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    ® 2012 AR MAD A OWN E R’S MAN UAL For y our s af ety , read car efully and keep in this v ehicle. 2012 N I SSAN AR MAD A T A6 0-D Printing : July 2011 (17) Publication No.: OM2E T A60U0 Printed in U .S.A. T A6 0-D ‘12 ...

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    W elcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- ters) of driving pleasure. Please rea ...

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    For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive models, a mark is placed at the begin- ning of the applicable sections/items. As with other vehicles with features for off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel drive models correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read “Driving safety precautions” in the “Start- ing ...

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    If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.” If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra- tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention t ...

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    XM Radio 威 requires subscription, sold separately. Not avail- able in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam. For more information, visit www.xmradio.com. © 2011 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA , INC. All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, ...

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    NISSAN CARE S... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Y our satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Y our NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer c ...

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    T able of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself T echnical and consumer in ...

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    0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0 - 2 Exterior front ......................................0 - 3 Exterior rear .......................................0 - 4 Passenger compartment ...........................0 - 5 Instrument panel ...................................0 - 6 Engine compartment check ...

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    1. 3rd row bench seat belts (P . 1-25) 2. 2nd row seat belts (P . 1-25) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (P . 1-57) 4. Front seat belts (P . 1-25) 5. Head Restraints (P .1-8 ) 6. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P .1-57) 7. Seats (P . 1-2) 8. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P .1-64) 9. Seat ...

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    1. Engine hood (P . 3-23) 2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P . 2-28) 3. Windshield (P . 8-20) 4. P ower windows (P . 2-51) 5. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent K ey™, keys (P . 3-5, 3-12, 3-2) 6. Mirrors (P . 3-32) 7. Tire pressure (P . 9-13) 8. Flat tire (P . 6-2) 9. Tire chains (P . 8-43) 10. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-33) 11. Headlight and turn ...

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    1. Roof rack (P . 2-50) 2. V ehicle loading (P . 9-14) 3. Glass hatch (P . 3-28) 4. Rear window washer (P .2-29) 5. Glass hatch release (P .3-28) 6. Lift gate release (P . 3-27) 7. Rearview monitor (if so equipped) (P .4-33) 8. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-33) 9. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P . 3-28, P . 9-4, 9-5) 10. Fuel-filler door (P . 3-28 ...

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    1. Rear ventilators (P . 4-35) 2. Storage (P . 2-40) 3. DVD entertainment system (if so equipped) (P . 4-77) 4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P . 2-55) 5. Map lights (P . 2-58) 6. Sun visors (P . 3-31) 7. HomeLink 姞 (P . 2-59) 8. Glove box (P . 2-42) 9. Seats (P . 1-2) 10. Cup holders (P . 2-44) 11. Luggage storage (P . 2-48) See the page number ind ...

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    1. V ents (P . 4-35) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-30) 3. Instrument brightness control (P . 2-33) 4. Steering wheel switch for audio control/hands-free Bluetooth 姞 phone (if so equipped) (P . 4-74) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-57, P . 2-35) 6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-4, ...

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    16. Climate controls (P . 4-36) 17. P ower outlet (P . 2-39) 18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-35) 19. V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch (P . 2-37) 20. T ow mode switch (P . 2-38) 21. Shift selector (P . 5-14) 22. Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) (P . 2-36) 23. Center stack storage (P . 2-40) 24. P ower outlet (P . 2-39) ...

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    1. Battery (P . 8-14) 2. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-23) 3. T ransmission dipstick (P . 8-11) 4. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-9) 5. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-12) 6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P . 8-13) 7. Air cleaner (P . 8-17) 8. Drive belt location (P .8-16) 9. Radiator cap (P . 8-7) 10. P ower steering fluid reservoir (P . 8-12) 11. ...

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    W arning light Name Page or Anti-lock Braking Sys- tem (ABS) warning light 2-14 Automatic transmission check warning light 2-14 Automatic transmission park warning light ( model) 2-14 or Brake warning light 2-14 Charge warning light 2-15 Check suspension warning light (if so equipped) 2-15 W arning light Name Page Engine oil pressure low/engine coo ...

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    1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats . ...........................................1 - 2 Front manual seat adjustment (if so equipped for passenger’s seat) .............1 - 2 Front power seat adjustment (for driver’s seat and if so equipped for passenger’s seat) ..............................1 - 4 2nd row captai ...

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    Supplemental restraint system ..................... 1-57 Precautions on supplemental restraint system ....................................... 1-57 Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-71 Supplemental air bag warning light .............. 1-72 ...

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    WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. Y ou could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ● For the most effective protecti ...

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    Forward and backward Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. Reclining T o recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. T o bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seat ...

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    FRONT POWER SEA T ADJUSTMENT (for driver’s seat and if so equipped for passenger’s seat) Operating tips ● The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. ● Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is of ...

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    Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Lumbar support (driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area. 2ND ROW CAPT AIN’S CHAIR ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) ...

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    Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row The 2nd row captain’s chairs can be tipped for- ward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. T o enter the 3rd row 䊊 1 , raise the armrest so it is parallel to the seatback and in the stowed position, then lift up on the seatback latch located on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row ca ...

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    WARNING ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. Y ou could also slide under the l ...

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    ARMRESTS T o use the armrests, pull them down to the rest- ing position. 䊊 A Stowed position 䊊 B Resting position HEAD RESTRAINTS (1st row only) WARNING Head restraints supplement the other ve- hicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in cer- tain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly, as sp ...

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    The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. The first row head restraints are adjustable. 䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint. 䡲 Indicates the seating position is equipped with an adjustable headrest. Components 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks LRS2071 ...

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    Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears. T o raise the head restraint, pull it up. T o lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. WRS0134 LRS0888 LRS0889 1-10 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system ...

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    Removal Use the following procedure to remove the ad- justable head restraints. 1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. 4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not loose in the vehicle. 5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head re- straint before an occ ...

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    Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as described in this section. HEAD RESTRAINTS (2nd row – outboard positions only) WARNING Head restraints supplement the other ve- hicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in cer- tain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly, as specified in this sectio ...

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    Components 1. Head restraint 2. Lock knob(s) 3. Stalks Removal Use the following procedure to remove the head restraints. 1. Adjust the seat or seatback as necessary . 2. Push and hold the lock knob(s) . 3. Pull the head restraint up until it is removed from the seat. 4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not loose in the vehicle. 5. Reinst ...

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    ADJUST ABLE HEADREST WARNING The adjustable headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against in- jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the headrests properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the adjustable headre ...

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    Components 1. Adjustable headrest 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Adjustment Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears. T o raise the headrest, pull it up. LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-15 ...

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    T o lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down. Removal Use the following procedure to remove the ad- justable headrests. 1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the headrest from the seat. 4. Store the headrest properly so it is not loose in the vehicle. 5. Reinstall and properl ...

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    FLEXIBLE SEA TING WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper restraints are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. ● Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats ...

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    䊊 2 Once the seatback is released, it will enable you to fold the front passenger seatback flat over the seat cushion. 3. T o return the front passenger’s seat to a seating position, lift up on the seatback and push it up to an upright position. Move the recline switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. WARNING ● If you fold the fr ...

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    䊊 3 Pull the strap to release the head restraint rearward. 䊊 4 Then lift up on the recline lever to fold the seatback flat forward. 䊊 5 There is a carpet panel flap that can be folded toward the back of the vehicle. LRS2063 LRS2096 LRS2097 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-19 ...

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    䊊 6 The carpet panel flaps provide a level cargo floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded flat. Reverse this process to return the 2nd row captain’s chairs to a seating position. Make sure to properly raise the seat- back to an upright position and push the seat cushion down into place. 7. Rotate the head restraint forward to return it to t ...

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    䊊 2 Pull the strap to release the head restraint rearward. 䊊 3 Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of the outboard seats to fold the outboard seat- backs flat. T o fold the center seatback flat, pull up on the strap on the edge of the center seat cushion and fold the seatback toward the front of the vehicle. 䊊 4 There is a carpet pa ...

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    䊊 5 The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded flat. 6. T o return the outboard 2nd row bench seats to a seating position, reverse the process for the outboard seats. 7. T o return the center seat to a seating posi- tion, lift up on the pull strap on the back of the seat base while lifting on the sea ...

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    T o return the 3rd row split bench seat to a seating position, unfold the seatback and push it back until it latches into position. WARNING ● When returning the seatbacks, be sure to attach the rear center seat belt connector. ● Do not unfasten the rear center seat belt connector except when folding down the rear seat. ● When attaching the re ...

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    T o fold down the 3rd row seats, push and hold the bottom portion of the switch. T o raise the 3rd row seats, push and hold the top portion of the switch. A chime will sound three times to indicate the start of the operation. A warning beep will sound 5 times if the seat isn’t in the full upright or folded position when the ignition switch is pla ...

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    PRECAUTIONS ON SEA T BEL T USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up ...

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    WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat and, if appro- priate, in a child restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system a ...

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    WARNING ● Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NO T THE WAIST . A lap belt worn too ...

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    PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab- dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific reco ...

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    䊊 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock dur- ing a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat. ● If the seat belt cannot be pulled ...

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    WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be certain that the seatbacks are completely se- cured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. Unfastening the seat belts 䊊 1 T o unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts. Check ...

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    Center of the 3rd row bench seat The 3rd row center seat belt has a connector tongue 䊊 1 and a seat belt tongue 䊊 2 . Both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for proper seat belt opera- tion. WARNING ● Always fasten the connector tongue and the seat belt in the order shown. ● Always make sure both the con ...

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    Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt When folding down the 3rd row seat, the 3rd row center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position as follows: 䊊 1 Hold the connector tongue so that the seat belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is released from the connector buckle. Release the connector tongue by inserting a suitable tool suc ...

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    Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt Always be sure the 3rd row center seat belt connector tongue and connector buckle are at- tached. Disconnect only when folding down the rear seat. T o connect the buckle: 䊊 1 Pull out the connector tongue from the re- tractor base. 䊊 2 Pull out the seat belt tongue from the fabric sleeve. 䊊 3 Pull the se ...

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    WARNING ● After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoul- der belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position. ● The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effec- tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chanc ...

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    Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way ...

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    LARGER CHILDREN Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg) . A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit. NISSAN recom ...

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    WARNING ● Failure to follow the warnings and in- structions for proper use and installa- tion of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision: – The child restraint must be used and installed properly. Always follow all of the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions ...

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    This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint anchor system, referred to as the LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) sys- tem. Some child restraints include rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be con- nected to these anchors. For details, see “LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) sys- tem” later i ...

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    The LA T CH lower anchor points are provided to install child restraints in the following positions only: ● 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped) ● 2nd row bench seat outboard positions only (if so equipped) LA T CH lower anchor WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instruc- tions for proper use and installation of child restraints c ...

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    LA T CH lower anchor location The LA T CH lower anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LA T CH lower anchors. Installing child restraint LA T CH lower anchor attachments LA T CH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that ...

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    When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint. T op tether anchor WARNING ● If the cargo cover (if so equipped) con- tacts the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor, re- move the cargo cover from the vehicle or secure it on the cargo ...

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    1. T op tether strap 2. Anchor point T op tether anchor point locations Anchor points are located in the following loca- tions: ● 2nd row bench (if so equipped) on the floor behind the outboard seating positions as shown. ● 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped) on the floor behind the seats as shown. ● 3rd row bench seat on the floor of ...

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    2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LA T CH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LA T CH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors. 3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the cente ...

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    4. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the LA T CH attachment path. The child re- straint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) , from side to side. T ry to tug it forward and check to see if the LA T CH attachment holds the restraint in ...

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    WARNING ● The three-point seat belt with Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or be loose and cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision. Also, it can change the operatio ...

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    3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) . It reverts to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. 4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slac ...

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    6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the seat belt path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) , from side to side. T ry to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place. If the restraint ...

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    3. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary , adjust or remove the head re- straint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint when the child restraint is re- moved. See “Head restraints” in t ...

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    7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3 through 6. FORW ARD-F ACING CHILD RESTRAINT INST ALLA TION USING THE SEA T BEL TS WARNING The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ...

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    3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions for belt routing. 4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retrac ...

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    6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 7. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the te ...

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    10. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated see, ⬙ Front passenger air bag and status light ⬙ in this section. Move the child restraint to another seating position. Have the system c ...

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    “Head restraint adjustment” in this section for head restraint adjustment, removal and installation information. 2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point 䊊 2 on the floor behind the child re- straint. 3. Refer to the appropriate child restraint in- stallation procedure steps in this section before tightening the tether strap. If ...

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    BOOSTER SEA TS Precautions on booster seats WARNING If a booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a sudden stop or collision greatly increases: – Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the child’s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the stomach. – Make sur ...

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    Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: ● Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213. ● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 75

    1. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, move the seat to the rear- most position. 2. P osition the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front-facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions. 3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary , adj ...

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    7. If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light may or may not illuminate, depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat being used. See “Front passenger air bag and status light” later in this section. PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLE ...

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    WARNING ● The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity fron- tal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. ● The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit ...

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    WARNING ● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ARS1133 ARS1041 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-59 ...

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    WARNING ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain and rollover air bags inflate if they are not properly re- strained. Pre-teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible. ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 1-60 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system ...

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    WARNING ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in- flating front air bag could seriously in- jure or kill your child. See “Child re- straints” earlier in this section for details. WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain s ...

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    WARNING ● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front sea ...

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    WARNING ● When sitting in the 2nd row rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially care- ful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ● Do not use seat covers on the ...

