Nissan Frontier (2009) manual

W elcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- ters) of driving pleasure. Please rea[...]

MODIFICA TION OF Y OUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or per- formance problems resulting from modi- fications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. This manual includes information for all options [...]

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de- fects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemi[...]

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T able of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself T echnical and consumer information In[...]

Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/24/08—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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 [...]

1. 2nd row seat belts (P . 1-11) 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (if so equipped) (P . 1-52) 3. Front seat belts (P . 1-11) 4. Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P .1-6) 5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P .1-60) 6. Seats (P . 1-2) 7. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P . 1-60) 8. Seat belt[...]

1. Engine hood (P . 8-6) 2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P . 2-25) 3. Windshield (P . 8-22) 4. Windows (P . 2-46) 5. Door locks, keyfob (if so equipped) , keys (P . 3-3, 3-6, 3-2) 6. Mirrors (P . 3-13) 7. Tire pressure (P . 8-33) 8. Flat tire (P . 6-3) 9. Tire chains (P . 8-40) 10. Headlight and turn signal switch (P . 2-27); Replacing bulbs[...]

1. Rear sliding window (if so equipped) (P .2-48) 2. V ehicle loading (P . 9-13) 3. T ruck box, tailgate (P . 3-15) 4. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-28) 5. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P . 3-10, P . 9-4) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. LII0053 EXTERIOR REAR 0-4 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY— 2[...]

1. Map lights (P . 2-50) 2. Sun visors (P . 3-12) 3. Inside mirror (P . 3-13) 4. V ents (P . 4-2) 5. Glove box (P . 2-40) 6. Shift knob (automatic transmission, if so equipped) (P . 5-13) 7. Cup holders (P . 2-42) 8. Front seats (P . 1-2) 9. Console box (P . 2-40) 10. Rear seats (P . 1-10) 11. Flat tire/Jacking equipment storage (P . 6-3) See the p[...]

1. V ents (P . 4-2) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-27) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped)/Bluetooth T Hands- Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P . 4-36, P . 4-37) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-52, P . 2-31) 5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-3, 2-13) 6. Cr[...]

15. Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped) (P .2-34) Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-32) Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-33) V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-33) 16. Shift selector (P . 5-13) 17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P . 5-22) 18. Cli[...]

QR25DE engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P . 8-15) 2. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-24) 3. Fuse and relay box (P . 8-24) 4. Air cleaner (P . 8-20) 5. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-9) 6. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-9) 7. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P . 8-14) 8. Drive belt location (P .8-18) 9. Radiator cap (P . [...]

VQ40DE engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P . 8-15) 2. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-24) 3. Fuse and relay box (P . 8-24) 4. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-9) 5. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-9) 6. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P . 8-14) 7. Air cleaner (P . 8-20) 8. Drive belt location (P .8-18) 9. Radiator cap (P . [...]

W arning light Name Page or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn- ing light 2-14 Automatic transmis- sion oil temperature warning light (if so equipped) 2-14 Automatic transmis- sion park warning light ( model) 2-14 or Brake warning light 2-15 Charge warning light 2-15 Door open warning light 2-15 W arning light Name Page Engine oil pressure warning[...]

Indicator light Name Page High beam indicator light (Blue) 2-19 Hill descent control system ON indicator light (if so equipped) 2-33 Malfunction Indica- tor Lamp (MIL) 2-20 Overdrive off indica- tor light (automatic transmission only) 2-20 Security indicator light (if so equipped) 2-20 Slip indicator light for models with ABLS (if so equipped) 2-21[...]

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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ............................................1 - 2 Front manual seat adjustment (if so equipped) ................................1 - 2 Front power seat adjustment (if so equipped) ................................1 - 4 Jump seat (King cab) ...........................1 - 5 Head restr[...]

WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. Y ou could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ● For the most effective protecti[...]

Forward and backward Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. Reclining T o recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. T o bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seat[...]

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) Operating tips ● The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. ● Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery . Forward and[...]

Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar area. JUMP SEAT (King cab) WARNIN[...]

HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT T o raise the head restraint, pull it up s 2 . T o lower, push and hold the lock knob s 1 and push the head restraint down s 2 . The head restraints on the rear seats are remov- able. WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted prop- erly as they may provide significant pro- tection against injury in an accident. Do not rem[...]

● Do not attach anything to the head re- straint stalks. Doing so could impair Active Head Restraint function. The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- ing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occu- pant’s head by reducing its backward movemen[...]

● Properly secure all cargo to help pre- vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. Folding the front passenger’s seatback (if so equipped) T o fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for extra storage length when transporting lon[...]

WARNING ● If you fold the front passenger’s seat- back flat forward to carry longer ob- jects, be sure this cargo is properly se- cured and not near an air bag. In a crash, an inflating air bag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Se- cure objects away from the area in which an air bag would inf[...]

s 3 Repeat this process to raise and secure the seat cushion on the other side of the vehicle for maximum storage capacity . T o return the rear bench seat to a seating posi- tion, reverse the process. Make sure to prop- erly push the seat cushion down into place. WARNING ● When the vehicle is being used to carry cargo, properly secure all cargo [...]

WARNING Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an acci- dent or sudden stop. PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and[...]

WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat and, if appro- priate, in a child restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system a[...]

WARNING ● Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NO T THE WAIST . A lap belt worn too [...]

CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn [...]

restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. Larger children Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between[...]

Fastening the seat belts (Front seats all models and rear seats Crew cab models) s 1 Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this section. s 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A s[...]

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child rest[...]

s 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move, and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat. ● If the seat belt cannot be pulled fr[...]

Unfastening the seat belts s 1 T o unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts. Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly . T[...]

WARNING ● After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoul- der belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position. ● The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effec- tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chanc[...]

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING ● Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint can re- sult in serious injury or death. ● Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult [...]

● If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being in- jured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases. ● Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. ● A[...]

LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) system compatible child restraints. The LA T CH anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the rear outboard seating posi- tions only (Crew cab models only)[...]

Installing child restraint LA T CH anchor attachments LA T CH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys- tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child re- strai[...]

T op tether anchor point locations Anchor points are located in the following loca- tions: ● On the back of the front passenger seat (King cab only) . ● On the floor between the jump seat belt buckles in the center of the vehicle (King cab only) . ● Under the rear window behind the rear bench seat (Crew cab only) . If you have any questions w[...]

1. Cover plate 2. T op tether strap routing bracket 3. T op tether strap anchor point The anchor point is located on the floor between the jump seat belt buckles in the center of the vehicle. The routing bracket is located behind the cover plate under the rear window above the right passenger’s side jump seat. Installing top tether strap 1. T op [...]

Rear bench seat (Crew cab models only) The anchor points are located under the rear window behind the rear bench seat. If you have any questions when installing a top strap child restraint on the rear seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for details. 1. Pull strap 2. Anchor point location T o access the anchor points behind the rear bench seat, tilt th[...]

4. Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack. For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint installation instructions in this section and the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LA T CH WARNING ● Attach LA T CH system compatible child restraint[...]

If the seating position does not have an adjust- able head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating posi- tion or a different child restraint. 4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearw[...]

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 2 through 6. Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the LA T CH system: 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions[...]

3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. 4. After attaching the[...]

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS – FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR BENCH SEAT (Crew cab models only) WARNING ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Front air bags inflate with great force. A rear-facing child restraint could be struck by the front air ba[...]

Front-facing Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear bench seat (Crew cab models only) or in the front passenger seat: 1. If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, it should be placed in a front-facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Child restraints[...]

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) . It reverts to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. 5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slac[...]

7. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point. See “T op tether strap child restraint” earlier in this section. Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap to seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor. 8[...]

Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear bench seat (Crew cab models only): 1. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufactu[...]

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Remove any additional slack from the child restraint; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat- back while pulling up on the seat belt. 6. After attaching the child restrain[...]

7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out of the retractor, the retrac- tor is in the ALR mode. 8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 7. [...]

Front-facing When you install a child restraint on the passen- ger’s side jump seat, follow these steps: 1. T o access the jump seat extension s 1 on the passenger’s side jump seat pull up s 2 on the extension to unfold it to the open posi- tion. Then unfold the two support legs s 3 and lower the jump seat to the full open s 4 seating position.[...]

head restraint and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit, try another seating position or a different child restraint. s 3 Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manu- facturer’s instructions for belt routi[...]

s 5 Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 7. If the child restraint is [...]

the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the belt as necessary , or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. Y ou may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child re- straints fit in all types of vehicles. 9. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode by trying to pull more seat belt out [...]

When you install a child restraint on the passen- ger’s side jump seat, follow these steps: 1. T o access the jump seat extension s 1 on the passenger’s side jump seat only pull up s 2 on the extension to unfold it to the open position. Then unfold the two support legs s 3 and lower the jump seat to the full open s 4 seating position. s 2 Move [...]

s 3 Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manu- facturer’s instructions for belt routing. s 4 Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retr[...]

s 6 Remove any additional slack from the child restraint; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat- back while pulling up on the seat belt. 7. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the seat [...]

