2001 Nissan Frontier Owners Manual

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How to stop the alarm The alarm stops only by unlocking a door with the key or by pressing the UNLOCK button on the multi-remote controller. The alarm does not stop if the ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON position.

begins to flash once every three seconds. The system is now activated. If, during this 30 second time period, a door is unlocked by the key or the multi-remote controller, or the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the system will not activate. c If the key is turned slowly when lock- ing the door, the system may not acti- vate. Furthermore, if the key is turned excessively to the unlock position, the system may be deactivated when the key is removed. If the indicator light fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door once and lock it again.

c Even when the driver and/or passen- gers are in the vehicle, the system will activate with doors, and hood locked and with the ignition key in the OFF position. Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON to turn the system off.

The vehicle security system is NOT acti- vated if one of the following occurs: c A door is unlocked or the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position during the 30 seconds in which the SECURITY light stays on.

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1/2 second on - 1/2 second off rate (a door, or the hood is open and the key is not in the ACC or ON position). When the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position, the SECURITY light turns off. Vehicle security system operation The vehicle security system emits the fol- lowing alarm: c The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently. In addition, the starter mo- tor does not operate.

c The alarm automatically turns off after 50
seconds. However, the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking a door with the key or by pressing the UNLOCK button on the multi-remote controller.

The alarm is activated by: c opening a door without using the key (even if the door is unlocked by releasing the inside lock knob).

c opening the hood.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

The hazard lights will quickly flash once and the horn will sound once to confirm that the horn beep feature has been reactivated. Deactivating the horn beep feature does not silence the horn if the alarm is triggered. If the system does not operate as de- scribed above, have it checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer.

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Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deactivated using the multi-remote controller. To deactivate: Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for at least two seconds. The hazard lights will quickly flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. To activate: Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for at least two seconds once more.

Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with water to the manufacturer’s rec- ommended levels before pouring the fluid into the window washer reser- voir tank. Do not use the window washer reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate and water.

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident. Warm the wind- shield with the defroster before you wash the windshield.

SWITCH OPERATION The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the wipers or washer to be activated. Push the lever down to operate the wipers, and pull the lever toward you to operate the washer. Operating the washer automatically cycles the wipers several times. Intermittent wiper operation can be adjusted from 1 to 19 seconds by turning the time control knob (Type C only).

CAUTION

c Do not operate the washer continu-

ously for more than 30 seconds.

c Do not operate the washer if the

reservoir tank is empty.

c Do not fill the window washer reser- voir tank with washer fluid concen- trates at full strength. Some methyl alcohol based washer fluid concen- trates may permanently stain the grille if spilled while filling the win- dow washer reservoir tank.

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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH (Crew Cab models only)

WIC0085

To defog the rear window, start the engine and push the rear window defogger switch on. The rear window defogger indicator light on the switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn the defogger off. The rear window defogger automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of the window, be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window defogger.

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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

HEADLIGHT SWITCH Lighting Turn the switch to the The front combination, rear combination, license plate and instrument panel lights come on.

position:

position:

Turn the switch to the The headlights come on and all the other lights remain on. To select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the light illuminates. Pull it back to select the low beam.

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AIC1023

Instrument brightness control The instrument brightness control operates or when the light switch is in the

position.

Turn the control to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Passing signal Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the headlight high beams on and off.

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Daytime Running Light System (Canada only) The headlights automatically illuminate at a reduced intensity when the engine is started with the parking brake released. The day- time running lights operate with the head- light switch in the OFF position or in the position. Turn the headlight switch to the illumination when driving at night. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate once the parking brake is released. The daytime run- ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch is turned off.

position for

full

WARNING

When the daytime running light system is active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring your- self and others.

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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Turn signal Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is com- pleted, the turn signal cancels automati- cally. Lane change signal To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.

FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)

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position.

To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the switch to the To turn them off, rotate the switch to the OFF position. The headlight switch must be in the position (low beam headlights on) for the fog lights to operate. The fog lights automatically turn off whenever the high beam headlight function is selected.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

HORN

hicle might become a hazard to other traffic.

c Turn signals do not work when the hazard warning flasher lights are on.

The hazard warning flashers can be actu- ated with the ignition switch in any position. Some state laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving.

WIC0086

Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emer- gency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.

