ignition NISSAN FRONTIER 2018 Owner´s Manual

15. Electronic locking rear differential(E-Lock) system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
Heated seat switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
Rear sonar switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-39)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch (P. 2-35)
16. Shif t lever (P. 5-14)
17. 4WD shif t switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-26)
18. Climate controls (P. 4-17, P. 4-26)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-10)
21. Tilt steering wheel control
(if so equipped) (P. 3-14)
22. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-34) Clutch interlock (clutch start)
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-36)
Outside mirror controls
(if so equipped) (P. 3-15) 1. Warning and indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Change/reset button
6. Voltmeter (if so equipped) 7. Odometer
Twin trip odometer
Trip computer (if so equipped)Instrument brightness control knob
8. Engine oil pressure gauge
9. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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METERS AND GAUGES
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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedom-
eter and odometer. The speedometer is
located on the right side of the meter clus-
ter. The odometer is located within the trip
computer.
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer/twin trip odometer is dis-
played when the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle is driven.
The twin trip odometer records the dis-
tance of individual trips.Changing the display
For vehicles equipped with twin trip odom-
eter, pressing the change/reset button
changes the display as follows:
Trip
→
Trip→Trip
LIC3629With twin trip odometer
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The low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated until the tires are inflated to the
recommended COLD tire pressure. The
CHECK TIRE PRES (pressure) warning mes-
sage is displayed each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated.
For additional information, refer to “Low tire
pressure warning light” in this section, “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section, and “Wheels
and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
Do not rev the engine into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shif t to a higher gear or reduce
engine speed. Operating the engine in
the red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature. The engine coolant tempera-
ture is within the normal range
1when
the gauge needle points within the zone
shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies
with the outside air temperature and driv-
ing conditions.
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CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon
as safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the ve-
hicle may seriously damage the engine.
For additional information, refer to “If
your vehicle overheats” in the “In case
of emergency ” section of this manual
for immediate action required.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during brak-
ing, turning, acceleration, or going up or
down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) af-
ter the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
The low fuel warning light comes on when
the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge reg-
isters 0 (Empty). The
indicates that the fuel-filler
door is located on the driver’s side of the
vehicle.
CAUTION
∙ If the vehicle runs out of fuel, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
Af ter a few driving trips. the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
af ter a few driving trips, have the ve-
hicle inspected. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
∙ For additional information, refer to “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.
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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
(if so equipped)
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication
system oil pressure while the engine is run-
ning. The needle should be in the middle of
the gauge when the engine is running.
CAUTION
∙ This gauge is not designed to indicatelow engine oil level. Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Engine oil” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
∙ If the gauge needle does not movewith the proper amount of engine oil,
have the vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. Continued vehicle op-
eration in such a condition could
cause serious damage to the engine.
VOLTMETER (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the voltmeter indicates the bat-
tery voltage. When the engine is running, it
indicates the generator voltage.
While cranking the engine, the volts drop
below the normal range. If the needle is not
in the normal range (11 - 15 volts)
1while
the engine is running, it may indicate that
the charging system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)
The display of the trip computer is situated
in the speedometer display. When the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position, the
display scrolls all the modes of the trip
computer and then shows the mode cho-
sen before the ignition switch was placed
in the OFF position.When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, modes of the trip computer can
be selected by pressing the change/reset
button. The following modes can be selected:
Distance To Empty
(DTE—mile or km)
The DTE mode provides you with an esti-
mation of the distance that can be driven
before refueling. The DTE is constantly be-
ing calculated, based on the amount of fuel
in the fuel tank and the actual fuel con-
sumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The DTE mode includes a low range warn-
ing feature: when the fuel level is low, the
DTE mode is automatically selected and
the digits blink in order to draw the driver’s
attention. Press the change/reset button if
you wish to return to the mode that was
selected before the warning occurred. The
DTE mark will remain blinking until the ve-
hicle is refueled.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the
DTE display will change to (----).NOTE:
∙ If the amount of fuel added while the
ignition switch is off is small, the dis-
play just before the ignition switch is
turned off may continue to be dis-
played.
∙When driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shif ts, which may
momentarily change the display.
Average fuel consumption
(Mpg or l/100km)
The average fuel consumption mode
shows the average fuel consumption since
the last reset. Resetting is done by pressing
the change/reset button for more than ap-
proximately 1 second. The display is up-
dated every 30 seconds. At about the first
1/3 miles (500 m) af ter a reset, the display
shows (----).
Average speed (mph or km/h)
The average speed mode shows the aver-
age vehicle speed since last reset. Reset-
ting is done by pressing the change/reset
button for more than approximately 1 sec-
ond. The display is updated every 30 sec-
onds. The first 30 seconds af ter a reset, the
display shows (----).
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Journey time
The journey time mode shows the time
since the last reset. The displayed time can
be reset by pressing the change/reset but-
ton for more than approximately 1 second.
