Nissan Frontier (2022 year). Manual in english

The knee air bag helps to cushion the im-
pact force on the knees of the driver and
passenger. It can help reduce serious inju-
ries. However, an inflating knee air bag may
cause abrasions or other injuries. The knee
air bag provides restraint to the lower body.

The knee air bag inflates quickly in order to
help protect the occupants. Because of
this, the force of the knee air bag inflating
can increase the risk of injury if the occu-
pant is too close to, or is against, this air bag
module during inflation. The knee air bag
will deflate quickly after the collision is over
OR the knee air bag will remain inflated for
a short time.

The knee air bag operates only when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.

After placing the ignition switch in the
ON position, the supplemental air bag
warning light illuminates. The supple-
mental air bag warning light will turn off
after about 7 seconds if the system is
operational.

WARNING

•

Do not place any objects between the
knee bolster and the driver’s or pas-
senger’s seat. Such objects may be-
come

dangerous

projectiles

and

cause injury if a knee air bag inflates.

•

Right after inflation, the knee air bag
system components will be hot. Do
not touch them; you may severely
burn yourself.

•

No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the knee air bag system. This is to
prevent damage to or accidental in-
flation of the knee air bag system.

•

Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle's electrical system or
suspension system. This could affect
proper operation of the knee air bag
system.

•

Tampering with the knee air bag sys-
tem may result in serious personal
injury. For example, do not change
the driver or passenger knee bolster
or install additional trim material
around the knee air bag.

•

It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for work on and
around the knee air bag. It is also rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for installation of electrical
equipment. The SRS wiring har-
nesses* should not be modified or
disconnected. Unauthorized electri-
cal test equipment and probing de-
vices should not be used on the knee
air bag system.

*The SRS wiring harness or connectors
are

yellow

orange

for

easy

identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the knee air
bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate sections in this manual.

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Seat belt with pretensioner(s)
(front and rear outboard seats)

WARNING

•

The pretensioner(s) cannot be re-
used after activation. They must be
replaced together with the retractor
and buckle as a unit.

•

If the vehicle becomes involved in a
collision but pretensioner(s) are not
activated, be sure to have the preten-
sioner system checked and, if neces-
sary, replaced. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

•

No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the pretensioner system. This is to
prevent damage to or accidental ac-
tivation of the pretensioner(s). Tam-
pering with the pretensioner system
may result in serious personal injury.

•

It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for work on and
around the pretensioner system. It is
also recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for installation of elec-
trical equipment. Unauthorized elec-
trical test equipment and probing
devices should not be used on the
pretensioner system.

•

If you need to dispose of the preten-
sioner(s) or scrap the vehicle, it is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. Incorrect dis-
posal procedures could cause per-
sonal injury.

The pretensioner system may activate
with the supplemental air bag system in
certain types of collisions. Working with the
seat belt retractor, the pretensioner(s) help
tighten the seat belt when the vehicle be-
comes involved in certain types of colli-
sions,

helping

restrain

front

seat

occupants.

The pretensioner(s) are encased within the
seat belt retractor. These seat belts are
used the same way as conventional seat
belts.

When pretensioner(s) activate, smoke is re-
leased and a loud noise may be heard. This
smoke is not harmful and does not indi-
cate a fire. Care should be taken not to
inhale it, as it may cause irritation and
choking. Those with a history of a breath-
ing condition should get fresh air promptly.

After the pretensioner(s’) activation, load
limiters (if so equipped) allow the seat belt
to release webbing (if necessary) to reduce
forces against the chest.

The supplemental air bag warning light

is used to indicate malfunctions in the

pretensioner system. For additional infor-
mation, see "Supplemental air bag warning
light" (P. 1-88). If the operation of the supple-
mental air bag warning light indicates
there is a malfunction, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the preten-
sioner system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate

sections

this

Owner's

Manual.

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SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LABELS

Warning labels about the supplemental
front-impact air bag system are placed in
the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

WARNING

Do not use a rear-facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an air bag in
front of it. If the air bag deploys, it may
cause serious injury or death.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT

The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying

in the instrument panel,

monitors the circuits for the air bag sys-
tems, pretensioner(s) and all related wiring.

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
or START position, the supplemental air
bag warning light illuminates for about 7
seconds and then turns off. This means the
system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and pretensioner systems need servicing:
• The supplemental air bag warning light

remains

after

approximately

seconds.

• The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

• The supplemental air bag warning light

does not come on at all.

Under these conditions, the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner
systems may not operate properly. They
must be checked and repaired. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. It
is

recommended

that

you

visit

NISSAN dealer for this service.

WRS0885

1. SRS Air bag warning labels

The warning labels are located on the
surface of the sun visor.

