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. [. . . ] To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into the street when parked on an incline, it is a good practice to turn the wheels as illustrated. 1 ¼ HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: BRAKE SYSTEM The brake system has two separate hydraulic circuits. If one circuit develops a problem, you will still have braking at two wheels. Vacuum assisted brakes The brake booster aids braking by using engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However, greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be required to stop the vehicle and stopping distance will be longer. Wet brakes When the vehicle is washed or driven through water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your braking distance will be longer and the vehicle may pull to one side during braking. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to heat the brakes. Do this until the brakes return to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds until the brakes function correctly. The power assisted steering is designed to use a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. If the engine stops or drive belt breaks, you will still have control of the vehicle. However, much greater steering effort is needed, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds. WARNING If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the steering will not work. Steering will be much harder to operate. Turn the wheels into the curb and move the vehicle forward until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. 2 ¼ HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: Turn the wheels away from the curb and move the vehicle back until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. ¼ HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO 3 CURB: Turn the wheels toward the side of the road so the vehicle will move away from the center of the road if it moves. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and remove the key. 5-28 Starting and driving ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) Using the brakes Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the brake linings and pads faster, and reduce gas mileage. To help reduce brake wear, and to prevent the brakes from overheating, reduce speed and downshift to a lower gear before going down a slope or long grade. WARNING ¼ While driving on a slippery surface, be careful when braking, accelerating or downshifting. Abrupt braking actions or sudden acceleration could cause the wheels to skid and result in an accident. ¼ If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the brakes will not work. Braking will be harder. Normal Operation The anti-lock brake system does not operate at speeds below 3 to 6 MPH (5 to 10 km/h). [. . . ] 2-18 Theft warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Warning labels (for SRS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Warning/indicator lights and chimes. . . . . . . 2-7 Weights (See dimensions and weights) . . [. . . ]