brake fluid NISSAN FRONTIER 2014 D23 / 3.G User Guide

QR25DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
2. Fuse/Fusible link box
3. Fuse and relay box
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Engine oil dipstick
7. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluidreservoir (M/T model)
8. Drive belt location
9. Radiator cap
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Battery
12. Engine coolant reservoir
WDI0643
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself

VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
2. Fuse/fusible link box
3. Fuse and relay box
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluidreservoir (M/T model)
7. Air cleaner
8. Drive belt location
9. Radiator cap
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Battery
12. Engine coolant reservoir
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Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-7

The fluid level should be checked using the HOT
MAX range on the power steering fluid reservoir
at fluid temperatures of 122° - 176°F (50° -
80°C) or using the COLD MAX range on the
power steering fluid reservoir at fluid tempera-
tures of 32° - 86°F (0° - 30°C) .
If the fluid is at or below the MIN line, add Genu-
ine NISSAN PSF. Remove the cap and fill
through the opening.
CAUTION
●DO NOT OVERFILL.
● Recommended fluid is Genuine
NISSAN PSF or equivalent. For further brake and clutch fluid specification
information, refer to “Capacities and recom-
mended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
WARNING
●
Use only new fluid from a sealed con-
tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake and clutch
(if so equipped) systems. The use of
improper fluids can damage the brake
and clutch system and affect the vehi-
cle’s stopping ability.
● Clean the filler cap before removing.
● Brake and clutch fluid is poisonous and
should be stored carefully in marked
containers out of reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid is
spilled, immediately wash the surface with
water.
BRAKE FLUID
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the
fluid level is below the MIN line or the brake
warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN
Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT
3 fluid up to the MAX line. If fluid must be added
frequently, the system should be checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
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POWER STEERING FLUID BRAKE AND CLUTCH (if so equipped)
FLUID
8-14Maintenance and do-it-yourself

CLUTCH FLUID (if so equipped)
Check the clutch fluid level in the reservoir
(manual transmissions only) . If the fluid level is
below the MIN line, add Genuine NISSAN Super
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalentDOT 3fluid
up to the MAX line. If fluid must be added fre-
quently, the system should be checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
For further brake and clutch fluid specification
information, refer to “Capacities and recom-
mended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR
Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally. Add windshield-washer fluid when the low
windshield-washer fluid warning light (if so
equipped) comes on.
To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir, lift
the cap off the reservoir and pour the windshield-
washer fluid into the reservoir opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for the mixture ratio. Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
windshield-washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind-
shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze or equivalent.
CAUTION
●
Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for windshield-washer solution.
This may result in damage to the paint.
● Do not fill the windshield-washer reser-
voir with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the windshield-washer
reservoir.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the windshield-washer reservoir.
Do not use the windshield-washer res-
ervoir to mix the washer fluid concen-
trate and water.
LDI0463LDI0441
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-15

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 21-1/8gal 17-5/8 gal 80See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section.
Engine oil *7 Drain and RefillWith oil filter change
QR25DE4-7/8 qt 4 qt
4.6For QR25DE
● Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
● Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
● Viscosity SAE 5W-30*11
For VQ40DE
● Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
● Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
● Viscosity SAE 5W-30*10
Without oil filter
change
4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt 4.3
With oil filter change VQ40DE5-3/8 qt 4-1/2 qt 5.1
Without oil filter
change 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8
Cooling system With reservoir QR25DE 2-1/2 gal 2-1/8 gal 9.4 Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
VQ40DE 2-3/4 gal 2-1/4 gal 10.2
Manual transmission gear oil 5M/T
3-1/8 qt 2-1/2 qt 2.9 Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi
75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
6 M/T 4X2 4-1/4 qt 3-1/2 qt 4.0
6 M/T 4X4 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt 4.2
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instruc-
tions in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF *2
Power steering fluid (PSF) Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*3
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *4 or equivalent
DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease ———NLG IN o.2 (L it h iu m Soap base)
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information

10 Index
4WDwarninglight...............2-17A
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system . . .5-36
Active Head Restraint ..............1-6
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-65
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-72
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-79
Airbagwarninglight...........1-80,2-19
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-19
Air conditioner service ...........4-27
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-16,4-24
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-27
Airflowcharts..................4-20
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-24
Anchor point locations .............1-30
Antenna.....................4-64
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-15
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-35
Audible reminders ...............2-23
Audio system ..................4-27 Bluetooth®audio..............4-59
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-37, 4-42, 4-48
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-35
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player
..............4-40,4-45
Audio System iPod®Player.............4-54,4-56
Audio system Radio ....................4-27
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-63
USB interface ............4-50,4-52
Autolight switch .................2-29
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-49
Automatic transmission position indicator
light .....................2-20
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-13
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-15
Automatic door locks ..............3-5
AUXjack..............4-38,4-43,4-50
B
Battery ......................8-16
Charge warning light ............2-16
Before starting the engine ...........5-12
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-18
Block heater Engine ....................5-42
Bluetooth®audio................4-59 Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system
..................4-66,4-80
Boosterseats..................1-60
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-35
Brakefluid..................8-14
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-31
Brake system ................5-34
Brake warning light .............2-16
Brake wear indicators ........2-23,8-23
Parking brake operation ..........5-20
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-23
Brakes ......................8-23
Break-inschedule ...............5-22
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-31
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-15
Bulbreplacement................8-31
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Cargo light switch ...............2-32
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-65
CD care and cleaning .............4-62
CD

player (See audio system) . .4-37, 4-42, 4-48
Check tire press .................2-5
Child restraints .......1-23,1-24,1-25,1-27

