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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    Jump starting
    To start your engine with a booster battery, the instructions and precautions below must be followed. - If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to a battery explosion, resulting in se ...

    Vehicle loading information
    - It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside the vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. - Do not allow peopl ...

    Audio main operation
    AUX button: Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position and press the AUX button repeatedly until the iPod mode is displayed on the screen. If another audio source is playing and the iPo ...