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    1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag inflators 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags 3. Air bag Control Unit (ACU) 4. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules 5. Crash zone sensor 6. Occupant classification system control unit 7. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) 8. Seat belt buck ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 84

    The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may in- flate if the forces in another type of collision are sim ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 85

    Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some con- ditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is nec- essary for most effective protection. Fail- ure to follow all instructions in this manual con ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 86

    weight on the seat detected by the occupant classification sensor and the belt tension de- tected on the seat belt, the advanced air bag system determines whether the front passenger air bag should be automatically turned OFF as required by the regulations. Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as out- ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 87

    If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning light , located in the meter and gauges area on the driver’s side of the instrument panel, will blink. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions WARNING ● Do not place any objects on the steer- in ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 88

    Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof- mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain and roll- over air bags are located in the side roof rails in all 3 rows. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidel ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 89

    WARNING ● Do not place any objects near the seat- back of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc .) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates. ● Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain and rollover ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 90

    ● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury. W orking with the seat belt retractor, the preten- sioner helps tighten the seat belt when the ve- hicle becomes involved in certain types of colli- sions, helping to restrain front seat occupants. T ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 91

    SUPPLEMENT AL AIR BAG W ARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, moni- tors the circuits for the air bag systems, preten- sioners and all related wiring. When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or ST ART position, the supplemental air bag warn- ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then t ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 92

    ● The front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems and the pretensioner system should be in- spected by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle. ● If you need to dispose of a supplemen- tal air bag or pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Incor- rect dispo ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 93

    2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ...................................2 - 2 Meters and gauges ................................2 - 4 Speedometer and odometer . . ...................2 - 5 T achometer ....................................2 - 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2 - 6 Fuel gauge .................................... ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 94

    Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-42 Map pockets .................................. 2-43 Seatback pocket .............................. 2-43 Overhead console ............................. 2-43 Cup holders .................................. 2-44 2nd row center console (if so equipped) ......... 2-47 Cargo area storage bin ........... ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 95

    1. V ents (P . 4-35) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-30) 3. Instrument brightness control (P . 2-33) 4. Steering wheel switch for audio control/hands-free Bluetooth 姞 phone (if so equipped) (P . 4-74) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-57, P . 2-35) 6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-4, ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 96

    16. Climate controls (P . 4-36) 17. P ower outlet (P . 2-39) 18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-35) 19. V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch (P . 2-37) 20. T ow mode switch (P . 2-38) 21. Shift selector (P . 5-14) 22. Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) (P . 2-36) 23. Center stack storage (P . 2-40) 24. P ower outlet (P . 2-39) ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 97

    1. W arning/indicator lights 2. T achometer 3. Engine coolant temperature gauge 4. V oltmeter 5. Fuel gauge 6. Speedometer 7. Automatic transmission fluid tempera- ture gauge 8. Odometer/T win trip odometer/Vehicle Information Display 9. Engine oil pressure gauge WIC1243 METERS AND GAUGES 2-4 Instruments and controls ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 98

    1. Speedometer 2. Odometer/twin trip display 3. Change button SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/T win trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. The twin t ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 99

    T ACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev the engine into the red zone 䊊 1 . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en- gine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA TURE GAUGE The gauge in ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 100

    FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills. The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the ignition key is turned to OFF . The low fuel warning light comes on when the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low . Refill the fuel ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 101

    CAUTION ● This gauge is not designed to indicate low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.) ● If the gauge needle does not move with the proper amount of engine oil, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer. Continued vehicle operation in such a c ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 102

    CAUTION ● This gauge is not designed to indicate low automatic transmission fluid level. Use the dipstick to check the fluid level. (See “5-speed automatic transmission fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section.) ● If the gauge indicates automatic trans- mission fluid temperature over the nor- mal range, stop the vehicle a ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 103

    COMP ASS DISPLA Y Push the or button for about 1 sec- ond when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to toggle the compass direction display 䊊 1 on or off. The display will indicate the direction that the vehicle is heading. N: North E: East S: South W: W est If the display reads “C” , calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle i ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 104

    Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geo- graphical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens: 1. Press and hold the button for about 5 second ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 105

    1. With the display turned on, press and hold the button for about 10 seconds. The “CAL ” icon in the compass display will illu- minate. 2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle one and a half circles at a maximum speed of 6 MPH (10 km/h) . 3. After completing the circles, the display should return to normal. ● If the compass deviates ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 106

    or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light 4WD warning light ( model) High beam indicator light (Blue) Automatic T ransmission check warning light Low fuel warning light Malfunction indicator light (MIL) Automatic transmission park warning light ( model) Low tire pressure warning light Security indicator light or Brake warning light Master war ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 107

    W ARNING LIGHTS For additional information on warnings and indi- cators, see “V ehicle information display” later in this section. or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 108

    Parking brake indicator When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied. Low brake fluid warning light When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied, st ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 109

    If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine and allow it to cool. If the light remains on after checking the oil and coolant, stop the en- gine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop. This light is not designed to indicate a low oil or low coolant level. Ch ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 110

    The low tire pressure warning light warns of low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not functioning properly . After the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, this light illuminates for about 1 second and turns off. Low tire pressure warning: If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the warning light will illuminate. ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 111

    ● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting. ● Replacing ti ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 112

    WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner systems will not op- erate in an accident. T o help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. INDICA T OR LIGHTS For additional informati ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 113

    – avoid steep uphill grades. – if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed. The Malfunction Indicator Light may stop blinking and come on steady . Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. Y ou do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. CAUTION Continued vehicle operation without hav- ing the emission control s ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 114

    Light reminder chime With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi- tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if the headlights or parking lights are on. T urn the headlight control switch off before leav- ing the vehicle. The vehicle information display 䊊 1 is located to the left of the speedometer. It displays such items as: ● ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 115

    The icons at the bottom of the display screen show the options available: ENTER — Press the INFO button to select a highlighted option. NEXT — Rotate the INFO button to high- light an option. Warning mode The warning mode can be selected to view any warnings that may be present. Once the screen is selected you have the option of skipping the wa ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 116

    V ehicle information display warnings and indicators 1. Door and liftgate open warning 2. Lock warning (NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ model) 3. Low fuel warning 4. Low windshield-washer fluid warning 5. No key warning (NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ model) 6. Parking brake warning 7. Shift P warning (NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ model) 8. Cruise main switch ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 117

    10. NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ battery discharge indicator (NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ model) 11. T ransfer 4L O position indicator ( model) 12. 4WD shift indicator ( model) 13. Shift selector position indicator 14. Loose fuel cap warning 15. Check tire pressure waning Door and liftgate open warning This warning illuminates when a door, the liftgat ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 118

    Cruise main switch indicator This indicator illuminates when the cruise control main switch is pushed. The indicator turns off when the main switch is pushed again. When the cruise main switch indicator illuminates, the cruise control system is operational. Cruise set switch indicator light The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled b ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 119

    Y our vehicle has two types of security systems: ● V ehicle security system ● NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System VEHICLE SECURITY S Y STEM The vehicle security system provides visual and audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors when the system is armed. It is not, however, a motion detection type system that activates when a vehicle is ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 120

    ● If the key is turned slowly when locking the driver’s door, the system may not arm. Furthermore, if the key is turned beyond the vertical position toward the unlock position to remove the key, the system may be disarmed when the key is removed. If the indicator light fails to glow for a period of time, unlock the door once and lock it again. ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 121

    Security indicator light The security indicator light blinks whenever the ignition switch is placed in the L OCK, OFF or ACC position. This function indicates the NISSAN V e- hicle Immobilizer System is operational. If the NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System is mal- functioning, the light will remain on while the ignition switch is placed in the ON ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 122

    CAUTION ● Do not operate the washer continu- ously for more than 30 seconds. ● Do not operate the washer if the windshield-washer reservoir is empty. ● Do not fill the windshield-washer reser- voir with washer fluid concentrates at full strength. So methyl alcohol based windshield-washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 123

    T o defrost the rear window glass and outside mirrors: Start the engine and push the rear window de- froster switch. The rear window defroster indica- tor light on the display screen comes on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes. CAUTION When cleaning the ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 124

    Autolight system The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically . The autolight system can: ● T urn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights au- tomatically when it is dark. ● T urn off all the lights when it is light. ● K eep all the lights on for a period o ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 125

    Be sure you do not put anything on top of the autolight sensor 䊊 1 located in the top side of the instrument panel. The autolight sensor controls the autolight ; if it is cov- ered, the autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark out and the headlights will illuminate. If this occurs while parked with the engine off and the ignition switch placed in ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 126

    ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. WARNING When the daytime running light system is active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others. INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL The instrument b ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 127

    FOG LIGHT SWIT CH (if so equipped) T o turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch to the position, then turn the fog light switch to the position. T o turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch in the AUT O position, the headlights must be on, then turn the fog light switch to the position. T o turn the fog lights off, turn the fog lig ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 128

    T o sound the horn, push near the horn icon of the steering wheel. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. T am- pering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. 1. Start the engine. 2. Push the L O or HI position of the switch, as ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 129

    ● If any malfunctions are found or the heated seat does not operate, turn the switch off and have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer. ● The battery could run down if the seat heater is operated while the engine is not running. The heated steering wheel system is designed to operate only when the surface temperature of the steering wheel i ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 130

    The vehicle should be driven with the V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv- ing conditions. If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow , the VDC system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck ve ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 131

    WARNING ● The front sonar system is a convenience but it is not a substitute for proper driving. ● The rear sonar system is a convenience but it is not a substitute for proper back - ing. Always turn and check that it is safe to do so before backing up. Always back up slowly. The front sonar system: ● is active when the ignition is in the ON ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 132

    For additional information, refer to “T ow mode” in the “T echnical and consumer information” sec- tion later in this manual. Front row LIC1193 2nd row LIC0550 POWER OUTLET Instruments and controls 2-39 ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 133

    The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. The power outlets located on the driver’s side of the instrument panel and in the luggage area are powered directly by the vehicle’s battery . The power outlets located on the passenger’s side of the instrument panel and in the 2nd row are powered only when ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 134

    CONSOLE BO X Console box storage trays Console box storage Pull up on the lever 䊊 1 to open the console box lid 䊊 2 . Console box lock Use the master key to lock 䊊 1 or unlock 䊊 2 the console box. LIC1369 LIC1370 LIC1371 Instruments and controls 2-41 ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 135

    GL OVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the master key when locking 䊊 1 or unlocking 䊊 2 the glove box. WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop. SUNGLASSES HOLDER T o open the sunglasses holder, push and release. Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder. WARN ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 136

    MAP POCKETS SEA TBACK POCKET The seatback pocket is located on the back of the driver seat. The pocket can be used to store maps. OVERHEAD CONSOLE LIC1195 LIC0575 Small bin LIC0568 Instruments and controls 2-43 ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 137

    Storage bins WARNING Keep storage bins closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop. Push the button to open a storage bin. Push the lid up to close. CUP HOLDERS CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it can scald you or your ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 138

    P osition the arm on the adjustable cup holder so that the cup is held securely . T o open the 2nd row cup holders (rear of the front console) , lower the lid. T o close, raise the lid. Adjustable LIC1373 2nd row (rear of front console) LIC0554 2nd row center console (if so equipped) LIC0555 Instruments and controls 2-45 ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 139

    CAUTION ● Do not use bottle holder for any other objects that could be thrown about in the vehicle and possibly injure people during sudden braking or an accident. ● Do not use bottle holder for open liquid containers. 2nd row bench (if so equipped) LIC0556 3rd row LIC0557 Bottle holder WIC1197 2-46 Instruments and controls ...

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    2ND ROW CENTER CONSOLE (if so equipped) Pull up on the lever to open the console box lid. Removing the 2nd row center console box T o remove the 2nd row center console box: 䊊 1 Lift out the cup holder tray . 䊊 2 Pull up on the handle to tilt the console box up. 䊊 3 Move the console box toward the front of the vehicle and lift it out. T o rein ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 141

    CARGO AREA ST ORAGE BIN T o open the cargo area storage bin, pull down on the tab and pull the lid off. CAUTION Placing additional items in the area speci- fied for the jack may dent body panel or damage power back door assembly (if so equipped) . T o access the floor storage area, push down 䊊 1 to raise the handle, then pull up on the handle 䊊 ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 142

    WARNING ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col- lision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. ● Use suitable ropes and hooks to secure cargo. ● Never allow anyone to ride in the lug- gage area. It is extremely da ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 143

    ROOF RACK WARNING ● Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is loaded at or near the cargo carrying capacity, especially if the significant portion of that load is carried on the roof rack. ● Heavy loading of the roof rack has the potential to affect the vehicle stability and handling during sudden or abnor- mal handling maneuvers. ● Roof rack ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 144

    Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof rack. Do not load more than 200 lbs (91 kg) on entire roof rack. Be sure load is evenly distributed across both crossbars. Be careful that your ve- hicle does not exceed the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR front and rear) . The GVWR and GA WR are located on ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 145

    1. Window lock button 2. P ower door lock switch 3. Front passenger side automatic switch 4. Right rear passenger window switch 5. Left rear passenger window switch 6. Driver side automatic switch Driver’s side power window switch The driver’s side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close the front and rear passenger windows. T ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 146

    Rear power window switch The rear power window switches open or close only the corresponding windows. T o open the window , push the switch and hold it down 䊊 1 .T o close the window , pull the switch up 䊊 2 . Locking passengers’ windows When the window lock button is depressed, only the driver’s side window can be opened or closed. Push it ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 147

    POWER VENT WINDOWS (if so equipped) Use the vent window switch located on the driv- er’s side of the instrument panel to open and close the power vent windows. The windows cannot be operated separately . T o open the power vent windows press and hold the switch. T o close the windows pull up and hold the switch. The power vent windows operate whe ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 148

    AUT OMA TIC MOONROOF The moonroof will only operate when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The auto- matic moonroof is operational for a period of time, even if the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or OFF position. If the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door is opened during this period of about 45 seconds, power to t ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 149

    When tilting down: If the control unit detects something caught in the moonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will im- mediately tilt up. If the auto-reverse function malfunctions and re- peats opening or tilting up the moonroof, keep pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds after it happens; the moonroof will fully close gradually . Make sur ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 150

