2015 NISSAN FRONTIER spare tire

Tire inflation pressure
Check the tire pressures (including the
spare) often and always prior to long dis-
tance trips. The recommended tire pres-
sure specifications are shown on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label
or the Tire and Loading Information label
under the “Cold Tire Pressure” heading.
The Tire and Loading Information label is
affixed to the driver side center pillar. Tire
pressures should be checked regularly
because:● Most tires naturally lose air over time.
● Tires can lose air suddenly when
driven over potholes or other objects
or if the vehicle strikes a curb while
parking.
The tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. The tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle has
been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
speeds. Incorrect tire pressure, including un-
der inflation, may adversely affect
tire life and vehicle handling.
WARNING
● Improperly inflated tires can fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
● The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) is located on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certifica-
tion label. The vehicle weight ca-
pacity is indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label. Do
not load your vehicle beyond this
capacity. Overloading your ve-
hicle may result in reduced tire
life, unsafe operating conditions
due to premature tire failure, or
unfavorable handling character-
istics and could also lead to a
serious accident. Loading beyond
the specified capacity may also
result in failure of other vehicle
components. ●
Before taking a long trip, or
whenever you heavily load your
vehicle, use a tire pressure gauge
to ensure that the tire pressures
are at the specified level.
● For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.
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Tire and loading information label
1Seating capacity: The maximum num-
ber of occupants that can be seated
in the vehicle.
2Vehicle load limit: Refer to loading
information in the “Technical and
consumer information” section.
3Original tire size: The size of the tires
originally installed on the vehicle at
the factory.
4Cold tire pressure: Inflate the tires to
this pressure when the tires are cold.
Tires are considered COLD after the
vehicle has been parked for 3 or more
hours, or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) at moderate speeds. The
recommended cold tire inflation is set
by the manufacturer to provide the
best balance of tire wear, vehicle
handling, driveability, tire noise, etc.,
up to the vehicle’s GVWR.
5Tire size - refer to “Tire labeling” in
this section.
6Spare tire size.
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Checking tire pressure
1. Remove the valve stem cap from thetire.
2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too
hard or force the valve stem side-
ways, or air will escape. If the hissing
sound of air escaping from the tire is
heard while checking the pressure,
reposition the gauge to eliminate this
leakage.
3. Remove the gauge. 4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge
stem and compare to the specifica-
tion shown on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label or the
Tire and Loading Information label.
5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too much air is added, press the core of
the valve stem briefly with the tip of
the gauge stem to release pressure.
Recheck the pressure and add or
release air as needed.
6. Install the valve stem cap.
7. Check the pressure of all other tires, including the spare.
Size Cold Tire Infla-
tion Pressure
Front Original Tire:
235/75R15
P265/70R16
P265/75R16
P265/60R18 240 kPa, 35 PSI
Rear Original Tire:
235/75R15
P265/70R16
P265/75R16
P265/60R18 240 kPa, 35 PSI
Spare Tire:
235/75R15
P265/70R16
P265/75R16
P265/60R18 240 kPa, 35 PSI
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Wheel nut tightening torque:98 ft-lb (133 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tight-
ened to specifications at all times. It
is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to specification at each
tire rotation interval.
WARNING
● After rotating the tires, check and
adjust the tire pressure.
● Retighten the wheel nuts when
the vehicle has been driven for
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.) .
● Do not include the spare tire in
the tire rotation.
● For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.
Tire wear and damage
1. Wear indicator
2. Location mark
WARNING
● Tires should be periodically in-
spected for wear, cracking, bulg-
ing or objects caught in the tread.
If excessive wear, cracks, bulging
or deep cuts are found, the tire(s)
should be replaced. ●
The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When the
wear indicators are visible, the
tire(s) should be replaced.
● Tires degrade with age and use.
Have tires, including the spare,
over 6 years old checked by a
qualified technician because
some tire damage may not be ob-
vious. Replace the tires as neces-
sary to prevent tire failure and
possible personal injury.
● Improper service of the spare tire
may result in serious personal in-
jury. If it is necessary to repair the
spare tire, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
● For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.
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Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. Recommended types and
sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
WARNING
●The use of tires other than those recom-
mended or the mixed use of tires of
different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial) , or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, VDC system, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance, tire chain
clearance, speedometer calibration,
headlight aim and bumper height.
Some of these effects may lead to acci-
dents and could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
● If your vehicle was originally equipped
with 4 tires that were the same size and
you are only replacing 2 of the 4 tires,
install the new tires on the rear axle.
