headlights NISSAN FRONTIER 2023 Owners Manual

Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) system warning light
(if so equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off af ter the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the RAB system
is turned off in the vehicle information
display.
If the light illuminates when the RAB sys-
tem is on, it may indicate that the system is
unavailable. For additional information, see
“Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-76).
Slip indicator light
This indicator light will blink when the Ve-
hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is op-
erating, thus alerting the driver to the fact
that the road surface is slippery and the
vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working;
this is normal.
The light will blink for a few seconds af ter
the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
The
indicator light also comes on
when you place the ignition switch in the
ON position. The light will turn off af ter ap- proximately 2 seconds if the system is op-
erational. If the light does not come on
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the
VDC OFF switch is pushed to off. This indi-
cates the VDC system is not operating.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine and the system will operate
normally. For additional information, see
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
(P. 5-121).
The VDC OFF indicator light also comes on
when you place the ignition switch in the
ON position. The light will turn off af ter
about 2 seconds if the system is opera-
tional. If the light stays on or comes on
along with the
indicator light while
you are driving, have the VDC system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or
accelerating, but this is normal.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-22).
Front fog light indicator
light (green) (if so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on.
For additional information, see “Fog light
switch” (P. 2-49).
High Beam Assist indicator
light (green) (if so equipped)
This indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beams selected. This indicates that the
high beam assist is operational.
For additional information, see “Headlight
and turn signal switch” (P. 2-43).
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This blue light comes on when the head-
light high beams are on and goes out when
the low beams are selected.
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The high beam indicator light also comes
on when the passing signal is activated.
Side light and headlight
indicator light (green)
The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or headlight
position is selected. For additional informa-
tion, see “Headlight and turn signal switch”
(P. 2-43).
TOW mode ON indicator
light (green) (if so equipped)
This light comes on when the tow mode
function is on.
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights (green)
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a disc brake pad requires
replacement, it makes a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion, whether or not the brake pedal is de-
pressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver's
door is opened if the headlights or parking
lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before
leaving the vehicle.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® door
buzzer
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if
any one of the following improper opera-
tions is found.
• The Intelligent Key is lef t inside the vehiclewhen locking the doors.
• The Intelligent Key is taken outside the vehicle when operating the vehicle.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check
both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. For
additional information, see “NISSAN Intelli-
gent Key®” (P. 3-2).
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Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings allow the user to change the settings for lights, wipers, locking, keys, and other vehicle settings.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu itemExplanation
Rear Door Alert Displays the available rear Door Alert options.
Alert and Horn When selected, the alert is displayed and the horn sounds.
Alert Only When selected, only the alert is displayed.
Off When selected, no alert or horn will be active.
Lighting Displays available lighting features of the vehicle.
Welcome Light Allows user to turn the welcome light on or off.
Auto Room Lamp Allows user to turn the auto room lamp feature on or off.
Light Sensitivity Allows user to change when the lights illuminate based on the brightness outside the vehicle.
Light Off Delay Allows user to change the duration of time that the automatic headlights stay on af ter the vehicle is shut off.
Turn indicator Displays available turn indicator options.
3 Flash Pass Allows user to turn the 3 flash pass on or off.
Locking Displays available locking options.
I-Key Door Lock Allows user to turn I-key door lock on or off. When turned on, the request switch on the door is activated.
Selective Unlock Allows user to turn selective unlock on or off. When turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked af ter the
door unlock operation. When the door handle request switch on the driver’s or front passenger’s side door is
pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All the doors can be unlocked if the
door unlock operation is performed again within 1 minute. When this item is turned off, all the doors will be
unlocked af ter the door unlock operation is performed once.
Answer Back. Horn Allows user to turn answer back horn on or off.
Auto Unlock Displays available options for the auto door unlock.
Off Doors will have to be manually unlocked.
IGN Off Doors will unlock when the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
Shif t P Doors will unlock when the vehicle is shif ted into P (Park).
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Menu itemExplanation
Wipers Displays available wiper options.
