2018 NISSAN FRONTIER power steering

1. Vents (P. 4-17)
2. Headlight/fog light(if so equipped)/turn signal switch
(P. 2-29)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio
control (P. 4-72)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-80, 4-92)
4. Driver supplemental air bag
(P. 1-74)
Horn (P. 2-33)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) Warning and indicator lights
(P. 2-14)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-22)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-28)
8. Storage (P. 2-40)
9. Audio system (P. 4-31)
10. Front passenger supplemental air
bag (P. 1-74)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-40)
12. Passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-74)
13. USB connection port (P. 4-59) AUX input (P. 4-59)
14. Power outlets (P. 2-39)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6Illustrated table of contents

QR25DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
2. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
3. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
4. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
6. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
7. Brake and clutch (if so equipped)
fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-16)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 8-11)
11. Battery (P. 8-14)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
WDI0643
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
2. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
3. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
6. Brake and clutch (if so equipped)
fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-16)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 8-11)
11. Battery (P. 8-14)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
*Engine cover removed for clarity.
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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Illustrated table of contents0-9

1. Vents (P. 4-17)
2. Headlight/fog light(if so equipped)/turn signal switch
(P. 2-29)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio
control (P. 4-72)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-80, 4-92)
4. Driver supplemental air bag
(P. 1-74)
Horn (P. 2-33)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) Warning and indicator lights
(P. 2-14)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-22)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-28)
8. Storage (P. 2-40)
9. Audio system (P. 4-31)
10. Front passenger supplemental air
bag (P. 1-74)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-40)
12. Passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-74)
13. USB connection port (P. 4-59) AUX input (P. 4-59)
14. Power outlets (P. 2-39)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys (if so equipped) ..........................3-2
Doors ...........................................3-3
Locking with key ..............................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob .................3-4
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped) ...............................3-4
Rear doors (King Cab® models) ...............3-5
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) ........3-6
Child safety rear door lock
(if so equipped) ...............................3-6
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped) . . . 3-6 How to use remote keyless entry
system ....................................... 3-7
Hood ........................................... 3-10Fuel-filler door
................................... 3-11
Fuel-filler cap ................................. 3-11
Steering wheel ................................. 3-14
Tilt operation (if so equipped) ................3-14
Sun visors ...................................... 3-14
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...............3-15
Mirrors ......................................... 3-15
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-15
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-16
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-17
Truck box ....................................... 3-18
Tailgate...................................... 3-18
Bed extender (if so equipped) ................3-22
Tie down hooks (if so equipped) .............3-23

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving..........5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..............5-2
Three-way catalyst ...........................5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)........................................5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................................5-6
Avoiding collision and rollover ................5-6
Off-roadrecovery ............................5-7
Rapid air pressure loss .......................5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...........5-8
Driving safety precautions ....................5-8
Ignition switch .................................. 5-10
Automatic transmission
(if so equipped) ............................... 5-11
Manual transmission (M/T)
(if so equipped) .............................. 5-12
Key positions ................................ 5-12
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
(if so equipped) .............................. 5-12
Before starting the engine ......................5-13
Starting the engine ............................. 5-13
Driving the vehicle .............................. 5-14Automatic transmission (A/T)
(if so equipped)
.............................. 5-14
Manual transmission (if so equipped) ........5-18
Parking brake .................................. 5-21
Cruise control .................................. 5-22
Precautions on cruise control ................5-22
Cruise control operations ....................5-22
Break-in schedule .............................. 5-24
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................5-24
Increasing fuel economy .......................5-25
Using 4–wheel drive (4WD)
(if so equipped) ................................. 5-26
Transfer case shif ting procedures ...........5-26
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system (if so equipped) ......................... 5-33
Parking/parking on hills ........................5-34
Power steering ................................. 5-35
Brake system ................................... 5-35
Brake precautions ........................... 5-35
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..............5-36
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) system .........5-37
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .........5-38
Brake force distribution ......................5-40

∙ HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURBA:
Turn the wheels into the curb and
move the vehicle forward until the curb
side wheel gently touches the curb.
∙ HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB
B:
Turn the wheels away from the curb
and move the vehicle back until the
curb side wheel gently touches the
curb.
∙ HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO CURB
C:
Turn the wheels toward the side of the
road so the vehicle will move away
from the center of the road if it moves.
4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position and remove the key. The power assisted steering uses a hy-
draulic pump, driven by the engine, to as-
sist steering.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks,
you will still have control of the vehicle.
However, much greater steering effort is
needed, especially in sharp turns and at
low speeds.
WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
The brake system has two separate hy-
draulic circuits. If one circuit malfunctions,
you will still have braking at two wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using
engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you
can stop the vehicle by depressing the
brake pedal. However, greater foot pres-
sure on the brake pedal will be required to
stop the vehicle and stopping distance will
be longer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal
while driving. This will overheat the brakes,
wear out the brake pads faster, and reduce
gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent
the brakes from overheating, reduce speed
and downshif t to a lower gear before going
down a slope or long grade. Overheated
brakes may reduce braking performance
and could result in loss of vehicle control.
POWER STEERING
BRAKE SYSTEM
Starting and driving5-35

WARNING
∙ While driving on a slippery surface, becareful when braking, accelerating or
downshif ting. Abrupt braking or ac-
celerating could cause the wheels to
skid and result in an accident.
∙ If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power as-
sist for the brakes will not work. Brak-
ing will be harder.
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven
through water, the brakes may get wet. As
a result, your braking distance will be lon-
ger and the vehicle may pull to one side
during braking.
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
speed while lightly pressing the brake
pedal to heat up the brakes. Do this until
the brakes return to normal. Avoid driving
the vehicle at high speeds until the brakes
function correctly.
Parking brake break-in
Break in the parking brake shoes whenever
the stopping effect of the parking brake is
weakened or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums/rotors are replaced,
in order to assure the best braking perfor-
mance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle
service manual. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
WARNING
∙ The ABS is a sophisticated device, but
it cannot prevent accidents resulting
from careless or dangerous driving
techniques. It can help maintain ve-
hicle control during braking on slip-
pery surfaces. Remember that stop-
ping distances on slippery surfaces
will be longer than on normal sur-
faces even with ABS. Stopping dis-
tances may also be longer on rough,
gravel or snow covered roads, or if you
are using tire chains. Always maintain
a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you. Ultimately, the driver is
responsible for safety.
∙ Tire type and condition may also af- fect braking effectiveness. – When replacing tires, install the
specified size of tires on all four
wheels.
– When installing a spare tire, make sure that it is the proper size and
type as specified on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Tire
and Loading Information label” in
the “Technical and consumer infor-
mation” section of this manual.
– For additional information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
The ABS controls the brakes so the wheels
do not lock during hard braking or when
braking on slippery surfaces. The system
detects the rotation speed at each wheel
and varies the brake fluid pressure to pre-
vent each wheel from locking and sliding.
By preventing each wheel from locking, the
system helps the driver maintain steering
control and helps to minimize swerving
and spinning on slippery surfaces.
5-36Starting and driving