Placing new tires on the front axle may
cause loss of vehicle control in some
driving conditions and cause an acci-
dent and personal injury. ●
If the wheels are changed for any rea-
son, always replace with wheels which
have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could
cause premature tire wear, degrade ve-
hicle handling characteristics, affect the
VDC system and/or interference with
the brake discs/drums. Such interfer-
ence can lead to decreased braking ef-
ficiency and/or early brake pad/shoe
wear. Refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
“Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual for wheel off-set
dimensions.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated, 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.
Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS. ●
Do not install a damaged or deformed
wheel or tire even if it has been re-
paired. Such wheels or tires could have
structural damage and could fail with-
out warning.
● The use of retread tires is not
recommended.
● For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet.
Four-wheel drive models
CAUTION
Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or
radial) , and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Failure to do so may result in a
circumference difference between tires on
the front and rear axles which will cause
excessive tire wear and may damage the
transmission, transfer case and differen-
tial gears.
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel TypeSize Offset in (mm)
Steel 15 x 6.5JJ 0.79 (20)
Steel 16 x 7JJ 1.18 (30)
Aluminum 16 x 7J 1.18 (30)
Aluminum 18 x 7.5JJ 1.18 (30)
Tires 235/75R15
P265/70R16
P265/75R16
P265/60R18
Spare tire Full size
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2. Mount the license plateusing two M6-
14 mm bolts.
License plate bolt tightening torque: 3.8 - 4.7 ft-lb (5.10 - 6.37 N·m)
INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE
PLATE WITHOUT GROMMETS
Use the following steps to mount the front license
plate without grommets:
1. Make a shallow hole in each plastic finisher at the location mark (small dimple) using a
0.31 in (8 mm) drill. To avoid damaging the
threads behind the finisher, apply only light
pressure to the drill.
2. Mount the license plate bracket using two 8 mm slotted hex head screws.
WARNING
● It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In
a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seri-
ously 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.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself with
the following terms before loading your
vehicle:
● Curb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment, flu-
ids, emergency tools, and spare tire
assembly. This weight does notin-
clude passengers and cargo. ●
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb
weight plus the combined weight of
passengers and cargo.
● GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) - maximum total combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle, pas-
sengers, luggage, hitch, trailer
tongue load and any other optional
equipment. This information is lo-
cated on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label.
● GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -
maximum weight (load) limit specified
for the front or rear axle. This informa-
tion is located on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label.
● GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
rating) - The maximum total weight
rating of the vehicle, passengers,
cargo, and trailer.
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
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Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start........2-25,3-2,5-12
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-24
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-25
Service manual order form ...........9-42
Servicing air conditioner .............4-34
Setting button ...................4-7
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-14
Manual transmission .............5-18
Shift lock release .................5-16
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-22
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems) . . .1-82
Smartphone connectivity ............4-71
Sonar Rear system .................5-40
Spark plug replacement .............8-21
Spark plugs ...................8-21
Specifications ...................9-9
Speedometer ...................2-4
SRS warning label ................1-84
Stability control .................5-37
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-12
Jump starting .............6-11,8-19
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting .................6-13
Starting the engine .............5-12
Starting the engine ...............5-12
Steering Power steering fluid .............8-15
Power steering system ...........5-34
Tilting steering wheel ............3-13
Steering wheel ..................3-13 Steering wheel audio control switch
......4-69
Stoplight.....................8-33
Storage......................2-39
Storage tray ................2-39,2-41
Sunglassescase.................2-43
Sunroof(seeMoonroof).............2-51
Sun visors ....................3-14
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-84
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-85, 2-20
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-77
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-84
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-70
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-70
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-29
Automatic power window switch ......2-50
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch ....2-37
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ................2-36
Foglightswitch ...............2-32
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-28
Headlight control switch ..........2-28
Hill descent control switch .........2-35
Ignition switch ................5-10
Instrument brightness control ........2-31
Overdrive switch ...............5-17
Power door lock switch ............3-4
Rear sonar system off switch ........2-37
Rear

window defroster switch .......2-28
Turn signal switch ..............2-32
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. .2-34
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27 T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Tailgate ......................3-18
Tailgate latch ............3-18,3-22,3-23
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-25,3-2,5-12
Three-way catalyst ................5-3
Tie down hooks .................3-23
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-13
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ...................6-5
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-14
Tire chains ..................8-42
Tire pressure .................8-35
Tire rotation..................8-42
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-44
Types of tires .................8-41
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-38
Wheels and tires ...............8-35
Wheel/tire size ................9-10
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-18
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-3
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-30
Towing 2-wheel drive models ............6-15
4-wheel drive models ............6-16
Flattowing..................9-37
Towing load/specification ..........9-30
Towtrucktowing...............6-14
Trailer towing .................9-26
10-6