fuel NISSAN FRONTIER 2022 Owner´s Manual

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
For additional information, see “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
(P. 10-2). NISSAN recommends the use of an
energy conserving oil in order to improve
fuel economy.Select only engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standard-
ization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which do
not have the specified quality label should
not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important to select the engine oil
viscosity based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscos-
ity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter for
the reason described in “Change intervals.”
LTI2587
Technical and consumer information10-7

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-
hicle in another country,you should first
find out if the fuel available is suitable for
your vehicle's engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too
low may cause engine damage. All gaso-
line vehicles must be operated with un-
leaded gasoline. Therefore, avoid taking
your vehicle to areas where appropriate
fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of
your vehicle to another country, state,
province or district, it may be necessary
to modif y the vehicle to meet local laws
and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards
vary according to the country, state, prov-
ince or district; therefore, vehicle specifica-
tions may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into an-
other country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, trans-
portation and registration are the re-
sponsibility of the user. NISSAN is not re-
sponsible for any inconvenience that
may result.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The VIN plate is attached as shown. This
number is the identification for your vehicle
and is used in the vehicle registration.
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The number is stamped on the engine as
shown.
LTI0085LTI2495
3.8L 6 cylinder (VQ38DD engine model)
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
IN ANOTHER COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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• Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin orlock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
• Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
• Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
• Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.
• 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 corrections
and back up slowly. If possible, have
someone guide you when you are back-
ing 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,
transmission 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 4WD shif t indicator light (if so equipped) indicates the transfer case
is in 4H, 4LO, or 2WD and that the ATP
light is off. If the 4WD shif t indicator light
is flashing, or the ATP light is ON, make
sure the transmission is in P (Park) and
turn the 4WD switch to 2WD or 4H. For
additional information, see “Automatic
transmission park warning light” (P. 2-11)
and “Using 4-wheel drive (4WD)” (P. 5-109).
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 overheat-
ing. Shif ting to a lower gear instead pro-
vides “engine braking” and reduces the
need to brake as frequently.
• If the engine coolant temperature rises to a high temperature, see “If your vehicle
overheats” (P. 6-13).
• 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).
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Tow mode includes the following features:
• Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shif tswhen pulling a trailer or hauling a load up
a grade.
• Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — auto- matically downshif ts when driving down
a grade with a trailer or heavy load to help
control vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not
cause any damage. However, fuel
economy may be reduced and the
transmission/engine driving characteris-
tics may feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission oil/
fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
FLAT TOWING – 4WD WITH
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home, is sometimes
called flat towing.
CAUTION
• DO NOT flat tow a 4WD vehicle
equipped with an automatic trans-
mission. Flat towing or using a ve-
hicle dolly WILL DAMAGE internal
transmission parts due to lack of
lubrication.
• For emergency towing procedures,
see “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” in the “In case of emer-
gency ” (P. 6-15).
FLAT TOWING – 2WD WITH
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home, is sometimes
called flat towing.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission
damage.
• Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never backward. •
DO NOT tow any automatic transmis-
sion vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground. Doing so WILL DAMAGE
internal transmission parts due to
lack of transmission lubrication.
• For emergency towing procedures,
see “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” in the “In case of emer-
gency ” (P. 6-15).
To tow a vehicle equipped with an auto-
matic transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dolly MUST be placed under the towed ve-
hicle’s drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly
manufacturer’s recommendations when
using their product.
Automatic Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an auto-
matic transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dolly MUST be placed under the towed ve-
hicle's drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly
manufacturer's recommendations when
using their product.
NOTE:
If the battery is completely drained the
transmission will not manually shif t to
other positions.
