2011 NISSAN FRONTIER Owner´s Manual

WARNING
●Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
● The cargo restrained in the under-seat
storage bins must not exceed the
weight limits listed below or the bins
may not stay secured. In a sudden stop
or collision, the unsecured bins could
cause personal inury.
King cab model: 16 lb (7.25 kg)
Crew cab model Driver’s side: 16 lb (7.25 kg)
Passenger’s side: 25 lb (11.33 kg)
● If the under-seat storage bins are re-
moved for any reason, they should be
securely stored to prevent them from
causing injury to passengers or damage
to the vehicle in case of sudden braking
or an accident.
● Do not place sharp objects in the under-
seat storage bins. Such objects may
become dangerous projectiles and
cause injury when the vehicle is moving
or if the vehicle is involved in a collision. To access the under-seat storage bins:
For King cab model, lift up the jump seat. Refer to
“Jump seat (King cab)” in the “Safety—Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint system”
section earlier in this manual.
For Crew cab model, lift up the rear bench seat.
Refer to “Folding the rear bench seat down” in
the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section earlier in this manual.
To remove the under-seat storage bins:1. Remove the storage net.
2. Remove the tray by lifting it out of the stor- age bin (King cab model) .
3. Turn the knobs to the UNLOCK position
2.
To install the under-seat storage bins: 1. Position the under-seat storage bin so the holes line up with the holes in the floorboard.
2. Insert the knobs and turn them to the LOCK position
1.
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CONSOLE BOX
Pull up on the lever1to open the console box lid
2.
GLOVE BOX
To open the top portion of the glove box, push the
latch
Aup and raise the lid.
To open the lower portion of the glove box, pull
the handle
Bdown and lower the lid.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
SUNGLASSES HOLDER (if so
equipped)
To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.
WARNING
● Keep the sunglasses holder closed
while driving to prevent an accident.
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CAUTION
●Do not use for anything other than
sunglasses.
● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
MAP POCKETS
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King cab model
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SEAT POCKET (if so equipped)
A pocket is located on the back of the driver’s
seat.CUP HOLDERS
The front cup holders have adapters that can be
removed to accommodate larger cups.
WARNING
The cup holder should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Crew cab model
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CAUTION
●Avoid abrupt starting and braking when
the cup holder is being used to prevent
spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it
can scald you or your passenger.
● Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
To open the 2nd row cup holders (rear of the front
console) , lower the lid. To close, raise the lid. If
stepped on, the cup holder is designed to snap
loose from the console. To re-install, close the
cup holder assembly and push it back into the
console opening.
To fold the 2nd row bench seat back, first close
the cup holder.
CAUTION
●Do not use bottle holder for any other
objects that could be thrown about in
the vehicle and possibly injure people
during sudden braking or an accident.
● Do not use bottle holder for open liquid
containers.
2nd row (rear of front console)
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ROOF RACK (if so equipped)
Bottle holder (2nd row, Crew cab)
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WARNING
●Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is
loaded at or near the cargo carrying
capacity, especially if the significant
portion of that load is carried on the
roof rack.
● Heavy loading of the roof rack has the
potential to affect the vehicle stability
and handling during sudden or abnor-
mal handling maneuvers.
● Roof rack load should be evenly
distributed.
● Do not exceed maximum roof rack load
weight capacity.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing items
from the roof rack. If you cannot comfort-
ably lift the items onto the roof rack from
the ground, use a ladder or stool. Always evenly distribute the cargo on the tubular
roof rack.
The maximum total load is 125 lb
(56 kg) evenly distributed. Be careful that your
vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Weight Ratings (GAWR front and rear) . The
GVWR and GAWR are located on the F.M.V.S.S.
label (located on the driver’s side door jamb
pillar) . For more information regarding GVWR
and GAWR, refer to “Vehicle loading information”
in the “Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion later in this manual.
The front crossbar can be adjusted or removed.
Use the Torxdriver provided in the tool kit to
loosen both crossbar adjusting screws.
To adjust:
1. Loosen the adjusting screws with the Torxdriver
1by turning counterclockwise
A.
2. When the clamp is loosened, move the crossbar so the cargo can be positioned on
the crossbar
B.
3. Tighten the crossbar adjusting screws with the Torxdriver by turning clockwise.
4. Secure the cargo with rope.
5. Always check the tightness of the crossbar adjusting screws. To remove:
1. Loosen the adjusting screws with the Torxdriver
1by turning counterclockwise
A.
2. Rotate the clamps
C.
3. Remove the crossbar.
4. Reverse to install.
5. Always check the tightness of the crossbar adjusting screws.
If you hear wind noise coming from the roof rack
while driving, adjust the roof rack crossbar to the
neutral position, rearward of on the side rails.
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POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped)
WARNING
●Make 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.
● Do 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.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, or for about
45 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s
door is opened during this period of about 45
seconds, power to the windows is canceled.
1. Window lock button
2. Power door lock switch
3. Front passenger side window switch
4. Right rear passenger window switch (Crew Cab models only)
5. Left rear passenger window switch
(Crew Cab models only)
6. Driver’s side automatic switch
Driver’s side power window switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close the front and rear
passenger windows.
To open a window, push the switch and hold it
down. To close a window, pull the switch and
hold it up. To stop the opening or closing function
at any time, simply release the switch.
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