Nissan Frontier: Technical and consumer information - Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test

WARNING

A Nissan Frontier equipped with Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) should never be tested on a two-wheel dynamometer, such as equipment used by some states for emissions testing, or on similar equipment. Always inform inspection facility personnel that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD before it is placed on a dynamometer. Using incorrect test equipment may cause transmission damage or unexpected vehicle movement, which could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.

Due to legal requirements in some states and Canadian provinces, your Nissan Frontier may need to be in a "ready condition" before an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control system can be completed.

The vehicle reaches the "ready condition" after being driven through certain operating patterns. In most cases, normal everyday driving is enough for the Nissan Frontier to complete the necessary system checks.

If a powertrain system component has been repaired or the battery has been disconnected, the vehicle may be reset to a "not ready" condition.

Before taking the vehicle for an I/M test, check the inspection/maintenance readiness condition. Place the ignition switch in the ON position without starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steadily for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test condition is "not ready". If the MIL does not blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is "ready". It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer to set the "ready condition" or prepare the Nissan Frontier for inspection testing.

Emission control system warranty

Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following emission warranties:

For USA

1. Emission Defects Warranty

2. Emissions Performance Warranty

Details of these warranties are provided with the other vehicle warranties in the Warranty Information Booklet supplied with your Nissan Frontier. If you did not receive the Warranty Information Booklet, or if it has been lost, a replacement may be requested by writing to:

• Nissan North America, Inc.
  Consumer Affairs Department
  P.O. Box 685003
  Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canada

Emission Control System Warranty

Details of this warranty are included with the other vehicle warranties in the Warranty Information Booklet supplied with your Nissan Frontier. If you did not receive the booklet, or if it has been lost, a replacement may be requested by writing to:

• Nissan Canada Inc.
  5290 Orbitor Drive
  Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5