Nissan Frontier 2020 OWNER’S MANUAL

2020 FRONTIER

OWNER’S MANUAL

and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so thatyou may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance and schedules” section of this manual explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, and clarify your rights under your state's lemon law.

When you require any service or have any questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them.

In addition to factor y-installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories installedprior todelivery. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and instructions con-

cerning proper use of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle and/or accessory. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped.

Before driving your vehicle, please read this Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS!

Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers!

• NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

ALWAYS observe posted speed limits

•

and neverdrive too fast for conditions.

• ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.

• ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children shouldbe seated in the rear seat.

• ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

• ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

For descriptions specified for 4-wheel drive models, a ginning of the applicable sections/items.

As with other vehicles with features for off-road use, failure to operate 4-wheel drive models correctly may result in loss of control or a collision. For additional information, refer to “Driving safety precautions” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING This vehicle will handle and maneuver

differently from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher center of gravity for off-road use. As with other vehicles with features of this type, failure to operatethis vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.

For additionalinformation, refer to “Onpavement and off-road driving precautions”, “Avoiding collision and roll- over” and “Driving safety precautions” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.

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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified.

Modification could affect its performance, safety, emissions or durability and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.

WARNING

Installing an aftermarket On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses the port during normal driving, for example remote insurance company monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or engine reprogramming, may cause interference or damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of any aftermarket OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically approved by NISSAN. The vehicle warranty may not cover damage caused by any aftermarket plug-in device.

This manual includes information for all features and equipment available on this model. Features and equipment in your vehicle may vary depending on model, trim level, options selected, order, date of production, region or availability. Therefore, you mayfind information about features or equipment that are not included or installed on your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications, performance, design or component suppliers without notice and without obligation. From time to time, NISSAN may update or revise this manual to provide Owners with the most accurate information currently available. Please carefully read and retain with this manual all revision updates sent to you by NISSAN to ensure you have access to accurate and up-to-date information regarding your vehicle. Current versions of vehicle Owner's Manuals and any updates can also be found in the Owner section of the NISSAN website at https://

owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/ navigation/manualsGuide. If you have

questions concerning any information in

your Owner'sManual, contactNISSAN Consumer Affairs. For contact information, refer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s Manual.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Youwill see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. For additional information, refer to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate/”.

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.

APD1005

If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.”

If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it meansthe arrowpoints tothe front of the vehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration.

BLUETOOTH® is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to Panasonic and Bosch.

SiriusXM® services require a subscription after trial period and are sold separately or as a package. The satellite service is available only in the 48 contiguous USA and DC. SiriusXM® satellite service is also available in Canada; see www.siriusxm.ca.

All rights reserved. No part of this Owner's Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan North America, Inc.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES . . .

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information:

– Your name, address, and telephone

number

– Vehicle identification number (attached

to the top of the instrument panel on the

driver's side) – Date of purchase – Current odometer reading – Your NISSAN dealer's name – Your comments or questions

You can write to NISSAN with the information at:

For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003 or via e-mail at: nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 or via e-mail at: information.centre@nissancanada.com

If you prefer, visit us at: www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)

Table of

Illustrated table of contents

contents

Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Do-it-yourself

Maintenance and schedules

Technical and consumer information

Index

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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..........0-2

Exterior front ....................................0-3

Exterior rear .....................................0-4

Passenger compartment .......................0-5

Instrument panel ................................0-6

Engine compartment check locations...........0-8

Warning and indicator lights.....................0-9

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS

1. Rear seat belts (P. 1-15)

2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-70)

3. Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-10)

4. Front seat belts with pretensioner(s) and shoulder height adjuster (P. 1-15, 1-70)

5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P. 1-70)

6. Seats (P. 1-2)

7. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P. 1-70)

8. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-70)

9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P. 1-28)

10. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-28)

Refer to the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-13)

2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-28)

