height NISSAN ARMADA 2004 1.G Owners Manual

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 CAPTAIN’S CHAIR
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and
lean back.
The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat
back for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain proper seat belt fit (see “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section) . Also, the
seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is stopped.
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Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.ARMRESTS
To use the armrests, pull them down to the rest-
ing position.
sAStowed position
sBResting position
Adjustable driver’s seat armrest (if so
equipped)
To use the adjustable driver seat armrest, pull it
down to the resting position. Adjust the armrest
to the desired position by raising the armrest to
the desired height and releasing the armrest. To
readjust the armrest to a lower position, raise the
armrest to the stowed position, then pull it to the
resting position and adjust to the desired height.
FLEXIBLE SEATING
WARNING
cNever 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.
cDo 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
seat belt properly.
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cWhen attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the seat-
backs are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
seat belt connector is completely
secured.
cIf the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or sud-
den stop.
Shoulder belt height adjustment (front
and 2nd row outboard seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
To adjust, pull out
s1the adjustment button and
move the shoulder belt anchor
s2to the desired
position, so the belt passes over the center of the
shoulder. The belt should be away from your face
and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re-
lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulder
belt anchor into position.
WARNING
cAfter 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.
cThe 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 chance or severity of
injury in an accident.
Front and 2nd row outboard seats
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CHECKING PARKING BRAKE
From the released position, firmly push the park-
ing brake down. If the number of clicks is out of
the range listed, see a NISSAN dealer.
c3–4 clicks under depressing force of 44 lb
(196 N) .
CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
With the engine running, check the distanceA
between the upper surface of the pedal and the
metal floor. If it is out of the range shown, see a
NISSAN dealer.
Distance A: Under depression force of
110 lb (490 N)
3 1/2 in (90 mm) or more
Self-adjusting brakes
Your 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 normal.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible
wear indicators. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, a high pitched scraping or screech-
ing sound will be heard when the vehicle is in
motion. The noise will be heard whether or not the
brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
function or performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.For more information regarding
brake inspections, see the appropriate mainte-
nance schedule information in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.
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BRAKE BOOSTER
Check the brake booster function as follows:
1. With the engine off, press and release the
brake pedal several times. When brake
pedal movement (distance of travel) remains
the same from one pedal application to the
next, continue on to the next step.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, start the
engine. The pedal height should drop a little.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the
engine. Keep the pedal depressed for about
30 seconds. The pedal height should not
change.
4. Run the engine for one minute without de-
pressing the brake pedal, then turn it off.
Depress the brake pedal several times. The
pedal travel distance will decrease gradually
with each depression as the vacuum is re-
leased from the booster.
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come on,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.
2. Open the engine hood.3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the
tab and lifting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The
fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse
block in the passenger compartment.
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(1) Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H)
1. P: The9P9indicates the tire is designed for
passenger vehicles.
2. Three-digit number: This number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall
edge to sidewall edge.
3. Two-digit number: This number, known as
the aspect ratio, gives the tire’s ratio of
height to width.
4. R: The9R9stands for radial.
5. Two-digit number: This number is the wheel
or rim diameter in inches.6. Two- or three-digit number: This number is
the tire’s load index. It is a measurement of
how much weight each tire can support. You
may not find this information on all tires be-
cause it is not required by law.
7. Tire speed rating. You should not drive the
vehicle faster than the tire speed rating.
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1. Wear indicator
2. Location mark
Tire wear and damage
WARNING
cTires should be periodically inspected
for wear, cracking, bulging or objects
caught in the tread. If excessive wear,
cracks, bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced.cThe original tires have built-in tread
wear indicators. When the wear indica-
tors are visible, the tire(s) should be
replaced.
cImproper service of the spare tire may
result in serious personal injury. If it is
necessary to repair the spare tire, con-
tact a NISSAN dealer.
cFor additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet.
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
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
WARNING
cThe use of tires other than those recom-
mended or the mixed use of tires of
different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial) , or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, ground clearance, body-to-
tire clearance, tire chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, headlight aim
and bumper height. Some of these ef-
fects may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
cIf the wheels are changed for any rea-
son, always replace with wheels which
have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could
cause premature tire wear, degrade ve-
hicle handling characteristics and/or
interference with the brake
discs/drums. Such interference can
lead to decreased braking efficiency
and/or early brake pad/shoe wear. Re-
fer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Techni-
cal and consumer information” section
of this manual for wheel off-set
dimensions.
