2022 NISSAN FRONTIER power steering

20. Heated steering wheel switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
Parking Aids system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
21. 4WD shif t switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-113)
22. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-13)
23. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-85)
24. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-23)
25. Parking brake (P. 5-23)
26. Hood release (P. 3-20)
27. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-46) Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-50)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-49)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-51)
Tow mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-53)
Warning systems switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-48)
Illustrated table of contents0-7

3.8L 6 cylinder (VQ38DD engine model)
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
2. Fusible link (P. 8-21)
3. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-21)
4. Fuse and Relay box (P. 8-21)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)
6. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)
7. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
8. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
9. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
11. Radiator cap (P. 8-4)
12. Battery (P. 8-14)
13. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-4)
NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with
an engine cover.
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI3520
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges .............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........2-6
Fuel gauge ................................... 2-7
Distance To Empty (DTE) ..................... 2-7
Auxiliary gauges (if so equipped) .............2-8
Off-road and 4–Wheel Drive (4WD)
monitor (if so equipped) ......................2-9
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................................... 2-10
Checking lights ............................... 2-11
Warning/Indicator lights (red) ................2-11
Warning/Indicator lights (yellow) ............2-14
Warning/Indicator lights (other) .............2-19
Audible reminders ........................... 2-19
Vehicle information display .....................2-20
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-21
Startup display .............................. 2-21
Settings ..................................... 2-21
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-28
Security systems ............................... 2-34
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) .....2-34 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
.........2-36
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-37
Switch operation ............................ 2-37
Outside mirror defroster switch
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-38
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-38
Headlight control switch ....................2-38
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system
(Type A) (if so equipped) .....................2-43
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (Type B) (if so equipped) .............2-43
Instrument brightness control ..............2-44
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-44
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-45
Horn ........................................... 2-45
Cargo lamp switch ............................. 2-46
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-46
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) . . 2-47
W
arning systems switch (if so equipped) .......2-48
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .....2-48
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) .....2-49
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch (if so equipped) .................2-50
Power inverter switch (if so equipped) ..........2-51
Parking Aids system switch (if so equipped) ....2-52

20. Heated steering wheel switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
Parking Aids system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
21. 4WD shif t switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-113)
22. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-13)
23. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-85)
24. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-23)
25. Parking brake (P. 5-23)
26. Hood release (P. 3-20)
27. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-46) Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-50)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-49)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-51)
Tow mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-53)
Warning systems switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-48)
Instruments and controls2-3

The warning systems switch is used to turn
on and off the following systems that are
activated using the Settings menu in the
vehicle information display:
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if soequipped)
When the warning systems switch is
turned off, the indicator
O1on the switch is
off. The indicator will also be off if all of the
warning systems are deactivated using
the settings menu. The BSW system will turn on the side indi-
cator lights, located by the outside mirrors,
if the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone. If the turn signal is acti-
vated in the direction of the detected ve-
hicle, a chime sounds twice and the side
indicator light will flash.
The LDW system will sound a warning; the
steering wheel will vibrate; and the LDW
indicator (orange) will blink to alert the
driver of the vehicle is traveling close to
either the lef t or the right of a traveling lane
with detectable lane markers.
For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-32) and “Lane Depar-
ture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-27).
The vehicle should be driven with the VDC
system on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is de-
pressed to the floor. If maximum engine
power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The
indicator will come
on.
LIC2225LIC3344
WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH (if so
equipped) VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
2-48Instruments and controls

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................3-2
Doors ...........................................3-4
Locking with key .............................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ................3-6
Locking with power door lock switch .........3-6
Rear doors (King Cab® models) ...............3-6
Automatic door locks ........................ 3-7
Child safety rear door lock
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system ..................3-8
Operating range .............................3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...............3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Operation ...........3-10
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-13
Warning signals ............................. 3-15
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-16
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ...........3-18
Remote Engine Start operating range .......3-18
Remote starting the vehicle .................3-19Extending engine run time
..................3-19
Canceling a Remote Engine Start ...........3-19
Conditions the Remote Engine Start will
notwork .................................... 3-20
Hood ........................................... 3-20
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-21
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-21
Steering wheel ................................. 3-23
Tilt operation ................................ 3-23
Sun visors ...................................... 3-24
Vanity mirrors ............................... 3-24
Mirrors ......................................... 3-25
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-25
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-25
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-26
Truck box ...................................... 3-27
Tailgate ..................................... 3-27
Tie down hooks ............................. 3-31

Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
system limitations......................... 5-106
Break-in schedule ............................. 5-107
Fuel efficient driving tips .......................5-108
Increasing fuel economy ......................5-109
Using 4–wheel drive (4WD)
(if so equipped) ................................ 5-109
Transfer case shif ting procedures ..........5-110
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system (if so equipped) ........................ 5-116
Parking/parking on hills ........................5-117
Power steering ................................ 5-118
Brake system ................................. 5-118
Brake precautions .......................... 5-118
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............5-119
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) system .......5-120
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ........5-121
Brake force distribution ....................5-122Hill descent control system (if so equipped) . . . 5-123
Hill start assist system (if so equipped)
........5-124
Rear Sonar System (RSS) (if so equipped) ......5-124
System operation .......................... 5-125
How to enable/disable the RSS .............5-127
Sonar limitations ........................... 5-128
System temporarily unavailable ............5-128
System maintenance ......................5-128
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-129
Freeing a frozen door lock ..................5-129
Antifreeze .................................. 5-129
Battery..................................... 5-129
Draining of coolant water ..................5-129
Tire equipment ............................. 5-129
Special winter equipment ..................5-130
Driving on snow or ice ......................5-130
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ........5-130

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
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.
WARNING
• While driving on a slippery surface,
be careful when braking, accelerat-
ing or downshif ting. Abrupt braking
or accelerating 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
assist for the brakes will not work.
Braking 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 are replaced, in order to assure the
best braking performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle
service manual. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
POWER STEERING BRAKE SYSTEM
5-118Starting and driving