Speed Dependent Allows user to turn the speed dependent feature on or off. For additional information, see “Wiper and washer
switch” (P. 2-42).
Headlamp On Displays available headlamp on options.
Off Headlights do not activate automatically when the wipers are activated.
Wiper Low & High Headlights activate when the wiper stalk is set to either low or high mode.
Wiper INT, Low & High Headlights activate when the wiper stalk is set to intermittent, low, or high mode.
Alerts
The alarm menu allows the user to set specific alarms for various items on the vehicle.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu item Explanation
Timer Alert Allows user to set the timer alert alarm.
Navigation Allows user to turn the navigation alarm on or off.
Phone Allows user to turn the phone alarm on or off.
Mail Allows user to turn the mail alarm on or off.
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Rear Door Alert is activated
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the Rear Door Alert system
is active and can remind the driver to check
the back seat.
• Using the steering wheel switch, a drivercan select “Dismiss Message” to clear the
display for a period of time. If no selection
is made, this message automatically
turns off af ter a period of time.
• Using the steering wheel switch, a driver can select “Disable Alert” to disable the
horn alert for the remainder of the cur-
rent trip.
WARNING
Selecting “Dismiss Message” during a
stop within a trip temporarily dis-
misses the message for that stop with-
out turning the system off. Alerts can
be provided for other stops during the
trip. Selecting “Disable Alert” turns off
the Rear Door Alert system for the re-
mainder of a trip and no audible alert
will be provided.
NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver en-
ables it using the vehicle information
display. For additional information, “How
to use the vehicle information display ”
(P. 2-22).
For additional information, “Rear Door Alert”
(P. 2-59).
Release Parking Brake
This warning appears in the message area
of the vehicle information display when the
parking brake is set and the vehicle is
driven. Press the brake pedal to release the
parking brake.
Reminder: Turn OFF
Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are lef t in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
mation, see “Headlight and turn signal
switch” (P. 2-43).
Remote Engine Start Mode
This warning appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display when the vehicle has been
started using the remote start function. To
start the vehicle, apply the brake and place
the ignition switch in the ON position.
Rear seat belt warning
• This warning includes display of the seat belts for rear positions only. Rear seat
belts that are unfastened will appear red.
• If any rear seat belts are unfastened when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, this warning will display for
about one minute, or until dismissed.
• When a rear seat belt is changed from fastened to unfastened, this warning will
display for over one minute, or until
dismissed.
• If the vehicle is driven above 9 mph (15 km/h) during or af ter the status change,
this warning will display and the chime
will sound for over one minute. During
this time, the warning and chime cannot
be dismissed unless the rear seat belt is
fastened again.
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The system helps deter vehicle thef t but
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
thef t of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents in all situations. Always secure your
vehicle even if parking for a brief period.
Never leave your keys in the vehicle, and
always lock the vehicle when unattended.
Be aware of your surroundings, and park in
secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protec-
tion, such as component locks, identifica-
tion markers, and tracking systems, are
available at auto supply stores and spe-
cialty shops. A NISSAN dealer may also offer
such equipment. Check with your insur-
ance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various thef t protection
features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)
2. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
3. Close all doors. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with the power door lock
switch (if the door is opened, locked and
then closed) or with the key fob. Key fob operation:
• Press the
button on the key fob. All
doors lock. The hazard lights flash twice
and the horn beeps once to indicate all
doors are locked.
• When the
button is pressed with all
doors locked, the hazard lights flash twice
and the horn beeps once as a reminder
that the doors are already locked.
The horn may or may not beep.
4. Confirm that the
indicator light
comes on. Theindicator light
stays on for about 30 seconds. The ve-
hicle security system is now pre-armed.
Af ter about 30 seconds the vehicle se-
curity system automatically shif ts into
the armed phase. The
indicator
light begins to flash once every 3 sec-
onds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm
time period, the driver's door is unlocked
by the key fob or the ignition switch is
placed in ACC or ON position, the system
will not arm.
