Under the Hood
Base engine is a 152-horsepower, 2.5-liter, dual-overhead-camshaft
inline-four-cylinder that makes 171 pounds-feet of torque, mated to a five-speed
manual transmission
261-hp, 4.0-liter, dual-overhead-camshaft V-6 that makes 281 pounds-feet of
torque
Available five-speed automatic transmission (standard on crew cab) is now
available on entry-level Frontier XE models
Available six-speed manual transmission on King Cab
Electronically controlled, shift-on-the-fly, part-time transfer case
See also:
Upper tether anchor/key cylinder covers
CAUTION
Never force the covers into place because
the hinge pins can be damaged. Follow
the removal and installation instructions
to prevent inoperability of the covers. ...
Manual Transmission (if so equipped)
● Always tow with the manual transmission in
Neutral.
● After towing 500 miles (805 km), start and
idle the engine with the transmission in Neutral
for two minutes. Failure to idle the ...
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system (if so
equipped)
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses
various sensors to monitor driver inputs and vehicle
motion. Under certain driving conditions,
the VDC System helps to perform the following
funct ...