4WD NISSAN FRONTIER 2016 D23 / 3.G Owners Manual

Rear sonar switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-35)
16. Shift lever (P. 5-14, 5-18)
17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-25)
18. Climate controls (P.4-16)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-10)
21. Tilt steering wheel control
(if so equipped) (P. 3-13)
22. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-33)
23. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
24. Outside mirror controls (if so equipped)
(P. 3-17)
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Warninglight Name Page
4WD warning light
(
model)2-15
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-15
Automatic transmis-
sion check warning
light (if so equipped)2-16
Automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature
warning light (if so
equipped)2-16
Automatic transmis-
sion park warning
light ( model)
2-16
Warning
light Name Page
or
Brake warning light 2-16
Charge warning
light 2-17
Door open warning
light2-17
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-17
Low fuel warning
light2-18
Low tire pressure
warning light2-18
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)2-19
Warning
light Name Page
Seat belt warning
light and chime 2-19
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-20
Indicator
light Name Page
4WD shift indicator
light (
model) 2-20
Automatic transmis-
sion position indica-
tor light (if so
equipped)2-20
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)
2-20
Cruise set switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-20
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Rear sonar switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-35)
16. Shift lever (P. 5-14, 5-18)
17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-25)
18. Climate controls (P.4-16)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-10)
21. Tilt steering wheel control
(if so equipped) (P. 3-13)
22. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-33)
23. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
24. Outside mirror controls (if so equipped)
(P. 3-17)
1. Warning and indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Change/reset button
6. Voltmeter (if so equipped) 7. Odometer
Twin trip odometer (if so equipped)
Trip computer (if so equipped)
8. Engine oil pressure gauge
(if so equipped)
9. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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METERS AND GAUGES
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4WD warning light (model)Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightLow windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)Hill descent control system ON indicator light
(if so equipped)
Automatic transmission check warning light
(if so equipped)Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Automatic transmission oil temperature warning
light (if so equipped)Supplemental air bag warning lightOverdrive OFF indicator light (if so equipped)
Automatic transmission park warning light
(model)4WD shift indicator light (model)Security indicator light (if so equipped)
orBrake warning lightAutomatic transmission position indicator light
(if so equipped)Slip indicator light
Charge warning lightCruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Transfer 4LO position indicator light
(model)
Door open warning lightCruise set switch indicator light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightElectronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ON indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
Low fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the ignition switch
in the ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on:
,or,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) come on
briefly and then go off:
or,,,,
,,,,
If any light fails to come on or operate in a way
other than described, it may indicate a burned-
out bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed
in the vehicle information display located to the
right of the speedometer. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Meters and gauges” in this section.
WARNING LIGHTS
4WD warning light (
model)
The 4WD warning light comes on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after
the engine is started.
If the engine or vehicle is not functioning properly,
the warning light will either remain illuminated or
blink. For additional information, refer to “4WD
warning light” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
CAUTION
●If the warning light comes on or blinks
during operation, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is rec-
ommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
● Do not drive on dry hard surface roads
in the 4H or 4LO position. If the 4WD
warning light turns on when you are
driving on dry hard surface roads:
– in the 4H position, shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD. – in the 4LO position for automatic
transmission models, stop the ve-
hicle and shift the shift lever to the N
(Neutral) position with the brake
pedal depressed and shift the 4WD
shift switch to 2WD.
– in the 4LO position for manual trans- mission models, stop the vehicle and
shift the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position with the clutch pedal de-
pressed and shift the 4WD shift
switch to 2WD,
● If the warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is rec-
ommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates and
then turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
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If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running or while driving, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally but without anti-lock assistance. For
additional information, refer to “Brake system” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Automatic transmission checkwarning light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on for about 2 seconds.
If the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the automatic transmission system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked. It
is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Automatic transmission oiltemperature warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature is too high. If the light comes
on while driving, reduce the vehicle speed as
soon as safely possible until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the A/T
oil temperature warning light is on may
damage the automatic transmission.
Automatic transmission parkwarning light (
model)
WARNING
● If the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P (Park) po-
sition will not function and the transfer
case is in neutral.
● When parking, always make sure that
the 4WD shift indicator light illuminates
and the parking brake is set. Failure to
engage the transfer position in 2WD, 4H
or 4LO could result in the vehicle mov-
ing unexpectedly, resulting in serious
personal injury or property damage.
● Shift the 4WD switch into the 2WD, 4H
or 4LO position again to turn off the ATP
warning light when the shift lever is in
the P position and the ATP warning light
is ON. (Before shifting the 4WD switch
into the 4LO position, move the shift
lever into the N position once, shift the
shift lever into P again and make sure
the ATP warning light is OFF.) This light indicates that the automatic transmis-
sion parking function is not engaged. If the trans-
fer control is not secured in any drive position
while the shift lever is in the P (Park) position, the
transmission will disengage and the drive wheels
will not lock.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the parking
brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level.
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
with the parking brake not applied, stop the ve-
hicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional information, re-
fer to “Brake fluid” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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Supplemental air bag warninglight
When the ignition switch is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and preten-
sioner systems need servicing:
● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pre-
tensioners may not function properly. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Supplemental re-
straint system” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts
and supplemental restraint system” section of
this manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag systems,
and/or pretensioner systems will not op-
erate in an accident. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
4WD shift indicator light (
model)
The light should turn off within 1 second after
placing the ignition switch in the ON position.
While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indi-
cator light will illuminate the position selected by
the 4WD shift switch.
