power steering NISSAN FRONTIER 2023 Owners Manual

16. Storage (P. 2-67)
17. Heated seats (if so equipped) (P. 2-51)
18. USB connection port (P. 4-2)AUX input (if so equipped) (P. 4-2)
19. Shif t lever (P. 5-20)
20. Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
Parking Aids system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-56)
21. 4WD shif t switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-113)
22. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-13)
23. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-87)
24. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-23)
25. Parking brake (P. 5-24)
26. Hood release (P. 3-20)
27. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-50) Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-55)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-54)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-56)
Tow mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-57)
Warning systems switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-53)
Illustrated table of contents0-7

3.8L 6 cylinder (VQ38DD engine model)
(without idle stop)
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-15)
2. Fusible link (P. 8-23)
3. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-23)
4. Fusible link and relay box (P. 8-23)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
6. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
7. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
8. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
9. Drive belt location (P. 8-19)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
11. Radiator cap (P. 8-6)
12. Battery (P. 8-16)
13. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-6)
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
0-8Illustrated table of contents

3.8L 6 cylinder (VQ38DD engine model)
(with idle stop)
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-15)
2. Fusible link and relay box(P. 8-23)
3. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-23)
4. Fusible link (P. 8-23)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
6. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
7. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
8. Relay box (P. 8-23)
9. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
10. Drive belt location (P. 8-19)
11. Radiator cap (P. 8-6)
12. Battery (P. 8-16)
13. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
14. Relay box (P. 8-23)
15. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-6)
NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with
an engine cover.
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI3693
Illustrated table of contents0-9

20. Heated steering wheel switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
Parking Aids system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-56)
21. 4WD shif t switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-113)
22. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-13)
23. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-87)
24. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-23)
25. Parking brake (P. 5-24)
26. Hood release (P. 3-20)
27. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-50) Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-55)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-54)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-56)
Tow mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-57)
Warning systems switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-53)
Instruments and controls2-3

The BSW system will turn on the side indi-
cator lights, located by the outside mirrors,
if the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone. If the turn signal is acti-
vated in the direction of the detected ve-
hicle, a chime sounds twice and the side
indicator light will flash.
The LDW system will sound a warning; the
steering wheel will vibrate; and the LDW
indicator (orange) will blink to alert the
driver of the vehicle is traveling close to
either the lef t or the right of a traveling lane
with detectable lane markers.
For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-32) and “Lane Depar-
ture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-27).The vehicle should be driven with the VDC
system on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is de-
pressed to the floor. If maximum engine
power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the VDC system off.To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. Theindicator light will
come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. For addi-
tional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” (P. 5-121).
LIC3344
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
Instruments and controls2-53

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..........................................3-4
Doors ...........................................3-4
Locking with key .............................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ................3-6
Locking with power door lock switch .........3-6
Rear doors (King Cab® models) ...............3-6
Automatic door locks ........................ 3-7
Child safety rear door lock
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system ..................3-8
Operating range .............................3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...............3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Operation ...........3-10
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-13
Warning signals ............................. 3-16
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-16
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ...........3-18
Remote Engine Start operating range .......3-18 Remote starting the vehicle
.................3-19
Extending engine run time ..................3-19
Canceling a Remote Engine Start ...........3-19
Conditions the Remote Engine Start will
notwork .................................... 3-20
Hood ........................................... 3-20
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-21
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-21
Steering wheel ................................. 3-23
Tilt operation ................................ 3-23
Sun visors ...................................... 3-24
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...............3-24
Mirrors ......................................... 3-25
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-25
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-25
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-25
Truck box ...................................... 3-27
Tailgate ..................................... 3-27
Tie down hooks ............................. 3-31

System malfunction........................ 5-102
System maintenance ......................5-103
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) ...............5-104
Intelligent Driver Alertness system
operation .................................. 5-105
How to enable/disable the Intelligent
Driver Alertness (I-DA) system ..............5-106
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
system limitations ......................... 5-107
Break-in schedule ............................. 5-107
Fuel efficient driving tips .......................5-108
Increasing fuel economy ......................5-109
Using 4–wheel drive (4WD)
(if so equipped) ................................ 5-109
Transfer case shif ting procedures ..........5-110
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system (if so equipped) ........................ 5-115
Parking/parking on hills .......................5-116
Power steering ................................. 5-117
Brake system ................................. 5-118
Brake precautions .......................... 5-118
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............5-118
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) system .......5-120 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
........5-121
Brake force distribution ....................5-122
Hill descent control system (if so equipped) . . . 5-123
Hill start assist system ........................5-124
Rear Sonar System (RSS) (if so equipped) ......5-124
System operation .......................... 5-125
How to enable/disable the RSS .............5-127
Sonar limitations ........................... 5-128
System temporarily unavailable ............5-128
System maintenance ......................5-128
Idling Stop System (if so equipped) ............5-129
Retrograde movement control function ....5-131
Idling Stop System display ..................5-131
Idling Stop OFF switch ......................5-133
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-134
Freeing a frozen door lock ..................5-134
Antifreeze .................................. 5-134
Battery..................................... 5-134
Draining of coolant water ..................5-134
Tire equipment ............................. 5-134
Special winter equipment ..................5-135
Driving on snow or ice ......................5-135
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ........5-135

•Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls or
make the vehicle move. Unattended
children could become involved in
serious accidents.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shif t lever to the P (Park) position.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on an incline, it
is a good practice to turn the wheels as
illustrated.
• HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB
OA:
Turn the wheels into the curb and move
the vehicle forward until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb. • HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB
OB:
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
• HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO CURB
OC:
Turn the wheels toward the side of the
road so the vehicle will move away from
the center of the road if it moves.
4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position. The power assisted steering uses a hy-
draulic pump, driven by the engine, to as-
sist steering.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks,
you will still have control of the vehicle.
However, much greater steering effort is
needed, especially in sharp turns and at
low speeds.
WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
POWER STEERING
Starting and driving5-117

• The ABLS system uses automatic brak-ing to transfer power from a slipping drive
wheel to the wheel on the same axle with
more traction. The ABLS system applies
braking to the slipping wheel, which helps
redirect power to the other wheel.
• On 4–Wheel Drive models the ABLS sys- tem operates in both 4H and 4LO modes.
If 4WD mode is engaged, the ABLS sys-
tem operates for both drive axles. On
2–Wheel Drive vehicles, the ABLS system
operates on the drive axle only.
• The ABLS system is always on. In some conditions, the system may automati-
cally turn the ABLS system off. If the sys-
tem is automatically turned off, normal
brake function will continue. ABLS will
function even when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control system is turned off.
• The ABLS does not operate if both wheels on a drive axle are slipping.WARNING
• The ABLS system helps provide in-
creased traction, but will not prevent
accidents due to abrupt steering op-
eration or by careless driving or dan-
gerous driving practices. Reduce ve-
hicle speed and be especially careful
when driving and cornering on slip-
pery surfaces. Always drive carefully.
• Do not modif y the vehicle’s suspen-
sion. If suspension parts such as
shock absorbers, struts, springs, sta-
bilizer bars, bushings and wheels are
not NISSAN approved for your vehicle
or are extremely deteriorated, the
ABLS system may not operate prop-
erly. This could adversely affect ve-
hicle handling performance, and the
slip indicator light may illuminate.
•
If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not
NISSAN recommended or are ex-
tremely deteriorated, the ABLS system
may not operate properly and the slip
indicator light may illuminate.
• If wheels or tires other than the
NISSAN recommended ones are
used, the ABLS system may not oper-
ate properly and the slip indicator
light may illuminate.
ACTIVE BRAKE LIMITED SLIP (ABLS)
SYSTEM
5-120Starting and driving

The VDC system uses various sensors to
monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion.
Under certain driving conditions, the VDC
system helps to perform the following
functions:
• Controls brake pressure to reduce wheelslip on one slipping drive wheel so power
is transferred to a non-slipping drive
wheel on the same axle.
• Controls brake pressure and engine out- put to reduce drive wheel slip based on
vehicle speed (traction control function).
• If the 4WD transfer case is shif ted into 4LO the
indicator light will come on and
the VDC system will be turned off. For
additional information, see “Using
4–Wheel Drive (4WD)” (P. 5-109).
• Controls brake pressure at individual wheels and engine output to help the
driver maintain control of the vehicle in
the following conditions:– Understeer (vehicle tends to not follow the steered path despite increased
steering input)
– Oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving conditions)
The VDC system can help the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle, but it can-
not prevent loss of vehicle control in all driv-
ing situations. When the VDC system operates, the
indicator light in the instrument panel
flashes so note the following:
• The road may be slippery or the system
may determine some action is required
to help keep the vehicle on the steered
path.
• You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibration from
under the hood. This is normal and indi-
cates that the VDC system is working
properly.
• Adjust your speed and driving to the road conditions.
For additional information, see “Slip indica-
tor light” (P. 2-20) and ”Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF indicator light” (P. 2-20).
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
indicator light will come on in the in-
strument panel. The VDC system auto-
matically turns off when this indicator light
is on.
The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the
VDC system. The
indicator light, RAB
warning light, and the AEB with Pedestrian
Detection system warning light illuminate
to indicate the VDC, RAB and AEB with Pe-
destrian Detection systems are off. When the VDC OFF switch is used to turn off
the system, the VDC system still operates
to prevent one drive wheel from slipping by
transferring power to a non-slipping drive
wheel. The
indicator light flashes if this
occurs. All other VDC functions are off and
the
indicator light will not flash.
The VDC system is automatically reset to
on when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position then back to the ON position.
The computer has a built-in diagnostic fea-
ture that tests the system each time you
start the engine and move the vehicle for-
ward or in reverse at a slow speed. When
the self-test occurs, you may hear a clunk
noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and is not an indica-
tion of a malfunction.
WARNING
• The VDC system is designed to help
the driver maintain stability but does
not prevent accidents due to abrupt
steering operation at high speeds or
by careless or dangerous driving
techniques. Reduce vehicle speed
and be especially careful when driv-
ing and cornering on slippery sur-
faces and always drive carefully.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
Starting and driving5-121