2023 NISSAN FRONTIER differential

16. Storage (P. 2-67)
17. Heated seats (if so equipped) (P. 2-51)
18. USB connection port (P. 4-2)AUX input (if so equipped) (P. 4-2)
19. Shif t lever (P. 5-20)
20. Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
Parking Aids system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-56)
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. 1-87)
24. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-23)
25. Parking brake (P. 5-24)
26. Hood release (P. 3-20)
27. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-50) Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-55)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-54)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-56)
Tow mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-57)
Warning systems switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-53)
Illustrated table of contents0-7

Warning/Indicator
light (red) Name Page
Automatic Trans-
mission Park
warning light
(
model)2-13
or
Brake warning
light
2-13
Charge warning
light2-14
Electric shif t con-
trol system
warning light2-14
Engine oil pres-
sure warning light
2-15
Warning/
Indicator
light (red) Name Page
Master warning
light
2-15
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-15
Security indicator
light2-15
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-15
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
2-16
Automatic Emer-
gency Braking
(AEB) with Pedes-
trian Detection
system warning
light2-16
Automatic Trans-
mission check
warning light
2-16
Electronic locking
rear differential
(E-Lock) system
ON indicator light
(if so equipped) 2-17
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
0-10Illustrated 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
Eco Drive Report (if so equipped) .............2-9
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................... 2-11
Checking lights .............................. 2-13
Warning/Indicator lights (red) ...............2-13
Warning/Indicator lights (yellow) ............2-16
Warning/Indicator lights (other) .............2-20
Audible reminders ........................... 2-21
Vehicle information display .....................2-22
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-22
Startup display .............................. 2-23
Trip computer ............................... 2-24
Settings ..................................... 2-26
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-33Security systems
............................... 2-39
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) .....2-39
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-41
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-42
Switch operation ............................ 2-42
Outside mirror defroster switch
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-43
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-43
Headlight control switch ....................2-43
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system
(Type A) (if so equipped) .....................2-48
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (Type B) (if so equipped) .............2-48
Instrument brightness control ..............2-49
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-49
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-49
Horn ........................................... 2-50
Cargo lamp switch ............................. 2-50
He

ated seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-51
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) . . . 2-52
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) .......2-52
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .....2-53
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) .....2-54
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch (if so equipped) .................2-55

20. Heated steering wheel switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
Parking Aids system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-56)
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. 1-87)
24. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-23)
25. Parking brake (P. 5-24)
26. Hood release (P. 3-20)
27. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-50) Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-55)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-54)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-56)
Tow mode switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-57)
Warning systems switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-53)
Instruments and controls2-3

Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
Automatic Transmission Park warning
light (
model )orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightFront fog light indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
orBrake warning lightAutomatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system warning lightHigh Beam Assist indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
Charge warning lightAutomatic Transmission check warning
lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Electric shif t control system warning lightElectronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ON indicator light (if so equipped)Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)
Engine oil pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightTOW mode ON indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
Master warning lightHill descent control system ON indicator
light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls2-11

Electronic locking rear
differential (E-Lock) system
ON indicator light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the electronic
locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
clutch is fully engaged.
The indicator light flashes when the sys-
tem is first turned on. When the system fully
engages, the light remains on. If the switch
is on and the indicator light continues to
flash, the system is not engaged.
For additional information, see “Electronic
locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
switch” (P. 2-55) and “Electronic locking rear
differential (E-Lock) system” (P. 5-115).
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
off depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For additional information, see “Front pas-
senger air bag and status light” (P. 1-80).
Hill descent control system
ON indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on briefly and
then turns off.
The light comes on when the hill descent
control system is activated.
If the hill descent control switch is on and
the indicator light blinks, the system is not
engaged.
If the indicator light does not come on
when the hill descent switch is on, the sys-
tem may not be functioning properly. Have
the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
For additional information, see “Hill descent
control switch” (P. 2-54) and “Hill descent
control system” (P. 5-123).
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS) that moni-
tors the tire pressure of all tires except the
spare.The low tire pressure warning light warns
of low tire pressure or indicates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1
second and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illumi-
nate. A “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air”
warning also appears in the vehicle in-
formation display.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust
the tire pressure of all four tires to the
recommended COLD tire pressure shown
on the Tire and Loading Information la-
bel located in the driver's door opening.
The low tire pressure warning light does
not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. Af ter the tire is in-
flated to the recommended pressure,
the vehicle must be driven at speeds
above 16 mph (25 km/h) to activate the
TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge
to check the tire pressure.
Instruments and controls2-17

The E-Lock system can help provide added
traction if the vehicle is stuck or becoming
stuck.
To activate the E-Lock system:
• The 4WD switch must be in the 4LO posi-tion (4-Wheel Drive vehicles),
• The vehicle must be stopped or moving at 4 mph (7 km/h) or less, and
• The E-Lock system switch must be turned on. When the E-Lock switch is turned on, the
indicator light will flash until the system
engages. However, if all operation condi-
tions listed above are not met or the sys-
tem becomes disengaged, the indicator
light will continue to flash.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is dis-
abled and the ABS light illuminates when
the E-Lock system is on. Also, the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system is disabled
and the VDC light illuminates when the
E-Lock system is on.
For additional information, see “Electronic
locking rear differential (E-Lock) system”
(P. 5-115) for further explanation and system
limitations.
WARNING
• Never leave the E-Lock system on
when driving on paved or hard-
surfaced roads. Turning the vehicle
may result in the rear wheels slipping
and result in an accident and per-
sonal injury. Af ter using the E-Lock
system to free the vehicle, turn the
system off. •
Use the E-Lock system only when
freeing a stuck vehicle. Try the 4LO
position before using the E-Lock sys-
tem. Never use the E-Lock system on
a slippery road surface such as snow
or ice surface. Using the E-Lock
system when driving in these road
conditions may cause unexpected
movement of the vehicle during en-
gine braking, accelerating or turning,
which may result in an accident and
serious personal injury.
CAUTION
• Af ter using the E-Lock system, turn
the switch off to prevent possible
damage to driveline components
from extended use.
• Do not drive over 12 mph (20 km/h)
when the system is engaged. Doing
so could result in possible damage to
the driveline.
•
Do not turn on the E-Lock system
while the tires are spinning. Doing so
could damage drivetrain components.
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ELECTRONIC LOCKING REAR
DIFFERENTIAL (E-Lock) SYSTEM
SWITCH (if so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-55

System malfunction........................ 5-102
System maintenance ......................5-103
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) ...............5-104
Intelligent Driver Alertness system
operation .................................. 5-105
How to enable/disable the Intelligent
Driver Alertness (I-DA) system ..............5-106
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
system limitations ......................... 5-107
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) ........................ 5-115
Parking/parking on hills .......................5-116
Power steering ................................. 5-117
Brake system ................................. 5-118
Brake precautions .......................... 5-118
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............5-118
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) system .......5-120 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
........5-121
Brake force distribution ....................5-122
Hill descent control system (if so equipped) . . . 5-123
Hill start assist system ........................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
Idling Stop System (if so equipped) ............5-129
Retrograde movement control function ....5-131
Idling Stop System display ..................5-131
Idling Stop OFF switch ......................5-133
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-134
Freeing a frozen door lock ..................5-134
Antifreeze .................................. 5-134
Battery..................................... 5-134
Draining of coolant water ..................5-134
Tire equipment ............................. 5-134
Special winter equipment ..................5-135
Driving on snow or ice ......................5-135
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ........5-135