LRS0100

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Repair and replacement
procedure

The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags and pretensioner(s) are designed to
inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a re-
minder, unless it is damaged, the supple-
mental air bag warning light remains illu-
minated after inflation has occurred. These
systems should be repaired and/or re-
placed as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags,
curtain air bags, pretensioner(s) and re-
lated parts should be pointed out to the
person performing the maintenance. The
ignition switch should always be placed in
the LOCK position when working under the
hood or inside the vehicle.

WARNING

•

Once a front air bag, side air bag, or
curtain air bag has inflated, the air
bag module will not function again
and must be replaced. Additionally,
the activated pretensioner(s) must
also be replaced. The air bag module
and pretensioner(s) should be re-
placed. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
However, the air bag module and pre-
tensioner(s) cannot be repaired.

•

The front air bag, side air bag, curtain
air bag systems and the preten-
sioner system should be inspected if
there is any damage to the front end
or side portion of the vehicle. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

•

If you need to dispose of the supple-
mental air bag or pretensioner sys-
tems or scrap the vehicle, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury.

•

If there is an impact to your vehicle
from any direction, your Occupant
Classification Sensor (OCS) should be
checked to verify it is still functioning
correctly. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
The OCS should be checked even if no
air bags deploy as a result of the im-
pact. Failure to verify proper OCS
function may result in an improper
air bag deployment resulting in in-
jury or death.

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Vents (P. 4-26)

Headlight/fog lights/turn signal switch
(P. 2-38)

Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-2)
Audio system controls (P. 4-2)

Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-71)
Horn (P. 2-45)

Meters and gauges (P. 2-4)
Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-10)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-20)

Cruise control switches (if so equipped)
(P. 5-51)
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-53)

Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-37)

Climate controls (P. 4-26, 4-35)
Outside mirror defroster switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-38)

Storage (P. 2-62)

10.

Audio system (P. 4-2)

11.

Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-80)
Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)

12.

Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-71)

13.

Front passenger supplemental knee air
bag (P. 1-85)

14.

Glove box (P. 2-66)

15.

Power outlet (P. 2-55)

16.

Storage (P. 2-62)

17.

Heated seats (if so equipped) (P. 2-46)

18.

USB connection port (P. 4-2)
AUX input (P. 4-2)

19.

Shift lever (P. 5-19)

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20.

Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
Parking Aids system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)

21.

4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-113)

22.

Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-13)

23.

Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-85)

24.

Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-23)

25.

Parking brake (P. 5-23)

26.

Hood release (P. 3-20)

27.

Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-46)
Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-50)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-49)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-51)
Tow mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-53)
Warning systems switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-48)

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Tachometer

Warning and indicator lights

Vehicle information display
Odometer
Outside temperature display

Speedometer

Fuel gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER

This vehicle is equipped with a speedom-
eter and odometer. The speedometer is
located on the right side of the meter clus-
ter. The odometer is located in the vehicle
information display to the left of the speed-
ometer and can be accessed with the ve-
hicle in the ON position.

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Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the vehicle
speed.

Odometer/Twin trip odometer

The odometer and the twin trip odometer

are displayed in the vehicle information

display when the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position.

The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.

The twin trip odometer records the dis-
tance of individual trips.

Changing the display

Push the TRIP RESET switch

on the left

side of the instrument panel to change the
display as follows:

ODO

→

Trip

→

Trip

→

ODO

Resetting the trip odometer

Pushing the TRIP RESET switch

for

about 2 seconds resets the currently dis-
played trip odometer to zero.

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TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev
the engine into the red zone

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches the
red zone, reduce engine speed. Operat-
ing the engine in the red zone may
cause serious engine damage.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature. The engine coolant tempera-
ture is within the normal range

when

the gauge needle points within the zone
shown in the illustration.

The engine coolant temperature varies
with the outside air temperature and driv-
ing conditions.

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates coolant tem-
perature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If the gauge is
over the normal range, stop the vehicle
as soon as safely possible. If the engine
is overheated, continued operation of
the vehicle may seriously damage the
engine. For additional information, see
“If your vehicle overheats” (P. 6-13) for
immediate action required.

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FUEL GAUGE

The gauge indicates the

approximate

fuel

level in the tank.

The gauge may move slightly during brak-
ing, turning, acceleration, or going up or
down hills.

The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) af-
ter the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.

The low fuel warning light comes on when
the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.

Refill the fuel tank before the gauge reg-
isters 0 (Empty).

The

indicates that the fuel-filler door

is located on the driver's side of the vehicle.

CAUTION

•

If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips. the

light

should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the ve-
hicle inspected. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

•

For additional information, see “Mal-
function

Indicator

Light

(MIL)”

(P. 2-17).

DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE)

Displays the estimated distance the ve-
hicle can be driven before refueling. The
value is calculated based on recent fuel
economy, the amount of fuel remaining in
the

fuel

tank,

and

the

actual

fuel

consumption.

Changes in driving patterns or conditions
can cause the DTE value to vary. As a result,
the value displayed may differ from the ac-
tual distance that can be driven.

DTE display will change to “---” when the
fuel level in the tank is getting low, prior to
the fuel gauge reaching 0 (Empty).

NOTE:

• The DTE value after refill is estimated

based on recent fuel economy and
amount of fuel added.

• If a small amount of fuel is added, or

the ignition is on during refueling, the
display may not be updated.

• Conditions

that

affect

the

fuel

economy will also affect the estimated
DTE value (city/highway driving, idle
time, remote start time, terrain, sea-
sonal weather, added vehicle weight,
added deflectors, roof racks, etc.).

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AUXILIARY GAUGES (if so
equipped)

1. Automatic Transmission fluid tempera-

ture gauge

2. Voltmeter

3. Engine oil pressure gauge

4. Engine oil temperature gauge

Automatic Transmission fluid
temperature gauge

This gauge indicates the temperature of
the automatic transmission fluid.

CAUTION

•

This gauge is not designed to indi-
cate low automatic transmission
fluid level. Use the dipstick to check
the fluid level. For additional infor-
mation, see “Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF)” (P. 8-11).

•

If the gauge indicates automatic
transmission fluid temperature over
the normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible. It is recom-
mended that you have the vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer. Contin-
ued operation of the vehicle may se-
riously damage the transmission.

Voltmeter

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the voltmeter indicates the bat-
tery voltage. When the engine is running, it
indicates the generator voltage.

While cranking the engine, the volts drop
below the normal range. If the range is not
within the normal range (11 – 15 volts) while
the engine is running, it may indicate that
the charging system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

Engine oil pressure gauge

The gauge indicates the engine lubrication
system oil pressure while the engine is run-
ning. The bar should be in the middle of the
gauge when the engine is running.

CAUTION

•

This gauge is not designed to indi-
cate low engine oil level. Use the dip-
stick to check the oil level. For addi-
tional information, see “Engine oil”
(P. 8-6).

•

If the gauge needle does not move
with the proper amount of engine oil,
it is recommended that you have the
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Continued vehicle operation in such
a condition could cause serious dam-
age to the engine.

Engine oil temperature gauge

This gauge measures the temperature of
the engine oil.

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OFF-ROAD AND 4–WHEEL DRIVE
(4WD) MONITOR (if so equipped)

The off-road and 4WD monitor displays the
various conditions of the vehicle.

The Pitch and Roll Gauge (left) indicates the
angle of the vehicle position left, right, up or
down. The value will be displayed while the
vehicle graphic will rotate to indicate ve-
hicle condition: left, right, up or down.

The Tire Angle & 4WD Gauge (right) indi-
cates the angle of the tires based on turn-
ing of the steering wheel and 4WD status.
The graphic image will show the actual ve-
hicle tire position while the angle is to be
displayed above as reference. The 4WD sta-
tus is displayed below.

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Warning/Indicator light (red)

Warning/Indicator light (yellow)

Warning/Indicator light (other)

Automatic Transmission Park warning

light (

model)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light

Front fog light indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)

Brake warning light

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system warning light

High Beam Assist indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)

Charge warning light

Automatic Transmission check warning
light

High beam indicator light (blue)

Electric shift control system warning light

Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ON indicator light (if so equipped)

Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)

Engine oil pressure warning light

Front passenger air bag status light

TOW mode ON indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)

Master warning light

Hill descent control system ON indicator
light (if so equipped)

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)

Seat belt warning light and chime

Low tire pressure warning light

Security indicator light

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Supplemental air bag warning light

Master warning light

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AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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Warning/Indicator light (red)

Warning/Indicator light (yellow)

Warning/Indicator light (other)

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light
(if so equipped)

Slip indicator light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indica-
tor light

CHECKING LIGHTS

With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:

The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:

, ATP ,

If any light does not come on or operate in
a way other than described, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-
function. Have the system checked. It is

recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display
between the speedometer and tachom-
eter. For additional information, see “Ve-
hicle information display” (P. 2-20).

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red)

For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-20).

Automatic Transmission
Park warning light
(

model)

WARNING

•

If the ATP light is on, this indicates
that the automatic transmission P
(Park) position will not function and
the transfer case is in N (Neutral).

•

When parking, always make sure that
the 4WD shift indicator light illumi-
nates and the parking brake is set.
Failure to engage the transfer posi-
tion in 2WD, 4H or 4LO could result in
the vehicle moving unexpectedly, re-
sulting in serious personal injury or
property damage.

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