fuel NISSAN ARMADA 2011 Owner's Manual

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-
hicle in another country,you should first find
out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-
cle’s engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There-
fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where
appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emis-
sion control and safety standards vary according
to the country, state, province or district; there-
fore, vehicle specifications may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into an-
other country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, transpor-
tation, and registration are the responsibil-
ity of the user. NISSAN is not responsible
for any inconvenience that may result.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is
attached as shown. This number is the identifica-
tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.

Tow mode includes the following features:● Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shifts
when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up a
grade.
● Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — automati-
cally downshifts when driving down a grade
with a trailer or heavy load to help control
vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not cause
any damage. However, fuel economy may be
reduced and the transmission/engine driving
characteristics may feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.

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Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row) ......1-5
Cargo light ....................2-58
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . . .9-14
Car phone or CB radio .............4-91
CD care and cleaning ..............4-72
CD changer (See audio system) ........4-51
CD player (See audio system) .........4-59
Check tire pressure ...............2-25
Child restraints .......1-35, 1-35, 1-36, 1-38
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-36, 1-44, 1-49, 1-54
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-42
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-41
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ...........7-2
Clock ...................4-49, 4-57
(models with navigation system) . . .4-11, 4-27
Clock set .................4-11, 4-27
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-12
Cold weather driving ..............5-37
Compact disc (CD) player ...........4-59
CompactFlash (CF) player ...........4-61
Console box ................2-41, 2-47
Control panel buttons ..............4-16
Brightness/contrast button ......4-16, 4-32
Enter button ...............4-2, 4-16
Setting button .............4-9, 4-25
Startup screen ................4-19
Without navigation system ..........4-2
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-74Heater and air conditioner controls
.....4-36
Rear audio controls .............4-76
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-38
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking

engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruise control ..................5-20
Cup holders ...................2-44
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . . .1-69
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-32
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-30
Digital video disc DVD ..............4-77
Dimensions and weights ............9-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-33
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ........4-2, 4-16
Distance to empty .............4-5, 4-21
Door locks .....................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic ...........3-36
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-37
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-15
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2 E
Economy - fuel ..................5-22
Emission control information label .......9-12
Emission control system warranty .......9-33
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Block heater .................5-38
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine

oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-7
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Engine serial number ............9-12
Engine specifications .............9-9
Starting the engine .............5-13
Engine oil pressure gauge ............2-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .........2-15
Enter button .................4-2, 4-16
Event data recorders ..............9-34
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Extended storage switch ............8-26
Eyeglass case ..................2-42
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Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ......2-34
Flat tire .......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Engine coolant .................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-12
Fog light switch .................2-34
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-64
Front seats .....................1-2
Front sonar system ...............5-36
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-22
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-28
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-25, 3-28
Fuses .......................8-23
Fusible links ...................8-25 G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ....................2-59
Gascap .....................3-28
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .....................2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-7
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-6
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rip odometer .................2-5
Voltmeter ....................2-8
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glass hatch ...................3-28
Glove box .....................2-42
Glove box lock ..................2-42
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth . . . .4-92,
4-107
Hazard warning flasher switch .........2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-30
Headlight control switch ............2-30
Headlights ....................8-30
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system) ..............4-80
Heated seats ...................2-35
Heated steering wheel .............2-36
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls
.....4-36
Heater operation ...............4-37
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-38
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ........2-59
Hood release ...................3-23
Hook Luggage hook ................2-48
Horn .......................2-35
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Ignition switch ...................5-9
Immobilizer system .........2-27, 3-4, 5-13
Important vehicle information label .......9-12
In-cabin microfilter ................8-18
Increasing fuel economy .............5-22
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ....................2-13
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-32
Inside mirror ...................3-32
Instrument brightness control ..........2-33
Instrument panel ...............0-6,
2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-33
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-14
Key operation ................3-15
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation .......3-17
Troubleshooting guide ............3-22
Warning signals ...............3-22
Interior light ....................2-56
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-38
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J
Jump starting ...................6-8
K
Key.........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement ...........8-27
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-17
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-7
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Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-12
Emission control information label .....9-12
Engine serial number ............9-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-12
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-11
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-71
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-38
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-13
Lift gate ......................3-23
Lift gate release .................3-27
Light Air bag warning light .........1-72, 2-18
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-32Bulb check/instrument panel
........2-13
Bulb replacement ..............8-32
Charge warning light ............2-15
Fog light switch ...............2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-30
Headlight control switch ..........2-30
Headlights ..................8-30
Interior light ..................2-56
Light bulbs ..................8-30
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-24
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-66
Personal lights ................2-58
Security indicator light ............2-20
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arning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-13
Lights Map lights ..................2-58
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
Glove box lock ................2-42
Lift gate release ...............3-27
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-25, 3-28
Low fuel warning light .......2-16, 2-18, 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-24
Luggage hook ..................2-48
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-50
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-14
Luggage storage (see vehicle loading
information) ....................2-48 M
Maintenance Changing the maintenance interval . .4-7, 4-23
Displaying the maintenance notice
reminder .................4-8, 4-24
General maintenance .............8-2
Inside the vehicle ...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Resetting the maintenance interval . .4-8, 4-24
Seat belt maintenance ............1-34
Setting .................4-7, 4-23
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-19
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Manual vent windows ..............2-54
Map lights ....................2-58
Map pocket ....................2-43
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-33
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-32
Inside mirror .................3-32
Outside mirror control ............3-34
Outside mirrors .............. .3-34
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anity mirror .................3-32
Moonroof .....................2-55
Music Box hard-disk drive audio system . . .4-63
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NISSAN Intelligent Key™ ..........3-2, 3-12
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES) .......................4-77
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-27, 3-4, 5-13
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-118
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Outside mirror control ..............3-34
Outside mirrors .................3-34
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-35
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-35 P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-19
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-30
Pedal position adjustment ............3-30
Personal lights ..................2-58
Phone, Bluetooth hands-free
system ..................4-92, 4-107
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-39
Power rear windows .............2-53
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-31
Power vent windows .............2-54
Power windows ...............2-51
Rear power windows ............2-53
Precautions Maintenance