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS WARNING ● Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint or booster seat can result in serious injury or death. ● Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the stron[...]

● Adjustable seatbacks should be posi- tioned to fit the booster seat, but as upright as possible. ● After placing the child in the booster seat and fastening the seat belt, make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the child’s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the abdomen. ● Do not put the shoulder [...]

● Make sure the child’s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat s 1 is chosen, the vehicle seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is lower than the center of the child’[...]

1. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, move the seat to the rear- most position. 2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front-facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions. 3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If neces- sary , ad[...]

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions for adjusting the belt routing. 5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top, middle portion of [...]

1. T o access the jump seat extension s 1 on the passenger’s side jump seat only pull up s 2 on the extension to unfold it to the open position. Then unfold the two support legs s 3 and lower the jump seat to the full open s 4 seating position. 2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front-facing direction. Always follow the [...]

try another seating position or a different booster seat. 4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions for adjusting the belt routing. 5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shou[...]

WARNING ● The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity fron- tal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. ● The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit[...]

WARNING ● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ARS1133 ARS1041 1-54 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro[...]

WARNING ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain and rollover air bags inflate if they are not properly re- strained. Pre-teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible. ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-55 Z [...]

WARNING ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in- flating front air bag could seriously in- jure or kill your child. See “Child re- straints” earlier in this section for details. WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags (if so equipped) and roof-[...]

WARNING ● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front sea[...]

WARNING ● When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ● Do not use seat covers on the front sea[...]

1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag inflators 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags 3. Air bag Control Unit (ACU) 4. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules 5. Crash zone sensor 6. Occupant classification system control unit 7. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) 8. Satellite sens[...]

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu- lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warn- ings in this manual still a[...]

Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some con- ditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is nec- essary for most effective protection. Fail- ure to follow all instructions in this manual con[...]

Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as out- lined in this manual should not cause the passen- ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF . For small adults it may be turned OFF , however if the occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush- ion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an[...]

of the instrument panel, will blink. Have the sys- tem checked by a NISSAN dealer. Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions WARNING ● Do not place any objects on the steer- ing wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such ob- jects may become [...]

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (if so equipped) and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (if so equipped) systems The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain and roll- over air bags are located in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to me[...]

WARNING ● Do not place any objects near the seat- back of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc .) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates. ● Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain and rollover [...]

● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct pretensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropri- ate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause per- sonal injury. The pretensioner system activates in conjunction with the front air bag system. The pretensioner s[...]

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS W arning labels about the supplemental front- impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration. SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warni[...]

WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag and/or pretensioner systems will not op- erate in an accident. T o help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. Repair and replacement procedure The f[...]

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-69 MEMO I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ...................................2 - 2 Meters and gauges ................................2 - 3 Speedometer and odometer .....................2 - 4 T rip computer (if so equipped) ...................2 - 5 T achometer ....................................2 - 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge .............[...]

Under-seat storage bins ........................ 2-39 Console box .................................. 2-40 Glove box .................................... 2-40 Sunglasses holder (if so equipped) .............. 2-40 Map pockets .................................. 2-41 Seat pockets (if so equipped) ................... 2-42 Cup holders ..................[...]

1. V ents (P . 4-2) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-27) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped)/Bluetooth T Hands- Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P . 4-36, P . 4-37) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-52, P . 2-31) 5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-3, 2-13) 6. Cr[...]

15. Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped) (P .2-34) Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-32) Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-33) V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-33) 16. Shift selector (P . 5-13) 17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P . 5-22) 18. Cli[...]

1. Speedometer 2. Odometer/T win trip odometer 3. Change button SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/T win trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. The twin[...]

For vehicles equipped with trip computer, push- ing the change button changes the display as follows: T rip → T rip → Distance to Empty → Average speed → Average fuel consumption → Journey time → T rip For additional information, refer to “T rip com- puter” later in this section. Resetting the trip odometer: Pushing the change butto[...]

play is updated every 30 seconds. At about the first 1/3 miles (500 m) after a reset, the display shows (----) . Journey time The journey time mode shows the time since the last reset. The displayed time can be reset by pressing the change button for more than ap- proximately 1 second. T rip computer reset Pushing the change button for more than 3 [...]

CAUTION If the gauge indicates coolant tempera- ture near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If the gauge is over the nor- mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is over- heated, continued operation of the ve- hicle may seriously damage the engine. See “If your vehicle[...]

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE (if so equipped) The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys- tem oil pressure while the engine is running. The needle should be in the middle of the gauge when the engine is running. CAUTION ● This gauge is not designed to indicate low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See “Engine oil” i[...]

This unit has the following functions: ● Measures terrestrial magnetism and indi- cates heading direction of vehicle ● Indicates outside air temperature With the ignition switch in the ON position, press the button as described in the chart below to activate various features of the automatic anti- glare review mirror. Push and hold the button f[...]

N: North E: East S: South W: W est If the display reads “CAL ” , calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at less than 5 MPH (8 km/h) . Y ou can also calibrate the compass by driving your vehicle on your everyday route. The com- pass will be calibrated once it has tracked three complete circles. 2-10 Instruments an[...]

Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geo- graphical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens: 1. Press and hold the button for about 8 second[...]

1. With the display turned on, press and hold the button for about 10 seconds. The “CAL ” icon in the compass display will illu- minate. 2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at a maximum speed of 5 MPH (8 km/h) . 3. After completing the circles, the display should return to normal. ● If the compass deviate[...]

or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Low windshield washer fluid warning light Hill descent control system on indicator light (if so equipped) Automatic transmission oil temperature warning light (if so equipped) Seat belt warning light and chime Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Automatic transmission park warning light ( model) Supplem[...]

CHECKING BULBS With all doors closed, apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to the ON position without starting the engine. The following lights will come on: , or , , , , The following lights come on briefly and then go off: or , , , , , , , If any light fails to come on, it may indicate an open circuit in the electrical system. Have t[...]

This light indicates that the automatic transmis- sion parking function is not engaged. If the trans- fer control is not secured in any drive position while the shift selector is in the P (Park) position, the transmission will disengage and the drive wheels will not lock. or Brake warning light This light functions for both the parking brake and th[...]

dipstick to check the oil level. See “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. CAUTION Running the engine with the engine oil pressure warning light on could cause se- rious damage to the engine almost imme- diately. Such damage is not covered by warranty. T urn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do s[...]

driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning light. Use a tire pres- sure gauge to check the tire pressure. For additional information, see “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section and in the “In case of emergency” section. TPMS malfunction:[...]

Low windshield washer fluid warning light This light comes on when the windshield washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield washer fluid as necessary. See “Window washer fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. Seat belt warning light and chime The light and chime remind you to fasten your seat belts. The [...]

Cruise set switch indicator light (if so equipped) The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system. If the light blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate the cruise control system is not functioning prop- erly . Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)[...]

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction. The Malfunction Indicator Light may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is i[...]

Slip indicator light for models with ABLS (if so equipped) This indicator light comes on if the active brake limited slip is activated. If activated, the system will apply braking to the slipping drive wheel(s) , giving the non-slipping wheel(s) more traction. Slip indicator light for models with VDC (if so equipped) This indicator light will blink[...]

V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light (if so equipped) This indicator light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch is pushed to OFF , the transfer case is in the 4L O position ( model) , or when the Vehicle Dynamic Control system is not functioning properly . This indicates the V ehicle Dynamic Control system is not oper-[...]

Y our vehicle may have two types of security sys- tems: ● V ehicle security system (if so equipped) ● NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System (if so equipped) V EHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (if so equipped) The vehicle security system provides visual and audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors when the system is armed. It is not, however, a motio[...]

● If the key is turned slowly when locking the driver’s door, the system may not arm. Furthermore, if the key is turned beyond the vertical position toward the unlock position to remove the key, the system may be disarmed when the key is removed. If the indicator light fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door once and lock it again. ● Ev[...]

Security indicator light The security indicator light blinks whenever the ignition switch is placed in the L OCK, OFF or ACC position. This function indicates the NISSAN V e- hicle Immobilizer System is operational. If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal- functioning, the light will remain on while the ignition switch is placed in the ON p[...]

● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with water to the manufacturer’s recom- mended levels before pouring the fluid into the window washer reservoir tank. Do not use the window washer reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid concen- trate and water. T o defrost the rear window glass and outside mirrors (if so equipped) , start the engine and push [...]

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH Lighting s 1 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come on. s 2 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the headlights come on and all the other lights remain on. CAUTION Use the headlights with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle b[...]