WARNING

c When stalled or stopped on the road- way under emergency conditions, move the vehicle well off the road.

c Do not use the hazard warning flash- ers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that your ve-

To sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel.

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POWER POINT (if so equipped)

CIGARETTE LIGHTER (accessory) AND ASH TRAY

c Do not use with accessories that exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory. c Use this power point with the engine running. (If the engine is stopped, this could result in a discharged bat- tery.)

c Avoid using when the air condi- tioner, headlights or rear window de- fogger is on.

c Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical acces- sory being used is turned OFF.

c Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug may overheat or the internal tem- perature fuse may blow.

c When not is use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water to contact the socket.

AIC1041

The power point can be used for powering accessories. is rated at 12 Volts 120
Watts maximum.

It

CAUTION

c Take care as the socket and plug may be hot during or immediately after use.

c This power point is not designed for

use with a cigarette lighter unit.

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AIC1024

The cigarette lighter element is an acces- sory. A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter or equivalent can be purchased from an autho- rized NISSAN dealer. The cigarette lighter operates when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Push the lighter in all the way. When the lighter is heated, it springs out. Return the lighter to its original position after use.

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STORAGE

WARNING

The cigarette lighter should not be used while driving so that full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

CAUTION

The cigarette lighter socket is a power source for the cigarette lighter element only. The use of the cigarette lighter socket as a power source for any other accessory is not recommended.

AIC1103

STORAGE COMPARTMENT (Crew Cab models only) A storage compartment is located in the bottom center of the instrument panel.

CUP HOLDERS (if so equipped)

WARNING

The cup holder should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

CAUTION

c Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink. If the liq- uid is hot, it can scald you or your passenger.

c Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects can injure you in an accident.

Some cup holders have a rubber insert that can be removed for cleaning and for using larger cups.

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AIC1026

APD0601

GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle.

WARNING

Keep glove box lid closed while driving to prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop.

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AIC1085

AIC1025

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GROCERY HOOKS (King Cab only) The grocery hooks allow for 2 standard size plastic grocery bags to hang side-by-side. Do not apply a total load of more than 55 lbs (25 kg) to a single grocery hook.

WARNING

c Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seat- backs. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause per- sonal injury.

c Use suitable ropes and hooks to se-

cure cargo.

WINDOWS

AIC1027

POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped)

WARNING

c Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc. inside the vehicle before closing the windows. Use the window lock switch to prevent unex- pected use of the power windows.

c Do not leave children unattended in- side the vehicle. They could un- knowingly activate switches or con- trols and become trapped in a window. Unattended children could become involved in serious acci- dents.

The power windows operate when the igni- tion key is in the ON position, or for 45
seconds after the ignition key is turned to the OFF position. If the driver’s or passen- ger’s door is opened during this 45 second period, power to the windows is cancelled. To open the driver window, press the driver switch and hold it down. To close the win- dow, the switch up. The driver side control panel (driver’s switch) also opens or closes the passenger windows. Locking passenger’s window When the lock button is pushed in, only the driver side window can be opened or closed. Push it in again to cancel the win- dow lock function.

lift

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AIC1121

Passenger power window switch The passenger switch opens or closes the passenger window. To open the window, press the switch and hold it down. To close the window, lift the switch up.

Rear power windows (Crew Cab models only) The rear power window switches open or close the corresponding window. To open the window, push and hold the switch down. To close the window, push and hold the switch up.

Automatic operation To fully open the driver window, completely press the driver window switch down and release it; it need not be held. To stop the window, lift the switch up while the window is opening.

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SUNROOF (if so equipped)

AIC0648

AIC0745

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MANUAL WINDOWS The side windows can be opened or closed by turning the hand crank on each door. To open a window on the driver side, turn the crank clockwise. To close a window, turn the crank counterclockwise. To open a window on the passenger side, turn the crank counterclockwise. To close a window, turn the crank clockwise.

REAR SLIDING WINDOW (if so equipped) Squeeze the handles of the lever, then slide the window open.

TILTING THE SUNROOF Pull the handle down, then push the handle up to the fully tilted position.

WARNING

c In an accident you could be thrown from the vehicle through an open sunroof. Always use seat belts and child restraints.

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c Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their body out of the sunroof opening while the vehicle is in motion or while the sunroof is closing.

CAUTION

c Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand from the sunroof before open- ing.

c Do not place heavy objects on the

sunroof or surrounding area.

