2017 NISSAN FRONTIER checking oil

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge (if so equipped) ........2-8
Voltmeter (if so equipped) .......................2-8
Trip computer (if so equipped) ...................2-9
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-10
Outside temperature display ....................2-11
Compass ..................................... 2-11
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................ 2-14
Checking lights ............................... 2-15
Warning lights ................................ 2-15
Indicator lights ................................ 2-20
Audible reminders ............................. 2-24
Security systems (if so equipped) ..................2-24
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ..........2-24
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-26
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 2-27Switch operation
.............................. 2-28
Rear window or outside mirror defroster switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-29
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-29
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-32
Instrument brightness control ...................2-32
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-33
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-33
Horn ............................................ 2-33
Cargo lamp switch................................ 2-34
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..............2-34
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-35
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) ..........2-36
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
switch (if so equipped) ............................ 2-37
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so

equipped) .................................. 2-38
Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped) ........2-38
Power outlets .................................... 2-39
Storage ......................................... 2-40
Front-door pocket ............................. 2-40
Seatback pocket (if so equipped) . . .............2-41
Under-seat storage bins ........................ 2-42

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions...........................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ................8-3
Engine cooling system .............................8-5
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-6
Changing engine coolant ........................8-6
Engine oil .........................................8-7
Checking engine oil level ........................8-7
Changing engine oil ............................8-8
Changing engine oil filter ........................8-9
5-speed automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-10
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-11
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..............8-11
Brake fluid .................................... 8-11
Clutch (if so equipped) fluid ....................8-12
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-12
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-12
Battery .......................................... 8-13
Jump starting ................................. 8-14
Variable voltage control system .....................8-15
Drive belt ........................................ 8-15
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-16Replacing spark plugs
......................... 8-16
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-17
In-cabin microfilter (if so equipped) ..............8-18
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-19
Cleaning ..................................... 8-19
Replacing .................................... 8-19
Brakes .......................................... 8-20
Fuses ........................................... 8-21
Engine compartment ........................... 8-21
Passenger compartment .......................8-22
Battery replacement .............................. 8-24
Key fob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-25
Lights ........................................... 8-26
Headlights .................................... 8-26
Fog lights (if so equipped) ......................8-27
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-28
Wheels and

tires ................................. 8-30
Tire pressure .................................. 8-30
Tire labeling ................................... 8-34
Types of tires .................................. 8-36
Tire chains .................................... 8-37
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-37

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re- insert it all the way. 5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be between the H (High) and
L (Low) marksB. This is the normal oper-
ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
the L (Low) mark
A, remove the oil filler cap
and pour recommended oil through the
opening. Do not overfill
C.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the severity
of operating conditions.
VQ40DE
LDI2488
QR25DE
LDI0467LDI0371
ENGINE OIL
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3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter.
4. Unscrew
Athe plate covering the oil filter
exposing the filter. (For VQ40DE engine)
5. Loosen the oil filter
Bwith an oil filter
wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then
remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
6. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the sealing surface of the
engine. Failure to do so could lead to
engine damage.
7. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
8. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
9. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required.
10. Install the plate covering the oil filter. (For VQ40DE engine)
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine
oil if necessary. When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
CAUTION
●
Use Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF (or
equivalent) . If Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN
Matic J ATF (or equivalent) may also be
used.
● 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 trans-
mission. Damage caused by use of
other fluids is not covered by the
NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
The specified automatic transmission fluid is also
described on caution labels located in the engine
compartment.
QR25DE
LDI2865
5-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) (if so
equipped)
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C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargolightswitch................2-34
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .10-17
Car phone or CB radio .............4-78
CD care and cleaning ..............4-71
CD player (See audio system) . .4-47, 4-52, 4-59
Child restraints .......1-24,1-25,1-26,1-29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-29
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-27,1-39,1-54,1-65
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-32
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-31
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-24
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock
(models without navigation system). .4-46, 4-51
Clockset .................4-46,4-51
Clock set/adjustment ...............4-7
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-7
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System) ...........4-45,4-46,4-49,4-51
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-12
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch ......2-38
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-14
Cold weather driving ...............5-42
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-47,4-52,4-59
Compass display .................2-11
Connect phone .................4-74 Console box
...................2-45
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Back button ..................4-7
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
With navigation system .........4-4,4-5
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-72
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-22,4-34
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ........8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-21
Cupholders...................2-46
Curtainside-impactandrolloverairbag....1-83
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-32
Defogger Switch .................4-70
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-28
Rear window defroster switch .......2-28
Dimensionsandweights............10-12
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-32
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-3
Door open warning light .............2-17 Doors
........................3-3
Drive belt .....................8-15
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-42
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-14
Driving with manual transmission ......5-18
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-14
E
Economy-fuel..................5-24
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ......................5-31
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ..................2-37
Emission control information label ......10-15
Emission control system warranty .......10-40
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-12
Blockheater.................5-43
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-6
Changingengineoil..............8-8
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-6
Checking engine oil level ...........8-7
Engine compartment check locations ....8-3
Engine coolant

temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-5
Engineoil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-9
Engineoilpressuregauge..........2-8
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-17
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N
NissanConnect
SM................4-74
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . .2-26, 5-12
NISSAN voice recognition system .......4-99
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating).....10-7
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine oil ..............8-8
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-9
Checking engine oil level ...........8-7
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-9
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-9
Oneshotcall...............4-81,4-92
Outside mirrors .................3-16
Overdrive switch .................5-17
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-14
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-43
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-43
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-20
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-33
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system .....4-89Power
Front seat adjustment .............1-5
Power door locks ...............3-4
Power outlet .................2-39
Power steering fluid .............8-11
Power steering system ...........5-34
Power windows ...............2-49
Rear power windows ............2-51
Power outlet ...................2-39
Power steering ..................5-34
Power steering fluid ...............8-11
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-6
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-27,1-39,1-54,1-65
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-27,1-39,1-54,1-65
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-71
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Programmablefeatures..............4-7
Push starting ...................6-14
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-78
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-44
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-48,4-54
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-72Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test
.......................10-41
Rear power windows ..............2-51
Rearseat......................1-6
Rear sliding window ...............2-52
Rear sonar system ................5-41
Rear sonar system off switch ..........2-38
Rearview mirror .................3-15
RearView Monitor ................4-10
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-28
Rear window defroster switch .........
2
-28
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-42
Refrigerant recommendation .........10-10
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-13
Remote keyless entry system ........3-6,3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......10-40
Roof rack .....................2-48
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Child seat belts .....1-27,1-39,1-54,1-65
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-40
Seat Jumpseat ...................1-7
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Front power seat adjustment .........1-5
Seatbackpockets................2-41
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-24
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