2018 NISSAN FRONTIER maintenance schedule

For the best starting and vehicle driveabil-
ity results, do not continually switch be-
tween E-85 and unleaded regular gasoline.
If you must switch fuels, NISSAN recom-
mends the following:∙ do not switch when the fuel gauge indi- cates less than 1/4 full
∙ add more than 5 gallons of fuel
∙ operate the vehicle immediately af ter refueling for a period of at least 5 min-
utes
NOTE:
When the ambient temperature is above
90°F (32°C), you may experience hard
starting and rough idle following start
up even if the above recommendations
are followed.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it un-
suitable for use when ambient tempera-
tures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the range of
0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience
an increase in the time it takes for you en-
gine to start, and a deterioration in drivabil-
ity (sags and/or hesitations) until the en-
gine is fully warmed up. Fuel consumption
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per
gallon than gasoline, you will experience an
increase in fuel consumption. You can ex-
pect your fuel mileage to decrease by
about 30% compared to gasoline opera-
tion.
Replacement parts
Many components in your Flexible Fuel Ve-
hicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible
with ethanol. Always be sure that your ve-
hicle is serviced with correct ethanol com-
patible parts.
CAUTION
Replacing fuel system components
with non-ethanol compatible compo-
nents can damage your vehicle and
may also affect the warranty coverage.
Maintenance
If you operate your vehicle using E-85 fuel,
follow the correct maintenance log shown
in the “Maintenance and schedules” sec-
tion of this manual.
CAUTION
Do not use ethanol mixture greater
than 85% in your vehicle. It will cause
difficulty in cold starting and may affect
driveability.
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Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Using en-
gine oil and filters that are not of the speci-
fied quality, or exceeding recommended oil
and filter change intervals could reduce
engine life. Damage to the engine caused
by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have
to change the oil before the first recom-
mended change interval. Oil and filter
change intervals depend upon how you
use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions
may require more frequent oil and filter
changes:∙ repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures
∙ driving in dusty conditions
∙ extensive idling
∙ towing a trailer
∙ stop and go commuting For additional information, refer to the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and
NISSAN A/C system oil Type R (KLH00-
PAGRO) or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
will cause severe damage to the air con-
ditioning system and will require the re-
placement of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does
not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain
government regulations require the recov-
ery and recycling of any refrigerant during
automotive air conditioner system service.
A NISSAN dealer has the trained techni-
cians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system re-
frigerant.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer when servicing your air conditioner
system.
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∙ Always drive your vehicle at a moderatespeed.
∙ When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move
your hand in the direction in which you
want the trailer to go. Make small cor-
rections and back up slowly. If possible,
have someone guide you when you are
backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if you
must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shif t lever to the P (Park)
position before blocking the wheels
and applying the parking brake, trans-
mission damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer
wheels.
3. Af ter the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the
blocks absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake. 5. Shif t the transmission into P (Park).
6. Make sure the
indicator light (if so
equipped) indicates the transfer case is
in 4H, 4L, or 2H and that the ATP light is
off. If the
indicator light is flashing,
or the ATP light is ON, make sure the
transmission is in P (Park) (A/T) and
turn the 4WD switch to 2WD or 4H. For
additional information, refer to “Auto-
matic transmission park warning light”
in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion and “Using 4-wheel drive (4WD)” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
7. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shif t the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks. ∙ While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce your
speed and shif t to a lower gear. Avoid
long or repeated use of the brakes
when descending a hill, as this reduces
their effectiveness and could cause
overheating. Shif ting to a lower gear in-
stead provides “engine braking” and re-
duces the need to brake as frequently.
∙ If the engine coolant temperature rises to a high temperature, refer to “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
∙ Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal circumstances.
∙ Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first 500 miles (805 km).
∙ For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do tow, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h).
∙ Have your vehicle serviced more of ten than at intervals specified. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Mainte-
nance Schedules” in the “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual.
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Engine cooling system..........8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-11
Engine oil pressure gauge ........2-8
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-17
Engine oil viscosity ............10-11
Engine serial number ..........10-16
Engine specifications ..........10-13
Starting the engine ............5-13
Engine Block Heater .............5-45
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-8
Enterbutton...................4-4
EventDatarecorders............10-47
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........8-25
Eyeglasscase.................2-45
F
Firstaidkit....................6-2
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ....6-2
Flattire....................6-3,6-4
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Clutchfluid.................8-12
Engine coolant ...............8-5 Engine oil
...................8-7
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-17
Foglightswitch................2-33
Four-Wheel Drive ...............5-26
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . . .1-81
Front power seat adjustment ........1-5
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-25
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating..........10-6,10-8
Fuel recommendation .......10-4,10-6
Loose fuel cap warning .......2-5,3-11
Fuel efficient driving tips ...........5-24
Fuel-filler door ..................3-11
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses .......................8-22
Fusiblelinks...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver. . .2-55, 2-56, 2-57, 2-58, 2-58, 2-59
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ........2-8
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-4
Speedometer ................2-4
Tachometer .................2-6 Trip computer
................2-9
Trip odometer ................2-4
Voltmeter...................2-8
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-45
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® . .4-92
Hazardwarningflasherswitch........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-29
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-29
Headlights ...................8-27
Headrestraints.................1-10
Heatedseats..................2-34
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-17,4-29
Heater operation ..........4-20,4-30
Hill descent control switch ..........2-36
Hill descent control system .........5-41
Hill start assist system ............5-42
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-55, 2-56, 2-57, 2-58, 2-58, 2-59
Hood release ..................3-10
Horn.......................2-33
I
Ignition switch .................5-10
Immobilizer system ...........2-26,5-12
Important vehicle information label . . .10-17
In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-19
Increasing fuel economy ...........5-25
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Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)...................2-20
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-16
Instrument brightness control .......2-32
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-32
Interiorlight...................2-54
iPod®Player...............4-63,4-65
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-31
J
Jumpseat.....................1-7
Jumpstarting ..............6-12,8-15
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .....8-25,8-26
Keyless entry Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) . . .3-7
Keys NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-2
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-19
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-17
Emission control information label . .10-18 Engine serial number
..........10-16
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-17
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-18
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-16
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-16
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-89
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System................1-31
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-19
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-90, 2-20
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-15
Bulb replacement .............8-29
Charge warning light ...........2-17
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-29
Foglights..................8-28
Foglightswitch..............2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-29
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-29
Headlights .................8-27
Interiorlight.................2-54
Lightbulbs.................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-20
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-83
Security indicator light ..........2-23
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................2-20
Lights ......................8-27 Maplights..................2-55
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-6Door locks
..................3-3
Power door locks ..............3-4
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-5,3-11
Lowfuelwarninglight ........... .2-18
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-20
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ........2-48
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-20
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-25
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-13
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
M
alfunctionindicatorlight..........2-22
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Manual windows ...............2-49
Maplights................... .2-55
Map pocket ................2-40, 2-41
Meters and gauges ...............2-3
Instrument brightness control .....2-32
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . .3-16
Outsidemirrors...............3-17
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