2020 NISSAN FRONTIER power steering

Power steering fluid level* and lines:
Check the level when the fluid is cold, with
the engine off. Check the lines for proper
attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses:Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects,
leaves, etc., that may have accumulated.
Make sure the hoses have no cracks, defor-
mation, rot or loose connections.
Underbody: The underbody is frequently
exposed to corrosive substances such as
those used on icy roads or to control dust. It
is very important to remove these sub-
stances, otherwise rust may form on the
floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around the
exhaust system. At the end of winter, the
underbody should be thoroughly flushed
with plain water, being careful to clean
those areas where mud and dirt may accu-
mulate. For additional information, refer to
the “Appearance and care” section of this
manual.
Windshield-washer fluid*: Check that
there is adequate fluid in the reservoir. The following descriptions are provided to
give you a better understanding of the
scheduled maintenance items that should
be regularly checked or replaced. The
maintenance schedule indicates at which
mileage/time intervals each item requires
service.
In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your vehicle requires that some items be
checked during normal day-to-day opera-
tion. For additional information, refer to
“General maintenance” in this section.
Items marked with
“*”are recommended
by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation.
You are not required to perform mainte-
nance on these items in order to maintain
the warranties which come with your
NISSAN. Other maintenance items and in-
tervals are required.
When applicable, additional information
can be found in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.NOTE:
NISSAN does not advocate the use of
non-OEM approved af termarket flush-
ing systems and strongly advises
against performing these services on a
NISSAN product. Many of the af termar-
ket flushing systems use non-OEM ap-
proved chemicals or solvents, the use of
which has not been validated by NISSAN.
For recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids,
grease, and refrigerant, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capaci-
ties” in the “Technical and consumer in-
formation” section of this manual.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE:
Drive belts*: Check engine drive belts for
wear, fraying or cracking and for proper
tension. Replace any damaged drive belts.
Engine air filter: Replace at specified inter-
vals. When driving for prolonged periods in
dusty conditions, check/replace the filter
more frequently.
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Maintenance and schedules9-5

Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
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 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 fluid — — — • Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 or equivalent
DOT 3.
*2: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease — — — • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — • HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner specification
label” in this section.
Air conditioning system oil — — — • Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG (DH-PR) or equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner specification
label” in this section.
Windshield-washer fluid 4.5 L 1-1/4 gal 1 gal • Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze or equivalent
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11 Index
4WD warning light..............2-15
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system.....................5-34Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-70Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)
..............1-77Air bag warning labels............1-85Air bag warning light.........1-85, 2-20Air bag warning light,
supplemental.............1-85, 2-20Air cleaner housing filter..........8-17Air conditionerAir conditioner operation. . . .4-26, 4-34Air conditioner service..........4-36Air conditioner specification label. .10-13Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations.......10-8Heater and air conditioner
controls.................. .4-34Servicing air conditioner........4-36Air flow charts.................4-27Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).......2-25
Anchor point locations...........1-33Antenna....................4-72Anti-lock brake warning light.......2-15Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-33Antifreeze...................5-40Apps......................4-72Audio system.................4-36AM radio reception............4-37AM/FM radio................4-46Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation. . .4-47Bluetooth® audio.............4-66Bluetooth® streaming audio......4-69Compact disc (CD) player........4-54FM radio reception............4-36FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player................4-44, 4-49iPod® Player............4-60, 4-63iPod® player operation......4-60, 4-63Radio................... .4-36Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-71USB Connections.............4-56Autolight switch................2-31Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-51Automatic transmission position
indicator light...............2-21Driving with automatic
transmission................5-14Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-18Automatic door locks.............3-7
AUX jack................... .4-55
B
Back button..................4-13Battery.................5-40, 8-13Charge warning light...........2-17Battery replacement............8-24Key fob...................8-24NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-24Before starting the engine.........5-13Belt (See drive belt)..............8-15Bluetooth® audio...........4-66, 4-69Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system.................... .4-96Bluetooth® connections........4-93Connecting procedure......4-84, 4-99Phone indicators.............4-83Text messaging.........4-89, 4-100Voice commands............4-85Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
