2008 NISSAN FRONTIER ECO mode

STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR AUDIO CONTROL/
BLUETOOTH (if so equipped)
Press the MODEbutton to turn the radio system on.
 To choose PresetA,B, C, CD, AUX orXM (if so equipped)
press MODE repeatedly.
 The tuning up or down
switch can be used to perform the
following:
● Push the
switch for less than 1.5 seconds to change to a
preset station.
● Push and hold the
switch for more than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous
broadcasting radio station.
● Push the
switch while playing a CD (if so equipped) for less than 1.5 seconds to
change tracks on the CD.
● If the vehicle is equipped with a CD changer, push and hold the
switch for more
than 1.5 seconds to change between CDs.
 Push the VOLcontrol switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume.
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
To activate thecruise control, pushtheON·OFF switch.The
indicator light in the instrument panel will illuminate.
 To set cruising speed,accelerate thevehicle tothe desired
speed, pushthe COAST/SET switchandrelease it.The SET
indicator light in the instrument panel will illuminate.
 To reset atafaster cruising speed,pushandhold the
ACCEL/RES switch.Whenthevehicle attainsthespeed you
desire, release the switch.
 To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SETswitch. Release the
switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
 Tocancel cruisecontrol, pushtheCANCEL switchortap thebrake pedal. TheSET
indicator light in the instrument panel will go out.
 To resume apreset speed, pushandrelease theACCEL/RES switch.Thevehicle
returns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h) .
 To turn off cruise control, push the ON·OFFswitch. Both the CRUISE indicator light and
the SET indicator light in the instrument panel will go out.
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SCAN/RPT BUTTON
Press the SCAN/RPT button to stop at each broadcasting station (FM, AM or XM ) for
5 seconds. Pressing the button again during this 5-second period will stop scan tuning
and the radio will remain tuned to that station. If the SCAN/RPTbutton is not pressed
within 5 seconds, scan tuning moves to the next station.
CAT/FOLDER BUTTON
 To manually tune the radio, press the CAT/FOLDERbutton.
 When the CAT/FOLDER button is pressed while a CD is playing, it will fast forward
or rewind. When the button is released, the CD will play at normal speed.
 MP3 PLAYBACK (if so equipped)
In addition to playing audio CDs, the audio system can play MP3 files recorded on
CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. Each disc can have a maximum of 8 folder levels
and 255 folders. A total of 512 MP3 files can be played back. During MP3 playback,
some recorded ID3 tag information can be displayed by pressing the DISP CLOCK
button. Use the CAT/FOLDERbutton to navigate the MP3 folders.
EJECT BUTTON
 EJECT A SINGLE DISC - Press the
button for less than 1.5 seconds. Select the
eject slot by pressing the CD insert select button ( 1-6 ) . The CD will then eject.
 EJECT ALL DISCS - Press and hold the
button for more than 1.5 seconds. The
CDs will be ejected one after another.
TUNING AND AUDIO CONTROL KNOB
To manually tune the radio, turn the TUNEknob. To adjust the Bass, Midrange, Treble,
Fade, Balance, and Speed Sensitive Volume (SSV) (if so equipped) , press the AUDIO
knob until the desired mode appears in the display. Then turn the TUNEknob to adjust
to the desired level.
STATION AND CD SELECT BUTTONS
 To store a station in a preset you must first select A, B, or C memory bank by pressing
the PRESET A·B·Cbutton andtune tothe desired FM,AMorXM station. Then
press andhold thedesired stationselectbutton foratleast 2seconds. Whenthe
preset indicator illuminates, a beep will sound, indicating memorization is complete.
To retrieve a previously set station, select the memory bank where the preset was set,
then press the corresponding station select button.
 While playing a CD, to select a different CD loaded into the CD changer; press one
of the CD select buttons ( 1-6 ).
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LOAD BUTTON
 LOAD A SINGLE DISC - Press the
button for less than 1.5 seconds. Select the
loading slot by pressing one of the CD insert select button ( 1-6 ) , then insert the CD.
 LOAD UP TO 6 DISCS - Press and hold the
button for more than 1.5 seconds.
The slot numbers (1-6) will illuminate on the display when CDs are loaded into the
changer.
*XM  Satellite Radioisonly available onvehicles equipped withoptional XMsatellite
subscription service.
CLOCK SET/ADJUSTMENT
 Press and hold the DISP CLOCKbutton until it beeps. The hours will start flashing.
 Press the CAT/FOLDER orSEEK/TRACK button to adjust the hours.
 Press the DISP CLOCK button to switch to the minute adjustment.
 Press the CAT/FOLDER orSEEK/TRACK button to adjust the minutes.
 Press the DISP CLOCK button to store the time and exit clock set mode.
TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)
The trip computer readout is in the speedometer display. With
theignition keyinthe ON position orthe vehicle running, you
can select anitem bypressing theCHANGE buttononthe
instrument panel. It can show the following items:
 TRIP “A” – Measures the distance of one specific trip.
 TRIP “B” – Measures the distance of a second specific trip.