    ● The driver’s door is opened and then closed while the key is removed from the ignition switch. ● The key is removed from the ignition switch while all doors are closed. The lights will turn off while the timer is activated when: ● The driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, a key , or the power door lock switch. ● The ignition switch i ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 151

    The personal lights on the overhead console can be swiveled 360 degrees. T o turn on the light, press the button. Press the button again to turn off the light. T o turn the map lights on, press the switches. T o turn them off, press the switches again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a d ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 152

    The HomeLink 姞 Universal T ransceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into one built-in device. HomeLink 姞 Universal T ransceiver: ● Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF) devices such as garage doors, gates, home and office lighting, entry door locks and se- curity syste ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 153

    3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink 姞 button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter but- ton. DO NO T release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. 4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLink 姞 flashes, changing from a “slow blink” to a “rapidly flashing blink” . ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 154

    NO TE: When programming a garage door opener, etc ., it is advised to unplug the device dur- ing the “cycling” process to prevent pos- sible damage to the garage door opener components. OPERA TING THE HOMELINK 姞 UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER The HomeLink 姞 Universal T ransceiver (once pro- grammed) may now be used to activate the ga- rage door, etc ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 155

    FCC Notice: For USA: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: Changes or modifications not expressly appr ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 156

    3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments K e y s .............................................3 - 2 NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ (if so equipped) .........3 - 2 NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System keys .........3 - 4 Doors ............................................3 - 5 Locking with key ................................3 - 5 Locking with inside lock knob ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 157

    1. T wo master keys (black) with transpon- der chip and chrome NISSAN brand symbol on one side 2. V alet key (black) with transponder chip 3. K ey number plate 4. T ransponder chip A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet) , not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see a ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 158

    Never leave these keys in the vehicle. As many as 4 Intelligent K eys can be registered and used with one vehicle. The new keys must be registered by a NISSAN dealer prior to use with the Intelligent K ey and NISSAN V ehicle Immobi- lizer System of your vehicle. Since the registra- tion process requires erasing all memory in the Intelligent K ey co ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 159

    CAUTION Always carry the mechanical key installed in the Intelligent Key slot. See “Doors” in this section and “Storage” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual. V alet hand-off When you have to leave a key with a valet, give them the Intelligent K ey itself and keep the me- chanical key with you to protect your belongi ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 160

    When the doors are locked using one of the following methods, the doors can not be opened using the inside or outside door handles. The doors must be unlocked to open the doors. WARNING ● Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent per ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 161

    L OCKING WITH INSIDE L OCK KNOB T o lock the door without the key , move the inside lock knob to the lock position 䊊 1 , then close the door. T o unlock the door without the key , move the inside lock knob to the unlock position 䊊 2 . L OCKING WITH POWER DOOR L OCK SWIT CH T o lock all the doors without a key , push the door lock switch (driver ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 162

    4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard indicator will flash once. 5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each setting change. When the automatic door unlock system is deac- tivated, the doors do not unlock when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position ( ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 163

    Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle before locking the doors. The keyfob can operate at a maximum distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle. As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one vehicle. For information concerning the purchase and use of additional keyf ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 164

    ● When the button is pressed with all doors locked, the hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a re- minder that the doors are already locked. ● If a door is open and you press the button, the doors will lock but the horn will not beep and the hazard warning lights will not flash. The horn may or may not beep. For vehicles ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 165

    Opening windows The keyfob allows you to open windows equipped with automatic operation simultane- ously . ● T o open the windows, press the but- ton on the keyfob for longer than 3 sec- onds after all doors are unlocked. The door windows will open while pressing the button on the keyfob. The door windows cannot be closed by using the keyfob. Ope ...

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    Using the interior lights Press the button on the keyfob once to turn on the interior lights and puddle lights (if so equipped) . For additional information, refer to “Interior light” in the “Instruments and controls” section in this manual. Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the key ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 167

    WARNING ● Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufac- turer for the possible influences before use. ● The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pressed. The FA A advises the radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and comm ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 168

    ignition switch. Pay special attention that the vehicle battery is not completely discharged. As many as 4 Intelligent K eys can be registered and used with one vehicle. For information about the purchase and use of additional Intelligent K eys, contact a NISSAN dealer. CAUTION Listed below are conditions or occur- rences which will damage the Inte ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 169

    OPERA TING RANGE The Intelligent K ey functions can only be used when the Intelligent K ey is within the specified operating range from the request switch 䊊 1 . When the Intelligent K ey battery is discharged or strong radio waves are present near the operat- ing location, the Intelligent K ey operating range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 170

    ● T o prevent the Intelligent Key from being left inside the vehicle, make sure you carry the Intelligent K ey with you and then lock the doors. ● Do not pull the door handle before pushing the door handle request switch. The door will be unlocked but will not open. Release the door handle once and pull it again to open the door. NISSAN INTELLI ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 171

    NO TE: ● Doors lock with the door handle request switch while the ignition switch is not in the L OCK position. ● Doors do not lock by pushing the door handle request switch while any door is open. However, doors lock with the me- chanical key even if any door is open. ● Doors do not lock with the door handle request switch with the Intellige ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 172

    Unlocking doors 1. Carry the Intelligent K ey . 2. Push the door handle request switch. 3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once. 4. Push the door handle request switch again within 30 seconds to unlock all doors. For power liftgate opening: 1. Carry the Intelligent K ey . 2. Pull the power liftgate handle or press ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 173

    ● When the Intelligent K ey battery is dis- charged. CAUTION When locking the doors using the Intelli- gent Key, be sure not to leave the key in the vehicle. Locking doors 1. Place the ignition switch in the L OCK posi- tion. 2. Close all doors. 3. Press the button on the Intelligent Ke y. 4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn bee ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 174

    Unlocking doors 1. Press the button on the Intelligent Ke y. 2. The hazard warning lights flash once. 3. Press the button again within 5 sec- onds to unlock all doors. All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 1 minute after pressing the button: ● Opening any doors. ● Pushing the ignition ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 175

    Releasing the rear lift gate Press the button for longer than 0.5 sec- onds to open the rear lift gate. The rear lift gate release button will not operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by pressing and holding ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 176

    Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the keyfob. NO TE: If you change the horn beep and light flash feature with the keyfob, the display screen (if so equipped) will not show the current mode and cannot be used to change the mode. Use the keyfob to return to the pre- vious mode and re-enable t ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 177

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE V erify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent K ey is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle system may respond differently than expected. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When stopping the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the dis- play and the inside warning c ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 178

    䊊 1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver side instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly . 䊊 2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to the side as illustrated with your fingertips and raise the hood. When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make sure it locks into place. WARNING ● Make sure the hood is compl ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 179

    OPERA TING THE MANUAL LIFT GA TE (if so equipped) The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors including the lift gate simultane- ously . T o open the lift gate, pull up on the handle. T o close, lower and push the lift gate down se- curely . OPERA TING THE POWER LIFT GA TE (if so equipped) NO TE: T o open, close or reverse the ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 180

    ● The keyfob button must be held for 0.5 sec- ond before the lift gate opens. ● The lift gate must be unlocked to open it with the outside opener handle. ● The switch on the rear pillar cannot be used to open the lift gate. A warning chime will sound if the shift selector is moved out of P (Park) during a power open operation. Power Close: Th ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 181

    Safe Mode: If the lift gate gas stays 䊊 1 lose pressure, the power lift gate safe mode is activated. When the safe mode is activated, the lift gate slowly closes. A continuous warning chime sounds until the lift gate is in the fully down position. Then the lift gate will be pulled to the closed and latched position by a motor. The power lift gate ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 182

    LIFT GA TE RELEASE WARNING ● Always be sure the lift gate has been closed securely to prevent it from open- ing while driving. ● Do not drive with the lift gate open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex - haust gas” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. CAUTION ● If the power ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 183

    T o open, pull up on the smaller outside handle to release the glass hatch, then pull up on the glass hatch. T o close, lower and push the glass hatch down securely . NO TE: The lift gate must be unlocked in order to open the glass hatch. WARNING Do not drive with the glass hatch open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the v ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 184

    ● The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will ap- pear if the fuel-filler cap is not properly tightened. Failure to tighten the fuel- filler cap properly after the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate. ● Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly may cause the Malfunc- tion Indicator Light (MIL) ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 185

    3. Push the INFO button 䊊 A on the instrument panel located behind the steering wheel for about 1 second to turn off the L OOSE FUEL CAP warning 䊊 B after tightening the fuel- filler cap. For additional information, see “Fuel recommen- dation” and “Flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel rec- ommendation” in the “T echnical and consumer info ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 186

    CAUTION Do not adjust the pedal position with your foot on the pedal. 䊊 1 T o block glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor. 䊊 2 T o block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount and swing the visor to the side. 䊊 3 T o block glare from the side and front, swing down the sub-sun visor. 䊊 4 Slide the ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 187

    V ANITY MIRRORS T o access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. The vanity mirror will illuminate when the mirror cover is open. REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The night position 䊊 1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position 䊊 2 when driving in daylight hours. ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 188

    T ype A With the ignition switch placed in the ON posi- tion, press the button as described: ● T o turn off the anti-glare feature, press the button. The indicator light will turn off. ● T o turn on the anti-glare feature, press the button again. The indicator light will turn on. The indicator light will illuminate when the auto- matic anti-gla ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 189

    T o turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again, press: ● the | button for inside mirrors without compass. ● the button for inside mirrors with compass. The indicator light will turn on. Some vehicles are also equipped with automatic anti-glare outside mirrors. For additional informa- tion, see “ Automatic anti-glare outside mirrors” in ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 190

    WARNING ● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear. Be careful when moving to the right. Using only this mirror could cause an accident. Use the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects. ● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. Y ou could lose control ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 191

    If one of the mirrors are manually operated or bumped, the mirror body can become loose at the pivot point. T o correct electronic mirror op- eration, cycle the mirrors by pushing the “CL OSE” switch until completely closed, then push the “OPEN” switch until the mirrors are in the open position. Automatic anti-glare outside mirrors (if so e ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 192

    MEMOR Y ST ORAGE FUNCTION T wo positions for the driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals, and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic drive positioner memory . Follow these procedures to use the memory sys- tem. 1. Place the shift selector in the P (Park) posi- tion. 2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. 3. Adjust the driver ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 193

    ● If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse opens, the memory storage function will be canceled and must be restarted before a stored memory position can be set again. Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to restart the memory storage function. Y ou can also restart the memory storage function using the following procedure. 1. Conne ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 194

    ● When the adjusting switch for the driver’s seat is turned on while the automatic drive positioner is operating. ● When the seat has been already moved to the memorized position. ● When no seat position is stored in the memory switch. ● When the shift selector is moved from P (Park) to any other position. ● When the driver’s door rem ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 195

    4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Control panel buttons — color screen without Navigation System (if so equipped) ..................4 - 2 How to use the NISSAN controller ...............4 - 3 How to select menus on the screen ..............4 - 4 How to use the ST A TUS button ..................4 - 4 How to use the INF ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 196

    NISSAN mobile entertainment system (MES) (if so equipped) .................................. 4-77 Digital video disc (DVD) player controls .......... 4-78 Remote control ................................ 4-79 Flip-down screen .............................. 4-79 Before operating the DVD mobile entertainment system .......................... 4-80 Play ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 197

    WARNING ● Positioning of the heating or air condi- tioning controls and display controls should not be done while driving in or- der that full attention may be given to the driving operation. ● Do not disassemble or modify this sys- tem. If you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or electrical shock. ● Do not use this system if you notice a ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 198

    CAUTION ● The glass display screen may break if it is hit with a hard or sharp object. If the glass screen breaks, do not touch it. Doing so could result in an injury. ● T o clean the display, never use a rough cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or any kind of solvent or paper towel with a chemical cleaning agent. They will scratch or deteriorate ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 199

    HOW T O SELECT MENUS ON THE SCREEN V ehicle functions are viewed on the center dis- play screen in menus. Whenever a menu selec- tion is made or menu item is highlighted, different areas on the screen provide you with important information. See the following for details: 1. Header: Shows the path used to get to the current screen (for example, pres ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 200

    Fuel economy Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel Economy” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button to display Average Fuel Economy , Distance to Empty and Fuel Economy Record. Distance to empty (MI or km) The Distance to Empty (D TE) mode provides you with an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refuel ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 201

    Tire pressure information (if so equipped) T o display tire pressure information, press the INFO button, then select the “Tire Pressure” key using the NISSAN controller and press the EN- TER button. Pressure indication in ** psi on the screen indi- cates that the pressure is being measured. After a few driving trips, the pressure for each tire ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 202

    Resetting the trip computer Each item in the trip computer can be reset to 0. Select the “Reset” key on the item that needs to be reset using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. T o reset all of the items in the trip computer select the “Reset ALL ” key and press the ENTER button. A confirmation screen will appear. Select the ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 203

    Resetting the maintenance interval T o reset the reminder schedule (distance) to 0 mi (km) , select the “Reset Distance” key using the NISSAN controller. Displaying the maintenance notice re- minder Select the “Interval Reminder ON” key to display the MAINTENANCE INFORMA TION automati- cally at the set maintenance interval. The indica- tor ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 204

    HOW T O USE THE SETTING BUTT ON When the SETTING button is pressed, the SET - TINGS screen will appear on the display . Y ou can select and/or adjust several functions, features and modes that are available for your vehicle. Use the NISSAN controller to select each item to be set and press the ENTER button. Display settings Select the “Display” ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 205

    Brightness/contrast : Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” key to adjust the brightness or contrast of the map background. Use the NISSAN controller to adjust the brightness to darker or brighter and the con- trast to lower or higher. The new settings are automatically saved when you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK but ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 206

    Beeps settings Select the “Beeps” key and press the ENTER button. The Beeps settings screen will appear. With this option on (indicator light illuminated) , a beep will sound if any control panel button is pressed. Clock The following display will appear after pressing the SETTING button, then selecting the “Clock” key using the NISSAN cont ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 207

    Time Zone: Select the “Time Zone” key; the Time Zone screen will appear. Select one of the following zones, depending on the current location, by selecting the correct time zone key and pressing the ENTER button to enable that time zone (indicator light will illumi- nate for that location) . ● Pacific ● Mountain ● Central ● Eastern ● ...

