2009 Nissan Frontier Owners Manual

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roll-over air bag systems (if so equipped), and/or pretensioner systems will not op- erate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. INDICATOR LIGHTS Automatic transmission position indicator light (if so equipped) When the ignition switch is turned ON, this indi- cator light shows the shift selector position. See (cid:147)Driving the vehicle(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section of this manual. Cruise main switch indicator light (if so equipped) The light comes on when the cruise control main switch is pushed. The light goes out when the main switch is pushed again. When the cruise main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise control system is operational. Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X Cruise set switch indicator light (if so equipped) 4WD shift indicator light model) High beam indicator light (blue) The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system. If the light blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate the cruise control system is not functioning prop- erly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system on indicator light (if so equipped) This light comes on when the electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system clutch is fully engaged. The indicator light flashes when the system is first turned on. When the system fully engages, the light remains on. If the switch is on and the indicator light continues to flash, the system is not engaged. For additional information, see (cid:147)Electronic lock- ing rear differential (E-Lock) system switch(cid:148) later in this section and (cid:147)Electronic locking rear differ- ential (E-Lock) system(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driv- ing(cid:148) section of this manual. The light should turn off within 1 second after placing the ignition switch in the ON position. While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indi- cator light will illuminate the position selected by the 4WD shift switch. The 4WD shift indicator light may blink while shifting from one drive mode to the other. Front passenger air bag status light The front passenger air bag status light ( will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be OFF depending on how the front passenger seat is being used. For front passenger air bag status light operation, see (cid:147)Front passenger air bag and status light(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Safety (cid:151) Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system(cid:148) section of this manual. This blue light comes on when the headlight high beams are on and goes out when the low beams are selected. The high beam indicator light also comes on when the passing signal is activated. Hill descent control system on indicator light (if so equipped) When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, this light comes on briefly and then turns off. The light comes on when the hill descent control system is activated. If the hill descent control switch is on and the indicator light blinks, the system is not engaged. If the indicator light does not come on or blink when the hill descent switch is on, the system may not be functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. For additional information, see (cid:147)Hill descent con- trol switch(cid:148) later in this section and (cid:147)Hill descent control system(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) sec- tion of this manual. Instruments and controls 2-19 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction. The Malfunction Indicator Light may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. After a few driving trips, the light should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists. If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control sys- tem inspection/maintenance test. See (cid:147)Readi- ness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Technical and consumer information(cid:148) section of this manual. Operation The Malfunction Indicator Light will come on in one of two ways: 2-20 Instruments and controls c Malfunction Indicator Light on steady (cid:151) An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the light should turn off after vehicle. The a few driving trips. If the light does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. c Malfunction Indicator Light blinking (cid:151) An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To re- duce or avoid emission control system dam- age: (cid:150) do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h). (cid:150) avoid hard acceleration or deceleration. (cid:150) avoid steep uphill grades. (cid:150) if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed. The Malfunction Indicator Light may stop blinking and come on steady. Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. CAUTION Continued vehicle operation without hav- ing the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to the emission con- trol system. Overdrive OFF indicator light (A/T models only) This light comes on when the overdrive function is OFF. The automatic transmission overdrive function is controlled by the overdrive switch. See (cid:147)Driving the vehicle(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section of this manual. Security indicator light (if so equipped) This light blinks when the ignition switch is in the OFF, LOCK or ACC position. The blinking secu- rity indicator light indicates that the security sys- tems equipped on the vehicle are operational. For additional tems(cid:148) later in this section. information, see (cid:147)Security sys- Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X Slip indicator light for models with ABLS (if so equipped) If the light does not go off after performing the reset procedure, have the traction control system checked by a NISSAN dealer. This indicator light comes on if the active brake limited slip is activated. If activated, the system will apply braking to the slipping drive wheel(s), giving the non-slipping wheel(s) more traction. Slip indicator light for models with VDC (if so equipped) This indicator light will blink when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. Slippery road conditions may exist if the slip indicator blinks on. If this happens, adjust your driving accordingly. The slip indicator light also comes on when you turn the ignition key to the ON position. The light will turn off after about 2 seconds if the system is operational. If the light does not come on or does not go off, have the traction control system checked by a NISSAN dealer. If the battery is removed or discharged, the trac- tion control system is disabled and the slip indi- cator light will not turn off after 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. To reset the system, you must perform the reset procedure. Refer to (cid:147)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) sec- tion of this manual. Transfer 4LO position indicator light ( model) The light should turn off within 1 second after turning the ignition switch to ON. This light comes on when the 4WD shift switch is set in the 4LO position with