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AIC1083

Pull the handle forward to unlock, then push the handle up completely to lock the sunroof closed.

REMOVING/INSTALLING

WARNING

Do not remove or install the sun shade while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

Removing the sun shade 1. Turn each lock bolt counterclockwise

while supporting the sun shade.

2. Slide the shade backward to remove it.

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Installing the sun shade 1. Insert the two hooks on the front edge of

sun shade into holders on the sunroof.

2. Align the two lock bolts on the rear edge of sun shade with the lock nuts. Turn each lock bolt clockwise to securely lock the sunshade in place.

Removing the sunroof

WARNING

Do not remove the sunroof while driv- ing so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

1. Remove the sun shade. 2. Tilt the sunroof up. 3. Push the knobs located on each end of the handle and push the sunroof up- wards to disengage the handle linkage. 4. Pull the sunroof up from outside of the

SIC0072

vehicle until it is perpendicular to the roof panel.

5. Slide the sunroof to the left and remove

it.

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INTERIOR LIGHTS

Each dome light has a three-position switch and operates regardless of ignition key position. c When the switch is in the OFF position, the dome light does not illuminate, re- gardless of door position.

can be used as a cargo light by simply pulling the light down. This light is conve- nient at night when loading cargo. For information regarding dome light bulb replacement, refer to “Bulb replacement” in the ‘‘Do-it-yourself’’ section of this manual.

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c When the switch is in the center j or illumi-

the dome light

DOOR position, nates by opening a door.

c When the switch is in the ON position, the dome light illuminates regardless of door position.

On some King Cab models, the dome light

CAUTION

Leaving the dome light switch in the ON position for extended periods of time will result in a discharged battery.

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SIC0073

Installing the sunroof 1. While placing the sunroof perpendicular to the roof panel, position the sunroof and engage the retainer with the hinge. 2. Slide the sunroof to the right until the red

mark on the hinge disappears.

3. Carefully lower the sunroof, making sure

it is centered with in the roof opening.

4. Push the knobs located on each end of the handle and engage the handle link- age.

Be sure the sunroof is securely installed.

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ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM

The interior lights illuminate when a front or rear door (crew cab only) is opened. Once the doors are closed, these lights turn off in 30 seconds or turn off immediately when the key is turned to the ON position. BATTERY SAVER If the vehicle doors are not fully closed and the interior lights remain illuminated, they eventually turn off automatically to prevent the battery from becoming discharged. Inte- rior lights that illuminate when doors are opened turn off after approximately 30
minutes.

MAP LIGHTS (if so equipped)

AIC0704

To turn on the map lights push the switches. To turn them off, push the switches again.

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery.

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MEMO

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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Key .........................................................................3-2
Doors......................................................................3-2
Locking with key................................................3-2
Locking with inside lock knob............................3-3
Locking with power door lock switch.................3-3
Child safety rear door lock (Crew Cab models only)....................................3-4
Multi-remote control system (if so equipped).........3-4
How to use multi-remote control system...........3-4
Battery replacement ..........................................3-7
Hood.......................................................................3-8
Roof rack (if so equipped)......................................3-9
Step rail (if so equipped)......................................3-11
Fuel filler lid..........................................................3-11

Fuel filler cap...................................................3-11
Steering wheel .....................................................3-12
Tilt operation (if so equipped) .........................3-12
Sun visors.............................................................3-13
Vanity mirror (if so equipped)..........................3-13
Mirrors ..................................................................3-13
Inside mirror.....................................................3-13
Outside mirrors................................................3-13
Outside mirror remote control (if so equipped)................................................3-14
Truck box..............................................................3-15
Tailgate............................................................3-15
Tie down hooks ...............................................3-17

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KEY

DOORS

WPD0036

A key number is supplied with your key. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet), NOT IN THE VEHICLE. If you lose your keys, see an authorized NISSAN dealer for duplicates by using the key number. NISSAN does not record key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate. A key number is only necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate from. If you still have a key, this key can be duplicated by an authorized NISSAN dealer or locksmith.

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WARNING

c Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintentionally opening the doors, and will help keep out intruders.

c Before opening any door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic. c Do not leave children unattended in- side the vehicle. They could un- knowingly activate switches or con- trols. Unattended children could become involved in serious acci- dents.

