coolant temperature NISSAN ARMADA 2015 1.G User Guide

WARNING
Do not push start this vehicle. The 3-way
catalyst may be damaged.
CAUTION
Automatic transmission models cannot be
push-started or tow-started. Attempting
to do so may cause transmission damage.
WARNING
●Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is still
hot. When the radiator or coolant reser-
voir cap is removed, pressurized hot
water will spurt out, possibly causing
serious injury.
● Do not open the hood if steam is com-
ing out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading and
the illumination of the engine oil pressure/engine
coolant temperature high indicator light) , or if you
feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc. take the following steps: 1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to
P (Park) .
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air conditioner
temperature control to maximum hot and fan
control to high speed. 3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. If steam or coolant
is escaping, turn off the engine. Do not open
the hood further until no steam or coolant
can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the en-
gine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
gine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan
can start at any time.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
6-12In case of emergency

Steering wheelCheck for changes in the steer-
ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard
steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield wiper and washer* Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Windshield defroster Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery* (for seviceable batteries) Check the
fluid level in each cell. It should be between the
MAX and MIN lines. Vehicles operated in high
temperatures or under severe conditions require
frequent checks of the battery fluid level. NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone char-
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances. In these cases, the
battery may need to be charged to maintain
battery health.
Brake fluid level* Make sure that the brake fluid
level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the
reservoir.
Engine coolant level* Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts* Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level* Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off.
Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan. Exhaust system
Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected by a NISSAN dealer. For addi-
tional information, refer to the carbon monoxide
warning in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected imme-
diately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines Check
the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself

WARNING
●To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the en-
gine is hot.
● Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escaping
from the radiator.
● Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
● Keep coolant out of the reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re- insert it all the way. 5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be between the H (High) and
L (Low) marksB. This is the normal oper-
ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
the L (Low) mark
A, remove the oil filler cap
and pour recommended oil through the
opening. Do not overfill
C.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the severity
of operating conditions.
LDI0370LDI0371
ENGINE OIL
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-9

Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position before blocking the wheels and
applying the parking brake, transmission
damage could occur.1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks ab-
sorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Make sure the
indicator light (if so
equipped) indicates the transfer case is in
4H, 4L, or 2H and that the ATP light is off. If
the
indicator light is flashing, or the
ATP light is ON, make sure the transmission
is in P (Park) (A/T) and turn the 4WD switch
to 2WD or 4H. For additional information,
refer to “Automatic transmission park warn-
ing light” in the “Instruments and controls” section and “Using four wheel drive (4WD)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
7. Turn off the engine.
To drive away: 1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks. ● While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descend-
ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine brak-
ing” and reduces the need to brake as fre-
quently. ●
If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
high temperature, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this owner’s manual.
● Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
● Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
● For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).
● Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.
● When 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.
● Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling.
Technical and consumer information9-29

Bulb replacement................8-33
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row) . . .1-6, 1-7
Cargolight....................2-64
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-14
Car phone or CB radio .............4-108
CD care and cleaning ..............4-80
CD player (See audio system) ......4-53,4-59
Check tire pressure ...............2-28
Child restraints .......1-30,1-31,1-32,1-34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-34
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-32,1-40,1-46,1-52
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-38
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-37
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-20
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock.......................4-50
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-16
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) .......4-8
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-12
Cold weather driving ...............5-37
Compact disc (CD) player ........4-53,4-59
Consolebox................2-46,2-51
Control panel buttons ..............4-10
Brightness/contrast button ......4-10,4-19
Enterbutton...............4-4,4-10
Without navigation system ..........4-4Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-81
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-29
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-31
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruisecontrol ...........5-20,5-20,5-20
Cupholders...................2-49
Curtainside-impactandrolloverairbag....1-69
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-36
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-34
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player .......4-63
Digital video disc DVD ..............4-83
Dimensionsandweights ............9-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-37
Display......................2-21
Display controls
(seecontrolpanelbuttons) ........4-4,4-10
Door locks .....................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic ........3-36,3-36
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-37
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-15
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2Driving the vehicle
................5-14
E
Economy-fuel..................5-23
Emission control information label .......9-12
Emission control system warranty .......9-32
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Blockheater.................5-39
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............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 .....2-5
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-7
Engineoilpressuregauge..........2-7
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-8
Engine serial number ............9-12
Engine specifications .............9-9
Starting the engine .............5-13
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-5
Engine oil pressure gauge ............2-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .........2-15
Enter button .................4-4,4-10
Event Data recorders ..............9-34
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
10-2

