lock NISSAN FRONTIER 2018 Owner´s Manual

Some day-to-day and regular mainte-
nance is essential to maintain your vehicle
good mechanical condition, as well as its
emissions and engine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure
that the scheduled maintenance, as well as
general maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one
who can ensure that your vehicle receives
proper maintenance. You are a vital link in
the maintenance chain.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal
day-to-day operation. They are essential
for proper vehicle operation. It is your re-
sponsibility to perform these procedures
regularly as prescribed.
Performing general maintenance checks
requires minimal mechanical skill and only
a few general automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done
by yourself, a qualified technician or, if you
prefer, a NISSAN dealer.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
The maintenance items listed in this sec-
tion are required to be serviced at regular
intervals. However under severe driving
conditions, additional or more frequent
maintenance will be required.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
If maintenance service is required or your
vehicle appears to malfunction, have the
systems checked and serviced. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
NISSAN technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists and are kept up-to-date with the
latest service information through techni-
cal bulletins, service tips and training pro-
grams. They are completely qualified to
work on NISSAN vehiclesbeforework be-
gins.
You can be confident that a NISSAN deal-
er’s service department can perform the
service needed to meet the maintenance
requirements on your vehicle. During the normal day-to-day operation of
the vehicle, general maintenance should
be performed regularly as prescribed in
this section. If you detect any unusual
sounds, vibrations or smells, be sure to
check for the cause or have it checked
promptly. In addition, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer if you think
that repairs are required.
When performing any checks or mainte-
nance work, closely observe the “Mainte-
nance precautions” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with“*”isf
ound in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be performed from time to time, unless
otherwise specified.
Doors and engine hood: Check that the
doors and engine hood operate properly.
Also ensure that all latches lock securely.
Lubricate hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers
and links if necessary. Make sure that the
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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Seats:Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
ensure they operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell.
The fluid should be at the bottom of the
filler opening. Vehicles operated in high
temperatures or under severe conditions
require frequent checks of the battery fluid
level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health. Brake fluid level*:
Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines
on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure the drive
belts are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level af ter
parking the vehicle on a level spot and
turning off the engine. Wait more than
15 minutes for the oil to drain back into the
oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no
loose supports, cracks or holes. If the
sound of the exhaust seems unusual or
there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immedi-
ately have the exhaust system inspected. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for
fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks af ter the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner af ter use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks or if
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Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the
instructions in the “Do-it-yourself ” section. • Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
in NISSAN automatic transmissions. If Genuine NISSAN
Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
may also be used. Do not mix with other fluids. Using flu-
ids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
or Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may damage the auto-
matic transmission. Damage caused by the use of other
automatic transmission fluids is not covered under the
NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Transfer fluid 2.0 L 2-1/8 qt 1-3/4 qt• Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recommended
• Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF may
cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability,
and may damage the transfer. Damage caused by the
use of other fluids is not covered by the NISSAN New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
Front final drive oil 0.85 L 1-3/4 pt 1-1/2 pt• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5
80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil
Rear final drive oil (except for 6 speed M/T or E-Lock ve-
hicles) 1.6 L 3-3/8 pt 2-7/8 pt• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5
synthetic 75W-90 or equivalent
Rear final drive oil (for 6 speed M/T or E-Lock vehicles) 2.0 L 4-1/4 pt 3-1/2 pt • Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil synthetic 75W-140 or API
GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-140
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) ——— • Genuine NISSAN PSF-II or equivalent.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 or
equivalent DOT 3
*2: Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
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ENGINE
ModelQR25DE VQ40DE
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHCGasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder in-line6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60°
Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.504 x 3.937 (89.0 x 100.0)3.760 x 3.622 (95.5 x 92)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 151.82 (2,488)241.27 (3,954)
Firing order 1–3–4–21–2–3–4–5–6
Idle speed
M/T
A/T in N (Neutral) position Refer to the “Emission control information label” on the underside of the hood.
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle
speed)
CO%atidle
Spark plug Standard PLZKAR6A-11
DILFR5A-11 ( for non FFV models)
DILFR5A-11D (for FFV models)
Spark plug gap (Nominal) in (mm) 0.043 (1.1)0.043 (1.1)
Camshaf t operation Timing chainTiming chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Check the tightness of the tie-down cleat
periodically during a trip to make sure the
center bolt has not become loose.
Install the tie-down cleat as follows:1. Remove the side channels by sliding them out the back of the truck bed.
Properly store the side channels.
2. Loosen the center bolt completely.
3. Insert the cleat into the channel per-pendicular to the channel as shown.
Then rotate the cleat clockwise 90° and
slide it to the desired location.
4. Position the cleat so the nubs on thebottom fully seat into the channel de-
tents.