APD1033

LOCKING WITH KEY Manual To lock the door, turn the key towards the front of the vehicle. To unlock, turn it to- wards the rear.

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AIC1012

APD1049

Power (if so equipped) For vehicles equipped with the theft warning system, the power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors simulta- neously. Turning the key to the front of the vehicle locks all doors. Turning the key one time to the rear of the vehicle unlocks that door. From that posi- tion, returning the key to neutral (where the key can only be removed and inserted) and turning it to the rear again within 5 seconds unlocks all doors.

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB To lock the door without the key, push the inside lock knob to the lock position, then close the door. When locking the door this way, be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle.

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH To lock the doors without a key, push the power door lock switch (driver or passenger side), then close the door. When locking the doors this way, be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle. If the key is left in the ignition, all doors will unlock automatically.

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MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (if so equipped)

It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, and activate the panic alarm by using the remote controller. Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle before locking the doors. The remote controller can operate at a distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective distance depends on the conditions around the vehicle. As many as four remote controllers can be used with one vehicle. For information con- cerning the purchase and use of additional remote controllers, contact an authorized NISSAN dealer.

CAUTION

Listed below are conditions or occur- rences which will damage the remote controller: c Do not allow the remote controller to

become wet.

c Do not drop the remote controller. c Do not strike the remote controller

sharply against another object.

c Do not place the remote controller for an extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).

HOW TO USE MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Locking doors 1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Close the hood and all doors. 4. Push the LOCK button on the multi- remote controller. All doors lock. The hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked. The horn may or may not beep once. Refer to “silencing the horn beep feature” later in this section.

c When the LOCK button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a reminder the doors are already locked.

that

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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK (Crew Cab models only) Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from being opened accidentally, es- pecially when small children are in the ve- hicle. 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 out- side.

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The interior light can be turned off without waiting 30 seconds by inserting the key into the ignition and turning to the ON or START position, locking the doors with the multi- remote controller or pushing the interior light switch to the OFF position. Auto Relock All doors will lock automatically within 5
minutes unless one of the following opera- tions is performed: c any door is opened c a key is inserted into the ignition switch and the key is turned from OFF to ON.

Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threat- ened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention as follows: 1. Push the PANIC button on the remote controller for longer than 0.5 seconds. 2. The theft warning alarm and headlights

will stay on for 30 seconds.

3. The panic alarm stops when: c it has run for 30 seconds, or c the LOCK or UNLOCK button is pressed,

on the multi-remote controller.

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Unlocking doors 1. Push the UNLOCK button on the multi- remote controller. Only the driver’s side door unlocks.

2. Push the UNLOCK button on the multi-

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remote controller again within five sec- onds. All doors unlock.

3. The interior light illuminates for 30 sec- onds when the light switch is in the O or DOOR position.

UNLOCK together for at least two sec- onds once more. The hazard lights will quickly flash once and the horn will sound once to confirm that the horn beep feature has been reactivated. Deactivating the horn feature does not si- lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.

WIC0060

Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deactivated using the multi-remote control- ler. To deactivate: Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK together for at least two seconds. The hazard lights will quickly flash three times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. To activate: Press and hold the LOCK and

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button two or three times to check the multi-remote controller operation.

If the battery is removed for any reason other than replacement, perform step 4
above. c An improperly disposed battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal. c The multi-remote controller is water- resistant; however, if it does get wet, immediately wipe completely dry.

c The operational range of the multi- remote controller extends to approxi- mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. This range may vary with conditions.

FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-7

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BATTERY REPLACEMENT Replace the battery in the multi-remote con- troller as follows: 1. Open the lid using a coin.

battery:

2. Replace the battery with a new one. Toshiba

Recommended CR2025 or equivalent. 3. Close the lid securely. 4. Press the LOCK button, then the UNLOCK

WPD0039

HOOD

device must accept any interference re- ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

WARNING

c Make sure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving. Failure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an accident.

c If you see steam or smoke coming to

from the engine compartment, avoid injury do not open the hood.

1. Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver side instrument panel; the hood then springs up slightly.

WPD0040

2. Lift the lever at the front of the hood with

your fingertips and raise the hood.

3. Insert the support rod into the slot in the

front edge of the hood.

4. When closing the hood, reset the support rod to its original position, lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30.5 cm) above the latch and release it. This al- lows proper engagement of the hood latch.