Trip computer reset
Pressing the change/reset button for
more than 3 seconds will reset all modes
except Trip A and distance to empty.This unit has the following functions:
∙ Measures terrestrial magnetism and in- dicates heading direction of vehicle
∙ Indicates outside air temperature
With the ignition switch in the ON position,
press the
orbutton as de-
scribed in the charts below to activate vari-
ous features of the automatic anti-glare
rearview mirror.
Type A (if so equipped)
Press and hold
the
button for
about: Feature:
(Press button again for about
1 second to change settings)
1 second Compass toggles on/off
8 seconds Automatic anti-glare/indicator
light toggles on/off
11 seconds Compass zone can be changed
to correct false compass read-
ings
13 seconds Compass enters calibration
mode
Type B (if so equipped)
Press and hold
the
button for
about:Feature:
(Press button again for about
1 second to change settings)
1 second Compass toggles on/off
8 seconds Compass zone can be changed
to correct false compass read-
ings
10 seconds Compass enters calibration
mode
For additional information, refer to “Auto-
matic anti-glare rearview mirror” in the
“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion of this manual.
COMPASS AND OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
(if so equipped)
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OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Push theorbutton for about
1 second when the ignition key is in the ON
position to toggle the outside temperature
and compass direction display
1on or off.
∙ To change from °F to °C, push and hold the
button for about 5 seconds or
the
button for about 3 seconds
until the display begins to flash. Press
the button again to toggle between °C
and °F. ∙ When the outside temperature is be-
tween 140°F (60°C) and 194°F (90°C), the
display will read 140°F (60°C). When the
temperature is above 194°F (90°C), the
display will read “SC”.
∙ When the outside temperature is be- tween than -40°F (-40°C) and -60°F
(-51°C), the display will read -40°F (-40°C).
When the temperature is below -60°F
(-51°C), the display will read “OC”. ∙ The outside temperature sensor is lo-
cated in front of the radiator. The sensor
may be affected by road or engine heat,
wind direction and other driving condi-
tions. The display may differ from the
actual outside temperature or the tem-
perature displayed on various signs or
billboards.
COMPASS
Push theorbutton for about
1 second when the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position to toggle the outside
temperature and compass direction dis-
play
1on or off. The display will indicate
the direction that the vehicle is heading.
N: North
E: East
S: South
W: West
If the display reads “C”, calibrate the com-
pass by driving the vehicle in three com-
plete circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
You can also calibrate the compass by driv-
ing your vehicle on your everyday route.
The compass will be calibrated once it has
tracked three complete circles.
Type A (if so equipped)
WIC0904
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC0583
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CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
,or,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) come
on briefly and then go off:
or,,,,,
,,
If any light fails to come on or operate in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-
function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
WARNING LIGHTS
This vehicle has various warning lights that
may illuminate to indicate a potential prob-
lem. For additional information, refer to the
specific light in this section.
4WD warning light(
model)
The 4WD warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
It turns off soon af ter the engine is started.
If the engine or vehicle is not functioning
properly, the warning light will either re-
main illuminated or blink. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Using 4–wheel drive
(4WD)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
CAUTION
∙ If the warning light comes on or blinks during operation, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
∙ Do not drive on dry hard surface roads in the 4H or 4LO position. If the 4WD
warning light turns on when you are
driving on dry hard surface roads:
– in the 4H position, shif t the 4WD shif t switch to 2WD. – in the 4LO position for automatic
transmission models, stop the ve-
hicle and shif t the shif t lever to the
N (Neutral) position with the brake
pedal depressed and shif t the 4WD
shif t switch to 2WD.
– in the 4LO position for manual transmission models, stop the ve-
hicle and shif t the shif t lever to the
N (Neutral) position with the clutch
pedal depressed and shif t the 4WD
shif t switch to 2WD,
∙ If the warning light is still on af ter the above operation, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (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
operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
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properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function 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 oiltemperature warning light
(if so equipped)
This light comes on when the automatic
transmission 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 transmissionpark warning light
(
model)
WARNING
∙ If the ATP light is ON, this indicates that the automatic transmission P
(Park) position will not function and
the transfer case is in neutral.
∙ When parking, always make sure that the 4WD shif t indicator light illumi-
nates and the parking brake is set.
Failure to engage the transfer posi-
tion in 2WD, 4H or 4LO could result in
the vehicle moving unexpectedly, re-
sulting in serious personal injury or
property damage.
∙ Shif t the 4WD switch into the 2WD, 4H or 4LO position again to turn off the
ATP warning light when the shif t lever
is in the P position and the ATP warn-
ing light is ON. (Before shif ting the
4WD switch into the 4LO position,
move the shif t lever into the N posi-
tion once, shif t the shif t lever into P
again and make sure the ATP warning
light is OFF.) This light indicates that the automatic
transmission parking function is not en-
gaged. If the transfer control is not secured
in any drive position while the shif t lever is
in the P (Park) position, the transmission will
disengage and the drive wheels will not
lock.
orBrake
warning light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine
is running with the parking brake not ap-
plied, stop the vehicle and perform the fol-
lowing:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.
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