LTI0103
LTI0104
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TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitch
Your vehicle may be equipped with an op-
tional trailer tow package. The trailer tow
package includes a receiver-type frame
mounted hitch. This hitch is rated for the
maximum towing capacity of this vehicle
when the proper towing equipment is
used. Choose a proper ball mount and
hitch ball that is rated for the trailer to be
towed. Genuine NISSAN ball mounts and
hitch balls are available from a NISSAN
dealer.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the op-
tional trailer tow package, check the tow-
ing capacity of your bumper hitch or
receiver-type frame mounted hitch.
Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and
trailer. A Genuine NISSAN trailer hitch is
available from a NISSAN dealer. Make sure
the trailer hitch is securely attached to the
vehicle to help avoid personal injury or
property damage due to sway caused by
crosswinds, rough road surfaces or pass-
ing trucks.
WARNING
Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be ca-
pable of towing a trailer heavier than
the weight rating of the hitch compo-
nents. Never exceed the weight rating
of the hitch components. Doing so can
cause serious personal injury or prop-
erty damage.
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and
weight rating for your trailer:∙ The required hitch ball size is stamped on most trailer couplers. Most hitch
balls also have the size printed on the
top of the ball.
∙ Choose the proper class hitch ball based on the trailer weight.
∙ The diameter of the threaded shank of the hitch ball must be matched to the
ball mount hole diameter. The hitch ball
shank should be no more than 1/16”
smaller than the hole in the ball mount. ∙ The threaded shank of the hitch ball
must be long enough to be properly
secured to the ball mount. There should
be at least 2 threads showing beyond
the lock washer and nut.
Ball mount
The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount
and the ball mount is inserted into the
hitch receiver. Choose a proper class ball
mount based on the trailer weight. Addi-
tionally, the ball mount should be chosen to
keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.
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Surge Brakes -The surge brake actuator is
mounted on the trailer tongue with a hy-
draulic line running to each trailer wheel.
Surge brakes are activated by the trailer
pushing against the hitch ball when the
tow vehicle is braking. Hydraulic surge
brakes are common on rental trailers and
some boat trailers. In this type of system,
there is no hydraulic or electric connection
for brake operation between the tow ve-
hicle and the trailer.
Electric Trailer Brakes -Electric braking
systems are activated by an electronic sig-
nal sent from a trailer brake controller (spe-
cial brake-sensing module). If electric trailer
brakes are used, refer to “Electric trailer
brake controller" in this section.
Have a professional supplier of towing
equipment make sure the trailer brakes are
properly installed and demonstrate proper
brake function testing.
Electric trailer brake controller
Trailers equipped with electric brakes may
require the installation of an af termarket
trailer brake controller.A Genuine NISSAN jumper harness is avail-
able that is specifically designed to be used
when installing an af termarket brake con-
troller.
Install the af termarket electric trailer brake
controller according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Pre-towing tips
∙ Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or un-
loaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive the
vehicle if it has an abnormal nose-up or
nose-down condition; check for im-
proper tongue load, overload, worn sus-
pension or other possible causes of ei-
ther condition.
∙ Always secure items in the trailer to pre- vent load shif t while driving.
∙ Keep the cargo load as low as possible in the trailer to keep the trailer center of
gravity low.
∙ Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the trailer load is in the front half and
40% is in the back half. Also make sure
the load is balanced side to side. ∙ Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure,
vehicle tire pressure, trailer light opera-
tion, and trailer wheel lug nuts every
time you attach a trailer to the vehicle.
∙ Be certain your rearview mirrors con- form to all federal, state or local regula-
tions. If not, install any mirrors required
for towing before driving the vehicle.
∙ Determine the overall height of the ve- hicle and trailer so the required clear-
ance is known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding
of the vehicle’s behavior, you should prac-
tice turning, stopping and backing up in an
area which is free from traffic. Steering sta-
bility and braking performance will be
somewhat different than under normal
driving conditions.
∙ Always secure items in the trailer to pre- vent load shif t while driving.
∙ Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or lock to prevent the coupler from in-
advertently becoming unlatched.
∙ Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
∙ Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
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∙ Always drive your vehicle at a moderatespeed.
∙ When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move
your hand in the direction in which you
want the trailer to go. Make small cor-
rections and back up slowly. If possible,
have someone guide you when you are
backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if you
must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shif t lever to the P (Park)
position before blocking the wheels
and applying the parking brake, trans-
mission damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer
wheels.
3. Af ter the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the
blocks absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake. 5. Shif t the transmission into P (Park).