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ROOF RACK (if so equipped)

Always evenly distribute the cargo on the roof rack. The maximum total load is 125
lb (57 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 Safety Compliance Certification Label (lo- cated on the driver’s side door jamb pillar). For more information regarding GVWR and GAWR, refer to the 9Technical and con- sumer information section of this manual9.

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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.

CAUTION

Use care when placing or removing items from the roof rack. If you cannot comfortably lift the items onto the roof rack from the ground, use a ladder or stool.

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The front and rear crossbars can be ad- justed forward, backward, or be removed. Use the torxdriver located in the tool kit to loosen both crossbar adjusting screws. Po- sition the crossbar as needed and then tighten the crossbar adjusting screws. Place

your cargo between the bars, and secure with rope. Always check the tightness of the cross bar adjusting screws. If you hear windnoise coming from the roof rack while driving, adjust rack crossbars to the most rearward position.

the roof

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STEP RAIL (if so equipped)

FUEL FILLER LID

The step rail has a front and rear step for assisting passengers to get into and out of the vehicle.

WPD0054

FUEL FILLER CAP The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard.

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WARNING

c Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain con- ditions. You could be burned or se- riously injured if it is misused or mishandled. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling.

c Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the cap one-half turn and wait for any ‘‘hissing’’ sound to stop to pre- from spraying out and vent causing possible personal injury. Then remove the cap.

fuel

c Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically. Continued refuel- ing may cause fuel overflow, result- ing in fuel spray and possibly fire.

c Use only an original equipment type fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in safety valve needed for proper operation of the fuel system and emission control system. An in- correct cap can result in a serious malfunction and possible injury.

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c Never pour fuel into the throttle body

to attempt to start your vehicle.

CAUTION

c If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it away with water to avoid paint damage.

c Tighten until the fuel filler cap clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel filler cap properly may cause the mal- function indicator lamp (MIL) to illu- minate. If the lamp illuminates because the fuel filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The lamp should turn off after a few driving trips. If the lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer.

c For additional information, see the (Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)( in the (Instruments and Controls( sec- tion earlier in this manual.

STEERING WHEEL

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the lock lever down and adjust

TILT OPERATION (if so equipped) Pull the steering wheel up or down to the desired position. Push the lock lever up firmly to lock the steering wheel in place.

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident.

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SUN VISORS

MIRRORS

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AIC0703

APD1090

VANITY MIRROR (if so equipped) A vanity mirror is located on the rear side of the passenger sunvisor.

INSIDE MIRROR The night position reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind the vehicle.

OUTSIDE MIRRORS The outside mirror can be moved in any direction for a better rear view.

WARNING

Use the night position only when nec- essary because it reduces rear view clarity.

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APD1096

WPD0056

APD1039

Folding outside mirror Push the mirror backward to fold it.

OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE CONTROL (if so equipped) Push the right or left side of the switch to adjust then adjust the lever. The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position for the power mirrors to oper- ate.

the right or left side mirror,

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TRUCK BOX

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.

WPD0043

APD1038

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.

To open the tailgate to the lowest position, lift the tailgate to a 45 degree angle, then release the support cables. Do not drive the vehicle with the tailgate down, unless equipped with Nissan’s Bed Extender (accessory) in the de- ployed position. For proper truck box loading see 9Loading tips9 under the 9Vehicle loading information9
heading in the 9Technical and consumer information9 section of this manual.

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WARNING

c It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these ar- eas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

c Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. c Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

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and insert left side hinge.

3. Continue to hold tailgate at a 45 degree angle and attach the tailgate support cables.

4. Close the tailgate securely.

CAUTION

The tailgate is heavy. Be careful not to drop it during removal.

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Removing the tailgate 1. Release the tailgate support cables. 2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle. 3. Pull the tailgate out from the left side

hinge.

4. Remove the tailgate from the right side

hinge.

Installing the tailgate 1. Insert hinge.

the tailgate into the right side

2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle

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Locking the tailgate To lock the tailgate, turn the key towards the passenger side of the vehicle. To unlock, turn the key towards the driver side.

TIE DOWN HOOKS For your convenience, tie down hooks are placed at each corner of the truck box. These may be used to help secure cargo loaded into the truck box. c The weight of the cargo load must be evenly distributed over both the front and rear axles.

c All cargo should be securely fastened with ropes or straps to prevent it from shifting or sliding within the vehicle.

