2012 NISSAN FRONTIER Owner´s Manual

– Keep the pump nozzle in contactwith the container while you are fill-
ing it.
– Use only approved portable fuel con- tainers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
●The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning mes-
sage will be displayed if the fuel-filler
cap is not properly tightened. It may
take a few driving trips for the message
to be displayed. Failure to tighten the
fuel-filler cap properly after the LOOSE
FUEL CAP warning message is dis-
played may cause the
Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate.
● Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly may cause the
Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate.
If the
light illuminates because
the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,
tighten or install the cap and continue
to drive the vehicle. The
light
should turn off after a few driving trips.
If the
light does not turn off after a
few driving trips, have the vehicle in-
spected by a NISSAN dealer. ●
For additional information, see the
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and Controls” section
in this manual.
● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
To remove the fuel-filler cap:1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to remove.
2. Loop the tether strap around the hook
1
while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap: 1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel- filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a single click is heard .
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Loose Fuel Cap warning message
The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message dis-
plays in the odometer when the fuel-filler cap is
not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been
refueled. It may take a few driving trips for the
message to be displayed. To turn off the warning
message, perform the following:1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as de- scribed above as soon as possible.
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks. 3. Press the loose fuel cap warning reset but-
ton
Ain the meter for about 1 second to
turn off the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
message after tightening the fuel-filler cap.
For additional information, see “Meters and
gauges” in the “Instruments and Controls” sec-
tion in this manual.
TILT OPERATION (if so equipped)
Pull the lock lever forward and hold it to adjust the
steering wheel up or down to the desired posi-
tion.
Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel
in place.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
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1To block glare from the front, swing down the
main sun visor.
2To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side.
3Slide the sun visor extension (if so equipped)
in or out as needed.
CAUTION
● Do not store the sun visor before return-
ing the extension to its original
position.
● Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
VANITY MIRRORS (if so equipped)
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity
mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the
mirror cover is open.
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REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The night position1reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims according to the intensity of the head-
lights of the vehicle following you. The automatic
anti-glare feature operates only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The indicator light
1will illuminate when the
automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the
button. The indicator light will turn off. To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the
button again. The indicator light will
turn on.
For information on HomeLink Universal Trans-
ceiver operation, see “HomeLink Universal
Transceiver” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
For information on the compass and outside tem-
perature display, see “Compass and outside
temperature display” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
2or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
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Manual control type (if so equipped)
The outside mirror can be moved in any direction
for a better rear view.
Electric control type (if so equipped)
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is placed in the
ACC or ON position.
Move the small switch
1to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position
using the large switch
2.
Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi-
tional information, see “Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
Foldable outside mirrors
Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it.
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TAILGATE
Opening the tailgate
Pull the tailgate handle upward and lower the
tailgate. The support cables hold the tailgate
open.
When closing the tailgate, make sure the latches
are securely locked.
Do not drive the vehicle with the tailgate
down, unless equipped with NISSAN’s Bed
Extender (accessory) or equivalent in the
extended position.For proper truck box loading see “Vehicle loading
information” in the “Technical and consumer in-
formation” section of this manual.
WARNING
●
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside a vehicle. In a colli-
sion, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.
● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Removing the tailgate
1. Release the tailgate support cables.
CAUTION
●The tailgate is heavy. Two people
should remove or install it. Be careful
not to drop it during removal.
● After releasing the support cables, do
not let the tailgate rest on the bumper.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle.
3. Pull the tailgate out from the right side hinge.
4. Slide the tailgate out of the left side hinge.
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Installing the tailgate
1. Insert the tailgate into the left side hinge.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle andinsert into the right side hinge.
3. Continue to hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and attach the tailgate support cables.
4. Close the tailgate securely.
Locking the tailgate
To lock the tailgate, turn the key toward the pas-
senger side of the vehicle
1. To unlock, turn the
key toward the driver side
2.
BED EXTENDER (if so equipped)
CAUTION
● Do not overload the bed extender.
Maximum load on the open tailgate is
890N (200 lbs) .
● Evenly distribute and properly secure
all cargo.
● Do not use the bed extender or tailgate
to secure cargo.
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Positioning the bed extender
To use the bed extender in the inward position
perform the following:1. Rotate the bed extender
1toward the cab
of the truck.
2. If necessary, remove tethers from the tailgate latch.
3. Tighten the knobs to secure the extender into the desired position.
4. Close the tailgate.
5. Place cargo inside the bed extender in the truck bed.
6. Properly secure the cargo. To use the bed extender in the outward position
perform the following:
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Rotate the bed extender2away from the
cab of the truck until the extender sits on the
tailgate.
3. Lock the buckles
3into the tailgate latch on
both sides.
The bed extender can be adjusted in the outward
position by moving the extender along the rail. NOTE:
Use care when rotating extender, buckles
may come in contact with the truck bed
railing.
Removing and installing the bed
extender
To remove or install the bed extender perform the
following:
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Rotate the bed extender into a vertical posi- tion and lift straight up (to remove) or lower
straight down (to install) .
To store the bed extender in the front of the truck
when not in use perform the following: 1. Position the sliding brackets past the center of the wheel well.
2. Re-install the extender into the brackets (see above) .
3. Rotate the extender to the inward position.
4. Push the brackets forward until the extender comes in contact with the front wall of the
truck box.
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