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Nissan 1997 Pickup User Manual

Nissan 1997 Pickup
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Foreword
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle has been delivered to you with confidence. 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. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information and Maintenance Log Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle and vehicle
maintenance schedules.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, he will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to him.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these five important driving rules to help ensure a safe
and complete trip for you and your passengers
NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too
fast for conditions.
ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint
systems.
ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of
vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.
ALWAYS review this owner’s manual for important safety
information.
NOTES ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN
THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
This owner’s manual contains descriptions and operating in-
structions for all systems, features and optional equipment that
might appear in any model of this vehicle built for any destina-
tion in North America, including the continental United States,
Canada and Hawaii. Therefore, you may very well find informa-
tion in this manual that does not apply to your vehicle.
For descriptions specified for 4-wheel drive models, a
mark
is placed at the beginning of the applicable sections/items.
As with other vehicles with features for off-road use, failure to
operate 4-wheel drive models correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to read ‘‘Driving your 4-wheel
drive safely’’ in the ‘‘Starting and driving’’ section of this
manual.
The inside pages of this manual contain
a minimum of 50% recycled fibers,
including 10% post-consumer fibers.
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Nissan 1997 Pickup Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNissan
Model1997 Pickup
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Foreword

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Five important driving rules to help ensure a safe and complete trip for you and your passengers.

NOTES ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL

Manual contains descriptions and operating instructions for all systems, features, and optional equipment.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING

Welcome To The World Of NISSAN

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Instruments and controls

Meters and gauges

Details on various gauges and indicators in the instrument cluster.

Warning/indicator lights and chimes

Details various warning lights, indicator lights, and chimes for vehicle systems.

Power windows (if so equipped)

Operation of power windows and passenger window lock.

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Brake warning light

Functions for parking brake and foot brake systems.

Low brake fluid warning

Warns of low brake fluid level; advises checking and potential dealer service.

Seat belt warning light and chime

Reminds occupants to fasten seat belts; chime and light activate if driver's belt is unsecured.

Supplemental air bag warning light

Indicates operational status of the supplemental air bag system.

Engine oil pressure warning light

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Lighting

Controls for parking lights, headlights, and high/low beams.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM (Canada only)

Automatic headlight operation for enhanced visibility.

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped)

SUNROOF (if so equipped)

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Door locks

How to lock and unlock doors using the key.

Power door lock (if so equipped)

Operation of the power door lock system.

Supplemental restraint system (supplemental air bag system)

Important information concerning the driver's supplemental air bag.

HOOD RELEASE

TAILGATE LATCH

FRONT SEPARATE SEATS

Seat adjustment

How to adjust seat position, recline, and lumbar support.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

BENCH SEAT

Seat adjustment

How to adjust bench seat position.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (supplemental air bag system)

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEM

SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

Guidance on proper seat belt use and adjustment for safety.

CHILD SAFETY

3-POINT TYPE WITH RETRACTOR

Fastening the belt

Steps for fastening the seat belt and using its locking mode.

INSTALLATION ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (3-point type with retractor)

TOP STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT

TILTING STEERING WHEEL (if so equipped)

OUTSIDE MIRRORS

Heater, air conditioner and audio system

Ventilators

How to open, close, and adjust air flow direction of ventilators.

Heater and air conditioner

Controls for heating and air conditioning systems.

Audio system

Overview of the audio system controls.

HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER

CONTROLS

Details on fan control, air control, temperature control, and air intake levers.

AIR FLOW CHARTS

AUDIO SYSTEM

AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER (30 W)

RADIO OPERATION

Turning on/off, adjusting volume, and selecting bands.

Tuning

Manual and seek tuning procedures.

CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION

Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving

General safety guidelines before and during vehicle operation.

Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)

Hazards of exhaust fumes and precautions.

On-pavement and off-road driving precautions

Precautions for utility vehicles with higher ground clearance and center of gravity.

Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving

Consequences and warnings about driving under the influence.

IGNITION SWITCH

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Key positions

Explanation of the different ignition key positions (LOCK, OFF, ACC, START).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

DRIVING WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)

Shifting with automatic transmission

How to shift through transmission positions (P, R, N, D, 2, 1).

DRIVING WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Shifting with manual transmission

How to shift gears using the clutch and gearshift lever.

STARTING THE ENGINE

PARKING BRAKE OPERATION

CRUISE CONTROL

Precautions

Important precautions and warnings for using cruise control.

BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

TRANSFER CASE SHIFTING PROCEDURES FOR 4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES

AUTO-LOCK FREE-RUNNING HUBS

CAUTION

Cautions regarding auto-locking hub noise and operation.

MANUAL-LOCK FREE-RUNNING HUBS

CAUTION

Cautions regarding driving in 4WD and hub positioning.

DRIVING YOUR 4-WHEEL DRIVE SAFELY

WARNING

Safety precautions for driving off-road and on slopes.

TIRES OF 4-WHEEL DRIVE

Guidelines for using tires, including type, brand, and construction.

PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS

POWER STEERING SYSTEM

WARNING

Critical safety procedures for parking to prevent vehicle movement.

