Nissan Frontier (2023 year). Manual in english — page 19

When canceling the manual shift mode

Return the shift lever to the D (Drive) posi-
tion to return the transmission to the nor-
mal driving mode.

Accelerator downshift
— in D (Drive) position —

For passing or hill climbing, depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts
the transmission down into a lower gear,
depending on the vehicle speed.

High fluid temperature protection
mode

This transmission has a high fluid tem-
perature protection mode. If the fluid tem-
perature becomes too high (for example,
when climbing steep grades in high tem-
peratures with heavy loads, such as when
towing a trailer), engine power and, under
some conditions, vehicle speed will be de-
creased

automatically

to

reduce

the

chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelera-
tor pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed
may be limited.

Fail-safe

If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel
spinning and subsequent hard braking,
the fail-safe system may be activated.
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
may come on to indicate the fail-safe
mode is activated. For additional infor-
mation, see “Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” (P. 2-19). This will occur even if all
electrical circuits are functioning prop-
erly. In this case, place the ignition switch
in the OFF position and wait for 10 sec-
onds. Then push the switch back to the
ON position. The vehicle should return to
its normal operating condition. If it does
not return to its normal operating condi-
tion, have the transmission checked and
repaired, if necessary. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

WARNING

When the high fluid temperature pro-
tection mode or fail-safe operation oc-
curs, vehicle speed may be gradually
reduced. The reduced speed may be
lower than other traffic, which could in-
crease the chance of a collision. Be es-
pecially careful when driving. If neces-
sary, pull to the side of the road at a safe
place and allow the transmission to re-
turn to normal operation, or have it re-
paired if necessary.

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WARNING

•

Be sure the parking brake is fully re-
leased before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to
an accident.

•

Do not release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle.

•

Do not use the shift lever in place of
the parking brake. When parking,
be sure the parking brake is fully
engaged.

•

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 unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.

To engage:

Firmly depress the parking

brake.

To release:

1. Firmly apply the foot brake.

2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park)

position.

3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal

and it will release.

4. Before

driving,

be

sure

the

brake

warning light goes out.

The TSR system provides the driver with
information about the most recently de-
tected speed limit. The system captures
the road sign information with the multi-
sensing front camera unit

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A

located on

the windshield in front of the inside rear-
view mirror and displays the detected
signs in the vehicle information display. For
vehicles equipped with a navigation sys-
tem, the speed limit displayed is based on a
combination of navigation system data
and live camera recognition. TSR informa-
tion is always displayed at the top of the

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PARKING BRAKE

TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION (TSR)
(if so equipped)

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vehicle information display, and optionally
in the main central area of the display
screen.

WARNING

The TSR system is only intended to be a
support device to help provide the
driver with information. It is not a re-
placement for the driver’s attention to
traffic conditions or responsibility to
drive safely. It cannot prevent acci-
dents due to carelessness. It is the driv-
er’s responsibility to stay alert and
drive safely at all times.

SYSTEM OPERATION

The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system
displays the following types of road signs:

O

A

Speed sign detected (in Canada)

O

B

Speed sign detected (in USA)

O

C

Speed sign detected (no speed limit

detected)

O

D

“Do not pass” sign detected

CAUTION

•

The TSR system is intended as an aid
to careful driving. It is the driver’s re-
sponsibility to stay alert, drive safely,
and observe all road regulations that
currently apply, including looking out
for road signs.

•

The TSR system may not function prop-
erly under the following conditions:

–

When the road sign is not clearly
visible, for example, due to dam-
age or weather conditions.

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–

When rain, snow or dirt adheres to
the windshield in front of the
multi-sensing camera unit.

–

When

the

headlights

are

not

bright, for example, due to dirt on
the lens or if the aiming is not ad-
justed properly.

–

When strong light enters the cam-
era unit. (For example, the light di-
rectly shines on the front of the
vehicle at sunrise or sunset.)

–

When a sudden change in bright-
ness occurs. (For example, when
the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel
or under a bridge.)

–

If there are deviations in relation
to the navigation, for example due
to changes in the road routing.

–

When overtaking buses or trucks
with speed stickers.

TURNING THE TRAFFIC SIGN
RECOGNITION (TSR) SYSTEM ON
AND OFF

Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the TSR system.

