2016 NISSAN FRONTIER tailgate

1. Rear sliding window (if so equipped)(P. 2-48)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-15)
3. Truck box, tailgate (P. 3-17)
4. Rearview camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-10)
5. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)
6. Fuel-filler cap (P. 3-11) Fuel recommendation (P. 9-2)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
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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 (if so equipped) ......................3-5
Automatic door locks (if so equipped). . . ..........3-5
Child safety rear door lock (if so equipped) ........3-6
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped) .........3-6
How to use remote keyless entry system ..........3-7
Hood ........................................... 3-10
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-11Fuel-filler cap
................................. 3-11
Steering wheel ................................... 3-13
Tilt operation .................................. 3-13
Sun visors ....................................... 3-14
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...................3-14
Mirrors .......................................... 3-15
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-15
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-15
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-16
Truck box ........................................ 3-17
Tailgate ....................................... 3-17
Bed Extender (if so equipped) ..................3-21
Tie down hooks (if so equipped) ................3-22

Electric control type (if so equipped)
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is placed in the
ACC or ON position.
Move the small switch
1to select the right or left
mirror. Move the large switch
2to adjust each
mirror to the desired position.
Foldable outside mirrors
Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it.
Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Rear window and
outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch”
in the “Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
TAILGATE
Opening the tailgate
Pull the tailgate handle upward and lower the
tailgate. The support cables hold the tailgate
open.
When closing the tailgate, make sure the latches
are securely locked.
Do not drive the vehicle with the tailgate
down, unless equipped with NISSAN’s Bed
Extender (accessory) or equivalent in the
extended position.
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TRUCK BOX
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For additional information on proper truck box
loading, refer to “Vehicle loading information” in
the “Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
WARNING
●Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
folded position. Use of these areas by
passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury or death in
an accident or sudden stop.
● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside a vehicle. In a colli-
sion, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously 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.
Disconnecting the rear camera (if so
equipped)
Before removing the tailgate disconnect the rear
camera by performing the following:
1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connector bracket
1located on the rear
sill.
2. Remove the connector bracket
2from the
sill by pressing the locking tab inward, in the
direction shown, while pulling the bracket
apart. 3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness
3
by pressing inward on the locking tab, in the
direction shown, while pulling the connec-
tors apart. Hold the connector firmly to pre-
vent the connector in the chassis harness
from falling into the sill.
4. Take the chassis plug and bracket from the glove box and connect them to the chassis
wiring harness to avoid contamination to the
terminals which will lead to malfunction of
the rear camera.
5. Insert the bracket back into the sill.
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6. Take the tailgate plug from the glove box andconnect it to the tailgate wiring harness to
avoid contamination which will lead to mal-
function of the rear camera.
7. Remove the tailgate. For additional informa- tion, refer to “Removing the tailgate” in this
section.
Removing the tailgate
1. Release the tailgate support cables.
CAUTION
●The tailgate is heavy. Two people
should remove or install it. Be careful
not to drop it during removal.
● After releasing the support cables, do
not let the tailgate rest on the bumper.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 15 degree angle.
3. Pull the tailgate out from the right side hinge.
4. Slide the tailgate out of the left side hinge.
Installing the tailgate
1. Insert the tailgate into the left side hinge.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 15 degree angle and insert into the right side hinge.
3. Continue to hold the tailgate at a 15 degree angle and attach the tailgate support cables.
4. Close the tailgate securely.
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Connecting the rear camera (if so
equipped)
Before closing the tailgate reconnect the rear
camera by performing the following:1. After attaching the rear tailgate to the truck, keep the tailgate open and check that the
tailgate harness is not hanging below the
tailgate.
2. Remove the connector bracket
2from the
sill by pressing the locking tab inward, in the
direction shown, while pulling the bracket
apart. 3. Disconnect the chassis plug and bracket
from the chassis wiring harness
3. Keep
the connector and bracket in a safe place
such as the glove box.
4. Disconnect the tailgate plug from the tail- gate wiring harness. Keep the tailgate plug
in a safe place such as the glove box.
5. Connect the tailgate wiring harness to the chassis wiring harness.
6. Securely fix the rear camera connector bracket
1to the rear sill.
7. Close the tailgate securely.
Locking the tailgate
To lock the tailgate, turn the key toward the pas-
senger side of the vehicle
1. To unlock, turn the
key toward the driver side
2.
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BED EXTENDER (if so equipped)
CAUTION
●Do not overload the bed extender.
Maximum load on the open tailgate is
200 lbs (890N) .
● Evenly distribute and properly secure
all cargo.
● Do not use the bed extender or tailgate
to secure cargo.
Positioning the bed extender
To use the bed extender in the inward position
perform the following:
1. Rotate the bed extender
1toward the cab
of the truck.
2. If necessary, remove tethers from the tailgate latch.
3. Tighten the knobs to secure the extender into the desired position. 4. Close the tailgate.
5. Place cargo inside the bed extender in the
truck bed.
6. Properly secure the cargo.
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To use the bed extender in the outward position
perform the following:1. Open the tailgate.
2. Rotate the bed extender
2away from the
cab of the truck until the extender sits on the
tailgate.
3. Lock the buckles
3into the tailgate latch on
both sides.
The bed extender can be adjusted in the outward
position by moving the extender along the rail. NOTE:
Use care when rotating extender, buckles
may come in contact with the truck bed
railing.
Removing and installing the bed
extender
To remove or install the bed extender perform the
following:
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Rotate the bed extender into a vertical posi- tion and lift straight up (to remove) or lower
straight down (to install) .
To store the bed extender in the front of the truck
when not in use perform the following: 1. Position the sliding brackets past the center of the wheel well.
2. Re-install the extender into the brackets (see above) .
3. Rotate the extender to the inward position.
4. Push the brackets forward until the extender comes in contact with the front wall of the
truck box.
TIE DOWN HOOKS (if so equipped)
For your convenience, tie down hooks are placed
at each corner of the truck box. These may be
used to help secure cargo loaded into the truck
box.
● The weight of the cargo load must be evenly
distributed over both the front and the rear
axles.
● All cargo should be securely fastened with
ropes or straps to prevent it from shifting or
sliding within the vehicle.
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