differential NISSAN FRONTIER 2018 Owner´s Manual

Observe the following precautions if the
FULL SIZE TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
must be used. Otherwise, your vehicle
could be damaged or involved in an acci-
dent:
WARNING
To help reduce the risk of a crash which
may result in personal injury or death:
∙ The TEMPORARY FULL SIZE spare tireshould be used for emergency use
only. It should be replaced with the
standard tire at the first opportunity
to avoid possible tire or differential
damage.
∙ Drive carefully while the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE spare tire is installed. Avoid
sharp turns and abrupt braking while
driving. The vehicle driving perfor-
mance may be affected when driving
on wet or snow covered roads.
∙ When the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE spare tire is installed, the Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) will normally not
be affected.
∙ When the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE spare tire is installed, the following
systems may not work correctly: – Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
– Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) (if so equipped)
∙ Periodically check the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE spare tire inflation pressure.
Always keep the TEMPORARY FULL
SIZE spare tire inflated to the pressure
specification shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label.
∙ With the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE spare tire installed do not drive the vehicle
at speeds faster than 50 mph
(80 km/h).
∙ When driving on roads covered with snow or ice, the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE
spare tire should be used on the front
wheels and the original tire used on
the rear wheels. Use tire chains only
on the drive wheels.
∙ Do not use the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE spare tire on other vehicles.
∙ Do not use more than one TEMPO- RARY FULL SIZE spare tire at the same
time.
∙ Do not tow a trailer when the TEMPO- RARY FULL SIZE spare tire is installed.
CAUTION
∙ Do not use tire chains on a TEMPO-RARY FULL SIZE spare tire. Tire chains
will not fit properly and may cause
damage to the vehicle.
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel Type Offset in
(mm)Size
Steel 0.79 (20) 15 x 6.5JJ
Steel 1.18 (30) 16 x 7JJ
Aluminum 1.18 (30) 16 x 7J
Aluminum 1.18 (30) 18 x 7.5J
Tires Size 235/75R15
P265/70R16
P265/75R16
P265/60R18
Spare tire Size
Steel Full size
Alloy 16” Full size
Alloy 18” P265/70R16

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)
Illustrated table of contents
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Warninglight Name Page
4WD warning light
(
model)2-15
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light 2-15
Automatic
transmission oil
temperature
warning light
(if so equipped)2-16
Automatic trans-
mission park
warning light
(
model)
2-16
or
Brake warning
light
2-16
Warning
light Name Page
Charge
warning light 2-17
Door open
warning light2-17
Engine oil pres-
sure warning light2-17
Low fuel
warning light2-18
Low tire pressure
warning light2-18
Low windshield-
washer fluid
warning light
(if so equipped)2-20
Seat belt warning
light and chime
2-20
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-20
Indicator
light Name Page
4WD shif t
indicator light
(
model)2-21
Automatic trans-
mission position
indicator light
(if so equipped) 2-21
Cruise main
switch indicator
light
2-21
Cruise set switch
indicator light
2-21
Electronic locking
rear differential
(E-Lock) system
ON indicator light
(if so equipped)2-21
Front passenger
air bag status
light
2-21
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges ..............................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........2-6
Fuel gauge ................................... 2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge (if so
equipped) ....................................2-8
Voltmeter (if so equipped) ....................2-8
Trip computer (if so equipped) ................2-9
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-10
Outside temperature display .................2-11
Compass ..................................... 2-11
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................................... 2-14
Checking lights .............................. 2-15
Warning lights ............................... 2-15
Indicator lights .............................. 2-20
Audible reminders ........................... 2-24
Security systems (if so equipped) ...............2-25
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) .....2-25
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-26Wiper and washer switch
.......................2-28
Switch operation ............................ 2-28
Rear window or outside mirror defroster
switch (if so equipped) .......................... 2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-29
Headlight control switch .....................2-29
Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-32
Instrument brightness control ...............2-32
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-32
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-33
Horn ........................................... 2-33
Cargo lamp switch ............................. 2-34
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-34
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......2-35
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) ......2-36
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch (if so equipped) ..................2-37
Clutch

interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-38
Rear Sonar System (RSS) OFF switch
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-39
Power outlets .................................. 2-39
Storage ........................................ 2-40

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
Instruments and controls2-3

4WD warning light (model)Low windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)
orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeHill descent control system ON indicator
light (if so equipped)
Automatic transmission oil temperature
warning light (if so equipped)Supplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Automatic transmission park
warning light (model)4WD shif t indicator light (model)Overdrive OFF indicator light
(if so equipped)
orBrake warning lightAutomatic transmission position
indicator light (if so equipped)Security indicator light (if so equipped)
Charge warning lightCruise main switch indicator lightSlip indicator light
Door open warning lightCruise set switch indicator lightTransfer 4LO position indicator light
(model)
Engine oil pressure warning lightElectronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ON indicator light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
Low tire pressure warning light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-14Instruments and controls