without Navigation System........4-79Booster seats.................1-65Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-33Brake fluid..................8-11Brake light (See stop light).......8-28Brake system...............5-32Brake warning light............2-16Brake wear indicators......2-24,8-20

EngineBefore starting the engine........5-13Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-5Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-7Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-17Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number...........10-11Engine specifications...........10-9Engine Block Heater.............5-41Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-7Enter button...............4-5, 4-10Event Data recorders............10-40Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-2Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........8-23Eyeglass case.................2-45
F
First aid kit....................6-2
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch). . . .6-2Flat tire.................. .6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-11Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Power steering fluid............8-10Windshield-washer fluid.........8-12Fog light switch................2-33Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system). . .1-77Front power seat adjustment........1-5Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket..............2-40Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy................5-23Fuel gauge................. .2-8Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Fuel-filler cap................3-13Fuel-filler lid.................3-13Loose fuel cap warning..........2-6Fuel efficient driving tips...........5-21Fuel gauge................... .2-8Fuel-filler door.................3-13Fuses......................8-20Fusible links..................8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver............2-56, 2-58, 2-59Gas cap.....................3-13Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-7Fuel gauge................. .2-8Odometer.................. .2-5Speedometer................2-5Tachometer..................2-7Trip computer................2-9Trip odometer................2-5General maintenance.............9-2Glove box................... .2-44
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®. .4-96Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-10Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-30Headlight control switch...........2-30Headlights...................8-26Heated seat switches............2-35Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-34Heater operation..........4-25, 4-35Hill descent control switch.........2-36Hill descent control system.........5-37Hill start assist system............5-38HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver............2-56, 2-58, 2-59
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M
MaintenanceGeneral maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance..........1-24Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-10Malfunction indicator light..........2-22Manual front seat adjustment........1-3Manual windows...............2-49Map lights.................. .2-55Map pocket..................2-40Meters and gauges..............2-4Instrument brightness control.....2-33Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-18Outside mirrors...............3-19Rearview...................3-17Vanity mirror.................3-17Mirrors......................3-17Mobile apps...................4-72Moonroof................ .2-52, 7-5
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-8NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-12NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System..................2-27,5-13NISSAN voice recognition system. . . .4-106NissanConnect®................4-72
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-6Odometer................... .2-5Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil viscosity.............10-7One shot call..................4-99Outside mirrors................3-19Overhead sunglasses holder........2-45Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-13Owner's manual order form........10-41Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-41
P
Parking
Parking brake operation.........5-19Parking/parking on hills..........5-31Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system. .4-96PowerFront seat adjustment...........1-5Power door locks...........3-5, 3-6Power outlet................2-39Power steering fluid............8-10Power steering system..........5-32Power windows..............2-50Rear power windows...........2-51Power outlet................. .2-39Power steering................5-32Power steering fluid..............8-10Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................. .5-6Precautions on booster
seats...........1-39, 1-42, 1-54, 1-65Precautions on child
restraints.........1-39, 1-42, 1-54, 1-65Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-15Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-70Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2Programmable features...........4-13Push starting..................6-13
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R
