Lift gate NISSAN ARMADA 2020 Owner´s Manual

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ........................................................................\
................................. 3-2Intelligent Key ........................................................................\
... 3-2
Valet hand-off ........................................................................\
... 3-4
Doors ........................................................................\
.............................. 3-4 Locking with mechanical key ...................................... 3-4
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key ........................................................................\
3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ..................................... 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch ................... 3-5
Automatic door locks ......................................................... 3-6
Child safety rear door lock ........................................... 3-6
Intelligent Key system .............................................................. 3-7 Intelligent Key operating range ................................. 3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution .................................. 3-9
Intelligent Key operation .............................................. 3-10
Battery saver system ....................................................... 3-12
Warning signals .................................................................... 3-12
Troubleshooting guide ................................................... 3-13
Remote keyless entry system ......................................... 3-15 How to use remote keyless entry system ...... 3-16
Remote engine start (if so equipped) ....................... 3-19 Remote engine start operating range ............... 3-19
Remote starting the engine ....................................... 3-19
Extending engine run time ......................................... 3-20 Canceling a remote engine start ........................ 3-20
Conditions the remote engine start will
not work ........................................................................\
.......... 3-20
Hood ........................................................................\
............................ 3-21
Liftgate ........................................................................\
...................... 3-22 Operating manual liftgate ......................................... 3-22
Operating power liftgate (if so equipped) ...... 3-22
Auto closure ........................................................................\
3-25
Liftgate release lever ..................................................... 3-26
Fuel-filler door ........................................................................\
..... 3-26
Opening the fuel-filler door ...................................... 3-26
Fuel-filler cap ....................................................................... 3-27
Tilt/telescopic steering ........................................................ 3-29
Electric operation ............................................................. 3-30
Sun visors ........................................................................\
................ 3-30
Mirrors ........................................................................\
........................ 3-31
Inside mirror ........................................................................\
. 3-31
Outside mirrors .................................................................. 3-38
Vanity mirror ........................................................................\
3-40
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) ........ 3-40
Entry/exit function .......................................................... 3-40
Memory storage ................................................................ 3-41
Setting memory function ........................................... 3-42
System operation ............................................................. 3-42

3-10Pre-driving checks and adjustments
.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.
. The Intelligent Key system (opening/
closing doors with the door handle
request switch) can be set to remain
inactive. (See NissanConnect® Owner’s
Manual.)
. While the liftgate is in motion by using
the power liftgate button on the
Intelligent Key, the request switches
on the door handles may be disabled.
To unlock or lock the doors, use the
UNLOCK or LOCK button on the In-
telligent Key. See “How to use remote
keyless entry system” (P.3-16).
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INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without
taking the key out from your pocket or
bag.
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When you carry the Intelligent Key with
you, you can lock or unlock all doors by
pushing the door handle request switch
(driver’s or front passenger’s)
or the
liftgate request switchwithin the range
of operation.
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
liftgate, the hazard indicator will flash and
the horn (or the outside chime) will sound
as a confirmation. For details, see “Setting
hazard indicator and horn mode” (P.3-17).
Welcome light and farewell light
function
When you lock or unlock the doors
including the liftgate, the parking lights,
tail lights, side marker light and the
license plate light will illuminate for a
period of time. The welcome light and
farewell light function can be disabled.
For information about disabling the wel-
come light and farewell light function, it is
recommended you see a NISSAN dealer.
Locking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position, push the ignition switch to
the OFF position and make sure you
carry the Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2 3. Push the door handle request switch
(driver’s or front passenger’s)
or the
liftgate request switchwhile carry-
ing the Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent
Key while any door is open.
*3: Doors will not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch with the Intelligent
Key inside the vehicle.
However, when an Intelligent Key is inside
the vehicle, doors can be locked with
another registered Intelligent Key.
CAUTION
. After locking the doors using the
request switch, make sure that
the doors have been securely
locked by operating the door
handles.
. When locking the doors using the
request switch, make sure to
have the Intelligent Key in your possession before operating the
request switch to prevent the
Intelligent Key from being left in
the vehicle.
. The request switch is operational
only when the Intelligent Key has
been detected by the Intelligent
Key system.
Lockout protection:
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key system.
When the driver’s side door is open, the
doors are locked, and then the Intelligent
Key is put inside the vehicle and all the
doors are closed; the lock will automati-
cally unlock and the door buzzer sounds.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the
Intelligent Key is in the same hand that
is operating the request switch to lock
the door. Put the Intelligent Key in a
purse, pocket or your other hand.
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3-12Pre-driving checks and adjustments
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not
function under the following condi-
tions:
.When the Intelligent Key is placed
on top of the instrument panel.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside the glove box or a storage
bin.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside the door pockets.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside or near metallic materials.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the door handle request switch
(driver’s or front passenger’s)or the
liftgate request switchonce while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
When you approach the vehicle with
the Intelligent Key, the puddle light
and the passenger cabin illumination
will illuminate and stay on for a short
period of time (if so equipped). (See
“Welcome light” (P.2-67).)
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and outside chime sounds once. The cor-
responding door will unlock. The fuel-filler door will also unlock
when the driver’s door handle request
switch is pushed.
3. Push the door handle request switch again within 60 seconds.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and outside chime sounds once again. All
the doors will unlock.
The liftgate can be unlocked and opened
by pushing the liftgate opener switch. See
“Liftgate” (P.3-22).
All doors will be locked automatically
unless one of the following operations is
performed within 1 minute after pushing
the request switch while the doors are
locked. If during this 1-minute time period,
the request switch is pushed, all doors will
be locked automatically after another 1
minute.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
Power liftgate open (if so equipped)
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the power liftgate opener switch
.
3. The liftgate will unlock and automati- cally open.
4. The hazard indicator flashes 4 times and the outside chime sounds.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM
When all the following conditions are met
for a period of time, the battery saver
system will cut off the power supply to
prevent battery discharge.
.The ignition switch is in the ACC
position, and
. All doors are closed, and
. The shift lever is in the P (Park)
position.
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of
the Intelligent Key listed on the following
chart or to help prevent the vehicle from
being stolen, chime or beep sounds inside
and outside the vehicle and a warning
displays in the vehicle information display.
When a chime or beep sounds or the
warning displays, be sure to check the
vehicle and Intelligent Key.
See “Troubleshooting guide” (P.3-13) and
“Vehicle information display” (P.2-20).

