2004 NISSAN FRONTIER Ignition

Headlight beam select
s1To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come on
and the
light illuminates.
s2Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
s3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
(Canada only)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a re-
duced intensity when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime running
lights operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position or in the
position. Turn the
headlight switch to theposition for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the daytime running lights do not illumi-
nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when
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 yourself and others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
The instrument brightness control operates when
the headlight switch is in theorposition.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of instru-
ment panel lights.
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cTurn signals do not work when the haz-
ard warning flasher lights are on.
The flashers will operate with the ignition switch
in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
To turn on the cargo bed lamp, push the switch to
the ON position when the ignition key is turned to
the ACC, ON or START position. The indicator
light in the switch will illuminate.
The cargo lamp will turn off if the switch is pushed
to the off position or the ignition key is turned to
the LOCK position.To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.
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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 (Crew Cab
models only)
5. Left rear passenger side (Crew Cab
models only)
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 45seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s door
is 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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The interior light has a three-position switch and
operates regardless of ignition switch position.
When the switch is in the ON position
s1, the
interior light illuminates, regardless of door posi-
tion. The light will go off after about 30 minutes
unless the ignition key is in the ACC or ON
position.
When the switch is in the normal operation posi-
tion
s2, the interior light will stay on for about 30
seconds when:
cThe doors are unlocked by the keyfob, the
power door lock switch, or a key (when
equipped with vehicle security system) whileall doors are closed and the ignition switch is
in the LOCK or OFF position.
cThe driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
cThe key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The light will turn off while the 30 second timer is
activated when:
cThe driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, the
power door lock switch, or a key (when
equipped with vehicle security system) .
cThe ignition switch is turned ON.
When the switch is in the OFF position
s3, the
interior light will not illuminate, regardless of door
position.
The light will turn off automatically after 30 min-
utes while doors are open to prevent the battery
from becoming discharged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.To turn the map lights on, press the switches. To
turn them off, press the switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
Dome light — Type B
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Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver or front
passenger) is moved to the lock position with the
key in the ignition and any door open, all doors
will lock and unlock automatically. This helps to
prevent the keys from being accidently locked
inside the vehicle.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
(Crew Cab models only)
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
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 be opened only from the outside.It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn the
interior light on, and activate the panic alarm by
using the keyfob from outside the vehicle.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors.
The keyfob can operate at a distance of approxi-
mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective
distance depends on the conditions around the
vehicle.
As many as 4 keyfobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
The keyfob will not function when:
cthe battery is discharged
cthe distance between the vehicle and the
keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m)
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the keyfob:
cDo not allow the keyfob to become wet.
cDo not drop the keyfob.
cDo not strike the keyfob sharply against
another object.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(if so equipped)
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cDo not place the keyfob for an extended
period in an area where temperatures
exceed 140°F (60°C) .
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY 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
button on the keyfob. All
the 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 flashtwice 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 feature” later in this
section for details.
cIf a door is open and you push
the
button, the doors will lock
but the horn will not beep and the hazard
lights will not flash.
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Unlocking doors
Push thebutton on the keyfob once.
cOnly the driver’s door unlocks.
cThe interior lights illuminate for 30 seconds
when the interior light switch is in the normal
operation position.
Push the
button on the keyfob again with 5
seconds.
cAll doors unlock.The interior lights can be turned off without wait-
ing 30 seconds by inserting the key into the
ignition and turning to the ON or START position,
locking the doors with the keyfob or pushing the
interior light switch to the OFF position.
Auto relock
When thebutton on the keyfob is pushed,
all doors will lock automatically within 5 minutes
unless one of the following operations is per-
formed:
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 threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pushing and holding the
button on the
keyfob forlonger than 0.5 second.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for
about 30 seconds.
The panic alarm stops when:
cit has run for about 30 seconds, or
cthe
orbutton is pushed on
the keyfob.
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Foldable outside mirrors
Push the mirrors backward to fold them.
OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE
CONTROL (if so equipped)
The outside mirror remote control only operates
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Rotate the control lever to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust the mirror to the desired position by
moving the control lever.
Type B
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