2015 NISSAN FRONTIER Quick Reference Guide

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
2015
FRONTIER
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*See your Owner’s Manual for information.
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1 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light2 Headlight and Turn Signal Switch3 Trip Computer4 Instrument Brightness Control*/
Trip Change Button5 Windshield Wiper and
Washer Switch
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Steering Wheel Switches for
Audio Control*/Bluetooth
®
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Cruise Control8 Outside Mirror Control Switch9 Hill Descent Control Switch*10 Steering Wheel Tilt Adjustment*11 Hood Release*
12 Audio and Navigation System13 Climate Controls14 Front Passenger Air Bag
Status Light*15
4-Wheel Drive (4WD) Shift Switch*16 Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF Switch*
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Rear Sonar OFF Switch18 Electronic Locking Rear Differential
(E-Lock) Switch*19
Power Outlets20 Heated Seat Switches*
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Underneath
instrument panel
Behind steering wheel8
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NEW SYSTEM FEATURES
Rear Sonar System (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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RearView Monitor (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Hill Start Assist (HSA) System (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) ........................................................................\
......................................... 3
Hill Descent Control (HDC) System (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
...3
Text Messaging (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
........................................ 3
SiriusXM Travel Link and SiriusXM Traffic (if so equipped) ................................................................. 4
Heated Seats (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................................................................\
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Loose Fuel Cap ........................................................................\
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Fuel-filler Door ........................................................................\
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Power Moonroof (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Clock Set/Adjustment ........................................................................\
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FIRST DRIVE FEATURES
Remote Keyless Entry System (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Opening the Tailgate ........................................................................\
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Power Seat Adjustments (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Outside Mirror Control Switch ........................................................................\
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Starting/Stopping the Engine ........................................................................\
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Headlight Control Switch ........................................................................\
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Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ........................................................................\
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Automatic Climate Controls (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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FM/AM/SiriusXM
® Satellite Radio with CD Player (if so equipped) ............................................... 12
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port/Aux Jack and iPod® Interface (if so equipped) ... 13
Cruise Control (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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SYSTEM GUIDE
Trip Computer ........................................................................\
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NissanConnectsm mobile Apps (if so equipped) ........................................................................\
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Bluetooth

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REARVIEW MONITOR (if so equipped)
When the Shift lever is shifted into the
R (REVERSE) position, the monitor display
shows a rearward view from the vehicle.

The colored guide lines on the display screen
indicate vehicle width and approximate distances
to objects with reference to the vehicle body line.
• Red 1.5 ft (0.5 m); Yellow 3 ft (1 m); Green 7 ft (2 m) and 10 ft (3 m).
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of
your Owner’s Manual.
REAR SONAR SYSTEM
(if so equipped)
With the shift lever in the R (REVERSE)
position, this system will sound a tone to alert
you of obstacles up to 5.9 ft (1.8 m) from the
bumper with a decreased coverage area at the
outer corners of the bumper.

The rate of the tone increases as the vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. A continuous
tone sounds when an obstacle is less than 10 in (25 cm) from the bumper.

Turn the system off by pushing the Rear Sonar System OFF switch 1. Push the
switch again to activate the system.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
N EW SYSTE M FEATU R ES
HILL START ASSIST (HSA) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The HSA system allows time for the driver to release the brake pedal and apply the
accelerator when the vehicle is parked on a hill. The brakes are applied automatically for
2 seconds after the driver releases the brake pedal.

The HSA system will operate automatically under these conditions:
• The shift lever is shifted into a forward or a reverse gear.
• The vehicle is stopped completely on a hill by applying the brake.

The HSA system will not operate when the shift lever is in the N ( NEUTRAL) or
P ( PARK ) position or on a flat and level road.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
Always make sure VDC is ON by ensuring the
VDC OFF light is not on before driving the
vehicle.

The VDC OFF
1 switch should ONLY be used
briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in snow
or mud.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
TEXT MESSAGING* (if so equipped)
This system allows for sending and receiving
text messages through the vehicle’s interface.

Using predefined or custom messages, send a
text to a name or phone number stored in your
Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone System.

Once enabled, the text message, sender and
delivery time are shown on the control panel display screen.

Text messages have the option of being read aloud.

Text messages are only displayed on the control panel display if the vehicle speed is
less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

Many cellular phones may require special permission to enable text messaging.
Check the cellular phone’s screen during Bluetooth® pairing. For some phones you
need to enable “Notifications” in the phone’s Bluetooth® menu for text messages to
appear on the touch-screen display. For more information and instructions, refer to
your cellular phone’s Owner’s Manual.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC) SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The HDC system is designed to reduce driver workload when going down steep hills.
The HDC system helps to control vehicle speed so the driver can concentrate on
steering the vehicle. To activate the system:

The 4WD switch must be in the 4LO position
1 and the vehicle
speed must be under 15 mph (25 km/h) or

The 4WD switch must be in the 4H position
2 and the vehicle
speed must be under 21 mph (35 km/h), and

The HDC system switch
3 must be ON.For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section
5)”
of your Owner’s Manual.
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N EW SYSTE M FEATU R ES
HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
The front seats can be warmed by built-in heaters.

