2009 NISSAN FRONTIER keyless entry

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................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....................3-4
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped)................................3-4
Rear doors (King Cab models)...................3-5
Automatic Door Locks..........................3-5
Child safety rear door lock
(Crew Cab models only)........................3-6
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped).........3-6
How to use remote keyless entry system..........3-7
Hood...........................................3-10Fuel-filler door...................................3-10
Fuel-filler cap.................................3-10
Steering wheel...................................3-12
Tilt operation (if so equipped)...................3-12
Sun visors.......................................3-12
Vanity mirrors.................................3-13
Mirrors..........................................3-13
Rearview mirror (if so equipped).................3-13
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped)...............................3-14
Outside mirrors...............................3-14
Truck box........................................3-15
Tailgate.......................................3-15
Tie down hooks (if so equipped)................3-17
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The automatic lock and unlock functions
can be deactivated or activated indepen-
dently of each other.To 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:
cTo change AUTO UNLOCK settings:
push and hold the power door lock switch
to the
position (UNLOCK) for more
than 5 seconds.
cTo change AUTO LOCK settings: push
and hold the power door lock switch to
the
position (LOCK) for more
than 5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard indicator will
flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard
indicator will flash once.
5. The ignition switch must be placed in the
OFF and ON position again between each
setting change.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
(Crew Cab models only)
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
door can be opened only from the outside.
WARNING
cRadio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufac-
turer for the possible influences before
use.
cThe remote keyless entry keyfob trans-
mits radio waves when the buttons are
pushed. The FAA advises radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate the
remote keyless entry keyfob while on
an airplane. Make sure the buttons are
not operated unintentionally when the
unit is stored for a flight
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn the
interior lights on, and activate the panic alarm by
using the keyfob from outside the vehicle.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors.
The keyfob can operate at a distance of approxi-
mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective
distance depends on the conditions around the
vehicle.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(if so equipped)
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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:
cthe battery is discharged
cthe 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 switch.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the keyfob:
cDo not allow the keyfob to become wet.
If the keyfob gets wet, immediately
wipe until it is completely dry.
cDo not drop the keyfob.
cDo not strike the keyfob sharply against
another object.
cDo not place the keyfob for an extended
period in an area where temperatures
exceed 140°F (60°C) .
cDo not attach the keyfob with a key
holder that contains a magnet.cDo not place the keyfob near equip-
ment that produces a magnetic field,
such as a TV, audio equipment and per-
sonal computers.
If a keyfob is lost or stolen, NISSAN rec-
ommends erasing the ID code of that key-
fob. This will prevent the keyfob from un-
authorized use to unlock the vehicle. For
information regarding the erasing proce-
dure, please contact a NISSAN dealer.HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood and all doors.
4. Push the
button on the keyfob. All
the doors lock. The hazard warning lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once to
indicate all doors are locked.
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WARNING
cNever 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 backwards may re-
sult in a loss of control of the vehicle
and possible serious injury or death.
cThe hill start assist system is not de-
signed to hold the vehicle at a standstill
on a hill. Depress the brake pedal when
the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle
to roll backwards and may result in a
collision or serious personal injury.
cThe hill start assist may not prevent the
vehicle from rolling backwards on a hill
under all load or road conditions. Al-
ways be prepared to depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards. Failure to do so may result
in a collision or serious personal injury.The hill start assist system automatically keeps
the brakes applied to help prevent the vehicle
from rolling backwards in the time it takes the
driver to release the brake pedal and apply the
accelerator when the vehicle is stopped on a hill.
Hill start assist will operate automatically under
the following conditions:
cThe selector lever is shifted to a forward or
reverse gear.
cThe vehicle is stopped completely on a hill
by applying the brake.
The maximum holding time is 2 seconds. After 2
seconds the vehicle will begin to roll back and hill
start assist will stop operating completely.
Hill start assist will not operate when the shift
selector is shifted to N or P or on a flat and level
road.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-
icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob (if so
equipped) .
ANTI-FREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) , check the
anti-freeze to assure proper winter protection.