precautions ...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-3
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-36, 1-44,
1-49, 1-54
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-25
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-57
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .........1-70
Programmable features ..........4-9, 4-25
Push starting ...................6-10 R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-91
Compact Disc (CD) changer ........4-51
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer ....................4-48
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-56
Rear audio controls .............4-76
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-74
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test ........................9-34
Rear audio controls ...............4-76
Rear center seat belt ..............1-31
Rear power windows ..............2-53
Rear seat air conditioner ............4-38
Rear sonar system ................5-35
Rear sonar system off switch ..........2-37
RearView Monitor ................4-33
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-30
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-29
Recorders Event data ..................9-34
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-8
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-11
Remote controller (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system) ..............4-79
Remote keyless entry system ...........3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-33
Resetting the fuel economy ........4-5, 4-21
Roof rack .....................2-50
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Tachometer ....................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-27, 3-4, 5-13
Third row power folding seats .........1-23
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-30
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Spare tire ...................6-3
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-13
Tire chains ..................8-43
Tire placard ..................9-13
Tire pressure .................8-36
Tire rotation ..................8-43
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-45
Types of tires .................8-42
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-32
Wheels and tires ...............8-36
Wheel/tire size ................9-10
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
Tire pressure display ............4-6, 4-22
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder . . . .4-6, 4-22
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-41
Towing 2-wheel drive models ............6-12
4-wheel drive models ............6-13
Flat towing ..................9-31 Towing load/specification
..........9-22
Tow truck towing ...............6-11
Trailer towing .................9-19
Tow mode switch ................2-38
Transceiver HomeLink Universal Transceiver ......2-59
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ransmission Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-15
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-11
Trip odometer ...................2-5
Turn signal switch ................2-33
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Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-32
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Vanity mirror ...................3-32
Variable voltage control system .........8-16
Vehicle dimensions and weights ........9-10
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-37
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-33
Vehicle electronic system ........4-13, 4-28
Vehicle identification ...............9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . .9-11
Vehicle loading information ...........9-14
Vehicle recovery ..............6-13, 6-14
Vehicle security system .............2-26
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start ......2-27, 3-4, 5-13 Ventilators
....................4-35
Visors .......................3-31
Voice recognition system ...........4-118
Voltmeter ......................2-8
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Warning 4WD warning light ..............2-16
Air bag warning light .........1-72, 2-18
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-14
Battery charge warning light ........2-15
Brake warning light .............2-14
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-34
Low fuel warning light .....2-16, 2-18, 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-24
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-66
Seat belt warning light ............2-18
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ehicle security system ...........2-26
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-13
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-71
Warning lights ..................2-13
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-28
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . . . .9-10
Wheels and tires .................8-36
Wheel/tire size ..................9-10
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RECOMMENDED FUEL (without
Flexible Fuel Vehicle [FFV] option):
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91) .