check engine NISSAN FRONTIER 2022 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

3.8L 6 cylinder (VQ38DD engine model)
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
2. Fusible link (P. 8-21)
3. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-21)
4. Fuse and Relay box (P. 8-21)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)
6. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)
7. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
8. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
9. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
11. Radiator cap (P. 8-4)
12. Battery (P. 8-14)
13. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-4)
NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with
an engine cover.
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI3520
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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Warning/Indicator
light (red) Name Page
Automatic Trans-
mission Park
warning light
(
model)2-11
or
Brake warning
light
2-12
Charge warning
light 2-13
Electric shif t con-
trol system
warning light2-13
Engine oil pres-
sure warning light
2-13
Warning/
Indicator
light (red) Name Page
Master warning
light
2-13
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-13
Security indicator
light2-14
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-14
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
2-14
Automatic Emer-
gency Braking
(AEB) with Pedes-
trian Detection
system warning
light 2-15
Automatic Trans-
mission check
warning light
2-15
Electronic locking
rear differential
(E-Lock) system
ON indicator light
(if so equipped)2-15
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges .............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........2-6
Fuel gauge ................................... 2-7
Distance To Empty (DTE) ..................... 2-7
Auxiliary gauges (if so equipped) .............2-8
Off-road and 4–Wheel Drive (4WD)
monitor (if so equipped) ......................2-9
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................................... 2-10
Checking lights ............................... 2-11
Warning/Indicator lights (red) ................2-11
Warning/Indicator lights (yellow) ............2-14
Warning/Indicator lights (other) .............2-19
Audible reminders ........................... 2-19
Vehicle information display .....................2-20
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-21
Startup display .............................. 2-21
Settings ..................................... 2-21
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-28
Security systems ............................... 2-34
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) .....2-34 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
.........2-36
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-37
Switch operation ............................ 2-37
Outside mirror defroster switch
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-38
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-38
Headlight control switch ....................2-38
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system
(Type A) (if so equipped) .....................2-43
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (Type B) (if so equipped) .............2-43
Instrument brightness control ..............2-44
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-44
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-45
Horn ........................................... 2-45
Cargo lamp switch ............................. 2-46
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-46
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) . . 2-47
W
arning systems switch (if so equipped) .......2-48
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .....2-48
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) .....2-49
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch (if so equipped) .................2-50
Power inverter switch (if so equipped) ..........2-51
Parking Aids system switch (if so equipped) ....2-52

AUXILIARY GAUGES (if so
equipped)
1. Automatic Transmission fluid tempera-ture gauge
2. Voltmeter
3. Engine oil pressure gauge
4. Engine oil temperature gauge
Automatic Transmission fluid
temperature gauge
This gauge indicates the temperature of
the automatic transmission fluid.
CAUTION
• This gauge is not designed to indi-
cate low automatic transmission
fluid level. Use the dipstick to check
the fluid level. For additional infor-
mation, see “Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF)” (P. 8-11).
• If the gauge indicates automatic
transmission fluid temperature over
the normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible. It is recom-
mended that you have the vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer. Contin-
ued operation of the vehicle may se-
riously damage the transmission.
Voltmeter
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the voltmeter indicates the bat-
tery voltage. When the engine is running, it
indicates the generator voltage.
While cranking the engine, the volts drop
below the normal range. If the range is not
within the normal range (11 – 15 volts) while
the engine is running, it may indicate that
the charging system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Engine oil pressure gauge
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication
system oil pressure while the engine is run-
ning. The bar should be in the middle of the
gauge when the engine is running.
CAUTION
• This gauge is not designed to indi-
cate low engine oil level. Use the dip-
stick to check the oil level. For addi-
tional information, see “Engine oil”
(P. 8-6).
• If the gauge needle does not move
with the proper amount of engine oil,
it is recommended that you have the
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Continued vehicle operation in such
a condition could cause serious dam-
age to the engine.
Engine oil temperature gauge
This gauge measures the temperature of
the engine oil.
