2011 NISSAN FRONTIER oil

QR25DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluidreservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-24)
4. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
6. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
7. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-14)
8. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
11. Battery (P. 8-16)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WDI0643
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-24)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
6. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
8. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
11. Battery (P. 8-16)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LII0167
Illustrated table of contents0-9

Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-15
Automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature
warning light (if so
equipped)2-15
Automatic transmis-
sion park warning
light (
model)2-15
or
Brake warning light 2-16
Charge warning
light
2-16
Warning
light Name Page
Door open warning
light 2-16
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-17
4WD warning light
(
model)2-17
Low fuel warning
light 2-17
Low tire pressure
warning light2-17
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)2-19
Seat belt warning
light and chime
2-19
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-19
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic transmis-
sion position indica-
tor light (if so
equipped) 2-20
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)
2-20
Cruise set switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-20
Electronic locking
rear differential (E-
Lock) system on
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-20
4WD shift indicator
light (
model)
2-20
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-20
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
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
Trip computer (if so equipped) ...................2-9
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-10
Outside temperature display ....................2-10
Compass display .............................. 2-11
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-14
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-15
Warning lights ................................ 2-15
Indicator lights ................................ 2-20
Audible reminders ............................. 2-23
Security systems (if so equipped) ..................2-24
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ..........2-24
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-26Switch operation
.............................. 2-26
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-28
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-28
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-30
Instrument brightness control ...................2-31
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-31
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-31
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-32
Horn ............................................ 2-32
Cargo lamp switch ............................... 2-33
Heated seat (if so equipped) .......................2-33
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-34
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) ..........2-34
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
switch (if so equipped) ............................ 2-35
Clutch
interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-36
Power outlet ..................................... 2-37
Storage ......................................... 2-38
Storage trays ................................. 2-38
Under-seat storage bins ........................ 2-39

15. Electronic locking rear differential(E-Lock) system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-33)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
16. Shift selector (P. 5-13,5-17)
17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-24)
18. Climate controls (P. 4-2, P.4-10)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-32)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-10)
21. Tilt steering wheel control
(if so equipped) (P. 3-13)
22. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-33)
23. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-36)
24. Outside mirror controls
(if so equipped) (P. 3-16) 1. Warning/indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Voltmeter (if so equipped) 6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer/Trip
computer (if so equipped)
7. Engine oil pressure gauge
(if so equipped)
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge
LIC2028
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE (if
so equipped)
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys-
tem oil pressure while the engine is running. The
needle should be in the middle of the gauge when
the engine is running.
CAUTION
●This 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.)
● If 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 switch is placed in the ON
position, the voltmeter indicates the battery volt-
age. When the engine is running, it indicates the
generator voltage.
While cranking the engine, the volts drop below
the normal range. If the needle is not in the normal
range (11 - 15 volts)
1while the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging system
is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
LIC0741WIC1299
2-8Instruments and controls

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightLow windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)Hill descent control system on indicator light
(if so equipped)
Automatic transmission oil temperature warning
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 (A/T models only)
orBrake warning lightAutomatic transmission position indicator light
(if so equipped)Security indicator light (if so equipped)
Charge warning lightCruise 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 lightElectronic 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 (VDC) OFF indicator
light (if so equipped)
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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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
an open circuit in the electrical system.
Have the system repaired promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light illuminates and then turns off. This
indicates the ABS is operational. If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally, but without anti-lock assistance. See
“Brake system” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion.
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 parkwarning light (
model)
WARNING
● If 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.
● When 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.
● Shift the 4WD switch into the 2WD, 4H
or 4LO position again to turn off the ATP
warning light when the shift selector is
in the P position and the ATP warning
light is ON. (Before shifting the 4WD
switch into the 4LO position, move the
shift selector into the N position once,
shift the shift selector into P again and
make sure the ATP warning light is
OFF.)
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