cabin filter NISSAN FRONTIER 2010 Owner´s Manual

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items.........8-2
Maintenance precautions...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations................8-6
Engine cooling system.............................8-8
Checking engine coolant level...................8-8
Changing engine coolant........................8-9
Engine oil.........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level........................8-9
Changing engine oil...........................8-11
Changing engine oil filter.......................8-12
5-speed automatic transmission fluid...............8-13
Power steering fluid...............................8-13
Brake and clutch fluid.............................8-14
Brake fluid....................................8-14
Clutch fluid...................................8-14
Window washer fluid.............................8-15
Window washer fluid reservoir..................8-15
Battery..........................................8-15
Jump starting.................................8-17
Variable voltage control system.....................8-17
Drive belt........................................8-18Spark plugs......................................8-19
Replacing spark plugs.........................8-19
Air cleaner.......................................8-20
In-cabin microfilter (if so equipped)..............8-20
Windshield wiper blades..........................8-22
Cleaning.....................................8-22
Replacing....................................8-22
Brakes..........................................8-23
Fuses...........................................8-24
Engine compartment...........................8-24
Passenger compartment.......................8-25
Battery replacement..............................8-26
Keyfob (if so equipped)........................8-27
Lights...........................................8-28
Headlights....................................8-28
Exterior and interior lights.......................8-30
Wheels and tires.................................8-32
Tire pressure..................................8-32
Tire labeling...................................8-36
Types of tires..................................8-38
Tire chains....................................8-39
Changing wheels and tires.....................8-39

The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance
log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte-
nance Guide.” When replacing the filter, wipe the
inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the
cover with a damp cloth.
To remove the VQ40DE air cleaner filter:
s1Push down on the clips and remove the air
cleaner cover. Remove the air cleaner filter.To remove the QR25DE air cleaner filter:
1. Unlatch the clips
sA,sB,sC.
2. Push down half of air cleaner to clear the
bottom retainers.
3. Lift up on half of air cleaner to remove the air
cleaner filter
WARNING
cOperating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or oth-
ers to be burned. The air cleaner not
only cleans the air, it stops the flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and
the engine backfires, you could be
burned. Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed, and be careful when working
on the engine with the air cleaner
removed.
cNever pour fuel into the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
cleaner removed. Doing so could result
in serious injury.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER (if so
equipped)
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of air-
borne dust and pollen particles and reduces
some objectionable outside odors. The filter is
located behind the glove box. Refer to the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” for
change intervals.
To replace the filter, perform the following proce-
dure:
VQ40DE
WDI0686
QR25DE
LDI0465
AIR CLEANER
8-20Maintenance and do-it-yourself

G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver....................2-51
Gascap..................3-10, 3-10
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-8
Fuel gauge...................2-7
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-6
Trip computer.................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
Voltmeter....................2-8
General maintenance...............8-2
Glove box.....................2-40
H
Hands-free phone system, BluetoothT.....4-37
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-30
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-26
Headlight control switch............2-26
Headlights....................8-28
Heated seats...................2-32
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-2, 4-10
Heater operation............4-4, 4-11
Hill descent control switch...........2-33
Hill descent control system...........5-36
Hill start assist system..............5-37
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver........2-51
Hood release...................3-10Horn.......................2-31
I
Ignition switch...................5-9
Immobilizer system.........2-24, 3-2, 5-11
Important vehicle information label.......9-11
In-cabin microfilter................8-20
Increasing fuel economy.............5-22
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-13
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror........3-14
Inside mirror...................3-13
Instrument brightness control..........2-29
Instrument panel...............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-29
Interior light....................2-50
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-28
J
Jump seat.....................1-5
Jump starting...................6-9
K
Key.........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement...........8-26
Keyless entry system (See remote keyless entry
system).......................3-6L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-11
Emission control information label.....9-12
Engine serial number............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-71
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-28
License plate
Installing the license plate..........9-13
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-72, 2-18
Brake light (See stop light).........8-30
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-14
Bulb replacement..............8-30
Charge warning light............2-15
Fog light switch...............2-30
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-26
Headlight control switch..........2-26
Headlights..................8-28
Interior light..................2-50
Light bulbs..................8-28
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-16
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-18
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-66
Security indicator light............2-20
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-13
Lights
Map lights..................2-51
10-3