 DISTANCE TOEMPTY (dte)–Estimates thedistance thatcanbedriven before
refueling.
 AVERAGE SPEED (mph or km/h) – Shows the average speed since the last reset.
 AVERAGE FUELCONSUMPTION (mpgorL/100km) –Shows theaverage fuel
consumption since the last reset.
 JOURNEY TIME – Shows the time since the last reset.
 RESET – Press the CHANGE button on the instrument panel for more than 1 second to
reset the trip odometer to zero.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL/TRIP CHANGE BUTTON
 The instrument brightness controloperates whentheheadlight
control switch is in the
orposition.
 Turn thecontrol toadjust thebrightness ofthe instrument panel
lights.
 Press the change button to select trip computer features.
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SHIFT SWITCH (if so equipped)
This system provides three positions so the driver can select
the desired drive mode according to driving conditions.
 2WD – Dry, paved roads.
 4H –Rocky, sandyorsnow-covered roads.(Before placing
4WD shiftswitch in4H position from2WD, ensure vehicle
speed is less than 62.5 MPH [100 km/h]) .
 4LO – When maximum power and traction are required (steep
grades, rocky, sandy or muddy roads) .
NOTE: The vehicle must be stopped and in N (Neutral) with the brake pedal depressed when
shifting into and out of 4LO.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is designed to help improve
driving stability. VDC detects wheel spin and controls braking and engine
output. VDC may need to be temporarily shut off if you are trying to free a
vehicle stuck in snow or mud.
 Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch to deactivate the
VDC system. The
lightwillilluminate inthe instrument panel
gauge area.
 Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch again to activate the VDC system.
The
light in the instrument panel gauge area will turn off.
 The VDC system is active while the vehicle is running until the switch is pressed to turn
it off.
E-LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped)
The Electronic LockingRearDifferential (E-Lock)systemcan
help provide addedtraction ifthe vehicle isstuck orbecoming
stuck.
To activate the system:
 The 4WD switch must be in the 4LO position (4-wheel drive
vehicles) ,
 The vehicle must be stopped or moving at 4 mph or less, and
 The E-Lock system switch must be turned on.
Once the vehicle is free, the system should be turned off.
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When the front-passenger’s seat is occupied and the passenger meets the conditions
outlined inthe Owner’s Manual,the
willnotilluminate toindicate thatthe
front-passenger air bag is operational.
*When thesystem detects thatthefront-passenger’s seatisunoccupied, the
passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though the front-passenger
air bag is OFF.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
This system monitors tirepressure. Ifthe low tirepressure warning
light illuminates, check the tire pressure in all four tires.
Adjust the low tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s
door opening. After tire pressures are adjusted, the vehicle will need
to be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS
and turn off the low tire pressure warning light.
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT AND CHIME
 The light and chime remind you to fasten your seat belts. The light
illuminates whenevertheignition keyisturned tothe ON or
START position andremains illuminated untilthedriver’s seat
belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds for approxi-
mately 6seconds unlessthedriver’s seatbeltissecurely fas-
tened.
 The seat beltwarning lightmayalso illuminate ifthe front pas-
senger’s seatbeltisnot fastened whenthefront passenger’s
seat is occupied (if so equipped) . For 7 seconds after the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the system does not activate the warning light for the front passenger.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK (Crew Cab model only)
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from being opened acci-
dentally, 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 only be opened from the outside.
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Check thetightness ofthe tie-down cleatperiodically duringatrip tomake surethe
center bolt has not become loose.
 The channel end stoppers can be used to help prevent cargo from sliding or shifting off
the end of the truck bed. They must be installed so they are properly seated in the detents
in the channel.
HOMELINK  UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS
 Garage doors, electrical gates, entry doors, etc. will be activated during programming.
To avoid injury, make sure that people and objects are clear of all doors or gates during
programming. Yourvehicle’s engineshouldbeturned offwhile programming the
HomeLink Transceiver.
 To program your HomeLink Transceiver to operate a garage door, gate, or entry door
opener, home or office lighting, you need to be at the same location as the device.
NOTE: Garage dooropeners (manufactured after1996) have“rolling codepro-
tection”. Toprogram agarage dooropener equipped with“rolling codeprotec-
tion”, you will need to use a ladder to get up to the garage door opener motor to
be able to access the “smart or learn” program button.
PROGRAMMING YOUR HOMELINK  UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (Mirror,
Sun Visor or Overhead Console)
1. To begin, press and hold the two
outer HomeLink buttons (to
clear the memory) until the indi-
cator light blinks slowly (after 20
seconds) . Releasebothbut-
tons.
2. Position theend ofthe hand-
held transmitter 1-3inches
(26-76 mm)away fromthe
HomeLink surface
3. Using bothhands, simultaneously pressandhold both theHomeLink button you
want toprogram andthehand-held transmitter button. DONOT release the
buttons until step 4 has been completed.
4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLink flashes, changing
from a“slow blink” to a“rapidly flashing blink”.Thiscould takeupto90 seconds.
