ignition NISSAN FRONTIER 2016 D23 / 3.G Quick Reference Guide
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FIRST DRIVE FEATURES
OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH (if so equipped)
    The outside mirror control switch is located on 
the left side of the instrument panel.
 
    To select the left or right mirror, move the  
switch
 
1.
 
    Adjust each mirror to the desired position using 
the switch
 
2.
 
    To prevent accidentally moving the mirror, move 
the switch
 
1 to the center (neutral) position.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)
 
 
Depress the brake pedal. 
 
  Move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position.
 
  Turn the ignition switch to START.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so equipped) 
 
  Depress the brake pedal. 
 
  Depress the clutch pedal to the floor.
 
    Move the shift lever to the  
N ( NEUTRAL ) position.
 
  Turn the ignition switch to START .
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF
 
    For an automatic transmission, move the shift lever to the P (PARK) position, apply 
the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
 
    For a manual transmission, apply the clutch, apply the foot brake, move the shift  
lever to 1st (FIRST) gear, apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the 
LOCK position.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
 
   Turn the headlight control switch to the
  
position  1 to turn on the front parking, tail, 
license plate and instrument panel lights. Turn  
the switch to the  
 position
 2 to turn on  
the headlights.
AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM (if so equipped)
 
    The autolight system will automatically turn the headlights on when it is\
 dark and off 
when it is light. The system will keep the headlights on for a period of time after you 
turn the ignition off and all doors are closed.
 
    To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to the AUTO  
position  
3 then turn the ignition switch to ON. To deactivate the autolight system, 
turn the headlight control switch to the OFF position,   position 1 or
  
position  2. 
HIGH BEAM SELECT
 
    With the headlights ON (either in the AUTO  or 
 position), push the headlight control switch 
forward  
4 to select the high beam function. 
The blue indicator light  will illuminate in 
the instrument panel. Pull the headlight control 
switch back to the original position to select the 
low beam. The blue indicator light will extinguish.
 
    Pull and release the headlight control switch
 5 to flash the headlight high beams  
on and off.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
 
    The headlights must be on and the low beams 
 selected for the fog lights to operate.
 
    Turn the switch (inside collar) to the
  position
 6 to turn the fog lights on.
 
    Turn the switch (inside collar)
 to the OFF 
position to turn the fog lights off.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
 
    Move the lever up or down until the turn signal begins to flash but th\
e lever does not 
latch to signal a lane change. Hold the lever until the lane change is completed.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)
    With the ignition switch in the ON position, 
modes of the trip computer
 
1 can be selected 
by pressing the trip computer change button  2 
on the instrument panel.
 
  The following modes can be selected in the display:
    •  Trip A – measures the distance of one specific trip.
    •  Trip B – measures the distance of a second specific trip.
    •  dte (distance to empty) – displays the estimated distance to empty (dte) the vehicle 
can be driven before refueling.
    •  mph – displays the average speed since the last reset.
    •  mpg – displays the average fuel consumption since the last reset.
    •  Journey time – displays the elapsed time since the last reset.
 
    To reset Trip A, Trip B, mph, mpg and journey time, go to the desired mode on the trip 
computer and press and hold the trip computer change button 
2 for more  
than 3 seconds.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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SYSTEM GUIDE
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NISSANCONNECTSM MOBILE APPS1 (if so equipped)
     Integrates popular smartphone apps and services into your vehicle. 
 
    The NissanConnect Mobile Apps companion app must be downloaded to your 
smartphone, and you must be enrolled.
FOR SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION
    •  iPhone
®,2: Please connect via USB when using an iPhone® device with 
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.
    •  Android
®,3: Please connect via Bluetooth®,4 when using an Android® device with 
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.
FOR SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION
    •  iPhone
®: Please connect via Bluetooth®,4 when using an iPhone® device with 
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.
    •  Android
®: Please connect via Bluetooth®,4 when using an Android® device with 
NissanConnect Mobile Apps.
 
    For more information on how to pair your cellular phone and set up NissanConnect 
Mobile Apps, visit: www.NissanUSA.com/connect/support.
1  Only use features when safe to do so. App availability is dependent upon vehicle model, trim lev\
el, packaging, and/or 
options. See www.NissanUSA.com/connect for complete app availability details. Compatible smartphone required. 
Cellular network and GPS signals not available in all areas and/or at all times. NISSAN is not responsible for associated 
costs, if any, for continued operation due to cellular network or other third party t\
ermination/changes. Cellular or other 
third party provider may terminate/restrict respective service without n\
otice. Subscription Agreement required. See  
www.NissanUSA.com/connect for details. Text rates and/or data usage may apply.
2 iPhone is registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. iPho\
ne not included.3 Android® is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.4   Availability of specific features is dependent upon the phone’s Bluetooth® support. Please refer to your phone’s owner’s 
manual for details. Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by 
NISSAN is under license. See www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth for details.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)”  of 
your Owner’s Manual.
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