2003 NISSAN FRONTIER Owners Manual

Repeat/Mix
Press the RPT MIX button to change CD play
patterns:
Repeat!Mix!All Mix!Normal Play
Repeat
Press the RPT MIX button (<1.5 seconds) once
to repeat the current track. The “1” icon is turned
on, and the display shows“Repeat Track”for 2
seconds. The display then shows the Track num-
ber and Elapsed time as normal.Mix
Press the RPT MIX button (<1.5 seconds) again
to start shuffle play of the current disc. The “MIX”
icon is turned on and the display shows“Mix
Tracks”for 2 seconds. The display then shows
the Track number and Elapsed time as normal.
All mix
Press the RPT MIX button (<1.5 seconds) again
to start shuffle play of all discs. The “MIX” icon is
turned on, and the display shows“Mix All
Tracks”for 2 seconds. The display then shows
the Track number and Elapsed time as normal.
Also, the indicators of the loaded discs are turned
on with amber color. (Green for current disc.)
Normal play
Press the RPT MIX button (<1.5 seconds) again
to return to normal play mode. The “MIX” icon and
the amber LEDs are turned off. The display
shows“Normal Play”for 2 seconds. The dis-
play then shows the Track number and Elapsed
time as normal.CD scan
1 Disc All Tracks
Press the SCAN button (<1.5 seconds) to scan
all tracks of the current disc for 7 seconds per
track. The display shows“Disc Scan”for 2
seconds, and then shows the track number and
elapsed time as normal. The SCAN icon is
flashed during Scan mode.
The Scan mode is canceled once it scans
through all tracks on the disc, or if the SCAN
button is pressed during Scan mode.
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All Discs, 1 Track
Press and hold the SCAN button (>1.5 seconds)
to scan the first track of all the loaded discs for 7
seconds per track. The display shows“All Disc
Scan”for 2 seconds, and then shows the track
number and elapsed time as normal. The SCAN
icon is flashed during Scan mode.
The Scan mode is canceled once it scans
through all the loaded discs, or if the SCAN
button is pressed during Scan mode.
Eject CD
Current disc
1. Press the
button.
2. Thegreenindicator starts to blink and the
display shows“Disc Eject”for 2 seconds.
The display then changes to“Ejecting
Disc”.
3. The disc ejects. Remove the disc. (If the disc
is not removed within 15 seconds, the disc
will reload.)
4. The indicator and symbol for the disc are
turned off.Select a disc
1. Press the desired disc, then press
the
button.
2. Thegreenindicator starts blinking and the
display shows“Disc Eject”for 2 seconds.
The display then changes to“Ejecting
Disc”.
3. The disc ejects. Remove the disc. (If the disc
is not removed within 15 seconds, the disc
will reload.)
4. The indicator and symbol for the disc are
turned off.
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All discs
1. Press and hold the
button until it
beeps (>1.5 seconds) .2. Lowest used disc number indicator blinks
greenand display shows“All Disc Eject”
for 2 seconds. The display then changes to
“Ejecting Disc”.
3. When a disc is removed, the indicator and
disc icon will be turned off, and then the next
disc will emerge, and so on.
4. The display will be turned off after all discs
are ejected and removed.
If a disc is not removed within 15 seconds, or if
the
button is pressed again during the
Eject sequence, the entire disc Eject sequence
will be canceled.
CD CARE AND CLEANING
cHandle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the
disc. Never touch the surface of the disc.
cAlways place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.
c
To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center
to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do
not wipe the disc using a circular motion.
cDo not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use.
cA new disc may be rough on the inner and
outer edges. Remove the rough edges by rub-
bing the inner and outer edges with the side of
a pen or pencil as illustrated.
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1. SEEK up button
2. Mode button
3. SEEK down button
4. Volume control button
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
The steering wheel switch for audio controls is
mounted on the left side of the steering wheel.
Press the MODE button to turn the radio on or, if
the radio is already on, to switch between the
Radio presets (A, B or C) and CD Mode.
A!B!C!CD ModeThe last CD that was loaded starts to play when
in CD Mode. If there is no CD loaded, the CD
changer enters Disc Loading Mode.
If in Radio presets A, B or C:
cPress
or(<1.5 seconds) to ad-
vance to the next preset station or to return to
the previous preset station.
cHold down
or(>1.5 seconds) .