WARNING

c 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.

c Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or colli- sion, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

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Ventilators ..............................................................4-2
Heater and air conditioner......................................4-3
Controls .............................................................4-3
Heater operation................................................4-4
Air conditioner operation (if so equipped)..................................................4-5
Air flow charts....................................................4-6
Servicing air conditioner.........................................4-9
Audio system........................................................4-10

FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player (if so equipped).....................................4-10

FM-AM radio with cassette player and compact disc (CD) player (if so equipped)................................................4-17
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) changer (if so equipped) .................................4-25
Steering wheel switch for audio controls ........4-38
Antenna ...........................................................4-39
Car phone or CB radio.........................................4-39

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Adjust air flow direction by moving the ven- tilators slides and ventilator assemblies.

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER

WARNING

c The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running. c Do not

leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly be- come high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.

c Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the interior air to become stale and the windows to fog up.

c Positioning of the heater and air con- ditioner controls should not be done while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

turns the fan on and off, and

CONTROLS Fan control dial This dial controls fan speed. Air flow control dial This dial allows you to select the air flow outlets.

— Air flows from center and side

ventilators.

— Air flows from center and side

ventilators and foot outlets.

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— Air flows mainly from foot outlets. — Air flows from defroster outlets

and foot outlets.

— Air flows mainly from defroster out-

lets.

The air flow control dial also has intermedi- ate positions which allow the air flow to be distributed between two of the icon posi- tions on the air flow control dial. Temperature control dial This dial allows you to adjust the tempera- ture of the outlet air.

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Air recirculation button (if so

equipped) NOTE: The air recirculation feature is available only on those vehicles equipped with air conditioning. OFF position (indicator light off): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment and distributed through the selected outlets. Use the OFF position for normal heater or air conditioner operation. ON position (indicator light on): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the button to the on position when: c driving on a dusty road. c to prevent traffic fumes from entering the

passenger compartment.

c for maximum cooling when using the air

conditioner.

Air conditioner button (if so equipped) Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (one to four) position, and push the air conditioner button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light comes on when the air conditioner is operating. To turn off the air conditioner, push the button again. The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. HEATER OPERATION Heating This mode is used to direct hot air mainly from the floor outlets. A small amount of air also flows from the defrost outlets. 1. Push the

button (if so equipped) to

the off position for normal heating.

2. Turn the air control dial to the

posi-

tion.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired

position.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the

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desired position between the middle and the hot position.

Ventilation This mode directs outside air from the side and center vents. 1. Push the

button (if so equipped) to

the off position.

2. Turn the air control dial to the

posi-

tion.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired

position.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

Defrosting/defogging This mode is used to defrost/defog the windows. 1. Turn the air control dial to the

posi-

tion.

c When the

position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illu- minate) the outside temperature is more than 45°F (7°C). This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield.

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2. Move the fan control dial to the desired

position.

3. Move the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot position. Bi-level heating This mode directs cooler air from the side and center vents and warmer air from the floor outlets. When the temperature control dial is moved to the full hot or full cool position, the air between the vents and the floor outlets is the same temperature. 1. Push the

button (if so equipped) to

the off position.

2. Turn the air control dial to the

posi-

tion.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired

position.

4. Turn the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

Heating and defrosting/defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield. 1. Turn the air control dial to the

posi-

tion.

c When the

if

position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illu- minate) the outside temperature is more than 45°F (7°C). This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. mode automatically turns off, The allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further im- prove the defogging performance.

2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired

position.

3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot postion. Operating tips Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the wind- shield. This improves heater operation.

AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION (if so equipped) Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the desired (one to four) position, and push in the air conditioner button to activate the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, cooling and dehumidfying functions are added to the heater operation. The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air. 1. Push the 2. Turn the air control dial to the

button to the off position. posi-

tion.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired

position.

4. Turn on the air conditioner button. The

indicator light comes on.

5. Turn the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

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the on position. Be sure to return the air recirculation button to the off position for normal cooling. Dehumidfied heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidfy the air. 1. Push the 2. Turn the air control dial to the

button to the off position. posi-

tion.

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired

position.

4. Turn on the air conditioner button. The

indicator light comes on.