the ignition switch in the ON position. The transfer case may be damaged if you shift the switch while driving. Make sure the transfer 4LO position indicator light turns on when you shift the 4WD shift switch to 4LO. The indicator light may blink while shifting from one drive mode to the other. The 4LO indicator light must stop blinking and remain illuminated or turn off before shifting the transmission into gear. If the shift selector is shifted from the N (Neutral) position to any other gear when the 4LO indicator light is blinking, the vehicle may move unexpectedly. When you shift between 4H and 4LO, follow the instructions below: c For automatic transmission models, stop the vehicle and shift the shift selector to the N (Neutral) position with the brake pedal de- pressed, then depress and turn the 4WD shift switch to 4LO or 4H. c For manual transmission models, stop the vehicle and shift the shift selector to the N (Neutral) position with the clutch pedal de- pressed, then depress and turn the 4WD shift switch to 4LO or 4H. You cannot move the transfer 4WD shift switch between 4H and 4LO unless you stop the vehicle and shift the shift selector to the N position with the brake pedal (AT models) or clutch pedal (MT models) depressed. Turn signal/hazard indicator lights The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal switch is activated. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on. Instruments and controls 2-21 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X Key reminder chime A chime sounds if the driver(cid:146)s door is opened while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove the key and take it with you when leaving the vehicle. Light reminder chime With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi- tion, a chime sounds when the driver(cid:146)s door is opened if the headlights or parking lights are on. Turn the headlight control switch off before leav- ing the vehicle. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light (if so equipped) This indicator light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch is pushed to OFF, the transfer case is in the 4LO position ( model), or when the Vehicle Dynamic Control system is not functioning properly. This indicates the Vehicle Dynamic Control system is not oper- ating. Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch again or restart the engine and the system will operate normally. See (cid:147)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) sec- tion of this manual. The Vehicle Dynamic Control light also comes on when you turn the ignition key to the ON position. The light will turn off after about 2 seconds if the system is operational. If the light stays on or comes on along with the SLIP indicator light while you are driving, have the Vehicle Dynamic Control system checked by a NISSAN dealer. If the battery is removed or discharged, the Ve- hicle Dynamic Control system is disabled and the VDC indicator light will not turn off after 2 sec- onds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. To reset the system, you must perform the reset procedure. Refer to (cid:147)Vehicle Dynamic 2-22 Instruments and controls Control (VDC) system(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driv- ing(cid:148) section of this manual. If the light does not go off after performing the reset procedure, have the traction control system checked by a NISSAN dealer. While the Vehicle Dynamic Control system is operating, you might feel slight vibration or hear the system working when starting the vehicle or accelerating, but this is normal. The VDC system will be disabled and the VDC light will illuminate when the electronic locking rear differential (E-lock) system switch (if so equipped) is turned on and the E-lock system is engaged. If the E-lock system disengages or the switch is turned off, the VDC system will be enabled and the VDC light will turn off. AUDIBLE REMINDERS Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it makes a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard. Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X SECURITY SYSTEMS (if so equipped) LIC0359 Your vehicle may have two types of security sys- tems: c Vehicle security system (if so equipped) c NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (if so equipped) VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (if so equipped) The vehicle security system provides visual and audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors when the system is armed. It is not, however, a motion detection-type system that activates when a vehicle is moved or when a vibration occurs. The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al- ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a brief period. Never leave your keys in the ignition, and always lock the vehicle when unattended. Be aware of your surroundings, and park in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible. Many devices offering additional protection, such as component locks, identification markers, and tracking systems, are available at auto supply stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer may also offer such equipment. Check with your insurance company to see if you may be eligible for discounts for various theft protection features. How to arm the vehicle security system 1. Close all windows. (The system can be armed even if the windows are open.) 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Close all doors. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with the key, power door lock switch (if the door is opened, locked and then closed), or with the keyfob. Keyfob operation: c Push the button on the keyfob. All doors lock. The hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked. c When the button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a re- minder that the doors are already locked. The horn may or may not beep. Refer to (cid:147)Silencing the horn beep feature(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Pre-driving checks and adjustments(cid:148) sec- tion later in this manual. 4. Confirm that the indicator light comes on. The light stays on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle security system is now pre-armed. After about 30 seconds the ve- hicle security system automatically shifts into the armed phase. The light begins to flash once every 3 seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm time period, the driver(cid:146)s door is unlocked by the key or the keyfob, or the ignition switch is placed in ACC or ON position, the system will not arm. Instruments and controls 2-23 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X c If the key is turned slowly when locking the driver(cid:146)s door, the system may not arm. Furthermore, if the key is turned beyond the vertical position toward the unlock position to remove the key, the system may be disarmed 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 arm with all doors closed and locked with the ignition switch placed in the OFF position. Vehicle security system activation The vehicle security system will give the following alarm: c The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently. c The alarm automatically turns off after ap- proximately 50 seconds. However, the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking the driver(cid:146)s door with the key or by pressing the button on the keyfob. The alarm is activated by: 2-24 Instruments and controls c opening a door without using the key or keyfob (even if the door is unlocked by using the inside lock knob or the power door lock switch). How to stop an activated alarm The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver(cid:146)s door with the key or by pressing the button on the keyfob. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (if so equipped) The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of a registered key. If the engine fails to start using a registered key (for example, when interference is caused by another registered key, an automated toll road device or automatic payment device on the key ring), restart the engine using the following pro- cedures: 1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately 10 sec- onds. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2. 4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference) separate from the registered key. If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec- ommends placing the registered key on a sepa- rate key ring to avoid interference from other devices. Statement related to Section 15 of FCC Rules for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys- tem (CONT ASSY (cid:151) IMMOBILIZER, ANT ASSY (cid:151) IMMOBILIZER) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions; (1) This device may not cause harmful in- terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesired opera- tion of the device. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EX- PRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RE- SPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER(cid:146)S AUTHORITY TO OPER- ATE THE EQUIPMENT. Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH LIC0474 WIC0854 Security indicator light The security indicator light blinks whenever the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This function indicates the NISSAN Ve- hicle Immobilizer System is operational. If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal- functioning, the light will remain on while the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. If the light still remains on and/or the en- gine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ser- vice as soon as possible. Please bring all registered keys that you have when visiting your NISSAN dealer for service. SWITCH OPERATION The windshield wiper and washer operates when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the following speed: s1 Intermittent (INT) (cid:151) intermittent operation can be adjusted by turning the knob toward sA (Slower) or sB (Faster). s2 Low (LO) (cid:151) continuous low speed operation s3 High (HI) (cid:151) continuous high speed opera- tion Push the lever up s4 to have one sweep opera- tion (MIST) of the wiper. Pull the lever toward you s5 to operate the washer. The wiper will also operate several times. WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer solu- tion may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident. Warm the windshield with the defroster before you wash the windshield. CAUTION c Do not operate the washer continu- ously for more than 30 seconds. c Do not operate the washer if the reser- voir tank is empty. c Do not fill the window washer reservoir tank with washer fluid concentrates at full strength. Some methyl alcohol based washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if spilled while filling the window washer reser- voir tank. Instruments and controls 2-25 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH (if so equipped) c Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with water to the manufacturer(cid:146)s recom- mended levels before pouring the fluid into the window washer reservoir tank. Do not use the window washer reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid concen- trate and water. LIC0783 LIC1419 Type A To defrost the rear window glass and outside mirrors (if so equipped), start the engine and push the rear window defroster switch on. The rear window defroster light on the switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off. indicator The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes. Type B CAUTION When cleaning the inner side of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or dam- age the rear window defroster. 2-26 Instruments and controls Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WIC1424 WIC1452 WIC1426 Type A HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH Lighting s1 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come on. s2 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the headlights come on and all the other lights remain on. Type B CAUTION Use the headlights with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. Type C Instruments and controls 2-27 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X WIC1453 Autolight system (if so equipped) The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically. The autolight system can: c Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights au- tomatically when it is dark. c Turn off all the lights when it is light. c Keep all the lights on for 45 seconds after you turn the key to OFF and all doors are closed. 2-28 Instruments and controls To turn on the autolight system: 1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO posi- tion s1 . 2. Turn the ignition switch to ON. 3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off. Initially, if the ignition switch is turned OFF and a door is opened and left open, the headlights remain ON for 5 minutes. If another door is opened during the 5 minutes, then the 5 minute timer is reset. To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to the OFF, position. , or LIC0835 Be sure you do not put anything on top of the autolight sensor s1 located in the top side of the instrument panel. The autolight sensor controls the autolight; if it is cov- ered, the autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark out and the headlights will illuminate. If this occurs while parked with the engine off and the switch in the ON position, your vehicle(cid:146)s battery could become discharged. Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. 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 yourself and others. After the headlights automatically turn off with the position, headlight switch in the the headlights will illuminate again for 5 minutes if the headlight switch is moved to the OFF position and then turned to the position. or or CAUTION Even though the battery saver feature au- tomatically turns off the headlights after a period of time, you should turn the head- light switch to the OFF position when the engine is not running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM (Canada only) The headlights automatically illuminate at a re- duced intensity when the engine is started with the parking brake released. The daytime running lights operate with the headlight switch in the OFF position or in the position. Turn the headlight switch to the position for full illumination when driving at night. