engine coolant NISSAN ARMADA 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little 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 105.8 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
Engine oil *7
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change 6-1/2 qt 5-1/2 qt 6.2 • API Certification Mark *2 *3
• API grade SG, Energy Conserving II or API grade SH, SJ or SL*2 *3
• ILSAC grade GF-II or GF-III*2 *3 Without oil filter change 6-1/4 qt 5-1/4 qt 5.9
Cooling system
With reservoir 3-3/4 gal 3-1/8 gal 14.4 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF *4
Power steering fluid (PSF)Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*8
Brake fluidGenuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*5 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*6
Air conditioning system oil — — — NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS) or equivalent*6
Transfer fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada
NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid*8, *10
Front final drive oil — — — API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90*9, *10
Rear final drive oil — — — API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90*9, *10
Windshield washer fluid (shared between
front and rear wipers)1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.5 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid
or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Fuel recommendation.”
*2: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.”
*3: For further details, see “Recommended SAE viscosity number.”
*4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the auto-
matic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*5: Available in mainland USA through your NISSAN dealer.
*6: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label.”
*7: For further details, see “Changing engine oil.”
*8: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) , DEXRON™ III/MERCON™, or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*9: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0° C (32° F) .
*10: See your NISSAN dealer for service.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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Pre-towing tips
cBe certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.
cAlways secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
cLoad the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half.
cCheck your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
cBe certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
Trailer 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.
cAlways secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
cAvoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
cAvoid sharp turns or lane changes.
cAlways drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
cWhen backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
cAlways block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is
not recommended; however, if you must do
so, first block the wheels and apply the park-
ing brake, and then move the transmission
shift selector lever into the P (Park) position.
If you move the shift selector lever to the P
(Park) position before blocking the wheels
and applying the parking brake, transmission
damage could occur.
c
When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear
and use the engine braking effect. When go-
ing up a long grade, downshift the transmis-sion to a lower gear and reduce speed to
reduce chances of engine overloading and/or
overheating. However, for long steep grades,
do not stay in 1st gear when driving above 35
MPH (56 km/h) or 2nd gear when driving
above 58 MPH (93 km/h) .
cIf the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioner
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
cTrailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
cAvoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
cFor the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h) .
cHave your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.
cWhen making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
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If you believe that your vehicle has a de-
fect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
tion to notifying NISSAN.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-
come involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236. You may also write to: NHTSA,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor ve-
hicle safety from the Hotline.
You may notify NISSAN by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-800-NISSAN-1.Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Turn the ignition switch ON without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is
9not ready9. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is9ready.9If the
MIL indicates the vehicle is in a9not ready9con-
dition, drive the vehicle through the following
pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. If
you cannot or do not want to perform the driving
pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you.WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic con-
ditions and obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine when the engine coolant
temperature gauge needle points to C. Al-
low the engine to idle until the gauge needle
points between the C and H (normal oper-
ating temperature) .
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h) , then quickly release the accelerator
pedal completely and keep it released for at
least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
53 - 60 MPH (86 - 96 km/h) for at least 9
minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 at least 10 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 min-
utes.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (US
only)READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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Chimes, audible reminders...........2-19
Cigarette lighter.................2-32
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock......................4-26
(models with navigation system)......4-10
Clock set
Control panel buttons...........4-10
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Cold weather driving..............5-29
Compass display.................2-8
Console box...............2-33, 2-40
Control panel buttons..............4-2
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-31
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-15, 4-15
Rear audio controls.............4-33
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-17
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-15
Cup holders...................2-37
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . .1-69
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-26Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-24
Digital video disc DVD.............4-34
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light............2-14
Drive belts....................8-14
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-20
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-29
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-17
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-26
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine..............5-9
Engine oil pressure gauge............2-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.........2-14
English/Metric button..............4-9
Control panel buttons............4-9
ENTER button..................4-2
Enter button
Control panel buttons............4-2
Event data recorders..............9-28
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-35
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-28
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Window washer fluid............8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-27
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-64
Front seats....................1-2
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Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-17
Fuel gauge..................2-6
Fuel octane rating..............9-3
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-14
FUEL ECON button...............4-4
Fuel Econ button
Control panel buttons............4-4
Fuses......................8-22
Fusible links...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-51
Gascap.....................3-14
Gauge
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge.....................2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-6
Fuel gauge..................2-6
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
Voltmeter...................2-7
General maintenance..............8-2
Glass hatch...................3-14
Glove box....................2-35H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-28
Head restraints..................1-8
Active head restraint.............1-9
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-24
Headlight control switch............2-24
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system).............4-37
Heated seats..................2-29
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls .4-15, 4-15
Heater operation..............4-16
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-17