3. Windshield (P. 8-18)

4. Windows (P. 2-49)

5. Door locks (P. 3-4) NISSAN Intelligent Key® (P. 3-2) Key fob (P. 3-2) Keys (P. 3-2)

6. Mirrors (P. 3-17)

7. Tire pressure (P. 8-30) Flat tire (P. 6-3) Tire chains (P. 8-30)

8. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-30) Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system (if so equipped) (P. 2-30) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26)

9. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-30)

Refer to the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Rear sliding window (if so equipped) (P. 2-49)

2. Vehicle loading (P. 10-14) Tailgate (P. 3-20) Truck box (P. 3-20) Rearview camera (P. 4-21)

3. Towing (if so equipped) (P. 10-25)

4. Rear sonar sensors (if so equipped) (P. 5-39)

5. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26)

6. Fuel-filler cap (P. 3-13) Fuel recommendation (P. 10-2)

Refer to the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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LIC3975

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Power moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-52)

2. Map lights (P. 2-54)

3. Sun visors (P. 3-16)

4. Rearview mirror (P. 3-17)

5. Glove box (P. 2-40)

6. Shift lever (P. 5-14)

7. Cup holders (P. 2-40)

8. Console box (P. 2-40)

9. Spare tire tools location (P. 6-3)

Refer to the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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LIC4475

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)

16. Shift lever (P. 5-14)

17. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-10)

18. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-23)

19. Climate controls (P. 4-22, P. 4-31)

20. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)

21. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-16)

22. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-34) Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-36) Outside mirror controls (if so equipped) (P. 3-17)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

VQ38DD engine

1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

2. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-20)

3. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-20)

4. Fuse box (P. 8-20)

5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)

6. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)

7. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)

8. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)

9. Drive belt location (P. 8-15)

10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-10)

11. Radiator cap (P. 8-4)

12. Battery (P. 8-13)

13. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-4)

*Engine cover removed for clarity.

Refer to the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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LDI3520

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name Page

4WD warning light

(

Anti-lock Braking

System (ABS) warning light

Apply parking brake

warning light

Automatic transmis-

sion check warning

model)

light

2-15

2-16

Warning

light

Name Page

Automatic transmis-

sion park warning

light (

Brake warning light 2-16

Charge warning light 2-17

Door open warning

Electric shift control

system warning light

model)

light

2-16

2-17

Warning

light

Name Page

Engine oil pressure

warning light

Low fuel warning

light

Low tire pressure

warning light

Low windshield-

washer fluid warning

light (if so equipped)

NISSAN Intelligent

Key® warning light

(if so equipped)

Seat belt warning

light and chime

2-17

2-18

2-19

2-20

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Warning

light

Name Page

Indicator

light

Name Page

Indicator

light

Name Page

Shift P (Park)

warning light

(if so equipped)

Supplemental air

bag warning light

Indicator

light

Name Page

4WD shift indica-

tor light

(

Automatic trans-

mission position

indicator light

CRUISE indicator

model)

light

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2-20

2-21

Electronic locking

rear differential

(E-Lock) system

ON indicator light

(if so equipped)

Engine start

operation

indicator light

(if so equipped)

Front passenger

air bag status light

High beam indicator light (blue)

Hill descent

control system

ON indicator light

(if so equipped)

Malfunction Indi-

cator Light (MIL)

2-21

2-22

Security indicator

light (if so

equipped)

SET indicator light 2-23

Slip indicator light 2-23

Transfer 4LO position indicator light

(

hazard indicator

Vehicle Dynamic

Control (VDC) OFF

indicator light

model)

Turn signal/

lights

2-23

2-24

MEMO

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1 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Seats............................................ 1-2

Front manual seat adjustment

(if so equipped) ................................1-3

Front power seat adjustment

(if so equipped) ...............................1-5

Rear bench seat (if so equipped) .............1-6

Jump seat (if so equipped) ....................1-7

Armrest (if so equipped) .......................1-7

Flexible seating ................................1-7

Head restraints/headrests ......................1-10

Adjustable head restraint/headrest

components .................................1-11

Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest

components .................................1-12

Remove......................................1-12

Install ........................................1-13

Adjust ........................................1-13

Front-seat active head restraints .............1-14

Seatbelts .......................................1-15

Precautions on seat belt usage...............1-15

Seat belt warning light and chime ............1-18

Pregnant women ............................1-18

Injured persons ..............................1-18

Three-point type seat belt with

retractor .....................................1-19

Seat belt extenders .........................1-24

Seat belt maintenance ......................1-24

Child safety .................................... 1-25

Infants ......................................1-26

Small children ...............................1-26

Larger children ..............................1-26

Child restraints .................................1-28

Precautions on child restraints ..............1-28

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) system ............................1-30

