2006 NISSAN FRONTIER engine oil

QR25DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
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. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
10. Battery (P. 8-15)
11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Battery (P. 8-15)
3. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light2-13
Automatic
transmission oil
temperature
warning light
(if so equipped)2-13
Automatic
transmission
park warning
light (
model)2-13
or
Brake warning
light2-13
Warning
lightName Page
Charge warning
light (if so
equipped)2-14
Door open
warning light2-14
Engine oil pres-
sure warning
light (if so
equipped)2-14
4WD warning
light (
model)2-15
Low fuel warn-
ing light2-15
Low tire pres-
sure warning
light2-15
Warning
lightName Page
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light2-16
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime2-16
Supplemental
air bag warning
light2-16
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-4
Trip computer (if so equipped)...................2-5
Tachometer....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-6
Fuel gauge....................................2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge (if so equipped)........2-8
Voltmeter (if so equipped).......................2-8
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped)...................................2-9
Outside temperature display.....................2-9
Compass display..............................2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders......2-12
Checking bulbs...............................2-12
Warning lights................................2-13
Indicator lights................................2-17
Audible reminders.............................2-21
Security systems (if so equipped)..................2-21
Vehicle security system (if so equipped)..........2-21
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
(if so equipped)...............................2-22
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-23Switch operation..............................2-23
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-24
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-25
Headlight control switch........................2-25
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-27
Instrument brightness control...................2-28
Turn signal switch.............................2-28
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-28
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-29
Horn............................................2-29
Cargo lamp switch...............................2-30
Heated seat (if so equipped).......................2-30
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-31
Hill descent control (HDC) switch (if so equipped) . . . 2-31
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
switch (if so equipped)............................2-32
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-33
Power outlet.....................................2-34
Storage.........................................2-35
Storage trays.................................2-35
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Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-31)
14. Shift selector lever (P. 5-11)
15. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-20)
16. Climate controls (P. 4-2)
17. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-58)
18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-29)
19. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
20. Tilt steering wheel control
(if so equipped) (P. 3-11)
21. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-30)
22. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
23. Outside mirror controls (if so equipped)
(P. 3-14)
1. Warning/indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Voltmeter (if so equipped)6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer/Trip com-
puter (if so equipped)
7. Engine oil pressure gauge (if so
equipped)
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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METERS AND GAUGES
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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE (if
so equipped)
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys-
tem oil pressure while the engine is running.
When the engine speed is high, the engine oil
pressure is also high. When the engine speed is
low, the gauge may indicate low oil pressure.
CAUTION
cThis gauge is not designed to indicate
low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. (See “Engine oil” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.)cIf the gauge needle does not move with
the proper amount of engine oil, have
the vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer. Continued vehicle operation in
such a condition could cause serious
damage to the engine.
VOLTMETER (if so equipped)
When the ignition key is turned to the ON posi-
tion, the voltmeter indicates the battery voltage.
When the engine is running, it indicates the gen-
erator voltage.
While cranking the engine, the volts drop below
the normal range. If the needle is not in the normal
range (11 - 15 volts)
s1while the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging system
is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
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orAnti-lock brake warning lightLow windshield washer fluid warning lightHill descent control (HDC) indicator light (if so
equipped)
Automatic transmission oil temperature warn-
ing light (if so equipped)Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction indicator light (MIL)
Automatic transmission park warning light
(model)Supplemental air bag warning lightOverdrive off indicator light (automatic trans-
mission only)
orBrake warning lightAutomatic transmission position indicator lightSecurity indicator light (if so equipped)
Charge warning light (if so equipped)Cruise main switch indicator light (if so
equipped)Slip indicator light for models with ABLS (if so
equipped)
Door open warning lightCruise set switch indicator light (if so
equipped)Slip indicator light for models with VDC (if so
equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning light (if so
equipped)Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system on indicator light (if so equipped)Transfer 4LO position indicator light
(model)
4WD warning light (model)4WD shift indicator light (model)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightVehicle dynamic control off indicator light (if so
equipped)
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
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
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock brake
warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the anti-lock brake system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the anti-
lock function ceases, but the regular braking
system continues to operate.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact a NISSAN dealer for repair.
The ABS system will be disabled and the ABS
light will illuminate when the electronic locking
rear differential (E-Lock) system switch (if so
equipped) is turned on and the E-Lock system is
engaged. If the E-Lock system disengages or the
switch is turned off, the ABS system will be
enabled and the ABS light will turn off.
Automatic transmission oil
temperature warning light (if
so equipped)
This light comes on when the automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature is too high. If the light comes
on while driving, reduce the vehicle speed as
soon as safely possible until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the A/T
oil temperature warning light is on may
damage the automatic transmission.
Automatic transmission park
warning light (
model)
WARNING
cIf the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P (Park) po-
sition will not function and the transfer
case is in neutral.
cWhen parking, always make sure that
the 4WD shift indicator light illuminates
and the parking brake is set. Failure to
engage the transfer position in 2WD, 4H
or 4LO could result in the vehicle mov-
ing unexpectedly, resulting in serious
personal injury or property damage.cShift the 4WD switch into the 2WD, 4H
or 4LO position again to turn off the ATP
warning light when the automatic trans-
mission selector lever is in the P posi-
tion and the ATP warning light is ON.
(Before shifting the 4WD switch into the
4LO position, move the automatic
transmission selector lever into the N
position once, shift the selector lever
into P again and make sure the ATP
warning light is OFF.)
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 automatic transmission selector lever is
in the P (Park) position, the transmission will
disengage and the drive wheels will not lock.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light comes on when the parking brake is applied.
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