For details, see “Engine cooling system” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi-
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked
regularly. For details, see “Battery” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM (if so
equipped)COLD WEATHER DRIVING
Starting and driving5-37
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Fuel-filler lid.................3-10
Fuses......................8-24
Fusible links...................8-25
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-51
Gascap .................3-10, 3-10
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-8
Fuel gauge..................2-7
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-6
Trip computer.................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
Voltmeter...................2-8
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-40
H
Hands-free phone system, BluetoothT. . . .4-37
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-31
Head restraints..................1-6
Active Head Restraint............1-6
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-27
Headlight control switch............2-27
Headlights....................8-28
Heated seats..................2-32Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls.................4-2, 4-10
Heater operation............4-4, 4-11
Hill descent control switch...........2-33
Hill descent control system..........5-36
Hill start assist system.............5-37
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-51
Hood release..................3-10
Horn.......................2-31
I
Ignition switch..................5-9
Immobilizer system.........2-24, 3-2, 5-11
Important vehicle information label.......9-11
In-cabin microfilter...............8-21
Increasing fuel economy............5-22
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-13
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-14
Inside mirror...................3-13
Instrument brightness control.........2-30
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-30
Interior light...................2-50
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-23
J
Jump seat.....................1-5
Jump starting...................6-9K
Key ........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-27
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-6
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-11
Emission control information label.....9-12
Engine serial number............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................9-10
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-67
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-23
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-13
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-67, 2-18
Brake light (See stop light).........8-30
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-14
Bulb replacement..............8-30
Charge warning light............2-15
Fog light switch...............2-30
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-27
Headlight control switch..........2-27
Headlights..................8-28
Interior light.................2-50
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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
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-13
Lights
Map lights..................2-51
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Door locks..................3-3
Power door locks...............3-4
Vehicle speed sensing door lock
mechanism..................3-5
Low fuel warning light.............2-16
Low tire pressure warning light........2-16
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-18
Luggage rack (see roof rack).........2-44
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-20
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-20
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual windows................2-48
Map lights....................2-51
Map pocket...................2-41Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-30
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-14
Inside mirror.................3-13
Outside mirrors...............3-14
Vanity mirror.................3-13
Moonroof....................2-48
Multi-remote control system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-6
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system................2-24, 3-2, 5-11
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-5
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine oil level..........8-9
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity..............9-6
Outside mirrors.................3-14
Overdrive switch................5-16
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-11
Owner’s manual order form..........9-39Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-39
P
Parking
Parking brake operation..........5-19
Parking/parking on hills...........5-31
Phone, BluetoothThands-free system. . . .4-37
Power
Front seat adjustment............1-4
Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-36
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-32
Power windows...............2-46
Rear power windows............2-47
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-5
Precautions on child
restraints............1-21, 1-32, 1-46
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-52
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-65
Push starting..................6-11
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-37
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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 sliding window..............2-48
Rear window defogger switch.........2-26
Recorders
Event data..................9-38
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Remote keyless entry system..........3-6
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-37
Roof rack....................2-44
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Child seat belts........1-21, 1-32, 1-46
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-37
Seat
Jump seat...................1-5
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment........1-4
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-14
Infants and small children.........1-14
Injured Person................1-15
Larger children...............1-15Precautions on seat belt usage......1-11
Pregnant women..............1-15
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-65
Seat belt extenders.............1-20
Seat belt maintenance...........1-20
Seat belts..................1-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-19
Three-point type with retractor.......1-15
Seat belt warning light.............2-18
Seatback pockets................2-42
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-32
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Security indicator light.............2-20
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start........2-24, 3-2, 5-11
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-23
Service manual order form...........9-39
Servicing air conditioner............4-17
Shift lock release................5-15
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-13
Manual transmission............5-17
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-19
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). . .1-64
Spark plug replacement............8-19
Speedometer...................2-4
SRS warning label...............1-67
Starting
Before starting the engine.........5-12
Jump starting.................6-9
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting................6-11Starting the engine.............5-12
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-32
Tilting steering wheel............3-12
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-36
Stop light....................8-30
Storage.....................2-37
Storage tray...............2-37, 2-39
Sun visors....................3-12
Sunglasses case................2-40
Sunroof (see Moonroof)............2-48
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-67
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-67, 2-18
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-60
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-67
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-52
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-52
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-28
Automatic power window switch.....2-47
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch . . .2-35
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch................2-34
Fog light switch...............2-30
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-27
Headlight control switch..........2-27
Hill descent control switch.........2-33
Ignition switch................5-9
Overdrive switch..............5-16
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear window defogger switch.......2-26
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