tailgate NISSAN FRONTIER 2015 D23 / 3.G Owners Manual

1. Rear sliding window (if so equipped)(P.2-51)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-15)
3. Truck box, tailgate (P. 3-18)
4. Rearview camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-10)
5. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-31)
6. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-11, 9-43)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LII2111
EXTERIOR REAR
0-4Illustrated table of contents

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys
(if so equipped) ................................3-2
Doors ............................................3-3
Locking with key ................................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob ....................3-4
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped) ................................3-4
Rear doors (if so equipped) ......................3-5
Automatic door locks (if so equipped). . . ..........3-5
Child safety rear door lock (if so equipped) ........3-6
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped) .........3-6
How to use remote keyless entry system ..........3-7
Hood ........................................... 3-10
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-11Fuel-filler cap
................................. 3-11
Steering wheel ................................... 3-13
Tilt operation (if so equipped) ...................3-13
Sun visors ....................................... 3-14
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...................3-14
Mirrors .......................................... 3-15
Rearview mirror (if so equipped) .................3-15
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-15
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-16
Truck box ........................................ 3-18
Tailgate ....................................... 3-18
Bed Extender (if so equipped) ..................3-22
Tie down hooks (if so equipped) ................3-23

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 information” in
the “Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
WARNING
●
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.
LPD0270
TRUCK BOX
3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Disconnecting the rear camera (if so
equipped)
Before removing the tailgate disconnect the rear
camera by performing the following:1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connector bracket
1located on the rear
sill.
2. Remove the connector bracket
2from the
sill by pressing the locking tab inward, in the
direction shown, while pulling the bracket
apart. 3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness
3
by pressing inward on the locking tab, in the
direction shown, while pulling the connec-
tors apart. Hold the connector firmly to pre-
vent the connector in the chassis harness
from falling into the sill.
4. Take the chassis plug and bracket from the glove box and connect them to the chassis
wiring harness to avoid contamination 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 harness to
avoid contamination which will lead to mal-
function of the rear camera.
7. Remove the tailgate. For additional informa- tion, refer to “Removing the tailgate” in this
section.
LPD2097
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-19

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.
● After 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 left side hinge.
Installing the tailgate
1. Insert the tailgate into the left side hinge.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 15 degree angle and insert into the right side hinge.
3. Continue to hold the tailgate at a 15 degree angle and attach the tailgate support cables.
4. Close the tailgate securely.
LPD2208
3-20Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Connecting the rear camera (if so
equipped)
Before closing the tailgate reconnect the rear
camera by performing the following:1. After attaching the rear tailgate to the truck, keep the tailgate open and check that the
tailgate harness is not hanging below the
tailgate.
2. Remove the connector bracket
2from the
sill by pressing the locking tab inward, in the
direction shown, while pulling the bracket
apart. 3. Disconnect the chassis plug and bracket
from the chassis wiring harness
3. Keep
the connector and bracket in a safe place
such as the glove box.
4. Disconnect the tailgate plug from the tail- gate wiring harness. Keep the tailgate 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
1to the rear sill.
7. Close the tailgate securely.
Locking the tailgate
To lock the tailgate, turn the key toward the pas-
senger side of the vehicle
1. To unlock, turn the
key toward the driver side
2.
LPD2097LPD0272
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-21

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 tailgate
to secure cargo.
Positioning the bed extender
To use the bed extender in the inward position
perform the following:
1. Rotate the bed extender
1toward the cab
of the truck.
2. If necessary, remove tethers from the tailgate latch.
3. Tighten the knobs to secure the extender 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 extender2away from the
cab of the truck until the extender sits on the
tailgate.
3. Lock the buckles
3into the tailgate latch on
both sides.
The bed extender can be adjusted in the outward
position by moving the extender along the rail.
LPD0480LPD0479
3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments

NOTE:
Use care when rotating extender, buckles
may come in contact with the truck bed
railing.
Removing and installing the bed
extender
To remove or install the bed extender perform the
following:1. Open the tailgate.
2. Rotate the bed extender into a vertical posi- tion and lift 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 following: 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 extender 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 be evenly
distributed over both the front and the rear
axles.
● All cargo should be securely fastened with
ropes or straps to prevent it from shifting or
sliding within the vehicle.
WARNING
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
LTI0102
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-23