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illumi- nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when the parking brake is released. The daytime run- WIC1427 Headlight beam select s1 To select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the light illuminates. s2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam. s3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the headlight high beams on and off. Battery saver system If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position while the headlight switch is in the or 5 minutes. position, the headlights will turn off after Instruments and controls 2-29 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X WIC0917 WIC1428 INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL The instrument brightness control operates when control the in the or AUTO position (if so equipped) (with autolights activated). Turn the control sA to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights when driving at night. headlight switch is TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Turn signal s1 Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is com- pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically. Lane change signal s2 To signal 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. position. LIC0393 FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped) To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch position, then turn the fog light to the switch to the To turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch in the AUTO position (if so equipped), the head- lights must be on, then turn the fog light switch to the To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light switch to the OFF position. The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog lights automatically turn off when the high beam headlights are selected. position. 2-30 Instruments and controls Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH HORN The flashers will operate with the ignition switch placed in any position. Some state laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving. LIC0394 Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- tions. All turn signal lights flash. WARNING c If stopping for an emergency, be sure to move the vehicle well off the road. c Do not use the hazard warning flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that your vehicle might become a hazard to other traffic. c Turn signals do not work when the haz- ard warning flasher lights are on. WIC1449 To sound the horn, push the area between the horn icons on the steering wheel. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. Tam- pering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Instruments and controls 2-31 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X CARGO LAMP SWITCH HEATED SEAT (if so equipped) LIC0616 To turn on the cargo lamp, push the switch down to the ON position. CAUTION Be sure to turn the light switch to the OFF position when you leave the vehicle for extended periods of time, otherwise the battery will go dead. 2-32 Instruments and controls LIC1041 The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters (if so equipped). 1. Start the engine. 2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate. The heater is controlled by a thermostat, automatically turning the heater on and off. The indicator light will remain on as long as the switch is on. 3. When the seat is warmed or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off. CAUTION c Do not use the seat heater for extended periods or when no one is using the seat. c Do not put anything on the seat which insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush- ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may become overheated. c Do not place anything hard or heavy on the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar object. This may result in damage to the heater. c Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should be removed immediately with a dry cloth. c When cleaning the seat, never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi- lar materials. c If any abnormalities are found or the heated seat does not operate, turn the switch off and have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer. c The battery could run down if the seat heater is operated while the engine is not running. Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH (if so equipped) HILL DESCENT CONTROL SWITCH (if so equipped) WIC0534 The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv- ing conditions. If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off. To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF switch. The Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the engine to turn on the system. See (cid:147)Vehicle Dy- namic Control (VDC) system(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section. indicator will come on. LIC0743 WARNING c Never rely solely on the hill descent control system to control vehicle speed when driving on steep downhill grades. Always drive carefully when using the hill descent control system and decel- erate the vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal if necessary. Be espe- cially careful when driving on frozen, muddy or extremely steep downhill roads. Failure to control vehicle speed may result in a loss of control of the vehicle and possible serious injury or death. c The hill descent control may not control the vehicle speed on a hill under all load or road conditions. Always be prepared to depress the brake pedal to control vehicle speed. Failure to do so may re- sult in a collision or serious personal injury. CAUTION When the hill descent control system op- erates continuously for a long time, the temperature of the brake pads may in- crease and the hill descent control system may be temporarily disabled (the indicator light will blink). If the indicator light does not come on continuously after blinking, stop using the system. The hill descent control system is designed to reduce driver workload when going down steep hills. The hill descent control system helps to control vehicle speed so the driver can concen- trate on steering the vehicle. To activate the hill descent control system: c the shift selector must be in forward or re- verse gear, c the 4WD switch must be in the 4L position and the vehicle speed must be under 15 mph (25 km/h) or Instruments and controls 2-33 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X ELECTRONIC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL (E-Lock) SYSTEM SWITCH (if so equipped) LIC0729 The Electronic Locking Rear Differential (E-Lock) system can help provide added traction if the vehicle is stuck or becoming stuck. To activate the E-Lock system: c the 4WD switch must be in the 4LO position (4-wheel drive vehicles), c the vehicle must be stopped or moving at 4 mph (7 km/h) or less, and c the E-Lock system switch must be turned ON. When the E-Lock switch is turned ON, the indi- cator light will flash until the system engages. However, if all operation conditions listed above are not met or the system becomes disengaged, the indicator light will continue to flash. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) system is disabled and the ABS light illuminates when the E-Lock system is ON. Also, the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is disabled and the VDC light illuminates when the E-Lock system is ON. See (cid:147)Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and Driving(cid:148) section for further explanation and system limitations. WARNING c Never leave the E-Lock system ON when driving on paved or hard-surfaced roads. Turning the vehicle may result in the rear wheels slipping and result in an accident and personal injury. After us- ing the E-Lock system to free the ve- hicle, turn the system OFF. c the 4WD switch must be in the 4H position and the vehicle speed must be under 21 mph (35 km/h), and c the hill descent control system switch must be ON. The hill descent control system on indicator light will come on when the system is activated. Also, the stop/tail lights illuminate while the hill descent control system applies the brakes to control ve- hicle speed. If the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed while the hill descent control system is on, the system will stop operating temporarily. As soon as the accelerator or brake pedal is released, the hill descent control system begins to function again if the hill descent control operating condi- tions are fulfilled. The hill descent control system on indicator light blinks if the switch is on and all conditions for system activation are not met or if the system becomes disengaged for any reason. To turn off the hill descent control system, push the switch to the OFF position. For additional information, see (cid:147)Hill descent con- trol system on indicator light(cid:148) earlier in this sec- tion and (cid:147)Hill descent control system(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section of this manual. 2-34 Instruments and controls Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X c Use the E-Lock system only when free- ing a stuck vehicle. Try the 4LO position before using the E-Lock system. Never use the E-Lock system on a slippery road surface such as snow or ice sur- face. Using the E-Lock system when driving in these road conditions may cause unexpected movement of the ve- hicle during engine braking, accelerat- ing or turning, which may result in an accident and serious personal injury. CAUTION c After using the E-Lock system, turn the switch OFF to prevent possible damage to driveline components from extended use. c Do not drive over 12 MPH (20 km/h) when the system is engaged. Doing so could result in possible damage to the driveline. c Do not turn on the E-lock system while the tires are spinning. Doing so could damage drivetrain components. CLUTCH INTERLOCK (clutch start) SWITCH (if so equipped) WIC0817 WARNING Pay special attention to your surround- ings when using the clutch interlock switch. The vehicle will move forward or backward according to the gear selected. The clutch interlock (clutch start) switch allows for starting the engine without depressing the clutch pedal. This feature helps you restart the engine if it stops under difficult conditions. (For example, the engine stops on a steep hill and a slight movement forward or backward might be dangerous.) To use the clutch interlock switch: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Depress the brake pedal with your right foot. 3. Place the shift selector in the 1 position to move forward, or R to move backward. 4. Place your left foot on the brake pedal and release the parking brake. 5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 6. Press and release the clutch interlock switch. The CANCEL light on the switch will illuminate. 7. Turn the ignition to the START position to start the engine and, at the same time, de- press the accelerator pedal with your right foot. As the vehicle begins to move, take your left foot off the brake. Once the engine has started, the clutch interlock switch CANCEL light shuts off. Do not use the interlock switch to start the engine under normal driving conditions. Instruments and controls 2-35 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X POWER OUTLET LIC1430 LIC0761 Front row The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. The bottom power outlet located on instrument panel is powered directly by the vehicle(cid:146)s battery. The top power outlet (if so equipped) located on the instrument panel and the power outlet lo- cated inside the center console are powered only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Open the cap to use a power outlet. Center console CAUTION c The outlet and plug may be hot during or immediately after use. c Only certain power outlets are designed for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do not use any other power outlet for an accessory lighter. See your NISSAN dealer for additional information. c Do not use with accessories that ex- ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory. 2-36 Instruments and controls c Use power outlets with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. c Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights or rear window defroster is on. c Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory 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 temperature fuse may open. c When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water to contact the outlet. Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X STORAGE Top center tray STORAGE TRAYS WARNING WIC1429 LIC0818 WIC1431 AT model MT model (if so equipped) Do not place sharp objects in the trays to help prevent injury in an accident or sud- den stop. Instruments and controls 2-37 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X MT model (if so equipped) WIC1432 2-38 Instruments and controls 2nd row under-seat storage bin (King cab model) 2nd row under-seat storage bin (Crew cab model) LIC0821 LIC0820 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X c 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 (cid:147)Jump seat(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system(cid:148) section earlier in this manual. For Crew cab model, lift up the rear bench seat. Refer to (cid:147)Folding the rear bench seat(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental re- straint system(cid:148) section earlier in this manual. UNDER-SEAT STORAGE BINS 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 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(cid:146)s side: 16 lb (7.25 kg) Passenger(cid:146)s side: 25 lb (11.33 kg) c 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. LIC0822 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 s2 . 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. Insert the knobs and turn them to the LOCK position s1 . 2. Instruments and controls 2-39 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X LIC0766 LIC0768 WIC0673 CONSOLE BOX Pull up on the lever s1 to open the console box lid s2 . 2-40 Instruments and controls SUNGLASSES HOLDER (if so equipped) To open the sunglasses holder, push and release. WARNING c Keep the sunglasses holder closed while driving to prevent an accident. GLOVE BOX To open the top portion of the glove box, push the latch sA up and raise the lid. To open the lower portion of the glove box, pull the handle sB down and lower the lid. Use the master key to lock or unlock the glove box. The valet key cannot be used to lock or unlock the glove box. WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop. Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X CAUTION c Do not use for anything other than sunglasses. c Do not leave sunglasses in the sun- glasses holder while parking in direct sunlight. The heat may damage the sunglasses. MAP POCKETS WIC0824 King cab model LIC0826 Instruments and controls 2-41 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X Crew cab model LIC0825 LIC0575 SEAT POCKETS (if so equipped) A pocket is located on the back of the driver(cid:146)s seat. WIC0827 Front 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. 2-42 Instruments and controls Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X CAUTION c 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. c Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects can injure you in an accident. 2nd row (rear of front console) Bottle holder (front row) WIC0771 LIC0784 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 c 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. c Do not use bottle holder for open liquid containers. Instruments and controls 2-43 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X Bottle holder (2nd row, Crew cab) WIC0828 2-44 Instruments and controls ROOF RACK (if so equipped) WIC0857 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X WARNING c 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. c Heavy loading of the roof rack has the potential to affect the vehicle stability and handling during sudden or abnor- mal handling maneuvers. c Roof rack load should be evenly distributed. c Do not exceed maximum roof rack load weight capacity. 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. 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. To remove: 1. Loosen the adjusting screws with the Torxdriver s1 by turning counterclockwise sA . 2. Rotate the clamps sC . 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 D on the side rails. 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(cid:146)s side door jamb pillar). For more information regarding GVWR and GAWR, refer to (cid:147)Vehicle loading information(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Technical and consumer information(cid:148) 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 s1 by turning counterclockwise sA . 2. When the clamp is loosened, move the crossbar so the cargo can be positioned on the crossbar sB . 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. Instruments and controls 2-45 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X WINDOWS POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped) WARNING c 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. c 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(cid:146)s or passenger(cid:146)s door is opened during this period of about 45 seconds, power to the windows is canceled. 2-46 Instruments and controls Driver(cid:146)s side power window switch The driver(cid:146)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. LIC1329 1. Window lock button 2. 3. 4. Power door lock switch Front passenger side window switch Right rear passenger window switch (Crew Cab models only) Left rear passenger window switch (Crew Cab models only) Driver(cid:146)s side automatic switch 5. 6. Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X LIC0786 LIC0787 LIC0410 Front passenger(cid:146)s power window switch The passenger(cid:146)s window switch operates only the corresponding passenger(cid:146)s window. To open the window, push the switch and hold it down s1 . To close the window, pull the switch up s2 . Rear power window switch (Crew Cab models only) The rear power window switches open or close only the corresponding passenger window. To open the window, push the switch and hold it down s1 . To close the window, push the switch up s2 . Locking passengers(cid:146) windows When the window lock button is depressed, only the driver(cid:146)s side window can be opened or closed. Push it again to cancel the window lock function. Automatic operation To fully open a window equipped with automatic operation, press the window switch down to the second detent and release it; it need not be held. The window automatically opens all the way. To stop the window, lift the switch up while the window is opening. Instruments and controls 2-47 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X MOONROOF (if so equipped) WIC0263 MANUAL WINDOWS (if so equipped) The side windows can be opened or closed by turning the hand crank on each door. WIC0856 WIC0882 REAR SLIDING WINDOW (if so equipped) Squeeze the handles of the lever s1 , then slide the window open s2 . Sliding the moonroof To fully open the moonroof, push the switch to- ward DOWN/OPEN s1 . To fully close the moonroof, push the switch toward UP/CLOSE s2 . To open or close the moonroof part way, push the switch in any direction while the moonroof is sliding to stop it in the desired position. 2-48 Instruments and controls Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X Tilting the moonroof Close the moonroof by pushing the switch to- ward UP/CLOSE s2 . Release the switch, then push the UP/CLOSE switch again to tilt the moonroof up. To tilt the moonroof down, push the switch to- ward DOWN/OPEN s1 . Restarting the moonroof sliding switch The sliding switch will become inoperable after the battery terminal is disconnected, the electri- cal supply interrupted and/or some abnormality detected. Use the following reset procedure to return moonroof operation to normal. 1. If the moonroof lid is open, push the tilting switch repeatedly toward the DOWN/ OPEN s1 position to fully close the lid. 2. Push and hold the tilting switch for more than 2 seconds toward the DOWN/OPEN s1 position to reestablish the lid(cid:146)s home position. The moonroof should now operate normally. Auto-reverse function (when closing or tilting down the moonroof) The auto-reverse function can be activated when the moonroof is closed or tilted down by auto- matic operation when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position or for about 45 sec- onds after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. Depending on the environment or driving conditions, the auto-reverse function may be activated if an impact or load similar to something being caught in the moonroof occurs. WARNING There are some small distances immedi- ately before the closed position which cannot be detected. Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before closing the moonroof. When closing: If the control unit detects something caught in the moonroof as it moves to the front, the moonroof will immediately open backward. When tilting down: If the control unit detects something caught in the moonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will im- mediately tilt up. If the auto-reverse function malfunctions and re- peats opening or tilting up the moonroof, keep pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds after it happens; the moonroof will fully close gradually. Make sure nothing is caught in the moonroof. WARNING c In an accident you could be thrown from the vehicle through an open moonroof. Always use seat belts and child restraints. c Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their body out of the moonroof opening while the vehicle is in motion or while the moonroof is closing. CAUTION c Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand from the moonroof before opening. c Do not place heavy objects on the moonroof or surrounding area. Sunshade Open and close the sunshade by sliding it for- ward or backward. If the moonroof does not close Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair the moonroof. Instruments and controls 2-49 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X INTERIOR LIGHTS LIC0789 LIC0792 LIC0630 Type A The interior lights have a three-position switch and operate regardless of ignition switch posi- tion. When the switch is in the ON position s1 , the interior lights illuminate, regardless of door posi- tion. The lights will go off after about 30 minutes unless the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Type B When the switch is in the O position s2 , the interior lights will stay on for about 30 seconds when: c The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key or the power door lock switch while all doors are closed and the ignition switch is in the OFF position. c The driver(cid:146)s door is opened and then closed while the key is removed from the ignition switch. c The key is removed from the ignition switch while all doors are closed. Type C The lights will turn off while the 30 second timer is activated when: c The driver(cid:146)s door is locked by the keyfob, a key, or the power door lock switch. c The ignition switch is turned ON. The lights will turn off automatically after 30 min- utes while doors are open to prevent the battery from becoming discharged. When the switch is in the OFF position s3 , the interior lights do not illuminate, regardless of door position. 2-50 Instruments and controls Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X MAP LIGHTS (if so equipped) CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery. LIC0791 To turn the map lights on, press the switches. To turn them off, press the switches again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery. HOMELINKT UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped) The HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into one built-in device. HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver: c Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF) devices such as garage doors, gates, home and office lighting, entry door locks and se- curity systems. c Is powered by your vehicle(cid:146)s battery. No separate batteries are required. If the vehi- cle(cid:146)s battery is discharged or is discon- nected, HomeLinkT will retain all program- ming. Once the HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver is programmed, retain the original trans- mitter for future programming procedures (Example: new vehicle purchases). Upon sale of the programmed HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver buttons should be erased for security purposes. For additional information, refer to (cid:147)Program- ming HomeLinkT(cid:148) later in this section. the vehicle, Instruments and controls 2-51 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X WARNING c Do not use the HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and re- verse features as required by federal safety standards. (These standards be- came effective for opener models manufactured after April 1, 1982). A ga- rage door opener which cannot detect an object in the path of a closing garage door and then automatically stop and reverse, does not meet current federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these features in- creases the risk of serious injury or death. c 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. c Your vehicle(cid:146)s engine should be turned off while programming the HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver. 2-52 Instruments and controls WIC0986 PROGRAMMING HOMELINKT 1. To begin, press and hold the two outer HomeLinkT buttons (to clear the memory) until the indicator light s1 blinks (after 20 seconds). Release both buttons. 2. Position the end of the hand-held transmitter 1 - 3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the HomeLinkT surface. WIC0987 3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLinkT button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter but- ton. DO NOT release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. 4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLinkT flashes, changing from a (cid:147)slow blink(cid:148) to a (cid:147)rapidly flashing blink(cid:148). This could take up to 90 seconds. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. The rapidly flash- ing light indicates successful programming. To activate the garage door or other pro- Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X 5. grammed device, press and hold the pro- grammed HomeLinkT button (cid:151) releasing when the device begins to activate. If the indicator light on the HomeLinkT blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns solid, HomeLinkT has picked up a (cid:147)rolling code(cid:148) garage door opener signal. You will need to proceed with the next steps to train the HomeLinkT to complete the programming which may require a ladder and another per- son for convenience. 6. Press and release the (cid:147)smart(cid:148) or (cid:147)learn(cid:148) pro- gram button located on the garage door opener(cid:146)s motor to activate the (cid:147)training mode(cid:148). This button is usually located near the antenna wire that hangs down from the motor. If the wire originates from under a light lens, you will need to remove the lens to access the program button. NOTE: Once you have pressed and released the program button on the garage door open- er(cid:146)s motor and the (cid:147)training light(cid:148) is lit, you have 30 seconds in which to perform step 7. Use the help of a second person for conve- nience to assist when performing this step. 7. Within 30 seconds of pressing and releas- ing the garage door opener(cid:146)s program but- ton, quickly and firmly press and release the HomeLinkT button you(cid:146)ve just programmed. Press and release the HomeLinkT button up to 3 times to complete the training. 