Nissan FRONTIER 2023 Before starting the engine and Traffic Sign Recognition 

A powerful 3.8-liter V6 engine powers the 2023 Nissan Frontier, providing an ideal mix of power and efficiency for both regular driving and more taxing jobs like off-roading and hauling. This engine, which has about 310 horsepower, improves the vehicle’s performance and driveability when combined with a 9-speed automated transmission. Depending on the model and extra packages, the Frontier may come equipped with sophisticated driver assistance features like traffic sign recognition in addition to its potent engine. To improve driver awareness and safety, this device uses a forward-facing camera to identify and show crucial traffic signs. When taken as a whole, these features highlight Frontier’s dedication to offering a competent, safe, and cutting-edge driving experience that meets a variety of needs and tastes.

2023 Nissan Frontier Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

Before starting the engine

• Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear.
• Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake, and windshield-washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel.
• Check that all windows and lights are clean.
  Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflation.
• Check that all doors are closed.
• Position the seat and adjust head restraints/headrests.
• Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
• Fasten the seat belt and ask all passengers to do likewise.
• Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. 

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended. The starter is designed not to operate unless the shift lever is in either P (Park) or N (Neutral).
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal and push the ignition switch to start the engine. To start the engine immediately, push and release the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal with the ignition switch in any position.
   • If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when re-starting, depress the accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the floor) and while holding, crank the engine. Release the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
   • If the engine is very hard to start because it is flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Push the ignition switch to the ON position to start cranking the engine. After 5 or 6 seconds, stop cranking by pushing the ignition switch to the LOCK position. After cranking the engine, release the accelerator pedal. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by depressing the brake pedal and pushing the ignition switch to start the engine. If the engine starts but fails to run, repeat the above procedure.
     CAUTION
     Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, push the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds before cranking again, otherwise, the starter could be damaged.
4. Warm-up
   Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting. Do not race the engine while warming it up. Drive at a moderate speed for a short distance first, especially in cold weather. In cold weather, keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 to 3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and stopping the engine over a short period of time may make the vehicle more difficult to start.
5. To stop the engine, move the shift lever to the P (Park) position and push the ignition switch to the OFF position.

In preparation for the next engine start, the engine may have a slightly delayed shutoff after placing the ignition switch in the OFF position, depending on the driving conditions.

NOTE:
The engine would NOT start within 3 seconds of turning the engine off.

NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations that can lead to potential battery discharge and potential no-start conditions such as:

1. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power when the engine is not running (phone chargers, GPS, DVD players, etc.).
2. The vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to be charged to maintain battery health.

REMOTE ENGINE START (if so equipped)
Vehicles started with the Remote Engine Start require the ignition switch to be placed in the ON position before the shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position.

To place the ignition switch in the ON position, follow these steps:

1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on you.
2. Apply the brake.
3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON position.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE PROTECTION MODE
The engine has an engine protection mode to reduce the chance of damage if the coolant temperature becomes too high (for example, when climbing steep grades in high temperatures with heavy loads, such as when towing a trailer).

When the engine temperature reaches a certain level:

• The engine coolant temperature gauge will move toward the H position.
• Engine power may be reduced.
• The air conditioning cooling function may be automatically turned off for a short time (the blower will continue to operate).

Engine power and, under some conditions, vehicle speed will decrease. Vehicle speed can be controlled with the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle may not accelerate at the desired speed. The transmission will down-shift or upshift as it reaches prescribed shift points. You can also shift manually. As driving conditions change and engine coolant temperature is reduced, the vehicle speed can be increased using the accelerator pedal, and the air conditioning cooling function will automatically be turned back on. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may also come on if the engine coolant temperature is not reduced or the air conditioning cooling function does not turn back on. If only it remains on, you do not need to have your vehicle towed but have it inspected soon. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. 

WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced engine power and vehicle speed. The reduced speed may be lower than other traffic, which could increase the chance of a collision. Be especially careful when driving. If the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driving speed, pull to the side of the road in a safe area. Allow the engine to cool and return to normal operation. 

CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil pressure warning light on could cause serious damage to the engine almost immediately. Such damage is not covered by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T)

• Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), or D (Drive). Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident.
• Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shifting into a forward or reverse gear before the engine has warmed up.
• Never shift to either the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position while the vehicle is moving forward and the P (Park) or D (Drive) position while the vehicle is reversing. This could cause an accident or damage the transmission.
• Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of control.
• Except in an emergency, do not shift to the N (Neutral) position while driving. Coasting with the transmission in the N (Neutral) position may cause serious damage to the transmission.

CAUTION

• To avoid possible damage to your vehicle, when stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake should be used for this purpose.

The A/T in your vehicle is electronically controlled to produce maximum power and smooth operation. The recommended operating procedures for this transmission are shown on the following pages. Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle performance and driving enjoyment.

Starting the vehicle

1. After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal before moving the shift lever out of the P (Park) position.
2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and move the shift lever into the driving gear.
   Release the foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion.

The automatic transmission is designed so the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed before shifting from P (Park) to any drive position while the ignition switch is in the ON position. The shift lever cannot be moved out of the P (Park) position and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition switch is placed in the ACC, LOCK or OFF position. The shift lever may not be moved out of the P (Park) position and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, but the engine is not running and the outside temperature is extremely low.

Shifting

• Press the button OA while depressing the brake pedal
• Press the button OA to shift
• Shift without depressing the brake pedal

Shifting
After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever out of the P (Park) position.

WARNING
Apply the parking brake if the shift lever is in any position while the engine is not running. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious personal injury or property damage. If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position for any reason while the vehicle is in N (Neutral), or any D (Drive) position, the ignition switch cannot be placed in the LOCK position. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position, then the ignition switch can be placed in the LOCK position.
P (Park)

CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the P (Park) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped. Use the P (Park) shift lever position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake pedal should be depressed to move the shift lever from N (Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park). Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then move the shift lever into the P (Park) position.

