2018 NISSAN FRONTIER automatic transmission fluid

Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the
instructions in the “Do-it-yourself ” section. • Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
in NISSAN automatic transmissions. If Genuine NISSAN
Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
may also be used. Do not mix with other fluids. Using flu-
ids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
or Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may damage the auto-
matic transmission. Damage caused by the use of other
automatic transmission fluids is not covered under the
NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Transfer fluid 2.0 L 2-1/8 qt 1-3/4 qt• Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recommended
• Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF may
cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability,
and may damage the transfer. Damage caused by the
use of other fluids is not covered by the NISSAN New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
Front final drive oil 0.85 L 1-3/4 pt 1-1/2 pt• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5
80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil
Rear final drive oil (except for 6 speed M/T or E-Lock ve-
hicles) 1.6 L 3-3/8 pt 2-7/8 pt• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5
synthetic 75W-90 or equivalent
Rear final drive oil (for 6 speed M/T or E-Lock vehicles) 2.0 L 4-1/4 pt 3-1/2 pt • Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil synthetic 75W-140 or API
GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-140
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) ——— • Genuine NISSAN PSF-II or equivalent.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 or
equivalent DOT 3
*2: Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Technical and consumer information10-3

11 Index
4WD.......................5-26
4WDwarninglight ..............2-15
4-Wheel Drive.................5-26
5-Speed automatic transmission
fluid(ATF)....................8-11
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system .....................5-37
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-74
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)............... .1-81
Air bag warning labels ............1-89
Airbagwarninglight .........1-90, 2-20
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-90, 2-20
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation .....4-21,4-29
Air conditioner service ..........4-31
Air conditioner specification label . .10-19
Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations .......10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ...........10-12
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-17,4-29
Servicing air conditioner ........4-31
Air flow charts .................4-22 Alarm system
(See vehicle security system)
.......2-25
Anchor point locations ...........1-34
Antenna ....................4-73
Antifreeze ...................5-43
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-15
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-36
Apps .......................4-73
Audible reminders ..............2-24
Audiosystem.................4-31 AMradioreception............4-32
Bluetooth® audio .........4-69,4-70
Compact disc (CD)
player.............4-44,4-50,4-57
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-40
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ................4-46,4-52
FMradioreception............4-32
iPod®Player.............4-63,4-65
iPod® player operation ......4-63,4-65
Radio ....................4-31
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-72
Autolightswitch ...............2-30
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-51
Automatic transmission position
indicatorlight...............2-21
Driving with automatic
transmission ................5-14
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-16
Automatic door locks .............3-6 AUXjack....................4-58
B
Back button ...................4-7
Battery..................5-43,8-14 Charge warning light ...........2-17
Battery replacement ............8-25
Keyfob................8-25,8-26
Before starting the engine .........5-13
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-16
Bluetooth® audio ...........4-69,4-70
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system .....................4-92
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
without Navigation System ........4-80
Bluetooth® streaming audio with
NavigationSystem..............4-70
Booster seats .................1-68
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-36
Brakefluid.................8-12
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-29
Brakesystem...............5-35
Brakewarninglight............2-16
Brakewearindicators.......2-24, 8-21
Parking brake operation .........5-21
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-21
B

rakefluid...................8-12
Brakes......................8-21
Brakesystem.................5-35
Break-in schedule ..............5-24

Brightness/contrast button.........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-32
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-15
Bulb replacement ...............8-29
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargolightswitch...............2-34
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-20
Car phone or CB radio ............4-79
CDcareandcleaning.............4-71
CD player (See audio system) .4-44, 4-50, 4-57
Childrestraints........1-25, 1-26, 1-28, 1-31 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System..............1-31
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-28, 1-41, 1-56, 1-68
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-34
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-33
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-24
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clock set/adjustment .............4-7
Clock setting (models with Navigation
System)......................4-7
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System) ...........4-41,4-43,4-47,4-49
Clutch Clutchfluid.................8-12
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch . . .2-38 C.M.V.S.S. certification label
.........10-17
Cold weather driving .............5-43
Compact disc (CD) player . . .4-44, 4-50, 4-57
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
Settingbutton................4-7
Withnavigationsystem .......4-4,4-5
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .....4-72
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-17,4-29
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol .................5-22
Cupholders ..................2-46
Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag....................... .1-87
D
Daytime Running Light System .......2-32
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-28
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.....2-28 Dimensions and weights
..........10-15
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
Drivebelt ....................8-16
Driving Coldweatherdriving...........5-43
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 .................5-25
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system......................5-33
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
systemswitch.................2-37
Emission control information label . . . .10-18
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-45
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-10
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine

compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
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S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Childseatbelts .....1-28, 1-41, 1-56, 1-68
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-45
Seat Jumpseat.................. .1-7
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-3
Front power seat adjustment ......1-5
Seatback pockets ...............2-41
Seat belt Childsafety.................1-25
Infants and small children ........1-26
InjuredPerson .............. .1-18
Largerchildren.............. .1-27
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-15
Pregnant women .............1-18
Seat belt extenders ............1-24
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-25
Seatbelts................1-15, 7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-24
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-18
Seat belt extenders ..............1-24
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-18, 2-20
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-34
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-3
Rearseat.................. .1-6
Security indicator light ............2-23
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-26,5-12 Security systems
Vehicle security system .........2-25
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-21
Service manual order form ........10-48
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-31
Settingbutton..................4-7
Shif ting Automatic transmission .........5-15
Manual transmission ...........5-19
Shiftlockrelease................5-17
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-24
Side air bag system (See supplemental side
air bag, curtain and rollover air
bag systems) ..................1-87
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-74
Smartphone connectivity ..........4-73
Sonar Rear system ................5-42
Spark plug replacement ...........8-17
Spark plugs ...................8-17
Specifications .................10-13
Speedometer ..................2-4
SRS warning label ...............1-89
S

tability control ................5-38
Standard maintenance ............9-7
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-13
Jumpstarting ............6-12,8-15
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Push starting ................6-14
Starting the engine ............5-13
Starting the engine ..............5-13
Steering Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Powersteeringsystem..........5-35 Tilting steering wheel
...........3-14
Steering wheel .................3-14
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-72
Stoplight....................8-29
Storage.....................2-40
Storagetray...............2-42,2-43
Sunglasses case ................2-45
Sunglasses holder ..............2-45
Sunroof (see Moonroof ) ...........2-52
Sunvisors....................3-14
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-89
Supplemental air bag warning
light ....................1-90, 2-20
Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................... .1-81
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-89
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-74
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-74
Switch Autolightswitch..............2-30
Automatic power window switch . . .2-51
Clutch interlock (clutch start)
switch....................2-38
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ...............2-37
Foglightswitch..............2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch . . . .2-29
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-29
Hilldescentcontrolswitch........2-36
Ignition switch ...............5-10
Instrument brightness control .....2-32
Overdriveswitch..............5-18
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