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheels
17 x 7.5J
18 x 8.0J
Tires
P285/70R17
P265/70R18
Spare tire Full size
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length in (mm) 206.9(5,255)
Overall width in (mm) 78.8(2,001)
Overall height
2wd with roof rack in (mm) 76.7(1,947)
4wd with roof rack in (mm) 76.9(1,953)
2wd without roof rack in (mm) 75.3(1,912)
4wd without roof rack in (mm) 75.5(1,918)
Front tread in (mm) 67.5(1,715)
Rear tread in (mm) 67.5(1,715)
Wheelbase in (mm) 123.2(3,130)
Gross vehicle weight
ratinglb (kg)
See the “F.M.V.S.S.
certification label” on the
center pillar between the
driver’s side front and
side doors. Gross axle weight rating
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
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Ball mount
The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount and
the ball mount is inserted into the hitch receiver.
Choose a proper class ball mount based on the
trailer weight. Additionally, the ball mount should
be chosen to keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.
Weight carrying hitches
A weight carrying or9dead weight9ball mount is
one that is designed to carry the whole amount of
tongue weight and gross weight directly on the
ball mount and on the receiver.
Weight distribution hitch
This type of hitch is also called a “load-leveling” or
“equalizing” hitch. A set of bars attach to the ball
mount and to the trailer to distribute the tongue
weight (hitch weight) of your trailer. Many ve-
hicles can’t carry the full tongue weight of a given
trailer, and need some of the tongue weight
transferred through the frame and pushing down
on the front wheels. This gives stability to the tow
vehicle.
Another reason to have a weight distributing ball
mount is to comply with the rating on your re-
ceiver. Most receivers have a weight carrying
rating of 5000 lbs. gross weight, 500 lbs. tongue
weight and a weight distribution rating of 10,000lbs. gross weight, 1000 lbs. tongue weight. This
means that without using a weight distributing
ballmount, the receiver is only designed to carry
5000 lbs.
When hooking up a trailer using a weight distrib-
uting hitch, always refer to the hitch manufactur-
er’s instructions.
1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level surface.
With the ignition on and the doors closed,
allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes
so that it can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on
the front and rear bumpers at the center of
the vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust
the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper
height is within0-.5inches (0 – 13 mm) of
the reference height measured in step 2. The
rear bumper should be no higher than the
reference height measured in step 2.
WARNING
Properly adjust the weight distributing
hitch so the rear of the bumper is no
higher than the measured reference
height when the trailer is attached. If the
rear bumper is higher than the measured
reference height when loaded, the vehicle
may handle unpredictably which could
cause a loss of vehicle control and cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Sway control device
Sway control devices are used to help control the
effects of sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and
buffeting caused by other vehicles. Make sure the
sway control device is compatible with the trail-
er’s brake system.
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (909 kg) .
Class II hitch
A Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 3,500 lb (1,510 kg) .
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FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-27
Rear audio controls.............4-40
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-38
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-26
Rear audio controls...............4-40
Rear center seat belt..............1-38
Rear power windows..............2-47
Rear seat air conditioner............4-23
Rear sonar system off switch.........2-31
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-23
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote controller (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system).............4-43
Remote keyless entry system..........3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-26
Roof rack....................2-45
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Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Child seat belts...............1-41
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-26
Screen (See NISSAN mobile entertainment
system).....................4-43
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment........1-4
Second row bench seats..........1-7
Second row captain’s chair.........1-5Seat belt
Child safety.................1-34
Infants and small children.........1-35
Injured Person................1-35
Larger children...............1-35
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-32
Pregnant women..............1-35
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-28
Rear center seat belt............1-38
Seat belt extenders.............1-41
Seat belt maintenance...........1-41
Seat belts..................1-32
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-40
Three-point type with retractor.......1-36
Seat belt warning light.............2-16
Seatback pockets................2-37
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Automatic drive positioner.........3-20
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-29
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Second row captain’s chair adjustment.....1-5
Security indicator light..........1-24, 2-18
Security system (Nissan vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start.........2-21, 3-2, 5-8
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-21
Service manual order form...........9-27
Servicing air conditioner............4-24
Shift lock release................5-13
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-40
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). . .1-27
Spark plug replacement............8-15Speedometer...................2-4
SRS warning label...............1-30
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-8
Jump starting.................6-7
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting.................6-9
Starting the engine..............5-9
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-24
Tilting steering wheel............3-16
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-38
Stop light....................8-26
Storage.....................2-34
Overhead storage compartment......2-37
Storage bin................2-37, 2-42
Storage tray...................2-34
Sun visors....................3-17
Sunglasses case................2-36
Sunglasses holder...............2-36
Sunroof.....................2-49
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-30
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-30, 2-16
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-22
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-30
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-14
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-14
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-25
Automatic power window switch.....2-48
Fog light switch...............2-28
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-28
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