2018 FRONTIER OWNER’S MANUAL and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. Owner’s Manual Supplement The information contained within this supplement revises or adds the following information in the 2018 Frontier Owner’s Manual: ∙ Checking tire pressure in the “Do-it-yourself” section. ∙ Spare tire (FULL SIZE TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire) in the “Do-it-yourself” section. ∙ Wheels and tires in the “Technical and consumer information” section. ∙ Towing a trailer in the “Technical and consumer information” section. Please read carefully and keep in the vehicle. Printing: September 2017 Publication No. SU18EA 0D40U0 3. Remove the gauge. Size Cold Tire 4. Read the tire pressure on the Inflation gauge stem and compare to the Pressure specification shown on the Front Original Tire: F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label or the 235/75R15 Tire and Loading Information la- P265/70R16 240 kPa, 35 PSI bel. P265/75R16 P265/60R18 5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too much air is added, press the Rear Original Tire: 235/75R15 core of the valve stem briefly P265/70R16 240 kPa, 35 PSI with the tip of the gauge stem to LDI0393 P265/75R16 release pressure. Recheck the P265/60R18 Checking tire pressure pressure and add or release air as needed. Spare Tire: 240 kPa, 35 PSI 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 6. Install the valve stem cap. Spare tire (FULL SIZE TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire) 2. Press the pressure gauge 7. Check the pressure of all other squarely onto the valve stem. Do tires, including the spare. When replacing a wheel without the TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS will not not press too hard or force the function. valve stem sideways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air Your vehicle may be equipped with a full escaping from the tire is heard size spare that is a different size or brand than the tires originally installed on the ve- while checking the pressure, re- hicle. This full size spare tire is intended for position the gauge to eliminate temporary use only and should be re- this leakage. placed at the first opportunity. Observe the following precautions if the – Tire Pressure Monitoring System CAUTION FULL SIZE TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire (TPMS) must be used. Otherwise, your vehicle ∙ Do not use tire chains on a TEMPO- could be damaged or involved in an acci- – Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) RARY FULL SIZE spare tire. Tire chains dent: (if so equipped) will not fit properly and may cause damage to the vehicle. ∙ Periodically check the TEMPORARY WARNING FULL SIZE spare tire inflation pressure. WHEELS AND TIRES To help reduce the risk of a crash which Always keep the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE spare tire inflated to the pressure Offset in may result in personal injury or death: Wheel Type Size specification shown on the Tire and (mm) ∙ The TEMPORARY FULL SIZE spare tire Loading Information label. should be used for emergency use Steel 0.79 (20) 15 x 6.5JJ only. It should be replaced with the ∙ With the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE spare Steel 1.18 (30) 16 x 7JJ tire installed do not drive the vehicle standard tire at the first opportunity Aluminum 1.18 (30) 16 x 7J to avoid possible tire or differential at speeds faster than 50 mph damage. (80 km/h). Aluminum 1.18 (30) 18 x 7.5J ∙ Drive carefully while the TEMPORARY ∙ When driving on roads covered with FULL SIZE spare tire is installed. Avoid snow or ice, the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE Tires Size sharp turns and abrupt braking while spare tire should be used on the front 235/75R15 driving. The vehicle driving perfor- wheels and the original tire used on mance may be affected when driving the rear wheels. Use tire chains only P265/70R16 on the drive wheels. on wet or snow covered roads. P265/75R16 ∙ When the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE ∙ Do not use the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE P265/60R18 spare tire is installed, the Vehicle Dy- spare tire on other vehicles. Spare tire Size namic Control (VDC) will normally not ∙ Do not use more than one TEMPO- be affected. RARY FULL SIZE spare tire at the same Steel Full size ∙ When the TEMPORARY FULL SIZE time. Alloy 16” Full size spare tire is installed, the following ∙ Do not tow a trailer when the TEMPO- Alloy 18” P265/70R16 systems may not work correctly: RARY FULL SIZE spare tire is installed. TOWING A TRAILER WARNING A NISSAN Towing Guide (U.S. only) is avail- able on the website at ∙ Overloading or improper loading of a www.nissanusa.com. This guide includes trailer and its cargo can adversely af- information on trailer towing capability and fect vehicle handling, braking and the special equipment required for proper performance and may lead to towing. 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 vehicle 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. FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY This manual was prepared to help you un- In addition to factory-installed options, Before driving your vehicle, please read this derstand the operation and maintenance your vehicle may also be equipped with Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many additional accessories installed prior to de- familiarity with controls and maintenance miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. livery. It is recommended that you visit a requirements assisting you in the safe op- Please read through this manual before NISSAN dealer for details concerning the eration of your vehicle. operating your vehicle. particular accessories with which your ve- hicle is equipped. It is important that you WARNING A separate Warranty Information Book- familiarize yourself with all disclosures, let explains details about the warranties warnings, cautions and instructions con- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance cerning proper use of such accessories REMINDERS! and schedules” section of this manual prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac- Follow these important driving rules to explains details about maintaining and cessory. It is recommended that you visit a servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a help ensure a safe and comfortable trip NISSAN dealer for details concerning the for you and your passengers! separate Customer Care/Lemon Law particular accessories with which your ve- Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re- hicle is equipped. ∙ NEVER drive under the influence of al- solve any concerns you may have with cohol or drugs. your vehicle, and clarify your rights un- ∙ ALWAYS observe posted speed limits der your state’s lemon law. and never drive too fast for When you require any service or have any conditions. questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to ∙ ALWAYS give your full attention to assist you with the extensive resources driving and avoid using vehicle fea- available to them. tures or taking other actions that could distract you. ∙ ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap- propriate child restraint systems. Pre- teen children should be seated in the rear seat. ∙ ALWAYS provide information about ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD WARNING the proper use of vehicle safety fea- DRIVING Installing an aftermarket On-Board Di- tures to all occupants of the vehicle. This vehicle will handle and maneuver agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses ∙ ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual differently from an ordinary passen- the port during normal driving, for ex- for important safety information. ger car because it has a higher center ample remote insurance company of gravity for off-road use. As with monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, For descriptions specified for 4-wheel drive other vehicles with features of this telematics or engine reprogramming, models, a mark is placed at the be- may cause interference or damage to type, failure to operate this vehicle ginning of the applicable sections/items. vehicle systems. We do not recommend correctly may result in loss of control or endorse the use of any aftermarket As with other vehicles with features for or an accident. OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically off-road use, failure to operate 4-wheel For additional information, refer to approved by NISSAN. The vehicle war- drive models correctly may result in loss ranty may not cover damage caused by of control or a collision. For additional “On-pavement and off-road driving any aftermarket plug-in device. information, refer to “Driving safety pre- precautions”, “Avoiding collision and cautions” in the “Starting and driving” rollover” and “Driving safety precau- section of this manual. tions” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety, emissions or du- rability and may even violate govern- mental regulations. In addition, dam- age or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all If you have questions concerning any infor- IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT features and equipment available on this mation in your Owner’s Manual, contact THIS MANUAL model.