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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Precautions on cruise control
● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
cancels automatically. The SET indicator
light in the instrument panel then blinks to
warn the driver.
● If the SET indicator light blin ...
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 ...
Controls
Automatic control button
Push the AUTO button to activate the automatic
climate control system for the passenger compartment.
Fan control button
Push the button to manually
control the fan
sp ...