2010 NISSAN FRONTIER oil change

cSome states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
cCheck your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
cWhen launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
cMake sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
cFailure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
cWhenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
cDO NOT tow any automatic transmis-
sion vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground (flat towing) . Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrication.
cFor emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Automatic Transmission (if so
equipped)
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dollyMUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels.Alwaysfollow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.
Manual Transmission (if so equipped)
cAlways tow with the manual transmission in
Neutral.
cOn four-wheel drive vehicles, place the
transfer case in the 2H range. Failure to do
so will cause the powertrain to bind up.
cAfter towing 500 miles (805 km) , start and
idle the engine with the transmission in Neu-
tral for two minutes. Failure to idle the engine
after every 500 miles (805 km) of towing
may cause damage to internal transmission
parts.
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-16
A
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system
(if so equipped).................5-34
Air bag (See supplemental restraint system). .1-57
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-65
Air bag warning labels.............1-71
Air bag warning light...........1-72, 2-18
Air cleaner housing filter............8-20
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation.......4-6, 4-12
Air conditioner service...........4-17
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations.............9-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-2, 4-10
Servicing air conditioner..........4-17
Air flow charts...............4-7, 4-14
Alarm system (See vehicle security system). .2-23
Anchor point locations.............1-30
Antenna.....................4-36
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-14
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-33
Audible reminders...............2-22
Audio system..................4-17
Compact Disc (CD) changer. . . .4-30, 4-33
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-27FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-30
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-25
Radio....................4-17
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-35
Autolight switch.................2-27
Automatic
Automatic power window switch.....2-47
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-18
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-13
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-14
Automatic door locks..............3-5
AUX jack....................4-34
B
Battery......................8-15
Charge warning light............2-15
Before starting the engine...........5-12
Belt (See drive belt)..............8-18
Block heater
Engine....................5-39
BluetoothThands-free phone system.....4-37
Booster seats..................1-52
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-33
Brake fluid..................8-14
Brake light (See stop light).........8-30
Brake system................5-32
Brake warning light.............2-15Brake wear indicators........2-22, 8-23
Parking brake operation..........5-19
Self-adjusting brakes............8-23
Brakes......................8-23
Break-in schedule...............5-21
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-29
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-14
Bulb replacement................8-30
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio.............4-36
Cargo light switch...............2-31
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
CD care and cleaning.............4-35
CD changer (See audio system). . . .4-30, 4-33
CD player (See audio system).........4-27
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-30
Child restraints.......1-24, 1-25, 1-26, 1-28
Precautions on child
restraints........1-26, 1-33, 1-42, 1-52
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-30
Child safety rear door lock............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-22
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock......................4-26
Clutch
Clutch fluid.................8-14
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch.....2-35

Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Door locks...................3-3
Power door locks...............3-4
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............1-24
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light............2-20
Manual front seat adjustment...........1-2
Manual windows.................2-47
Map lights....................2-51
Map pocket....................2-41
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control........2-29
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)........3-6N
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...........9-39
Owner’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.............1-4Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-35
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-32
Power windows...............2-45
Rear power windows............2-47
Precautions
Maintenance precautions...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-5
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-26, 1-33, 1-42, 1-52
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-16
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-57
Precautions when starting and driving. . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-70
Push starting...................6-11
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-36
Compact Disc (CD) changer. . . .4-30, 4-33
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer....................4-30
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.....................4-25
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-35
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-37
Rear power windows..............2-47
Rear sliding window...............2-48
Rear window defroster switch.........2-26
10-4