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11 Index
4
4-Wheel Drive................5-1094WD......................5-109
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system....................5-120Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-71Air bag systemFront (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
................1-78Air bag warning labels...........1-88Air bag warning light.........1-88, 2-14Air bag warning light,
supplemental.............1-88, 2-14Air cleaner housing filter..........8-18Air conditionerAir conditioner operation. . . .4-30, 4-36Air conditioner service..........4-40Air conditioner specification label. .10-14Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations............10-8Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..............4-35
Heater and air conditioner
controls.................. .4-36Servicing air conditioner........4-40Air flow charts.................4-31Alarm system (See vehicle security
system)................... .2-34Anchor point locations...........1-33Antenna....................4-40Anti-lock brake warning light........2-11Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-119Antifreeze...................5-129Autolight switch...............2-39Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-71Driving with automatic
transmission................5-18Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-25Automatic door locks.............3-7Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-81Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge..................... .2-8
B
Battery.................5-129, 8-14Charge warning light...........2-13Battery replacement............8-23Key fob...................8-23NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-24
Before starting the engine.........5-17Belt (See drive belt)..............8-16Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-32Booster seats.................1-66Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-119Brake fluid.................8-12Brake light (See stop light).......8-27Brake system...............5-118Brake warning light............2-12Brake wear indicators.......2-19,8-20Parking brake operation.........5-23Self-adjusting brakes..........8-20Brake fluid...................8-12Brake system................5-118Brakes.....................8-20Break-in schedule..............5-107Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-44Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-11Bulb replacement..............8-27
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-13Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................10-2Car phone or CB radio............4-41Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-16

Cargo lamp switch..............2-46Cargo light...................2-75Check tire pressure..........2-29,2-31Child restraint with top tether strap. . . .1-33Child restraints.......1-25,1-26,1-28, 1-30Precautions on child
restraints.........1-40, 1-43, 1-55, 1-66Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-33Child safety rear door lock..........3-7Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Cold weather driving............5-129Console box..................2-66Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-36Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual)...................4-26CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Checking engine coolant level......8-5Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-51Cup holders................. .2-67Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag....................... .1-83
D
Daytime Running Light System......2-43Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system. .2-43
Dimensions and weights..........10-11Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-44Door locks....................3-4Drive belt....................8-16Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-129Driving with automatic
transmission................5-18Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-11Driving the vehicle...............5-18
E
Economy - fuel................5-109Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system.....................5-116Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch.................2-50Emergency call (SOS) button........2-53Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-13Emission control system warranty. . . .10-41Engine
Before starting the engine........5-17Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-5Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6
Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure gauge.........2-8Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-13Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-12Engine specifications...........10-9Engine Block Heater.............5-130Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-8Event Data recorders............10-43Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........2-61Eyeglass case.................2-67
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire..................... .6-3Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-12Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Power steering fluid............8-11
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Windshield-washer fluid.........8-13Fog light switch................2-45Forward Driving AidsSystem Temporarily
Unavailable
......2-33, 5-68, 5-88, 5-101Four-Wheel Drive...............5-109Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system)................1-78Front power seat adjustment........1-5Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket..............2-62FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-109Fuel gauge..................2-7Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Fuel-filler cap................3-21Fuel-filler lid.................3-21Loose fuel cap warning..........2-28Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-108Fuel gauge....................2-7Fuel-filler door.................3-21Fuses.......................8-21Fusible links..................8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.....2-76,2-77,2-78,2-79, 2-80Gas cap.....................3-21
Gauge
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge
.................... .2-8Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Engine oil pressure gauge.........2-8Fuel gauge..................2-7Odometer...................2-5Speedometer................2-5Tachometer.................2-6Trip odometer................2-5Voltmeter.................. .2-8General maintenance.............9-2Glove box................... .2-66
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-10Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-38Headlight control switch..........2-38Headlights...................8-25Heated seat switches............2-46Heated steering wheel switch.......2-47Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
...............4-35Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-36Heater operation..........4-28, 4-37Heater and air conditioner
(automatic).................. .4-35Hill descent control switch.........2-49Hill descent control system........5-123Hill start assist system...........5-124
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.....2-76,2-77,2-78,2-79,2-80Hood release..................3-20Horn...................... .2-45
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-13Immobilizer system..........2-36, 5-16In-cabin microfilter..............8-18Increasing fuel economy..........5-109Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
....................2-11Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-25Instrument brightness control.......2-44Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-44Intelligent Around View Monitor......4-10Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC).......5-53Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-104Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)..................... .5-92Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............3-9Key operation................3-10Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-13Troubleshooting guide..........3-16Warning signals...............3-16Interior light...................2-74
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J
Jump seat.....................1-7Jump starting..............6-11,8-15
K
Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-23Keyless entryWith Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-13KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-8NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-4