BRAKE SYSTEM

Using the brakes

Proper braking techniques and warnings against resting foot on pedal.

REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (R-ABS)

Normal operation and self-test feature of the R-ABS system.

COLD WEATHER DRIVING

Tire equipment

Recommendations for summer, mud/snow, studded, and snow tires.

Driving on snow or ice

Precautions and techniques for driving on slippery roads.

In case of emergency

Flat tire

Instructions for changing a flat tire.

Jump starting

Procedure for jump starting a vehicle with a booster battery.

If your vehicle overheats

Steps to take if the vehicle overheats, including engine and coolant checks.

JACKING UP THE VEHICLE AND REMOVING THE WHEEL

WARNING

Critical safety warnings when jacking up the vehicle.

INSTALLING WHEEL

JUMP STARTING

WARNING

Critical warnings about battery hazards and jump starting procedures.

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

TOW TRUCK TOWING

Appearance and interior care

Cleaning exterior and interior

How to wash and clean the vehicle's exterior and interior.

CORROSION PROTECTION

Moisture

Factors contributing to corrosion due to moisture.

Relative humidity

How relative humidity accelerates corrosion.

Do-it-yourself operations

Maintenance precautions

General safety precautions before performing maintenance.

Engine cooling system

Information on the engine cooling system.

Engine oil

Information on engine oil.

Jump starting

Procedure for jump starting the engine.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL

How to check the engine coolant level in the reservoir and radiator.

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT

WARNING

Warnings about changing coolant when the engine is hot.

ENGINE OIL

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Procedure for checking the engine oil level.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF)

POWER STEERING FLUID

WINDOW WASHER FLUID

BATTERY

WARNING

Critical warnings about battery hazards and safety precautions.

DRIVE BELTS

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

CAUTION

Caution regarding the correct socket for spark plug removal.

AIR CLEANER HOUSING FILTER

WARNING

Warning about operating the engine without the air cleaner.

WIPER BLADES

REPLACEMENT

Steps to replace wiper blades.

BRAKE PEDAL

Self-adjusting brakes

Brake pad wear indicators

How to identify worn brake pads by sound.

BRAKE BOOSTER

CLUTCH PEDAL

FUSES

HEADLIGHTS

Removing and replacing

Steps to remove and replace headlight units.

BULB REPLACEMENT

WHEELS AND TIRES

Tire inflation pressure

How to check and adjust tire pressure.

Types of tires

Information on all-season and summer tires.

Snow tires

Tire wear and damage

Changing tires and wheels

4-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS

Tire and wheel specifications for 4WD models.

Spare tire

WARNING

Warnings about using the temporary spare tire.

CLUTCH HOUSING

Checking water entry

How to check for water entry in the clutch housing.

Maintenance schedule

General maintenance

Items to check during normal day-to-day vehicle operation.

Periodic maintenance

Maintenance items requiring regular service intervals.

Schedule 1

Maintenance schedule for frequent severe driving conditions.

Schedule 2

Maintenance schedule for normal driving conditions.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

Maintenance items to check periodically on the vehicle's exterior.

INSIDE THE VEHICLE

Warning lights and chimes

Ensure warning lights and chimes operate properly.

Seats

Check seat position controls and latches.

Seat belts

Check seat belt system components for proper operation and security.

UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE

Windshield washer fluid*

Check if adequate fluid is present in the tank.

Engine coolant level*

Check engine coolant level when the engine is cold.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1

Maintenance schedule for frequent severe driving conditions.

SCHEDULE 2

Maintenance schedule for normal driving conditions.

Schedule 1

Schedule 2

EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Drive belts*

How to check and replace drive belts.

Engine coolant*

Procedure for flushing and refilling the cooling system.

Brake lines and cables

How to check brake lines and cables.

Technical and consumer information

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants

Approximate capacities and recommended specifications for fluids.

Fuel recommendation

Recommended octane rating and types of unleaded gasoline.

Engine oil and oil filter recommendation

Recommended engine oil and filter types.

CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/ LUBRICANTS

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

Gasoline containing oxygenates

Precautions for using gasoline with oxygenates.

Octane rating tips

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION

Selecting the correct oil

Guidance on selecting the correct engine oil.

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS

ENGINE

WHEEL/TIRE SIZE

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) PLATE

FMVSS CERTIFICATION LABEL

VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

Terms

Definitions of terms related to vehicle weight and load capacity.

Loading Tips

Tips for proper loading to ensure safety and vehicle performance.

SECURING THE LOAD

WARNING

Warnings about securing cargo and overloading.

Location for center of gravity

TRAILER TOWING

Measurement of weights

How to weigh the vehicle and determine axle loads.

Maximum load limits

Maximum trailer loads

Maximum trailer weight and tongue load limits.

TOWING LOAD/ SPECIFICATION CHART

Trailer hitch

Pre-towing tips

Tips for safe towing practices.

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

Treadwear

Explanation of treadwear grade as a comparative rating.

Traction A, B and C

Tire traction grades and their meaning.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

READINESS FOR INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

GAS STATION INFORMATION

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