User manual NISSAN FRONTIER-1999

[. . . ] IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. [. . . ] Your NISSAN is equipped with one of two 4WD systems, auto-lock free-running hubs or manual-lock free-running hubs. CAUTION ¼ Do not drive on dry hard surface roads in four-wheel drive. ¼ Failure to engage the transfer control lever in 2H, 4H, or 4L could result in the vehicle moving unexpectedly, which in turn could result in serious personal injury or property damage. Use when driving under Starting and driving 5-19 AUTO-LOCK FREE-RUNNING HUBS ¼ Accelerating quickly from a stop after shifting from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive may not allow engagement of the auto-locking freerunning hubs and may cause a clattering noise. In such a case, release the accelerator pedal to reduce the engine speed or stop the vehicle. ¼ If the auto-locking hubs make a clattering noise after shifting from fourwheel drive to two-wheel drive, stop and move the vehicle about 7 to 10 feet (2 to 3 m) in reverse. ¼ Under extremely cold conditions [below 5°F (-15°C)], the front axle shafts may rotate even with the transfer lever in the 2H position. To avoid this, drive first in four-wheel drive to warm up the vehicle and differential gear oil. ¼ In cold weather, it may be necessary to reduce speed or stop the vehicle in order to shift from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive. ¼ When shifting into or out of fourwheel drive while driving, do not stop shift lever movement midway. An incomplete shift may cause a clattering noise from the autolocking hubs. Shift to twowheel drive as described. SD0021 The auto-lock free-running hub is designed to allow for automatic four-wheel drive engagement when the shift lever is moved to the 4H or 4L position. If your vehicle is equipped with this system, follow these operational cautions: CAUTION ¼ The auto-locking hubs will make a clicking noise when engaging and disengaging. This is normal. 5-20 Starting and driving TO SHIFT TRANSFER CASE: From 2H to 4H SHIFT PROCEDURE FOR AUTO-LOCK FREE-RUNNING HUBS Move the transfer lever to 4H at speeds below 25 MPH (40 km/h). This can be done at any speed, and it is not necessary to depress the clutch pedal. NOTE: AUTO-LOCK hubs will not disengage until the vehicle is moved about 3 feet (1 m) in the opposite direction of travel: ¼ When driving forward, stop and move the vehicle 3 feet (1 m) in reverse. ¼ When backing up, stop and move 3 feet (1 m) forward, then move the vehicle about 3 feet (1 m) in reverse. Disengaging the AUTO LOCK hubs will allow for better fuel economy, quieter ride and less component wear. Depress the clutch pedal, or place the selector lever in the P (Park) position. Depress the clutch pedal, or place the selector lever in the P (Park) position. Depress the clutch pedal, or place the selector lever in the P (Park) position. NOTE: Follow the NOTE shown in shifting from 4H to 2H. From 4H to 2H From 4H to 4L or 4L to 4H From 2H to 4L From 4L to 2H Starting and driving 5-21 MANUAL-LOCK FREE-RUNNING HUBS The manual-lock free-running hubs are designed to allow you to engage or disengage the front drive shaft to the front wheels. Before driving, set the free-running hub to the desired position: ¼ two-wheel operation -- Turn the knob to the FREE position. Be certain to align the mark on the knob with the ¼ mark on the wheel hub. SD0022 CAUTION ¼ Never drive in four-wheel drive (4H or 4L) with the free-running hubs in the FREE position. [. . . ] 8-9 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 Passenger supplemental air bag ON/OFF switch and light Passenger supplemental air bag ON/OFF switch and light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 On-pavement and off-road driving precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 AM-FM radio with cassette player, compact disc player and sub-woofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]