2012 NISSAN FRONTIER power steering

1. Vents (P. 4-2)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-28)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/Bluetooth Hands-
Free Phone System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-35, P. 4-37)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-64, P. 2-33)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-14)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-20)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-26)
8. Storage (P. 2-38)
9. Audio system controls (if so equipped)
(P. 4-17)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-64)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-42)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-73)
13. Auxiliary audio input jac k(if so
equipped) (P. 4-34)
14. Power outlet (P. 2-37)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6Illustrated 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

1. Vents (P. 4-2)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-28)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/Bluetooth Hands-
Free Phone System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-35, P. 4-37)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-64, P. 2-33)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-14)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-20)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-26)
8. Storage (P. 2-38)
9. Audio system controls (if so equipped)
(P. 4-17)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-64)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-42)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-73)
13. Auxiliary audio input jack
(if so equipped) (P. 4-34)
14. Power outlet (P. 2-37)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys
(if so equipped) ................................3-2
Doors ............................................3-3
Locking with key ................................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob ....................3-4
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped) ................................3-4
Rear doors (King Cab models) ...................3-5
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) .............3-5
Child safety rear door lock
(Crew Cab models only) ........................3-6
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped) .........3-6
How to use remote keyless entry system ..........3-7
Hood ........................................... 3-10Fuel-filler door
................................... 3-11
Fuel-filler cap . . ............................... 3-11
Steering wheel ................................... 3-13
Tilt operation (if so equipped) ...................3-13
Sun visors ....................................... 3-14
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...................3-14
Mirrors .......................................... 3-15
Rearview mirror (if so equipped) .................3-15
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-15
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-15
Truck box ........................................ 3-17
Tailgate ....................................... 3-17
Bed Extender (if so equipped) ..................3-18
Tie down hooks (if so equipped) ................3-20

CD CARE AND CLEANING
●Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the
disc. Never touch the surface of the disc.
● Always place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.
● To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the
center to the outer edge using a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular
motion.
● Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use. ●
A new disc may be rough on the inner and
outer edges. Remove the rough edges by
rubbing the inner and outer edges with the
side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.
1. Volume control switch
2. Phone operation switch
3. POWER on and MODE select switch
4. Tuning switch
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
POWER on/off switch
With the ignition switch placed in the ACC or ON
position, push the MODE switch to turn the audio
system on.
LHA0049LHA1087
Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems4-35

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-2
Three-way catalyst ..............................5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ....................................5-6
Avoiding collision and rollover ....................5-6
Off-road recovery ...............................5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................5-7
Driving safety precautions .......................5-8
Ignition switch .................................... 5-10
Automatic transmission (if so equipped) ..........5-10
Manual transmission (if so equipped) ............5-11
Key positions ................................. 5-11
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
(if so equipped) ............................... 5-11
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-12
Starting the engine ............................... 5-12
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-13
Automatic transmission (if so equipped) ..........5-13
Manual transmission (if so equipped) ............5-17
Parking brake .................................... 5-19Cruise control (if so equipped)
.....................5-20
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-20
Cruise control operations .......................5-21
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-22
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-22
Using four wheel drive (4WD)
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-23
Transfer case shifting procedures ...............5-24
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-29
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-31
Power steering ................................... 5-32
Brake system .................................... 5-32
Brake precautions ............................. 5-32
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-33
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system .............5-34
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-35
Hill descent control system (if so equipped) .........5-36
Hill start assist system (if so equipped) ..............5-37
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-38
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-38
Anti-freeze .................................... 5-38
Battery ....................................... 5-38

The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic
pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you
will still have control of the vehicle. However,
much greater steering effort is needed, especially
in sharp turns and at low speeds.
WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned off
while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. Steering will be
harder to operate.The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at 2 wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle and stopping dis-
tance will be longer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control.
WARNING
●
While driving on a slippery surface, be
careful when braking, accelerating or
downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel-
erating could cause the wheels to skid
and result in an accident.
● If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the brakes will not work. Braking will be
harder.
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven through
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your
braking distance will be longer and the vehicle
may pull to one side during braking.
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to
heat up the brakes. Do this until the brakes return
to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high
speeds until the brakes function correctly.
Parking brake break-in
Break-in the parking brake shoes whenever the
stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened
or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or
drum/rotors are replaced, in order to assure the
best brake performance.
POWER STEERING BRAKE SYSTEM
5-32Starting and driving