2004 NISSAN FRONTIER jump start

6 In case of emergency
First aid kit (if so equipped).........................6-2
Flat tire...........................................6-2
Low tire pressure warning system
(if so equipped)................................6-2
Changing a flat tire.............................6-3
Jump starting.....................................6-9Push starting.....................................6-11
If your vehicle overheats...........................6-11
Towing your vehicle...............................6-12
Towing recommended by NISSAN..............6-13
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle).........6-15
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COLD pressure: After vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) .
COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire
placard affixed to the inside of the glove
box lid.
5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equip-
ment in the vehicle.
WARNING
cAlways make sure that the spare tire
and jacking equipment are properly se-
cured after use. Such items can become
dangerous projectiles in an accident or
sudden stop.
cThe spare tire is designed for emer-
gency use. See specific instructions un-
der the heading “Wheels and tires” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
CAUTION
Be sure to center the spare tire suspend-
ing plate on the wheel and then lift the
spare tire.To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be fol-
lowed.
WARNING
cIf done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resulting in
severe injury or death. It could also
damage your vehicle.
cExplosive hydrogen gas is always
present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away from
the battery.
cDo not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a cor-
rosive sulfuric acid solution which can
cause severe burns. If the fluid should
come into contact with anything, imme-
diately flush the contacted area with
water.
cKeep battery out of the reach of
children.
cThe booster battery must be rated at 12
volts. Use of an improperly rated battery
can damage your vehicle.cWhenever working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protectors (for
example, goggles or industrial safety
spectacles) and remove rings, metal
bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean
over the battery when jump starting.
cDo not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. It could explode and cause se-
rious injury.
cYour vehicle has an automatic engine
cooling fan. It could come on at any
time. Keep hands and other objects
away from it.
JUMP STARTING
In case of emergency6-9
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WARNING
Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage to
the charging system and cause personal
injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle,
position the two vehicles to bring their bat-
teries near each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever
to N (Neutral) (manual transmission) or to P
(Park) (automatic transmission) . Switch off
all unnecessary electrical systems (lights,
heater, air conditioner, etc.) .
3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped) . Cover the battery with an old
cloth to reduce explosion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence il-
lustrated (
sA,sB,sC,sD).
CAUTION
cAlways connect positive (1) to positive
(1) and negative (2) to body ground (for
example, strut mounting bolt, engine
lift bracket, etc.) — not to the battery.
cMake sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine com-
partment and that the cable clamps do
not contact any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and
let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster ve-
hicle at about 2,000 rpm, and start the en-
gine of the vehicle being jump started.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does
not start right away, turn the key off and
wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again.
7. After starting the engine, carefully discon-
nect the negative cable and then the positive
cable.
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items.........8-2
Maintenance precautions...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations................8-6
Engine cooling system.............................8-9
Checking engine coolant level...................8-9
Changing engine coolant.......................8-10
Engine oil........................................8-10
Checking engine oil level.......................8-10
Changing engine oil...........................8-11
Changing engine oil filter.......................8-13
Automatic transmission fluid.......................8-14
Temperature conditions for checking.............8-14
Power steering fluid...............................8-16
Brake and clutch fluid.............................8-16
Brake fluid....................................8-17
Clutch fluid...................................8-17
Window washer fluid.............................8-18
Window washer fluid reservoir..................8-18
Battery..........................................8-18
Jump starting.................................8-20
Drive belts.......................................8-20Spark plugs......................................8-21
Replacing spark plugs.........................8-21
Air cleaner.......................................8-23
In-cabin Microfilter (if so equipped)..............8-24
Windshield wiper blades..........................8-26
Cleaning.....................................8-26
Replacing....................................8-26
Parking brake and brake pedal.....................8-27
Checking parking brake........................8-27
Checking brake pedal..........................8-27
Brake booster.................................8-28
Fuses...........................................8-29
Passenger compartment.......................8-29
Keyfob battery replacement........................8-30
Lights...........................................8-31
Headlights....................................8-31
Fog lights (if so equipped)......................8-32
Exterior and interior lights.......................8-33
Wheels and tires.................................8-36
Tire pressure..................................8-36
Tire labeling...................................8-39
Types of tires..................................8-42
Tire chains....................................8-42
Changing wheels and tires.....................8-43
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Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump starting”
in the “In case of emergency” section of this
manual. If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be replaced.
Contact a NISSAN dealer.
1 Crankshaft
2 Water pump
3 Generator
4 Air conditioner compressor
5 Power steering fluid pump
: Tension checking points
WARNING
Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly.1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of un-
usual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the
belt is in poor condition or is loose, have it
replaced or adjusted by a NISSAN dealer.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for condi-
tion and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule found in the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”.