Autolight system (if so equipped) The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically. The autolight system can: ● T urn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights au- tomatically when it is dark. ● T urn off all the lights when it is light. ● K eep all the lights o[...]

Headlight beam select s 1 T o select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the light illuminates. s 2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam. s 3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the headlight high beams on and off. Battery saver system If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position while [...]

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the , or AUT O position (if so equipped) (with autolights activated) . T urn the control s A to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights when driving at night. T URN SIGNAL SWITCH T urn signal s 1 Move the lever up or down to[...]

Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- tions. All turn signal lights flash. WARNING ● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to move the vehicle well off the road. ● Do not use the hazard warning flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that[...]

T o turn on the cargo lamp, push the switch down to the ON position. CAUTION Be sure to turn the light switch to the OFF position when you leave the vehicle for extended periods of time, otherwise the battery will go dead. The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters (if so equipped) . 1. Start the engine. 2. Push the L O or HI position of the sw[...]

The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv- ing 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 depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck veh[...]

● the 4WD switch must be in the 4H position and the vehicle speed must be under 21 mph (35 km/h) , and ● the hill descent control system switch must be ON. The hill descent control system on indicator light will come on when the system is activated. Also, the stop/tail lights illuminate while the hill descent control system applies the brakes t[...]

● Use the E-Lock system only when free- ing a stuck vehicle. T ry the 4LO position before using the E-Lock system. Never use the E-Lock system on a slippery road surface such as snow or ice sur- face. Using the E-Lock system when driving in these road conditions may cause unexpected movement of the ve- hicle during engine braking, accelerat- ing [...]

The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. The bottom power outlet located on instrument panel is powered directly by the vehicle’s battery. The top power outlet (if so equipped) located on the instrument panel and the power outlet lo- cated inside the center console are powered only when the ignition s[...]

STORAGE TRAYS WARNING Do not place sharp objects in the trays to help prevent injury in an accident or sud- den stop. T op center tray WIC1429 A T model LIC0818 MT model (if so equipped) WIC1431 STORAGE Instruments and controls 2-37 Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X I n f o r m a t [...]

MT model (if so equipped) WIC1432 2nd row under-seat storage bin (King cab model) LIC0821 2nd row under-seat storage bin (Crew cab model) LIC0820 2-38 Instruments and controls Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

UNDER-SEAT STORAGE BINS WARNING ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. ● The cargo restrained in the under-seat storage bins must not exceed the weight limits listed below or the bins may not stay secured. In a sudd[...]

CONSOLE BOX Pull up on the lever s 1 to open the console box lid s 2 . GLOVE BOX T o open the top portion of the glove box, push the latch s A up and raise the lid. T o open the lower portion of the glove box, pull the handle s B down and lower the lid. Use the master key to lock or unlock the glove box. The valet key cannot be used to lock or unlo[...]

CAUTION ● Do not use for anything other than sunglasses. ● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun- glasses holder while parking in direct sunlight. The heat may damage the sunglasses. MAP POCKETS WIC0824 King cab model LIC0826 Instruments and controls 2-41 Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—d[...]

SEAT POCKETS (if so equipped) A pocket is located on the back of the driver’s seat. CUP HOLDERS The front cup holders have adapters that can be removed to accommodate larger cups. WARNING The cup holder should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Crew cab model LIC0825 LIC0575 Front WIC0827 2-42 Instrumen[...]

CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it can scald you or your passenger. ● Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects can injure you in an accident. T o open the 2nd row cup holders (rear of the front console) , lower the lid. T o close, raise [...]

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WARNING ● Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is loaded at or near the cargo carrying capacity, especially if the significant portion of that load is carried on the roof rack. ● Heavy loading of the roof rack has the potential to affect the vehicle stability and handling during sudden or abnor- mal handling maneuvers. ● Roof rack load shou[...]

P OWER WINDOWS (if so equipped) WARNING ● Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc . inside the vehicle while it is in motion and before closing the windows. Use the window lock switch to prevent unexpected use of the power windows. ● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or c[...]

Front passenger’s power window switch The passenger’s window switch operates only the corresponding passenger’s window . T o open the window, push the switch and hold it down s 1 . T o close the window, pull the switch up s 2 . Rear power window switch (Crew Cab models only) The rear power window switches open or close only the corresponding [...]

MANUAL WINDOWS (if so equipped) The side windows can be opened or closed by turning the hand crank on each door. REAR SLIDING WINDOW (if so equipped) Squeeze the handles of the lever s 1 , then slide the window open s 2 . Sliding the moonroof T o fully open the moonroof, push the switch to- ward DOWN/OPEN s 1 . T o fully close the moonroof, push th[...]

Tilting the moonroof Close the moonroof by pushing the switch to- ward UP/CLOSE s 2 . Release the switch, then push the UP/CLOSE switch again to tilt the moonroof up. T o tilt the moonroof down, push the switch to- ward DOWN/OPEN s 1 . Restarting the moonroof sliding switch The sliding switch will become inoperable after the battery terminal is dis[...]

The interior lights have a three-position switch and operate regardless of ignition switch posi- tion. When the switch is in the ON position s 1 , the interior lights illuminate, regardless of door posi- tion. The lights will go off after about 30 minutes unless the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. When the switch is in the O position [...]

CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery. T o turn the map lights on, press the switches. T o turn them off, press the switches again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery. The HomeLink T Universal [...]

WARNING ● Do not use the HomeLink T Universal T ransceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and re- verse features as required by federal safety standards. (These standards be- came effective for opener models manufactured after April 1, 1982) . A ga- rage door opener which cannot detect an object in the path of a closing garage[...]

grammed device, press and hold the pro- grammed HomeLink T button — releasing when the device begins to activate. 5. If the indicator light on the HomeLink T blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns solid, HomeLink T has picked up a “rolling code” garage door opener signal. Y ou will need to proceed with the next steps to train the HomeLin[...]

● position the hand-held transmitte r1-3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the HomeLink T surface. Hold the transmitter in that position for up to 15 seconds. If HomeLink T is not programmed within that time, try holding the transmitter in another position – keeping the indicator light in view at all times. If you continue to have programming diffi[...]

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments K e y s .............................................3 - 2 NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys (if so equipped) ................................3 - 2 Doors ............................................3 - 3 Locking with key ................................3 - 3 Locking with inside lock knob ...................[...]

1. T wo master keys (black) with transponder chip (if so equipped) and chrome NISSAN brand symbol on one side. 2. Valet key (black) with transponder chip (if so equipped) 3. Key number plate 4. T ransponder chip (if so equipped) A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep the plate in a safe place (such as your wal[...]

WARNING ● Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintentionally open- ing the doors, and will help keep out intruders. ● Before opening a[...]

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB T o lock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the lock position s 1 , then close the door. T o unlock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the unlock position s 2 . LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped) T o lock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (d[...]

REAR DOORS (King Cab models) 1. Open the driver’s or passenger’s door. 2. From the outside, pull the door handle s A toward you. 3. Open the door to the desired position. AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ● All doors will be locked automatically when the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/ h) . ● All the doors will unlock automatically when the ignitio[...]

The automatic lock and unlock functions can be deactivated or activated indepen- dently of each other. T o deactivate or activate the automatic door lock or unlock system, per- form the following procedure: 1. Close all doors. 2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. 3. Do one of the following within 20 seconds of performing Step #2: ● T [...]

As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one vehicle. For information concerning the purchase and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN dealer. The keyfob will not function when: ● the battery is discharged ● the distance between the vehicle and the keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m) The panic alarm will not activate when the key is in the ignition[...]

● When the button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a reminder that the doors are already locked. ● If a door is open and you push the button, the doors will lock but the horn will not beep and the hazard lights will not flash. The horn may or may not beep. Refer to “Silenc- ing [...]

Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by pushing and holding the button on the keyfob for longer than 0.5 seconds. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds. The panic alarm stops when: ● it has run for 25 seconds, or ● any button is pushed on [...]

s 1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver’s side instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly . s 2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to the side as illustrated with your fingertips and raise the hood. s 3 Insert the support rod into the slot on the underside of the hood. When closing the hood, return the hood rod[...]

Loop the tether strap around the hook s 1 while refueling. WARNING ● Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi- tions. Y ou could be burned or seriously injured if it is misused or mishandled. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling. ● Fuel may be unde[...]

CAUTION ● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it away with water to avoid paint damage. ● Insert cap straight into the fuel-filler tube, then tighten until the fuel-filler cap clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel- filler cap properly may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate. If the light illuminates because the fue[...]

s 3 Slide the sun visor extension (if so equipped) in or out as needed. CAUTION ● Do not store the sun visor before return- ing the extension to its original position. ● Do not pull the extension sun visor forc- edly downward. V ANITY MIRRORS T o access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity mirro[...]

AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The inside mirror is designed so that it automati- cally dims according to the intensity of the head- lights of the vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare feature operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The indicator light s 1 will illuminate when the automatic ant[...]

Manual control type (if so equipped) The outside mirror can be moved in any direction for a better rear view . Heated mirrors (if so equipped) Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost, defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi- tional information, see “Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch” in the “Instrument and contr[...]

For proper truck box loading see “Vehicle loading information” in the “T echnical and consumer in- formation” section of this manual. WARNING ● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In a colli- sion, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. ● Do not allow people to rid[...]

Locking the tailgate T o lock the tailgate, turn the key toward the pas- senger side of the vehicle s 1 . T o unlock, turn the key toward the driver side s 2 . Both the master key and the valet key can be used to lock and unlock the tailgate. TIE DOWN HOOKS (if so equipped) For your convenience, tie down hooks are placed at each corner of the truck[...]

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4 Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems V ents ............................................4 - 2 Heater and air conditioner (manual) ..................4 - 2 Controls .......................................4 - 3 Heater operation ...............................4 - 4 Air conditioner operation (if so equipped) .........4 - 5 Air flow charts [...]

Adjust air flow direction for the driver’s and pas- senger’s side windows s 1 , driver and passenger s 2 , or center s 3 vent by moving the vent slide and/or vent assemblies. WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance [...]

1. Fan control dial 2. T emperature control dial 3. Air flow control dial 4. Air conditioner button 5. Rear window defroster button (if so equipped) 6. Air recirculation button CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed. Air flow control dial The air flow control dial allows you to select the air[...]

● for maximum cooling when using the air con- ditioner. OFF position: Push the air recirculation button again to turn air recirculation off. The indicator light on the button will turn off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment and distributed through the selected outlet. Use the off position for normal heater or air con- ditioner o[...]

● When the position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 36°F (2°C) . The air conditioning system will con- tinue to operate until the fan control dial is turned to OFF or the vehicle is shut off, even if the air flow control dial is tu[...]

The air conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine is running. Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air. 1. Push the button to the off position. 2. T urn the air flow control dial to the position. 3. T urn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion. 4. Push the button. The indicator light comes on. 5. T urn the[...]

● If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates engine coolant tem- perature over the normal range, turn the air conditioner off. See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. AIR FLOW CHARTS The following charts show the button and dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating, cooling or defros[...]

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WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot[...]

— Air flows from center and side ventilators. — Air flows from center and side ventilators and foot outlets. — Air flows mainly from foot outlets. — Air flows from defroster out- lets and foot outlets. — Air flows mainly from defroster outlets. T emperature control dial The temperature control dial allows you to adjust the temperature of [...]

4. T urn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position. Defrosting or defogging This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets to defrost/defog the windows. 1. Press the defrost/defog button . 2. T urn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion. 3. T urn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and th[...]

● When the position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light on the button will not come on) if the outside temperature is more than 36°F (2°C) . If in defrost mode for more than one minute, the air conditioning system will continue to operate until the fan control dial is turned to OFF , the vehicle[...]

air conditioner is turned OFF , or the vehicle is shut off, even if a position other than the air flow control button is selected. This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger com- partment to further improve the defogging perfor- mance. 4. T urn th[...]

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The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve- hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s ozone layer. Special charging equipment and lubricant is re- quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi- tioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe damage to [...]

RADIO (if so equipped) T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON posi- tion and press the PWR (power)/VOL (volume) knob to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, the ignition switch should be turned to the ACC position. Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, buil[...]

SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so equipped) When the satellite radio is first installed or the battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may not work properly. This is not a malfunction. W ait more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON and the vehicle outside of any metal or large building for satellite radio to receive all of the necessary d[...]

● Do not expose the CD to direct sun- light. ● CDs that are in poor condition or are dirty, scratched or covered with finger- prints may not work properly. ● The following CDs may not work prop- erly: ● Copy control compact disc s (CCCD) ● Recordable compact disc s (CD-R) ● Rewritable compact disc s (CD-RW) ● Do not use the following [...]

● Sampling frequency — Sampling frequency is the rate at which the samples of a signal are converted from analog to digital (A/D conversion) per second. ● Multisession — Multisession is one of the methods for writing data to media. Writing data once to the media is called a single session, and writing more than once is called a multisession[...]

Specification chart : Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW Supported file systems ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Apple ISO, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. Supported versions*1 MP3 V ersion MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5 Sampling frequency 8 kHz - 48 kHz Bit rate 8 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR WMA V ersion WMA7, WMA8, WMA9 Sampling fr[...]

T roubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc was inserted correctly. Check if the disc is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there is a temperature increase error, the CD player wil[...]

1. PRESET A·B·C button 2. CD eject button 3. MENU button 4. CD insert slot 5. CD button 6. FM·AM button 7. TUNE buttons 8. RPT button 9. PWR button/VOL control knob 10. RDM button 11. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 12. SEEK buttons T ype A WHA1075 4-24 Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro[...]

1. PRESET A·B·C button 2. CD eject button 3. FM·AM button 4. CD insert slot 5. CD button 6. MENU button 7. TUNE button 8. RPT button 9. PWR button/VOL control knob 10. RDM button 11. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 12. SEEK button FM/AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped) For all operation precautions, see 9 Audio opera- tion pre[...]

MENU button (BASS, TREBLE , FADE , BAL- ANCE and CLOCK) : Press the MENU button to change the mode as follows: BAS → TRE → FA D → BAL → CLOCK → Audio → BAS T o adjust Bass, T reble, Fade and Balance, press the MENU button until the desired mode appears in the display. Press the SEEK button to adjust Bass and T reble to the desired level[...]

The FM stereo indicator, ST , illuminates during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio automatically changes from stereo to monaural reception. TUNE buttons: Manual tuning Press the TUNE or button for less than 0.5 seconds for manual tuning. T o move quickly through the channels, press and hold either TUNE or butt[...]

SEEK (Scan CDs) button: Press and hold the SEEK button for more than 1.5 seconds to scan through the first 10 seconds of a track on the compact disc. The SCAN icon is flashed during scan mode. The scan mode is canceled once it scans through all the tracks on the disc, or if the SEEK or button is pressed during the scan mode. RPT button: When the RP[...]

1. PRESET A·B·C button 2. Display screen 3. DISP/CL OCK button 4. SEEK/TRACK button 5. CD button 6. RADIO button* 7. AUX button 8. SCAN RPT button 9. CA T FOLDER button 10. L OAD button 11. CD insert slot 12. CD eject button 13. VOL control knob and PWR button 14. Station and CD select (1 – 6) buttons 15. TUNE/TRACK knob and AUDIO button *No sa[...]

pre-wired for satellite radio. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. Audio main operation POWER/VOLUME control: T urn the ignition switch to ACC or ON, and then press the PWR/VOL control knob while the sys- tem is off to call up the mode (radio or CD) which was playing immediately before the system was turned off. T o turn th[...]

● T rack number mode displays the number selected disc and the track that is currently being played on the disk. MP3 display mode T o change the text displayed when listening to an MP3/WMA CD with MP3/WMA text (when CD with text is being used) , press the DISP button. The DISP button will scroll through the CD text as follows: File name ←→ Fo[...]

If a compact disc is playing when the RADIO button is pushed, the compact disc will automati- cally be turned off and the last radio station played will come on. The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio will automatically change from stereo to monaural reception. CA T FOLDE[...]

Compact disc (CD) changer operation T urn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and insert the compact disc into the slot with the label side facing up. The compact disc will be guided automatically into the slot and start play- ing. T o insert the disc, first press the L OAD button. If the radio is already operating, it will automati- cally t[...]

ALL DISC RPT : All discs loaded will be repeated. 1 DISC RPT : The disc that is currently playing will be repeated. 1 TRACK RPT : The track that is currently playing will be repeated ALL DISC RDM: T racks from all discs will be played randomly 1 DISC RDM: T racks from the disc that is cur- rently playing will be played randomly CD EJECT: Current/Se[...]

CD CARE AND CLEANING ● Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the disc. Never touch the surface of the disc. ● Always place the discs in the storage case when they are not being used. ● T o clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular motion. ● Do not use a [...]

1. V olume control switch 2. Phone operation switch 3. POWER on and MODE select switch 4. T uning switch STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped) The audio system can be operated using the controls on the steering wheel. POWER on/off switch With the ignition switch placed in the ACC or ON position, push the POWER switch to turn the [...]

When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following precautions; otherwise, the new equipment may adversely affect the engine control system and other electronic parts. WARNING ● A cellular telephone should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Some juris- dictions[...]

Y our NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System. If you have an ap- proved Bluetooth T enabled cellular phone, you can set up the wireless connection between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module. With Bluetooth T wireless technology, you can make or receive a hands-free telephone call with your cellular phone in[...]

