NISSAN FRONTIER 2018 Owner´s Manual

6. Replace the filter cover. The cover willclick into place under the tab.
7. Install the glove box door.CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear af ter using
the windshield-washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other mate-
rial may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your
windshield is clean if beads do not form
when rinsing with clear water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer solution or a mild de-
tergent. Then rinse the blades with clear
water. If your windshield is still not clear
af ter cleaning the blades and using the
wiper, replace the blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.
REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Lif t the wiper arm away from the wind- shield.
2. Push and hold the release tab
A, and
then move the wiper blade down
B
the wiper arm to remove.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
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CAUTION
∙ Af ter wiper blade replacement, returnthe wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when
the hood is opened.
∙ Make sure the wiper blades contact the glass; otherwise the arms may be
damaged from wind pressure.
∙ Worn windshield wiper blades can damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.
If you wax the surface of the hood, be care-
ful not to let wax get into the windshield-
washer nozzle . This may cause clogging or
improper windshield-washer operation. If
wax gets into the nozzle, remove it with a
needle or small pin
1.If the brakes do not operate properly, have
the brakes checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The front and rear disc-type brakes self-
adjust every time the brake pedal is ap-
plied.
WARNING
Have your brake system checked if the
brake pedal height does not return to
normal. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires replacement, a high pitched
scraping or screeching sound will be heard
when the vehicle is in motion. The noise will
be heard whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.
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BRAKES
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Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other
noise may be heard. Occasional brake
noise during light to moderate stops is nor-
mal and does not affect the function or
performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.For additional information re-
garding brake inspections, refer to the ap-
propriate maintenance schedule informa-
tion in the "Maintenance and schedules"
section of this manual.
Two types of fuses are used. Type
Ais
used in the fuse boxes in the engine com-
partment. Type
Bis used in the passenger
compartment fuse box.
Type
Afuses are provided as spare fuses.
They are stored in the passenger compart-
ment fuse box.
Type
Afuses can be installed in the engine
compartment and passenger compart-
ment fuse boxes. If a type
Afuse is used to replace a typeB
fuse, the typeAfuse will not be level with
the fuse pocket as shown in the illustration.
This will not affect the performance of the
fuse. Make sure the fuse is installed in the
fuse box securely.
Type
Bfuses cannot be installed in the
underhood fuse boxes. Only use type
A
fuses in the underhood fuse boxes.
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FUSES
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or electronic con-
trol units or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come
on, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF.
2. Open the engine hood. 3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing
the tab and lif ting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The fuse puller is located in the center
of the fuse block in the passenger
compartment.
5. If the fuse is open
A, replace it with a
new fuse
B.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec- trical system checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Fusible links
If the electrical equipment does not oper-
ate and fuses are in good condition, check
the fusible links. If any of these fusible links
are melted, replace with only Genuine
NISSAN parts.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or electronic con-
trol units or cause a fire.If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF.
2. Pull the fuse box cover to remove.
3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.
4. If the fuse is open
A, replace it with an
equivalent good fuse
B.
5. Reverse step 2 to reinstall fuse box cover.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec- trical system checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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Extended storage switch
If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, remove the extended storage switch
and check for an open fuse.
NOTE:
The extended storage switch is used for
long term vehicle storage. Even if the ex-
tended storage switch is broken it is not
necessary to replace it. Replace only the
open fuse in the switch with a new fuse.How to replace the extended storage
switch:
1. To remove the extended storage switch, be sure the ignition switch is in
the OFF or LOCK position.
2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF position.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Pinch the locking tabs
Afound on
each side of the storage switch.
5. Pull the storage switch straight out from the fuse box
B.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swal-
low the battery or removed parts.
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KEY FOB (if so equipped)
Replace the battery in the key fob as fol-
lows:
1Open the lid using a coinA.
2Remove the batteryB.
3Install a new batteryCwith the “+” fac-
ing down.
∙ Hold the battery by the edges. Holding the battery across the contact points
will seriously deplete the storage ca-
pacity. ∙ Do not touch the internal circuit and
electric terminals as it could cause a
malfunction.
∙ When changing the battery, do not let dust or oil get on the key fob.
∙ There is danger of explosion if a lithium battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent.
4Close the lid securely.
5. Press the
button, then
the
button two or three times to
check the key fob operation.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 5.
∙ An improperly disposed battery can
hurt the environment. Always con-
firm local regulations for battery dis-
posal.
∙ The key fob is water-resistant; how-
ever, if it does get wet, immediately
wipe completely dry.
∙ The operational range of the key fob
extends to approximately 33 f t (10 m)
from the vehicle. This range may vary
with conditions.
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FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This devise complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.HEADLIGHTS
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type
which uses a replaceable headlight (halo-
gen) bulb. A bulb can be replaced from in-
side the engine compartment without re-
moving the headlight assembly.
CAUTION
∙ High pressure halogen gas is sealedinside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
∙ When handling the bulb, do not touch the glass envelope.
∙ DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB WITH BARE HANDS.
∙ Use the same number and wattage as shown in the chart.
∙ Do not leave the bulb out of the head- light reflector for a long period of time
as dust, moisture and smoke may en-
ter the headlight body and affect the
performance of the headlight. ∙ Aiming is not necessary af ter replac-
ing the bulb. When aiming adjustment
is necessary, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens
of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car
wash. A temperature difference between
the inside and the outside of the lens
causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If
large drops of water collect inside the lens,
it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for servicing.
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Removing the headlight bulb
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) batterycable. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the rear end of the bulb.
4. Turn the bulb retaining ring
Acounter-
clockwise until it is free from the head-
light reflector and then remove it.
5. Carefully remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake or rotate the bulb
Bwhen
removing it.
Replacing the headlight bulb
1. Insert the bulb.
DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB WITH BARE
HANDS.
2. Install and tighten the bulb retainer. ∙ Be sure the lip of the bulb socket con-tacts the headlight body.
3. Push the electrical connector into the bulb plastic base until it snaps and
stops.
4. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
5. Close the hood.
FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
For additional information on fog light bulb
replacement, refer to the instructions out-
lined in this section.
Replacing the fog light bulb
If fog light bulb replacement is required, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
CAUTION
∙ High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
∙ When handling the bulb, do not touch the glass envelope.
∙ Use the same number and wattage as originally installed as shown in the
chart.
∙ Do not leave the bulb out of the fog light for a long period of time as dust,
moisture and smoke may enter the
fog light body and affect the perfor-
mance of the fog light.
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.*
Headlight assembly* High/Low/Daytime running lights (if so
equipped) 60/55
HB5
Turn/Park 28/87444NA
Side marker 3.8194
Fog lights* (if so equipped) 55H11
Map light 8—
Room light 8—
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped) ——
High-mounted stop light/Cargo light* 12.8912
Rear combination light* Turn 273156AK
Stop/Tail 27/83157K
Back-up 18921
License plate light* 5W5W
Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
*It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for replacement.
1. Map light
2. Room light
3. High-mounted stop light/Cargo light
4. License plate light
5. Rear combination light
6. Fog light (if so equipped)
7. Headlight assembly/Daytime run-
ning light
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