8. Your HomeLinkT button should now be pro- grammed. (To program the remaining HomeLinkT buttons for additional door or gate openers, follow steps 2-4 only.) all previously NOTE: Do not repeat step 1 unless you want to (cid:147)clear(cid:148) programmed HomeLinkT buttons. If you have any questions or are having difficulty programming your HomeLinkT buttons, refer to the HomeLinkT web site at: www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515. PROGRAMMING HOMELINKT FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required hand- held transmitters to stop transmitting after 2 sec- onds. To program your hand-held transmitter to HomeLinkT, continue to press and hold the HomeLinkT button (see steps 2 - 4 under (cid:147)Pro- gramming HomeLinkT(cid:148)) while you press and re- press ((cid:147)cycle(cid:148)) your hand-held transmitters every 2 seconds until the indicator light flashes rapidly (indicating successful programming). NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, etc., it is advised to unplug the device dur- ing the (cid:147)cycling(cid:148) process to prevent pos- sible damage to the garage door opener components. OPERATING THE HOMELINKT UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER The HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver (once pro- grammed) may now be used to activate the ga- rage door, etc. To operate, simply press the ap- propriate programmed HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver button. The red indicator light will illuminate while the signal is being transmitted. PROGRAMMING TROUBLE- DIAGNOSIS If the HomeLinkT does not quickly learn the hand- held transmitter information: c replace the hand-held transmitter batteries with new batteries. c position the hand-held transmitter with its from the facing away battery HomeLinkT surface. area c press and hold both the HomeLinkT and hand-held transmitter buttons without inter- ruption. Instruments and controls 2-53 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X c position the hand-held transmitter 1 - 3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the HomeLinkT surface. Hold the transmitter in that position for up to 15 seconds. If HomeLinkT is not programmed within that time, try holding the transmitter in another position (cid:150) keeping the indicator light in view at all times. If you continue to have programming difficulties, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department. The phone numbers are located in the Foreword of this manual. CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED INFORMATION Individual buttons cannot be cleared. However, to clear all programming, press and hold the two outside buttons and release when the indicator light begins to flash (approximately 20 seconds). REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE HOMELINKT BUTTON To reprogram a HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver button, complete the following. 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLinkT but- ton. Do not release the button until step 4 has been completed. 2-54 Instruments and controls 2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds), position the hand-held transmitter 1 - 3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the HomeLinkT surface. 3. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter button. 4. The HomeLinkT indicator light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly, release both buttons. The HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver button has now been reprogrammed. The new device can be activated by pushing the HomeLinkT button that was just programmed. This procedure will not affect any other programmed HomeLinkT buttons. IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN If your vehicle is stolen, you should change the codes of any non-rolling code device that has been programmed into HomeLinkT. Consult the Owner(cid:146)s Manual of each device or call the manu- facturer or dealer of those devices for additional information. When your vehicle is recovered, you will need to reprogram the HomeLinkT Univer- sal Transceiver with your new transmitter information. FCC Notice: This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Opera- tion is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in- terference and (2) This device must accept any interference that may be received, in- cluding interference that may cause undes- ired operation. This transmitter has been tested and com- plies with FCC and DOC/MDC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user(cid:146)s authority to op- erate the equipment. DOC: ISTC 1763K1313 FCC I.D. CV2V67690 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X 3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Locking with key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Locking with inside lock knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Locking with power door lock switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Rear doors (King Cab models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Child safety rear door lock (Crew Cab models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . 3-6 How to use remote keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10 Fuel-filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Fuel-filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Tilt operation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13 Rearview mirror (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Truck box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15 Tailgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Tie down hooks (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X Vehicle Immobilizer System keys that you have to your NISSAN dealer for registration. This is be- cause the registration process will erase the memory of all key codes previously registered into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System. After the registration process, these components will only recognize keys coded into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System during registration. Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time of registration will no longer be able to start your vehicle. Do not allow the immobilizer system key, which contains an electrical transponder, to come into contact with salt water. This could affect system function. KEYS does not record key numbers so it is very impor- tant 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, your NISSAN dealer can duplicate it. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM KEYS (if so equipped) You can only drive your vehicle using the master or valet keys which are registered to the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in the key head. The master key can be used for all the locks. The valet key cannot be used for the glove box lock. To protect belongings when you leave a key with someone, give them the valet key only. Never leave these keys in the vehicle. Additional or replacement keys: If you still have a key, the key number is not necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can dupli- cate your existing key. As many as five NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys can be used with one vehicle. You should bring all NISSAN WPD0128 1. Two master keys (black) with transponder chip (if so equipped) and chrome NISSAN brand symbol on one side. 2. Valet key (black) with transponder chip (if so equipped) 3. Key number plate 4. Transponder chip (if so equipped) A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep the plate in a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the ve- hicle. If you lose your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by using the key number. NISSAN 3-2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Z REVIEW COPY—2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X DOORS 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 open- ing the doors, and will help keep out intruders.

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