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AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The inside mirror is designed so that it au-
tomatically dims according to the intensity
of the headlights of the vehicle following
you. The automatic anti-glare feature is ac-
tivated when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sen-
sors
O1or apply glass cleaner to the sen-
sors. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensors, resulting in improper
operation.
The indicator light
O2will illuminate when
the automatic anti-glare feature is operat-
ing.
• To turn off the anti-glare feature, press the O button and the indicator light will
turn off. • To turn on the anti-glare feature, press
the | button and the indicator light will
turn on.
For additional information on HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver operation, refer to
“HomeLink® Universal Transceiver” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
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 in-
side mirror or glance over your
shoulder to properly judge distances
to other objects.
• Do not adjust the mirrors while driv-
ing. You could lose control of your ve-
hicle and cause an accident.
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Manual control type (if so
equipped)
The outside mirrors can be moved in any
direction for a better rear view.
Electric control type (if so
equipped)
The outside mirror remote control will op-
erate only when the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position.
Rotate the control dial to select the right or
lef t mirror. Adjust the mirror to the desired
position by moving the control dial.
Return the control dial to the center (neu-
tral) position to prevent accidentally mov-
ing the mirror.
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 ex-
tend it to the desired position for better
visibility while towing a trailer.
WARNING
Do not extend or retract mirrors while
driving. 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.
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 power folding switch to open or
close the mirrors.
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If one of the mirrors are manually operated
or bumped, the mirror body can become
loose at the pivot point. To correct elec-
tronic mirror operation, cycle the mirrors by
pushing the power folding switch until the
mirrors are in the open position.
Manual folding outside mirrors (if
so equipped)
Pull the outside mirror toward the door to
fold it.
Reverse tilt-down feature (if so
equipped)
The reverse tilt-down feature will turn both
outside mirror surfaces downward to pro-
vide better rear visibility close to the vehicle
when the mirror control switch is in either
the L or R position.The mirrors automatically return to their
original position when you shif t out of R
(Reverse).
The outside mirror surfaces will return to
their original position when one of the fol-
lowing conditions has occurred:
• The shif t lever is moved to any position
other than R (Reverse).
• The outside mirror control switch is set to the neutral or center position.
• The ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
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Type A (if so equipped)
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NOTE:
If the outside mirror control switch is in
the center position, the mirror surface
will NOT turn downward when the shif t
lever is moved to R (Reverse).
For additional information, refer to
“Memory Seat” in this section.
Automatic anti-glare outside
mirror (if so equipped)
The outside mirror will automatically dim
during nighttime conditions to reduce the
glare from the headlights of trailing ve-
hicles. The automatic anti-glare feature
operates only when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
The automatic anti-glare feature will be on
when starting the vehicle. The indicator
light on the automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror will illuminate when the automatic
anti-glare feature is operating.
To turn off the anti-glare feature, press the
O button on the rearview mirror. The indi-
cator light will turn off.
To turn on the anti-glare feature again,
press the | button on the rearview mirror.
The indicator light will turn on.For additional information on the auto-
matic anti-glare rearview mirror, refer to
“Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror (if so
equipped)” in this section.
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 and/or outside mirror de-
froster switch” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” 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.
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TRUCK BOX
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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 (if so
equipped) when it is in the folded po-
sition. Use of these areas by passen-
gers 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.
Disconnecting the rear camera
Before removing the tailgate disconnect
the rear camera by performing the follow-
ing:
1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connector bracket
O1located
on the rear sill.
2. Remove the connector bracket
O2from
the sill by pressing the locking tab in-
ward, in the direction shown, while pull-
ing the bracket apart. 3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness
O3by pressing inward on the locking
tab, in the direction shown, while pulling
the connectors apart. Hold the connec-
tor firmly to prevent the connector in the
chassis harness from falling into the sill.
4. Use the supplied chassis plug and bracket and connect them to the chas-
sis wiring harness to avoid contamina-
tion to the terminals which will lead to
malfunction of the rear camera.
5. Insert the bracket back into the sill.
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6. Take the tailgate plug from the glove boxand connect it to the tailgate wiring har-
ness to avoid contamination which will
lead to malfunction of the rear camera.
7. Remove the tailgate. For additional infor- mation, refer to “Removing the tailgate”
in this section.
Removing the tailgate
1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera. For additional information,
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. •
Af ter 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 lef t side hinge.
5. Slide the tailgate out of the right side hinge.
Installing the tailgate
1. Insert the tailgate into the right sidehinge.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and insert into the lef t side hinge.
3. Continue to hold the tailgate at a 45 de- gree angle and attach the tailgate sup-
port cables.
4. For vehicles with rear camera: Be sure the tailgate harness is not hanging be-
low the tailgate and keep the tailgate
open. For additional information, refer to
“Connecting the rear camera” in this
section before closing the tailgate.
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Connecting the rear camera
Before closing the tailgate reconnect the
rear camera by performing the following:
1. Af ter attaching the rear tailgate to thetruck, keep the tailgate open and check
that the tailgate harness is not hanging
below the tailgate.
2. Remove the connector bracket
O2from
the sill by pressing the locking tab in-
ward, in the direction shown, while pull-
ing the bracket apart. 3. Disconnect the chassis plug and
bracket from the chassis wiring harness
O3. 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
O1to 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
O1.To
lock, turn the key toward the driver side
O2.
If your vehicle is equipped with an elec-
tronic tailgate, you may use the door
handle request switch (if so equipped) or
I-key to lock or unlock the tailgate. For ad-
ditional information please refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key® Operation” in the this sec-
tion of the manual.
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