1. Press the

button until “Settings” dis-

plays in the vehicle information display.
Use the

button to select “Driver As-

sistance.” Then press the ENTER button.

2. Select “Speed Limit Sign” and press the

ENTER button to turn the system on or
off.

SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE

If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately

104°F

[40°C])

and

then

started, the TSR system may be deacti-
vated automatically. The “Not Available
High Camera Temp” warning message will
appear in the vehicle information display.

Action to take:

When the interior temperature is reduced,
the TSR system will resume operating
automatically.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

If the TSR system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically and the system
“Malfunction” warning message will appear
in the vehicle information display.

Action to take:

If the TSR “Malfunction” message appears,
pull off the road at a safe location and stop
the vehicle. Turn the engine off and restart
the engine. If the TSR “Malfunction” mes-
sage continues to appear, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The TSR system uses the same multi-
sensing front camera unit that is used by
the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system,
located in front of the interior rearview mir-
ror. For additional information, see ”System
maintenance” (P. 5-31).

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the LDW
system could result in serious injury or
death.

•

This system is only a warning device
to inform the driver of a potential un-
intended lane departure. It will not
steer the vehicle or prevent loss of
control. It is the driver’s responsibility
to stay alert, drive safely, keep the
vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in
control of the vehicle at all times.

The LDW system will operate when the ve-
hicle is driven at speeds of approximately
37 mph (60 km/h) and above, and only
when the lane markings are clearly visible
on the road.

The LDW system monitors the lane mark-
ers on the traveling lane using the camera
unit

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A

located above the inside mirror.

The LDW system warns the driver that the
vehicle is beginning to leave the driving
lane with an indicator and a steering wheel
vibration. For additional information, see
“LDW system operation” (P. 5-28).

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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
(if so equipped)

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LDW SYSTEM OPERATION

The LDW system provides a lane departure
warning function when the vehicle is driven
at speeds of approximately 37 mph (60
km/h) and above and the lane markings
are clear. When the vehicle approaches ei-
ther the left or the right side of the traveling
lane, the steering wheel will vibrate and the
LDW indicator on the instrument panel will
blink to alert the driver.

The warning function will stop when the
vehicle returns inside of the lane markers.

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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
LDW SYSTEM

Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the LDW system.

1. Press the

button until “Settings” dis-

plays in the vehicle information display.
Use the

button to select “Driver As-

sistance.” Then press the ENTER button.

2. Select “Lane” and press the ENTER

button.

3. Select “Warning (LDW)” and press the EN-

TER button.

4. Push the Warning systems switch to

turn the system on or off.

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LDW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations
for the LDW system. Failure to follow
the

warnings

and

instructions

for

proper use of the LDW system could re-
sult in serious injury or death.

•

The system will not operate at
speeds below approximately 37 mph
(60 km/h) or if it cannot detect lane
markers.

•

Do not use the LDW system under the
following conditions as it may not
function properly:

–

During bad weather (rain, fog,

snow, etc.).

–

When driving on slippery roads,

such as on ice or snow.

–

When driving on winding or un-

even roads.

–

When there is a lane closure due to

road repairs.

–

When driving in a makeshift or

temporary lane.

–

When driving on roads where the

lane width is too narrow.

–

When driving without normal tire

conditions (for example, tire wear,
low tire pressure, installation of
spare tire, tire chains, nonstan-
dard wheels).

–

When the vehicle is equipped with

non-original brake parts or sus-
pension parts.

–

When you are towing a trailer or

other vehicle.

•

The system may not function prop-
erly under the following conditions:

–

On roads where there are multiple

parallel lane markers; lane mark-
ers that are faded or not painted
clearly; yellow painted lane mark-
ers; non-standard lane markers;
or lane markers covered with wa-
ter, dirt, snow, etc.

–

On roads where the discontinued

lane markers are still detectable.

–

On roads where there are sharp

curves.

–

On roads where there are sharply

contrasting objects, such as shad-
ows, snow, water, wheel ruts, seams
or lines remaining after road repairs.
(The LDW system could detect these
items as lane markers.)

–

On roads where the traveling lane

merges or separates.

–

When the vehicle’s traveling direc-

tion does not align with the lane
marker.

