2018 NISSAN FRONTIER engine

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) ...............2-25
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) .....2-25
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-26Wiper and washer switch
.......................2-28
Switch 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 (DRL) system
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-32
Instrument brightness control ...............2-32
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-32
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 (RSS) OFF switch
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-39
Power outlets .................................. 2-39
Storage ........................................ 2-40

15. Electronic locking rear differential(E-Lock) system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-37)
Heated seat switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
Rear sonar switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-39)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch (P. 2-35)
16. Shif t lever (P. 5-14)
17. 4WD shif t switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-26)
18. Climate controls (P. 4-17, P. 4-26)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-10)
21. Tilt steering wheel control
(if so equipped) (P. 3-14)
22. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-34) Clutch interlock (clutch start)
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-36)
Outside mirror controls
(if so equipped) (P. 3-15) 1. Warning and indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Change/reset button
6. Voltmeter (if so equipped) 7. Odometer
Twin trip odometer
Trip computer (if so equipped)Instrument brightness control knob
8. Engine oil pressure gauge
9. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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METERS AND GAUGES
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The low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated until the tires are inflated to the
recommended COLD tire pressure. The
CHECK TIRE PRES (pressure) warning mes-
sage is displayed each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated.
For additional information, refer to “Low tire
pressure warning light” in this section, “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section, and “Wheels
and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
Do not rev the engine into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shif t to a higher gear or reduce
engine speed. Operating the engine in
the red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature. The engine coolant tempera-
ture is within the normal range
1when
the gauge needle points within the zone
shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies
with the outside air temperature and driv-
ing conditions.
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CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon
as safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the ve-
hicle may seriously damage the engine.
For additional information, refer to “If
your vehicle overheats” in the “In case
of emergency ” section of this manual
for immediate action required.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during brak-
ing, turning, acceleration, or going up or
down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) af-
ter the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
The low fuel warning light comes on when
the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge reg-
isters 0 (Empty). The
indicates that the fuel-filler
door is located on the driver’s side of the
vehicle.
CAUTION
∙ If the vehicle runs out of fuel, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
Af ter a few driving trips. the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
af ter a few driving trips, have the ve-
hicle inspected. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
∙ For additional information, refer to “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.
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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
(if so equipped)
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication
system oil pressure while the engine is run-
ning. The needle should be in the middle of
the gauge when the engine is running.
CAUTION
∙ This gauge is not designed to indicatelow engine oil level. Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Engine oil” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
∙ If the gauge needle does not movewith the proper amount of engine oil,
have the vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. Continued vehicle op-
eration in such a condition could
cause serious damage to the engine.
VOLTMETER (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the voltmeter indicates the bat-
tery voltage. When the engine is running, it
indicates the generator voltage.
While cranking the engine, the volts drop
below the normal range. If the needle is not
in the normal range (11 - 15 volts)
1while
the engine is running, it may indicate that
the charging system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Push theorbutton for about
1 second when the ignition key is in the ON
position to toggle the outside temperature
and compass direction display
1on or off.
∙ To change from °F to °C, push and hold the
button for about 5 seconds or
the
button for about 3 seconds
until the display begins to flash. Press
the button again to toggle between °C
and °F. ∙ When the outside temperature is be-
tween 140°F (60°C) and 194°F (90°C), the
display will read 140°F (60°C). When the
temperature is above 194°F (90°C), the
display will read “SC”.
∙ When the outside temperature is be- tween than -40°F (-40°C) and -60°F
(-51°C), the display will read -40°F (-40°C).
When the temperature is below -60°F
(-51°C), the display will read “OC”. ∙ The outside temperature sensor is lo-
cated in front of the radiator. The sensor
may be affected by road or engine heat,
wind direction and other driving condi-
tions. The display may differ from the
actual outside temperature or the tem-
perature displayed on various signs or
billboards.
COMPASS
Push theorbutton for about
1 second when the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position to toggle the outside
temperature and compass direction dis-
play
1on or off. The display will indicate
the direction that the vehicle is heading.
N: North
E: East
S: South
W: West
If the display reads “C”, calibrate the com-
pass by driving the vehicle in three com-
plete circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
You can also calibrate the compass by driv-
ing your vehicle on your everyday route.
The compass will be calibrated once it has
tracked three complete circles.
Type A (if so equipped)
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Type B (if so equipped)
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4WD warning light (model)Low windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)
orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeHill descent control system ON indicator
light (if so equipped)
Automatic transmission oil temperature
warning light (if so equipped)Supplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Automatic transmission park
warning light (model)4WD shif t indicator light (model)Overdrive OFF indicator light
(if so equipped)
orBrake warning lightAutomatic transmission position
indicator light (if so equipped)Security indicator light (if so equipped)
Charge warning lightCruise main switch indicator lightSlip indicator light
Door open warning lightCruise set switch indicator lightTransfer 4LO position indicator light
(model)
Engine oil pressure warning lightElectronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ON indicator light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
Low tire pressure warning light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
,or,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) come
on briefly and then go off:
or,,,,,
,,
If any light fails to come on or operate in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-
function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
WARNING LIGHTS
This vehicle has various warning lights that
may illuminate to indicate a potential prob-
lem. For additional information, refer to the
specific light in this section.
4WD warning light(
model)
The 4WD warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
It turns off soon af ter the engine is started.
If the engine or vehicle is not functioning
properly, the warning light will either re-
main illuminated or blink. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Using 4–wheel drive
(4WD)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
CAUTION
∙ If the warning light comes on or blinks during operation, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
∙ Do not drive on dry hard surface roads in the 4H or 4LO position. If the 4WD
warning light turns on when you are
driving on dry hard surface roads:
– in the 4H position, shif t the 4WD shif t switch to 2WD. – in the 4LO position for automatic
transmission models, stop the ve-
hicle and shif t the shif t lever to the
N (Neutral) position with the brake
pedal depressed and shif t the 4WD
shif t switch to 2WD.
– in the 4LO position for manual transmission models, stop the ve-
hicle and shif t the shif t lever to the
N (Neutral) position with the clutch
pedal depressed and shif t the 4WD
shif t switch to 2WD,
∙ If the warning light is still on af ter the above operation, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
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