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ROOF RACK (if so equipped)
WARNING
∙ Drive extra carefully when the vehicleis 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 ab-
normal 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 shif ting. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
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CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing
items from the roof rack. If you cannot
comfortably lif t 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 lbs. (56 kg) evenly distributed.
Be careful that your vehicle does not ex-
ceed 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
additional information, refer to “Vehicle
loading information” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this
manual.
The front crossbar can be adjusted or re-
moved. Use the TORX® driver provided in
the tool kit to loosen both crossbar adjust-
ing screws. To adjust:
1. Loosen the adjusting screws with the TORX® driver1by turning counter-
clockwise
A.
2. When the clamp is loosened, move the crossbar so the cargo can be posi-
tioned on the crossbar
B.
3. Tighten the crossbar adjusting screws with the TORX® driver by turning clock-
wise.
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 TORX® driver
1by turning counter-
clockwise
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.
MANUAL WINDOWS
(if so equipped)
The side windows can be opened or closed
by turning the hand crank on each door.
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CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
MAP LIGHTS (if so equipped)
To turn the map lights on, press the lenses.
To turn them off, press the lenses of the
lights again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver pro-
vides a convenient way to consolidate the
functions of up to three individual hand-
held transmitters into one built-in device.
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver:
∙ Will operate most Radio Frequency de- vices such as garage doors, gates,
home and office lighting, entry door
locks and security systems.
∙ Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No separate batteries are required. If the
vehicle’s battery is discharged or is dis-
connected, HomeLink® will retain all
programming.
When the HomeLink® Universal Trans-
ceiver is programmed, retain the original
transmitter for future programming pro-
cedures (Example: new vehicle pur-
chases). Upon sale of the vehicle, the
programmed HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver buttons should be erased for
security purposes. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Programming
HomeLink®” in this section.
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TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)
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WARNING
∙ Do not use the HomeLink® UniversalTransceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and re-
verse features as required by federal
safety standards. (These standards
became effective for opener models
manufactured af ter April 1, 1982.) A
garage door opener which cannot de-
tect an object in the path of a closing
garage door and then automatically
stop and reverse does not meet cur-
rent federal safety standards. Using a
garage door opener without these
features increases the risk of serious
injury or death.
∙ During the programming procedure your garage door or security gate will
open and close (if the transmitter is
within range). Make sure that people
or objects are clear of the garage door,
gate, etc., that you are programming.
∙ Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK®
If you have any questions or are having
difficulty programming your HomeLink®
buttons, refer to the HomeLink® web site at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.
NOTE:
Place the ignition switch in the ACC posi-
tion when programming HomeLink®. It is
also recommended that a new battery
be placed in the hand-held transmitter
of the device being programmed to
HomeLink® for quicker programming
and accurate transmission of the radio-
frequency.
1. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1–3 in (2–8 cm) away from
the HomeLink® surface, keeping the
HomeLink® indicator light
1in view. 2. Using both hands, simultaneously
press and hold the desired HomeLink®
button and hand-held transmitter but-
ton. DO NOT release until the
HomeLink® indicator light1flashes
slowly and then rapidly. When the indi-
cator light flashes rapidly, both buttons
may be released. (The rapid flashing
indicates successful programming.)
NOTE:
Some devices may require you to replace
Step 2 with the cycling procedure noted in
“Programming HomeLink® for Canadian
customers and gate openers” in this section.
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Foldable outside mirrors
Pull the outside mirror toward the door to
fold it.
Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
Some outside mirrors can be heated to
defrost, defog, or de-ice for improved vis-
ibility. For additional information, refer to
“Rear window or outside mirror defroster
switch (if so equipped)” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.
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 infor-
mation” in the “Technical and consumer in-
formation” section of this manual.
WARNING
∙ Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on the rear seat when it
is in the folded position. Use of these
areas by passengers without proper
restraints could result in serious injury
or death in an accident or sudden
stop.
∙ 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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Removing the tailgate
1. Release the tailgate support cables.
CAUTION
∙ The tailgate is heavy. Two peopleshould remove or install it. Be careful
not to drop it during removal.
∙ Af ter releasing the support cables, do not let the tailgate rest on the
bumper. 2. Hold the tailgate at a 15 degree angle.
3. Pull the tailgate out from the right side
hinge.
4. Slide the tailgate out of the lef t side hinge.
Installing the tailgate
1. Insert the tailgate into the lef t sidehinge.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 15 degree angle and insert into the right side hinge.
3. Continue to hold the tailgate at a 15 degree angle and attach the tailgate
support cables.
4. 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. Af ter 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
2
from 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 har-
ness
3. Keep the connector and
bracket in a safe place such as the
glove box.
4. Disconnect the tailgate plug from the tailgate wiring harness. Keep the tail-
gate 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 lock the tailgate, turn the key toward the
passenger side of the vehicle
1. To unlock,
turn the key toward the driver side
2.
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BED EXTENDER (if so equipped)
CAUTION
∙ Do not overload the bed extender.Maximum load on the open tailgate is
200 lbs. (890N).
∙ Evenly distribute and properly secure all cargo.
∙ Do not use the bed extender or tail- gate to secure cargo.
Positioning the bed extender
To use the bed extender in the inward po-
sition perform the following:
1. Rotate the bed extender
1toward the
cab of the truck.
2. If necessary, remove tethers from the tailgate latch.
3. Tighten the knobs to secure the ex- tender into the desired position. 4. Close the tailgate.
5. Place cargo inside the bed extender in
the truck bed.
6. Properly secure the cargo.
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