2003 NISSAN FRONTIER door lock

orAnti-lock brake warning lightLow tire pressure warning light (if so equipped)4-wheel drive indicator light (if so equipped)
Automatic transmission oil temperature warn-
ing light (model)Low washer fluid warning light (if so equipped)High beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission park warning light
(model)Passenger supplemental air bag OFF indicator
light (except Crew Cab models)Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeOverdrive off indicator light (automatic trans-
mission only)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light (if so equipped)
Door open warning lightCRUISE main switch indicator light (if so
equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightCruise SET switch indicator light (if so
equipped)Vehicle dynamic control off indicator light (if so
equipped)
Low fuel warning light
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and turn the ignition key to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,or,,,
If the driver’s seat belt is fastened before the
ignition key is turned to the ON position,
the
light will not come on.
If equipped, the following lights come on briefly
and then go off:
or,,,,,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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while you are driving, have the vehicle dynamic
control system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
While the vehicle dynamic control system is op-
erating, you might feel slight vibration or hear the
system working when starting the vehicle or ac-
celerating, but this is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a brake pad requires replacement, 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
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove
the key and take it with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch in the OFF position, a
chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if
the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before leav-
ing 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.
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 position.
The vehicle security system has four phases. For
each phase the operation of the security indicator
light is different.
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SECURITY SYSTEMS
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How to arm the vehicle security sys-
tem
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood and all doors. Lock all doors.
The doors can be locked with the key, power
door lock switch or with the keyfob.
Keyfob operation:
cPush the
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
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once as a re-
minder that the doors are already locked.
The horn may or may not beep once.
Refer to “Silencing the horn beep fea-
ture” later in this section.
cIf a door is open and you push
the
button the doors lock but the
horn does not chirp and the hazard lights
do not flash.
cConfirm that the SECURITY indicator light
comes on. The SECURITY light stays on forabout 30 seconds and then begins to flash
once every 3 seconds. The system is now
armed. 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 arm.
cIf the key is turned slowly when locking
the door, the system may not arm. Fur-
thermore, if the key is turned excessively
to the unlock position, the system may
be disarmed 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 passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will arm
with all doors and the hood closed and
locked and the ignition key in the OFF
position. Turn the ignition key to the ACC
or ON to turn the security system off.
The vehicle security system is NOT armed if 1 of
the following occurs:
cA door is unlocked or the ignition key is turned
to the ACC or ON position during the 30 sec-
onds in which the SECURITY light stays on.
cThe SECURITY light blinks at a steady 1/2
second on - 1/2 second off rate (a door or the
hood is open and the key is not in the ACC or
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ON position) . When the ignition key is turned
to the ACC or ON position, the SECURITY
light turns off.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
cThe headlights blink and the horn sounds in-
termittently. In addition, the starter motor does
not operate.
cThe alarm automatically turns off after about
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
button on the
keyfob.
The alarm is activated by:
copening a door without using the key or keyfob
(even if the door is unlocked by releasing the
inside lock knob) .
copening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door with the
key or by pressing thebutton on the keyfob.
The alarm does not stop if the ignition
switch is turned to ACC or ON.
Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-
vated using the keyfob.
To deactivate:Press and hold both the
andbuttons at the same timefor at least
2 seconds.
The hazard lights will quickly flash 3 times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
deactivated.
To activate:Press and hold both the
andbuttons at the same timefor at least
2 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 feature does not silence
the horn if the alarm is triggered.
If the system does not operate as described
above, have it checked by a NISSAN dealer.
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POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped)
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Window lock button
3. Front passenger side
4. Right rear passenger side
5. Left rear passenger side
6. Driver side automatic switch
Driver’s side power window switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close all of the windows.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s dooris opened during this period of about 45 sec-
onds, power to the windows is canceled. To open
a window, push the switch and hold it down. To
close a window, pull the switch up. To stop the
opening or closing function at any time, simply
release the switch.
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
Doors............................................3-2
Locking with key................................3-2
Locking with inside lock knob....................3-3
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped)................................3-3
Child safety rear door lock
(Crew Cab models only)........................3-4
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped).........3-4
How to use remote keyless entry system..........3-4
Battery replacement............................3-7
Hood............................................3-8
Tubular roof rack (if so equipped)....................3-9
Tubular step rail (if so equipped)...................3-11Fuel filler lid......................................3-11
Fuel filler cap..................................3-11
Steering wheel...................................3-13
Tilt operation (if so equipped)...................3-13
Sun visors.......................................3-13
Vanity mirror (if so equipped)....................3-13
Mirrors..........................................3-13
Inside mirror..................................3-13
Outside mirrors...............................3-14
Outside mirror remote control
(if so equipped)...............................3-15
Truck box........................................3-15
Tailgate.......................................3-15
Tie down hooks...............................3-17
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1. Key
2. Key plate
A key number plate is supplied with your keys.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe place
(such as your wallet) , not in the vehicle. If you lose
your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by
using the key number. NISSAN does not record
key numbers so it is very important to keep track
of your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you have
lost all keys and do not have 1 to duplicate from.
If you still have a key, this key can be duplicated
by a NISSAN dealer or locksmith.
WARNING
cAlways have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat belts,
this provides greater safety in the event
of an accident by helping to prevent
persons from being thrown from the
vehicle. This also helps keep children
and others from unintentionally open-
ing the doors, and will help keep out
intruders.
cBefore opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
LOCKING WITH KEY
Manual
To lock either the driver or passenger side door,
turn the key toward the front of the vehicle
s1.To
unlock, turn it toward the rear
s2.
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Driver’s side
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Power (if so equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the theft
warning system,the power door lock system
allows you to lock or unlock all doors at the same
time.
Turning the key toward the front
s1of the vehicle
locks all doors.
Turning the key 1 time toward the rear
s2of the
vehicle unlocks that door. From that position,
returning the key to neutral
s3(where the key can
only be removed and inserted) and turning it
toward the rear again
s4within 5 seconds un-
locks all doors.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the inside
lock knob to the lock position
s1, then close the
door.
To unlock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the unlock position
s2.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped)
To lock all the doors without a key, push the door
lock switch (driver or front passenger side) , to the
lock position
s1, then close the door. When
locking the door this way, be certain not to leave
the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver or front passenger side)
to the unlock position
s2.
When the power door lock switch (driver or pas-
senger side) is moved to the lock position with
the key in the ignition and any door open, all doors
will lock and then unlock automatically.
Driver’s side
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Inside lock
WPD0155
Driver’s side
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