2021 NISSAN FRONTIER warning lights

1. Vents (P. 4-22)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-30)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(P. 4-71)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-79, 4-96)
4. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-70) Horn (P. 2-34)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-24)
6. Cruise control switches (P. 5-19)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-28)
8. Storage (P. 2-40)
9. Audio system (P. 4-36)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-70)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-40)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-70)
13. USB connection port (P. 4-55) AUX input (P. 4-55)
14. Power outlets (P. 2-39)
15. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-37)
Heated seat switches (if so equipped)
(P. 2-35)
Rear sonar switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-36)
LIC4475
INSTRUMENT PANEL

WarninglightName Page
model) 2-15
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)warning light 2-15
or
Apply parking brake
warning light 2-16
Automatic transmis-
sion check warning light 2-16
model)2-16
or
Brake warning light 2-16
Charge warning light 2-17
Door open warning
light 2-17
Electric shif t control
system warning light 2-17
Low fuel warning
light 2-18
Low tire pressure
warning light 2-18
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning light (if so equipped) 2-19
NISSAN Intelligent
Key® warning light (if so equipped) 2-20
Seat belt warning
light and chime 2-20
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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WarninglightName Page
Supplemental air
bag warning light 2-20
model)2-21
Automatic trans-
mission position indicator light 2-21
CRUISE indicator
light 2-21
Engine start
operation
indicator light
(if so equipped) 2-21
Front passenger
air bag status light2-22
High beam indi-
cator light (blue) 2-22
Hill descent
control system
ON indicator light (if so equipped) 2-22
Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL) 2-22
SET indicator light 2-23
Slip indicator light 2-23
Transfer 4LO posi-
tion indicator light
(
model) 2-23
Turn signal/
hazard indicator lights 2-24
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF indicator light 2-24
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges .............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .................2-4
Tachometer .................................. 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......... 2-7
Fuel gauge ...................................2-8
Distance To Empty (DTE) .....................2-8
Trip computer (if so equipped) ................2-9
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-10
Outside temperature display ................2-10
Compass .................................... 2-11
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................................... 2-14
Checking lights .............................. 2-15
Warning lights ............................... 2-15
Indicator lights .............................. 2-21
Audible reminders ........................... 2-24
Security systems (if so equipped) ...............2-25
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) .....2-25
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-27
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-28
Switch operation ............................ 2-28
Rear window or outside mirror defroster
switch (if so equipped) ......................... 2-29Headlight and turn signal switch
...............2-30
Headlight control switch ....................2-30
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-32
Instrument brightness control ..............2-33
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-33
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-33
Horn ........................................... 2-34
Cargo lamp switch ............................. 2-34
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-35
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .....2-36
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) .....2-36
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch (if so equipped) .................2-37
Rear Sonar System (RSS) OFF switch
(if so equipped) .................................
2-38
P

ower outlets .................................. 2-39
Storage ........................................ 2-40
Front-door pockets ......................... 2-40
Rear-door pockets .......................... 2-40
Seatback pocket (if so equipped) ............2-41
Under-seat storage bins
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-42
Storagetrays................................ 2-44
Glovebox ................................... 2-44

1. Vents (P. 4-22)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-30)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(P. 4-71)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-79, 4-96)
4. Driver supplemental air bag (P. 1-70) Horn (P. 2-34)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-24)
6. Cruise control switches (P. 5-19)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-28)
8. Storage (P. 2-40)
9. Audio system (P. 4-36)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-70)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-40)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-70)
13. USB connection port (P. 4-55) AUX input (P. 4-55)
14. Power outlets (P. 2-39)
15. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-37)
Heated seat switches (if so equipped)
(P. 2-35)
Rear sonar switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-36)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Warning and indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Change/reset button6. Odometer
Twin trip odometer
Trip computer (if so equipped)
Instrument brightness control knob
7. Engine coolant temperature gauge
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedom-
eter and odometer. The speedometer is
located on the right side of the meter clus-
ter. The odometer is located within the trip
computer.
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METERS AND GAUGES

4WD warning light (model)Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning lightLow windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)
orApply parking brake warning
lightNISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light
(if so equipped)Hill descent control system ON indicator
light (if so equipped)
Automatic transmission check warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Automatic transmission park warning
light (
model)
Shif t P (Park) warning light (if so equipped)Security indicator light (if so equipped)
orBrake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSET indicator light
Charge warning light4WD shif t indicator light (model)Slip indicator light
Door open warning lightAutomatic transmission position indicator
lightTransfer 4LO position indicator light
(
model)
Electric shif t control system warning lightCRUISE indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightElectronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ON indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
Low fuel warning lightEngine start operation indicator light
(if so equipped)
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
or,,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
,or,,,,,
,,,,.,
If any light fails to come on or operate in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-
function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
WARNING LIGHTS
This vehicle has various warning lights that
may illuminate to indicate a potential prob-
lem. For additional information, refer to the
specific light in this section.
4WD warning light
(
model)
The 4WD warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
It turns off soon af ter the engine is started.
If the engine or vehicle is not functioning
properly, the warning light will either re-
main illuminated or blink. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Using 4–wheel drive
(4WD)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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