R (Reverse)

CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the R (Reverse) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped. Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed to move the shift lever from P (Park), N (Neutral), or any drive position to R (Reverse).

N (Neutral)
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving.

D (Drive)
Use this position for all normal forward driving.

Manual shift mode
Move the shift lever sideways toward the manual shift gate to activate the manual shift mode, then select “+” or “-” to shift up or down. Shift ranges can be selected manually. In the manual shift mode, the shift range is displayed on the position indicator in the meter. After moving the shift lever to the manual shift gate, the position indicator varies depending on the gear position and vehicle speed.

• In the manual shift mode, the transmission may not shift to the selected gear immediately because of vehicle speed. The transmission will upshift or down-shift when the vehicle speed matches the programmed transmission shift points. This helps maintain driving performance and reduces the chance of vehicle damage or loss of control.
• In the manual shift mode, the transmission will not upshift to a higher gear than is manually selected. When the vehicle speed decreases, the transmission automatically shifts down and shifts to 1st gear before the vehicle comes to a stop.

Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
M1 ↔ M2 ↔ M3 ↔ M4 ↔ M5 ↔ M6 ↔ M7 ↔ M8 ↔ M9 ↔ D

M9 (Ninth)
Use this position for all normal forward driving at highway speeds.
M1 ↔ M2 ↔ M3 ↔ M4 ↔ M5 ↔ M6 ↔ M7 ↔ M8 ↔ M9
M9 will be displayed on the position indicator in the meter.

M8 (Eighth)
Use this position for all normal forward driving at highway speeds.
M1 ↔ M2 ↔ M3 ↔ M4 ↔ M5 ↔ M6 ↔ M7 ↔ M8
M8 will be displayed on the position indicator in the meter.

M7 (Seventh)
Use this position for all normal forward driving at highway speeds.
M1 ↔ M2 ↔ M3 ↔ M4 ↔ M5 ↔ M6 ↔ M7
M7 will be displayed on the position indicator in the meter.

M6 (Sixth)
Use this position for all normal forward driving at highway speeds.
M1 ↔ M2 ↔ M3 ↔ M4 ↔ M5 ↔ M6
M6 will be displayed on the position indicator in the meter

M5 (Fifth)
For driving up or down long slopes engine braking would be advantageous.

Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
M1 ↔ M2 ↔ M3 ↔ M4 ↔ M5
M5 will be displayed on the position indicator in the meter.

M4 (Fourth)
Use for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades.

Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
M1 ↔ M2 ↔ M3 ↔ M4
M4 will be displayed on the position indicator in the meter.

M3 (Third)
Use for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:

M1 ↔ M2 ↔ M3
M3 will be displayed on the position indicator in the meter.

M2 (Second)
Use for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
M1 ↔ M2
M2 will be displayed on the position indicator in the meter.

M1 (First)
Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. M1 will be displayed on the position indicator on the meter.

• Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time in a lower than the M4 range. This reduces fuel economy.

When shifting up
Move the shift lever to the + (up) side. (Shifts to higher range.)

When shifting down
Move the shift lever to the − (down) side.(Shifts to lower range.)

• The transmission will automatically downshift the gears. (For example, if you select the 3rd range, the transmission will shift down between the 3rd and 1st gears.)
• Moving the shift lever rapidly to the same side twice will shift the ranges in succession.

When canceling the manual shift mode
Return the shift lever to the D (Drive) position to return the transmission to the normal 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’s speed.

High fluid temperature protection mode
This transmission has a high fluid temperature protection mode. If the fluid temperature becomes too high (for example, when climbing steep grades in high temperatures with heavy loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine power and, under some conditions, vehicle speed will be decreased automatically to reduce the chance of transmission damage. Vehicle speed can be controlled with the accelerator 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. This will occur even if all electrical circuits are functioning properly. In this case, place the ignition switch in the OFF position and wait for 10 seconds. 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 condition, 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 protection mode or fail-safe operation occurs, vehicle speed may be gradually reduced. The reduced speed may be lower than other traffic, which could increase the chance of a collision. Be especially careful when driving. If necessary, pull to the side of the road at a safe place and allow the transmission to return to normal operation, or have it repaired if necessary.

PARKING BRAKE

• Be sure the parking brake is fully released 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 the risk of injury or death through the 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.

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.

TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION (TSR)(if so equipped)

The TSR system provides the driver with information about the most recently detected speed limit. The system captures the road sign information with the multi-sensing front camera unit OA 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 system, the speed limit displayed is based on a combination of navigation system data and live camera recognition. TSR information is always displayed at the top of the 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 replacement for the driver’s attention to traffic conditions or responsibility to drive safely. It cannot prevent accidents due to carelessness. It is the driver’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:

• OA Speed sign detected (in Canada)
• OB Speed sign detected (in USA)
• OC Speed sign detected (no speed limit detected)
• OD Do not pass sign detected

CAUTION

• The TSR system is intended as an aid to careful driving. It is the driver’s responsibility 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 properly under the following conditions:
  • When the road sign is not clearly visible, for example, due to damage or weather conditions.
  • 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 adjusted properly.
  • When strong light enters the camera unit. (For example, the light directly shines on the front of the vehicle at sunrise or sunset.)
  • When a sudden change in brightness 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” displays in the vehicle information display. Use the button to select “Driver Assistance.” 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 deactivated 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” message continues to appear, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

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 mirror. 

FAQ

 

Useful Link

View Full User Guide: Nissan FRONTIER 2023 User Guide

Download Manuals: https://www.nissanusa.com/owners/ownership/manuals-guides.html

2023 Nissan Frontier Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)