• If the indicator light fails to glow for a
period of time, unlock the door once
and lock it again. •
Even when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
arm with all doors closed and locked
with the ignition switch placed in the
OFF position.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:
• The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently.
• The alarm automatically turns off af ter a period of time. However, the alarm reacti-
vates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by un-
locking the driver's door by pressing the
button on the key fob.
The alarm is activated by:
• Opening a door without using the key fob (even if the door is unlocked by using the
inside lock knob or the power door lock
switch).
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by pressing thebutton on the key fob.
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To defrost the outside mirrors, start the
engine and push the outside mirror de-
froster switch on. The indicator light on the
switch will illuminate. Push the switch
again to turn the defroster off.
The defroster automatically turns off af ter
approximately 15 minutes.HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come
on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
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OUTSIDE MIRROR DEFROSTER
SWITCH (if so equipped) HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off automati-
cally. The autolight system can:
• Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail,license plate and instrument panel lights
automatically when it is dark.
• Turn off all the lights when it is light.
• Keep all the lights on for a period of time af ter you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed. To turn on the autolight system:
1.
For USA: Turn the headlight switch to the
AUTO position
O1.
For CAN: Turn the headlight switch to the
AUTO
O1orposition.
2.
Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3.The autolight system automatically turns
the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position and a door is opened and lef t
open, the headlights remain on for a period
of time. If another door is opened while the
headlights are on, then the timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off:
For USA: Turn the switch to the OFF,
,
orposition.
For CAN: Turn the switch to the
position.
The headlights will turn on automatically at
twilight (if so equipped) or in rainy weather
(when the windshield wiper is operated
continuously).
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.
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Be sure you do not put anything on top
of the autolight sensor
O1located in the
top side of the instrument panel. The au-
tolight sensor controls the autolight; if it
is covered, the autolight sensor reacts
as if it is dark out and the headlights will
illuminate. If this occurs while parked
with the engine off and the switch in the
ON position, your vehicle's battery could
become discharged.Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, en-
gage the headlights, and push the lever
forward. The high beam lights come on
and the
light illuminates. For addi-
tional information, see “Headlight con-
trol switch” (P. 2-43).
2Pull the lever back to return to the low
beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high beams on and off;
the headlights need not be on for this
function.
High Beam Assist (if so equipped)
The High Beam Assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and
above. If an oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle appears in front of your vehicle
when the headlight high beam is on, the
headlight will be switched to the low beam
automatically.
WARNING
• The High Beam Assist system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute
for safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times, en-
sure safe driving practices and
switch the high beams and low beam
manually when necessary.
• The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.
– During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, wind, etc.).
– When a light source similar to a
headlight or tail light is in the vi-
cinity of the vehicle.
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–When the headlights of the on-
coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle are turned off, when the color
of the light is affected due to for-
eign materials on the lights, or
when the light beam is out of
position.
– When there is a sudden, continu-
ous change in brightness.
– When driving on a road that
passes over rolling hills or a road
that has level differences.
– When driving on a road with many
curves.
– When a sign or mirror-like surface
is reflecting intense light towards
the front of the vehicle.
– When the container, etc., being
towed by a leading vehicle is re-
flecting intense light.
– When a headlight on your vehicle
is damaged or dirty.
– When the vehicle is leaning at an
angle due to a punctured tire, be-
ing towed, etc. •
The timing of switching the low
beam and high beam may change
under the following situations:
– The brightness of the headlights
of the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.
– The movement and direction of
the oncoming vehicle and the
leading vehicle.
– When only one light on the on-
coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle is illuminated.
– When the oncoming vehicle or the
leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.
– Road conditions (incline, curve,
the road surface, etc.).
– The number of passengers and
the amount of luggage.
High Beam Assist operation
To activate the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO po-
sition
O1and push the lever forwardO2
(high beam position). The High Beam Assist
indicator light in the meter will illuminate
while the headlights are turned on.
If the High Beam Assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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