air conditioning NISSAN FRONTIER 2022 Owner´s Manual

CONTROLS
1.Fan speed control dial / system
OFF dial / A/C (air conditioning) button
2. Air flow control buttons
3. Temperature control dial / MAX A/C button 4.
Air recirculation button
5.
Front windshield defrost button
Fan speed control dial
Thefan speed control dial turns the
fan on and off and controls fan speed.
Fan speed control dial — OFF mode
Setting thefan speed control dial to the
off position will turn off the fan and the air
recirculation indicator light will turn on. To
get fresh air in fan off mode, press the
air recirculation button to turn off the indica-
tor. In fan off mode, the mode buttons can be
selected to change the air vent distribution
(if the air recirculation mode is off ).
Air flow control buttons
The air flow control buttons allow you to
select the air flow outlets.
MAX
A/C — Air flows from center and side
vents with maximum cooling.
— Air flows from center and sidevents.
— Air flows from center and sidevents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot out-lets and side vents.
— Air flows from defroster outletsand foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from defrosteroutlets.
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• When theposition is selected, the air
conditioner automatically turns on if the
outside temperature is approximately at
or below freezing. This dehumidifies the
air which helps defog the windshield. The
mode automatically turns off, allow-
ing outside air to be drawn into the pas-
senger compartment to further improve
the defogging performance. Under this
condition, the indicator light on the A/C
button indicator will not turn on if the user
had selected the A/C off. Turning off the
air conditioning via the A/C button is not
allowed In this mode. If the A/C button
indicator was on when entering this
mode, and the A/C button is selected in
this mode, the A/C button indicator will
turn off, but the A/C compressor will still
be automatically enabled. The recircula-
tion button indicator will not illuminate if
the button is pressed in this mode.
Bi-level heating
The bi-level mode directs warmed air to
the side and center vents and to the front
and rear floor outlets.
1. Press the
button to the off position.
The indicator light on thebutton
willgooff.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the
fan speed control dial to
the desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Heating and defogging
This mode heats the interior and defogs
the windshield.
1. Press the
air flow control button.
2. Turn the
fan speed control dial to
the desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle
and the hot position. • When the
position is selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on if
the outside temperature is approxi-
mately at or below freezing. Under this
condition, the indicator light on the A/C
button indicator will not turn on if the user
had selected A/C off. Turning off the air
conditioning via the A/C button is not al-
lowed in this mode. If the A/C button indi-
cator was on when entering this mode,
and the A/C button is selected in this
mode, the A/C compressor will still be
automatically enabled. It is recom-
mended that
mode be turned off for
maximum defogging. The recirculation
button can be selected in this mode to
block outside odors. However, for maxi-
mum defogging in this mode, it is recom-
mended to turn recirculation off when
possible.
Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and air inlet in front of the windshield.
This improves heater operation.
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AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
Start the engine, turn thefan speed
control dial to the desired position, and
press the
button to activate the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is on,
cooling and dehumidif ying functions are
added to the heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidif y
the air.
1. Press the
button to the off position.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the
fan speed control dial to
the desired position.
4. Press the
button.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle
and the cold position. • For quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, press the
button to
the on position. Be sure to return the
to the off position for normal cooling. The
indicator light on thebutton will go
off. You may also select MAX A/C for quick
cooling.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidif y
the air.
1. Press the
button to the off position.
The indicator light on thebutton
willgooff.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the
fan speed control dial to
the desired position.
4. Press the
button on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Dehumidified defogging
This mode is used to defog the windows
and dehumidif y the air.
1. Press the
front defroster button.
2. Turn the
fan speed control dial to
the desired position. When the
orpositions are se-
lected, the air conditioner automatically
turns on if the outside temperature is ap-
proximately at or below freezing. The air
conditioning system will continue to oper-
ate until the
fan speed control dial is
turned to OFF, the air conditioner is turned
OFF, or the vehicle is shut off. If a position
other than the
front defrost air flow
button is selected, the A/C compressor will
not turn off even if the user had selected
A/C off prior to entering defrost. In
front defrost orfoot defrost the indi-
cator light on the A/C button will not turn
on if the user had selected A/C off. Turning
off the air conditioning via the A/C button is
not allowed in this mode. If the A/C button
indicator was on when entering this mode,
and the A/C button is selected in this
mode, the A/C button indicator will turn off,
but the A/C compressor will still be auto-
matically enabled. This dehumidifies the air
which helps defog the windshield. The
mode automatically turns off, allowing out-
side air to be drawn into the passenger
compartment to further improve the de-
fogging performance.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
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Operating tips
• Keep the windows closed while the airconditioner is in operation.
• Af ter parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3 minutes with the windows open to vent
hot air from the passenger compart-
ment. Then, close the windows. This al-
lows the air conditioner to cool the inte-
rior more quickly.
