height NISSAN FRONTIER 2018 Owner´s Manual

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall lengthShort wheel base in (mm)205.5 (5,220)
Long wheel base in (mm)219.4 (5,574)
Overall width in (mm)72.8 (1,850)
Overall height With roof rack in (mm)73.9 (1,878)
Without roof rack S and SV I-4 King Cab® models in (mm)68.7 (1,745)
SV, DR and Pro-4X King Cab® models in (mm)69.7 (1,770)
Crew Cab models in (mm)70.1 (1,780)
Track Width Front and rear in (mm)61.8 (1,570)
Wheelbase Short wheel base in (mm)126.0 (3,200)
Long wheel base in (mm)139.7 (3,550)
Gross vehicle weight rating lbs. (kg)
Refer to the “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. cer-
tification label” on the center pillar
between the driver’s side front and
rear doors.
Gross axle weight rating
Front lbs. (kg)
Rear lbs. (kg)
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5,815 lbs. (2638 kg) GVWR
– 5,185 lbs. (2352 kg) GVW
= 630 lbs. (286 kg) Available for tongue weight
11,133 lbs. (5050 kg) GCWR
– 5,185 lbs. (2352 kg) GVW
= 5,948 lbs. (2698 kg) Capacity available for towing
630 lbs. (286 kg) Available tongue weight
/ 5,948 lbs. (2698 kg) Available capacity
= 10 % tongue weight
The available towing capacity may be less
than the maximum towing capacity due to
the passenger and cargo load in the ve-
hicle.
Remember to keep trailer tongue weight
between 10 - 15 percent of the trailer weight
or within the trailer tongue load specifica-
tion recommended by the trailer manufac-
turer. If the tongue load becomes exces-
sive, rearrange the cargo to obtain the
proper tongue load. Do not exceed the
maximum tongue weight specification shown in the “Towing Load/Specification”
chart even if the calculated available
tongue weight is greater than 15 percent. If
the calculated tongue weight is less than
10 percent, reduce the total trailer weight to
match the available tongue weight.
Always verif y that available capacities are
within the required ratings.
Trailer frontal area
CAUTION
Exceeding the maximum trailer frontal
area specification may exceed the tow-
ing capacity of the vehicle. This may af-
fect the towing performance and lead
to vehicle damage.
The trailer frontal area affects the towing
load of a trailer. The frontal area is the total
area of the vehicle and trailer that is af-
fected by air resistance while towing. Do
not exceed the maximum trailer frontal
area specification shown in the "Towing
Load/Specification” chart. The frontal area
can be determined by multiplying the
width of the trailer by the height of the
trailer. For example, a trailer that is 8 feet
wide by 6 feet tall has a trailer frontal area of
48 square feet.
TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION
WARNING
The towing capacities provided in this
manual are for general reference only.
The safe towing capacity of your vehicle
is affected by dealer and factory in-
stalled options and passenger and
cargo loads. You must weigh the vehicle
and trailer as described in this manual
to determine the actual vehicle towing
capacity. Do not exceed the published
maximum towing capacity or the GCWR
or the GVWR shown on the
FMVSS/CMVSS label. Doing so can re-
sult in an accident causing serious per-
sonal injury or property damage.
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Bumper towing
The Genuine NISSAN step bumper has pro-
visions to install a trailer hitch ball and is
designed to tow trailers of a maximum
weight of 3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg).
To install a trailer hitch ball cut out the circle
in the center of the step bumper
A, then
remove it to install the trailer hitch ball.
Weight carrying hitches
A weight carrying or “dead weight” ball
mount is one that is designed to carry the
whole amount of tongue weight and gross
weight directly on the ball mount and on
the receiver.
Weight distribution hitch
This type of hitch is also called a “load-
leveling” or “equalizing” hitch. A set of bars
attach to the ball mount and to the trailer
to distribute the tongue weight (hitch
weight) of your trailer. Many vehicles can’t
carry the full tongue weight of a given
trailer, and need some of the tongue
weight transferred through the frame and
pushing down on the front wheels. This
gives stability to the tow vehicle.
A weight-distributing hitch system (Class
IV) is recommended if you plan to tow trail-
ers with a maximum weight over 5,000 lbs.
(2,268 kg). Check with the trailer and towing
equipment manufacturers to determine if
they recommend the use of a weight-
distributing hitch system. NOTE:
A weight-distributing hitch system may
affect the operation of trailer surge
brakes. If you are considering use of a
weight-distributing hitch system with a
surge brake-equipped trailer, check with
the surge brake, hitch or trailer manufac-
turer to determine if and how this can be
done.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the
weight-distributing hitch system.