The heated seat switches
1 are located
below the climate control switches and can be
operated independently of each other.

The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off. The
indicator light will remain on as long as the switch is on.
For more information, refer to the “ Instruments and controls (section 2) ” of your Owner’s Manual.
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SiriusXM Travel Link* AND SiriusXM Traffic* (if so equipped)
Your vehicle’s Navigation System is
equipped with SiriusXM Travel Link and
SiriusXM Traffic capabilities.

SiriusXM Travel Link provides access to real-
time weather information and forecasts, nearby
fuel prices, movie listings and stock quotes.

SiriusXM Traffic provides information that may
help to avoid delays due to traffic incidents.
Traffic jams, roadwork, road closures around the
current location, etc., are represented graphically
on the map by icons depicting the nature of the
event. Incidents on the route are automatically
displayed when they are approached.
*These features, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Travel Link and Traf fic, require an active subscription. Multiple subscriptions
may be necessar y to activate the various features.
For more information, refer to “ Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4) ”
of your Owner’s Manual, the “ Navigation (section 4)” and “General system information (section 6) ” of your
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
Text message integration requires that the cellular phone support Message Access
Profile (MAP) for both receiving and sending text messages. Some cellular phones
may not support all text messaging features. Please see www.NissanUSA.com/
bluetooth for compatibility information as well as your device’s Owner’s Manual.
*Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of “Text-to-Speech”. Some of the applications and features, such as social
networking and texting, may also be restricted. Check local regulations for any requirements before using these features.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4) ” of
your Owner’s Manual.
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ESSE NTIAL INFORMATION
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
A CHECK TIRE PRES warning message will display in the trip computer 1 and
the low tire pressure warning light 2 will illuminate when one or more tires are low in
pressure and air is needed.
• The tire pressures should be checked when
the tires are cold. The tires are considered
cold after the vehicle has been parked for 3
hours or more or driven less than
1 mi (1.6 km) at moderate speeds.

After tire pressures are adjusted, drive the vehicle at speeds
above 16 mph (25 km/h). The CHECK TIRE PRES warning
message and the low tire pressure warning light will extinguish.

When the low tire pressure warning light flashes for
approximately 1 minute and then remains on, the TPMS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle\
’s operation
and the outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the tempe\
rature of
the air inside the tire, which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate. If the warning light \
illuminates, check
the tire pressure in your tires.
• Check the tire pressures (including the spare tire) often and always prior\
to long
distance trips.

The Tire and Loading Information label contains valuable information. Please refer to
the “Technical and consumer information (section 9)” in your Owner’s Manual for the
location of the Tire and Loading Information label.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”, the “Starting and driving (section 5)”
and the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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LOOSE FUEL CAP
A LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message
will appear in the trip computer 1 when the
fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly.

To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until a single
click is heard.

The warning message will extinguish when the vehicle detects the fuel-filler cap is
properly tightened and the reset button
2 is pressed for more than 1 second.
If the cap is not properly tightened, the Malfunction Indicator Light may illuminate.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR

The fuel-filler door
1 is located on the driver’s
side of the vehicle.

To open the fuel-filler door, pull the lid open.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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CLOCK SET/ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the time and the appearance of the clock on the display:
1. Press the
button
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2. Touch the “Settings” key.
3. Touch the “System” key.
4. Touch the “Clock” key.

The following settings can be adjusted:
• Time Format: The clock can be set to
12 hours or 24 hours.
• Date Format: The date can be changed to one of five different formats.
• Clock Mode: From here, the clock mode options are:
· Manual: Allows for the option “Set Clock Manually”. Touch this to begin setting
the clock manually using the “+” or “–” to adjust the hours, minu\
tes, day and
month up or down.
· Time Zone: Touch the “Time Zone” key

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to choose from the applicable time zone
list and/or touch “Daylight savings time” to
switch between ON and OFF.
· Auto: Automatically sets the clock to the
vehicle’s current location.

Press the BACK button
3 to return to the previous screen.
For more information, refer to the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4
)” of
your Owner’s Manual.
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ESSE NTIAL INFORMATION
POWER MOONROOF (if so equipped)

To fully open or close the moonroof, push the
switch to the OPEN

1 or
CLOSE position
2 and release it. The roof will open or close
automatically. To stop the roof, push the switch
once while it is opening or closing.
TILTING THE MOONROOF

To tilt the moonroof up, push the tilt switch
2 while fully closed. To tilt the
moonroof down, push the switch to the tilt down position 1.
AUTO-REVERSE

When the auto-reverse function is activated, the moonroof will automatically open
or tilt up when the control unit detects something caught in the moonroof when the
moonroof is closing or tilting down.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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