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    ● OK: Select to accept the changes made and return to the clock setting display . After selection/settings, press the BACK button or any other mode button to accept the changes. Comfort & Convenience settings (if so equipped) Select the “Comfort & Conv .” key by using the NISSAN controller and pressing the ENTER but- ton. The comfort ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 209

    Remote Key Response Horn: Select to turn on or turn off the horn beep mode used when the L OCK button on the keyfob is pressed. NO TE: If you change the horn beep or the lamp flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will not be changed with the display. Use the keyfob to return to the previous mode and re-enable the display control. Remote Key Respo ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 210

    Language / Units Use the NISSAN controller to select the “Lan- guage / Units” key . Select which setting you want to change using the NISSAN controller. Select Language: Select the “English” key , the “Français” key or the “Español” key to change the language shown on the display . Select Units: Select the “US” (mi, °F , MPG) ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 211

    OFF BUTT ON T o change the display brightness, press the OFF button. Pressing the button again will change the display to the day or the night display . The brightness can then be adjusted using the NISSAN controller. The display brightness can also be adjusted us- ing the + (brighter) button or the ⫺ (dimmer) button. If no operation is done with ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 212

    9. BACK (previous) button (P . 4-17) 10. ROUTE button* 11. Z OOM IN button* 12. MAP button* 13. Z OOM OUT button* *For Navigation system control buttons, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. **For information on the PHONE button, see “Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System with Navigation System” later in this section. When ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 213

    T o help ensure safe driving, some functions can- not be operated while driving. The on-screen functions that are not available while driving will be “grayed out” or muted. Park the vehicle in a safe location and then oper- ate the navigation system. WARNING ● AL WA YS give your full attention to driving. ● Avoid using vehicle features that ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 214

    Inputting characters: T ouch the letter or number key 䊊 1 . There are some options available when inputting characters. ● Uppercase: Shows uppercase characters. ● Lowercase: Shows lowercase characters. ● Space: Inserts a space. ● Symbols: Shows symbols such as the question mark (?) . ● Delete: Deletes the last inputted character with on ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 215

    2. Menu Selections: Shows the options to choose within that menu screen (for example, Auto Interior Illu- mination, etc.) . 3. UP/DOWN Movement Indicator: Shows that the NISSAN controller may be used to move UP/DOWN on the screen and select more options. 4. Screen Count: Shows the number of menu selections avail- able for that screen (for example, ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 216

    Fuel economy Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel Economy” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button to display Average Fuel Economy , Distance to Empty and Fuel Economy Record. Distance to empty (MI or km) The Distance to Empty (D TE) mode provides you with an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refuel ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 217

    Tire pressure information T o display tire pressure information, press the INFO button, then select the “Tire Pressure” key using the NISSAN controller and press the EN- TER button. Pressure indication in ** psi on the screen indi- cates that the pressure is being measured. After a few driving trips, the pressure for each tire will be displayed ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 218

    Resetting the trip computer Each item in the trip computer can be reset to 0. Select the “Reset” key on the item that needs to be reset using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. T o reset all of the items in the trip computer select the “Reset ALL ” key and press the ENTER button. A confirmation screen will appear; select the ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 219

    Resetting the maintenance interval T o reset the reminder schedule (distance) to 0 mi (km) , select the “Reset Distance” key using the NISSAN controller. Displaying the maintenance notice re- minder Select the “Interval Reminder ON” key to display the MAINTENANCE INFORMA TION automati- cally at the set maintenance interval. The indica- tor ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 220

    Other items Press the INFO button and select the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button to view information on the naviga- tion and voice recognition systems. V oice Recognition For V oice Recognition settings, refer to “NISSAN V oice Recognition system” in this section. Navigation version Refer to the separate ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 221

    Display settings Select the “Display” key and press the ENTER button. The Display settings screen will appear. Brightness/contrast : Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” key to adjust the brightness or contrast of the display background. Use the NISSAN controller to adjust the brightness to darker or brighter and the con- trast ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 222

    T o turn the screen on: ● Press the SETTING button and select the “Display” key and then select the “Display ON” key. Then set the screen to on by press- ing the ENTER button, or ● Hold the OFF button for approxi- mately two seconds and the message “re- suming display” will appear and the “Display ON” key will be automatically t ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 223

    Time Zone: Select the “Time Zone” key; the Time Zone screen will appear. Select one of the following zones, depending on the current location, by selecting the correct time zone key and pressing the ENTER button to enable that time zone (indicator light will illumi- nate for that location) . ● Pacific ● Mountain ● Central ● Eastern ● ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 224

    Auto Interior Illumination: Select to turn on or turn off the illumination of the interior lights when any door is unlocked. Auto Headlights Sensitivity: Select to adjust the sensitivity of the automatic headlights higher (right) or lower (left) . Auto Headlights Off Delay: Select to change the duration of the automatic headlight off timer from 0, ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 225

    When this item is turned to off, all the doors will be unlocked after the door unlock operation is performed once. Intelligent Key Lock / Unlock: Select to turn on or turn off the door lock/unlock function by pushing the door handle request switch. Intelligent Key Lock Reply: Select to change the sound of the Intelligent K ey mode used when a door ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 226

    Language / Units: Use the NISSAN controller to select the “Lan- guage / Units” key and press the ENTER button. Select which setting you want to change using the NISSAN controller and selecting either the “Select Language” key or the “Select Units” key by pressing the ENTER button. Select Language: Select the “English” key or the “ ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 227

    V olume and beeps settings Navigation volume For navigation volume settings refer to the sepa- rate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for infor- mation regarding these settings. Phone volume For phone volume settings refer to “Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System With Navigation Sys- tem” later in this section. Beep setting With this option o ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 228

    When the shift selector is shifted into the R (Reverse) position, the monitor display shows a rearward view from the vehicle. WARNING ● The system is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting large stationary ob- jects to help avoid damaging the ve- hicle. The system will not detect small objects below the bumper, and may not detect objects c ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 229

    ADJUSTING THE SCREEN T o adjust the quality of the screen, press the SETTING button. ● T o adjust the Display ON/OFF , Brightness, Tint, Color, Contrast, and Black Level of the RearView Monitor, press the SETTING but- ton with the RearView Monitor on, then touch one of the adjustment keys. Press the “–” or “+” key on the item and adjust ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 230

    Adjust air flow direction for the driver’s and pas- senger’s side vents 䊊 1 , center vents 䊊 2 , and rear passengers’ vents 䊊 3 and 䊊 4 by moving the vent slide and/or vent assemblies. For the driver’s and passenger’s side vents 䊊 1 , open or close by using the dial. Move the dial toward the position to open the vents or toward ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 231

    1. Driver’s temperature control dial/AUT O button 2. A/C ON/OFF button 3. Fan speed control (increase) 4. Front window defroster button 5. MODE button 6. Passenger’s temperature control dial/ DUAL button 7. System OFF 8. Fan speed control (decrease) 9. Rear window defroster button 10. Air recirculation button WARNING ● The air conditioner coo ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 232

    ● The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically . Air flow distribution, fan speed and A/C on/off are also controlled automatically . ● A visible mist may be seen coming from the vents in hot, humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly . This does not indicate a mal- function. Dehumidified defrosting or defo ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 233

    OPERA TING TIPS ● When the engine coolant temperature and outside air temperature are low , the air flow from the foot outlets may not operate for a maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera- ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally . The sunload sensor 䊊 1 , located on the ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 234

    1. Rear fan speed control dial 2. Rear airflow mode buttons 3. Rear temperature control dial CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the rear vent fan on and off and controls fan speed. Airflow mode buttons The airflow mode buttons select where the air flow is directed from. T emperature control dial The temperature control dial allows ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 235

    RADIO Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position and press the VOL (volume)/ON·OFF (power) knob to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, the ignition switch should be placed in the ACC position. Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- ings, bridge ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 236

    SA TELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so equipped) When the satellite radio is used for the first time or the battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may not work properly . This is not a mal- function. W ait more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON and the vehicle outside of any metal or large building for satellite radio to receive all of the ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 237

    ● Do not expose the CD to direct sun- light. ● CDs that are in poor condition or are dirty, scratched or covered with finger- prints may not work properly. ● The following CDs may not work prop- erly: ● Copy control compact disc s (CCCD) ● Recordable compact disc s (CD-R) ● Rewritable compact disc s (CD-RW) ● Do not use the following ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 238

    ● WMA — Windows Media Audio (WMA)* is a compressed audio format created by Micro- soft as an alternative to MP3. The WMA codec offers greater file compression than the MP3 codec, enabling storage of more digital audio tracks in the same amount of space when compared to MP3s at the same level of quality . ● Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the nu ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 239

    Playback order: Music playback order of a CD/CF with MP3 or WMA files is as illustrated. ● The names of folders not containing MP3 or WMA files are not shown in the display . ● If there is a file in the top level of the disc, “Root Folder” is displayed. ● The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing softw ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 240

    Specification chart : Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW , CF Supported file systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW: ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Apple ISO, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. CompactFlash card: F A T12, FA T16, FA T32 Supported versions*1 MP3 V ersion MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5 Sampling frequency 8 kHz - 48 kHz Bit rate ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 241

    T roubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the CD/CF was inserted correctly. Check if the CD/CF is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there is a temperature increase error, the player will ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 242

    1. RADIO AM·FM button* 2. PRESET A·B·C button 3. RPT button 4. speaker control button 5. RDM button 6. P AUSE·MUTE button 7. REAR CTRL button 8. SCAN button 9. TRACK button 10. SEEK/CA T button 11. TUNE/FLDR and AUDIO control knob 12. CD load button 13. Station and CD select (1 - 6) buttons 14. CD eject button 15. VOL/ON·OFF control knob 16. D ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 243

    *When the RADIO AM·FM button is pressed, the satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an optional satellite re- ceiver and antenna are installed and an XM 姞 satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. FM/AM/SA T RADIO WITH COMP ACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (if so equipped) For all oper ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 244

    For information on how to use the NISSAN con- troller, see “How to use the NISSAN controller” earlier in this section. Precision phased audio (if so equipped) : T o turn on or off the precision phased audio, press the SETTING button. Select the “ Audio” key using the NISSAN controller, then press the ENTER button, the audio settings screen ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 245

    CD/MP3 display mode While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD certain text might be able to be displayed (when CD encoded with text is being used) . Depending on how the CD or MP3/WMA CD is encoded the following text might be able to be displayed by selecting the “T ext” key using the NISSAN controller and pressing the ENTER but- ton: ● Folder ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 246

    The FM stereo indicator ST will illuminate during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio will automatically change from stereo to monaural reception. TUNE/FLDR (T uning) knob: T o manually tune the radio, turn the TUNE/FLDR knob to the right or left. SEEK/CA T and TRACK tuning buttons: Press the SEEK/CA T button or ...

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    button: T o insert a CD in the CD changer, press the button for less than 1.5 seconds. Se- lect the loading slot by pressing the CD insert select button (1 – 6) , then insert the CD. T o insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, press and hold the button for more than 1.5 seconds. The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate on the display when CDs are loade ...

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    1 TRK RPT : The track that is currently playing will be repeated 1 FOLDER RPT : The folder that is currently being accessed will be repeated. RDM button: When the RDM button is pressed while the com- pact disc is played, the play pattern can be changed as follows: CD: ALL DISC MIX → 1 DISC MIX → ALL DISC MIX MP3/WMA CD: ALL DISC MIX → 1 DISC ...

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    AUX jack The AUX jack 䊊 1 is located below the air condi- tioner controls. The AUX audio input jack accepts any standard analog audio input, such as from a portable cassette tape player, MP3 player or a laptop computer. Press the DISC·AUX button to play a compatible device when it is plugged into the AUX jack. WHA0948 4-54 Monitor, climate, audi ...

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    1. PRESET A·B·C button 2. DISC/AUX button 3. speaker control button 4. REAR CTRL button 5. SCAN·RPT button 6. TRACK button 7. SEEK/CA T button 8. TUNE/FLDR and AUDIO control knob 9. CompactFlash 姞 insert slot 10. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 11. CD eject button 12. VOL/ON·OFF control knob 13. AM·FM/SA T button* 14. MUSIC BO X button WHA094 ...

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    *When the AM·FM/SA T button is pressed, the satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an optional satellite re- ceiver and antenna are installed and an XM 姞 satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. FM/AM/SA T RADIO WITH COMP ACT DISC (CD) PLA YER (if so equipped) For all opera ...

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    Precision phased audio (if so equipped) : T o turn on or off the precision phased audio, press the SETTING button. Then touch the “ Au- dio” key; the audio settings screen will be dis- played. T ouch the “Precision Phased Audio ON” key . If the amber indicator light is displayed, the precision phased audio is enabled. T ouching the “Preci ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 253

    CD/MP3 display mode While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD certain text might be able to be displayed (when CD encoded with text is being used) . Depending on how the CD or MP3/WMA CD is encoded the following text might be able to be displayed by touching the “T ext” key: ● Folder displays the name of the current folder being accessed. ● ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 254

    TUNE/FLDR (T uning) knob: T o manually tune the radio, turn the TUNE/FLDR knob to the right or left. SEEK/CA T and TRACK tuning buttons: Press the SEEK/CA T button or the TRACK button for less than 1.5 seconds to tune from high to low or low to high frequen- cies and stop at the next broadcasting station. SCAN·RPT (SCAN tuning) button: Press the S ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 255

    SEEK/CA T and TRACK buttons: When the SEEK/CA T button is pressed while a compact disc is playing, the track being played returns to its beginning. Press several times to skip back through tracks. The compact disc will go back the number of times the button is pressed. When the TRACK button is pressed while the compact disc is playing, the next tra ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 256

    (SPEAKER CONTROL) button: Press the button to turn the rear speakers off and the headphones on. Press this button again to turn rear seat speakers back on and the headphones off. CD EJECT button: When the button is pressed with the com- pact disc loaded, the compact disc will be ejected. When the button is pressed while the compact disc is being pl ...