Extendedstorageswitch ............8-28
Eyeglass case..................2-47
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire ....................6-2,6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Engine coolant .................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Power steering fluid .............8-13
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-12
Foglightswitch .................2-38
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-62
Front and rear sonar system ..........5-36
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-3
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-23
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-28,3-28
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tirepressure.................8-37
Fuel-filler door ..................3-28
Fuel gauge .....................2-6 Fuses.......................8-24
Fusiblelinks ...................8-26
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-64,2-65,2-66,2-67
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .....................2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-7
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 ...................3-28
Glovebox.....................2-47
Gloveboxlock..................2-47
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®...............4- 108, 4-122
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-34
Headlight control switch ............2-35
Headlights ....................8-31
Head restraints ..................1-14
Heated seats ...............2-39,2-40
Heated steering wheel .............2-41 Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-29
Heater operation ...............4-30
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-31
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-64,2-65,2-66,2-67
H
ood.......................3-23
Hook Luggage hook ................2-53
Horn .......................2-38
I
Ignition switch ...................5-9
Imageviewer...................4-19
Immobilizer system .........2-30,3-4,5-12
Important vehicle information label .......9-12
In-cabin microfilter ................8-19
Increasing fuel economy .............5-23
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders) .........2-12,2-13,2-18
Information display ................2-21
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-33
Instrument brightness control ..........2-37
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-37
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 ....................2-62
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N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-2,3-12
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES) .......................4-83
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ................2-30,3-4,5-12
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-135
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating)......9-5
Odometer .....................2-4
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 ..............9-8
Oneshotcall..............4- 112, 4-124
Outside mirror control ..............3-34
Outside mirrors .................3-34
Overhead console ................2-48
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-12
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 ...........5-31
Parking brake ...................5-19
Pedal position adjustment ............3-31
Personallights..................2-63
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system .................4- 108, 4-122
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-44
Power rear windows .............2-58
Power steering fluid .............8-13
Power steering system ...........5-31
Power vent windows .............2-59
Rear power windows ............2-58
Power outlet ...................2-44
Power steering ..................5-31
Power steering fluid ...............8-13
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-5
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-32,1-40,1-46,1-52
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-32,1-40,1-46,1-52
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-20
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-55
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting ...................6-12 R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio...........4-108
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-49,4-55
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-81
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test ........................9-34
Rear center seat belt ..............1-26
Rear power windows ..............
2-58
Rear seat air conditioner ............4-31
Rear sonar system ................5-35
Rear sonar system off switch ..........2-42
Rearview mirror .................3-33
RearView Monitor .............4-21,4-24
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-34
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-33
Recorders EventData..................9-34
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-8
Registering a vehicle in another country ....9-11
Remote keyless entry system ........3-7,3-8
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-33
Roof rack .....................2-55
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-32,1-40,1-46,1-52
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-33
10-5

T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start .............2-30,3-4,5-12
Third row power folding seats .........1-12
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-30
Tire Flat tire ..................6-2,6-3
Spare tire ...................6-4
TireandLoadingInformationlabel.....9-13
Tire chains ..................8-44
Tirepressure.................8-37
Tire rotation..................8-44
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-46
Types of tires .................8-43
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-31
Wheels and tires ...............8-37
Wheel/tire size ................9-10
Tirepressure...................8-37 Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-3
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-37
Towing 2-wheel drive models ............6-14
4-wheel drive models ............6-14
Flattowing..................9-31
Towing load/specification ..........9-22
Towtrucktowing...............6-13
Trailer towing .................9-19 Towing a trailer
..................9-19
Tow mode switch ................2-44
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .......2-64,2-65,2-66,2-67
Transmission Driving with automatic transmission ....5-15
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) ......................9-11
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Turn signal switch ................2-37
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-31
USB interface ...............4-66,4-67
Audio file operation ..........4-66,4-68
Video file operation .............4-70
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-32
Variable voltage control system .........8-17
Vehicle dimensions and weights ........9-10
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-41
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-33
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....5-33
Vehicle identification ...............9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .......9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ....9-11
Vehicle immobilizer system .....2-30,3-4,5-12
Vehicle Information Display ...........2-21Vehicle loading information
...........9-14
Vehicle recovery ................. 6-15
Vehicle security system .............2-29
Vehicle security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
enginestart .............2-30,3-4,5-12
Ventilators ....................4-28
Visors.......................3-32
Voice Prompt Interrupt ........4-112, 4-124
Voice recognition system ...........4-135
Voltmeter......................2-7
W
Warning 4WD warning light ..............2-15
Airbagwarninglight.........1-72,2-18
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-13
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 ........6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-28,3-28
Low fuel warning light .....2-16,2-17,2-27
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-17,2-27
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-64
Seat belt warning light ........1-23,2-18
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-72,2-18
TPMS ......................2-4
Vehicle security system ...........2-29
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