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For additional information about the compass
and compass features
2(if so equipped) , refer
to “Compass display” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
Type B (if so equipped)
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
the
button as described:
● To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature,
press the
button. The indicator light
will turn off.
● To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature,
press the
button again. The indicator
light will turn on.
The indicator light
2will illuminate when the
automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
Type B (if so equipped)
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Manual control type (if so equipped)
The outside mirror can be moved in any direction
for a better rear view.
Electric control type (if so equipped)
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is placed in the
ACC or ON position.
Move the small switch
1to select the right or left
mirror. Move the large switch
2to adjust each
mirror to the desired position.
Trailer tow mirrors (if so equipped)
WARNING
Objects viewed in the convex portion of
the trailer tow mirror are closer than they
appear. Be careful when changing lanes or
turning. Using only the convex mirror
could cause an accident. Use the other
mirrors or glance over your shoulder to
properly judge distances to other objects.
Use the outside mirror remote control to adjust
the top portion of the trailer tow mirror.
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The lower portion of the trailer tow mirror can be
moved manually in any direction for a better rear
view.Pull the trailer tow mirror outward to extend it to
the desired position for better visibility while tow-
ing a trailer.
WARNING
Do not extend or retract mirrors while driv-
ing. You may lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
CAUTION
Driving in tight spaces with mirrors ex-
tended may cause damage to the vehicle.
Manual folding outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it.
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Power folding outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
CAUTION
Do not manually fold the power folding
mirrors. Manually folding the mirrors can
damage the mirrors.
Push the switch to open or close the mirrors. If one of the mirrors are manually operated or
bumped, the mirror body can become loose at
the pivot point. To correct electronic mirror op-
eration, cycle the mirrors by pushing the bottom
of the switch until completely closed, then push
the top of the switch until the mirrors are in the
open position.
Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Rear window and
outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch”
in the “Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
Type B (if so equipped)
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TAILGATE
Opening the tailgate
Pull the tailgate handle upward and lower the
tailgate. The support cables hold the tailgate
open.
When closing the tailgate, make sure the latches
are securely locked.
Do not drive the vehicle with the tailgate
down, unless equipped with NISSAN’s Bed
Extender (accessory) or equivalent in the
extended position.For additional information on proper truck box
loading, refer to “Vehicle loading information” in
the “Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
WARNING
●
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside a vehicle. In a colli-
sion, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.
● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
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Disconnecting the rear camera (if so
equipped)
Before removing the tailgate disconnect the rear
camera by performing the following:1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connector bracket
1located on the rear
sill.
2. Remove the connector bracket
2from the
sill by pressing the locking tab inward, in the
direction shown, while pulling the bracket
apart. 3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness
3
by pressing inward on the locking tab, in the
direction shown, while pulling the connec-
tors apart. Hold the connector firmly to pre-
vent the connector in the chassis harness
from falling into the sill.
4. Take the chassis plug and bracket from the glove box and connect them to the chassis
wiring harness to avoid contamination to the
terminals which will lead to malfunction of
the rear camera.
5. Insert the bracket back into the sill. 6. Take the tailgate plug from the glove box and
connect it to the tailgate wiring harness to
avoid contamination which will lead to mal-
function of the rear camera.
7. Remove the tailgate. For additional informa- tion, refer to “Removing the tailgate” in this
section.
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Removing the tailgate
1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rearcamera (if so equipped) . For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Disconnecting the rear
camera” in this section.
2. Release the tailgate support cables.
CAUTION
● The tailgate is heavy. Two people
should remove or install it. Be careful
not to drop it during removal.
● After releasing the support cables, do
not let the tailgate rest on the bumper. 3. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle.
4. Pull the tailgate out from the left side hinge.
5. Slide the tailgate out of the right side hinge.
Installing the tailgate
1. Insert the tailgate into the right side hinge.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and
insert into the left side hinge.
3. Continue to hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and attach the tailgate support cables.
4. For vehicles with rear camera: Be sure the tailgate harness is not hanging below the
tailgate and keep the tailgate open. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Connecting the
rear camera” in this section before closing
the tailgate.
5. For vehicles without rear camera: Close the tailgate securely.
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Connecting the rear camera (if so
equipped)
Before closing the tailgate reconnect the rear
camera by performing the following:1. After attaching the rear tailgate to the truck, keep the tailgate open and check that the
tailgate harness is not hanging below the
tailgate.
2. Remove the connector bracket
2from the
sill by pressing the locking tab inward, in the
direction shown, while pulling the bracket
apart. 3. Disconnect the chassis plug and bracket
from the chassis wiring harness
3. Keep
the connector and bracket in a safe place
such as the glove box.
4. Disconnect the tailgate plug from the tail- gate wiring harness. Keep the tailgate plug
in a safe place such as the glove box.
5. Connect the tailgate wiring harness to the chassis wiring harness.
6. Securely fix the rear camera connector bracket
1to the rear sill.
7. Close the tailgate securely.
Locking the tailgate
To unlock the tailgate, turn the key toward the
passenger side of the vehicle
1. To lock, turn the
key toward the driver side
2.
Both the master key and the valet key can be
used to lock and unlock the tailgate.
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