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    DISC/AUX button: When the DISC/AUX button is pressed with the system off and the CF card inserted, the system will turn on. If another audio source is playing and a CF card is inserted, press the DISC/AUX but- ton repeatedly until the center display changes to the CompactFlash 姞 mode. CF display mode While listening to CF certain text might be ab ...

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    If you press and hold the SEEK/CA T (re- wind) button or the TRACK (fast forward) button for more than approximately 1.5 seconds, the CF card will play while rewinding or fast forwarding. When the SEEK/CA T (rewind) button or the TRACK (fast forward) button is released, the CF card will return to the normal playing speed. The NISSAN controller can ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 259

    NO TE: If the hard drive needs to be replaced due to a malfunction, all stored music data will be erased. Recording CDs 1. Operate the audio system to play a CD. For information on playing CDs, see “Com- pact Disc (CD) player operation” earlier in this section. 2. T ouch the “REC” key . REC CD appears on the screen. NO TE: ● The system st ...

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    If the title information of the track being recorded is stored either in the hard drive or in the CD, the title is automatically displayed on the screen. For title acquisition from the hard-disk drive, music recognition technology and related data are pro- vided by Gracenote 姞 . T o view the details of the track, touch the “T ext” key on the ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 261

    Stopping playback: The system stops playing when: ● Another mode (radio, CD, CompactFlash 姞 or AUX) is selected. ● The audio system is turned off. ● The ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. SEEK/CA T and TRACK buttons: Press the SEEK/CA T button while a track is playing to return to the beginning of the current track. Press the TR ...

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    ● Play by Date Plays tracks in each album. The albums are sorted in order of the date when they were stored in the system. ● Play by Mood Plays music from one of the following moods: – Relaxing Music – Lively Music – Slow Music – Upbeat Music ● Play by Category Plays music from one of the following cat- egories: – My Favorites – H ...

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    ● Search Song Details Set the conditions and touch the “Start Song Search” key to search for a desired song that is stored in the system. The con- ditions are as follows: – Music T empo (All, Slow , Normal and Fast) – Decade (All, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, ’00s, ’10s and After) – Group (All, Male Artist, Female Artist, Group and Duo) ...

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    Music Box text display: While listening to a track in the Music Box audio system you can view certain text. T ouch the “T ext” key to display the following information for each item: ● Set Mood Set the mood category of the track to “Re- laxing Music” , “Lively Music” , “Slow Music” or “Upbeat Music” . ● Delete T rack Delete ...

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    Y ou can also listen to the beginning of each track that has been deleted by performing the follow- ing: 1. T ouch the “Menu” key and then the “Music Box System Info.” key on the screen. 2. T ouch the “Deleted Items” key and then the “Play Sample” key . Music Box settings T o set up the Music Box system to your preferred settings, t ...

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    ● Title T ext Priority: Set the priority to CDDB (Compact Disc Data Base) to acquire track information from the Gracenote 姞 Database or set to CD TEXT to acquire the information from CDs. ● Delete ALL Music Box Data: Delete all music data stored on the hard- disk. Gracenote 姞 NO TE: ● The information contained in the Gracenote 姞 Databas ...

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    web page for the Gracenote Privacy P olicy for the Gracenote MusicID Service. The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “ AS IS.” Gracenote makes no representations or warran- ties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to del ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 268

    ● Do not use a conventional record cleaner or alcohol intended for industrial use. ● A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges. Remove the rough edges by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated. CF cards: CAUTION Do not force the CompactFlash 姞 card into the CompactFlash 姞 player slot. Fo ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 269

    1. V olume control switch 2. MODE select switch 3. POWER on/off switch 4. T uning switch 1. V olume control switch 2. Phone operation switch 3. POWER on and MODE select switch 4. T uning switch STEERING WHEEL SWIT CH FOR AUDIO CONTROL The audio system can be operated using the controls on the steering wheel. POWER on/off switch If you have the T yp ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 270

    T uning Memory change (radio) : While in one of the preset radio station banks (A , B or C) , push the tuning switch or for less than 1.5 seconds to change to the next preset station in memory . Seek tuning (radio) : Push the tuning switch or for more than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous radio station. Next/Previous track (CD/CF) : Push th ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 271

    1. VOL (volume) control button 2. MODE select button 3. speaker control button 4. NEXT button 5. SEEK button 6. Headphone jacks 7. Infrared headphone transmitter lens* *Red transmitters will be visible when infrared headphones are on. REAR AUDIO CONTROLS One or two infrared headphones are included if the vehicle is equipped with the DVD entertain- ...

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    NEXT button: When the NEXT button is pressed while in AM or FM mode, the radio will change to the next preset. The NEXT button does not function while in SA T radio mode or when playing a DVD or CD. ANTENNA Window antenna The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear passenger and driver side windows. CAUTION ● Do not place metalized film near t ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 273

    Movies will not be shown on the front display while the vehicle is in any drive position to reduce driver distraction. Audio is available when a movie is played. T o view movies in the front display , stop the vehicle in a safe location, move the shift selector to the P (Park) position and apply the parking brake. 1. EJECT button 2. DVD slot 3. Aux ...

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    1. POWER button 2. ST OP button 3. NEXT TRACK/CHAPTER and PREVI- OUS TRACK/CHAPTER button 4. TITLE button 5. ENTER button 6. DISPLA Y button 7. MODE button 8. SUBTITLE button 9. AUDIO button 10. ANGLE button 11. CLEAR button 12. P AUSE button 13. PLA Y button 14. F AST FORWARD/F AST REVERSE button 15. MENU button 16. NA VIGA TION keys 17. BACK butt ...

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    Headphones Power ON/OFF: Press the power button to turn the headphones on or off. V olume control: T urn the volume control knob to adjust the vol- ume. The headphones will automatically be turned off in 30 seconds if there is no sound during that period. T o prevent the battery from being dis- charged, keep the power supply turned off when not in ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 276

    Copyright and trademark ● The technology protected by the U.S. patent and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other right holders is adopted for this system. ● This copyright protected technology cannot be used without a permit from Macrovision Corporation. It is limited to be personal use, etc., as long as t ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 277

    Rear display: T o adjust the rear display mode, press the DISP (Display) button on the remote controller. T o adjust the display brightness, tint, color and contrast, select each key using the joystick on the remote controller and tilt the joystick to the right or left. Press the BACK button to apply the settings and return to the previous display ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 278

    DVD operation keys T o operate the DVD drive, touch the preferred key (if so equipped) or select the preferred key dis- played on the operation screen using the NISSAN controller. NO TE: If the display in your vehicle is not touch screen enabled; use the NISSAN controller and the ENTER button to operate the fol- lowing functions. For more informati ...

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    DVD settings T ouch the “Settings” key to adjust the following settings while playing a DVD. When all the changes have been made, press BACK button to save all the settings. NO TE: If the display in your vehicle is not touch screen enabled; use the NISSAN controller and the ENTER button to operate the fol- lowing functions. For more information ...

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    Audio: Some audio tracks specific to each DVD will be shown. For details, see the instructions attached to the DVD. Subtitle: Choose the preferred DVD subtitle language by touching the “ ” key or the “ ” key. Display Mode: Choose from the Full, Wide, Normal or Cinema mode by touching the “ ” key or the “ ” key . Angle: If the DVD co ...

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    DVD-AUX settings Select the “Settings” key using the NISSAN con- troller and press the ENTER button to adjust the following settings: ● Switch to DVD: Select this key to switch back to the DVD mode. ● Video Format: If the auxiliary source is in a different video format, select the “ ” key or the “ ” key using the NISSAN controller a ...

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    The display will show the “ AUX” in the upper left corner of the display for 4 seconds once the Mode is changed to AUX. T o use the input jacks, refer to “ Auxiliary input jacks” in this section. PLA Y : When the PLA Y button on the remote control is pressed, the player will play . In play mode, the display will briefly show on the upper le ...

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    MENU: If the media is in PLA Y mode and the MENU button is pressed, the DVD menu will appear on the screen. Use the Navigation K eys to navigate within the menu and use ENTER to select the item. Press the MENU button again to return to PLA Y mode. TITLE: Press the TITLE button to return the DVD media to the “title” of the DVD. Press the TITLE b ...

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    HOW T O HANDLE THE DVD CAUTION ● Handle a DVD by its edges. Never touch the surface of the disc . ● T o clean a disc , wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular motion. ● Do not use a conventional record cleaner, benzine, thinner or alcohol in- tended for industrial use ...

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    ● DVDs with a region code other than “1” . The region code 䊊 A is displayed in a small symbol printed on the top of the DVD 䊊 B . ● DVDs that are not round. ● DVDs with a paper label. ● DVDs that are warped, scratched, or have unequal edges. ● Recordable digital video disc s (DVD+R) . ● Rewritable digital video disc s (DVD+RW) . ...

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    If the battery is removed for any reason other than replacement, close the lid se- curely. ● If you will not be using the remote control for long periods of time, remove the batteries. ● Replacement of the batteries is needed when the remote control only functions at extremely close distances to the DVD player or not at all. ● Be careful not ...

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    CAUTION ● Keep the antenna as far away as pos- sible from the electronic control modules. ● Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in (20 cm) away from the electronic con- trol system harnesses. Do not route the antenna wire next to any harness. ● Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio as recommended by the manufacturer. ● Connect the ground wir ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 288

    Y our NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com- patible Bluetooth 姞 enabled cellular phone, you can set up the wireless connection between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module. With Bluetooth 姞 wireless technology , you can make or receive a hands-free telephone call with your cellular ...

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    – Y our cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed. ● When the radio wave condition is not ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it may be difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur- ing a call. ● Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded by metal or far away from the in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone quali ...

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    Operating tips T o get the best performance out of the NISSAN V oice Recognition system, observe the following: ● K eep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.) , which may prevent the system from recognizing voice commands correctly . ● W ait un ...

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    ● Numbers can be spoken in small groups. The system will prompt you to continue en- tering digits, if desired. Example: 1-800-662-6200 – “One eight zero zero” The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more. – “six six two” The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more. – “six two zero zero” ● Say ? ...

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    PHONE/END Press the button to cancel a VR session or end a call. GETTING ST ARTED The following procedures will help you get started using the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System with NISSAN V oice Recognition. For ad- ditional command options, refer to “List of voice commands” in this section. Choosing a language Y ou can interact with the B ...

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    4. Say: “New phone” 䊊 C . The system acknowl- edges the command and asks you to initiate pairing from the phone handset 䊊 D . The pairing procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone model. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details. Y ou can also visit www .nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instruc- tions on p ...

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    LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS Main Menu “Call” or “Call International” “Phone Book” “Memo Pad” “Setup” When you press and release the button on the steering wheel, you can choose from the commands on the Main Menu. The following pages describe these commands and the com- mands in each sub-menu. Remember to wait for the tone before spea ...

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    “Call back” 䊊 D Use the Call Back command to dial the number of the last incoming call within the vehicle. The system acknowledges the command, re- peats the number and begins dialing. If a call back number does not exist, the system announces, “There is no number to call back” and ends the VR session. International For dialing more than ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 296

    NO TE: Each phone has its own separate phone book. Y ou cannot access Phone A’s phone book if you are currently connected with Phone B . “New entry” 䊊 A Use the New Entry command to store a new name in the system. When prompted by the system, say the name you would like to give the new entry . For example, say: “Mary .” If the name is t ...

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    The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details. Y ou can also visit www .nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions on transferring phone numbers from NISSAN recommended cellular phones. The system repeats the number and prompts you for the next command. When you have finished enter ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 298

    “Setup” Main Menu “Setup” “Pair Phone” 䊊 A “List Phone” 䊊 B “Select Phone” 䊊 C “Change Priority” 䊊 D “Delete Phone” 䊊 E “Select Ringtone” 䊊 F “Bluetooth Off” 䊊 G Use the Setup command to change options as- sociated with the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System. “Pair phone” 䊊 A Use the Pair P ...

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    and you change the priority level of Phone C to Level 1, then: Priority Level 1 = Phone C Priority Level 2 = Phone B Priority Level 3 = Phone A “Delete phone” 䊊 E Use the Delete Phone command to delete a specific phone or all phones from the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System. The system announces the names of the phones already paired wit ...

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    6. V oice memory A or memory B is selected automatically . If both memory locations are already in use, the system will prompt you to overwrite one. Follow the instructions pro- vided by the system. 7. When preparation is complete and you are ready to begin, press the button. 8. The SA mode will be explained. Follow the instructions provided by the ...

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    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved. Symptom Solution System fails to interpret the command correctly ...

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    WARNING ● Use a phone after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use a phone while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. ● If you are unable to devote full attention to vehicle operation while talking on the phone, pull off the road to a safe location and stop you ...

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    module when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the paired cellular phone turned on and carried in the vehicle. Y ou can register up to 5 different Bluetooth 姞 cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module. However, you can talk on only one cellular phone at a time. NISSAN V oice Recognition system supports the phone commands, ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 304

    REGULA T ORY INFORMA TION FCC Regulatory information – CAUTION: T o maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regula- tions. – Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: 1. This device ma ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 305

    NO TE: If a phone is already paired with the sys- tem, Step 1 will not work. T o pair another phone, press the SETTING button, then se- lect the “Phone” key and press the ENTER button. Scroll to the bottom of the list and select the “Bluetooth Setup” key and press the ENTER button. Select the “Pair Phone” key, and press the ENTER button ...

