2000 NISSAN FRONTIER service schedule

To ensure smooth, trouble-free, safe and
economical driving, NISSAN provides two
periodic maintenance schedules that may
be used, depending upon the conditions in
which you usually drive. These schedules
contain both distance and time intervals, up
to 60,000 miles (96,000 km)/48 months. For
most people, the odometer reading will in-
dicate when service is needed. However, if
you drive very little, your vehicle should be
serviced at the regular time intervals shown
in the schedule.
After 60,000 miles (96,000 km)/48
months, continue periodic maintenance
at the same mileage/time intervals.
SCHEDULE ONE
Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule one
if your driving habits frequently include one
or more of the following driving conditions:
I
Repeated short trips of less than 5
miles (8 km).
I
Repeated short trips of less than 10
miles (16 km) with outside tempera-
tures below freezing.
I
Operating the vehicle in hot weatherduring stop-and-go ``rush hour'' traf-
fic.
I
Extensive idling and/or low speed
driving for long distances, such as
police, taxi or door-to-door delivery
use.
I
Driving in dusty conditions.
I
Driving on rough, muddy, or salt
spread roads.
I
Towing a trailer, using a camper or a
car-top carrier.
SCHEDULE TWO
Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule two
if none of the driving conditions shown in
Schedule one apply to your driving habits.
Maintenance for off-road driving
(
only)
Whenever you drive off-road through sand,
mud or water as deep as the wheel hub,
more frequent maintenance may be re-
quired of the following items:
¶Brake pads and rotors
¶Brake linings and drums
¶Brake lines and hoses
¶Wheel bearing grease and free-running
hub grease
¶Differential, transmission and transfer oil
¶Steering linkage
¶Propeller shafts and front drive shafts
¶Air cleaner filter
These items should be checked frequently
to assure safe and proper operation of your
vehicle.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
Maintenance9-5
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tongue load, overload, worn suspension
or other possible causes of either con-
dition.
IAlways secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shift while driving.
IBe certain your outside mirrors conform
to all federal, state or local regulations. If
not, install any mirrors required for tow-
ing before driving the vehicle.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding
of the vehicle's behavior, you should prac-
tice turning, stopping and backing up in an
area which is free from traffic. Steering,
stability and braking performance will be
somewhat different than under normal driv-
ing conditions.
IAlways secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shift while driving.
I
Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or
stops.
IAvoid sharp turns or lane changes.
IAlways drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
IAlways block the wheels on both vehicleand trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if
you must do so, and if your vehicle is
equipped with automatic transmission,
first block the wheels and apply the
parking brake, and then move the trans-
mission shift selector lever into the P
(Park) position. If you move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position before
blocking the wheels and applying the
parking brake, transmission damage
could occur.
IWhen going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When ascending a long grade, down-
shift the transmission to a lower gear
and reduce speed to reduce chances of
engine overloading and/or overheating.
However, for long steep grades, do not
stay in 1st or 2nd gear when driving
above 35 MPH (56 km/h).
IIf the engine coolant rises to an ex-
tremely high temperature when the air
conditioning system is on, turn off the air
conditioner. Coolant heat can be addi-
tionally vented by opening the windows,
switching the fan control to high and
setting the temperature control to the
HOT position.ITrailer towing requires more fuel than
normal circumstances.
IAvoid towing a trailer for your vehicle's
first 500 miles (805 km).
IHave your vehicle serviced more often
than at intervals specified in the recom-
mended Maintenance Schedule.
IWhen making a turn, your trailer wheels
will be closer to the inside of the turn
than your vehicle wheels. To compen-
sate for this, make a larger than normal
turning radius during the turn.
ICrosswinds and rough roads adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly
causing vehicle sway. When being
passed by larger vehicles, be prepared
for possible changes in crosswinds that
could affect vehicle handling. If swaying
does occur, firmly grip the steering
wheel, steer straight ahead, and imme-
diately (but gradually) reduce vehicle
speed. This combination helps to stabi-
lize the vehicle. Never increase speed.
