2012 NISSAN FRONTIER tire pressure

1. Engine hood (P. 8-6)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-26)
3. Windshield (P. 8-22)
4. Windows (P. 2-47)
5. Door locks, keyfob (if so equipped) ,
keys (P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-15)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-33)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-3)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-40)
10. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-28); Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
11. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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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
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1. Speedometer
2. Odometer/Twin trip odometer
3. Change/Loose fuel cap warning mes-sage reset/Check tire pressure warning
message reset button
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position. The odometer records the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.
Changing the display:
For vehicles equipped with twin trip odometer,
pressing the change button changes the display
as follows:
Trip
→Trip→Trip
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With twin trip odometer
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For vehicles equipped with trip computer, press-
ing the change button changes the display as
follows:
Trip
→Trip→Distance to Empty →
Average speed →Average fuel consumption →
Journey time →Trip
For additional information, refer to “Trip com-
puter” later in this section.
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the change button for more than 1 sec-
ond resets the currently displayed trip odometer
to zero.
Loose fuel cap warning message
Press the reset buttonAfor more than 1 second
to reset the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning mes-
sage after the fuel cap has been tightened. For
additional information see “Fuel-filler cap” in the
“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.
Check tire pressure warning message
The CHECK TIRE PRES (pressure) warning
message is displayed when the low tire pressure
warning light is illuminated and low tire pressure
is detected. Check and adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on
the Tire and Loading Information label. The
CHECK TIRE PRES warning message turns off
when the low tire pressure warning light turns off.
Push the reset button
Afor more than 1 second
to turn off the CHECK TIRE PRES warning mes-
sage. The low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated until the tires are inflated to the rec-
ommended COLD tire pressure. The CHECK
With trip computer
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TIRE PRES warning message is displayed each
time the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position as long as the low tire pressure warning
light remains illuminated. For more information
see “Low tire pressure warning light” in the “In-
struments and controls” section, “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” and “Wheels and tires” section in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
Owner’s Manual.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev the engine
into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en-
gine speed. Operating the engine in the
red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
1when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
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orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Automatic Transmission check 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
Door open warning lightCruise set switch indicator light (if so equipped)Slip indicator light for models with VDC
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
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E
(Empty) .There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge needle
reaches E (Empty) .
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1 second
and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
A CHECK TIRE PRES (pressure) warning
message is also displayed in the odometer. When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure of all 4 tires to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label located
in the driver’s door opening. The low tire
pressure warning light does not automati-
cally turn off when the tire pressure is ad-
justed. After the tire is inflated to the rec-
ommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h)
to activate the TPMS and turn off the low
tire pressure warning light. Use a tire pres-
sure gauge to check the tire pressure.
Press the reset button for more than 1 second to
turn off the CHECK TIRE PRES warning mes-
sage. The low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated until the tires are inflated to the rec-
ommended COLD tire pressure. The CHECK
TIRE PRES warning message is displayed each
time the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position as long as the low tire pressure warning
light remains illuminated.
For additional information, see “Check tire pres-
sure warning message” in the “Instruments and
controls” section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving”
section and in the “In case of emergency” sec-
tion.
TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position. The light will remain on
after the 1 minute. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer. The CHECK TIRE PRES warn-
ing message is not displayed if the low tire pres-
sure warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS
malfunction.
For additional information, see “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section and “Tire pressure” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.
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WARNING
●If the light does not illuminate with the
ignition switch placed in the ON posi-
tion, have the vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
● If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se-
rious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could re-
sult in serious personal injury. Check
the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust
the tire pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label located
in the driver’s door opening to turn the
low tire pressure warning light OFF. If
the light still comes on while driving
after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire
may be flat. If you have a flat tire, re-
place it with a spare tire as soon as
possible. ●
When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
The CHECK TIRE PRES warning mes-
sage is not displayed if the low tire
pressure warning light illuminates to
indicate a TPMS malfunction. Contact
your NISSAN dealer as soon as pos-
sible for tire replacement and/or sys-
tem resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
●The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 MPH (25 km/h) , the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
● Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the 4 wheels correctly.
Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light (if so equipped)
This light comes on when the windshield-washer
fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-washer fluid
as necessary. See “Windshield-washer fluid” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
Seat belt warning light andchime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the ON or START
position and remains illuminated until the driver’s
seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s
seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied . For
7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the system does not activate the
warning light for the front passenger.
Refer to “Seat belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
for precautions on seat belt usage.
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