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
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Push-button ignition switch positions
LOCK (Normal parking position):
The ignition switch can only be locked in this
position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is
pushed to the ACC position while carrying the
Intellige ...
DOOR position
When the switch is in the DOOR position 2
the map lights will illuminate under the following
conditions:
- ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position
— remain on for about 15 seconds. ...
Shifting
To change gears or when upshifting or downshifting,
depress the clutch pedal fully, shift into
the appropriate gear, then release the clutch
slowly and smoothly.
To ensure smooth gear changes, f ...