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-51
Hood release...................3-9
Hook
Luggage hook................2-41
Horn.......................2-28
I
Ignition switch..................5-7
Immobilizer system..........2-21, 3-2, 5-8
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-16
Increasing fuel economy............5-17
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-12
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-18
Instrument brightness control.........2-27
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-2
Interior light...................2-49ISOFIX child restraints.............1-43
J
Jump starting...................6-8
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-25
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-5
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Emission control information label.....9-10
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-71
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-43
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-11
Lift gate......................3-9
Lift gate release.................3-13
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-72, 2-16
Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-12
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Bulb replacement..............8-27
Charge warning light............2-14
Fog light switch...............2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-24
Headlight control switch..........2-24
Interior light.................2-49
Light bulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-16
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-66
Personal lights...............2-50
Security indicator light...........2-18
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12
Lights
Map lights..................2-50
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Door locks..................3-3
Lift gate release...............3-13
Power door locks...............3-4
Low fuel warning light.............2-15
Low tire pressure warning light........2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-16
Luggage hook..................2-41
Luggage rack (see roof rack).........2-43
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information)........2-41
M
Maint (maintenance) button
Control panel buttons............4-4Maint (Maintenance) button, control
panel display...................4-4
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-25
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-18
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual vent windows..............2-47
Map lights....................2-50
Map pocket...................2-36
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-27
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-18
Outside mirror control...........3-18
Outside mirrors...............3-18
Vanity mirror.................3-17
N
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES)......................4-34
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system................2-21, 3-2, 5-8
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-3
Odometer.....................2-4Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-14
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control.............3-18
Outside mirrors.................3-18
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-10
Owner’s manual order form..........9-28
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-28
P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-14
Parking/parking on hills...........5-24
Pedal position adjustment...........3-16
Personal lights.................2-50
Power
Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-31
Power rear windows............2-45
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-25
Power vent windows............2-46
Power windows...............2-44
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Startup screen display..............4-3
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-25
Tilting steering wheel............3-16
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-31
Stop light....................8-27
Storage.....................2-33
Overhead storage compartment......2-36
Storage bin................2-36, 2-41
Storage tray...................2-33
Sun visors....................3-17
Sunglasses case................2-35
Sunglasses holder...............2-35
Sunroof.....................2-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-71
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-72, 2-16
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-64
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-71
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-57
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-57
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-25
Automatic power window switch.....2-45
Fog light switch...............2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-24
Headlight control switch..........2-24
Ignition switch................5-7
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear sonar system off switch.......2-30
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-24Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-23
Turn signal switch..............2-27
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-22
T
Tachometer....................2-5
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-14
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-21, 3-2, 5-8
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-16
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire...................6-3
Tire chains..................8-39
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-31
Tire rotation.................8-39
Tires of 4-wheel drive............8-41
Types of tires................8-38
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-25
Wheels and tires..............8-31
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Tire pressure display...............4-6
Tire pressure monitoring system........5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder.......4-6Top tether strap child restraint.........1-45
Tow mode switch................2-30
Towing
2-wheel drive models............6-12
4-wheel drive models............6-13
Flat towing..................9-25
Tow truck towing..............6-11
Towing load/specification.........9-17
Trailer towing................9-16
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-51
Transmission
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Selector lever lock release.........5-13
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
TRIP button....................4-3
Trip button
Control panel buttons............4-3
Trip odometer...................2-4
Turn signal switch................2-27
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-25
V
Vanity mirror...................3-17
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-27
Vehicle electronic system............4-7
Vehicle identification...............9-9
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery..............6-13, 7-2
Vehicle security system.............2-20
Vehicle security system
(NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-21, 3-2, 5-8
Ventilators....................4-14
Visors......................3-17
Voltmeter.....................2-7
W
Warning
4WD warning light.............2-15
Air bag warning light.........1-72, 2-16
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-13
Battery charge warning light........2-14
Brake warning light.............2-13
Door open warning light..........2-14
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-14
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-28
Low fuel warning light...........2-15
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-16
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-66
Seat belt warning light...........2-15
Vehicle security system...........2-20
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-71
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12
Warning lights..................2-12Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-22
Weights (See dimensions and weights). . . .9-8
Wheels and tires................8-31
Wheel/tire size..................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country..................9-9
Window washer fluid..............8-12
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows.......2-45
Manual vent windows............2-47
Power rear windows............2-45
Power vent windows............2-46
Power windows...............2-44
Rear power windows............2-45
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-22
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-22
Wiper blades................8-18
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1. Engine coolant 8-7
2. Battery 8-13
3. Power steering fluid 8-11
4. Automatic transmission fluid 8-11
5. Heater and air conditioner 4-15,
Audio system 4-18
6. Passenger supplemental air bag 1-57
7. Spare tire 6-2
8. Rear door lock 9-12
9. Fuel filler cap 3-14; Fuel recommenda-
tions 9-3
10. Seat belts 1-15
11. Door locks 3-3
12. Driver supplemental air bag 1-57
13. Hood release 3-9
14. Meters and gauges 2-3
15. Brake fluid 8-12
16. Engine oil 8-8
17. Window washer fluid 8-12
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