The 4WD shift indicator light may blink
while shifting from one drive mode to the
other.
Automatic transmissionposition indicator light (if so
equipped)
For additional information, refer to “Driving the
vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Cruise main switch indicatorlight (if so equipped)
The light comes on when the cruise control main
switch is pushed. The light goes out when the
main switch is pushed again. When the cruise
main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise
control system is operational.
For additional information, refer to “Cruise con-
trol” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Cruise set switch indicatorlight (if so equipped)
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the light
blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate
the cruise control system is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
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Operation
The MIL will come on in one of 2 ways:● MIL on steady — An emission control system
malfunction has been detected. Check the
fuel-filler cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP
warning message is displayed in the odom-
eter. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,
tighten or install the cap and continue to
drive the vehicle. The
light should turn
off after a few driving trips. If the
light
does not turn off after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
● MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been
detected which may damage the emission
control system. To reduce or avoid emission
control system damage:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The MIL may stop blinking and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. You do
not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without hav-
ing the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.
Overdrive OFF indicator light
(if so equipped)
This light comes on when the overdrive function
is OFF.
The automatic transmission overdrive function is
controlled by the overdrive switch.
For additional information, refer to “Driving the
vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Security indicator light (if soequipped)
This light blinks when the ignition switch is in the
OFF, LOCK or ACC position. This function indi-
cates the security systems equipped on the ve-
hicle are operational. For additional information, refer to “Security sys-
tems” in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the VDC system is
operating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that
the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working; this is
normal.
The light will blink for a few seconds after the
VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
The
indicator light also comes on when
you place the ignition switch in the ON position.
The light will turn off after approximately 2 sec-
onds if the system is operational. If the light does
not come on have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
Transfer 4LO position indicator
light (
model)
This light comes on when the 4WD shift switch is
set in the 4LO position with the ignition switch in
the ON position.
The transfer case may be damaged if you shift the
switch while driving.
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Make sure the transfer 4LO position indicator
light turns on when you shift the 4WD shift switch
to 4LO.
The indicator light may blink while shifting
from one drive mode to the other.
The 4LO indicator light must stop blinking and
remain illuminated or turn off before shifting the
transmission into gear. If the shift lever is shifted
from the N (Neutral) position to any other gear
when the 4LO indicator light is blinking, the ve-
hicle may move unexpectedly.
When you shift between 4H and 4LO, follow the
instructions below:● For automatic transmission models, stop the
vehicle and shift the shift lever to the N
(Neutral) position with the brake pedal de-
pressed, then depress and turn the 4WD
shift switch to 4LO or 4H.
● For manual transmission models, stop the
vehicle and shift the shift lever to the N
(Neutral) position with the clutch pedal de-
pressed, then depress and turn the 4WD
shift switch to 4LO or 4H.
You cannot move the transfer 4WD shift switch
between 4H and 4LO unless you stop the vehicle
and shift the shift lever to the N position with the
brake pedal (A/T models) or clutch pedal (M/T
models) depressed.Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal
switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned
on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to
OFF, the transfer case is in the 4LO position
(
model) , or when the VDC system is not
functioning properly. This indicates the VDC sys-
tem is not operating.
Push the VDC off switch again or restart the
engine and the system will operate normally. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
The VDC light also comes on when you turn the
ignition key to the ON position. The light will turn
off after about 2 seconds if the system is opera-
tional. If the light stays on or comes on along with
the SLIP (
) indicator light while you are
driving, have the VDC system checked. It is rec-
ommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service. If the battery is removed or discharged, the VDC
system is disabled and the VDC indicator light
will not turn off after 2 seconds when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position. To reset the
system, you must perform the reset procedure.
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
If the light does not go off after performing the
reset procedure, have the traction control system
checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
While the VDC system is operating, you might
feel slight vibration or hear the system working
when starting the vehicle or accelerating, but this
is normal.
The VDC system will be disabled and the VDC
light will illuminate when the electronic locking
rear differential (E-lock) system switch (if so
equipped) is turned on and the E-lock system is
engaged. If the E-lock system disengages or the
switch is turned off, the VDC system will be
enabled and the VDC light will turn off.
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The vehicle should be driven with the VDC sys-
tem on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If
maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
WARNING
● Never rely solely on the hill descent
control system to control vehicle speed
when driving on steep downhill grades.
Always drive carefully when using the
hill descent control system and deceler-
ate the vehicle speed by depressing the
brake pedal if necessary. Be especially
careful when driving on frozen, muddy
or extremely steep downhill roads. Fail-
ure to control vehicle speed may result
in a loss of control of the vehicle and
possible serious injury or death. ●
The hill descent control may not control
the vehicle speed on a hill under all load
or road conditions. Always be prepared
to depress the brake pedal to control
vehicle speed. Failure to do so may re-
sult in a collision or serious personal
injury.
CAUTION
When the hill descent control system op-
erates continuously for a long time, the
temperature of the brake pads may in-
crease and the hill descent control system
may be temporarily disabled (the indicator
light will blink) . If the indicator light does
not come on continuously after blinking,
stop using the system.
The hill descent control system is designed to
reduce driver workload when going down steep
hills. The hill descent control system helps to
control vehicle speed so the driver can concen-
trate on steering the vehicle.
To activate the hill descent control system: ● the shift lever must be in forward or reverse
gear,
● the 4WD switch must be in the 4L position
and the vehicle speed must be under
25 km/h (15 mph) or
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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH HILL DESCENT CONTROL SWITCH (if
so equipped)
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