5. Turn the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

Dehumidfied defrosting/defogging This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify the air. 1. Turn the air control dial to the

posi-

tion.

c When the

or positions in be- tween are selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the in- dicator light will not the

c If 4-6 Heater, air conditioner and audio systems

illuminate) if

defog

outside temperature is more than 45°F (7°C). This dehumidifies the air which helps The mode automatically turns off, al- lowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further im- prove the defogging performance.

the windshield.

2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired

position.

3. Turn the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

Operating tips c Keep windows and sunroof closed while

the air conditioner is in operation.

c After parking in the sun, drive for two or three minutes with the windows open to vent hot air from the passenger compart- ment. Then, close the windows. This allows the air conditioner to cool the interior more quickly.

c The air conditioning system should be operated for approximately ten min- utes at least once a month. This helps prevent damage to the system due to lack of lubrication.

gauge indicates engine coolant tem- perature over the normal range, turn the air conditioner off. See (If your vehicle overheats( in the (In case of emergency( section of this manual.

AIR FLOW CHARTS The following charts show the button and dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating, cooling or defrosting. The air recir- culation switch should always be in the OFF position for heating and defrosting. When the or positions in be- tween are selected, the air conditioner au- tomatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside tem- perature is more than 45°F (7°C). This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.

the engine coolant

temperature

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SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER

The air conditioner system in your NISSAN is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s ozone layer. Special charging equipment and lubricant is required when servicing your NISSAN air conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants causes severe damage to your air conditioner system. See 9Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubrication recom- mendations9
in the 9Technical and con- sumer information9 section of this manual. An authorized NISSAN dealer will be able to service your environmentally 9friendly9 air conditioner system.

WARNING

The air conditioner system contains refrigerant under high pressure. To avoid personal injury, any air condi- tioner service should be done only by an experienced technician with proper equipment.

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influences.

FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped) Audio main operation To turn the radio on, turn the ignition key to ACC or ON. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, turn the key to the ACC position. Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, buildings, bridges, mountains and other ex- ternal Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by these external influences. Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may influence radio reception quality. Power/Volume control Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON, then push the power/volume control knob. The mode (radio or CD) which was playing im- mediately before the system was turned off resumes playing. When no CD is loaded, the the power/volume control knob again turns the system off.

on. Pushing

comes

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After 10 seconds, the radio or CD display will reappear. Once the sound quality is set knob to the desired level, press the repeatedly until the radio or CD display reappears.

Turn the power/volume control knob to the right to increase volume or to the left to decrease volume. Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal- ance. To adjust Bass, Treble, Fader (Crew Cab models only) or Balance, press the knob for less than 1.5 seconds. A beep signals entry into the audio adjustment mode and BASS will appear in the display. Rotate the knob to adjust Bass (BASS) to the desired level. knob a second time and Press the TREB appears in the display. Rotate the knob to adjust Treble (TREB) to the

desired level. Press the knob a third time and FAD appears in the display (Crew Cab models only). Fader (FAD) adjusts the sound be- tween the front and rear speakers. Rotate the knob to adjust Fader (FAD) to the desired level. Press the knob a fourth time and BAL appears in the display. Balance (BAL) ad- justs the sound between the right and left speakers. Rotate the knob to adjust Balance (BAL) to the desired level.

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Clock operation The clock is on in the display regardless of what mode, media, or function the radio is in as long as the ignition is in ACC or ON. Clock set To adjust the clock, press the knob for longer than 1.5 seconds. A beep signals entry into the clock adjustment mode and CL appears in the display. The hours will be knob to adjust blinking. Rotate the the hours to the desired level. Press the knob a second time and the minutes will start to blink. Rotate the the minutes to the

knob to adjust

desired level. After 10 seconds, the radio or CD display will reappear. Once the clock is set to the knob repeat- desired level, press the edly until the radio or CD display reappears.

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Knob

WARNING

The radio should not be tuned while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

Rotate the left for manual tuning.

knob to the right or to the

SEEK/SCAN tuning

SEEK tuning Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button

or for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning begins from high to low frequencies or low to high frequencies, depending on which but- ton is pressed, and stops at the next broad- casting station. Once the highest broadcast- ing station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting button once the station. lowest broadcasting station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the highest broadcasting station.

If using the

FM-AM radio operation FM-AM band select Push the band select button (FM/AM) to change from AM to FM1 or FM2 reception.