Rear-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH (Crew Cab models).............1-34

Rear-facing child restraint installation using LATCH — jump seat

(King Cab® models) ..........................1-36

Rear-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts (Crew Cab models) .....1-39

Rear-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts — jump seat

(King Cab® models) ..........................1-42

Forward-facing child restraint installation using LATCH

(Crew Cab models) .......................... 1-47

Forward-facing child restraint installation using LATCH — jump seat

(King Cab® models) ..........................1-50

Forward-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts — front passenger and rear bench seat

(Crew Cab models) ..........................1-54

Forward-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts — front passenger and jump seats

(King Cab® models) ..........................1-59

Booster seats ...............................1-65

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..........1-70

Precautions on SRS ......................... 1-70

Supplemental air bag warning labels ........1-85

Supplemental air bag warning light .........1-85

SEATS

WARNING

• Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. Youcould also slide under thelap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

ARS1152

• For the most effective protection

when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well backand upright in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. For additional information, refer to “Precautions on seat belt usage” in this section.

• After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

• Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls or make the vehicle move. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

• To help avoid risk of injury or death through unintended operation of the vehicle and/or its systems, do not leave children, people who require the assistance of others or pets unattended in your vehicle. Additionally, the temperature inside a closed vehicle on a warm day can quickly become high enough to cause a significant risk of injury or death to people and pets.

• Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle.

• The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat.If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

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CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damage.

FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

Your vehicle seats can be adjusted manually. For additional information about adjusting the seats, refer to the steps outlined in this section.

WRS0175 WRS0176

Forward and backward

Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. For additional information, refer to “Precautions on seat belt usage” in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift

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lever is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.

WRS0131 WRS0389

Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver's seat)

Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position.

Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver's seat)

The lumbar support feature provides adjustable lower back support to the driver. Move the lever forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar area.

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FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

Operating tips

• The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds then reactivate the switch.

• Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.

Reclining

Move the recline switch as shown until the desired angle is obtained.

LRS2897

Forward and backward

Moving the switch as shown will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.

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LRS2898 WRS0389 LRS2903

Seat lifter (driver's seat)

Move the switch as shown to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion.

Lumbar support (driver's seat)

The lumbar support feature provides adjustable lower back support to the driver. Move the lever forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar area.

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REAR BENCH SEAT (if so equipped)

The rear bench seat is non-adjustable. However, the seats can be folded up and folded tolay flat. For additional information, refer to “Flexible seating” in this section.

LRS0556 LRS2901

JUMP SEAT (if so equipped)

WARNING

• Do not use a child restraint in the driver's side jump seat. This seating position is not suitable for child restraint installation. A child restraint can be installed in the passenger's side jump seat when the seat extension is unfolded from the seat base.

• When folding the jump seat, be careful not to squeeze your finger between the seat cushion and the body side.

ARMREST (if so equipped)

To use the center armrest on the rear bench seat, pull on the tab in the center of the seat and fold it down as shown.

FLEXIBLE SEATING

WARNING

• Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper restraints are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

• Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt.

• Do not fold down therear seatswhen occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats.

– Make sure that the seat path is

clear before moving the seat.

– Be careful not to allow hands or

feet to get caught or pinched in the seat.

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• Head restraints/headrests should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been removed for any reason.

• If the head restraints/headrests are removed for any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident.

• When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

• Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.

LRS2475 LRS2476

Folding the rear bench seat up (if so equipped)

To fold the rear bench seat up:

1. Lift up on the lever, located on the side of the seat, while lifting the front of the seat cushion up.

2. Fold the bottom of the seat cushion toward the back of the vehicle until it locks in place.

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