2018 NISSAN FRONTIER tow

To fully close the moonroof, push the
switch toward UP/CLOSE
2.
To open or close the moonroof part way,
push the switch in any direction while the
moonroof is sliding to stop it in the desired
position.
Tilting the moonroof
Close the moonroof by pushing the switch
toward UP/CLOSE
2. Release the switch,
then push the UP/CLOSE switch again to
tilt the moonroof up.
To tilt the moonroof down, push the switch
toward DOWN/OPEN
1.
Auto-reverse function (when
closing or tilting down the
moonroof )
The auto-reverse function can be acti-
vated when the moonroof is closed or
tilted down by automatic operation when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition or for a period of time af ter the igni-
tion switch is placed in the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto-reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the moonroof occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the
moonroof.
When closing
If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof as it moves to the
front, the moonroof will immediately open
backward.
When tilting down
If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof as it tilts down, the
moonroof will immediately tilt up.
If the auto-reverse function malfunctions
and repeats opening or tilting up the
moonroof, keep pushing the tilt down
switch within 5 seconds af ter it happens;
the moonroof will fully close gradually.
Make sure nothing is caught in the moon-
roof.
WARNING
∙ In an accident you could be thrown from the vehicle through an open
moonroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.
∙ Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their body out
of the moonroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
∙ Remove water drops, snow, ice orsand from the moonroof before
opening.
∙ Do not place heavy objects on the moonroof or surrounding area.
If the moonroof does not close
Have your moonroof checked and re-
paired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
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When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be
opened using the inside or outside door
handles. The doors must be unlocked to
open the doors.
WARNING
∙ Always have the doors locked whiledriving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from unintention-
ally opening the doors, and will help
keep out intruders.
∙ Before opening any door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic. ∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows and/or inad-
vertent door lock activation, do not
leave children, people who require the
assistance of others and/or pets un-
attended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and/or pets.
LOCKING WITH KEY
To lock or unlock the vehicle, turn the key as
shown.
Manual (if so equipped)
To lock a door, turn the key toward the front
of the vehicle
1. To unlock, turn the key
toward the rear
2.
Driver’s side and Passenger’s side (if so equipped)
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Power (if so equipped)
The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors at the same time.
Turning the key toward the front
1of the
vehicle locks all the doors.
Turning the key 1 time toward the rear
2of
the vehicle unlocks that door. From that
position, returning the key to neutral
3
(where the key can only be removed and
inserted) and turning it toward the rear
again within 5 seconds unlocks all doors4.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the lock position
1,
then close the door.
To unlock the door without the key, move
the inside lock knob to the unlock position2.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped)
To lock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver’s or passenger’s
side) to the lock position
1. When locking
the door this way, be certain not to leave
the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push
the door lock switch (driver’s or passen-
ger’s side) to the unlock position
2.
Driver’s side
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Inside lock
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Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver’s
side) is moved to the lock position with the
key in the ignition switch and any door
opens, all doors will lock and then unlock
automatically. This helps to prevent the
keys from being accidently locked inside
the vehicle.
REAR DOORS (King Cab® models)
1. Open the driver’s or passenger’s door.2.
From the outside, pull the door handleA
toward you.
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TILT OPERATION (if so equipped)
WARNING
∙ Do not adjust the steering wheel whiledriving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident. ∙ Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for
proper steering operation and com-
fort. The driver’s air bag inflates with
great force. If you are unrestrained,
leaning forward, sitting sideways or
out of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious or
fatal injuries from the air bag if you
are up against it when it inflates. Al-
ways sit back against the seatback
and as far away as practical from the
steering wheel. Always use the seat
belts.
Pull the lock lever toward the driver and
hold it to adjust the steering wheel up or
down to the desired position.
Release the lock lever to lock the steering
wheel in place.
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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 vis-
ibility. For additional information, refer to
“Rear window or outside mirror defroster
switch (if so equipped)” 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.For additional information on proper truck
box loading, refer to “Vehicle loading infor-
mation” in the “Technical and consumer in-
formation” section 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.
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Connecting the rear camera
(if so equipped)
Before closing the tailgate reconnect the
rear camera by performing the following:1. Af ter 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
2
from 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 har-
ness
3. Keep the connector and
bracket in a safe place such as the
glove box.
4. Disconnect the tailgate plug from the tailgate wiring harness. Keep the tail-
gate 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
passenger 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 tail- gate to secure cargo.
Positioning the bed extender
To use the bed extender in the inward po-
sition 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 ex- tender 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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