parking brake NISSAN FRONTIER 2018 Owner´s Manual

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
9-4Maintenance and schedules

∙ 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

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
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