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    PHONEBOOK Up to 40 phone numbers can be stored in the phonebook. 1. Press the SETTING button, then select the “Phone” key and press the ENTER button. 2. Select the “Phonebook” key and press the ENTER button. 3. Select one of the “None (Add New)” keys from the name list of the phonebook and press the ENTER button. 4. Select the “T rans ...

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    7. When the phonebook download is com- pleted, the screen will return to the name list of the phonebook. There are different methods to input a phone number. Select one of the following options for Step 4 above. Enter Data by Keypad: Input the name and phone number manually us- ing the keypad displayed on the screen. For in- formation on how to use ...

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    4. After the call is over, perform one of the following to finish the call: a. Select the “Hang up” key on the Call in Progress screen and press the ENTER button. b. Press the switch on the steering wheel. c. When the Call in Progress screen is dis- played, press the PHONE button on the instrument panel to hang up. If any other screen is curren ...

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    Answer: Accept an incoming call to talk. On Hold: Put an incoming call on hold. Reject Call: Reject an incoming call. T o finish the call, follow one of the procedures listed below: a. T ouch the “Reject Call” key on the display . b. Press the PHONE button on the instrument panel. c. Press and hold the phone button on the steering wheel switche ...

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    ENDING A CALL T o finish the call, perform one of the following procedures: ● Select the “Hang up” key on the Call in Progress display and press the ENTER but- ton. ● Push the switch on the steering wheel. ● When the Call in Progress screen is dis- played, press the PHONE button on the instrument panel to hang up. If any other screen is c ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 311

    ● Download All: Download all of the contacts registered in the Bluetooth 姞 cellular phone. Availability of this function depends on each cellular phone. The memory downloading procedure from the cellular phone also varies according to each cellular phone. See your cellular phone Owner’s Manual for more details. ● Delete Downloaded Phonebook ...

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    ● Priority Change If multiple phones are registered to the sys- tem, you can change the priority of the phones on the shown list. The system shows the priority level of each phone. Select phone to change priority . Then, select an- other phone to swap priority levels. ● Remove Paired Phone: Delete a registered cellular phone from the paired lis ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 313

    Y ou can also adjust the volume of an incoming voice during a call by pushing the volume control switch on the steering wheel or by turning the volume control knob on the instrument panel. NISSAN V oice Recognition allows hands-free operation of the systems equipped on this ve- hicle, such as phone and vehicle information. There are two voice recog ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 314

    NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION ST ANDARD MODE The Standard Mode enables control of naviga- tion, phone and vehicle information. With this setting active, commands that are available are always shown on the display and announced by the system. Displaying user guide If you use the NISSAN V oice Recognition system for the first time or you do not know how t ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 315

    ● Finding a Street Address T utorial for entering a destination by street address. ● Placing Calls T utorial for making a phone call by voice command operation. ● Help on Speaking Displays useful tips of speaking for correct command recognition by the system. ● V oice Recognition Settings Describes the available V oice Recognition settings. ...

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    Useful tips for correct operation Y ou can display useful speaking tips to help the system recognize your voice commands cor- rectly . 1. Select “Help on Speaking” . 2. Y ou can confirm the page by scrolling the screen using the NISSAN controller or touching the page down key . V oice recognition settings The available settings of the NISSAN V ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 317

    GIVING VOICE COMMANDS 1. Press the switch located on the steering wheel. 2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “W ould you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information or Help?” 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from to , speak a command. 4. Continue to follow the voice menu prompts an ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 318

    How to speak numbers V oice Recognition requires a certain way to speak numbers when giving voice commands. Refer to the following examples. General rule: ● Only single digits 0 (zero) to 9 can be used. ● When saying the phone number 800-662- 6200, the system will accept “eight- hundred” in addition to “eight zero zero” or “eight oh o ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 319

    Standard Mode command list Category Command: COMMAND ACTION Phone Displays Phone function commands. Navigation Displays Navigation function commands. Information Displays V ehicle Information. Help Displays User Guide. Navigation Command: COMMAND ACTION Address Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route (for continent ...

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    V oice command examples Some basic voice command examples are de- scribed here. For navigation system commands, see the sepa- rate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. Example 1 — Placing a call to the phone number 800-662-6200: 1. Press the switch located on the steering wheel. 2. The system announces, “W ould you like to access Phone, Navigati ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 321

    4. Say “Dial Number” . 5. Say “800” . 6. The system announces, “Please say the next three digits or dial, or say change number.” 7. Say “662” . LSU0018 LSU0019 LSU0020 4-126 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems ...

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    8. The system announces, “Please say the last four digits or say change number.” 9. Say “6200” . 10. The system announces, “Dial or Change Number?” 11. Say “Dial” . 12. The system makes a call to 800-662- 6200. NO TE: ● Y ou can also speak “800-662-6200” (10 continuous digits) or “662-6200” (7 con- tinuous digits) , if the ...

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    Example 2 — Placing an international call to the phone number 011-81-111-222-3333: 1. Press the switch located on the steering wheel. 2. The system announces, “W ould you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information or Help?” 3. Say “Phone” . 4. Say “International Call” . WHA1109 LSU0017 LSU0018 4-128 Monitor, climate, audio, phone a ...

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    5. Say “011811112223333” . 6. Say “Dial” . 7. The system makes a call to 011-81-111- 222-3333. NO TE: Any digit input format is available in the International Number input process, as well as the special characters such as star (*) , pound (#) , and plus (+) . NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION AL TERNA TE COMMAND MODE The Alternate Command Mode enab ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 325

    Activating Alternate Command Mode 1. Press the SETTING button on the instru- ment panel. 2. Highlight the “Others” key on the display and then press the ENTER button. 3. Highlight the “V oice Recognition” key and then press the ENTER button. 4. Highlight the “ Alternate Command Mode” key and press the ENTER button. 5. The confirmation m ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 326

    Only manual controls such as the touchscreen can navigate the command list menu. As an alternative to the voice command “Help” , you may access the command list using the fol- lowing steps: 1. Press the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Highlight the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. 3. Highlight the ...

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    5. Highlight a category using the NISSAN con- troller and press the ENTER button. The command list for the category selected is shown. 6. If necessary, scroll the screen using the NISSAN controller to view the entire list. 7. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen. WHA1126 4-132 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition s ...

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    Alternate Command Mode command list Navigation Command: COMMAND ACTION Home Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book. Address Book Displays the first 5 entries of the Address Book. Previous Destinations Sets a route to a previous destination. Previous Start Point Calculates a route to your previous starting point of the last rou ...

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    Phone Command: COMMAND ACTION Redial Makes a call to the last dialed number. Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits. Phonebook Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Phonebook. Outgoing Calls Shows the last 5 outgoing phone calls. Incoming Calls Shows the last 5 incoming phone calls. International Call Makes an i ...

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    V ehicle Information Command: COMMAND ACTION T raffic Info T urns the traffic information system on and off. Fuel Economy Displays Fuel Economy information. T rip Computer Displays T rip information. Maintenance Display Maintenance information. Tire Pressure Displays the Tire Pressure screen. Climate Control Command: COMMAND ACTION Climate Control ...

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    Displaying user guide Y ou can confirm how to use voice commands by accessing a simplified User Guide, which con- tains basic instructions and tutorials for several voice commands. 1. Press the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Highlight the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. 3. Highlight the “V oice Re ...

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    ● Placing Calls T utorial for making a phone call by voice command operation. ● Help on Speaking Displays useful tips for how to correctly speak commands in order for them to be properly recognized by the system. ● V oice Recognition Settings Describes the available V oice Recognition settings. ● Adapting the System to Y our Voice T utorial ...

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    2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Please say a command from the displayed list or say Help to show all commands.” 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from to , speak a command. 4. Once a command is recognized, the system will announce the recognized command and perform the requested ...

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    Say , “six two zero zero” . Using this method of phone digit entry can improve recognition perfor- mance. NO TE: When speaking a house number, speak the number “0” as “zero” or “oh” . If the letter “O” is included in the house number, it will not be recognized as “0” even if you speak “oh” instead of “zero” . Setting ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 335

    4. Select the user whose voice is to be memo- rized by the system and press the ENTER button. 5. Select a category to be learned by the sys- tem from the following list and then press the ENTER button. ● Navigation ● Audio ● Phone ● V ehicle Info. ● Others The voice commands in the category are displayed. 6. Select a voice command to trai ...

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    Speaker Adaptation function settings Edit Name: Edit the user name using the keypad displayed on the screen. Store Result : When this item is turned to ON, the V oice Rec- ognition system can easily recognize the user’s voice that it has learned. Reset Result : Resets the user’s voice that the V oice Recogni- tion system has learned. Continuous ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 337

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, follow the solutions given in this guide for the appropriate error. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved. Symptom/error message S ...

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    5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ................5 - 2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5 - 2 Three-way catalyst ..............................5 - 2 On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ....................................5 - 3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5 - 3 Avoiding collisi ...

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    WARNING ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to ca ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 340

    ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire. CAUTION ● Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from leaded gasoline will seriously re- duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants. ● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in th ...

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    even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly . The TPMS mal- function indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a m ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 342

    WARNING ● If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving with under- inflated tires may permanently damage the tires and increase the likelihood of tire failure. Serious ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 343

    For Canada: This device complies with RSS-210 of In- dustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interfer- ence, and 2. This device must accept any interfer- ence, include interference that may cause undesired operation of the de- vice. A VOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL OVER WARNING Failure to operat ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 344

    tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-out” while driving, maintain control of the vehicle by following the procedure below . Please note that this procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on the conditions of the ve- h ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 345

    ● Do not drive across steep slopes. In- stead drive either straight up or straight down the slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip over sideways much more easily than they can forward or backward. ● Many hills are too steep for any vehicle. If you drive up them, you may stall. If you drive down them, you may not be able to control your speed. If you ...

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    ● If at all possible, avoid sharp turning maneuvers, particularly at high speeds. Y our NISSAN four-wheel drive vehicle has a higher center of gravity than a passenger car. The vehicle is not de- signed for cornering at the same speeds as passenger cars. ● Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias-belted, or radia ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 347

    When the ignition switch cannot be turned to- ward the L OCK position when the Intelligent Key is in range, proceed as follows: 1. Move the shift selector into the P (Park) position. 2. T urn the ignition switch slightly in the ON direction. 3. T urn the switch toward the L OCK position. The shift selector can be moved from the P (Park) position if ...

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    The operating range of the engine start function is inside of the vehicle 䊊 1 . ● The luggage area is not included in the op- erating range, but the Intelligent K ey may function. ● If the Intelligent K ey is placed on the instru- ment panel, inside the glove box, storage bin or door pocket, the Intelligent K ey may not function. ● If the I ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 349

    T o remove the key from the ignition switch: 1. Shift the shift selector to the P (Park) posi- tion with the ignition switch in the ON posi- tion. 2. Place the ignition switch in the L OCK posi- tion. 3. Remove the key from the ignition switch. If the shift selector is shifted to the P (Park) position after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 350

    NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER S Y STEM The NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer system will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered key . If the engine fails to start using a registered key (for example, when interference is caused by another registered key , an automated toll road device or automatic payment device on the key ring) , r ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 351

    ● If the engine is very hard to start because it is flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. After cranking the engine, release the accel- erator pedal. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turn- ing the ignition key to ST ART . Release the key when t ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 352

    WARNING Overheating can result in reduced engine power and vehicle speed. The reduced speed may be lower than other traffic , which could increase the chance of a col- lision. Be especially careful when driving. If the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driv- ing speed, pull to the side of the road in a safe area. Allow the engine to cool and return to ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 353

    The automatic transmission is designed so the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed before shifting from P (Park) to any drive position while the ignition switch is in the ON position. The shift selector cannot be moved out of the P (Park) position and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK or OFF position. T ...

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    R (Reverse) : CAUTION T o prevent transmission damage, use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped. Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed to move the shift selector from P (Park) , N (N ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 355

    Shift lock release If the battery is discharged, the shift selector may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal depressed. T o move the shift selector, release the shift lock. The shift selector can be moved to N (Neutral) . However, the steering wheel will be locked un- less the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi- t ...

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    return to its normal operating condition, have a NISSAN dealer check the transmis- sion and repair it if necessary. WARNING ● Be sure the parking brake is fully re- leased before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident. ● Do not release the parking brake from outside the vehicle. ● Do not use the shift select ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 357

    1. ACCEL/RES switch 2. COAST/SET switch 3. CANCEL switch 4. ON·OFF switch PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically . The SET indicator light in the vehicle information display then blinks to warn the driver, see “V ehicle infor- mation display” in the “Instruments and con- trols” ...

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    ● Push the ON·OFF switch off. Both the CRUISE indicator light and SET indicator light in the vehicle information display go out. The cruise control is automatically canceled and the SET light in the vehicle information display goes out if: ● you depress the brake pedal while pushing the ACCEL/RES or SET/COAST switch. The preset speed is delete ...

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    ● Accelerate slowly and smoothly . Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position. ● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway . Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy . ● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a safe distance behind other ve- hicles. ● Use a proper gear range which suits road conditions. On level ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 360

    CAUTION ● Do not drive the vehicle in the 4H or 4LO position on dry hard surface roads. Driv- ing on dry, hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO may cause unnecessary noise, tire wear and increased fuel consumption. If the 4WD warning light turns on when you are driving on dry hard surface roads: – in the 4H position, shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD. – ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 361

    2WD or 4WD shift procedure: 4WD Shift Switch Position Wheels Driven Indicator Light Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure 4WD shift T ransfer 4LO position AUT O Rear wheels or 4 wheels For driving on paved or slippery roads Move the 4WD switch. 2WD <—> AUT O <—> 4H 4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift position engaged ...