The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates during FM stereo reception. When the ste- reo broadcast signal the radio automatically changes from stereo to mon- aural reception.

is weak,

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SCAN tuning Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button

or for more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN ap- pears in the display window. SCAN tuning begins from high to low frequencies or low to high frequencies, depending on which but- ton is pressed. SCAN tuning stops at each broadcasting station for five seconds. Push- ing the button again during this five second period stops SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station. Station memory operations Six stations can be set for the AM band. 12
stations can be set for the FM band (six for FM1, six for FM2). 1. Push the band select button (FM/AM) to select AM, FM1, or FM2. The selected band illuminates in the display.

2. Tune to the desired station. 3. Push the desired station select button for more than 1.5 seconds. The radio mutes when the select button is pushed.

4. When the indicator illuminates in the display and the sound resumes, memo- rizing is complete.

5. Other station select buttons can be set in

the same manner.

If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the radio fuse opens, the radio memory is can- celled. In that case, reset the desired stations. Compact disc (CD) player operation Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and carefully insert the compact disc into the slot with the label side up. The compact disc is automatically pulled into the slot and starts to play. If the radio is already operating, it automati- cally turns off and the compact disc begins to play.

CAUTION

Do not force the compact disc into the slot. This could damage the player.

CD button When this button is pushed with the com- pact disc loaded and the radio playing, the radio turns off and compact disc starts to play.

FF (Fast forward) REW (Rewind) or

button is pushed When the while the compact disc is playing, the com- pact disc plays at an increased speed while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the but- ton is released, the compact disc returns to normal play speed.

APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW When the button is pushed while the compact disc is playing, the selection fol- lowing the present one starts to play from but- the beginning. Push or hold the ton several times to skip several selections. Each time the button is pushed, the CD advances one selection. (When the last selection on the compact disc is skipped, the first selection is played.) button is pushed, the se- When the lection being played returns to the begin- ning. Push or hold the button several times to skip back several selections. Each time the button is pushed, the CD moves back one selection.

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When the repeat button is pushed while the compact disc is playing, the play pattern changes as follows. 1: The current selection is repeated. MIX: Selections are played at random, not following the sequence on the compact disc. The same program may be repeated twice. Normal played repeatedly in sequence. When a new compact disc is inserted, the play pattern automatically changes to the (Normal( play pattern.

(no symbol): All selections are

CD EJECT

When the button is pushed with a com- pact disc loaded, the compact disc ejects. When the button is pushed while the compact disc is playing, the compact disc ejects and the system turns off. If the compact disc ejects and is not removed within 10 seconds, it is pulled back into the slot.

DISC indicator light CD IN appears on the display when a CD is loaded with the system ON

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CD care and cleaning: c Handle a CD by its edges. Never touch the surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc.

c Always place the discs in the storage

case when they are not being used.

c To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular motion. Do not use a conventional record cleaner or alcohol intended for industrial use.

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c Do not use the following CD’s as they may cause the CD player to malfunction: c 8 cm (3.1 in) discs with an adapter c Recordable compact discs (CD-R) c Rewritable compact discs (CD-

RW)

c CD’s that are not round c CD’s with a paper label c CD’s that are warped, scratched

or have abnormal edges

and outer edges. Remove the rough edges by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.

CAUTION

c Only use high quality 12 cm (4.7
inches) round discs that have the ‘‘Compact Disc Digital Audio’’ logo on the disc or packaging.

c During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the humidity. If this occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player completely.

c The player may skip while driving on

rough roads.

c The CD player sometimes cannot function when the passenger com- partment temperature is extremely high. Decrease the temperature be- fore use.

c Do not expose the CD to direct sun-

light.

c Do not touch the playing surface of

the disc.

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FM-AM RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped) Audio main operation Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, buildings, bridges, mountains, and other external influences. Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by these external influences. Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may influence radio reception quality. ONzOFF/VOL control knob Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position, then push the ONzOFF/VOL con- trol knob button. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, turn the key to the ACC position. The mode (radio, tape or CD) which was playing immediately before the system was turned off resumes playing. When no CD or tape is loaded, the radio comes on. Pushing the ONzOFF/VOL con- trol knob button again turns the system off. Turn the ONzOFF/VOL control knob to the Heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-17

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right to increase volume or to the left to decrease volume. Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal- ance To adjust the audio levels for bass, treble,