the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver's door is
opened with the headlight switch on unless
the ignition key is in the ON position. Turn
the headlight switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
(if so equipped)
The vehicle security system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if parts of the
vehicle are disturbed.
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SECURITY SYSTEM
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Security indicator light
The security indicator light shows the status
of the vehicle security system.
The light operates whenever the ignition
switch is in the LOCK, OFF, or ACC posi-
tion.
The vehicle security system has four
phases. For each phase the operation of the
security indicator light is different.
How to activate the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
activated even if the windows are
open.)
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood and all doors. The doors
can be locked using the key, power door
lock switch or keyfob.
Keyfob operation:
cPush the LOCK button on the keyfob.
All doors lock. The hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once to
indicate all doors are locked.
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. The horn may or may not beep
once. Refer to ``Silencing the horn
beep feature'' later in this section.
4.
Confirm that the SECURITY indicator
light comes on. The SECURITY light
glows for about 30 seconds and then
begins to flash once every three seconds.
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The system is now activated. If, during
this 30 second time period, a door is
unlocked by the key or the keyfob, or the
ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the
system will not activate.
cIf the key is turned slowly when lock-
ing the door, the system may not acti-
vate. Furthermore, if the key is turned
excessively to the unlock position, the
system may be deactivated when the
key is removed. If the indicator light
fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock
the door once and lock it again.
cEven when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with doors, and hood locked
and with the ignition key in the OFF
position. Turn the ignition key to ACC
or ON to turn the system off.
The vehicle security system is NOT acti-
vated if one of the following occurs:
cA door is unlocked or the ignition key is
turned to the ACC or ON position during
the 30 seconds in which the SECURITY
light stays on.
cThe SECURITY light blinks at a steady
1/2 second on - 1/2 second off rate (adoor, or the hood is open and the key is
not in the ACC or ON position). When the
ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON
position, the SECURITY light turns off.
Vehicle security system operation
The vehicle security system emits the fol-
lowing alarm:
cThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently. In addition, the starter mo-
tor does not operate.
c
The alarm automatically turns off after 50
seconds. However, the alarm reactivates
if the vehicle is tampered with again. The
alarm can be shut off by unlocking a door
with the key or by pressing the UNLOCK
buttonon the keyfob.
The alarm is activated by:
copening a door without using the key
(even if the door is unlocked by releasing
the inside lock knob).
copening the hood.
How to stop the alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door
with the key or by pressing the UNLOCK
buttonon the keyfob.The alarm does notstop if the ignition switch is turned to ACC or
ON position.
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Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be
deactivated using the multi-remote controller.
To deactivate:Press and hold the LOCK
and UNLOCK buttonsfor at least two
seconds.
The hazard lights will quickly flash three
times to confirm that the horn beep feature
has been deactivated.
To activate:Press and hold the LOCK and
UNLOCK buttonsfor at least two seconds
once more.The hazard lights will quickly flash once and
the horn will sound once to confirm that the
horn beep feature has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does not
silence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by an
authorized NISSAN dealer.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
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SWITCH OPERATION
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for the wipers or washer to be
activated. Push the lever down to operate
the wipers, and pull the lever toward you to
operate the washer. Operating the washer
automatically cycles the wipers several
times.
Intermittent wiper operation can be adjusted
from 1 to 19 seconds by turning the time
control knob (Type B only).
CAUTION
cDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
cDo not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
cDo not fill the window washer reser-
voir tank with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl
alcohol based washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the win-
dow washer reservoir tank.Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer's rec-
ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the window washer reser-
voir tank. Do not use the window
washer reservoir tank to mix the
washer fluid concentrate and water.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may
lead to an accident. Warm the wind-
shield with the defroster before you
wash the windshield.To defog the rear window, start the engine
and push the rear window defogger switch
on. The rear window defogger indicator light
on the switch comes on. Push the switch
again to turn the defogger off.
The rear window defogger automatically
turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defogger.
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
SWITCH (Crew Cab models
only)
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
Turn the switch to theposition:
The front combination, rear combination,
license plate and instrument panel lights
come on.Turn the switch to the
position:
The headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.
To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come
on and the
light illuminates. Pull it back
to select the low beam.
Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the
or
position.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of
the instrument panel lights.
Passing signal
Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN
SIGNAL SWITCH
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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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