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    *2: While changing in and out of 4L O, the ignition switch must be ON and the vehicle’s engine must be running for a shift to take place and for the indicator lights (4WD shift and 4L O position indicator) to be operable. Otherwise, the shift will not take place and no indicator lights will be on or flashing. *3: Make sure the transfer 4L O posit ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 363

    The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used to select either 2WD or 4WD depending on the driving conditions. There are four types of drive modes available, AUT O, 2WD, 4H and 4L O. The 4WD shift switch electronically controls the transfer case operation. Rotate the switch to move between each mode, 2WD, AUT O, 4H and 4L O. Y ou must push the switch ...

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    When the vehicle is stuck, ● Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4L O. ● If it is difficult to free the vehicle, repeat forward and backward movement to in- crease the movement. ● If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, place stones or wooden blocks under the tires. Then try the recovery procedures above. Tire chains may be effective. CAUTION ● ...

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    ● Before placing the 4WD shift switch in the 4H position from 2WD or AUT O, ensure the vehicle speed is less than 62 MPH (100 km/h) . Failure to do so can damage the 4WD system. ● Never shift the 4WD shift switch be- tween 4LO and 4H while driving. ● Engine idling speed is high while warm- ing up the engine. Be especially careful when startin ...

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    ● If the 4WD shift indicator light indica- tion changes to 2WD when the 4WD shift switch is shifted to the AUT O or 4H position at low ambient temperatures, the 2WD mode may be being engaged due to malfunctioning drive system. If the indicator does not return to normal and the 4WD warning light comes on, have the system checked by the nearest NIS ...

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    ● If the warning light is still on after the above operation, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. ● The transfer case may be damaged if you continue driving with the warning light blinking. WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite a ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 368

    ● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: 䊊 A T urn the wheels into the curb and move the vehicle forward until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. ● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: 䊊 B T urn the wheels away from the curb and move the vehicle back until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. ● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO CURB: 䊊 C T urn th ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 369

    WARNING ● While driving on a slippery surface, be careful when braking, accelerating or downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel- erating could cause the wheels to skid and result in an accident. ● If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the brakes will not work. Braking will be harder. W et brakes When th ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 370

    WARNING Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so may result in increased stopping distances. Self-test feature The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that tests the system each time you start the engine and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward or rev ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 371

    The VDC system can help the driver to maintain control of the vehicle, but it can not prevent loss of vehicle control in all driving situations. When the VDC system operates, the indi- cator in the instrument panel flashes so note the following: ● The road may be slippery or the system may determine some action is required to help keep the vehicl ...

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    ● When driving on extremely inclined sur- faces such as higher banked corners, the VDC system may not operate prop- erly and the indicator may flash or both the and indicator lights may illuminate. Do not drive on these types of roads. ● When driving on an unstable surface such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the indicator may flash or ...

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    sound for only 3 seconds. Once the system de- tects an object approaching, the tone will sound again. The RSS automatically turns on when the shift selector is placed in R (Reverse) and the ignition switch is ON. The front and rear sonar system off switch on the instrument panel allows the driver to turn the RSS on and off. T o turn the RSS off, th ...

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    3 seconds. Once the system detects an object approaching, the tone will sound again. The FSS automatically turns on when the shift selector is placed in a forward gear and the ignition switch is ON. The front and rear sonar system off switch on the instrument panel allows the driver to turn the FSS on and off. T o turn the FSS off, the ignition swi ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 375

    3. Tire chains may be used. For details see “Tire chains” in the “Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section of this manual. SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter: ● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades. ● A sturdy ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 376

    T o use the engine block heater: 1. T urn the engine off. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord. 3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension cord. 4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110- volt AC (V AC) outlet. 5. The engine block heater must be p ...

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    MEMO 5-40 Starting and driving ...

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    6 In case of emergency Flat tire ...........................................6 - 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........6 - 2 Changing a flat tire .............................6 - 2 Jump starting .....................................6 - 8 Push starting ..................................... 6-10 If your vehicle overheats ................. ...

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    TIRE PRESSURE MONIT ORING S Y STEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pres- sure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, and the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning appears in the vehicle information display , one or more of your tires is significantly u ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 380

    WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the automatic transmission is shifted into P (Park) . ● Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is hazardous. ● Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait for profes- sional road assistance. Blocking wheels Place sui ...

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    3. Unscrew the rotating mechanism 䊊 A coun- terclockwise until loosened on cradle. Re- move the jack. 4. Assemble the two straight pieces of the jack rod. Find the oval-shaped opening above the middle of the license plate. Pass the T -shaped end of the jack rod through the opening and direct it toward the spare tire winch, located directly above ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 382

    CAUTION Be sure to center the spare tire suspend- ing plate on the wheel and then lift the spare tire. Jacking up vehicle and removing the damaged tire WARNING ● Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. If it is nec- essary to work under the vehicle, sup- port it with safety stands. ● Use only the jack provided with y ...

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    2. Place the jack directly under the jack -up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack -up point. The jack -up points are indicated by stamped ar- rows on the side of the frame. The jack should be used on firm and level ground. 3. Install the assembled jack rod into the jack as shown. 4. T o lift the vehicle, sec ...

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    Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading “ Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte- nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface be- tween the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger ...

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    ● The spare tire is designed for emer- gency use. See specific instructions un- der the heading “ Wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. T o start your engine with a booster battery , the instructions and precautions below must be fol- lowed. If the battery of a vehicle equipped with the NISSAN I ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 386

    WARNING Always follow the instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause personal injury. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, position the two vehicles to bring their bat- teries near each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift se- lector t ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 387

    WARNING Do not push start this vehicle. The three- way catalyst may be damaged. CAUTION Automatic transmission models cannot be push-started or tow-started. Attempt- ing to do so may cause transmission damage. WARNING ● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle overheats. Doing so could cause engine damage or a vehicle fire. ● T o avoid the dang ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 388

    6. After the engine cools down, check the cool- ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank with the engine running. Add coolant to the engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary . Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN dealer. When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in Canada) and local regulations for towing must be followed. Incorrect ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 389

    T OWING RECOMMENDED B Y NISSAN T wo-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION ● Never tow automatic transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground (forward or backward) , as this ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 390

    Four-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be used when towing your vehicle or place the ve- hicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION Never tow 4WD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transfer case and transmission. VEHICLE RECOVER Y (freeing a stuck vehicle) ...

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    ● Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to tow or free a stuck vehicle. ● Only use devices specifically designed for vehicle recovery and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. ● Always pull the recovery device straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull at an angle. ● Route recovery devices so they do not touch any part of the veh ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 392

    7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior ..................................7 - 2 W ashing ......................................7 - 2 W axing ........................................7 - 2 Removing spots ................................7 - 3 Underbody ....................................7 - 3 Glass .........................................7 - 3 Alumi ...

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    In order to maintain the appearance of your ve- hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. T o protect the paint surfaces, please wash your vehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain. ● after driving on coastal roads. ● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop- pings, tree sap, metal parti ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 394

    REMOVING SPO TS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory store. UNDERBOD Y In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is necessary to clean the u ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 395

    Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp- ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a dry , soft cloth. Regular care and cleaning is required in order to maintain the appearance of the leather ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 396

    Floor mat positioning aid This vehicle includes two driver’s side front floor mat brackets and one passenger’s side front floor mat bracket to help keep your floor mats in place. Genuine NISSAN floor mats have been specially designed for your vehicle model. The driver’s side floor mat has two grommet holes incorporated in it and the passenger ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 397

    T emperature High temperatures accelerate the rate of corro- sion to those parts which are not well ventilated. Air pollution Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use acceler- ates the corrosion process. Road salt also accel- erates the disintegration of paint surfaces. T O PRO TECT Y OUR VEHICL ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 398

    8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirements ..........................8 - 2 General maintenance ..............................8 - 2 Explanation of general maintenance items .........8 - 2 Maintenance precautions ...........................8 - 5 Engine compartment check locations ................8 - 6 Engine cooling system ............ ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 399

    Y our NISSAN has been designed to have mini- mum maintenance requirements with long ser- vice intervals to save you both time and money . However, some day-to-day and regular mainte- nance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its emis- sions and engine performance. It is the owner’s responsibility to make ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 400

    When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently . Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely . Also check headlight aim. Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* Wh ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 401

    Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters and retractors) operate properly and smoothly , and are installed securely . Check the belt web- bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage. Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- ing system, such as excessive freeplay , hard steering or strange no ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 402

    When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precau- tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap- ply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to prevent ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 403

    1. Battery 2. Fuse/fusible link box 3. T ransmission dipstick 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir 7. Air cleaner 8. Drive belt location 9. Radiator cap 10. P ower steering fluid reservoir 11. Engine oil dipstick 12. Engine coolant reservoir NO TE: Engine cover removed for clarity. WDI0630 ENGINE CO ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 404

    The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection. The antifreeze solution con- tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional en- gine cooling system additives are not necessary . WARNING ● ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 405

    CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below the MIN level, add coolant to the MAX level. If the reservoir is empty , check the coolant level in the radiator when the engine is cold. If there is insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator with coolant up to ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 406

    CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature. 3. T urn off the engine. Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re- insert it all the way . 5. Remove the d ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 407

    CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off. 3. Remove the oil filler cap 䊊 A by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug 䊊 B . 5. Remove the drain plug 䊊 B with a wrench ...

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    CHANGING ENGINE OIL FIL TER 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. T urn the engine off. 3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter 䊊 A . 4. Loosen the oil filter 䊊 A with an oil filter wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove the oil filter by turning it by hand. CAUTION Be careful not to burn you ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 409

    The fluid level should be checked using the HO T MAX range on the power steering fluid reservoir at fluid temperatures of 122° - 176°F (50° - 80°C) or using the COLD MAX range on the power steering fluid reservoir at fluid tempera- tures of 32° - 86°F (0° - 30°C) . If the fluid is at or below the MIN line, add Genu- ine NISSAN PSF to HO T M ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 410

    BRAKE FLUID Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid level is below the MIN line or the brake warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DO T 3 fluid up to the MAX line. If fluid must be added frequently , the system should be checked by a NISSAN dealer. WINDSHIELD-W ASHER FLUID RESERVOIR ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 411

    ● K eep the battery surface clean and dry . Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and water. ● Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened. ● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal cable to prevent discharge. WARNING ● Do not expose the batte ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 412

    2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled water to bring the level up to the bottom of the filler opening. Do not overfill. Reinstall the vent caps. V ehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid level. JUMP ST ARTING If jump starting i ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 413

    The current sensor 䊊 A is located near the battery along the negative battery cable. If you add elec- trical accessories to your vehicle, be sure to ground them to a suitable body ground such as the frame or engine block area. 1. P ower steering fluid pump 2. Automatic belt tensioner 3. W ater pump 4. Cooling fan 5. Air conditioner compressor 6. ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 414

    REPLACING SP ARK PLUGS Platinum-tipped spark plugs It is not necessary to replace platinum-tipped 䊊 A spark plugs as frequently as conventional type spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol- low the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” . Do not service platinum-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or re- gapping ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 415

    NO TE: After installing a new air cleaner, make sure the air cleaner cover is seated in the housing and latch the clips. WARNING ● Operating the engine with the air cleaner removed can cause you or oth- ers to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops the flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfi ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 416

    2. Open the glove box, then remove the three upper glove box screws. Remove the glove box assembly from the instrument panel to access the in-cabin microfilter cover. 3. Remove the filter cover bolt and remove the filter cover. NO TE: The filters are marked with air flow arrows. The end of the filter with the arrow should face the rear of the vehic ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 417

    CLEANING If your windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer solution or a mild detergent. Y our windshield is clean if beads do not form when rinsing with clear water. Clean each blade ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 418

    If you wax the surface of the hood, be careful not to let wax get into the windshield washer nozzle 䊊 A . This may cause clogging or improper wind- shield washer operation. If wax gets into the nozzle, remove it with a needle or small pin 䊊 B . WDI0629 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-21 ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 419

    Rear window wiper blade 䊊 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the rear win- dow . 䊊 2 Rotate the blade until it becomes free. 䊊 3 Insert a new blade onto the wiper arm and snap into place. LDI0379 8-22 Maintenance and do-it-yourself ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 420

    If the brakes do not operate properly , have the brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. Self-adjusting brakes Y our vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes. The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the brake pedal is applied. WARNING See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system check if the brake pedal height does not return to norma ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 421

    If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse, the type A fuse will not be level with the fuse pocket as shown in the illustration. This will not affect the performance of the fuse. Make sure the fuse is installed in the fuse box securely . T ype B fuses cannot be installed in the under- hood fuse boxes. Only use type A fuses in the underhood f ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 422

    5. If the fuse is open 䊊 A , replace it with a new fuse 䊊 B . 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer. Fusible links If the electrical equipment does not operate and fuses are in good condition, check the fusible links. If any of these fusible links are melted, replace with only Genuine NI ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 423

    5. If the fuse is open 䊊 A , replace it with an equivalent good fuse 䊊 B . 6. Push the fuse box cover to install. 7. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer. Extended storage switch If any electrical equipment does not operate, remove the extended storage switch and check for an open fuse. NO ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 424

    How to replace the extended storage switch: 1. T o remove the extended storage switch, be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or L OCK position. 2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF position. 3. Remove the fuse box cover. 4. Pinch the locking tabs 䊊 1 found on each side of the storage switch. 5. Pull the storage switch straight out fr ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 425

    KEYFOB (if so equipped) Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows: 䊊 1 Open the lid using a coin 䊊 A . 䊊 2 Remove the battery 䊊 B . 䊊 3 Install a new battery 䊊 C with the “+” facing down. ● Hold the battery by the edges. Holding the battery across the contact points will seri- ously deplete the storage capacity . ● Do not tou ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 426

    FCC Notice: For USA: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: Changes or modifications not expressly appr ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 427

    4. Close the lid securely as illustrated 䊊 C 䊊 D . 5. Operate the buttons to check the operation. See a NISSAN dealer if you need assistance for replacement. FCC Notice: For USA: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 428

    NO TE: Use the same number and wattage as shown in the chart. Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If large drops of water collect inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer. FOG L ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 429

    EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item Wattage (W) Bulb No. Headlight assembly* High 65 9005 (HB3) Low 55 9006 (HB4) Park/T urn 28/8 3457K Sidemarker 3.8 194 Side turn signal light* (if so equipped) — (LED) Front fog light 55 H11 Puddle lamp 9 906 Room/map lights 8 – Personal lights 6 WXW52 Footwell* 3.4 1 58 Glove box light* 3.4 158 V anity mirror ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 430

    1. Room/map light 2. Front personal lights 3. Step light 4. Puddle lamp/Side turn signal light (if so equipped) 5. High-mount stoplight 6. Cargo light 7. License plate light 8. Rear combination light 9. Headlight assembly 10. Fog light Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A , B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the len ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 431

    Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Personal lights LDI0364 V anity mirror LDI0385 Step light LDI0341 8-34 Maintenance and do-it-yourself ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 432

    Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Puddle light LDI0388 Cargo light WDI0233 License plate light LDI0384 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-35 ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 433

    If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit and the CHECK ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 434

    ● Tires can lose air suddenly when driven over potholes or other objects or if the vehicle strikes a curb while parking. The tire pressures should be checked when the tires are cold. The tires are considered COLD after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate speeds. Incorrect tire pressure, ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 435

    Tire and loading information label 䊊 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num- ber of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle. 䊊 2 V ehicle load limit: See loading infor- mation in the “T echnical and con- sumer information” section. 䊊 3 Original tire size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory . 䊊 4 Co ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 436

    Checking tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem side- ways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure, reposition the gauge to eliminate this leakage. 3. Remove ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 437

    TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information iden- tifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also pro- vides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification. The TIN can be used to identify the tire in case of ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 438

    䊊 2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire (example: DO T XX XX XXX XXXX) 1. DO T : Abbreviation for the “Depart- ment Of T ransportation” . The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of the Tire Identification Number. 2. T wo-digit code: Manufacturer’s identification mark. 3. T wo-digit code: Tire size. 4. Three ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 439

    䊊 7 The word “radial” The word “radial” is shown if the tire has radial structure. 䊊 8 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown. Other Tire-related T erminology In addition to the many terms that are defined throughout this section, Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears whi ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 440

    If you install snow tires, they must be the same size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all four wheels. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However, some U.S. states and Canadian provinces prohibit their use. Check local, state and provincial laws before installing studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 441

    Wheel nut tightening torque: 98 ft-lb (133 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tight- ened to specifications at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each tire rotation interval. WARNING ● After rotating the tires, check and adjust the tire pressure. ● Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driv ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 442

    Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread design, speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped. Recommended types and sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● The use of tires other than those recom- mended or the ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 443

    If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended that all four tires be replaced with tires of the same size, brand, construction and tread pattern. The tire pressure and wheel alignment should also be checked and corrected as necessary . Contact a NISSAN dealer. Wheel balance Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Even with ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 444

    9 T echnical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9 - 2 Fuel recommendation (without Flexible Fuel V ehicle option) . .............9 - 4 Flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel recommendation (if so equipped) .................9 - 5 Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9 - 7 Air conditioner system refr ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 445

    The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure Imp measure Liter Fuel 28 gal 23-1/4 gal 105 ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 446

    *4: DEXTRON™ VI type A TF may also be used. *5: Available in mainland USA through your NISSAN dealer. *6: For further details, see “ Air conditioner specification label” in this section. *7: Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic D A TF will cause deterioration in driveability and transfer case durability, and may damage the transfer cas ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 447

    FUEL RECOMMENDA TION (without Flexible Fuel V ehicle option) Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door label can operate on E-85. Fuel system or other damage can occur if E-85 is used in vehicles that are not de ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 448

    T ake care not to spill gasoline during refu- eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint damage. E–85 fuel E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel V ehicle (FFV) . Do not use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. government regulations require fuel ethanol dispen ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 449

    General information This information is for Flexible Fuel vehicles (FFV) only . FFV vehicles can be identified by the fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Unleaded Gasoline Only . This section only cov- ers those subjects that are unique to Flexible Fuel vehicles. CAUTION Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door label can operate on ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 450

    ENGINE OIL AND OIL FIL TER RECOMMENDA TIONS Selecting the correct oil It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance. See “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” earlier in this section. NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improv ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 451

    Y our engine was filled with a high-quality engine oil when it was built. Y ou do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle. Operation under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes: ● repeated short distance drivin ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 452

    ENGINE Model VK56DE T ype Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 8-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 90° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.858 x 3.622 (98 x 92) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 338.78 (5,552) Firing order 1–8–7–3–6–5–4–2 Idle speed No adjustment is necessary. A/T (in “N” position) Ignition timing (degree B.T .D.C. at idle spee ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 453

    WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels 18 x 8.0JJ 20 x 8.0JJ Tires P265/70R18 P275/60R20 Spare tire Full size DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Overall length in (mm) 207.7 (5,275) Overall width in (mm) 79.3 (2,016) Overall height 2wd with roof rack in (mm) 77.2 (1,962) 4wd with roof rack in (mm) 78.0 (1,982) Front T rack 18 inch tire in (mm) 67.5 (1,715) 20 inch tire in (m ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 454

    When planning to drive your NISSAN ve- hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi- cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There- fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where app ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 455

    ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. CERTIFICA TION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard (F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S.) certification la- bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu- able vehicle information, such as: Gross V ehicle W eight Ratings (GVWR) , Gross Axle W e ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 456

    TIRE AND L OADING INFORMA TION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The label is located as shown. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICA TION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is affixed to the underside of the hood as shown. Use the following steps to mount the front license plate: 1. Make holes on the p ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 457

    WARNING ● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. ● Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. ● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a se ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 458

    VEHICLE L OAD CAP ACITY Do not exceed the load limit of your ve- hicle shown as “The combined weight of occupants and cargo” on the Tire and Loading Information label. Do not exceed the number of occupants shown as “Seating Capacity” on the Tire and Load- ing Information label. T o get “the combined weight of occu- pants and cargo” , ad ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 459

    Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 460

    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this re- duces the av ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 461

    ● Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your vehicle can break, tire damage could occur, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury. L OADING TIPS ● The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GA WR as specified on the F ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 462

    WARNING Overloading or improper loading of a trailer and its cargo can adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and perfor- mance and may lead to accidents. CAUTION ● Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for the first 500 miles (800 km) . Y our engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. ● For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 463

    T emperature conditions can also affect towing. For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outside temperatures on graded roads can affect engine performance and cause overheating. The engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of engine damage, could activate and automati- cally decrease engine power. V ehicle speed may decrease under ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 464

    T owing capacities are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment, such as the trailer hitch, will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing capacity and trailer tongue load. The vehicle and trailer need to be weighe ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 465

    The available towing capacity may be less than the maximum towing capacity due to the passen- ger and cargo load in the vehicle. Remember to keep trailer tongue weight be- tween 10 - 15% of the trailer weight or within the trailer tongue load specification recommended by the trailer manufacturer. If the tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange the ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 466

    T OWING SAFETY T railer hitch Y our vehicle may be equipped with an optional trailer tow package. The trailer tow package in- cludes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch. This hitch is rated for the maximum towing capacity of this vehicle when the proper towing equipment is used. Choose a proper ball mount and hitch ball that is rated for the traile ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 467

    NO TE: A weight-distributing hitch system may af- fect the operation of trailer surge brakes. If you are considering use of a weight- distributing hitch system with a surge brake-equipped trailer, check with the surge brake, hitch or trailer manufacturer to determine if and how this can be done. Follow the instructions provided by the manufac- ture ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 468

    CAUTION ● Special hitches which include frame re- inforcements are required for towing above 2,000 lb (907 kg) . Suitable genu- ine NISSAN hitches, ball mounts and hitch balls for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles are available at a NISSAN dealer. ● The hitch should not be attached to or affect the operation of the impact- absorbing bump ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 469

    T railer brakes When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake system MUST be used. However, most states require a separate braking system on trailers with a loaded weight above a specific amount. Make sure the trailer meets the local regulations and the regulations where you plan to tow . Several types of brakin ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 470

    T o install the electric trailer brake controller jumper harness, perform the following proce- dure: 1. Open the driver door. Move the seat to the rearmost position. 2. Apply the parking brake to access the jumper harness connector. 3. Locate the jumper harness connector under the lower portion of the instrument panel. The connector is taped to the ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 471

    Wire color designation for electric trailer brake controller jumper harness. WIRE COL OR NO TE RED/GREEN V ehicle stop lamp switch to trailer brake controller. BLACK Brake controller ground (-) . BROWN/WHITE T railer brake controller switched output. RED/BLUE Trailer brake controller illumination. RED Fused trailer brake con- troller battery feed ( ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 472

    T railer towing tips In order to gain skill and an understanding of the vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area which is free from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor- mance will be somewhat different than under normal driving conditions. ● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 473

    ● Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first 500 miles (805 km) . ● For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do tow , do not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h) . ● Have your vehicle serviced more often than at intervals specified in the recommended Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser- vice and Maintenance Guide” . ● When making a t ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 474

    T ow mode includes the following features: ● Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shifts when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up a grade. ● Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — automati- cally downshifts when driving down a grade with a trailer or heavy load to help control vehicle speed. Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no trailer/load ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 475

    DO T (Department of T ransportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction A A T emperature A T readwear The treadwear gr ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 476

    Y our NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following emission warranties: For USA 1. Emission Defects W arranty 2. Emissions Performance W arranty Details of this warranty may be found with other vehicle warranties in your W arranty Information Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a W arranty Information Booklet, or it i ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 477

    Additional information concerning motor vehicle safety may be obtained from T rans- port Canada’s Road Safety Information Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at www .tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak - ers) or www .tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere (French speakers) . T o notify NISSAN of any safety concerns please contact our Consumer Information Centre ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 478

    the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. T o read data recorded by an EDR, special equip- ment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu- facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read th ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 479

    MEMO 9-36 T echnical and consumer information ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 480

    10 Index 4WD warning light .............. .2-16 A Adjusting pedal position ........... .3-30 Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) .................... .1-57 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) .............. .1-64 Air bag warning labels ............ .1-71 Air bag warning light .......... .1-72, 2-18 Air cleane ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 481

    C Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2 Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row) ..... .1-5 Cargo light ................... .2-58 Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . . .9-14 Car phone or CB radio ............ .4-91 CD care and cleaning ............. .4-72 CD changer (See audio system) ....... .4-51 CD player (See audio system) ... ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 482

    F Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ..... .2-34 Flat tire ...................... .6-2 Floor mat positioning aid ............ .7-5 Fluid Brake fluid ................. .8-12 Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................ .9-2 Engine coolant ................ .8-7 Engine oil .................. .8-9 Power steering fluid ......... ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 483

    J Jump starting .................. .6-8 K K e y ........................ .3-2 Keyfob battery replacement .......... .8-27 Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system (See Intelligent Key system) ........ .3-17 Keyless entry system (See remote keyless entry system) ....... .3-7 L Labels Air conditioner specification label .... .9-13 C.M.V .S.S. certif ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 484

    N NISSAN Intelligent Key™ ......... .3-2, 3-12 NISSAN mobile entertainment system (MES) ...................... .4-77 NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-27, 3-4, 5-13 NISSAN voice recognition system ..... .4-118 O Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ..... .9-5 Odometer .................... .2-5 Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/lubrican ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 485

    S Safety Child safety rear door lock ......... .3-7 Child seat belts .... .1-36, 1-44, 1-49, 1-54 Reporting safety defects (US only) .... .9-33 Screen (See NISSAN mobile entertainment system) ..................... .4-79 Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ....... .1-2 Front power seat adjustment ........ .1-4 Second row bench seats ....... ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 486

    T T achometer ................... .2-6 T emperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .... .2-6 Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant temperature high warning light ...... .2-15 Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) , engine start ............ .2-27, 3-4, 5-13 Third row power folding seats ........ .1-23 Three-way catalyst ............... ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 487

    When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country ................ .9-11 Windows Locking passengers’ windows ...... .2-53 Manual vent windows ........... .2-54 Power rear windows ............ .2-53 Power vent windows ............ .2-54 Power windows .............. .2-51 Rear power windows ........... .2-53 Windshield-washer fluid .... ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 488

    RECOMMENDED FUEL (without Flexible Fuel V ehicle [FFV] option): Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door label can operate on E-85. Fuel system or other damage can occur if E-85 is used in vehicles that are not ...

  • Nissan Armada (2013) - page 489

    ® 2012 AR MAD A OWN E R’S MAN UAL For y our s af ety , read car efully and keep in this v ehicle. 2012 N I SSAN AR MAD A T A6 0-D Printing : July 2011 (17) Publication No.: OM2E T A60U0 Printed in U .S.A. T A6 0-D ‘12 ...

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A manual, also referred to as a user manual, or simply "instructions" is a technical document designed to assist in the use Nissan Armada (2013) by users. Manuals are usually written by a technical writer, but in a language understandable to all users of Nissan Armada (2013).

A complete Nissan manual, should contain several basic components. Some of them are less important, such as: cover / title page or copyright page. However, the remaining part should provide us with information that is important from the point of view of the user.

1. Preface and tips on how to use the manual Nissan Armada (2013) - At the beginning of each manual we should find clues about how to use the guidelines. It should include information about the location of the Contents of the Nissan Armada (2013), FAQ or common problems, i.e. places that are most often searched by users in each manual
2. Contents - index of all tips concerning the Nissan Armada (2013), that we can find in the current document
3. Tips how to use the basic functions of the device Nissan Armada (2013) - which should help us in our first steps of using Nissan Armada (2013)
4. Troubleshooting - systematic sequence of activities that will help us diagnose and subsequently solve the most important problems with Nissan Armada (2013)
5. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
6. Contact detailsInformation about where to look for contact to the manufacturer/service of Nissan Armada (2013) in a specific country, if it was not possible to solve the problem on our own.

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