battery replacement NISSAN FRONTIER 2023 Owners Manual

Maintenance
The maintenance menu allows the user to set reminders for various vehicle maintenance items.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. For additional informa-
tion, see “Changing wheels and tires” (P. 8-41). Many factors including tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and road conditions
affect tire wear and when tires should be replaced. Setting the tire replacement indicator for a certain driving distance does not
mean your tires will last that long. Use the tire replacement indicator as a guide only and always perform regular tire checks.
Failure to perform regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks could result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could
occur and may lead to a collision, which could result in serious personal injury or death.
Menu item Explanation
Maintenance Allows user to cycle through various maintenance items and set reminders to perform maintenance at
specific intervals.
Oil and Filter Allows user to set an oil and filter reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Air Filter Allows user to set an air filter reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Tire Allows user to set a tire reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Brake Pad Allows user to set a brake pad reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Brake Fluid Allows user to set a brake fluid reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Battery Allows user to set a battery reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Transmission Fluid Allows user to set a transmission fluid reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Engine Coolant Allows user to set an engine coolant reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Spark Plug Allows user to set a spark plug reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Other Allows user to set a reminder, other than for the maintenance items listed above, at a specific interval or
reset the current one.
Instruments and controls2-31

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
The following messages may appear in
your vehicle information display.
Key Battery Low
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, see “Battery replacement” (P. 8-26).
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed from the OFF position and
the Intelligent Key is not recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with
an unregistered key.
For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” (P. 3-2).
Key System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this warning appears for a period
of time and then turns off.The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem. If the warning appears while the en-
gine is stopped, it may be impossible to
start the engine.
If the warning appears while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
in these cases, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is lef t outside the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” (P. 3-2).
Battery Voltage Low Charge battery
This warning appears when the battery is
low and needs to be charged.
Brightness indicator
This indicator appears when the vehicle
information display screen brightness is
being adjusted.
Door Open
This warning appears when a door has
been opened.
FRT & RR tire size difference: See
Owner’s Manual
This warning may appear if there is a large
difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a
safe area, with the engine idling. Check that
all the tire sizes are the same, that the tire
pressure is correct and that the tires are
not excessively worn. For additional infor-
mation, see “Wheels and tires” (P. 8-32).
Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly af ter the ve-
hicle has been refueled. For additional in-
formation, see “Fuel-filler door” (P. 3-21).
Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when the LED head-
lights are not functioning properly.
If this warning appears, have your system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Instruments and controls2-33

To activate:
Press and hold theandbuttons
for at least 4 seconds once more. The
hazard indicator lights will flash once and
the horn will sound once to confirm that
the horn beep feature has been
reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does
not silence the horn if the alarm is
triggered.
Intelligent Key button operation
light
The light blinks only when you press any
button on the Intelligent Key. The light illu-
mination only signifies that the key fob has
transmitted a signal. You may look and/or
listen to verif y that the vehicle has per-
formed the intended operation.
If the light does not blink, your battery may
be too weak to communicate to the ve-
hicle. If this occurs, the battery may need to be replaced. For additional information re-
garding the replacement of a battery, see
“Battery replacement” (P. 8-26).
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of
the Intelligent Key or to help prevent the
vehicle from being stolen, a chime or chirp
sounds from inside and outside the vehicle
and a warning is displayed in the instru-
ment panel.
When a chime or beep sounds or a warning
is displayed, be sure to check the vehicle
and the Intelligent Key.
For additional information, see “Trouble-
shooting guide” (P. 3-16) and “Vehicle infor-
mation display” (P. 2-22).
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Verif y the location of all Intelligent Keys that
are programmed for the vehicle. If another
Intelligent Key is in range or inside the ve-
hicle, the vehicle system may respond dif-
ferently than expected.
LPD2836
3-16Pre-driving checks and adjustments

SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When stopping the engine The Shif t to Park warning appears on the display
and the inside warning chime sounds continuously. The shif t lever is not in the P (Park)
position.Move the shif t lever to the P (Park)
position.
When opening the driver's door to
get out of the vehicle The Door Open warning appears on the display and
the inside warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC
position.Place the ignition switch in the ON
position or close the driver’s door.
When closing the door af ter
getting out of the vehicle The No Key Detected warning appears on the dis-
play, the outside chime sounds three times and the
inside warning chime sounds for approximately
3 seconds.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.
Place the ignition switch in the
OFF position.
The Rear Door Alert warning message appears on
the display, the horn sounds three times twice, or a
“Check Rear Seat for All Articles” warning appears on
the display. The Rear Door Alert is activated.Check the back seat for all articles,
press the OK button to clear the
Rear Door Alert warning message
or open the rear door.
The Shif t to Park warning appears on the display
and the inside and outside chimes sound continu-
ously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or
OFF position and the shif t lever is
not in the P (Park) position.Move the shif t lever to the P (Park)
position and place the ignition
switch in the OFF position.
When closing the door with the
inside lock knob turned to LOCK The outside chime sounds for approximately 3 sec-
onds and all the doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the door handle
request switch (if so equipped) or
the
button on the Intelligent
Key to lock the door The outside chime sounds for approximately 2 sec-
onds.
The Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the ignition switch
to start the engine The Key Battery Low appears on the display. The battery charge is low.
Replace the battery with a new
one. For additional information,
see “Battery replacement” (P. 8-26).
The No Key Detected warning appears on the dis-
play, the inside chime sounds 3 times. The Intelligent Key is not in the
vehicle.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the ignition switch The Key System Error warning message appears on
the display. It warns of a malfunction with the
Intelligent Key system.It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-17

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
BATTERY DISCHARGE
If the battery of the NISSAN Intelligent Key®
is discharged, or environmental conditions
interfere with the Intelligent Key operation,
start the engine according to the following
procedure:
1. Place the shif t lever in the P (Park)position.
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intel- ligent Key as illustrated. (A chime will
sound.) Af ter step 3 is performed, when the igni-
tion switch is pushed without depress-
ing the brake pedal, the ignition switch
position will change to the ON position.
4. Push the ignition switch while depress- ing the brake pedal within 10 seconds
af ter the chime sounds. The engine will
start.
NOTE:
• When the ignition switch is pushed tothe ON position or the engine is started
by the above procedure, the Intelligent
Key battery discharge indicator ap-
pears in the vehicle information dis-
play even when the Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle. This is not a mal-
function. To turn off the Intelligent Key
battery discharge indicator, touch the
ignition switch with the Intelligent Key
again.
• If the Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator appears, replace the battery
as soon as possible. For additional in-
formation, see “Battery replacement”
(P. 8-26).
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the de- vice (which may have caused the inter-
ference) separate from the registered
key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices.
SSD0860
5-16Starting and driving

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-4
Engine cooling system ..........................8-6
Checking engine coolant level ................8-7
Changing engine coolant ....................8-7
Engine oil .......................................8-8
Checking engine oil level .....................8-8
Changing engine oil and oil filter ..............8-8
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) .............8-13
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) ......................8-14
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-14
Brake fluid ................................... 8-15
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-15
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...........8-15
Battery......................................... 8-16
Jump starting ............................... 8-18
Variable voltage control system ................8-18
Drive belt ....................................... 8-19
Spark plugs .................................... 8-19
Replacing spark plugs ....................... 8-19Air cleaner
..................................... 8-20
In-cabin microfilter .......................... 8-20
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-21
Cleaning .................................... 8-21
Replacing ................................... 8-21
Brakes ......................................... 8-22
Fuses .......................................... 8-23
Engine compartment .......................8-24
Passenger compartment ...................8-25
Battery replacement ........................... 8-26
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................8-26
Lights .......................................... 8-28
Headlights .................................. 8-28
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-28
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-29
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-32
Tire pressure ................................ 8-32
Tire labeling ................................. 8-36
T
ypes of tires ................................ 8-39
Tire chains .................................. 8-40
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-41