General set-up instructions are as follows:
1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level sur- face. With the ignition on and the doors
closed, allow the vehicle to stand for
several minutes so that it can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the
center of the vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and ad- just the hitch equalizers so that the
front bumper height is within 0 -
.5 inches (0 – 13 mm) of the reference
height measured in step 2. The rear
bumper should be no higher than the
reference height measured in step 2.
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WARNING
Properly adjust the weight distributing
hitch so the rear of the bumper is no
higher than the measured reference
height when the trailer is attached. If
the rear bumper is higher than the mea-
sured reference height when loaded,
the vehicle may handle unpredictably
which could cause a loss of vehicle con-
trol and cause serious personal injury or
property damage.
Sway control device
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buf-
feting caused by other vehicles can affect
trailer handling. Sway control devices may
be used to help control these affects. If you
choose to use one, contact a reputable
trailer hitch supplier to make sure the sway
control device will work with the vehicle,
hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake system.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the
sway control device.
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow
trailers of a maximum weight of 2,000 lbs.
(907 kg).
Class II hitch
Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver,
ball mount and hitch ball) can be used to
tow trailers of a maximum weight of
3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg).
The Genuine NISSAN step bumper is con-
sidered a Class II ball mount.
Class III hitch
Class III trailer hitch equipment (receiver,
ball mount and hitch ball) can be used to
tow trailers of a maximum weight of
5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg).
Class IV hitch
Class IV trailer hitch equipment (receiver,
ball mount and hitch ball) can be used to
tow trailers of a maximum weight of
10,000 lbs. (4,535 kg). A weight distributing
hitch should be used to tow trailers that
weigh over 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg).
Your vehicle may be equipped with Class IV
trailer hitch equipment that has a
10,000 lbs. (4,535 kg) maximum weight rat-
ing, but your vehicle is only capable of tow-
ing the maximum trailer weights shown in
the “Towing Load/Specification” chart in
this section.
CAUTION
∙ Special hitches which include framereinforcements are required for tow-
ing above 2,000 lbs. (907 kg). Suitable
Genuine NISSAN hitches, ball mounts
and hitch balls for pickup trucks and
sport utility vehicles are available at a
NISSAN dealer.
∙ The hitch should not be attached to or affect the operation of the impact-
absorbing bumper.
WARNING
∙ Do not use axle-mounted hitches.
∙ Do not modif y the vehicle exhaustsystem, brake system, etc. to install a
trailer hitch.
∙ To reduce the possibility of additional damage if your vehicle is struck from
the rear, where practical, remove the
receiver when not in use.
∙ Regularly check that all trailer hitch mounting bolts are securely
mounted.
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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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Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Childseatbelts .....1-28, 1-41, 1-56, 1-68
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-45
Seat Jumpseat.................. .1-7
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-3
Front power seat adjustment ......1-5
Seatback pockets ...............2-41
Seat belt Childsafety.................1-25
Infants and small children ........1-26
InjuredPerson .............. .1-18
Largerchildren.............. .1-27
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-15
Pregnant women .............1-18
Seat belt extenders ............1-24
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-25
Seatbelts................1-15, 7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-24
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-18
Seat belt extenders ..............1-24
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-18, 2-20
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-34
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-3
Rearseat.................. .1-6
Security indicator light ............2-23
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-26,5-12 Security systems
Vehicle security system .........2-25
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-21
Service manual order form ........10-48
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-31
Settingbutton..................4-7
Shif ting Automatic transmission .........5-15
Manual transmission ...........5-19
Shiftlockrelease................5-17
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-24
Side air bag system (See supplemental side
air bag, curtain and rollover air
bag systems) ..................1-87
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-74
Smartphone connectivity ..........4-73
Sonar Rear system ................5-42
Spark plug replacement ...........8-17
Spark plugs ...................8-17
Specifications .................10-13
Speedometer ..................2-4
SRS warning label ...............1-89
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tability control ................5-38
Standard maintenance ............9-7
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-13
Jumpstarting ............6-12,8-15
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Push starting ................6-14
Starting the engine ............5-13
Starting the engine ..............5-13
Steering Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Powersteeringsystem..........5-35 Tilting steering wheel
...........3-14
Steering wheel .................3-14
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-72
Stoplight....................8-29
Storage.....................2-40
Storagetray...............2-42,2-43
Sunglasses case ................2-45
Sunglasses holder ..............2-45
Sunroof (see Moonroof ) ...........2-52
Sunvisors....................3-14
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-89
Supplemental air bag warning
light ....................1-90, 2-20
Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................... .1-81
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-89
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-74
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-74
Switch Autolightswitch..............2-30
Automatic power window switch . . .2-51
Clutch interlock (clutch start)
switch....................2-38
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ...............2-37
Foglightswitch..............2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch . . . .2-29
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-29
Hilldescentcontrolswitch........2-36
Ignition switch ...............5-10
Instrument brightness control .....2-32
Overdriveswitch..............5-18
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