warning lights NISSAN FRONTIER 2020 Owner´s Manual

0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..........0-2
Exterior front ....................................0-3
Exterior rear .....................................0-4
Passenger compartment .......................0-5 Instrument panel
................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ...........0-8
Warning and indicator lights .....................0-9

1. Vents (P. 4-22)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-30)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(P. 4-71)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-79, 4-96)
4. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-70) Horn (P. 2-34)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-24)
6. Cruise control switches (P. 5-19)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-28)
8. Storage (P. 2-40)
9. Audio system (P. 4-36)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-70)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-40)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-70)
13. USB connection port (P. 4-55) AUX input (P. 4-55)
14. Power outlets (P. 2-39)
15. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-37)
Heated seat switches (if so equipped)
(P. 2-35)
Rear sonar switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-36)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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WarninglightName Page
4WD warning light
(
model) 2-15
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)warning light 2-15
or
Apply parking brake
warning light 2-16
Automatic transmis-
sion check warning light 2-16
Warning
lightName Page
Automatic transmis-
sion park warning
light (
model) 2-16
or
Brake warning light 2-16
Charge warning light 2-17
Door open warning
light 2-17
Electric shif t control
system warning light 2-17
Warning
lightName Page
Engine oil pressure
warning light 2-17
Low fuel warning
light 2-18
Low tire pressure
warning light 2-18
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning light (if so equipped) 2-19
NISSAN Intelligent
Key® warning light (if so equipped) 2-20
Seat belt warning
light and chime 2-20
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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WarninglightName Page
Shif t P (Park)
warning light
(if so equipped) 2-20
Supplemental air
bag warning light 2-20
Indicator
light Name Page
4WD shif t indica-
tor light
(
model) 2-21
Automatic trans-
mission position indicator light 2-21
CRUISE indicator
light 2-21
Indicator
light Name Page
Electronic locking
rear differential
(E-Lock) system
ON indicator light (if so equipped) 2-21
Engine start
operation
indicator light
(if so equipped) 2-21
Front passenger
air bag status light2-22
High beam indi-
cator light (blue) 2-22
Hill descent
control system
ON indicator light (if so equipped) 2-22
Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL) 2-22
Indicator
light Name Page
Security indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-23
SET indicator light 2-23
Slip indicator light 2-23
Transfer 4LO posi- tion indicator light
(
model) 2-23
Turn signal/
hazard indicator lights 2-24
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF indicator light 2-24
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges .............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .................2-4
Tachometer .................................. 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......... 2-7
Fuel gauge ...................................2-8
Distance To Empty (DTE) .....................2-8
Trip computer (if so equipped) ................2-9
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-10
Outside temperature display ................2-10
Compass .................................... 2-11
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................................... 2-14
Checking lights .............................. 2-15
Warning lights ............................... 2-15
Indicator lights .............................. 2-21
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) .............................. 2-27
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-28
Switch operation ............................ 2-28
Rear window or outside mirror defroster
switch (if so equipped) ......................... 2-29Headlight and turn signal switch
...............2-30
Headlight control switch ....................2-30
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-32
Instrument brightness control ..............2-33
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-33
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-33
Horn ........................................... 2-34
Cargo lamp switch ............................. 2-34
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-35
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .....2-36
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) .....2-36
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch (if so equipped) .................2-37
Rear Sonar System (RSS) OFF switch
(if so equipped) .................................
2-38
P

ower outlets .................................. 2-39
Storage ........................................ 2-40
Front-door pockets ......................... 2-40
Rear-door pockets .......................... 2-40
Seatback pocket (if so equipped) ............2-41
Under-seat storage bins
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-42
Storagetrays................................ 2-44
Glovebox ................................... 2-44

1. Vents (P. 4-22)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-30)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(P. 4-71)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-79, 4-96)
4. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-70) Horn (P. 2-34)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-24)
6. Cruise control switches (P. 5-19)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-28)
8. Storage (P. 2-40)
9. Audio system (P. 4-36)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-70)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-40)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-70)
13. USB connection port (P. 4-55) AUX input (P. 4-55)
14. Power outlets (P. 2-39)
15. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-37)
Heated seat switches (if so equipped)
(P. 2-35)
Rear sonar switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-36)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls

1. Warning and indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Change/reset button6. Odometer
Twin trip odometer
Trip computer (if so equipped)
Instrument brightness control knob
7. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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.
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METERS AND GAUGES
2-4Instruments and controls

4WD warning light (model)Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning lightLow windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)
orApply parking brake warning
lightNISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light
(if so equipped)Hill descent control system ON indicator
light (if so equipped)
Automatic transmission check warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Automatic transmission park warning
light (
model)
Shif t P (Park) warning light (if so equipped)Security indicator light (if so equipped)
orBrake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSET indicator light
Charge warning light4WD shif t indicator light (model)Slip indicator light
Door open warning lightAutomatic transmission position indicator
lightTransfer 4LO position indicator light
(
model)
Electric shif t control system warning lightCRUISE indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightElectronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ON indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
Low fuel warning lightEngine start operation indicator light
(if so equipped)
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-14Instruments and controls

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) will
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 placed in 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 recommended 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.
• 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
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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• The supplemental air bag warning lightdoes not come on at all.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the supple-
mental restraint system (air bag system)
and/or the pretensioner(s) may not func-
tion properly. For additional information, re-
fer to “Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of
this manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. It
is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
This vehicle has various indicator lights
that may illuminate to indicate a system
status. For additional information, refer to
the specific light in this section.
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 transmission
position indicator light
For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
CRUISE indicator light
The light comes on when the cruise control
ON/OFF switch is pushed. The light goes
out when the ON/OFF switch is pushed
again. When the CRUISE 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.
Electronic locking rear
differential (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 “Electronic
locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
switch” in this section and “Electronic locking
rear differential (E-Lock) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
Engine start operation
indicator light (if so
equipped)
For vehicles equipped with push-button igni-
tion this indicator illuminates when the igni-
tion switch is in the LOCK, OFF or ON position
with the shif t lever in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the push-button ignition
switch with the brake pedal depressed.
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