oil level NISSAN FRONTIER 2016 D23 / 3.G User Guide

Fluid typeCapacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Manual transmission gear oil 5 M/T 3-1/8 qt 2-1/2 qt
2.9 L• Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi
75W-85 or equivalent
• If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ
Multi is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be
used as a temporary replacement. However, use Genuine
NISSAN Manual Transmission (MTF) HQ Multi as soon as it is
available.
6 M/T 4X2 4-1/4 qt 3-1/2 qt
4.0 L
6 M/T 4X4 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt 4.2 L
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions
in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. • Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
• If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine
NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using automatic trans-
mission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or
Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in drive-
ability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage
the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the
NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Transfer fluid 2-1/8 qt 1-3/4 qt2.0 L• Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recommended
• Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF will
cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and
may damage the transfer, which is not covered by the NISSAN
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Front final drive oil 1-3/4 pt 1-1/2 pt0.85 L• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5
80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-synthetic)
Rear final drive oil (except for 6 speed M/T or E-Lock ve-
hicles) 3-3/8 pt 2-7/8 pt
1.6 L • API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90
Rear final drive oil (for 6 speed M/T or E-Lock vehicles) 4-1/4 pt 3-1/2 pt 2.0 L• Genuine NISSAN differential oil synthetic 75W-140 or API
GL-5 synthetic gear oil
• Viscosity SAE 75W-140
• It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
Technical and consumer information9-3

●Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
● When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
● Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
in this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR 4–WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
● Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
● Never flat tow your 4-wheel drive (4WD)
vehicle.
● DO NOT tow your 4-wheel drive (4WD)
vehicle with any wheels on the ground.
Doing so may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the powertrain.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR REAR WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
●Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
● Never tow your rear wheel drive vehicle
with the front tires on the ground. Doing
so may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
● DO NOT tow your rear wheel drive ve-
hicle with all four wheels on the ground
(flat towing) . Doing so WILL DAMAGE
internal transmission parts due to lack
of transmission lubrication.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Manual Transmission (if so equipped)
● Always tow with the manual transmission in
Neutral.
● On 4-wheel drive vehicles, place the transfer
case in the 2H range. Failure to do so will
cause the powertrain to bind up.
Technical and consumer information9-37

Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-15
Bulb replacement ................8-32
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargolightswitch................2-33
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-15
Car phone or CB radio .............4-75
CD care and cleaning ..............4-68
CD player (See audio system) . .4-45, 4-50, 4-56
Check tire press ..................2-5
Child restraints .......1-24,1-25,1-26,1-29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-29
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-27,1-39,1-54,1-65
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-32
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-31
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-24
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clockset.....................4-44
Clock set/adjustment ...............4-7
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-7
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) . .4-44, 4-48
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-16
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch ......2-37
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-13
Cold weather driving ...............5-42
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-45,4-50,4-56
Compass display .................2-11 Connect phone
.................4-71
Console box ...................2-40
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Back button ..................4-7
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
With navigation system .........4-4,4-5
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-69
Heater and air conditioner
controls.............4-16,4-22,4-33
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level .......8-10
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruisecontrol..................5-21
Cupholders...................2-45
Curtainside-impactandrolloverairbag....1-82
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-31
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-28
Rear window defroster switch .......2-28
Dimensionsandweights ............9-11
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-32
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-3
Door open warning light .............2-17 Doors
........................3-3
Drive belt .....................8-19
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-42
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-14
Driving with manual transmission ......5-18
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-14
E
Economy-fuel..................5-24
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ......................5-31
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ..................2-36
Emission control information label .......9-13
Emission control

system warranty .......9-39
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-12
Blockheater.................5-43
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-10
Changingengineoil.............8-12
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-13
Checking engine coolant level .......8-10
Checking engine oil level ..........8-11
Engine compartment check locations ....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-9
Engineoil...................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-7
Engineoilpressuregauge..........2-8
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-17
10-2

O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating)......9-6
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-12
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-13
Checking engine oil level ..........8-11
Engine oil ...................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-7
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-8
Oneshotcall...........4-79,4-93,4-103
Outside mirrors .................3-16
Overdrive switch .................5-17
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-13
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-41
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-41
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-20
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-33
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system ...............4-75,4-90,4-101
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-5
Power door locks ...............3-4
Power outlet .................2-38
Power steering fluid .............8-15 Power steering system
...........5-34
Power windows ...............2-48
Rear power windows ............2-50
Power outlet ...................2-38
Power steering ..................5-34
Power steering fluid ...............8-15
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-6
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-27,1-39,1-54,1-65
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-27,1-39,1-54,1-65
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-70
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Programmablefeatures..............4-7
Push starting ...................6-13
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-75
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-43
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-47,4-51
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-69
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-40
Rear power windows ..............2-50
Rearseat......................1-6
Rear sliding window ...............2-51 Rear sonar system
................5-41
Rear sonar system off switch ..........2-38
Rearview mirror .................3-15
RearView Monitor ................4-10
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-28
Rear window defroster switch .........2-28
Recommended Fluids ...............9-2
Recorders EventData..................9-41
Refrigerant recommendation ...........

9-8
Registering a vehicle in another country ....9-12
Remote keyless entry system ........3-6,3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-39
Roof rack .....................2-47
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Child seat belts .....1-27,1-39,1-54,1-65
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-39
Seat Jumpseat ...................1-7
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Front power seat adjustment .........1-5
Seatbackpockets................2-45
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-24
Infants and small children ..........1-25
Injured Person ................1-18
Largerchildren................1-25
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-15
Pregnant women ...............1-18
10-5