User manual NISSAN FRONTIER-1997

[. . . ] Foreword The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50% recycled fibers, including 10% post-consumer fibers. Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. A separate Warranty Information and Maintenance Log Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle and vehicle maintenance schedules. [. . . ] (The speeds vary according to road conditions. ) When driving in the 2-wheel drive mode, the rear anti-lock brake system controls the rear wheels so they will not lock when braking abruptly or when braking on a slippery road. Thus, difficult steering and swerving of the vehicle due to locked rear wheels is minimized. The system detects the rear wheel rotation rate and electronically controls the pressure applied to each rear brake. Slight vibration on the brake pedal accompanied by noise usually occurs while the ABS system is operating. Such vibration and noise encountered during abrupt braking is not a problem, but indicates that the system is functioning. Even with the rear anti-lock brake system, your front wheels can still lock. If this happens, release the brake pedal slightly and then reapply pressure. Self-test feature The rear anti-lock brake system consists of an electronic sensor and two hydraulic so4-25 lenoids controlled by a computer. The computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that tests the system each time you start the engine and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward or reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may hear a ``clunk'' noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. If the computer senses any malfunction, it switches the rear anti-lock brake system off and turns on the ABS brake warning light in the dashboard. The brake system then operates normally, but without anti-lock assistance. If an abnormality occurs in the system, the rear anti-lock function will cease but the ordinary brakes will continue to operate normally. If the light comes on while you are driving, contact your NISSAN dealer for repair. The rear anti-lock brake system may only be effective when driving in the 2-wheel drive mode. When driving in the 4-wheel drive mode, the rear anti-lock brake system may not be effective in many cases because the front axle is connected with the rear axle through the transfer gear. If this happens, the rear anti-lock brake system may cease functioning but the ordinary brakes will continue to operate normally. The above condition is not a malfunction and the rear anti-lock brake system recovers when the engine is started again. The ABS brake warning light then goes off. some conditions, but remember that the stopping distance on slippery surfaces will be longer than on normal surfaces even with rear wheel ABS. Stopping distances may also be longer on rough, gravel, or snow covered roads, or if you are using tire chains. Ultimately, the responsibility for safety of self and others rests in the hands of the driver. When replacing tires, install the specified size of tires on all four wheels. When installing a spare tire, make sure it is the proper size and type as specified on the tire placard. [. . . ] 7-6 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 On-pavement and off-road driving precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Precautions when starting and driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 AM-FM radio with cassette player (100W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]