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label. . .10-14C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-13Emission control information label. .10-13Engine serial number..........10-12Tire and Loading Information label. .10-14Vehicle identification number (VIN). .10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-12Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-88Ladder rack..................2-69Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-27
Light
Air bag warning light........1-88, 2-14Brake light (See stop light)........8-27Bulb check/instrument panel......2-11Bulb replacement.............8-27Charge warning light...........2-13Exterior and Interior lights........8-27Fog light switch..............2-45Fog lights..................8-26Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-38Headlight control switch.........2-38Headlights..................8-25Interior light.................2-74Light bulbs.................8-25Low tire pressure warning light.....2-15Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-29Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-80Security indicator light..........2-14Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-11Lights......................8-25Map lights..................2-75LockChild safety rear door lock.........3-7Door locks................. .3-4Power door locks..............3-6Loose fuel cap warning...........2-28Low fuel warning light......2-13,2-18,2-29Low tire pressure warning light.......2-15Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light.......................2-29Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)..................10-16
M
Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance..........1-25Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Malfunction indicator light..........2-17Manual front seat adjustment........1-3Manual windows...............2-69Map lights....................2-75Map pocket.................. .2-62Meters and gauges............2-4, 2-8Instrument brightness control.....2-44Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-25Outside mirrors..............3-26Rearview...................3-25Vanity mirror................3-24Mirrors......................3-25Moonroof.................2-72,7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-22
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-8NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System................. .2-36, 5-16NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2
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O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-6Odometer....................2-5Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Outside mirror defroster switch......2-38Outside mirrors................3-26Overhead sunglasses holder........2-67Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-13Owner's manual order form........10-44Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-44
P
Parking
Parking brake operation.........5-23Parking/parking on hills.........5-117Parking brake.................5-23PowerFront seat adjustment...........1-5Power door locks..............3-6Power outlet.............2-55, 2-56
Power steering fluid............8-11Power steering system.........5-118Power windows..............2-69Rear power windows...........2-71Power inverter switch............2-51Power outlet..............2-55, 2-56Power steering................5-118Power steering fluid..............8-11PrecautionsMaintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................. .5-9Precautions on booster
seats...........1-40, 1-43, 1-55, 1-66Precautions on child
restraints.........1-40, 1-43, 1-55, 1-66Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-15Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-71Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4, 5-11Push starting..................6-13
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-41Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test...................... .10-42Rear Automatic Braking (RAB). . . .2-18, 5-76Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-43Rear Door Alert.........2-29,2-30, 2-54Rear power windows.............2-71
Rear seat.................... .1-6Rear sliding window..............2-72Rear Sonar System (RSS)..........5-124Rear sonar system OFF switch.......2-52Rearview mirror................3-25RearView Monitor................4-3Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-43Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-12Remote Engine Start.............3-18Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-41
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Child seat belts. .1-28, 1-40, 1-43, 1-55, 1-66Reporting safety defects (US only). . .10-41SeatJump seat...................1-7Seat adjustmentFront manual seat adjustment......1-3Front power seat adjustment.......1-5Seat beltChild safety.................1-25Infants and small children........1-26Injured person................1-18Larger children...............1-27Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-15Pregnant women..............1-18
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Tire pressure................8-30Tire rotation.................8-39Tires of 4-wheel drive...........8-41Types of tires................8-37Uniform tire quality grading......10-40Wheel/tire size...............10-10Wheels and tires..........8-30, 10-10Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-15Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)...................... .5-5Top tether strap child restraint.......1-33Tow mode switch...............2-53Towing
2-wheel drive models...........6-16Flat towing................ .10-39Tow truck towing..............6-14Towing load/specification.......10-30Trailer towing...............10-27Towing a trailer................10-27Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........5-24Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
. . .2-76, 2-77, 2-78, 2-79, 2-80TransmissionDriving with automatic
transmission
................5-18Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country)................... .10-12Trip odometer..................2-5Truck - camper loading...........10-25Truck box....................3-27Turn signal switch...............2-44
U
Under seat storage bin...........2-64Uniform tire quality grading........10-40USB Charging Ports.............2-58Using four wheel drive (4WD).......5-109
V
Vanity mirror..................3-24Variable voltage control system......8-16Vehicle dimensions and weights.....10-11Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch..................... .2-48Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-121Vehicle identification.............10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN). . . .10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate...................... .10-12Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-36, 5-16Vehicle information display.........2-20Vehicle loading information........10-16Vehicle recovery................6-16Vehicle security system...........2-34Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start.2-36, 5-16Ventilators...................4-26Visors......................3-24Voltmeter....................2-8
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-88, 2-14Anti-lock brake warning light.......2-11Battery charge warning light......2-13Brake warning light............2-12Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-13Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Loose fuel cap warning..........2-28Low fuel warning light. . . .2-13, 2-18, 2-29Low tire pressure warning light.....2-15Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-29Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-80Seat belt warning light.......1-18,2-13Supplemental air bag warning
light................. .1-88, 2-14Vehicle security system.........2-34Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-88Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-11Warning lights.................2-11Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders....................2-10Warning systems switch..........2-48Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................2-11Audible reminders.............2-11Indicator lights...............2-11Warning lights................2-11Weights
(See dimensions and weights).......10-11Wheel/tire size................10-10
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