2017 NISSAN FRONTIER Owners Manual

CHASSIS & BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
5
(8) 6 10
(16) 12 15
(24) 18 20
(32) 24 25
(40) 30 30
(48) 36 35
(56) 42 40
(64) 48 45
(72) 54 50
(80) 60 55
(88) 66 60
(96) 72
Brake lines & cables II I II I
Brake pads & rotors  II I II I
Brake fluid  RRR
Automatic transmission fluid See NOTE (1)II III I
Manual transmission gear oil See NOTE (2)II III I
Differential gear oil See NOTE (2)II III I
Transfer fluid See NOTE (2)II III I
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts  III
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (4WD models) II I II I
Propeller shaft grease (4WD models)  II I II I
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Exhaust system III
In-cabin microfilter RRRR
Intelligent Key battery RRRR
9-10Maintenance and schedules

MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108 95
(152) 114 100
(160) 120 105
(168) 126 110
(176) 132 115
(184) 138 120
(192) 144
Brake lines & cables IIIII I
Brake pads & rotors  IIIII I
Brake fluid  RR R
Automatic transmission fluid See NOTE (1)IIIII I
Manual transmission gear oil See NOTE (2)IIIII I
Differential gear oil See NOTE (2)IIIII I
Transfer fluid See NOTE (2)IIIII I
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts  II I
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (4WD models) IIIII I
Propeller shaft grease (4WD models)  IIIII I
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Exhaust system II I
In-cabin microfilter RRR R
Intelligent Key battery RRR R
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.
(1) If towing a trailer, using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 20,000 miles
(32,000 km) or 24 months. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF (or their equivalents)
may cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission. Damage
caused by the use of other fluids is not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
(2) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 20,000 miles
(32,000 km) or 24 months.
(3) For additional information on tire rotation, refer to “General maintenance” in this section.
Maintenance and schedules9-11

The maintenance intervals shown on the preced-
ing pages are for normal operating conditions. If
the vehicle is mainly operated under severe driv-
ing conditions as shown below, more frequent
maintenance must be performed on the following
items as shown in the table.SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
●Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles
(8 km) .
● Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles
(16 km) with outside temperatures remain-
ing below freezing.
● Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go
“rush hour” traffic. ●
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for
long distance, such as police, taxi or door-
to-door delivery use.
● Driving in dusty conditions.
● Driving on rough, muddy or salt spread
roads.
● Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top
carrier.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval
Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months
Brake pads & rotors InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (4WD models) InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Exhaust system InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
OPERATING CONDITIONS
9-12Maintenance and schedules

5,000 Miles (8,000 km) or 6 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:10,000 Miles (16,000 km) or
12 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or
18 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
20,000 Miles (32,000 km) or
24 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: 25,000 Miles (40,000 km) or
30 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or
36 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
35,000 Miles (56,000 km) or
42 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: 40,000 Miles (64,000 km) or
48 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or
54 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
MAINTENANCE LOG
Maintenance and schedules9-13

50,000 Miles (80,000 km) or
60 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:55,000 Miles (88,000 km) or
66 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or
72 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
65,000 Miles (104,000 km) or
78 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: 70,000 Miles (112,000 km) or
84 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or
90 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
80,000 Miles (128,000 km) or
96 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: 85,000 Miles (136,000 km) or
102 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or
108 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
9-14
Maintenance and schedules

95,000 Miles (152,000 km) or
114 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:100,000 Miles (160,000 km) or
120 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:105,000 Miles (168,000 km) or
126 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
110,000 Miles (176,000 km) or
132 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: 115,000 Miles (184,000 km) or
138 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:120,000 Miles (192,000 km) or
144 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
Maintenance and schedules9-15

10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities......10-2
Fuel recommendation (without Flexible Fuel
Vehicle option) ................................ 10-5
Flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel
recommendation (if so equipped) ................10-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations .........10-9
Air conditioner system (if so equipped)
refrigerant and oil recommendations ............10-10
Specifications ................................... 10-11
Engine ...................................... 10-11
Wheels and tires ............................. 10-12
Dimensions and weights ......................10-12
When traveling or registering in another country .....10-13
Vehicle identification ............................. 10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ........10-13
Engine serial number .......................... 10-13
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-14
Emission control information label ..............10-15
Tire and loading information label ...............10-15
Air conditioner specification label
(if so equipped) .............................. 10-16Installing front license plate
.......................10-16
Installing front license plate with grommets ......10-16
Installing front license plate without
grommets ................................... 10-16
Vehicle loading information .......................10-17
Terms ....................................... 10-17
Vehicle load capacity ......................... 10-17
Securing the load ............................. 10-19
Utili-track™ channel system (if so equipped) .....10-20
Loading tips ................................. 10-25
Truck-camper loading information .................10-25
Crew cab models ............................. 10-25
King Cab models ............................. 10-25
Special Body vehicles ......................... 10-25
Location for center of gravity ...................10-26
Vehicle load weight capacity ...................10-26
Measurement of weights ......................10-26
T owing

a trailer .................................. 10-27
Maximum load limits .......................... 10-27
Towing load/specification ......................10-31

Towing safety................................ 10-32
Flat towing for 4–Wheel drive vehicle
(if so equipped) .............................. 10-38
Flat towing for rear wheel drive vehicle
(if so equipped) .............................. 10-38
Uniform tire quality grading .......................10-39Emission control system warranty
.................10-40
Reporting safety defects ......................... 10-40
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ....10-41
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ......................10-42
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . .10-43