Precautions on child
restraints.........1-25,1-37,1-50,1-60
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-30
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-30
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-23
Cleaning exterior and interior ...........7-2
Clock.......................4-36 (models without navigation system) ....4-36
Clockset.....................4-36
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-15
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch ......2-36
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-41
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-37,4-42,4-48
Compass display .................2-10
Consolebox...................2-41
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
Controls Audiocontrols(steeringwheel).......4-63
Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-16,4-24
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosionprotection ...............7-5
Cruisecontrol..................5-21
Cupholders...................2-44
Curtainside-impactandrolloverairbag....1-77 D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-30
Defroster switch Rear window defroster switch .......2-27
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-31
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-3
Door open warning light .............2-16
Drive belt .....................8-18
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-41
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-13
Driving with manual transmission ......5-18
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-24
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ......................5-31
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ..................2-35
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-37
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-12
Block heater .................5-42
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-9
Changingengineoil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12 Checking engine coolant level
........8-9
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engine compartment check locations ....8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-8
Engine oil ...................8-10
Engine

oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-17
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-12
Engine oil pressure gauge ............2-8
Enterbutton....................4-4
Eventdatarecorders ..............9-39
Exhaustgas(Carbonmonoxide).........5-2
Extended storage switch ............8-27
F
First aid kit .....................6-2
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-3
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Clutchfluid..................8-15
Engine coolant .................8-8
Engine oil ...................8-10
Power steering fluid .............8-14
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-15
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-32
10-2

License plateInstalling the license plate ..........9-12
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-80,2-19
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-31
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-15
Bulb replacement ..............8-31
Chargewarninglight ............2-16
Foglightswitch ...............2-32
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-28
Headlightcontrolswitch ..........2-28
Headlights..................8-29
Interiorlight..................2-52
Lightbulbs..................8-29
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-17
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-19
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-74
Security indicator light ............2-22
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-14
Lights Maplights ..................2-53
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Door locks ...................3-3
Power door locks ...............3-4
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-5,3-11
Lowfuelwarninglight..............2-17
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-17
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-19
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-46
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13 M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-23
Underthehoodandvehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-21
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Manual windows .................2-49
Maplights ....................2-53
Map pocket ....................2-43
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-31
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-15
Inside mirror .................3-15
Outside mirrors ...............3-16
Vanity mirror .................3-14
Moonroof .....................2-50
Multi-remote control system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-6
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system ................2-25,3-2,5-12
NISSAN voice recognition system .......4-86
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5Odometer
.....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-11
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engine oil ...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Outside mirrors .................3-16
Overdrive switch .................5-17
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-13
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-39
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................
9-39
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-20
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-33
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system ...................4-66,4-80
Power Frontseatadjustment.............1-4
Power door locks ...............3-4
Power outlet .................2-37
Power steering fluid .............8-14
Power steering system ...........5-34
Power windows ...............2-47
Rear power windows ............2-49
Precautions Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
10-4

On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-6
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-25,1-37,1-50,1-60
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-65
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .........1-78
Programmable features ..............4-7
Push starting ...................6-13
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-65
FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..................4-35
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..............4-40,4-45
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-63
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test .....................9-38
Rear power windows ..............2-49
Rear sliding window ...............2-50
Rear sonar system ................5-40
Rear sonar system off switch ..........2-37
RearViewMonitor................4-10
Rear window defroster switch .........2-27
Recorders Eventdata..................9-39
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Remote keyless entry system ...........3-6
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-37Roof rack
.....................2-46
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Childseatbelts.....1-25,1-37,1-50,1-60
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-37
Seat Jumpseat ...................1-5
Seat adjustment Frontmanualseatadjustment ........1-2
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
Seatback pockets ................2-44
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-23
Infants and small children ..........1-24
Injured Person ................1-18
Largerchildren................1-24
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-15
Pregnant women ...............1-18
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .......1-78
Seatbeltextenders .............1-22
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-23
Seatbelts...................1-15
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-22
Three-point type with retractor .......1-18
Seat belt warning light ..............2-19
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-33
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-2
Security indicator light ..............2-22 Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start
........2-25,3-2,5-12
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-23
Service manual order form ...........9-39
Servicing air conditioner .............4-27
Setting button ...................4-7
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-14
Manual transmission .............5-18
Shiftlockrelease.................5-16
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........
1-22
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems) . . .1-77
Sonar Rear system .................5-40
Spark plug replacement .............8-19
Speedometer ...................2-4
SRSwarninglabel................1-79
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-12
Jump starting .................6-11
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting .................6-13
Starting the engine .............5-12
Steering Power steering fluid .............8-14
Power steering system ...........5-34
Tilting steering wheel ............3-13
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-63
Stoplight.....................8-31
Storage......................2-38
Storage tray ................2-38,2-40
Sunglasses case .................2-42
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-50
Sun visors ....................3-14
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-79
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W
Warning 4WDwarninglight..............2-17
Airbagwarninglight.........1-80,2-19
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-15
Battery charge warning light ........2-16
Brakewarninglight .............2-16
Door open warning light ...........2-16
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-17
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-3
Lowfuelwarninglight............2-17
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-17
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-19
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-74
Seat belt warning light ............2-19
Vehicle security system ...........2-24
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-14
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-79
Warninglights..................2-14
Washer switch Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-26
Weights(Seedimensionsandweights).....9-9
Wheels and tires .................8-33
Wheel/tire size ...................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country .................9-10
Windows Locking passengers’ windows .......2-49
Manual windows ...............2-49
Power windows ...............2-47
Rear power windows ............2-49
Rear sliding window .............2-50 Windshield-washerfluid.............8-15
Windshieldwiperandwasherswitch .....2-26
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-26
Wiperblades.................8-22
10-7