Nissan Frontier (2023 year). Manual in english

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

•

Tampering with the front air bag sys-
tem may result in serious personal
injury. Tampering includes changes
to the steering wheel and the instru-
ment panel assembly by placing ma-
terial over the steering wheel pad
and above the instrument panel or
by installing additional trim material
around the air bag system.

•

Removing or modifying the front
passenger seat may affect the func-
tion of the air bag system and result
in serious personal injury.

•

Modifying or tampering with the
front passenger seat may result in
serious personal injury. For example,
do not change the front seats by
placing material on the seat cushion
or by installing additional trim mate-
rial, such as seat covers, on the seat
that are not specifically designed to
assure proper air bag operation. Ad-
ditionally, do not stow any objects
under the front passenger seat or the
seat cushion and seatback. Such ob-
jects may interfere with the proper
operation of the occupant classifica-
tion sensor (weight sensor).

•

No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the seat belt system. This may af-
fect the front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the seat belt system may
result in serious personal injury.

•

It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for work on and
around the front air bag. It is also rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for installation of electrical
equipment. The Supplemental Re-
straint System (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 air
bag system.

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A cracked windshield should be re-
placed immediately by a qualified re-
pair facility. A cracked windshield
could affect the function of the
supplemental air bag system.

*The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the front air
bag system and guide the buyer to the
appropriate

sections

this

Owner's

Manual.

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Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and
roof-mounted curtain
side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag systems

The side air bags are located in the outside
of the seatback of the front seats. The cur-
tain air bags are located in the side roof
rails.

All of the information, cautions and

warnings in this manual apply and must
be followed.

The side air bags and curtain

air bags are designed to inflate in higher
severity side collisions, although they may
inflate if the forces in another type of colli-

sion are similar to those of a higher severity
impact. They are designed to inflate on the
side where the vehicle is impacted. They
may not inflate in certain side collisions.

Curtain air bags are also designed to inflate
in certain types of rollover collisions or near
rollovers. As a result, certain vehicle move-
ments (for example, during severe off-
roading) may cause the curtain air bags to
inflate.

Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always
an indication of proper side air bag and
curtain air bag operation.

When the side air bags and curtain air bags
inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard,
followed by release of smoke. This smoke is
not harmful and does not indicate a fire.
Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it
may cause irritation and choking. Those
with a history of a breathing condition
should get fresh air promptly.

Side air bags, along with the use of seat
belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the chest and pelvic area of the front occu-
pants. Curtain air bags help to cushion the
impact force to the head of occupants in
the front and rear outboard seating posi-
tions. They can help save lives and reduce
serious injuries. However, an inflating side

air bag or curtain air bag may cause abra-
sions or other injuries. Side air bags and
curtain air bags do not provide restraint to
the lower body.

The seat belts should be correctly worn
and the driver and passenger seated up-
right as far as practical away from the side
air bag. Rear seat passengers should be
seated as far away as practical from the
door finishers and side roof rails. The side
air bags and curtain air bags inflate quickly
in order to help protect the occupants.
Because of this, the force of the side air bag
and curtain air bag inflating can increase
the risk of injury if the occupant is too close
to, or is against, these air bag modules dur-
ing inflation. The side air bag will deflate
quickly after the collision is over.

The curtain air bags will remain inflated for
a short time.

The side air bags and curtain air bags
operate only when the ignition switch is
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.

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WARNING

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Do not place any objects near the
seatback of the front seats. Also, do
not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door fin-
isher and the front seat. Such objects
may become dangerous projectiles
and cause injury if a side air bag
inflates.

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Right after inflation, several side air
bag and curtain air bag system com-
ponents 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 side air bag and curtain air bag
systems. This is to prevent damage
to or accidental inflation of the side
air bag and curtain air bag systems.

•

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

•

Tampering with the side air bag sys-
tem may result in serious personal
injury. For example, do not change
the front seats by placing material
near the seatbacks or by installing
additional trim material, such as seat
covers, around the side air bag.

•

It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for work on and
around the side air bag and curtain
air bag. It is also recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for installa-
tion of electrical equipment. The SRS
wiring harnesses* should not be
modified or disconnected. Unauthor-
ized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used
on the side air bag or curtain air bag
systems.

* The SRS wiring harness or connectors are
yellow or orange for easy identification.

When selling your vehicle, we request that
you inform the buyer about the side air bag
and curtain air bag systems and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this
Owner's Manual.

Driver and front passenger
supplemental knee air bag

The knee air bag is located below the
steering column on the driver’s side, and in
the knee bolster on the front passenger’s
side.

All of the information, cautions and

warnings in this manual apply and must
be followed.

The knee air bag is designed

to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions,
although it may inflate if the forces in an-
other type of collision are similar to those of
a higher severity frontal impact. It may not
inflate in certain collisions.

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Driver’s side

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Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper knee air bag operation.

When the knee air bag inflates, a fairly loud
noise may be heard, followed by release of
smoke. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate a fire. Care should be
taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irrita-
tion and choking. Those with a history of a
breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.

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.

WARNING

•

Do not place any objects between
the knee bolster and the driver’s or
passenger’s seat. Such objects may
become 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.

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Passenger’s side

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•

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 or 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.

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 becomes in-
volved in certain types of collisions, helping
to 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.

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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. 1-90). 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 pretensioner
system and guide the buyer to the appropri-
ate sections in this Owner's Manual.

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
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.

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1. SRS Air bag warning labels

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

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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 re-

mains on after approximately 7 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 a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

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.

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Vents (P. 4-28)

Headlight/fog lights (if so equipped)/
turn signal switch (P. 2-43)

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

Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-70)
Horn (P. 2-50)

Meters and gauges (P. 2-4)
Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-11)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-22)

Cruise control switches (if so equipped)
(P. 5-50)
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-52)

Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-42)

Climate controls (P. 4-29, 4-38)
Outside mirror defroster switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-43)

Storage (P. 2-67)

10.

Audio system (P. 4-2)

11.

Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-80)
Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
Idling stop OFF switch (P. 5-129)

12.

Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-70)

13.

Front passenger supplemental knee air
bag (P. 1-87)

14.

Glove box (P. 2-71)

15.

Power outlet (P. 2-60)

16.

Storage (P. 2-67)

17.

Heated seats (if so equipped) (P. 2-51)

18.

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

19.

Shift lever (P. 5-20)

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20.

Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
Parking Aids system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-56)

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. 1-87)

24.

Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-23)

25.

Parking brake (P. 5-24)

26.

Hood release (P. 3-20)

27.

Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-50)
Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-55)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-54)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-56)
Tow mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-57)
Warning systems switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-53)

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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

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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. 2-19).

DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE)

Displays the estimated distance the vehicle
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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