6. Make sure the
indicator light (if so
equipped) indicates the transfer case is
in 4H, 4L, or 2H and that the ATP light is
off. If the
indicator light is flashing,
or the ATP light is ON, make sure the
transmission is in P (Park) (A/T) and
turn the 4WD switch to 2WD or 4H. For
additional information, refer to “Auto-
matic transmission park warning light”
in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion and “Using 4-wheel drive (4WD)” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
7. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shif t the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks. ∙ While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce your
speed and shif t to a lower gear. Avoid
long or repeated use of the brakes
when descending a hill, as this reduces
their effectiveness and could cause
overheating. Shif ting to a lower gear in-
stead provides “engine braking” and re-
duces the need to brake as frequently.
∙ If the engine coolant temperature rises to a high temperature, refer to “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
∙ Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal circumstances.
∙ Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first 500 miles (805 km).
∙ For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do tow, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h).
∙ Have your vehicle serviced more of ten than at intervals specified. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Mainte-
nance Schedules” in the “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual.
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11 Index
4WD.......................5-26
4WDwarninglight ..............2-15
4-Wheel Drive.................5-26
5-Speed automatic transmission
fluid(ATF)....................8-11
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system .....................5-37
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-74
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)............... .1-81
Air bag warning labels ............1-89
Airbagwarninglight .........1-90, 2-20
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-90, 2-20
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation .....4-21,4-29
Air conditioner service ..........4-31
Air conditioner specification label . .10-19
Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations .......10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ...........10-12
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-17,4-29
Servicing air conditioner ........4-31
Air flow charts .................4-22 Alarm system
(See vehicle security system)
.......2-25
Anchor point locations ...........1-34
Antenna ....................4-73
Antifreeze ...................5-43
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-15
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-36
Apps .......................4-73
Audible reminders ..............2-24
Audiosystem.................4-31 AMradioreception............4-32
Bluetooth® audio .........4-69,4-70
Compact disc (CD)
player.............4-44,4-50,4-57
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-40
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ................4-46,4-52
FMradioreception............4-32
iPod®Player.............4-63,4-65
iPod® player operation ......4-63,4-65
Radio ....................4-31
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-72
Autolightswitch ...............2-30
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-51
Automatic transmission position
indicatorlight...............2-21
Driving with automatic
transmission ................5-14
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-16
Automatic door locks .............3-6 AUXjack....................4-58
B
Back button ...................4-7
Battery..................5-43,8-14 Charge warning light ...........2-17
Battery replacement ............8-25
Keyfob................8-25,8-26
Before starting the engine .........5-13
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-16
Bluetooth® audio ...........4-69,4-70
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system .....................4-92
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
without Navigation System ........4-80
Bluetooth® streaming audio with
NavigationSystem..............4-70
Booster seats .................1-68
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-36
Brakefluid.................8-12
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-29
Brakesystem...............5-35
Brakewarninglight............2-16
Brakewearindicators.......2-24, 8-21
Parking brake operation .........5-21
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-21
B

rakefluid...................8-12
Brakes......................8-21
Brakesystem.................5-35
Break-in schedule ..............5-24

Brightness/contrast button.........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-32
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-15
Bulb replacement ...............8-29
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargolightswitch...............2-34
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-20
Car phone or CB radio ............4-79
CDcareandcleaning.............4-71
CD player (See audio system) .4-44, 4-50, 4-57
Childrestraints........1-25, 1-26, 1-28, 1-31 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System..............1-31
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-28, 1-41, 1-56, 1-68
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-34
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-33
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-24
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clock set/adjustment .............4-7
Clock setting (models with Navigation
System)......................4-7
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System) ...........4-41,4-43,4-47,4-49
Clutch Clutchfluid.................8-12
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch . . .2-38 C.M.V.S.S. certification label
.........10-17
Cold weather driving .............5-43
Compact disc (CD) player . . .4-44, 4-50, 4-57
Compass display ................2-11
Connect phone ................4-74
Console box ..................2-45
Control panel buttons .............4-4
Back button .................4-7
Brightness/contrast button .......4-9
Enterbutton.................4-4
Settingbutton................4-7
Withnavigationsystem .......4-4,4-5
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .....4-72
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-17,4-29
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol .................5-22
Cupholders ..................2-46
Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag....................... .1-87
D
Daytime Running Light System .......2-32
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-28
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.....2-28 Dimensions and weights
..........10-15
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-32
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ..........4-4
Door locks ....................3-3
Door open warning light ...........2-17
Drivebelt ....................8-16
Driving Coldweatherdriving...........5-43
Driving with automatic transmission .5-14
Driving with manual transmission . . .5-18
Precautions when starting and driving .5-2
Driving the vehicle ...............5-14
E
Economy - fuel .................5-25
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system......................5-33
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
systemswitch.................2-37
Emission control information label . . . .10-18
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-45
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-10
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine

compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
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