– Y our cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed. ● When the radio wave condition is not ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it may be difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur- ing a call. ● Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded by metal or far away from the in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone quali[...]

Operating tips T o get the best performance out of the NISSAN V oice Recognition system, observe the following: ● K eep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.) , which may prevent the system from recognizing voice commands correctly. ● W ait unt[...]

● Numbers can be spoken in small groups. The system will prompt you to continue en- tering digits, if desired. Example: 1-800-662-6200 – “One eight zero zero” The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more. – “six six two” The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more. – “six two zero zero” ● Say ?[...]

PHONE/END Press the button to cancel a VR session or end a call. GETTING STARTED The following procedures will help you get started using the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System with NISSAN V oice Recognition. For ad- ditional command options, refer to “List of voice commands” later in this section. Choosing a language Y ou can interact with th[...]

4. Say: “New phone” s C . The system acknowl- edges the command and asks you to initiate pairing from the phone handset s D . The pairing procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone model. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details. Y ou can also visit www .nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instruc- tions on pairi[...]

For additional command options, see “List of voice commands” later in this section. LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS Main Menu “Call” or “Call International” “Phone Book” “Memo Pad” “Setup” When you press and release the button on the steering wheel, you can choose from the commands on the Main Menu. The following pages describe these[...]

If a redial number does not exist, the system announces, “There is no number to redial” and ends the VR session. “Call back” s D Use the Call Back command to dial the number of the last incoming call within the vehicle. The system acknowledges the command, re- peats the number and begins dialing. If a call back number does not exist, the sy[...]

NO TE: Each phone has its own separate phone book. Y ou cannot access Phone A’s phone book if you are currently connected with Phone B . “New entry” s A Use the New Entry command to store a new name in the system. When prompted by the system, say the name you would like to give the new entry . For example, say: “Mary .” If the name is too[...]

The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details. Y ou can also visit www .nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions on transferring phone numbers from NISSAN recommended cellular phones. The system repeats the number and prompts you for the next command. When you have finished enter[...]

“Setup” Main Menu “Setup” “Pair Phone” s A “List Phone” s B “Select Phone” s C “Change Priority” s D “Delete Phone” s E “Select Ringtone” s F “Bluetooth Off” s G Use the Setup command to change options as- sociated with the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System. “Pair phone” s A Use the Pair Phone command to pa[...]

and you change the priority level of Phone C to Level 1, then: Priority Level 1 = Phone C Priority Level 2 = Phone B Priority Level 3 = Phone A “Delete phone” s E Use the Delete Phone command to delete a specific phone or all phones from the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System. The system announces the names of the phones already paired with th[...]

6. Voice memory A or memory B is selected automatically . If both memory locations are already in use, the system will prompt you to overwrite one. Follow the instructions pro- vided by the system. 7. When preparation is complete and you are ready to begin, press the button. 8. The SA mode will be explained. Follow the instructions provided by the [...]

T ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved. Symptom Solution System fails to interpret the command correctly[...]

5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ................5 - 2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5 - 2 Three-way catalyst ..............................5 - 3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5 - 3 On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ....................................5 - 5 Avoiding collisi[...]

Draining of coolant water ....................... 5-38 Tire equipment ................................ 5-38 Special winter equipment ....................... 5-38 Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-38 Engine block heater (if so equipped) ............. 5-39 Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nn[...]

WARNING ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to ca[...]

THREE-WAY CATALYST The three-way catalyst is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at high temperatures to help reduce pollutants. WARNING ● The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys- tem are very hot. Keep people, animals or flammable materials away from the exhaust system compon[...]

subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal- function exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alter- nate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the [...]

● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting. ● Replacing tires with those not originally specifi[...]

AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER WARNING Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and prudent manner may result in loss of control or an accident. Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed, high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma- neuvers, because these driving practices could cause you to [...]

WARNING The following actions can increase the chance of losing control of the vehicle if there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure. Losing control of the vehicle may cause a collision and result in personal injury. ● The vehicle generally moves or pulls in the direction of the flat tire. ● Do not rapidly apply the brakes. ● Do not rapidly [...]

● Many hills are too steep for any vehicle. If you drive up them, you may stall. If you drive down them, you may not be able to control your speed. If you drive across them, you may roll over. ● Do not shift gears while driving on downhill grades as this could cause loss of control of the vehicle. ● Stay alert when driving to the top of a hil[...]

● Do not attempt to test a 4WD equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used by some states for emissions testing) , or similar equipment even if the other two wheels are raised off the ground. Make sure you inform test facility personnel that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD before it is placed on a dynamometer. Using[...]

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if so equipped) The ignition lock is designed so the key cannot be turned to the LOCK position and removed until the shift selector is moved to the P (Park) posi- tion. When removing the key from the ignition, make sure the shift selector is in the P (Park) position. If the shift selector is not returned to P (Park) position[...]

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so equipped) The ignition switch includes a device that helps prevent accidental removal of the key while driv- ing. The key can only be removed when the ignition switch is in the L OCK position. On manual transmission models, to turn the igni- tion key to LOCK position from ACC or ON position, turn the key to OFF , push the[...]

● Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear. ● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- ant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel. ● Check that all windows and lights are clean. ● Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflati[...]

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if so equipped) WARNING ● Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu- tral) to R (Reverse) , D (Drive) , 3, 2 or 1. Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident. ● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use c[...]

WARNING Apply the parking brake if the selector lever is in any position while the engine is not running. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious personal injury or property damage. If the key is turned to the OFF or ACC position for any reason while the vehicle is in N (Neutral) , or any D ([...]

1 (Low gear) : Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or slow driving through deep snow , sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. Do not downshift into the 1 position at speeds over the following and do not exceed the follow- ing speeds in the 1 position. 2WD: 43 MPH (70 km/h) 4H: 43 MPH (70 km/h) 4L O: 31 M[...]

Accelerator downshift — in D position — For passing or hill climbing, depress the accel- erator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmis- sion down into a lower gear, depending on the vehicle speed. Overdrive switch Each time your vehicle is started, the transmis- sion is automatically “reset” to overdrive ON. ON: With the engine runnin[...]

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so equipped) WARNING ● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of control. ● Do not over-rev the engine when shift- ing to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of control or engine damage. CAUTION ● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This may cause clutch damage. ● Full[...]

Suggested upshift speeds The following are suggested vehicle speeds for shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance. Actual upshift speeds will vary according to road conditions, the weather and individual driving habits. ● For QR25DE two-wheel drive models: GEAR CHANGE MPH (km/h) 1st to 2nd 11 (1[...]

WARNING ● Be sure the parking brake is fully re- leased before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident. ● Do not release the parking brake from outside the vehicle. ● Do not use the gear shift in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully engaged. ● Do not leave children un[...]

1. ACCEL/RES switch 2. COAST/SET switch 3. ON/OFF switch 4. CANCEL switch PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically. The SET indicator light in the instrument panel then blinks to warn the driver. ● If the SET indicator light blinks, turn the cruise control main switch off and have the s[...]

● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or down steep hills. If this happens, drive without the cruise control. T o cancel the preset speed, use one of the following three methods. ● Push the CANCEL button; the SET indicator light in the instrument panel goes out. ● T ap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light goes out. ?[...]

● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position. ● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway. Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy . ● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a safe distance behind other ve- hicles. ● Use a proper gear range which suits road conditions. On level ro[...]

CAUTION ● Do not drive the vehicle in the 4H or 4LO position on dry hard surface roads. Driv- ing on dry, hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO may cause unnecessary noise, tire wear and increased fuel consumption. If the 4WD warning light turns on when you are driving on dry hard surface roads: – in the 4H position, shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD. –[...]

2WD or 4WD shift procedure: 4WD Shift Switch Position Wheels Driven Indicator Light Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure 4WD shift T ransfer 4L O position 2WD Rear wheels For driving on dry, paved roads (Economy drive) or state dynamometer I/M testing Move the 4WD switch. 2WD <—> 4H 4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift posit[...]

2. Start the engine. - Check that the 4WD warning light turns off. If the 4WD warning light illuminates, have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. 3. Apply the parking brake, for automatic transmission vehicles, depress the brake pedal and move the shift selector to Neutral position. For manual transmission vehicles, move the shift lever to Neutr[...]

The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used to select either 2WD or 4WD depending on the driving conditions. There are three types of drive modes available, 2WD, 4H and 4L O. The 4WD shift switch electronically controls the transfer case operation. Rotate the switch to move between each mode, 2WD, 4H and 4L O. T o change into or out of 4LO, the vehi[...]

When the vehicle is stuck, ● Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4L O. ● Use the Electronic Locking Rear Differential (E-Lock) system (if so equipped) . T urn the switch ON while the vehicle is stationary and apply the throttle to try to free the vehicle. ● If it is difficult to free the vehicle, rock the vehicle back and forth between reverse [...]

