2020 NISSAN FRONTIER steering

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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WARNING
• Overloading or improper loading of a
trailer and its cargo can adversely af-
fect vehicle handling, braking and
performance and may lead to
accidents.
• Do not tow a trailer when the TEMPO-
RARY FULL SIZE spare tire is installed.
CAUTION
• Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy
load for the first 500 mile (805 km).
Your engine, axle or other parts could
be damaged.
• For the first 500 miles (805 km) that
you tow a trailer, do not drive over 50
mph (80 km/h) and do not make
starts at full throttle. This helps the
engine and other parts of your ve-
hicle wear in at the heavier loads.
Your new vehicle was designed to be used
primarily to carry passengers and cargo.
Remember that towing a trailer places ad-
ditional loads on your vehicle's engine,
drive train, steering, braking and other sys-
tems.
A NISSAN Towing Guide (U.S. only) is available
on the website at www.nissanusa.com. This
guide includes information on trailer towing
capability and the special equipment re-
quired for proper towing.
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS
Maximum trailer loads
Never allow the total trailer load to exceed
the value specified in the “Towing Load/
Specification” chart found in this section.
The total trailer load equals trailer weight
plus its cargo weight.
• When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.
(1,587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used.
The maximum Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR) should not exceed the value
specified in the following “Towing Load/
Specification” chart. The GCWR equals the combined weight of
the towing vehicle (including passengers
and cargo) plus the total trailer load. Tow-
ing loads greater than these or using im-
proper towing equipment could adversely
affect vehicle handling, braking and perfor-
mance.
The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is
not only related to the maximum trailer
loads, but also the places you plan to tow.
Tow weights appropriate for level highway
driving may have to be reduced for low
traction situations (for example, on slippery
boat ramps).
LTI0161
TOWING A TRAILER
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Electric trailer brake controller
Trailers equipped with electric brakes may
require the installation of an af termarket
trailer brake controller.
A Genuine NISSAN jumper harness is avail-
able that is specifically designed to be used
when installing an af termarket brake con-
troller.
Install the af termarket electric trailer brake
controller according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Pre-towing tips
• Be certain your vehicle maintains a levelposition when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if
it has an abnormal nose-up or nose-
down condition; check for improper
tongue load, overload, worn suspension
or other possible causes of either condi-
tion.
• Always secure items in the trailer to pre- vent load shif t while driving.
• Keep the cargo load as low as possible in the trailer to keep the trailer center of
gravity low. • Load the trailer so approximately 60% of
the trailer load is in the front half and 40%
is in the back half. Also make sure the load
is balanced side to side.
• Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve- hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation,
and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you
attach a trailer to the vehicle.
• Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to all federal, state or local regulations. If
not, install any mirrors required for towing
before driving the vehicle.
• Determine the overall height of the ve- hicle and trailer so the required clearance
is known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding
of the vehicle's behavior, you should prac-
tice turning, stopping and backing up in an
area which is free from traffic. Steering sta-
bility and braking performance will be
somewhat different than under normal
driving conditions.
• Always secure items in the trailer to pre-vent load shif t while driving.
• Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched. • Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
• Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
• Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
• 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 corrections
and back up slowly. If possible, have
someone guide you when you are back-
ing 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,
transmission 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.
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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 addi-
tional information, refer to “Automatic
transmission park warning light” in the
“Instruments and controls” section and
“Using 4-wheel drive (4WD)” in the “Start-
ing 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 overheat-
ing. Shif ting to a lower gear instead pro-
vides “engine braking” and reduces the
need to brake as frequently.
• If the engine coolant temperature rises to a high temperature, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” 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 additional
information, refer to “Maintenance
Schedules” in the “Maintenance and
schedules” section of this manual. • When making a turn, your trailer wheels
will be closer to the inside of the turn than
your vehicle wheels. To compensate for
this, make a larger than normal turning
radius during the turn.
• Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,
possibly causing vehicle sway. When be-
ing passed by larger vehicles, be pre-
pared for possible changes in crosswinds
that could affect vehicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to
sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions
allow. This combination will help stabilize
the vehicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the
road in a safe area.
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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

Parking brake operation.........5-19Self-adjusting brakes...........8-20Brake fluid....................8-11Brake system.................5-32Brakes......................8-20Break-in schedule...............5-21Brightness control
Instrument panel.............2-33Brightness/contrast button......4-9, 4-15Bulb check/instrument panel........2-15Bulb replacement...............8-28
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-12Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................ .10-2Car phone or CB radio............4-79Cargo
(See vehicle loading information).....10-14Cargo lamp switch..............2-34CD care and cleaning.............4-70CD player (See audio system).......4-54Child restraint with top tether strap. . . .1-32Child restraints.......1-25,1-26,1-28, 1-30Precautions on child
restraints.........1-39, 1-42, 1-54, 1-65Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-33Child safety rear door lock..........3-7Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Clock set/adjustment..........4-7,4-13
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System).....4-13Cold weather driving.............5-40Compact disc (CD) player..........4-54Compass....................2-11Compass and outside temperature
display......................2-10Compass display...............2-10Connect phone................4-72Console box..................2-45Control panel buttons.........4-5, 4-10Back button.................4-13Brightness/contrast button. . . .4-9, 4-15Enter button..............4-5, 4-10Setting button...............4-13With navigation system.......4-10,4-11Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel).....4-71Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-34Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual)...................4-22CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Checking engine coolant level......8-5Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-7Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control.................5-19Cup holders................. .2-46Curtain side-impact and rollover
air bag..................... .1-82
D
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system. .2-32Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch
..............2-29Rear window defroster switch.....2-29Dimensions and weights..........10-10Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-33Display controls (see control panel
buttons)................. .4-5, 4-10Door locks................... .3-4Door open warning light...........2-17Drive belt....................8-15Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-40Driving with automatic
transmission................5-14Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2Driving the vehicle...............5-14
E
Economy - fuel.................5-23Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system.....................5-29Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch................ .2-37Emergency engine shutoff.......5-12,6-3Emission control information label. . . .10-12Emission control system warranty. . . .10-38
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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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