• The air conditioning system should be
operated for approximately 10 minutes
at least once a month. This helps pre-
vent damage to the system due to lack
of lubrication.
• A visible mist may be seen coming from the ventilators in hot, humid conditions
as the air is cooled rapidly. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
• If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature over the normal range, turn
the air conditioner off. For additional
information, see “If your vehicle over-
heats” (P. 6-13).
AIR FLOW CHARTS
The following charts show the button and
dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK
heating, cooling or defrosting. For addi-
tional information on heating and cooling,
see “Heater and air conditioner (manual)”
(P. 4-26). The air recirculation (
) but-
ton should always be in the OFF position
for heating and defrosting.
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• for maximum cooling when using the airconditioning system.
Press the AUTO button to return to auto-
matic mode.
The air recirculation button will not be acti-
vated when the air conditioner is in
mode.
When the outside temperature exceeds
approximately 70°F (21°C), the air condition-
ing system may default to air recirculation
mode automatically to reduce overall
power consumption. To exit air recircula-
tion mode, select the fresh air intake but-
ton to enter fresh air mode.
In Floor/Defrost mode, the recirculation
button can be selected to block outside
odors. However, for maximum defogging in
this mode, it is recommended to turn recir-
culation off when possible.
Fresh air intake
Press thefresh air intake button to
draw outside air into the passenger
compartment.
Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be
controlled automatically. When the outside
temperature exceeds approximately 70°F
(21°C), the air conditioning system may de-
fault to air recirculation mode automati-
cally to reduce overall power consumption.
To exit air recirculation mode, select the
fresh air intake button to enter fresh air
mode. The air recirculation indicator will
turn off, the fresh air indicator will turn on.
To manually control the intake air, press the
fresh air intake button. To return to the
automatic control mode if thefresh
air indicator is illuminated, press and hold
the
fresh air intake button for about 2
seconds. The fresh air indicator and air re-
circulation indicator lights will flash twice,
and then the intake air will be controlled
automatically. To return to the automatic
control mode if the
air recirculation
icon is illuminated, press and hold the
air recirculation button for about 2 sec-
onds. Theair recirculation indicator
andfresh air intake indicator lights will
flash twice and the intake air will be con-
trolled automatically. When OFF is selected,
the intake door is automatically forced to
recirculate. To get fresh air in OFF mode,
select the
fresh air intake button. The MODE can be changed in OFF mode to
direct the flow of incoming air if intake is set
to
fresh.
A/C (air conditioner) button
Start the engine, turn thefan speed
control buttons to the desired position and
press the
button to turn on the air
conditioner. To turn off the air conditioner,
press the
button again. In auto
mode, the air conditioner will be on even if
the
button indicator is off at tem-
peratures approximately at or above
freezing.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Air flow control
Press the MODE button to manually control
air flow and select the air outlet.
— Air flows from center and side
vents.
— Air flows from center and sidevents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot out-lets.
— Air flows from defroster and footoutlets.
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• When you change the air flow mode, youmay feel air flow from the foot outlets for
just a moment. This is not a malfunction.
• When the ignition is placed in the ON po- sition, in some fogging or high cabin
temp conditions, air may flow automati-
cally to the foot outlets for 3 to 7 seconds
to purge the hot air in the system. The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle is charged with a refrigerant de-
signed with the environment in mind.
This refrigerant does not harm the
earth's ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant
is required when servicing your NISSAN air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants will cause severe damage to
your air conditioner system. For additional
information, see “Air conditioner system re-
frigerant and oil recommendations”
(P. 10-8).
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer to service your “environmentally
friendly” air conditioning system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains re-
frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
personal injury, any air conditioner ser-
vice should be done only by an experi-
enced technician with proper
equipment. The vehicle is equipped with a shark fin
antenna.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
ANTENNA
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Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient
Driving Tips to help you achieve the most
fuel economy from your vehicle.
1.Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake
Pedal Application
• Avoid rapid starts and stops.
• Use smooth, gentle accelerator and brake application whenever possible.
• Maintain constant speed while com- muting and coast whenever possible.
2. Maintain Constant Speed
• Look ahead to try and anticipate and minimize stops.
• Synchronizing your speed with traffic lights allows you to reduce your num-
ber of stops.
• Maintaining a steady speed can mini- mize red light stops and improve fuel
efficiency.
3. Use Air Conditioning (A/C) at Higher
Vehicle Speeds
• Below 40 mph (64 km/h), it is more efficient to open windows to cool the
vehicle due to reduced engine load.
• Above 40 mph (64 km/h), it is more efficient to use A/C to cool the vehicle
due to increased aerodynamic drag. • Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
when the A/C is on reduces cooling
load.
4. Drive at Economical Speeds and
Distances
• Observing the speed limit and not ex- ceeding 60 mph (97 km/h) (where le-
gally allowed) can improve fuel effi-
ciency due to reduced aerodynamic
drag.