4WD shift indicator light The 4WD shift indicator light is located in the odometer display . The light should turn off within 1 second after turning the ignition switch to the ON position. While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indi- cator light will illuminate the position selected by the 4WD shift switch. ● The 4WD shift indicator light may[...]

The 4WD warning light comes on when the igni- tion switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the engine is started. If any malfunction occurs in the 4WD system when the ignition switch is ON, the warning light will either remain illuminated or blink. If the 4WD warning light comes on, the 4WD shift indicator light goes out. A large difference[...]

The E-Lock system can provide additional trac- tion and should only be used when a vehicle has become or is becoming stuck. This system oper- ates by electronically “locking” the two rear drive wheels together, allowing them to turn at the same speed. The system is used when it is not possible to free a stuck vehicle even when using the 4L O po[...]

WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire. ● Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set and the transmission placed into P (Park) for automatic transmission models or in an appropriate gear for manual transmis- sion models. [...]

The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to assist 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 [...]

This procedure is described in the vehicle service manual and can be performed by a NISSAN dealer. ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING ● The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a sophisticated device, but it cannot pre- vent accidents resulting from careless or dangerous driving techniques. It can help maintain vehicle control during braking on [...]

When the ABS senses that one or more wheels are close to locking up, the system electronically controls the pressure applied to each brake. This action is similar to pumping the brakes very quickly . Y ou may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise from under the hood or feel a vibration from the actuator when it is oper- ating. This i[...]

● Drive the vehicle at speeds above 10 mph (15 km/h) for at least 10 minutes. ● The VDC OFF indicator light should go off indicating the traction control system is op- erational. ● If you interrupt the reset procedure by turn- ing the ignition off, you will need to restart the reset procedure. If after driving the vehicle for more than 10 min[...]

● If wheels or tires other than the recom- mended ones are used, the V ehicle Dy- namic Control system may not operate properly and the Vehicle Dynamic Con- trol off indicator light may come on. ● The Vehicle Dynamic Control system is not a substitute for winter tires or tire chains on a snow covered road. WARNING ● Never rely solely on the h[...]

WARNING ● Never rely solely on the hill start assist system to prevent the vehicle from mov- ing backward on a hill. Always drive carefully and attentively. Depress the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill. Be especially careful when stopped on a hill on frozen or muddy roads. Failure to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwar[...]

DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti- freeze, drain the cooling system, including the engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle. For details, see “Changing engine coolant” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. TIRE EQUIPMENT 1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to pro[...]

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so equipped) WARNING ● Do not use your engine block heater with an ungrounded electrical system or a 2-pronged adapter. Y ou can be se- riously injured by an electrical shock if you use an ungrounded connection. ● Disconnect and properly store the en- gine block heater cord before starting the engine. Damage to the cord [...]

5-40 Starting and driving MEMO I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

6 In case of emergency First aid kit (if so equipped) .........................6 - 2 Flat tire ...........................................6 - 3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........6 - 3 Changing a flat tire .............................6 - 3 Jump starting .....................................6 - 9 Push starting ........................[...]

The first aid kit is located in the under-seat stor- age bins. T o access the first aid kit: For King cab model, lift up the rear jump seat and remove net to remove the first aid kit. Refer to “Jump Seats” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section ear- lier in the manual. For Crew cab model, lift up the[...]

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pres- sure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the TPMS will [...]

WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the manual transmission is shifted into R (Reverse) , or the auto- matic transmission into P (Park) . ● Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is hazardous. ● Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait for profes- s[...]

For Crew Cab models: The tools and tool case are located behind the rear bench seat. ● Fold the rear bench seat down. Refer to “Folding the rear bench seat” in the “Safety- –Seats, seat belts and supplemental re- straint system” section earlier in this manual. ● Remove the jack s 1 and jacking tools s 2 . All models: 1. Fit the square[...]

3. Seat the T -shaped end of the jack rod into the T -shaped opening of the spare tire winch. Apply pressure to keep the jack rod engaged in the spare tire winch and turn the jack rod counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. 4. Once the spare tire is completely lowered, reach under the vehicle, remove the retainer chain, and carefully slide the ti[...]

2. Place the jack directly under the jack -up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack -up point. The jack -up points are indicated by stamped ar- rows on the side of the frame. The jack should be used on firm and level ground. 3. Install the assembled jack rod into the jack as shown. 4. T o lift the vehicle, sec[...]

5. Remove the wheel nuts and then remove the tire. Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading “ Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte- nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface be- tween the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put t[...]

Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure. COLD pressure: After vehicle has been parked for three hours or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) . COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s door opening. 5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equip- ment in the vehicle. WARNING ● Alwa[...]

WARNING Always follow the instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause personal injury. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, position the two vehicles to bring their bat- teries near each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift se- lector t[...]

CAUTION ● Do not push start this vehicle. The three-way catalyst may be damaged. ● Automatic transmission models cannot be push-started or tow-started. At- tempting to do so may cause transmis- sion damage. ● For manual transmission models, never try to start the vehicle by towing it. When the engine starts, the forward surge could cause the [...]

6. After the engine cools down, check the cool- ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank with the engine running. Add coolant to the engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary. Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN dealer. When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in Canada) and local regulations for towing must be followed. Incorrect [...]

T OWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN T wo-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION ● Never tow automatic transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground (forward or backward) , as this [...]

Four-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be used when towing your vehicle or place the ve- hicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION Never tow 4WD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transfer case and transmission. V EHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle) [...]

CAUTION ● T ow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural members of the vehicle or the towing hooks (if so equipped) . Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged. ● Use the towing hook (if so equipped) only to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle for a long distance using only the tow- ing hoo[...]

6-16 In case of emergency MEMO I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior ..................................7 - 2 W ashing ......................................7 - 2 W axing ........................................7 - 2 Removing spots ................................7 - 3 Underbody ....................................7 - 3 Glass .........................................7 - 3 Alumi[...]

In order to maintain the appearance of your ve- hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. T o protect the paint surfaces, please wash your vehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain. ● after driving on coastal roads. ● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop- pings, tree sap, metal parti[...]

REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory store. UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is necessary to clean the und[...]

Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp- ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a dry , soft cloth. Regular care and cleaning is required in order to maintain the appearance of the leather[...]

SEAT BELTS The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution. Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance” in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemen- tal restraint system” section of this manual. WARNING Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up[...]

CAUTION ● NEVER remove dirt, sand or other de- bris from the passenger compartment by washing it out with a hose. Remove dirt with a vacuum cleaner or broom. ● Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electronic compo- nents inside the vehicle as this may damage them. Chemicals used for road surface de-icing are extremely corr[...]

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirements ..........................8 - 2 General maintenance ..............................8 - 2 Explanation of general maintenance items .........8 - 2 Maintenance precautions ...........................8 - 5 Engine compartment check locations ................8 - 6 Engine cooling system ............[...]

Y our new NISSAN has been designed to have minimum maintenance requirements with long service intervals to save you both time and money . However, some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your NIS- SAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its emission and engine performance. It is the owner’s responsibility to make su[...]

When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently . Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlight aim. Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* Whe[...]

Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard steering or strange noises. Warning lights and chimes Make sure all warning lights and chimes are operating properly. Windshield wiper and washer* Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak. Windshield defroster Check[...]

When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precau- tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap- ply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to prevent [...]

QR25DE engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Fuse/Fusible link box 3. Fuse and relay box 4. Air cleaner 5. Engine oil filler cap 6. Engine oil dipstick 7. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reser- voir (M/T model) 8. Drive belt location 9. Radiator cap 10. P ower steering fluid reservoir 11. Battery 12. Engine coolant reservoir NO TE: Engi[...]

VQ40DE engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Fuse/fusible link box 3. Fuse and relay box 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reser- voir (M/T model) 7. Air cleaner 8. Drive belt location 9. Radiator cap 10. P ower steering fluid reservoir 11. Battery 12. Engine coolant reservoir LII0167 Mai[...]

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection.The anti-freeze solution con- tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional en- gine cooling system additives are not necessary . WARNING ● Never remove the radiator or coolant reservoir c[...]

If the cooling system frequently requires coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN dealer. CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant. The service procedure can be found in the NISSAN Service Manual. Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheat- ing. WARNING ● T o avoid the danger of being[...]

5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be between the H (High) and L (Low) marks s B . This is the normal oper- ating oil level range. If the oil level is below the L (Low) mark s A , remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening. Do not overfill s C . 6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick. It is n[...]

CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off. 3. Remove the oil filler cap s A by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug. 5. Remove the drain plug s B with a wrench by turning [...]