KA24DE engine
WDI0286
DRIVE BELTS
8-20Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-22
Head restraints..................1-6
Headlight aiming adjustment..........8-32
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-20
Headlights....................8-31
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-2
Heater operation...............4-4
Hood release...................3-9
Horn.......................2-23
Hubs
Auto-lock free-running hubs........5-23
I
Ignition switch..................5-7
Important vehicle information label.......9-11
In-cabin microfilter...............8-24
Increasing fuel economy............5-21
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-9
Inside mirror...................3-13
Instrument brightness control.........2-21
Instrument panel.................2-2
Interior light...................2-34
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-39
J
Jump seat.....................1-6Jump starting...................6-9
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-4
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12
Emission control information label.....9-12
Engine serial number............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................9-10
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-18
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-39
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-13
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-18, 2-13
Brake light (See stop light).........8-33
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-9
Bulb replacement..............8-33
Charge warning light............2-11
Fog light switch...............2-22
Headlight aiming adjustment........8-32
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-20
Headlights..................8-31
Interior light.................2-34Light bulbs..................8-31
Low tire pressure warning light......2-11
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-12
Passenger supplemental air bag ON/OFF
switch and light...............1-16
Spotlights (See map light).........2-35
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-9
Lights
Map lights..................2-35
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-4
Door locks..................3-2
Glove box lock...............2-28
Power door locks...............3-3
Low fuel warning light.............2-11
Low tire pressure warning light........2-11
Low tire pressure warning system........5-3
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-12
Luggage rack (see roof rack).........2-30
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-29
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)........2-14
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual windows................2-34
Map lights....................2-35
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Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-21
Mirror
Inside mirror.................3-13
Outside mirror control........3-13, 3-14
Outside mirrors...............3-13
Vanity mirror.................3-13
Multi-remote control system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-4
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-3
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-13
Checking engine oil level..........8-10
Engine oil..................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-11
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control..........3-13, 3-14
Outside mirrors.................3-13
Overdrive switch.............5-15, 5-16
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-11
Owner’s manual order form..........9-27
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-27P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-27
Parking brake operation..........5-18
Parking/parking on hills...........5-26
Passenger supplemental air bag ON/OFF
switch and light.................1-16
Power
Dual 12 volt power outlets.........2-25
Power door locks...............3-3
Power outlet.................2-24
Power steering fluid.............8-16
Power steering system...........5-27
Power windows...............2-32
Rear power windows............2-33
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-4
Precautions on child restraints.......1-30
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-20
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.....................1-7
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting..................6-11
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-29
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-16FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-12
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-28
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-25
Rear power windows..............2-33
Rear sliding window..............2-34
Rear window defogger switch.........2-19
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Remote keyless entry system..........3-4
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-25
Roof rack....................2-30
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-4
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-25
Seat
Jump seat...................1-6
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Seat belt
Infants and small children.........1-23
Injured Person................1-24
Larger children...............1-23
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-20
Pregnant women..............1-24
Seat belt extenders.............1-29
Seat belt maintenance...........1-29
Seat belts..................1-20
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-26
Three-point type with retractor.......1-24
10-4
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Two-point type without retractor......1-27
Two-point type without retractor
(rear center lap belt)............1-27
Seat belt warning light.............2-13
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Front seats..................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Separate seats...............8-45
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-28
Service manual order form...........9-27
Servicing air conditioner.............4-9
Shift lock release................5-14
Shifting
Automatic transmission.......5-11, 5-12
Manual transmission............5-17
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-26
Spark plug replacement............8-21
Speedometer...................2-3
Spotlights (See map light)...........2-35
SRS warning label...............1-18
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-9
Jump starting.................6-9
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting................6-11
Starting the engine..............5-9
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-16
Power steering system...........5-27
Tilting steering wheel............3-12
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-28
Step rail.....................3-10
Stop light....................8-33
Storage.....................2-26
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-18, 2-13Supplemental restraint system
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.....................1-7
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-7
Switch
Automatic power window switch.....2-33
Fog light switch...............2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-20
Ignition switch................5-7
Overdrive switch...........5-15, 5-16
Passenger supplemental air bag ON/OFF
switch and light...............1-16
Power door lock switch...........3-3
Rear window defogger switch.......2-19
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-24
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-18
T
Tachometer....................2-5
Tailgate latch..................3-15
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-11
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tie down hooks.................3-17
Tilting steering wheel..............3-12
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-4, 8-45
Tire chains..................8-42Tire placard.................9-12
Tire pressure................8-36
Tire rotation.................8-43
Tires of 4-wheel drive............8-45
Types of tires................8-42
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-23
Wheels and tires..............8-36
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-11
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-41
Towing
2-wheel drive models............6-13
4-wheel drive models............6-14
Flat towing..................9-23
Tow truck towing..............6-12
Towing load/specification chart......9-20
Trailer towing................9-18
Transfer case..................5-22
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-14
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Driving with manual transmission.....5-16
Selector lever lock release.........5-14
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country).....................9-10
Truck - camper loading.............9-15
Turn signal switch
(See headlight and turn signal switch) .2-20, 2-22
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-23
10-5
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