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Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
Automatic Transmission Park warning
light (
model)orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightFront fog light indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
orBrake warning lightAutomatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system warning lightHigh Beam Assist indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
Charge warning lightAutomatic Transmission check warning
lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Electric shif t control system warning lightElectronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ON indicator light (if so equipped)Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)
Engine oil pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightTOW mode ON indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
Master warning lightHill descent control system ON indicator
light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
Seat belt warning light and chimeLow tire pressure warning light
Security indicator lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Supplemental air bag warning lightMaster warning light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light
(if so equipped)
Slip indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indica-
tor light
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,,,or
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
,,,,,,,, ATP ,
If any light does not 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.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display
between the speedometer and tachom-
eter. For additional information, see “Ve-
hicle information display” (P. 2-20).
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-20).
Automatic Transmission
Park warning light
(
model)
WARNING
• If the ATP light is on, this indicates
that the automatic transmission P
(Park) position will not function and
the transfer case is in N (Neutral).
• When parking, always make sure that
the 4WD shif t indicator light illumi-
nates and the parking brake is set.
Failure to engage the transfer posi-
tion in 2WD, 4H or 4LO could result in
the vehicle moving unexpectedly, re-
sulting in serious personal injury or
property damage.
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•Shif t the 4WD switch into the 2WD, 4H
or 4LO position again to turn off the
ATP warning light when the shif t le-
ver is in the P (Park) position and the
ATP warning light is on. (Before shif t-
ing the 4WD switch into the 4LO posi-
tion, move the shif t lever into the N
(Neutral) position once, shif t the shif t
lever into P (Park) again and make
sure the ATP warning light is off.)
If the 4WD mode indicator is off or the ATP
warning light is on, this indicates that the
automatic transmission P (Park) position
will not function and could result in the ve-
hicle moving unexpectedly, causing seri-
ous personal injury or property damage.
Always set the parking brake. For additional
information, see “Using 4–Wheel Drive
(4WD) (P. 5-109).
This light indicates that the automatic
transmission parking function is not en-
gaged. If the transfer control is not secured
in any drive position while the shif t lever is
in the P (Park) position, the transmission will
disengage and the drive wheels will not
lock.orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine
is running with the parking brake not ap-
plied, stop the vehicle and perform the
following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional infor-
mation, see “Brake fluid” (P. 8-12).
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
WARNING
• Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving it could be
dangerous.
• Pressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
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Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging sys-
tem is not functioning properly. Turn the
engine off and check the generator belt. If
the belt is loose, broken, or missing or if the
light remains on, have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
CAUTION
• Do not ground electrical accessories
directly to the battery terminal. Do-
ing so will bypass the variable volt-
age control system and the vehicle
battery may not charge completely.
For additional information, see “Vari-
able voltage control system” (P. 8-16).
• Do not continue driving if the genera-
tor belt is loose, broken or missing.
Electric shif t control system
warning light
This light illuminates when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shif t control system.
When the master warning light illuminates,
the chime sounds and the following mes-
sage is displayed in the vehicle information
display: “When parked apply parking brake”.
When the ignition is placed in the OFF posi-
tion, the chime sounds continuously. En-
sure the parking brake is applied
Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Engine oil pressure
warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during nor-
mal driving, pull off the road in a safe area,
stop the engine immediately,and call a
NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair
shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. For
additional information, see “Engine oil”
(P. 8-6).
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Turn off the engine as soon
as it is safe to do so.
Master warning light
This light comes on when various vehicle
information display warnings appear.
• Parking brake release warning
• Transmission system warning
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
your seat belts. The light illuminates when-
ever the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position and remains illuminated until the
driver's seat belt is fastened. At the same
time, the chime sounds for about 6 sec-
onds unless the driver's seat belt is se-
curely fastened.
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The seat belt warning light may also illumi-
nate if the front passenger's seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger's seat
is occupied. For 7 seconds af ter the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, the sys-
tem does not activate the warning light for
the front passenger.
For additional information, see “Seat belts”
(P. 1-15).
Security indicator light
This light blinks when the ignition switch is
in the OFF, LOCK or ACC position. This func-
tion indicates the security systems
equipped on the vehicle are operational.
For additional information, see “Security
systems” (P. 2-34).
Supplemental air bag
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,
and pretensioner systems need servicing:
• The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on af ter approximately 7
seconds.
• The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does 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 pretensioners may not function
properly. For additional information, see
“Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)”
(P. 1-71).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag sys-
tems, 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 pos-
sible. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(yellow)
For additional information on warnings
and indicators, see “Vehicle information
display” (P. 2-20).
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.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally but without anti-
lock assistance. For additional information,
see “Brake system” (P. 5-118).
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