The drain and refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for reference only. Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper amount of oil is in the engine. 8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re- quired. 9. T urn the engine off and wait more than [...]

7. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil. 8. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn. 9. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required. 10. T urn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if necessary [...]

CAUTION ● DO NO T OVERFILL . ● Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. For further brake and clutch fluid specification information, refer to “Capacities and recom- mended fuel/lubricants” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● Use only new fluid from a sealed con- tainer. Old, in[...]

CLUTCH FLUID Check the clutch fluid level in the reservoir (manual transmissions only) . If the fluid level is below the MIN line, add Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DO T 3 fluid up to the MAX line. If fluid must be added fre- quently , the system should be checked by a NISSAN dealer. For further brake and clutch fluid sp[...]

● K eep the battery surface clean and dry. Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and water. ● Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened. ● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal cable to prevent discharge. WARNING ● Do not expose the batter[...]

2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled water to bring the level up to the bottom of the filler opening. Do not overfill. V ehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid level. JUMP STARTING If jump starting is necessary , see “Jump [...]

The current sensor s A is located near the battery along the negative battery cable. If you add elec- trical accessories to your vehicle, be sure to ground them to a suitable body ground such as the frame or engine block area. 1. P ower steering fluid pump 2. Automatic belt tensioner 3. Cooling fan 4. Air conditioner compressor 5. Crankshaft pulley[...]

1 Power steering fluid pump 2 W ater pump 3 Air conditioner compressor (if so equipped) 4 Crankshaft pulley 5 Generator REPLACING SPARK PLUGS Platinum-tipped spark plugs (if so equipped) It is not necessary to replace platinum-tipped s A spark plugs as frequently as conventional type spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol- low the maintenan[...]

CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket to re- move the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can damage the spark plugs. If replacement is required, see your NISSAN dealer for assistance. The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and reused. Replace it according to the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte- nance Guide.” When[...]

WARNING ● Operating the engine with the air cleaner removed can cause you or oth- ers to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops the flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, and be careful when working on the engine with the a[...]

NO TE: The filters are marked with air flow arrows. The end of the filter with the arrow should face the rear of the vehicle. The arrows should face downward. 3. Insert the first filter into the housing and slide it over to the right. Insert the second filter into the housing. 4. Replace the filter cover. 5. Install the glove box door. 6. Fill out [...]

6. Return the wiper to its original position and release it until it has made contact with the windshield. Do not Throw the wiper blade away . CAUTION ● After wiper blade replacement, return the wiper arm to its original position; otherwise it may be damaged when the hood is opened. ● Make sure the wiper blades contact the glass; otherwise the [...]

Proper brake inspection intervals should be followed. For more information regarding brake inspections, see the appropriate mainte- nance schedule information in the “NISSAN Ser- vice and Maintenance Guide” . T wo types of fuses are used. T ype s A is used in the fuse boxes in the engine compartment. T ype s B is used in the passenger compartme[...]

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not come on, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF . 2. Open the engine hood. 3. Remove the[...]

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF . 2. Pull the fuse box cover to remov[...]

CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallow the battery or removed parts. K EYFOB Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows: s 1 Open the lid using a coin s A . s 2 Remove the battery s B . s 3 Install a new battery s C with the “+” facing down. ● Hold the battery by the edges. Holding the battery across the contact points will ser[...]

● Do not touch the internal circuit and electric terminals as it could cause a malfunction. Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent. s 4 Close the lid securely . 5. Press the button, then the button two or three times to check the key- fob operation. If the battery is removed for any reason other than replacement, perform step 5. ● An imprope[...]

Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If large drops of water collect inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer. Removing the headlight bulb 1. Open the hood. 2. Disconnect the neg[...]

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item W attage (W) Bulb No.* 1 Headlight 65/55 9007 (HB5) T urn signal light/Parking light 28/8 T -20 NA Side marker 3.8 194 Rear combination light T urn signal 27 3156AK Stop/T ail 27/8 3157K Back -up 18 921 License plate light 5 2J6 Fog light* 2 (if so equipped) 55 H11 Map lights/ personal lights 8 AL38 Room light 8 AL[...]

1. Map lights/personal lights 2. Room light 3. High-mount stoplight/cargo lights 4. License plate light 5. Rear combination light 6. Fog light (if so equipped) 7. Headlight assembly Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A , B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens and/or cover. : Indicates bulb removal : Indicates b[...]

Use a cloth s 1 to protect the housing. Map lights/personal lights LDI0459 Room light WDI0206 Rear combination light WDI0300 8-32 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

If you have a flat tire, see the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is sig[...]

Incorrect tire pressure, including un- der inflation, may adversely affect tire life and vehicle handling. WARNING ● Improperly inflated tires can fail suddenly and cause an accident. ● The Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is located on the F .M .V .S.S./C .M .V .S.S. certifica- tion label. The vehicle weight ca- pacity is indicated on the T[...]

Tire and loading information label s 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num- ber of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle. s 2 V ehicle load limit: See loading infor- mation in the “T echnical and con- sumer information” section. s 3 Original tire size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory . s 4 Cold tire [...]

Checking tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem side- ways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure, reposition the gauge to eliminate this leakage. 3. Remove [...]

TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information iden- tifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also pro- vides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification. The TIN can be used to identify the tire in case of [...]

7. H: Tire speed rating. Y ou should not drive the vehicle faster than the tire speed rating. s 2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire (example: DO T XX XX XXX XXXX) 1. DO T : Abbreviation for the “Depart- ment Of T ransportation” The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of Tire Identification Num- ber. 2. T wo-d[...]

The number of layers or plies of rubber- coated fabric in the tire. Tire manufactur- ers also must indicate the materials in the tire, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. s 4 Maximum permissible inflation pres- sure This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should be put in the tire. Do not exceed the maximum permissibl[...]

Summer tires NISSAN specifies summer tires on some models to provide superior performance on dry roads. Summer tire performance is substantially re- duced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not have the tire traction rating “M&S” on the tire sidewall. If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy conditions, NISSAN recommends the use of[...]

CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES Tire rotation NISSAN recommends rotating the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) . See “Flat tire” in the “In case of emer- gency” section in this manual for tire re- placing procedures. As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench. Wheel nut tightening torque: 98 ft-lb ([...]

● The original tires have built-in tread wear indicators. When the wear indicators are visible, the tire(s) should be replaced. ● Tires degrade with age and use. Have tires, including the spare, over 6 years old checked by a qualified technician because some tire damage may not be ob- vious. Replace the tires as neces- sary to prevent tire fail[...]

● Do not install a damaged or deformed wheel or tire even if it has been re- paired. Such wheels or tires could have structural damage and could fail with- out warning. ● The use of retread tires is not recommended. ● For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In- formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-[...]

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9 T echnical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9 - 2 Fuel recommendation ...........................9 - 4 Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9 - 6 Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations ..............................9 - 7 Specifications .................................[...]

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure Imp measure Liter Fuel 21 1/8gal 17-5/8 gal [...]

Air conditioning system oil — — — NISSAN A/C System Oil T ype R or equivalent *5 T ransfer fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Matic D A TF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent (if avail- able) Front final drive oil — — — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL -5 80W-90 or API [...]

FUEL RECOMMENDATION Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage. ● Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be [...]

If any driveability problems such as engine stall- ing and difficult hot-starting are experienced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE. T ake care not to spill gasoline during refu- eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint damage. E–85 fuel E-85 fuel is a mix[...]

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS Selecting the correct oil It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance. See “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” earlier in this section. NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve [...]

Y our engine was filled with a high-quality engine oil when it was built. Y ou do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle. Operation under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes: ● repeated short distance drivin[...]

ENGINE Model QR25DE VQ40DE T ype Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder in-line 6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.5 x 3.9 (89.0 x 100.0) 3.760 x 3.622 (95.5 x 92) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 151.82 (2,488) 241.30 (3,954) Firing order 1–3–4–2 1–2–3–4–5–6 Idle speed M/[...]

WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels 15 x 7.0J 16 x 7.0J 18 x 8.0J Tires P235/75R15 P265/70R16 P265/75R16 P265/65R18 Spare tire Full size DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Overall length Short wheel base in (mm) 205.9(5230) Long wheel base in (mm) 219.7(5580) Overall width in (mm) 72.8(1850) Overall height With roof rack in (mm) 74.0(1880) Without roof rack in (mm) 70.1(1[...]

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve- hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi- cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There- fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where app[...]

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard (F .M.V.S.S./C.M.V .S.S.) certification la- bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu- able vehicle information, such as: Gross Vehicle W eight Ratings (GVWR) , Gross Axle Weight[...]

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL The emission control information label is at- tached to the underside of the hood as shown. TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The label is located as shown. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is aff[...]

INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE WITH GROMMETS Use the following steps to mount the front license plate with grommets: 1. Make holes on the plastic finisher at the location mark (small dimple) using a 0.37 in (9.5 mm) drill. Apply light pressure to the drill. Insert two plastic grommets provided. Install the license plate holder using the two bolts ([...]

● GVW (Gross Vehicle W eight) - curb weight plus the combined weight of passengers and cargo. ● GVWR (Gross V ehicle Weight Rat- ing) - maximum total combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, pas- sengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment. This information is lo- cated on the F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. certifica[...]

Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX [...]

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this re- duces the av[...]

1. Side channels 2. Header channel 3. Channel sections 4. Floor channels UTILI-TRACK™ CHANNEL SYSTEM (if so equipped) WARNING ● Properly install and tighten the tie- down cleats into the Utili-track™ chan- nel system. Also, do not attach any rope or straps directly to the channel. Failure to properly install the tie-down cleats or attaching r[...]

3. Insert the cleat into the channel perpendicu- lar to the channel as shown. Then rotate the cleat clockwise 90° and slide it to the de- sired location. 4. Position the cleat so the nubs on the bottom fully seat into the channel detents. LTI0103 LTI0104 9-18 T echnical and consumer information Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners[...]

5. There should be no gap between the bottom of the cleat and the top of the channel. Tighten the center bolt hand tight (20-40 inch pounds) . WTI0124 T echnical and consumer information 9-19 Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 05/27/08—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

CAUTION ● Install only one cleat per section of channel. ● Applying loads at angles to the cleats greater then 45° or loads greater than 150 lbs. (header and floor channels) or 200 lbs. (side channels) may cause damage to the channel or bed. LTI0106 9-20 T echnical and consumer information Z REVIEW COPY— 2009 08+ Truck/Frontier (fro) Owners [...]

WARNING Do not install accessories over the gap between the front and rear side channels. Doing this could affect the rear structure in certain rear impacts, which could result in serious injury. CAUTION Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to prevent it from sliding or shifting. Use the channel end stoppers to help se- cure items in the [...]

Install the channels end stoppers as follows: 1. Remove the channel protectors by sliding them out the back of the truck bed. Properly store the channel protectors. 2. Loosen the bolt on the center of the end stopper with the provided wrench and insert it into the channel. 3. Position the end stopper to the desired lo- cation on the channel so the [...]

CREW CAB MODELS Crew Cab short wheel base models should not be used to carry a slide-in camper. KING CAB MODELS This information is provided for you to properly install a slide-in camper and is based on the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration regulations. It is recommended that, before in- stalling the camper, you carefully read the fol[...]

WARNING Overloading or improper loading can ad- versely affect vehicle handling, braking and performance and may lead to accidents. V EHICLE LOAD WEIGHT CAPACITY The vehicle payload weight capacity shown on the Tire and Loading Information label, see “Tire and Loading Information label” in this section, indicates the maximum total weight of pas[...]

MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS Maximum trailer loads Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the value specified in the “T owing Load/ Specification” chart found later in this section. The total trailer load equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight. ● When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs. (1587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake system MUST b[...]

T ongue load When using a weight carrying or a weight distrib- uting hitch, keep the tongue load between 10 - 15 percent of the total trailer load or use the trailer tongue load specified by the trailer manu- facturer. The tongue load must be within the maximum tongue load limits shown in the follow- ing “T owing Load/Specification” chart. If t[...]

1. Find the GCWR for your vehicle on the 9 T owing Load/Specification 9 chart found later in this section. 2. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the GCWR. The remaining amount is the avail- able maximum towing capacity . T o determine the Gross T railer Weight, weigh your trailer on a scale with all equipment and cargo, that are normally in th[...]

T OWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION King Cab 2WD (4 cyl) King Cab 2WD (6 cyl) King Cab 4WD (6 cyl) Crew Cab 2WD Crew Cab 4WD Maximum T owing Capacity*1, *2, *3 3,500 lb. (1,588 kg) 6,500 lb. (2,949 kg) 6,300 lb. (2,858 kg) 6,300 lb. (2,858 kg) 6,100 lb. (2,767 kg) Maximum T ongue Load*2, *3 350 lb. (158 kg) 650 lb. (295 kg) 630 lb. (285 kg) 630 lb. (285 kg)[...]

T OWING SAFETY T railer hitch Y our vehicle may be equipped with an optional trailer tow package. The trailer tow package in- cludes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch. This hitch is rated for the maximum towing capacity of this vehicle when the proper towing equipment is used. Choose a proper ball mount and hitch ball that is rated for the traile[...]

Bumper towing The genuine NISSAN step bumper has provi- sions to install a trailer hitch ball and is designed to tow trailers of a maximum weight of 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) . T o install a trailer hitch ball cut out the circle in the center of the step bumper s A , then remove it to install the trailer hitch ball. W eight carrying hitches A weight carr[...]

Sway control device Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting caused by other vehicles can affect trailer han- dling. Sway control devices may be used to help control these affects. If you choose to use one, contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to make sure the sway control device will work with the vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer?[...]

Safety chains Always use suitable safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should be crossed and should be attached to the hitch, not to the vehicle bumper or axle. The safety chains can be attached to the bumper if the hitch ball is mounted to the bumper. Be sure to leave enough slack in the chains to permit turning co[...]

A Genuine NISSAN jumper harness is available that is specifically designed to be used when installing an aftermarket brake controller. Install the aftermarket electric trailer brake con- troller according to the manufacturer’s instruc- tions. Pre-towing tips ● Be certain your vehicle maintains a level position when a loaded and/or unloaded trai[...]

6. Make sure the indicator light (if so equipped) indicates the transfer case is in 4H, 4L, or 2H and that the A TP light is off. If the indicator light is flashing, or the A TP light is ON, make sure the transmission is in P (Park) (A T) and turn the 4WD switch to 2WD or 4H. See “Automatic transmission park warning light” in the “Instruments[...]

● Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires con- siderably more distance than normal pass- ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must also pass the other vehicle before you can safely change lanes. ● Downshift the transmission to a lower gear for engine braking when driving down steep or long hills. This[...]

DO T (Department of T ransportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction A A T emperature A T readwear The treadwear gr[...]

Y our NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following emission warranties: For USA 1. Emission Defects Warranty 2. Emissions Performance Warranty Details of this warranty may be found with other vehicle warranties in your W arranty Information Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it is l[...]

WARNING Always drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent manner according to traffic con- ditions and obey all traffic laws. 1. Start the engine when the engine coolant temperature gauge needle points to C. Al- low the engine to idle until the gauge needle points between the C and H (normal oper- ating temperature) . 2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 M[...]

the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. T o read data recorded by an EDR, special equip- ment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu- facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read th[...]

Insist on the use of genuine NISSAN collision parts! If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts made to NISSAN’s original exacting specifica- tions – if you want to help it to last and hold its resale value, the solution is simple. T ell your insurance agent and your repair shop to only use Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts. NISSAN does n[...]

10 Index 4WD warning light .............. .2-16 A Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system (if so equipped) ................ .5-34 Active Head Restraint ............. .1-6 Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) .................... .1-52 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) .............. .1-60 Air bag warning lab[...]

Cleaning exterior and interior ......... .7-2 Clock ..................... .4-26 Clutch Clutch fluid ................ .8-15 Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch .... .2-35 C.M.V .S.S. certification label ......... .9-11 Cold weather driving ............. .5-37 Compact disc (CD) player .......... .4-27 Compass display ................ .2-9 Console [...]

Fuel-filler lid ................ .3-10 Fuses ..................... .8-24 Fusible links .................. .8-25 G Garage door opener, HomeLink T Universal T ransceiver .................. .2-51 G a s c a p ................ .3-10, 3-10 Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .... .2-6 Engine oil pressure gauge ......... .2-8 Fuel gauge ...............[...]

Light bulbs ................. .8-28 Low tire pressure warning light ..... .2-16 Low washer fluid warning light ...... .2-18 Passenger air bag and status light .... .1-61 Security indicator light .......... .2-20 W arning/indicator lights and audible reminders ................. .2-13 Lights Map lights ................. .2-51 Lock Child safety rear d[...]

Compact Disc (CD) changer . . . .4-29, 4-33 FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) changer .................. .4-29 FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD) player ................... .4-25 Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-36 Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M) test ....................... .9-37 Rear power windows ............. .2-47 Rear s[...]

T urn signal switch ............. .2-30 V ehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ................... .2-33 Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-25 T T achometer ................... .2-6 T ailgate latch ................. .3-15 T emperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .... .2-6 Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) , engine start[...]

When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country ............... .9-10 Window washer fluid ............. .8-15 Windows Locking passengers’ windows ...... .2-47 Manual windows ............. .2-48 Power windows .............. .2-46 Rear power windows ........... .2-47 Rear sliding window ........... .2-48 Windshield wiper and washer sw[...]