tailgate NISSAN FRONTIER 2020 Owner´s Manual

1. Rear sliding window (if so equipped)(P. 2-49)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 10-14) Tailgate (P. 3-20)
Truck box (P. 3-20)
Rearview camera (P. 4-21)
3. Towing (if so equipped) (P. 10-25)
4. Rear sonar sensors (if so equipped)
(P. 5-39)
5. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26)
6. Fuel-filler cap (P. 3-13) Fuel recommendation (P. 10-2)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LIC3975
EXTERIOR REAR
0-4Illustrated table of contents

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..........................................3-4
Doors ...........................................3-4
Locking with key .............................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .........3-6
Rear doors (King Cab® models) ...............3-6
Automatic door locks ........................ 3-7
Child safety rear door lock
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........................3-8
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ......................................3-9
Warning signals .............................. 3-11
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-12Hood
........................................... 3-13
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-13
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-13
Steering wheel ................................. 3-16
Tilt operation ................................ 3-16
Sun visors ...................................... 3-16
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...............3-17
Mirrors ......................................... 3-17
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-17
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror ........3-18
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-19
Truck box ...................................... 3-20
Tailgate ..................................... 3-20
Bed extender (if so equipped) ...............3-24
Tie down hooks (if so equipped) .............3-25

If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of that
Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This may
prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelli-
gent Key to operate the vehicle. For infor-
mation regarding the erasing procedure, it
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer.
Mechanical key
The Intelligent Key contains the mechani-
cal key.
To remove the mechanical key, release the
lock knob on the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it
into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob
returns to the lock position.
Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock
the driver's door, tailgate and glove box.
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key in-
stalled in the Intelligent Key slot.
For additional information, refer to “Doors”
and “Truck box” in this section and “Storage”
in the “Instruments and controls” section of
this manual.
Valet hand-off
When you have to leave a key with a valet,
give them the Intelligent Key itself and keep
the mechanical and master keys with you
to protect your belongings.
To prevent the glove box and tailgate from
being opened during valet hand-off, follow
the procedures below:
1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
2. Lock the glove box and tailgate with the mechanical key.
3. Hand the Intelligent Key without the me- chanical key to the valet, keep the me-
chanical and master keys with you.
For additional information, refer to ”Truck
box” in this section and Storage” in the “In-
struments and controls” section of this
manual.
SPA1951
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Foldable outside mirrors
Pull the outside mirror toward the door to
fold it.
Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
Some outside mirrors can be heated to
defog, defrost or de-ice for improved visibil-
ity. For additional information, refer to “Rear
window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
TAILGATE
Opening the tailgate
Pull the tailgate handle upward and lower
the tailgate. The support cables hold the
tailgate open.
When closing the tailgate, make sure the
latches are securely locked.
Do not drive the vehicle with the tailgate
down, unless equipped with NISSAN's
Bed Extender (accessory) or equivalent
in the extended position.For additional information on proper truck
box loading, refer to “Vehicle loading infor-
mation” in the “Technical and consumer in-
formation” section of this manual.
WARNING
• Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on the rear seat when it
is in the folded position. Use of these
areas by passengers without proper
restraints could result in serious in-
jury or death in an accident or sud-
den stop.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside a vehicle. In a colli-
sion, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.
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TRUCK BOX
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Disconnecting the rear camera
Before removing the tailgate disconnect
the rear camera by performing the follow-
ing:
1. Open the tailgate to access the rearcamera connector bracket
O1located
on the rear sill.
2. Remove the connector bracket
O2from
the sill by pressing the locking tab in-
ward, in the direction shown, while pull-
ing the bracket apart. 3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness
O3by pressing inward on the locking
tab, in the direction shown, while pulling
the connectors apart. Hold the connec-
tor firmly to prevent the connector in the
chassis harness from falling into the sill.
4. Use the supplied chassis plug and bracket and connect them to the chas-
sis wiring harness to avoid contamina-
tion to the terminals which will lead to
malfunction of the rear camera.
5. Insert the bracket back into the sill. 6. Take the tailgate plug from the glove box
and connect it to the tailgate wiring har-