When the shift lever is shifted into the R (Re-
verse) position, the monitor display shows the
view to the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use of the RearView
Monitor could result in serious injury or
death.
●The RearView Monitor is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for proper back-
ing. Always turn and look out the win-
dows, and check mirrors to be sure that
it is safe to move before operating the
vehicle. Always back up slowly.
● The system is designed as an aid to the
driver in showing large stationary ob-
jects directly behind the vehicle, to help
avoid damaging the vehicle.
● The system cannot completely elimi-
nate blind spots and may not show ev-
ery object. ●
Underneath the bumper and the corner
areas of the bumper cannot be viewed
on the RearView Monitor because of its
monitoring range limitation. The system
will not show small objects below the
bumper, and may not show objects
close to the bumper or on the ground.
● Objects viewed in the RearView Moni-
tor differ from actual distance because
a wide-angle lens is used.
● Objects in a RearView Monitor will ap-
pear visually opposite than when
viewed in the rear view and outside
mirrors.
● Make sure that the tailgate is securely
closed when backing up.
● Do not put anything on the rearview
camera. The rearview camera is in-
stalled below the tailgate.
● When washing the vehicle with high
pressure water, be sure not to spray it
around the camera. Otherwise, water
may enter the camera unit causing wa-
ter condensation on the lens, a mal-
function, fire or an electric shock. ●
Do not strike the camera. It is a preci-
sion instrument. Otherwise, it may mal-
function or cause damage resulting in a
fire or an electric shock.CAUTION
There is a plastic cover over the camera.
Do not scratch the cover when cleaning
dirt or snow from the cover.
REARVIEW MONITOR (if so
equipped)
4-10Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start........2-25,3-2,5-12
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-24
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-25
Service manual order form ...........9-42
Servicing air conditioner .............4-34
Setting button ...................4-7
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-14
Manual transmission .............5-18
Shift lock release .................5-16
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-22
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems) . . .1-82
Smartphone connectivity ............4-71
Sonar Rear system .................5-40
Spark plug replacement .............8-21
Spark plugs ...................8-21
Specifications ...................9-9
Speedometer ...................2-4
SRS warning label ................1-84
Stability control .................5-37
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-12
Jump starting .............6-11,8-19
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting .................6-13
Starting the engine .............5-12
Starting the engine ...............5-12
Steering Power steering fluid .............8-15
Power steering system ...........5-34
Tilting steering wheel ............3-13
Steering wheel ..................3-13 Steering wheel audio control switch
......4-69
Stoplight.....................8-33
Storage......................2-39
Storage tray ................2-39,2-41
Sunglassescase.................2-43
Sunroof(seeMoonroof).............2-51
Sun visors ....................3-14
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-84
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-85, 2-20
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-77
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-84
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-70
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-70
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-29
Automatic power window switch ......2-50
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch ....2-37
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ................2-36
Foglightswitch ...............2-32
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-28
Headlight control switch ..........2-28
Hill descent control switch .........2-35
Ignition switch ................5-10
Instrument brightness control ........2-31
Overdrive switch ...............5-17
Power door lock switch ............3-4
Rear sonar system off switch ........2-37
Rear

window defroster switch .......2-28
Turn signal switch ..............2-32
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. .2-34
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27 T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Tailgate ......................3-18
Tailgate latch ............3-18,3-22,3-23
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-25,3-2,5-12
Three-way catalyst ................5-3
Tie down hooks .................3-23
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-13
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ...................6-5
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-14
Tire chains ..................8-42
Tire pressure .................8-35
Tire rotation..................8-42
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-44
Types of tires .................8-41
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-38
Wheels and tires ...............8-35
Wheel/tire size ................9-10
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-18
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-3
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-30
Towing 2-wheel drive models ............6-15
4-wheel drive models ............6-16
Flattowing..................9-37
Towing load/specification ..........9-30
Towtrucktowing...............6-14
Trailer towing .................9-26
10-6