The radio will seek up or down to the next radio
station.
If in CD Mode:
cPress
or(<1.5 seconds) to ad-
vance to the next selection on the CD or return
to the previous selection on the CD.
cHold down
or(>1.5 seconds) to
advance to the next CD or return to the previ-
ous CD.
Volume control is located on the side of the audio
control switch. Press the top of the volume con-
trol to increase volume. Press the bottom of the
volume control to decrease volume.
ANTENNA
The antenna cannot be shortened, but can be
removed. When you need to remove the antenna,
turn the antenna rod counterclockwise.
To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna clock-
wise. Tighten the antenna rod to specification
using a suitable tool such as an open-end
wrench. The antenna rod tightening specification
is 3.4 - 3.6 N·m (30 - 32 in-lb) . Do not use pliers
to tighten the antenna as they can leave marks on
the antenna surface. The antenna rod cannot be
hand tightened to the proper specification.
CAUTION
Always properly tighten the antenna rod
during installation or the antenna rod may
break during vehicle operation.
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When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following
cautions, otherwise the new equipment may ad-
versely affect the MFI (Multiport Fuel Injection)
system and other electronic parts.
WARNING
cA cellular telephone should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation. Some juris-
dictions prohibit the use of cellular tele-
phones while driving.
cIf you must make a call while your ve-
hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu-
lar phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended. Ex-
ercise extreme caution at all times so
full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
cIf a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle before doing so.
CAUTION
cKeep the antenna as far away as pos-
sible from the Engine Control Module
(ECM) .cKeep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the Multiport Fuel
Injection harness. Do not route the an-
tenna wire next to any harness.
cAdjust the antenna standing-wave ratio
as recommended by the manufacturer.
cConnect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
cFor details, consult a NISSAN dealer.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)..................5-2
Three-way catalyst..............................5-2
Low tire pressure warning system
(if so equipped)................................5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions....................................5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover....................5-4
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving................5-5
Driving safety precautions.......................5-5
Ignition switch.....................................5-7
Automatic transmission..........................5-7
Manual transmission............................5-8
Key positions..................................5-8
Before starting the engine..........................5-9
Starting the engine................................5-9
Driving the vehicle................................5-10
Automatic transmission (if so equipped)..........5-10
Manual transmission...........................5-16
Parking brake....................................5-18
Cruise control (if so equipped).....................5-19
Precautions on cruise control...................5-19Cruise control operations.......................5-19
Break-in schedule................................5-20
Increasing fuel economy...........................5-21
Using four wheel drive (4WD)......................5-21
Transfer case shifting procedures...............5-21
Auto-lock free-running hubs............5-22
Parking/parking on hills............................5-25
Power steering...................................5-26
Brake system....................................5-26
Brake precautions.............................5-26
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................5-27
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-28
Cold weather driving..............................5-30
Freeing a frozen door lock......................5-30
Anti-freeze....................................5-30
Battery.......................................5-30
Draining of coolant water.......................5-30
Tire equipment................................5-30
Special winter equipment.......................5-31
Driving on snow or ice.........................5-31
Engine block heater (if so equipped).............5-31
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WARNING
cDo not leave children, impaired adults,
or pets alone in your vehicle. They could
accidentally injure themselves or oth-
ers through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
cProperly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
cDo not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger-
ous. It can cause unconsciousness or
death.cIf you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all win-
dows fully open, and have the vehicle
inspected immediately.
cDo not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
cDo not park the vehicle with the engine
running for any extended length of time.
cIf a special body, camper, or other
equipment is added for recreational or
other usage, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle. Do not
occupy these areas while the engine is
running even if the vehicle is parked.
Some recreational vehicle appliances
such as stoves, refrigerators, heaters,
etc. may also generate carbon
monoxide.
cThe exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering into the passenger
compartment.c. You notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust system.
d. You have had an accident involving
damage to the exhaust system, un-
derbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
cThe exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-
tem are very hot. Keep people, animals
or flammable materials away from the
exhaust system components.
cDo not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
CAUTION
cDo not use leaded gasoline. Deposits
from leaded gasoline will seriously re-
duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to
help reduce exhaust pollutants.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
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