IBe careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the
Technical and consumer information
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11 Index
A
Air bag
Passenger supplemental air bag ON/OFF
switch and light ..................................... 1-15
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) ...................................................... 1-10
Air bag warning light .................................. 1-18
Air cleaner housing filter ............................ 8-21
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ........................ 4-5
Air conditioner service ............................ 4-9
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-14
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations ................ 10-8
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Air flow charts .............................................. 4-6
Alarm system (See theft warning) ............. 2-14
Anchor point locations ............................... 1-46
Antenna...................................................... 4-28
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................... 5-29
Anti-lock brake system, rear (R-ABS) ....... 5-30
Anti-lock brake warning light ..................... 2-12
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and
ashtray) ...................................................... 2-19
Audio system
AM-FM radio with cassette player ........ 4-10
FM-AM radio with compact disc
player ................................................... 4-15AM-FM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player.............................. 4-21
Auto-lock free-running hubs ...................... 5-22
Automatic
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-25
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)....... 8-13
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-8
Transmission selector lever lock
release .................................................. 5-12
B
Battery........................................................ 8-16
Battery replacement (See multi-remote control
system) ........................................................ 3-7
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-8
Belts (See drive belts) ............................... 8-18
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 5-29
Anti-lock brake system, rear (R-ABS) .. 5-30
Brake booster ....................................... 8-24
Brake fluid ................................... 10-3, 8-15
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-30
Brake pedal .......................................... 8-23
Brake system ........................................ 5-28
Brake warning light ................................. 2-9
Brake wear indicators ................. 2-12, 8-24
Parking brake check ............................. 8-23Parking brake operation ....................... 5-16
Break-in schedule ...................................... 5-20
Bulb check/instrument panel ....................... 2-8
Bulb replacement ....................................... 8-30
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants.................................................... 10-2
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . 10-15
Car phone or CB radio .............................. 4-28
Cassette player (See audio system) ......... 4-10
Check engine indicator light (See malfunction
indicator light) ............................................ 2-12
Child restraint with top tether strap ........... 1-45
Child restraints ........................................... 1-30
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray . 2-19
Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 7-2
Clutch
Clutch fluid ............................................ 8-15
Clutch pedal.......................................... 8-25
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-30
Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-6
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Changing engine oil.............................. 8-10
Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-9
Engine oil ................................................ 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ................................... 10-6
Engine oil viscosity ............................... 10-7
Outside mirror control ................................ 3-15
Outside mirrors .......................................... 3-16
Overdrive switch ........................................ 5-13
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner's manual order form ..................... 10-29
P
Pantograph type jack ................................... 6-5
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-23
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-16
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-27
Passenger supplemental air bag ON/OFF
switch and light .......................................... 1-15
Periodic maintenance schedules ................. 9-5
Power
Power door locks .................................... 3-3
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-14
Power steering system ......................... 5-28
Power windows..................................... 2-24
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
On-pavement and off-road drivingprecautions ............................................. 5-3
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-20
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting ................................................ 6-9
R
Radio
AM-FM radio with cassette player ........ 4-10
FM-AM radio with compact disc
player ................................................... 4-15
AM-FM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player.............................. 4-21
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test ........................................................... 10-28
Rear sliding window................................... 2-25
Registering your vehicle in another
country ..................................................... 10-12
Remote keyless entry system (See
multi-remote control system) ....................... 3-4
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............... 10-27
Roof rack ..................................................... 3-9
S
Safety
Reporting safety defects (USA) .......... 10-27
Seat
Jump seat ............................................... 1-9
Seat belt
2-point type without retractor................ 1-26
3-point type with retractor..................... 1-24Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-20
Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-29
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-30
Seat belts.............................................. 1-20
Seat belt warning light ................................. 2-9
Seats
Adjustment .............................................. 1-2
Bench seat.............................................. 1-7
Separate seats ....................................... 1-2
Service manual order form ...................... 10-29
Shifting
Automatic transmission ................. 5-9, 5-11
Manual transmission............................. 5-15
Spark plug replacement............................. 8-19
Speedometer ............................................... 2-3
Spotlights (See map light) ......................... 2-23
SRS warning label ..................................... 1-18
Starting
Before starting the engine ...................... 5-8
Jump starting .......................................... 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting........................................... 6-9
Starting the engine ............................... 5-16
Steering
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-14
Power steering system ......................... 5-28
Tilting steering wheel ............................ 3-15
Step rail (if so equipped) ........................... 3-11
Stop light .................................................... 8-30
Sun shade.................................................. 2-26
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-26
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