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SPA1926B
Type C (if so equipped)LOCK buttonUNLOCK buttonPower liftgate buttonPANIC buttonRemote engine start button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
liftgate, the hazard indicator will flash and
the horn (or the outside chime) will sound
as a confirmation. For details, see “Setting
hazard indicator and horn mode” (P.3-17).
Locking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park)position, push the ignition switch to
the OFF position and make sure you
carry the Intelligent Key with you.*
2. Close all the doors and the liftgate.
3. Push the LOCK
buttonon the
Intelligent Key.
4. All the doors, the liftgate and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
*: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the UNLOCKbuttonon
the Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driver’s door and fuel-filler door will
unlock.
The puddle light and the passenger
cabin illumination will illuminate and
stay on for a short period of time (if so
equipped). (See “Welcome light” (P.2-
67).)
3. Push the UNLOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key again within 60 sec-
onds. 4. The hazard indicator flashes once
again. All the doors will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically
unless one of the following operations is
performed within 1 minute after pushing
the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key
while the doors are locked. If during this 1-
minute time period, the UNLOCK button
on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all doors
will be locked automatically after another
1 minute.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
Opening windows
To open the windows, push the door
UNLOCKbutton on the Intelligent
Key for about 3 seconds after the door is
unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
Window cannot be closed using the
Intelligent Key.
The door windows can be opened or
closed by turning the mechanical key in
a door lock. (See “Doors” (P.3-4).)