4WD shif t indicator light(
model)
The light should turn off within 1 second
af ter placing the ignition switch in the ON
position.
While the engine is running, the 4WD shif t
indicator light will illuminate the position
selected by the 4WD shif t switch.
The 4WD shif t indicator light may blink
while shif ting from one drive mode to
the other.
Automatic transmissionposition indicator light
(if so equipped)
For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Cruise main switchindicator light
The light comes on when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light goes out
when the main switch is pushed again.
When the cruise main switch indicator light
comes on, the cruise control system is op-
erational. For additional information, refer to “Cruise control” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Cruise set switch
indicator light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed
is controlled by the cruise control system. If
the light blinks while the engine is running,
it may indicate the cruise control system is
not functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Electronic locking reardifferential (E-Lock) system
ON indicator light
(if so equipped)
This light comes on when the electronic
locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
clutch is fully engaged.
The indicator light flashes when the sys-
tem is first turned on. When the system fully
engages, the light remains on. If the switch
is on and the indicator light continues to
flash, the system is not engaged.
For additional information, refer to “Elec-
tronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) sys-
tem switch” in this section and “Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status
light
will be lit and the passenger front
air bag will be off depending on how the
front passenger seat is being used.
For additional information, refer to “Front
passenger air bag and status light” in the
“Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This blue light comes on when the head-
light high beams are on and goes out when
the low beams are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes
on when the passing signal is activated.
Hill descent control systemON indicator light
(if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on briefly and
then turns off.
Instruments and controls2-21

Turn signal/hazardindicator lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the
VDC OFF switch is pushed to the OFF posi-
tion, the transfer case is in the 4LO position
(
model), or when the VDC system
is not functioning properly. This indicates
the VDC system is not operating.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine and the system will operate
normally. For additional information, refer
to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
The VDC light also comes on when you turn
the ignition key to the ON position. The light
will turn off af ter about 2 seconds if the
system is operational. If the light stays on
or comes on along with the SLIP (
)
indicator light while you are driving, have the VDC system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
If the battery is removed or discharged, the
VDC system is disabled and the VDC indi-
cator light will not turn off af ter 2 seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position. To reset the system, you must
perform the reset procedure. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
If the light does not go off af ter performing
the reset procedure, have the traction con-
trol system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or
accelerating, but this is normal.
The VDC system will be disabled and the
VDC light will illuminate when the elec-
tronic locking rear differential (E-lock) sys-
tem switch (if so equipped) is turned on
and the E-lock system is engaged. If the
E-lock system disengages or the switch is
turned off, the VDC system will be enabled
and the VDC light will turn off.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a disc brake pad requires
replacement, it makes a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion, whether or not the brake pedal is de-
pressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is
opened while the key is lef t in the ignition
switch. Remove the key and take it with you
when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened if the headlights or parking
lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before
leaving the vehicle.
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For additional information, refer to “Hill de-
scent control system ON indicator light” in
this section and “Hill descent control sys-
tem” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.The E-Lock system can help provide added
traction if the vehicle is stuck or becoming
stuck.
To activate the E-Lock system:∙ The 4WD switch must be in the 4LO po- sition (4-wheel drive vehicles),
∙ The vehicle must be stopped or moving at 4 mph (7 km/h) or less, and
∙ The E-Lock system switch must be turned on. When the E-Lock switch is turned on, the
indicator light will flash until the system
engages. However, if all operation condi-
tions listed above are not met or the sys-
tem becomes disengaged, the indicator
light will continue to flash.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is dis-
abled and the ABS light illuminates when
the E-Lock system is on. Also, the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system is disabled
and the VDC light illuminates when the
E-Lock system is on.
For additional information, refer to “Elec-
tronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) sys-
tem” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual for further explanation and
system limitations.
WARNING
∙ Never leave the E-Lock system on
when driving on paved or hard-
surfaced roads. Turning the vehicle
may result in the rear wheels slipping
and result in an accident and personal
injury. Af ter using the E-lock system
to free the vehicle, turn the system off.
LIC0729
ELECTRONIC LOCKING REAR
DIFFERENTIAL (E-Lock) SYSTEM
SWITCH (if so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-37

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving..........5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..............5-2
Three-way catalyst ...........................5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)........................................5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................................5-6
Avoiding collision and rollover ................5-6
Off-roadrecovery ............................5-7
Rapid air pressure loss .......................5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...........5-8
Driving safety precautions ....................5-8
Ignition switch .................................. 5-10
Automatic transmission
(if so equipped) ............................... 5-11
Manual transmission (M/T)
(if so equipped) .............................. 5-12
Key positions ................................ 5-12
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
(if so equipped) .............................. 5-12
Before starting the engine ......................5-13
Starting the engine ............................. 5-13
Driving the vehicle .............................. 5-14Automatic transmission (A/T)
(if so equipped)
.............................. 5-14
Manual transmission (if so equipped) ........5-18
Parking brake .................................. 5-21
Cruise control .................................. 5-22
Precautions on cruise control ................5-22
Cruise control operations ....................5-22
Break-in schedule .............................. 5-24
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................5-24
Increasing fuel economy .......................5-25
Using 4–wheel drive (4WD)
(if so equipped) ................................. 5-26
Transfer case shif ting procedures ...........5-26
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system (if so equipped) ......................... 5-33
Parking/parking on hills ........................5-34
Power steering ................................. 5-35
Brake system ................................... 5-35
Brake precautions ........................... 5-35
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..............5-36
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) system .........5-37
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .........5-38
Brake force distribution ......................5-40