–

When traveling close to the ve-

hicle in front of you, which ob-
structs the lane camera unit de-
tection range.

–

When rain, snow, dirt or an object

adheres to the windshield in front
of the lane camera unit.

–

When

the

headlights

are

not

bright due to dirt on the lens or
if the aiming is not adjusted
properly.

–

When strong light enters the lane

camera unit. (For example, the
light directly shines on the front of
the vehicle at sunrise or sunset.)

–

When a sudden change in bright-

ness occurs. (For example, when
the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel
or under a bridge.)

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SYSTEM TEMPORARILY DISABLED

If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately

104°F

[40°C])

and

then

started, the LDW system may be deacti-
vated automatically and the following
message will appear in the vehicle infor-
mation display: “Not Available High Camera
Temp.”

When the interior temperature is reduced,
the LDW system will resume operating
automatically.

The LDW system is not designed to warn
under the following conditions:
• When you operate the lane change signal

and change traveling lanes in the direc-
tion of the signal. (The LDW system will
become operable again approximately 2
seconds after the lane change signal is
turned off.)

• When the vehicle speed lowers to less

than approximately 37 mph (60 km/h).

After the above conditions have finished
and the necessary operating conditions
are satisfied, the LDW functions will resume.

SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

If the LDW system malfunctions, it will can-
cel automatically and “Malfunction” will ap-
pear in the vehicle information display. If “
Malfunction” appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop the vehicle. Place the
shift lever in the P (Park) position and the
ignition switch in the OFF position and re-
start the engine/motor. If “Malfunction”
continues to appear in the vehicle informa-
tion display, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The lane camera unit

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1

for the LDW sys-

tem is located above the inside mirror. To
keep the proper operation of the LDW sys-
tem and prevent a system malfunction, be
sure to observe the following:
• Always keep the windshield clean.
• Do not attach a sticker (including trans-

parent material) or install an accessory
near the camera unit.

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• Do not place reflective materials, such as

white paper or a mirror, on the instru-
ment panel. The reflection of sunlight
may adversely affect the camera unit’s
capability of detecting the lane markers.

• Do not strike or damage the areas

around the camera unit. Do not touch the
camera lens or remove the screw located
on the camera unit. If the camera unit is
damaged due to an accident, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the BSW
system could result in serious injury or
death.

•

The BSW system is not a replacement
for proper driving procedures and is
not designed to prevent contact with
vehicles or objects. When changing
lanes, always use the side and rear
mirrors and turn and look in the di-
rection your vehicle will move to en-
sure it is safe to change lanes. Never
rely solely on the BSW system.

•

Do not use the BSW system when
towing a trailer. The system may not
function properly.

The BSW system helps alert the driver of
other vehicles in adjacent lanes when
changing lanes.

The BSW system uses radar sensors

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1

installed near the rear bumper to detect
other vehicles in an adjacent lane.

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BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) (if so
equipped)

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The radar sensors can detect vehicles on
either side of your vehicle within the detec-
tion zone shown as illustrated. This detec-
tion zone starts from the outside mirror of
your vehicle and extends approximately
10 ft (3.0 m) behind the rear bumper, and
approximately 10 ft (3.0 m) sideways.

1. Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light

2. BSW/RCTA Indicator

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Detection zone

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BSW SYSTEM OPERATION

The BSW system operates above approxi-
mately 20 mph (32 km/h).

If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone, the side BSW/RCTA indica-
tor light (1) illuminates. If the turn signal is
then activated, the system chimes (twice)
and the side BSW/RCTA indicator light
flashes and the BSW/RCTA indicator illumi-
nates (yellow) in the vehicle information
display. The side BSW/RCTA indicator light
continues to flash until the detected ve-
hicle leaves the detection zone.

The side BSW/RCTA indicator light illumi-
nates for a few seconds when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.

The brightness of the side BSW/RCTA indi-
cator light is adjusted automatically de-
pending on the brightness of the ambient
light.

If a vehicle comes into the detection zone
after the driver activates the turn signal,
then only the side BSW/RCTA indicator light
flashes and no chime sounds. For addi-
tional information, see “BSW driving situa-
tions” (P. 5-36).

HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
BSW SYSTEM

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When the BSW system is enabled in the
vehicle information display, the system can
be turned off temporarily by pushing the
warning systems switch. For additional in-
formation, see “Warning systems switch”
(P. 2-52).

Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSW system:

1. Press the

button until “Settings” dis-

plays in the vehicle information display.
Use the

button to select “Driver As-

sistance” and press ENTER.

2. Select “Blind Spot” and press ENTER.

3. Select “Warning (BSW)” and press ENTER.

4. Push the Warning systems switch to

turn the system on or off.

NOTE:
• When enabling/disabling the system,

the system will retain current settings
even if the engine is restarted.

• When the BSW system is turned on, the

BSW/RCTA indicator (white) in the ve-
hicle information display illuminates.

BSW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations
for the BSW system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in seri-
ous injury or death.

•

The BSW system cannot detect all ve-
hicles under all conditions.

•

The radar sensors may not be able to
detect and activate BSW when cer-
tain objects are present such as:

–

Pedestrian, bicycles, animals.

–

Vehicles such as motorcycles, low

height vehicles, or high ground
clearance vehicles.

–

Oncoming vehicles.

–

Vehicles remaining in the detec-

tion zone when you accelerate
from a stop.

–

A vehicle merging into an adjacent

lane at a speed approximately the
same as your vehicle.

–

A

vehicle

approaching

rapidly

from behind.

–

A vehicle which your vehicle over-

takes rapidly.

–

A vehicle that passes through the

detection zone quickly.

–

When overtaking several vehicles

in a row, the vehicles after the first
vehicle may not be detected if
they are traveling close together.

•

The radar sensor’s detection zone is
designed based on a standard lane
width. When driving in a wider lane,
the radar sensors may not detect ve-
hicles in an adjacent lane. When driv-
ing in a narrow lane, the radar sen-
sors may detect vehicles driving two
lanes away.

•

The radar sensors are designed to
ignore

most

stationary

objects;

however, objects such as guardrails,
walls, foliage and parked vehicles
may occasionally be detected. This is
a normal operation condition.

•

The following conditions may reduce
the ability of the radar to detect other
vehicles:

–

Severe weather

–

Road spray

–

Ice/frost/snow/dirt build-up on

the vehicle

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•

Do not attach stickers (including
transparent material), install acces-
sories or apply additional paint near
the radar sensors. These conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar to
detect other vehicles.

•

Excessive noise (for example, audio
system volume, open vehicle win-
dow) will interfere with the chime
sound, and it may not be heard.

BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS

Indicator on

Indicator off

Indicator flashing

Another vehicle approaching
from behind

Illustration 1:

The side BSW/RCTA indicator

light illuminates if a vehicle enters the de-
tection zone from behind in an adjacent
lane.

NOTE:
• The radar sensors may not detect ve-

hicles which are approaching rapidly
from behind.

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Illustration 1 – Approaching from behind

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Illustration 2:

If the driver activates the

turn signal when another vehicle is in the
detection zone, then the system chimes
(twice) and the side BSW/RCTA indicator
light flashes.

NOTE:
• The radar sensors may not detect ve-

hicles which are approaching rapidly
from behind.

• If the driver activates the turn signal

before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side BSW/RCTA indicator
light will flash but no chime will sound
when the other vehicle is detected.

Overtaking another vehicle

Illustration 3:

The side BSW/RCTA indica-

tor light illuminates if you overtake a ve-
hicle and that vehicle stays in the detection
zone for approximately 2 seconds.

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Illustration 2 – Approaching from

behind

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Illustration 3 – Overtaking another

vehicle

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Illustration 4:

If the driver activates the

turn signal while another vehicle is in the
detection zone, then the system chimes
(twice) and the side BSW/RCTA indicator
light flashes.

NOTE:
• When overtaking several vehicles in a

row, the vehicles after the first vehicle
may not be detected if they are travel-
ing close together.

• The radar sensors may not detect

slower moving vehicles if they are
passed quickly.

• If the driver activates the turn signal

before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side BSW/RCTA indicator
light will flash but no chime will sound
when the other vehicle is detected.

Entering from the side

Illustration 5:

The side BSW/RCTA indicator

light illuminates if a vehicle enters the de-
tection zone from either side.

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Illustration 4 – Overtaking another

vehicle

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Illustration 5 – Entering from the side

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