Opening/closing liftgate (if so
equipped)
1. Push the power liftgate buttonfor more than 1 second.
2. The liftgate will automatically open.
The hazard indicator flashes 4 times and
the outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
To close the liftgate, push the power
liftgate button
for more than 1
second.
The liftgate will automatically close.
If the button
is pushed while the
liftgate is being opened or closed, the
liftgate will reverse.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel
threatened, you may activate the alarm
to call attention as follows:
1. Push the PANIC
buttonon the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 sec-
ond.
2. The theft warning alarm and head- lights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key are pushed. (Note: Panic button
or power liftgate button should be pushed for more than 1 second.)
Remote engine start (if so
equipped)
The remote engine startbuttonis
on the Intelligent Key if the vehicle has
remote engine start function. This func-
tion allows the engine to start from
outside the vehicle. See “Remote engine
start” (P.3-19) for more details.
Setting hazard indicator and horn
mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and
horn mode when you first receive the
vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when
the LOCK
button is pushed, the
hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once. When the UNLOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system
can be switched to the hazard indicator
mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indica-
tor flashes twice. When the UNLOCK
button is pushed, neither the hazard
indicator nor the horn operates.
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.The remote engine startbutton is
not pushed and held within 5 seconds
of pushing the “LOCK”
button.
. The brake pedal is depressed.
. The doors are not closed and locked.
. The liftgate is open.
. The Intelligent Key system warning
light remains on in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
. An Intelligent Key is left inside the
vehicle.
. The theft alarm sounds due to illegal
entry into the vehicle.
. Two remote engine starts, or a single
remote engine start with an exten-
sion, have already been used.
. The shift lever is not in the P (Park)
position.
The remote engine start may display a
warning or indicator in the vehicle infor-
mation display. For an explanation of the
warning or indicator, see “Operational
indicators” (P.2-23).
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1. Pull the hood lock release handlelocated below the instrument panel;
the hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise
the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down and make sure it locks
into place.
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
. If you see steam or smoke com-
ing from the engine compart-
ment, to avoid injury do not
open the hood.
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WARNING
.Always be sure the liftgate has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
. Do not drive with the liftgate
open. This could allow dangerous
exhaust gases to be drawn into
the vehicle. See “Exhaust gas
(carbon monoxide)” (P.5-4).
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could
unknowingly activate switches
or controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious
accidents.
. Always be sure that hands and
feet are clear of the door frame to
avoid injury while closing the
liftgate.
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OPERATING MANUAL LIFTGATE
To open the liftgate, unlock it and push
the liftgate opener switch. Pull up the
liftgate to open.
The liftgate can be unlocked by:
. pushing the unlock button
on the
Intelligent Key twice.
. pushing the liftgate request switch
with the Intelligent Key carried on you.
. pushing the door handle request
switch twice with the Intelligent Key
carried on you.
. pushing the power door lock switch to
the unlock position. .
inserting the mechanical key into the
driver’s door key cylinder and turning
it to the rear of the vehicle twice.
To close the liftgate, pull down until it
securely locks.
OPERATING POWER LIFTGATE (if so
equipped)
To operate the power liftgate, the shift
lever must be in the P (Park) position.
The power liftgate will not operate if the
battery voltage is low.
LIFTGATE

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Power liftgate main switch
The power liftgate operation can be
turned on or off by the power liftgate
main switch on the instrument panel.
When the power liftgate main switch is
pushed to the “OFF” position, the power
operation is not available by the power
liftgate switch on the liftgate and liftgate
opener switch.
The liftgate can still be operated by the
power liftgate switch on the instrument
panel and the power liftgate button on
the Intelligent Key.
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Power liftgate switch — Instrument panel
JVP0465XLiftgate opener switch
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Intelligent Key
SPA2796Power liftgate switch — Liftgate
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3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Power open
When the liftgate is fully closed, the
liftgate will fully open automatically by:
.pushing the power liftgate switch
on the instrument panel
. pushing the liftgate opener switch
.pushing the power liftgate buttonon the Intelligent Key for more than 1
second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the out-
side chime sounds when the liftgate
starts opening.
NOTE:
The liftgate can be opened by the
power liftgate switch
, the liftgate
opener switchor the power liftgate
buttoneven if the liftgate is
locked. The liftgate will individually un-
lock and open.
Power close
When the liftgate is fully opened, the
liftgate will fully close automatically by:
. pushing the power liftgate switch
on the instrument panel
. pushing the power liftgate button
on the Intelligent Key for more than 1
second
. pushing the power liftgate switch
on the lower part of the liftgate
The hazard flashes 4 times and the out- side chime sounds when the liftgate
starts closing.
NOTE:
When the liftgate is closed, it remains
unlocked. Manually lock the liftgate.
Reverse function
The power liftgate will reverse immedi-
ately if one of the following actions is
performed during power open or power
close.
.
pushing the power liftgate switch
on the instrument panel
. pushing the power liftgate button
on the Intelligent Key.
. pushing the liftgate switch
on the
lower part of the liftgate
The outside chime sounds when the
liftgate starts to reverse.
Auto reverse function
The auto-reverse function enables the
liftgate to automatically reverse when
something is caught in the liftgate as it
is opening or closing. When the control
unit detects an obstacle, the liftgate will
reverse and return to the full open or full
close position.
If a second obstacle is detected, the
liftgate motion will stop and the drive
motor will disengage. The liftgate will
enter the manual mode. A pinch sensor is mounted on each side
of the liftgate. If an obstacle is detected
by the pinch sensor during power close,
the liftgate will reverse and return to the
full open position immediately.
NOTE:
If the pinch sensor is damaged or
removed, the power close function will
not operate.
WARNING
There is a small distance immedi-
ately before the closed position that
cannot be detected. Make sure that
all passengers keep their hands, etc.,
clear from the liftgate opening be-
fore closing the liftgate.
Manual mode
If power operation is not available, the
liftgate can be operated manually. Power
operation may not be available if multiple
obstacles have been detected in a single
power cycle or if the battery voltage is
low. When the power liftgate main switch
is in the OFF position, the liftgate can be
opened manually by pushing the liftgate
opener switch. If the power liftgate open-
er switch is pushed during power open or
close, the power operation will be can-