fuel cap NISSAN FRONTIER 2018 Owner´s Manual

10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities...................................... 10-2
Fuel recommendation
(for QR25DE engine models) .................10-4
Fuel recommendation
(for VQ40DE models) ........................ 10-6
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) fuel
recommendation (if so equipped) ...........10-9
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations .......................... 10-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ......................10-12
Specifications ................................. 10-13
Engine ..................................... 10-13
Wheels and tires ............................ 10-14
Dimensions and weights ...................10-15
When traveling or registering in another
country ........................................ 10-16
Vehicle identification .......................... 10-16
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate ....................................... 10-16
Engine serial number ....................... 10-16
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-17
Emission control information label .........10-18 Tire and loading information label
..........10-18
Air conditioner specification label ...........10-19
Installing front license plate ....................10-19
Installing front license plate with
grommets .................................. 10-19
Installing front license plate without
grommets .................................. 10-19
Vehicle loading information ...................10-20
Terms ...................................... 10-20
Vehicle load capacity ....................... 10-21
Securing the load ........................... 10-22
Utili-track® channel system
(if so equipped) ............................. 10-23
Loading tips ................................ 10-28
Truck-camper loading information ............10-29
Crew cab models ........................... 10-29
King Cab® models .......................... 10-29
Special Body vehicles ....................... 10-29
L
ocation for center of gravity ...............10-29
Vehicle load weight capacity ...............10-30
Measurement of weights ...................10-30
Towing a trailer ................................ 10-30
Maximum load limits ....................... 10-31
Towing load/specification ..................10-34

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 80 L 21-1/8 gal 17-5/8 gal• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommenda-
tions (without Flexible Fuel Vehicle option)” or “Flexible
Fuel Vehicle (FFV) fuel recommendation (if so equipped)”
in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1: For additional
information, refer to
“Engine” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of
this manual. QR25DE
With oil filter
change 4.6 L 4-7/8 qt 4 qt • Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 5W-30 SN” is recommended.
• If the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent
motor oil that matches the above grade and viscosity.
For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation” in this section.
Without oil
filter change 4.3 L 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt
VQ40DE With oil filter
change 5.1 L 5-3/8 qt 4-1/2 qt • Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 SN” is
recommended.
• If the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent
motor oil that matches the above grade and viscosity.
For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation” in this section.
Without oil
filter change 4.8 L 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt
Engine coolant
(with reservoir) QR25DE
9.4 L 2-1/2 gal 2-1/8 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) or equivalent
VQ40DE 10.2 L 2-3/4 gal 2-1/4 gal
Manual transmission gear oil 5 M/T
2.9 L 3-1/8 qt 2-1/2 qt • Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ
Multi 75W-85
• If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ
Multi is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may
be used as a temporary replacement. However, use
Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ
Multi as soon as it is available.
6 M/T 4X2 4.0 L 4-1/4 qt 3-1/2 qt
6 M/T 4X4 4.2 L 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information

Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner speci-
fication label” in this section.
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R (KLH00-PAGR0)
or equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner speci-
fication label” in this section.
Windshield-washer fluid 4.5 L 1-1/4 gal 1 gal• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate
Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
FUEL RECOMMENDATION (for
QR25DE engine models)
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number
91).
CAUTION
∙ Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door
label can operate on E-85. Fuel system
or other damage can occur if E-85 is
used in vehicles that are not designed
to run on E-85. ∙ Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect
the warranty coverage.
∙ Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst. ∙ Do not use a fuel containing more
than 15% ethanol in your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed to run on a fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol.
Using a fuel containing more than 15%
ethanol in a vehicle not specifically
designed for a fuel containing more
than 15% ethanol can adversely affect
the emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle. Damage caused
by such fuel is not covered by the
NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Incorrect ignition timing may result in
spark knock, af ter-run and/or overheating,
which may cause excessive fuel consump-
tion or engine damage. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not
a cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLE (FFV) FUEL
RECOMMENDATION (if so
equipped)
Your vehicle is designed to use (E-85) Fuel
Ethanol, “Regular” unleaded regular gaso-
line or any percentage of the two fuels
combined.
U.S. government regulations require Fuel
Ethanol dispensing pumps to have a
small, square, orange and black label
with the common abbreviation or the
appropriate percentage for that region.
CAUTION
Use of other fuels such as Fuel Metha-
nol may cause powertrain damage or a
loss of vehicle performance.
Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will cause damage to the three-way
catalyst.
General information
This information is for Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(FFV) only. FFV vehicles can be identified by
the fuel filler door label that states Ethanol
(E-85) or Unleaded Gasoline Only. This sec-
tion only covers those subjects that are
unique to Flexible Fuel Vehicles.
CAUTION
Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door
label can operate on E-85. Fuel system
or other damage can occur if E-85 is
used in vehicles that are not designed
to run on E-85.
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
WARNING
∙ Ethanol vapors are extremely flam-mable and could cause serious per-
sonal injury.
∙ Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when removing
the fuel filler cap or filling the tank.
∙ Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame.
Fuel requirements
Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded
regular gasoline with an octane rating of at
least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Re-
search octane number 91), or E-85 fuel, or
any mixture of these two.
Technical and consumer information10-9

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
in this section. NISSAN recommends the
use of an energy conserving oil in order to
improve fuel economy.Select only engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standard-
ization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which do
not have the specified quality label should
not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important to select the engine oil
viscosity based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscos-
ity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or
its equivalent for the reason described in
“Change intervals.”
LTI2061
Technical and consumer information10-11