RadioCar phone or CB radio..........4-79FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player................ .4-44, 4-49Steering wheel audio control switch. .4-71Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test...................... .10-40Rear power windows.............2-51Rear seat.....................1-6Rear sliding window.............2-52Rear Sonar System (RSS)..........5-39Rear sonar system OFF switch.......2-38Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch................2-29Rear window defroster switch.......2-29Rearview mirror................3-17RearView Monitor...............4-16Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-40Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-11Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-39Roof rack....................2-48
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Child seat belts. .1-28, 1-39, 1-42, 1-54, 1-65
Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-39SeatJump seat...................1-7Seat adjustmentFront manual seat adjustment......1-3Front power seat adjustment.......1-5Seat beltChild safety.................1-25Infants and small children........1-26Injured person................1-18Larger children...............1-26Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-15Pregnant women..............1-18Seat belt extenders............1-24Seat belt maintenance..........1-24Seat belts................1-15,7-6Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-24Three-point type with retractor.....1-19Seat belt extenders..............1-24Seat belt warning light.........1-18,2-20Seatback pockets...............2-41SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Front seats..................1-2Manual front seat adjustment......1-3Rear seat.................. .1-6Security indicator light............2-23Security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start
...............2-27,5-13Security systems
Vehicle security system.........2-25Self-adjusting brakes.............8-20Service manual order form.........10-41
Servicing air conditioner...........4-36Setting button.................4-13Shif tingAutomatic transmission.........5-15Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-24Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
systems)
................... .1-82Siri® Eyes-Free..............4-73,4-76Smartphone connectivity..........4-72Sonar
Rear system................5-39Spark plug replacement...........8-16Spark plugs...................8-16Specifications................ .10-9Speedometer................. .2-5Speedometer and odometer........2-4SRS warning label...............1-85Stability control................5-35Standard maintenance.........9-7,9-8Starting
Before starting the engine........5-13Jump starting.............6-11,8-14Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2Push starting................6-13Starting the engine
(gasoline engine only)............5-13SteeringPower steering fluid............8-10Power steering system..........5-32Tilting steering wheel...........3-16Steering wheel.................3-16Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-71
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Stop light....................8-28Storage.....................2-40Storage tray..................2-44Sun visors....................3-16Sunglasses case...............2-45Sunglasses holder..............2-45Sunroof..................2-52, 7-5Supplemental air bag warning
labels...................... .1-85Supplemental air bag warning
light....................1-85, 2-20Supplemental front impact air bag
system......................1-77Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-85Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-70Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-70SwitchAutolight switch..............2-31Automatic power window switch. . . .2-51Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch...............2-37Fog light switch..............2-33Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-30Headlight control switch.........2-30Hill descent control switch........2-36Instrument brightness control.....2-33Power door lock switch........3-5, 3-6Rear sonar system OFF switch.....2-38Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch..............2-29
Rear window defroster switch.....2-29Turn signal switch.............2-33
T
Tachometer...................2-7Tailgate.....................3-20Tailgate latch..............3-24,3-25Temperature gaugeEngine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-7Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start...............2-27,5-13Three-way catalyst...............5-3Tie down hooks................3-25Tilting steering wheel.............3-16TireFlat tire................. .6-3, 6-4Spare tire.............6-5, 6-6, 8-41Tire and Loading Information
label.................... .10-13Tire chains..................8-37Tire pressure................8-30Tire rotation.................8-38Tires of 4-wheel drive...........8-40Types of tires................8-36Uniform tire quality grading......10-37Wheel/tire size...............10-10Wheels and tires..........8-30, 10-10Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)...................... .5-3Top tether strap child restraint.......1-32
Towing
2-wheel drive models...........6-16Flat towing.............10-36, 10-37Tow truck towing..............6-14Towing load/specification.......10-28Trailer towing...............10-25Towing a trailer................10-25TransceiverHomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
..........2-56, 2-58, 2-59TransmissionDriving with automatic
transmission
................5-14Travel (See registering a vehicle in
another country)...............10-11Trip computer................. .2-9Trip odometer..................2-5Troubleshooting guide
(NISSAN voice recognition system). . . .4-110Truck - camper loading...........10-23Truck box....................3-20Turn signal switch...............2-33
U
Under seat storage bin...........2-42Uniform tire quality grading........10-37USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port
(models with Navigation System).....4-58USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port
(models without Navigation System). . .4-55USB interface
Audio file operation............4-59
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