2010 NISSAN FRONTIER power steering

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 21 1/8gal 17-5/8 gal 80 See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section.
Engine oil *7
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change
QR25DE4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30 Without oil filter
change4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt 4.3
With oil filter change
VQ40DE5-3/8 qt 4-1/2 qt 5.1
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30 Without oil filter
change5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8
Cooling system
With reservoir
QR25DE 2-1/2 gal 2-1/8 gal 9.4
50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
VQ40DE 2-3/4 gal 2-1/4 gal 10.2
Manual transmission gear oil5M/T 3 qt 2-1/2 qt 2.89 Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi
75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
6 M/T 4X2 4-1/4 qt 3-1/2 qt 3.98 Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi
75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 or 75W-90
6 M/T 4X4 4-3/8 qt 3-5/8 qt 4.18
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instruc-
tions in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF *2
Power steering fluid (PSF)Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*3
Brake and clutch fluidGenuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *4 or equivalent
DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease———NLGINo.2(Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant— — — HFC-134a (R-134a) *5
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information

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

C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-11
Cold weather driving..............5-37
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-27
Compass display.................2-9
Console box...................2-39
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel).......4-35
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-2, 4-10
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-20
Cup holders...................2-42
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag. . . .1-69
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-29
Defroster switch
Rear window defroster switch.......2-26
Dimensions and weights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-29
Door locks.....................3-3
Door open warning light.............2-15
Drive belt.....................8-18
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-37
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-13
Driving with manual transmission......5-17
Precautions when starting and driving. . . .5-2E
Economy - fuel..................5-22
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system......................5-30
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch..................2-34
Emission control information label.......9-12
Emission control system warranty.......9-37
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-12
Block heater.................5-39
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-9
Changing engine oil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Checking engine oil level...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine cooling system............8-8
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-15
Engine oil viscosity..............9-6
Engine serial number............9-11
Engine specifications.............9-8
Starting the engine.............5-12
Engine oil pressure gauge............2-8
Event data recorders..............9-38
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).........5-2F
First aid kit.....................6-2
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-30
Flat tire.......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-5
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Clutch fluid..................8-14
Engine coolant.................8-8
Engine oil...................8-9
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Window washer fluid............8-15
F.M.V.S.S. certification label...........9-11
Fog light switch.................2-30
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-65
Front seats.....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-22
Fuel gauge...................2-7
Fuel octane rating...............9-5
Fuel recommendation.............9-4
Fuel-filler cap.................3-10
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-10
Fuel-filler lid.................3-10
Fuses.......................8-24
Fusible links...................8-25
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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
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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.....1-26, 1-33, 1-42, 1-52
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..................1-24
Infants and small children..........1-25
Injured Person................1-19
Larger children................1-25
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-16
Pregnant women...............1-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-70
Seat belt extenders.............1-23
Seat belt maintenance............1-24
Seat belts...................1-16
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-23
Three-point type with retractor.......1-19
Seat belt warning light..............2-18
Seatback pockets................2-42Seats
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........1-23
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems) . . .1-69
Spark plug replacement.............8-19
Speedometer...................2-4
SRS warning label................1-71
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-12
Jump starting.................6-9
Precautions when starting and driving. . . .5-2
Push starting.................6-11
Starting 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......4-35
Stop light.....................8-30
Storage......................2-36
Storage tray................2-36, 2-38
Sun visors....................3-12Sunglasses case.................2-40
Sunroof (see Moonroof).............2-48
Supplemental air bag warning labels......1-71
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-72, 2-18
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-65
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-71
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-57
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-57
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-27
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.......2-30
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-26
Headlight control switch..........2-26
Hill descent control switch.........2-33
Ignition switch.................5-9
Overdrive switch...............5-16
Power door lock switch............3-4
Rear window defroster switch.......2-26
Turn signal switch..............2-30
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-32
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-25
T
Tachometer....................2-6
Tailgate latch............3-15, 3-17, 3-18
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Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start.............2-24, 3-2, 5-11
Three-way catalyst................5-3
Tie down hooks.................3-18
Tilting steering wheel..............3-12
Tire
Flat tire.....................6-3
Spare tire................6-4, 8-42
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-12
Tire chains..................8-39
Tire placard..................9-12
Tire pressure.................8-32
Tire rotation..................8-39
Tires of 4-wheel drive............8-41
Types of tires.................8-38
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-36
Wheels and tires...............8-32
Wheel/tire size.................9-9
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-16
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). . . .5-3
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-30
Towing
2-wheel drive models............6-13
4-wheel drive models............6-14
Flat towing..................9-35
Tow truck towing...............6-12
Towing load/specification..........9-28
Trailer towing.................9-24
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver......2-51
Transmission
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-13
Driving with manual transmission......5-17Travel (See registering your vehicle in
another country).................9-10
Trip computer...................2-5
Trip odometer...................2-4
Truck - camper loading.............9-23
Turn signal switch................2-30
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-36
V
Vanity mirror...................3-13
Variable voltage control system.........8-17
Vehicle dimensions and weights.........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-32
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system.....5-34
Vehicle identification...............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-10
Vehicle loading information...........9-13
Vehicle recovery..............6-14, 6-15
Vehicle security system.............2-23
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start......2-24, 3-2, 5-11
Ventilators.....................4-2
Visors.......................3-12
Voltmeter......................2-8W
Warning
4WD warning light..............2-16
Air bag warning light.........1-72, 2-18
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-14
Battery charge warning light........2-15
Brake warning light.............2-15
Door open warning light...........2-15
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-15
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-30
Low fuel warning light............2-16
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-16
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-18
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-66
Seat belt warning light............2-18
Vehicle security system...........2-23
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-71
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-13
Warning lights..................2-13
Washer switch
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-25
Weights (See dimensions and weights).....9-9
Wheels and tires.................8-32
Wheel/tire size...................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country................9-10
Window washer fluid..............8-15
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows.......2-47
Manual windows...............2-47
Power windows...............2-45
Rear power windows............2-47
Rear sliding window.............2-48
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