When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The fol-
lowing are general precautions which
should be closely observed.
WARNING
• Park the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the ve-
hicle from moving. Move the shif t le-
ver to P (Park).
• Be sure the ignition switch is in the
OFF or LOCK position when perform-
ing any parts replacement or repairs.
• If you must work with the engine run-
ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans,
belts and any other moving parts.
• It is advisable to secure or remove
any loose clothing and remove any
jewelry, such as rings, watches, etc.
before working on your vehicle.
• Always wear eye protection when-
ever you work on your vehicle. •
If you must run the engine in an en-
closed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.
• Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is nec-
essary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
• Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
• On gasoline engine models, the fuel
filter or fuel lines should be serviced
because the fuel lines are under high
pressure even when the engine is off.
It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
CAUTION
• Do not work under the hood while
the engine is hot. Turn the engine off
and wait until it cools down.
• Avoid contact with used engine oil
and coolant. Improperly disposed
engine oil, engine coolant and/or
other vehicle fluids can damage the
environment. Always conform to lo-
cal regulations for disposal of vehicle
fluid.
• Never leave the engine or the trans-
mission related component harness
connector disconnected while the ig-
nition switch is in the ON position.
• Never connect or disconnect the bat-
tery or any transistorized compo-
nent while the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
NOTE:
If the battery is completely drained the
transmission will not manually shif t to
other positions.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
8-2Do-it-yourself

4. If the fuse is openOA, replace it with an
equivalent good fuse
OB.
5. Reverse step 2 to reinstall fuse box cover.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec- trical system checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with
all fuses listed on the fuse label.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swal-
low the battery or removed parts.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
LDI0456
LDI2001
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
8-26Do-it-yourself

Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as
follows:
1. Remove the mechanical key from theIntelligent Key.
2. Insert a small flathead screwdriver
OA
into the slitOBof the corner and twist it
to separate the upper part from the
lower part. Place a cloth over the screw-
driver to protect the casing. 3. Replace the battery with a new one.
Recommended battery: CR2032 or
equivalent.• Do not touch the internal circuit and electric terminals as doing so could
cause a malfunction.
• Hold the battery by the edges. Holding the battery across the contact points
will seriously deplete the storage
capacity.
• Make sure that the + side faces the bottom of the lower part.
4. Close the lid securely as illustrated with
OCandOD.
5. Operate the buttons to check the operation.
If you need assistance with replacement, it
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
LDI2637
Do-it-yourself8-27

11 Index
4
4-Wheel Drive................5-1094WD......................5-109
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system....................5-120Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-70Air bag systemFront (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
................1-77Air bag warning labels............1-90Air bag warning light.........1-90, 2-15Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-90, 2-15Air cleaner housing filter..........8-20Air conditionerAir conditioner operation. . . .4-33, 4-39Air conditioner service..........4-43Air conditioner specification label. .10-14Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..............4-38
Heater and air conditioner controls.4-39Servicing air conditioner........4-43Air flow charts................4-34Alarm system (See vehicle security
system)................... .2-39Anchor point locations............1-31Antenna....................4-44Anti-lock brake warning light.......2-13Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-118Antifreeze...................5-134Autolight switch...............2-44Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-76Driving with automatic transmission.5-19Automatic 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.................5-134, 8-16Charge warning light...........2-14Battery replacement............8-26Key fob...................8-26NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-26Before starting the engine.........5-17Belt (See drive belt)..............8-19
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-32Booster seats.................1-64Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-118Brake fluid.................8-14Brake light (See stop light).......8-29Brake system...............5-118Brake warning light............2-13Brake wear indicators.......2-21,8-22Parking brake operation.........5-24Self-adjusting brakes..........8-22Brake fluid...................8-14Brake system................5-118Brakes.....................8-22Break-in schedule..............5-107Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-49Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-13Bulb replacement..............8-29
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-13Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-44Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-16Cargo lamp switch.............2-50Cargo light................. .2-80