Under the Hood

A 3.5-liter V-6 engine sends 245 horsepower to Nissan’s Xtronic CVT, which has no gears but works with a steel belt and twin pulleys. An available Vehicle Dynamic Control system improves stability by controlling brake pressure and engine torque.

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    Backing up on a steep downhill
    Backing up on a steep downhill When backing up the vehicle down a hill, the distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines are shown farther than the actual distance. For example, the ...

    Air recirculation
    Push the air recirculation button to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator light on the switch will come on. The air recirculation button will not be activated when the air ...

    Advanced Safety Systems, A Variety of Models and Packages
    The 2009 Frontier includes a long list of safety equipment, including Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones, Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (which includes dual-stage front supp ...