tow NISSAN ARMADA 2008 1.G Owners Manual

1. Engine hood (P. 3-20)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-30)
3. Windshield (P. 8-19)
4. Power windows (P. 2-53)
5. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-4, 3-6, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-29)
7. Tire pressure (P. 9-12)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-40)
10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-31)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-32)
12. Fog light switch (P. 2-35)
13. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-14)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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16. Climate controls (P. 4-38)
17. Power outlet/cigarette lighter
(accessory) (P. 2-40/P. 2-41)
18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-37)
19. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-38)
20. Tow mode switch (P. 2-40)
21. Shift selector lever (P. 5-12)
22. Heated steering wheel (if so equipped)
(P. 2-37)
23. Center stack storage (P. 2-42)
24. Power outlet (P. 2-40)
25. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-57)
26. Auxiliary jack (P. 4-55)
27. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-20)
28. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-27)
29. Rear or front and rear sonar system off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-38)
30. Pedal position adjustment switch (if so
equipped) (P. 3-27)
31. Power vent window (if so equipped)
(P. 2-55)
32. Lift gate open/close switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-20)*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
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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. To enter the 3rd row
s1raise the armrest so
it is parallel to the seatback and in the stowed
position, then lift up on the latch located on the
upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row
captain’s chair and fold the seatback forward at
an angle over the seat base. This will release the
back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.Then
s2lift up on the lower corner of the seat
base and tip the 2nd row captain’s chair forward.
To exit the 3rd row bench seat lift up on the same
latch and fold the seatback forward onto the seat
base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it
forward.
2ND ROW BENCH SEAT
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 for added
comfort and 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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FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD
RESTRAINTS
WARNING
cAlways adjust the head restraints prop-
erly as specified in this section. Failure
to do so can reduce the effectiveness of
the Active Head Restraint.
cActive Head Restraints are designed to
supplement other safety systems. Al-
ways wear seat belts. No system can
prevent all injuries in any accident.cDo not attach anything to the head re-
straint stalks. Doing so could impair
Active Head Restraint function.
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-
ing the force that the seatback receives from the
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement
of the head restraint helps support the occu-
pant’s head by reducing its backward movement
and helping absorb some of the forces that may
lead to whiplash type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original positions.
Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as
described earlier in this section.
ARMRESTS
To use the armrests, pull them down to the rest-
ing position.
sAStowed position
sBResting position
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s2Once the seatback is released it will enable
you to fold the front passenger seatback flat
over the seat cushion.
3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a
seating position lift up on the seatback and
push it up to an upright position. Then pull up
on the recline lever and lean the seatback to
a proper seating position. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
WARNING
cIf you fold the front passenger’s seat-
back flat forward to carry longer ob-
jects, be sure this cargo is properly se-
cured and not near an air bag. In a
crash, an inflating air bag might force
that object toward a person. This could
cause severe injury or even death. Se-
cure objects away from the area in
which an air bag would inflate. See
“Precautions on supplemental restraint
system” later in this section.
cNever allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the front passenger’s seat
when it is in the fold-down position. Use
of these areas by passengers could re-
sult in serious injury in an accident or
sudden stop.
Folding the 2nd row captain’s chairs (if
so equipped)
To fold the 2nd row captain’s chairs flat for maxi-
mum cargo hauling:
s1Raise the armrest to the stowed position.
Remove the 2nd row center console, see
“Console removal” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this Owner’s Manual.
s2Pull the strap forward, located in the center
of the seat cushion, and fold the seat cush-
ion toward the front of the vehicle.
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s3Then lift up on the recline lever to fold the
seatback flat forward.s4There is a carpet panel flap that can be
folded toward the back of the vehicle.s5The 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.
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Folding the 2nd row bench seat (if so
equipped)
To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum
cargo hauling:
s1Pull the strap forward, located in the center
of each seat cushion, and fold each seat
cushion toward the front of the vehicle.
s2Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of
the outboard seats to fold the outboard seat-
backs flat. To 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.s3There is a carpet panel flap on the back of
each seat that can be folded toward the
back of the vehicle.
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s4The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo
floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded
flat.
5. To return the outboard 2nd row bench seats
to a seating position reverse the process for
the outboard seats.
6. To 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 seatback.
Then push the seat cushion back into place.
Make sure to hold the seat belts above
the seat cushion and properly raise the
seatback to an upright position. Then
push the seat cushion down into place.Folding the 3rd row split bench seat
To fold the 3rd row split bench seat flat for
maximum cargo capacity:
1. Disconnect and secure the center seat belt
and tongues into the retractor base. See
“Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt” later
in this section.
2. Lower the head restraints to the full down
position.
3. Then pull up on the latch located on the
outside corner of each seatback and fold the
seatback forward over the seat base.To return the 3rd row split bench seat to a seating
position unfold the seatback and push it back
until it latches into position.
WARNING
cWhen returning the seatbacks, be sure
to attach the rear center seat belt
connector.
cDo not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
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.
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THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING
SEATS (if so equipped)
The third row power folding seat controls are
located on the second row passenger (right-
hand) side cupholder console
s1and on the
passenger (righthand) rear quarter trim panel
area (behind third row seating)
s2.
Before operating the 3rd row seats:
cMake sure the second row seatback isn’t
reclined.
cLower the 3rd row headrest to the full down
position.cDisconnect and secure the center seatbelt
and tongues into the retractor base. See
“Stowing the 3rd row center seatbelt” later
in this section.
– Always reconnect the center seatbelt
when the seat is returned to the upright
position
cMake sure that there are no objects on the
seatback cushion.
CAUTION
Make sure the seat(s) is returned to the
full upright position before a passenger
sits in the seat(s) .
When folding or returning the seat(s) to
the upright position, to avoid injury to
yourself and others:
cMake sure that the seat path is clear
before moving the seat.
cBe careful not to allow hands or feet to
get caught or pinched in the seat.To fold down the third row seats, press and hold
the bottom portion of the switch.
To raise the third row seats, press 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 is put in the ON position. If the warning
beep is still present after one complete cycle and
if the seats are in the full upright or folded posi-
tion, bring your vehicle in for service.
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s2Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until
you hear and feel the latch engage.
cThe retractor is designed to lock during
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.
cIf the seat belt cannot be pulled from
its fully retracted position, firmly pull
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor.s3Position the lap belt portionlow and snug
on the hipsas shown.
s4Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
and across your chest.
The front passenger seat and the rear seating
positions three-point seat belts have a locking
mechanism for child restraint installation. It is
referred to as the Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) mode or child restraint mode.
When the ALR is activated the seat belt cannot
be extended again until the seat belt tongue is
detached from the buckle and fully retracted.Once retracted, the seat belt is in the Emergency
Locking Retractor (ELR) mode. See “Child re-
straints” later in this section for more information.
The ALR should be used only for child re-
straint installation. During normal seat belt
use by a passenger, the locking mode
should not be activated. If it is activated it
may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten-
sion. It can also change the operation of
the front passenger air bag. See “Front
passenger air bag and status light” later in
this section.
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
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