ness to avoid contamination which will
lead to malfunction of the rear camera.
7. Remove the tailgate. For additional infor- mation, refer to “Removing the tailgate”
in this section.
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Removing the tailgate
1. Release the tailgate support cables.
CAUTION
• The tailgate is heavy. Two people
should remove or install it. Be careful
not to drop it during removal.
• Af ter releasing the support cables,
do not let the tailgate rest on the
bumper. 2. Hold the tailgate at a 15 degree angle.
3. Pull the tailgate out from the right side
hinge.
4. Slide the tailgate out of the lef t side hinge.
Installing the tailgate
1. Insert the tailgate into the lef t side hinge.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 15 degree angleand insert into the right side hinge.
3. Continue to hold the tailgate at a 15 de- gree angle and attach the tailgate sup-
port cables.
4. Close the tailgate securely.
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Connecting the rear camera
Before closing the tailgate reconnect the
rear camera by performing the following:
1. Af ter attaching the rear tailgate to thetruck, keep the tailgate open and check
that the tailgate harness is not hanging
below the tailgate.
2. Remove the connector bracket
O2from
the sill by pressing the locking tab in-
ward, in the direction shown, while pull-
ing the bracket apart. 3. Disconnect the chassis plug and
bracket from the chassis wiring harness
O3. Keep the connector and bracket in a
safe place such as the glove box.
4. Disconnect the tailgate plug from the tailgate wiring harness. Keep the tail-
gate plug in a safe place such as the
glove box.
5. Connect the tailgate wiring harness to the chassis wiring harness.
6. Securely fix the rear camera connector bracket
O1to the rear sill.
7. Close the tailgate securely.
Locking the tailgate
To lock the tailgate, turn the key toward the
passenger side of the vehicle
O1. To unlock,
turn the key toward the driver side
O2.
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BED EXTENDER (if so equipped)
CAUTION
• Do not overload the bed extender.
Maximum load on the open tailgate
is 200 lbs. (890N).
• Evenly distribute and properly secure
all cargo.
• Do not use the bed extender or tail-
gate to secure cargo.
Positioning the bed extender
To use the bed extender in the inward po-
sition perform the following:
1. Rotate the bed extender
O1toward the
cab of the truck.
2. If necessary, remove tethers from the tailgate latch.
3. Tighten the knobs to secure the ex- tender into the desired position.
4. Close the tailgate.
5. Place cargo inside the bed extender in the truck bed.
6. Properly secure the cargo. To use the bed extender in the outward
position perform the following:
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Rotate the bed extenderO2away from
the cab of the truck until the extender
sits on the tailgate.
3. Lock the buckles
O3into the tailgate
latch on both sides.
The bed extender can be adjusted in the
outward position by moving the extender
along the rail.
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NOTE:
Use care when rotating extender, buck-
les may come in contact with the truck
bed railing.
Removing and installing the bed
extender
To remove or install the bed extender per-
form the following:
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Rotate the bed extender into a verticalposition and lif t straight up (to remove)
or lower straight down (to install).
To store the bed extender in the front of the
truck when not in use perform the follow-
ing:
1. Position the sliding brackets past the center of the wheel well.
2. Re-install the extender into the brackets (see above).
3. Rotate the extender to the inward position.
4. Push the brackets forward until the ex- tender comes in contact with the front
wall of the truck box.
TIE DOWN HOOKS (if so equipped)
For your convenience, tie down hooks are
placed at each corner of the truck box.
These may be used to help secure cargo
loaded into the truck box.
• The weight of the cargo load must beevenly distributed over both the front and
the rear axles.
• All cargo should be securely fastened with ropes or straps to prevent it from
shif ting or sliding within the vehicle.
WARNING
Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shif ting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
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•The distance guide line and the ve-
hicle width line should be used as a
reference only when the vehicle is on
a level paved surface. The distance
viewed on the monitor is for refer-
ence only and may be different than
the actual distance between the ve-
hicle and displayed objects.
CAUTION
Do not scratch the camera lens when
cleaning dirt or snow from the front of
the camera.
The RearView Monitor system automati-
cally shows a rear view of the vehicle when
the shif t lever is shif ted into the R (Reverse)
position. Press the CAMERA button (if so
equipped) while in the R (Reverse) position
to cycle through guideline options. The ra-
dio can still be heard while the RearView
Monitor is active. To display the rear view, the RearView Moni-
tor system uses a camera located next to
the tailgate handle
O1.
REARVIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
OPERATION
With the ignition switch in the ON position,
move the shif t lever to the R (Reverse) po-
sition to operate the RearView Monitor.
HOW TO READ THE DISPLAYED
LINES
Guiding lines which indicate the vehicle
width and distances to objects with refer-
ence to the vehicle body line
OAare dis-
played on the monitor.
Distance guide lines
Indicate distances from the vehicle body.
• Red line
O1: approx. 0.5 m (1.5 f t)
• Yellow line
O2: approx. 1 m (3 f t)
• Green line
O3: approx. 2 m (7 f t)
Vehicle width guide lines
O4
Indicate the vehicle width when backing up.
LHA3671LHA4754
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