• Maintaining a safe following distance behind other vehicles reduces unnec-
essary braking.
• Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate changes in speed permits reduced
braking and smooth acceleration
changes.
• Select a gear range suitable to road conditions.
5. Use Cruise Control
• Using cruise control during highway driving helps maintain a steady speed.
• Cruise control is particularly effective in providing fuel savings when driving
on flat terrains.
6. Plan for the Shortest Route
• Utilize a map or navigation system to determine the best route to save time. 7.
Avoid Idling
• Shutting off your engine when safe for stops exceeding 30–60 seconds saves
fuel and reduces emissions.
8. Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads
• Automated passes permit drivers to use special lanes to maintain cruising
speed through the toll and avoid stop-
ping and starting.
9. Winter Warm Up
• Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel economy.
• Vehicles typically need no more than 30 seconds of idling at start-up to ef-
fectively circulate the engine oil before
driving.
• Your vehicle will reach its ideal operat- ing temperature more quickly while
driving versus idling.
10. Keeping your Vehicle Cool
• Park your vehicle in a covered parking area or in the shade whenever
possible.
• When entering a hot vehicle, opening the windows will help to reduce the
inside temperature faster, resulting in
reduced demand on your A/C system.
FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS
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Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Front final drive oil 0.85 L 1-3/4 pt 1-1/2 pt• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 ( con-
ventional oil) or equivalent
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hy-
poid Super GL-5 80W-90 ( or equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN final
drive. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not
equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5
80W-90 may damage the final drive. Damage caused by the use
of fluids other than as recommended is not covered by the
NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Rear final drive oil 2.01 L 4-1/4 pt 3-1/2 pt• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-CS GL-5 75W-90 or
equivalent
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper level according to the instruc-
tions, see “Power Steering Fluid (PSF)” (P. 8-11). • Genuine NISSAN PSF-II or equivalent.
Brake fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 or equivalent
DOT 3.
*2: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf )
• For additional information, see “Air conditioner system refriger-
ant and oil recommendations” (P. 10-8).
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type ND-OIL12 (PAG) or equiva-
lent
• For additional information, see “Air conditioner system refriger-
ant and oil recommendations” (P. 10-8).
Windshield-washer fluid 4.3 L1-1/4 gal 1 gal • Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze or equivalent
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Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Using en-
gine oil and filters that are not of the speci-
fied quality, or exceeding recommended oil
and filter change intervals could reduce
engine life or cause severe damage to the
engine. Damage to the engine caused by
improper maintenance or use of incorrect
oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not
covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have
to change the oil before the first recom-
mended change interval. Oil and filter
change intervals depend upon how you
use your vehicle.
NISSAN recommends the use of Genuine
NISSAN parts or equivalent. The use of
parts that do not meet or exceed NISSAN
specifications, can cause damage to your
vehicle, and have an effect on your war-
ranty coverage. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer parts department
who can provide information on the proper
parts for your vehicle.Operation under the following conditions
may require more frequent oil and filter
changes:
• repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures
• driving in dusty conditions
• extensive idling
• towing a trailer
• stop and go commuting
For additional information, see the “Mainte-
nance and schedules” section of this
manual.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) and
NISSAN A/C system oil Type ND-OIL12
(PAG) or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
will cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and will require
the replacement of all air conditioner
system components. The refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) in
your NISSAN vehicle does not harm the
earth's ozone layer. Although this refriger-
ant does not affect the earth's atmo-
sphere, certain government regulations re-
quire the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air condi-
tioner system service. Air conditioner sys-
tem should only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians to ensure proper and
safe operation (SAE J2845). A NISSAN dealer
has the trained technicians and equip-
ment needed to recover and recycle your
air conditioner system refrigerant. Only
new and SAEJ2842 certified evaporator(s)
shall be used as replacement parts.
A damaged or leaking air conditioning
evaporator shall never be repaired or re-
placed with one removed from a used or
salvaged vehicle. To replace a damaged or
leaking evaporator, use only new and SAE
J2842 certified evaporator(s). It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
when servicing your air conditioner
system.
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Symbol NameReferenceGraphic
Caution ISO 7000 0434
Air Conditioning System
(MAC)ISO 2575 D01
MAC System Lubricant Type
(PAG–POE)
Requires Registered Technician to
Service MAC System
Flammable Refrigerant
Air Conditioner Specification Label Symbols Use the following steps to mount the front
license plate:
1. Place the license plate bracket against
the lower plastic finisher. The bracket will
align with the pre-molded indents found
on the lower plastic finisher. Make holes
on the plastic finisher using a 9.5 mm
(0.37 in) drill. Apply light pressure to the
drill. Install the license plate holder using
the four screws provided.
2. Mount the license plate using two
M6-14 mm bolts.
License plate bolt tightening torque: 5.10 - 6.37 N·m (3.8 - 4.7 f t-lbs.)
LTI2561
INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE
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