2012 NISSAN FRONTIER belt

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.In addition to factory installed options, your ve-
hicle may also be equipped with additional ac-
cessories installed by NISSAN or by your
NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions concerning
proper use of such accessories prior to operating
the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN
dealer for details concerning the particular ac-
cessories with which your vehicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance require-
ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
●
NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
●
ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
●ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Table of
ContentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear .......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 Instrument panel
...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ................0-8
Warning/indicator lights ........................... 0-10

1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-16)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact androllover supplemental air bag (P. 1-64)
3. Front seat belts (P. 1-16)
4. Head restraints (P.1-7 )
5. Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P.1-71)
6. Seats (P. 1-3)
7. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P. 1-71)
8. Seat belt with pretensioners (P. 1-77)
9. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-64)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-28)
11. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-30)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WII0135
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
0-2Illustrated table of contents

QR25DE 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. 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
0-8Illustrated table of contents

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)
*Engine cover removed for clarity.
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 check warning
light2-15
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
Warning
light Name Page
Charge warning
light 2-16
Door open warning
light2-17
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-17
4WD warning light
(
model)2-17
Low fuel warning
light 2-18
Low tire pressure
warning light2-18
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)2-19
Seat belt warning
light and chime
2-19
Warning
light Name Page
Supplemental air
bag warning light 2-20
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
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
0-10Illustrated table of contents

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats ............................................1-3
Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-5
Jump seat (King cab) ...........................1-7
Armrest (if so equipped) .........................1-7
Head restraints (1st row only) ....................1-7
Head restraints (2nd row – outboard
positions only) ................................ 1-10
Flexible seating ................................ 1-12
Seat belts ....................................... 1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-16
Pregnant women .............................. 1-19
Injured persons ................................ 1-19
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-19
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-23
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-24
Child safety ...................................... 1-24
Infants ........................................ 1-25
Small children ................................. 1-25
Larger children ................................ 1-25
Child restraints ................................... 1-26
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-26LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System
............................. 1-28
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH (Crew cab models only) .................1-32
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH — Jump seat (King cab models only) ......1-34
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts (Crew cab models only) ...........1-37
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts — jump seat
(King cab models only) ......................... 1-40
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH (Crew cab model only) ............1-44
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH — jump seat
(King cab models only) ......................... 1-46
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts — front passenger and
rear bench seat (Crew cab models only) . . . ......1-49
Foward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts — front passenger and
jump seats (King cab models only) ..............1-53
Installing top tether strap (Front passenger
seat – King cab models only) ...................1-57