checking oil NISSAN FRONTIER 2015 D23 / 3.G Owners Manual

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 ....................2-10
Compass display .............................. 2-11
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-14
Checking bulbs ............................... 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) ............................... 2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-27Switch operation
.............................. 2-27
Rear window or outside mirror defroster switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-28
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-28
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-31
Instrument brightness control ...................2-31
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-32
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-32
Horn ............................................ 2-33
Cargo lamp switch ................................ 2-33
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................2-33
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-34
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) ..........2-35
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
switch (if so equipped) ............................ 2-36
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-37
Rear
sonar system off switch (if so equipped) ........2-37
Power outlet ..................................... 2-38
Storage ......................................... 2-39
Storage trays ................................. 2-39
Console box .................................. 2-40
Under-seat storage bins ........................ 2-41

CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and turn the ignition key to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,or,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
or,,,,,
,,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
an open circuit in the electrical system.
Have the system repaired promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates and
then turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional. If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running or while driving, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally but without anti-lock assistance. For
additional information, refer to “Brake system” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Automatic transmission check
warning light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on for about 2 seconds.
If the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the automatic transmission system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
Automatic transmission oiltemperature warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature is too high. If the light comes
on while driving, reduce the vehicle speed as
soon as safely possible until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the A/T
oil temperature warning light is on may
damage the automatic transmission.
Automatic transmission parkwarning light (
model)
WARNING
● If the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P (Park) po-
sition will not function and the transfer
case is in neutral.
● When parking, always make sure that
the 4WD shift indicator light illuminates
and the parking brake is set. Failure to
engage the transfer position in 2WD, 4H
or 4LO could result in the vehicle mov-
ing unexpectedly, resulting in serious
personal injury or property damage.
Instruments and controls2-15

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 ................8-7
Engine cooling system .............................8-9
Checking engine coolant level ..................8-10
Changing engine coolant .......................8-10
Engine oil ........................................ 8-11
Checking engine oil level .......................8-11
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-12
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-13
5-speed automatic transmission fluid
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-15
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-15
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..............8-15
Brake fluid .................................... 8-16
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) ....................8-16
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-16
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-16
Battery .......................................... 8-17
Jump starting ................................. 8-19
Variable voltage control system .....................8-19Drive belt
........................................ 8-20
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-21
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-21
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-21
In-cabin microfilter (if so equipped) ..............8-22
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-23
Cleaning ..................................... 8-23
Replacing .................................... 8-24
Brakes .......................................... 8-25
Fuses ........................................... 8-25
Engine compartment ........................... 8-26
Passenger compartment .......................8-27
Battery replacement .............................. 8-29
Key fob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-30
Lights ........................................... 8-31
Headlights .................................... 8-31
Fog

lights (if so equipped) ...................... 8-32
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-33
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-35
Tire pressure .................................. 8-35
Tire labeling ................................... 8-39
Types of tires .................................. 8-41
Tire chains .................................... 8-42
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-42

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re- insert it all the way. 5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be between the H (High) and
L (Low) marksB. This is the normal oper-
ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
the L (Low) mark
A, remove the oil filler cap
and pour recommended oil through the
opening. Do not overfill
C.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the severity
of operating conditions.
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ENGINE OIL
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-11

Car phone or CB radio.............4-72
CD care and cleaning ..............4-69
CD player (See audio system) . .4-44, 4-49, 4-56
Check tire press ..................2-5
Child restraints .......1-24,1-24,1-25,1-28
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-28
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-25,1-38,1-54,1-65
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-31
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-30
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-24
Cleaningexteriorandinterior...........7-2
Clock.......................4-43 (models without navigation system) ....4-43
Clockset.....................4-43
Clock set/adjustment ........4-7,4-43,4-47
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-16
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch ......2-37
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-13
Cold weather driving ...............5-41
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-44,4-49,4-56
Compass display .................2-10
Consolebox...................2-40
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Backbutton..................4-7
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
With navigation system .........4-4,4-5
Controls Audiocontrols(steeringwheel).......4-69
Heater and air conditioner
controls.............4-15,4-21,4-32 Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level .......8-10
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruisecontrol..................5-21
Cupholders...................2-45
Curtainside-impactandrolloverairbag....1-82
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-31
Defroster switch Rear window defroster switch .......2-28
Dimensionsandweights ............9-11
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-31
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-3
Door open warning light .............2-17
Drive belt .....................8-20
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
Driving the vehicle ................5-13
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-24
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ......................5-31 Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch
..................2-36
Emission control information label .......9-13
Emission control system warranty .......9-39
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-12
Blockheater.................5-42
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-10
Changingengineoil.............8-12
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-13
Checking engine coolant level .......8-10
Checking

engine oil level ..........8-11
Engine compartment check locations ....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-9
Engineoil...................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-7
Engineoilpressuregauge..........2-8
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-17
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Engine serial number ............9-13
Engine specifications .............9-9
Starting the engine .............5-12
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ............2-8
Enter button ....................4-4
Event data recorders ..............9-41
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extended storage switch ............8-28
10-2

Key fob battery replacement..........8-30
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-6
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-14
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-13
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel.....9-13
Engine serial number ............9-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-13
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-14
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-12
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-84
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-28
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-14
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-85,2-20
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-33
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-15
Bulb replacement ..............8-33
Charge warning light ............2-16
Foglights...................8-32
Foglightswitch ...............2-32
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-28
Headlight control switch ..........2-28
Headlights ..................8-31
Interiorlight..................2-52
Lightbulbs..................8-31
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-19 Passenger air bag and status light
.....1-79
Security indicator light ............2-22
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-14
Lights Maplights ..................2-54
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..............2-18
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-19
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-47
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-15
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-23
Underthehoodandvehicle .........8-4
Maintenancerequirements............8-2
Malfunction indicator light ............2-21
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Manual windows .................2-48
Maplights ....................2-54
Map pocket ....................2-43
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-31Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-15
Inside mirror .................3-15
Outside mirrors ...............3-16
Vanity mirror .................3-14
Mirrors ......................3-15
Mobileapps ...................4-71
Moonroof .....................2-51
Multi-remote control system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-6
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-71
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system ................2-25,3-2,5-12
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-104
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-6
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-12
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-13
Checking engine oil level ..........8-11
Engineoil...................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-7
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Oneshotcall .......4-76,4-90,4-99,4-100
Outside mirrors .................3-16
Overdrive switch .................5-17
10-4