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
11-2

Engine cooling system..........8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-11
Engine oil pressure gauge ........2-8
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-17
Engine oil viscosity ............10-11
Engine serial number ..........10-16
Engine specifications ..........10-13
Starting the engine ............5-13
Engine Block Heater .............5-45
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-8
Enterbutton...................4-4
EventDatarecorders............10-47
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........8-25
Eyeglasscase.................2-45
F
Firstaidkit....................6-2
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ....6-2
Flattire....................6-3,6-4
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Clutchfluid.................8-12
Engine coolant ...............8-5 Engine oil
...................8-7
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-17
Foglightswitch................2-33
Four-Wheel Drive ...............5-26
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . . .1-81
Front power seat adjustment ........1-5
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-25
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating..........10-6,10-8
Fuel recommendation .......10-4,10-6
Loose fuel cap warning .......2-5,3-11
Fuel efficient driving tips ...........5-24
Fuel-filler door ..................3-11
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses .......................8-22
Fusiblelinks...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver. . .2-55, 2-56, 2-57, 2-58, 2-58, 2-59
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
................2-9
Trip odometer ................2-4
Voltmeter...................2-8
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-45
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® . .4-92
Hazardwarningflasherswitch........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-29
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-29
Headlights ...................8-27
Headrestraints.................1-10
Heatedseats..................2-34
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-17,4-29
Heater operation ..........4-20,4-30
Hill descent control switch ..........2-36
Hill descent control system .........5-41
Hill start assist system ............5-42
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-55, 2-56, 2-57, 2-58, 2-58, 2-59
Hood release ..................3-10
Horn.......................2-33
I
Ignition switch .................5-10
Immobilizer system ...........2-26,5-12
Important vehicle information label . . .10-17
In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-19
Increasing fuel economy ...........5-25
11-3

Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)...................2-20
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-16
Instrument brightness control .......2-32
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-32
Interiorlight...................2-54
iPod®Player...............4-63,4-65
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-31
J
Jumpseat.....................1-7
Jumpstarting ..............6-12,8-15
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .....8-25,8-26
Keyless entry Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) . . .3-7
Keys NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-2
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-19
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-17
Emission control information label . .10-18 Engine serial number
..........10-16
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-17
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-18
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-16
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-16
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-89
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System................1-31
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-19
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-90, 2-20
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-15
Bulb replacement .............8-29
Charge warning light ...........2-17
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-29
Foglights..................8-28
Foglightswitch..............2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-29
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-29
Headlights .................8-27
Interiorlight.................2-54
Lightbulbs.................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-20
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-83
Security indicator light ..........2-23
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................2-20
Lights ......................8-27 Maplights..................2-55
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-6Door 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........................2-20
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ........2-48
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-20
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-25
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-13
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
M
alfunctionindicatorlight..........2-22
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Manual windows ...............2-49
Maplights................... .2-55
Map pocket ................2-40, 2-41
Meters and gauges ...............2-3
Instrument brightness control .....2-32
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . .3-16
Outsidemirrors...............3-17
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Rearview...................3-15
Vanitymirror................3-15
Mirrors......................3-15
Mobile apps ...................4-73
Moonroof ....................2-52
N
NissanConnect® ................4-73
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ..................2-26,5-12
NISSAN voice recognition system .....4-101
O
Octane rating
(Seefueloctanerating).........10-6,10-8
Odometer ....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-10
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-11
Engine oil viscosity ............10-11
One shot call ..............4-83,4-94
Outsidemirrors.................3-17
Overdriveswitch................5-18
Overhead sunglasses holder ........2-45
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-14 Owner's manual order form
........10-48
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-48
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-21
Parking/parkingonhills.........5-34
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system . .4-92
Power Front seat adjustment ...........1-5
Power door locks ..............3-4
Poweroutlet................2-39
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Power steering system ..........5-35
Powerwindows..............2-50
Rearpowerwindows...........2-51
Poweroutlet..................2-39
Powersteering.................5-35
Powersteeringfluid..............8-11
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions .................5-6
Precautions on booster
seats............1-28, 1-41, 1-56, 1-68
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-28, 1-41, 1-56, 1-68
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-74
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Programmable features ............4-7Push starting
..................6-14
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-79
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-40
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-46,4-52
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-72
Readiness for inspection
maintenance (I/M) test ...........10-46
Rearpowerwindows............ .2-51
Rearseat.................... .1-6
Rearslidingwindow..............2-52
Rear sonar system ..............5-42
Rear sonar system OFF switch .......2-39
Rearviewmirror ................3-15
RearViewMonitor...............4-10
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-28
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.......2-28
Recommended Fluids ............10-2
Recorders EventData.................10-47
Refrigerant recommendation .......10-12
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-16
Remote keyless entry system ......3-6,3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-45
Roofrack................... .2-48
11-5

Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning .......2-5,3-11
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-18
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-20
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-83
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-18, 2-20
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-90, 2-20
Vehicle security system .........2-25
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................2-20
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-89
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-20
Audible reminders .............2-20
Indicatorlights...............2-20
Warninglights...............2-20
Warninglights.................2-20
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-14
Weights
(See dimensions and weights) .......10-15
Wheels and tires ............8-31,10-14
Wheel/tire size .................10-14
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-16
Windows ....................2-49 Locking passengers' windows .....2-51
Manual windows .............2-49
Powerwindows..............2-50
Rearpowerwindows...........2-51
Rearslidingwindow............2-52
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-13
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-20Wiper
Wiper blades ................8-20
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-28
11-8