When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. The rapidly
flashing light indicates successful programming. To activate the garage door or other
programmed device, press and hold the programmed HomeLink button - releasing
when the device begins to activate.
5. If the indicator light on the HomeLink blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns
solid, HomeLink has picked up a “rolling code” garage door opener signal. You will
need toproceed withthenext steps totrain theHomeLink to complete the
programming which may require a ladder and another person for convenience.
6. Press and release the “smart” or “learn” program button located on the garage door
opener’s motor to activate the “training mode”. This button is usually located near the
antenna wire that hangs down from the motor. If the wire originates from under a light
lens, you will need to remove the lens to access the program button.
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NOTE:Onceyouhave pressed andreleased theprogram buttononthe garage
door opener’s motor and the “training light” is lit, you have 30 seconds in which to
perform step 7. Use the help of a second person for convenience to assist when
performing this step.
7.Quickly within30seconds ofpressing andreleasing thegarage dooropener
program button,firmlypress andrelease theHomeLink button you’vejustpro-
grammed. Press and release the HomeLink button up to three times to complete the
training.
8. Your HomeLink button should nowbeprogrammed. (Toprogram theremaining
HomeLink buttons for additional door or gate openers, follow steps 2-8 only) .
BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM (if so equipped)
Withanoverhead microphone andsound
transmitted throughtheaudio system
speaker, theBluetooth Hands-Free Phone
System utilizes Bluetooth wireless technol-
ogy and voice recognition to provide hands-
free cellular phone communication.
SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS
 Close allwindows. Surrounding noises
may interfere with system operation and
performance.
 Press the
button on the steering wheel to activate voice recognition.
 Wait for the tone before speaking.
 Begin speaking a command within 5 seconds of the tone.
 To go back to the previous command, say “Go back” or “Correction.”
 To cancel a voice recognition session, simply wait 5 seconds, say “Cancel” or “Quit,” or
press the
button.
 To increase or decrease the volume of the voice prompts, push the VOL (volume) control
switch up or down on the steering wheel or turn the VOLknob on the audio system while
the system is responding.
 Speak in a clear and natural voice without pausing between words.
 Ifthe Voice Recognition systemdoesnotrecognize yourvoice commands, trainthe
system using the Speaker Adaptation Mode.
 Some commands are not available while the vehicle is in motion.
 The “Help” command can be used in any menu to hear a list of available commands.
 For recommended phones and detailed instructions, please visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth.
PAIRING YOUR PHONE
To use thehands-free feature,youneed toset-up, orpair, thesystem torecognize your
cellular phone(s) . 5Bluetooth -enabled phonescanbepaired. Afterset-up, thesystem
automatically connects with a paired phone when the ignition is in the ACC or ON position,
as long as the phone is on and in the vehicle.
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PAIRING PROCEDURE
NOTE:The vehicle must be stationary when pairing the phone.
1. Press the
button on the steering wheel and wait for the tone.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Wait for the tone, then say “Pair phone.”
4. Wait for the tone, then say “New phone.”
5. Initiate pairing from the phone.
 The pairing procedure variesaccording toeach cellular phonemodel. Fordetailed
pairing instructions and compatible phones, please visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth .
 When prompted for a PASSKEY code, enter “1234” from the handset. (The PASS-
KEY code is assigned by NISSAN and cannot be changed.)
6. Say a name for the phone when the system asks you to provide one. You can give the
phone a name of your choice.
7. Say anumber between 1and 5when thesystem asksyouforapriority level.The
priority leveldetermines whichphone interacts withthesystem whentwoormore
paired phones are active in the vehicle at the same time. Choose 1 if this is the only
phone or the primary phone.
8. Say “Yes” or “No” when the system asks if you would like to select a custom ring tone.
Follow the instructions provided by the system to choose a ring tone.
SETTING UP YOUR PHONEBOOK – ADDING NEW ENTRIES
Each paired phone has its own dedicated phone book. Each phone book can store up to 40
names. Each name can have up to 4 locations/numbers: Home, Office, Mobile, and Other.
NOTE: The vehicle must be stationary when adding new entries.
1. Press the
button and wait for the tone.
2. Say “Phone book.”
3. Wait for the tone, then say “New entry.”
4. When prompted, say the name for the new entry. For example, say “Michelle.” If the
name istoo short ortoo long, orifit sounds toomuch likeaname thatisalready
stored in the phone book, the system tells you and prompts you to say a name again.
Choose a new name.
5. Say “Yes” or “No” when the system asks you to confirm the name is correct.
6. Say a location (“Home,” “Office,” “Mobile” or “Other”) when the system asks you to
provide one. The system acknowledges the location.
 By Voice command -When prompted, sayaphone number forthe location. For
example, say“five fivefiveone twoone two.” The systemrepeats thenumber and
prompts you for the next command.
 By Bluetooth transfer -Say “Transfer entry.” The systemacknowledges thecom-
mand and asks you to initiate the transfer from the phone handset. The new contact
phone number will be transferred from the cellular phone via the Bluetooth commu-
nication link. The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See the
cellular phone owner’s manual for details.
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