1. Engine hood (P. 8-6)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-18)
3. Windshield (P. 8-26)
4. Roof rack (P.2-30)
5. Power windows (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
6. Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-2, 3-4,
3-2)
7. Mirrors (P. 3-13)
8. Tire pressure (P. 8-36)
9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
10. Tire chains (P. 5-31)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-20); Replacing bulbs (P. 8-31)
12. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-22)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P. 2-20)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-18)
4. Power outlet (P. 2-24)
5. Heater and air conditioner (P. 4-2)
6. Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch light
(if so equipped) (P. 1-16)
7. Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 1-16)
8. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-7)
9. Glove box (P. 2-28)
10. Audio system (P. 4-10)
11. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-22)
12. Automatic/manual selector lever
(P. 5-10)
13. Transfer case shift lever (if so equipped)
(P. 5-22)
14. Parking brake release lever (P. 5-18)
15. Cruise control main/set switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-19)
16. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-7, P. 2-23)
17. Steering wheel switch for audio controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-28)
18. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-24)
19. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-21)
20. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-23)
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Indicator
lightName Page
CRUISE main
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-13
Cruise SET
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-13
4±wheel drive
indicator light
(if so equipped)2-13
High beam indi-
cator light
(Blue)2-14
Malfunction
indicator lamp
(MIL)2-14
Indicator
lightName Page
Overdrive off
indicator light
(automatic
transmission
only)2-14
Slip indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-15
Turn
signal/hazard
indicator lights2-15
Vehicle dy-
namic control
off indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-15
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-3
Tachometer....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-5
Fuel gauge....................................2-6
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped)...................................2-6
Outside temperature display.....................2-7
Compass display...............................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-9
Checking bulbs................................2-9
Warning lights................................2-10
Indicator lights................................2-13
Audible reminders.............................2-15
Security system (if so equipped)...................2-16
Vehicle security system.........................2-16
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-18
Switch operation..............................2-18
Rear window defroster switch (Crew Cab models
only)............................................2-19
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-20
Headlight control switch........................2-20
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-21Instrument brightness control...................2-21
Turn signal switch.............................2-22
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-22
Cargo lamp switch...............................2-23
Horn............................................2-23
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-24
Power outlet.....................................2-24
Dual 12 volt power outlets (if so equipped)..........2-25
Storage.........................................2-26
Storage compartment..........................2-26
Storage trays (if so equipped)...................2-26
Cup holders..................................2-27
Glove box....................................2-28
Console box..................................2-28
Grocery hooks (King Cab only)..................2-29
Tubular roof rack (if so equipped)................2-30
Windows........................................2-32
Power windows (if so equipped)................2-32
Manual windows..............................2-34
Rear sliding window (if so equipped)............2-34
Interior lights.....................................2-34
Map lights (if so equipped)........................2-35
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1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P. 2-20)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-18)
4. Power outlet (P. 2-24)
5. Heater and air conditioner (P. 4-2)
6. Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch light
(if so equipped) (P. 1-16)
7. Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 1-16)
8. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-7)
9. Glove box (P. 2-28)
10. Audio system (P. 4-10)
11. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-22)
12. Automatic/manual selector lever (P. 5-10)
13. Transfer case shift lever (if so equipped)
(P. 5-22)
14. Parking brake release lever (P. 5-18)
15. Cruise control main/set switch (if so
equipped) (P. 5-19)
16. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-7, P. 2-23)
17. Steering wheel switch for audio controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-28)
18. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-24)
19. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-21)
20. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-23)
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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 windshield 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.
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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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 control
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
(Blue)
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 malfunction.
The malfunction indicator lamp may also come on
steady if the fuel filler cap is loose or missing, or if
the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make surethe fuel filler cap is installed and closed tightly,
and that the vehicle has at least 3 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 — 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 a NISSAN dealer. You
do not need to have your vehicle towed to
the dealer.
cMalfunction indicator lamp blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system. To re-
duce or avoid emission control system dam-
age:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h) .– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if 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
a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without hav-
ing the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.
Overdrive off indicator light
(automatic transmission mod-
els only)
This light comes on when the overdrive function
is OFF.
The automatic transmission overdrive function is
controlled by the overdrive switch.
See “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
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Slip indicator light (if so
equipped)
This indicator light will blink when the traction
control system is limiting wheel spin. Slippery
road conditions may exist if the slip indicator
blinks on. If this happens, adjust your driving
accordingly.
The slip indicator light also comes on when you
turn the ignition key to the ON position. The light
will turn off after about 2 seconds if the system is
operational. If the light does not come on or go
off, have the traction control system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
The system operates in all transmission shift lever
positions, but the system can upshift the trans-
mission only as high as the indicated shift lever
position.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal
switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned
on.
Vehicle dynamic control off
indicator light (if so equipped)
This indicator light comes on when the vehicle
dynamic control off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates the vehicle dynamic control system is
not operating.
Push the vehicle dynamic control off switch again
or restart the engine and the system will operate
normally. See “Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
system” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
The vehicle dynamic control light also comes on
when you turn the ignition key to the ON position.
The light will turn off after about 2 seconds if the
system is operational. If the light stays on or
comes on along with the SLIP indicator light
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.
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