NISSAN ARMADA 2006 1.G Owners Manual

2nd row center console (if so equipped)
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3rd row
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CAUTION
cDo 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.
cDo not use bottle holder for open liquid
containers.
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
To remove the 2nd row center console box:
s1Lift out the cup holder tray.
s2Pull up on the handle to tilt the console box
up.
s3Move the console box toward the front of the
vehicle and lift it out.
Bottle holder
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To reinstall the 2nd row center console box:
1. Slide the console box over the base toward
the rear of the vehicle.
2. Push down to lock the console box in place.
3. Replace the cup holder tray.
CARGO AREA STORAGE BIN
To open the cargo area storage bin, pull down on
the tab and pull the lid off.To access the floor storage area, push down
s1
to raise the handle, then pull up on the handles2
to lift the luggage board.
LUGGAGE HOOKS
The luggage hooks can be used to secure cargo
with ropes or other types of straps.
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WARNING
cProperly 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.
cUse suitable ropes and hooks to secure
cargo.
cNever allow anyone to ride in the lug-
gage area. It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in these
areas 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.
cBe sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Side finisher
When hooking on ropes, do not apply a load of
more than 55 lb (245 N) to a single
sAhook or 44
lb (196 N) to a single
sBhook.
Floor hooks
Do not apply a load of more than 110 lb (490 N)
to a single hook.
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ROOF RACK
Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof
rack. Do not load more than 200 lbs (91 kg) on
the entire roof rack
sA. If an additional rear cross-
bar (if so equipped) is installed, the maximum
load capacity for the rear roof rack
sBis 125 lbs(56 kg) . Be careful that your vehicle does not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear) . The GVWR and GAWR
are located on the F.M.V.S.S. label (located on
the driver’s door pillar) . For more information
regarding GVWR and GAWR, refer to “Vehicleloading information” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section later in this manual.
The rear crossbar can be adjusted forward and
backward. Raise the lock levers
s1and adjust
the crossbar to the desired position. Lower the
lock levers. Place your luggage on the bars and
secure the luggage with rope to the utility loops
s2. Do not place luggage on the side rails or tie
rope directly to the side rails. Always be sure the
lock levers are lowered to keep the crossbar in
place. Do not use utility loops for any purpose
other than securing luggage.
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WARNING
Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, un-
secured cargo could cause personal
injury.
CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing items
from the roof rack. If you cannot comfort-
ably lift the items onto the roof rack from
the ground, use a ladder or stool.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s door
is opened during this period of about 45 sec-
onds, power to the windows is canceled.
1. Window lock button
2. Power 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.
To open a window, push the switch and hold it
down. To close a window, pull the switch and
hold it up. To stop the opening or closing function
at any time, simply release the switch.
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Front passenger power window switch
The passenger window switch operates only the
corresponding passenger window. To open the
window, push the switch and hold it down
s1.To
close the window, pull the switch up
s2.
Locking passengers’ windows
When the window lock button is depressed, only
the driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it again to cancel the window lock function.
Rear power window switch
The rear passenger window switches open or
close only the corresponding passenger window.
To open the window, push the switch and hold it
down
s1. To close the window, pull the switch up
s2.
Automatic operation
To fully open a window equipped with automatic
operation, press the window switch down (only
driver’s side shown) to the second detent and
release it; it need not be held. The window auto-
matically opens all the way. To stop the window,
lift the switch up while the window is opening.
To fully close a window equipped with automatic
operation, pull the switch up to the second detent
and release it; it need not be held.
Auto-reverse function
The auto-reverse function can be activated when
a window is closed by automatic operation.
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Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window oc-
curs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the window.
If the control unit detects something caught in a
window equipped with automatic operation as it
is closing, the window will be immediately low-
ered.
POWER VENT WINDOWS (if so
equipped)
Use the vent window switch located on the over-
head console to open and close the power vent
windows. The windows cannot be operated
separately.
To open the power vent windows, press and hold
the switch toward OPEN.
To close the windows, press and hold the switch
toward CLOSE.The power vent windows operate when the igni-
tion key is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition key is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s door
is opened during this 45 second period, power to
the vent windows is cancelled.
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MANUAL VENT WINDOWS (if so
equipped)
To open a manual vent window, pull the latch
handle toward you until it releases.
To lock the window in the open position, push the
latch handle rearward until it locks.
To close a manual vent window, pull the latch
handle toward you and push the rear portion of
the latch toward the rear of the vehicle until it
locks.
AUTOMATIC SUNROOF
The sunroof will only operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position. The automatic sunroof
is operational for about 45 seconds, even if the
ignition key is turned to the ACC or OFF position.
If the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door
is opened during this period of about 45 sec-
onds, power to the sunroof is canceled.
Sliding the sunroof
To fully open the sunroof, push the switch toward
the open position
s3.
To fully close the sunroof, push the switch toward
the close position
s4.To open or close the sunroof part way, push the
switch in any direction
s5while the roof is sliding
open or closed to stop it in the desired position.
Tilting the sunroof
To tilt the sunroof up, push the tilt switch toward
the up position
s1. When the sunroof is open, it
will automatically close and then tilt up.
To tilt the sunroof down, push the tilt switch
toward the down position
s2.
Restarting the sunroof sliding switch
The sliding switch will become inoperable after
the battery terminal is disconnected, the electri-
cal supply interrupted and/or some abnormality
detected. Use the following reset procedure to
return sunroof operation to normal.
1. If the sunroof lid is open, push the tilting
switch repeatedly toward the down position
s2to fully close the lid.
2. Finally, push and hold the tilting switch for
more than 2 seconds toward the down po-
sition
s2to reestablish the lid’s home posi-
tion.
The sunroof should now operate normally.
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Auto reverse function (when closing or
tilting down the sunroof)
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the sunroof is closed or tilted down by automatic
operation when the ignition key is in the ON
position or for about 45 seconds after the ignition
key is turned to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the sunroof oc-
curs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the sunroof.
When closing:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
sunroof as it moves to the front, the sunroof will
immediately open backward.
When tilting down:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
sunroof as it tilts down, the sunroof will immedi-
ately tilt up.If the auto reverse function malfunctions and re-
peats opening or tilting up the sunroof, keep
pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds
after it happens, then the sunroof will fully close
gradually. In this case, make sure nothing is
caught in the sunroof.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open sunroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
cDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the sunroof opening while the vehicle is
in motion or while the sunroof is
closing.
CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the sunroof before opening.
cDo not place heavy objects on the sun-
roof or surrounding area.
Sunshade
Open and close the sunshade by sliding it for-
ward or backward.
If the sunroof does not close
Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair the
sunroof.
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