engine NISSAN FRONTIER 2017 D23 / 3.G Owners Manual

For descriptions specified for 4-wheel drive
models, amark is placed at the begin-
ning 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 a collision. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Driving safety precau-
tions” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV-
ING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, fail-
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.
For additional information, refer to “On-
pavement and off-road driving
precautions”, “Avoiding collision and
rollover” and “Driving safety precau-
tions” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of 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 prob-
lems resulting from modifications may
not be covered under NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket On-Board Diag-
nostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses the
port during normal driving, for example
remote insurance company monitoring,
remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or
engine reprogramming, may cause inter-
ference or damage to vehicle systems. We
do not recommend or endorse the use of
any aftermarket OBD plug-in devices, un-
less specifically approved by NISSAN. The
vehicle warranty may not cover damage
caused by any aftermarket plug-in device. This manual includes information for all features
and equipment available on this model. Features
and equipment in your vehicle may vary depend-
ing on model, trim level, options selected, order,
date of production, region or availability. There-
fore, you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or installed on
your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications, performance, design or compo-
nent suppliers without notice and without obliga-
tion. From time to time, NISSAN may update or
revise this manual to provide Owners with the
most accurate information currently available.
Please carefully read and retain with this manual
all revision updates sent to you by NISSAN to
ensure you have access to accurate and up-to-
date information regarding your vehicle. Current
versions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any
updates can also be found in the Owner section
of the NISSAN website at
https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/
navigation/manualsGuide. If you have ques-
tions concerning any information in your Owner’s
Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. For
contact information, refer to the NISSAN CUS-
TOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s
Manual.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures must be followed carefully.If you see this symbol, it means
“Do not do this”
or “Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlo-
rate Material – special handling may apply.
For additional information, refer to
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.
APD1005

0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear .......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 Instrument panel
...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . ..............0-8
Warning and indicator lights .......................0-10

1. Engine hood (P. 3-10)
2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-27)
3. Windshield (P. 8-19)
4. Windows (P. 2-49)
5. Door locks (P. 3-3)Key fob (if so equipped) (P. 3-6)
Keys (P. 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-15)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-30) Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-30)
8. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-29)
Daytime running lights system
(if so equipped) (P. 2-29)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26)
9. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-29)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LII2481
EXTERIOR FRONT
Illustrated table of contents0-3

QR25DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-12)
2. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-21)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-21)
4. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
6. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
7. Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid
reservoir (P. 8-11)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-15)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
11. Battery (P. 8-13)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
WDI0643
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-12)
2. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-21)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-21)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
6. Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid
reservoir (P. 8-11)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-15)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
11. Battery (P. 8-13)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
*Engine cover removed for clarity.
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LII0167
Illustrated table of contents0-9

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)2-20
Warning
light Name Page
Seat belt warning
light and chime 2-20
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)2-21
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)
2-21
Cruise set switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-21
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
0-10Illustrated table of contents

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
(if so equipped)
Operating tips
●The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds
then reactivate the switch.
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the de-
sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. For additional information, refer to “Pre-
cautions on seat belt usage” in this section. Also,
the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants
to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift
lever is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the
parking brake fully applied.
WRS0163
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-5

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge (if so equipped) ........2-8
Voltmeter (if so equipped) .......................2-8
Trip computer (if so equipped) ...................2-9
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-10
Outside temperature display ....................2-11
Compass ..................................... 2-11
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................ 2-14
Checking lights ............................... 2-15
Warning lights ................................ 2-15
Indicator lights ................................ 2-20
Audible reminders ............................. 2-24
Security systems (if so equipped) ..................2-24
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ..........2-24
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-26
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 2-27Switch operation
.............................. 2-28
Rear window or outside mirror defroster switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-29
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-29
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-32
Instrument brightness control ...................2-32
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-33
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-33
Horn ............................................ 2-33
Cargo lamp switch................................ 2-34
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..............2-34
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-35
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) ..........2-36
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
switch (if so equipped) ............................ 2-37
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so

equipped) .................................. 2-38
Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped) ........2-38
Power outlets .................................... 2-39
Storage ......................................... 2-40
Front-door pocket ............................. 2-40
Seatback pocket (if so equipped) . . .............2-41
Under-seat storage bins ........................ 2-42

15. Electronic locking rear differential(E-Lock) system switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-37)
Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-34)
Rear sonar switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-35)
16. Shift lever (P. 5-14)
17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-25)
18. Climate controls (P. 4-17)
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. 2-34) Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-36)
Outside mirror controls (if so equipped)
(P. 3-15) 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
Trip computer (if so equipped)
8. Engine oil pressure gauge (if so
equipped)
9. Engine coolant temperature gauge
LIC3327
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3