4WD NISSAN ARMADA 2015 1.G Owners Manual

16. Climate controls (P. 4-29)
17. Power outlet (P. 2-44)
18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)(P. 2-39)
19. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-41)
20. Shift lever (P. 5-15)
21. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-55)
22. Power outlet (P. 2-44)
23. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-27)
24. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-30)
25. Rear or front and rear sonar system off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-36)
26. Pedal position adjustment switch
(P. 3-31)
27. Power vent window (if so equipped)
(P. 2-59)
28. Liftgate open/close switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-23)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-13
Automatic Transmis-
sion check warning
light2-13
Automatic transmis-
sion park warning
light (
model)2-13
or
Brake warning light 2-14
Charge warning
light
2-15
Warning
light Name Page
Engine oil pressure
low/engine coolant
temperature high
warning light 2-15
4WD warning light
(
model)
2-15
Low fuel warning
light 2-16
Low tire pressure
warning light2-16
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light2-17
NISSAN Intelligent
Key® warning light
(if so equipped)2-17
Master warning light 2-17
Warning
light Name Page
Seat belt warning
light and chime 2-18
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-18
Indicator
light Name Page
Front passenger air
bag status light 2-18
Cruise main switch
indicator light2-19
Cruise set switch
indicator light2-19
High beam indicator
light (Blue)2-19
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)2-19
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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16. Climate controls (P. 4-29)
17. Power outlet (P. 2-44)
18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)(P. 2-39)
19. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-41)
20. Shift lever (P. 5-15)
21. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-55)
22. Power outlet (P. 2-44)
23. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-27)
24. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-30)
25. Rear or front and rear sonar system off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-36)
26. Pedal position adjustment switch
(P. 3-31)
27. Power vent window (if so equipped)
(P. 2-59)
28. Liftgate open/close switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-23)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.1. Warning/indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Voltmeter
5. Fuel gauge
6. Speedometer 7. Automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture gauge
8. Odometer/Twin trip odometer/Vehicle
Information Display
9. Engine oil pressure gauge
WIC1243
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightCruise set switch indicator light
Automatic Transmission check warning lightLow windshield-washer fluid warning lightHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission park warning light
(model)Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightNISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light
(if so equipped)Security indicator light
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeSide light and headlight indicator light
(if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light
4WD warning light (model)Front passenger air bag status lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
(if so equipped)
Low fuel warning lightCruise main switch indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):
,or,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
or,,,,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
orAnti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates and
then turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running or while driving, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally but without anti-lock assistance. For
additional information, refer to “Brake system” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Automatic Transmission checkwarning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on for about 2 seconds.
If the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the automatic transmission system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
Automatic transmission parkwarning light (
model)
WARNING
● If the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P (Park) po-
sition will not function and the transfer
case is in neutral.
● When parking, always make sure that
the 4WD shift indicator light illuminates
and the parking brake is set. Failure to
engage the transfer position in 2WD,
AUTO, 4H or 4LO could result in the
vehicle moving unexpectedly, resulting
in serious personal injury or property
damage.
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●The warning light may come on when
the ignition switch is ON and the shift
lever is placed in the P position while
shifting the transfer case between 4H
and 4LO. Shift the 4WD shift switch to
the 2WD, AUTO, 4H, or 4LO position
again to turn off the ATP warning light
when the warning light comes on. Be-
fore shifting the 4WD switch into the
4LO position or out of 4LO in the 4H
position, move the shift lever into the N
position. Shift the shift lever into the P
position and make sure that the 4WD
shift indicator light is ON and the ATP
warning light is OFF.
This light indicates that the automatic transmis-
sion parking function is not engaged. If the trans-
fer control is not secured in any drive position
while the shift lever is in the P (Park) position, the
transmission will disengage and the drive wheels
will not lock.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems. Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the parking
brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level.
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
with the parking brake not applied, stop the ve-
hicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional information, re-
fer to “Brake fluid” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
WARNING
●Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it
to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driv-
ing it could be dangerous. ●
Pressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort and pedal travel.
● If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the ABS warning light illumi-
nates, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the brake system checked and, if
necessary, repaired by a NISSAN dealer
promptly. Avoid high-speed driving and abrupt
braking. For additional information, refer to “Anti-
lock Braking System (ABS) warning light” in this
section.
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Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not func-
tioning properly. Turn the engine off and check
the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken,
missing, or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN
dealer immediately.
CAUTION
●Do not ground electrical accessories di-
rectly to the battery terminal. Doing so
will bypass the variable control system
and the vehicle battery may not charge
completely. For additional information,
refer to “Variable voltage control sys-
tem” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
● Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing
Engine oil pressure low/
Engine coolant temperature
high warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure or high
engine coolant temperature.
If the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine and allow it to cool. If the light remains on
after checking the oil and coolant, stop the en-
gine
immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or
other authorized repair shop.
This light is not designed to indicate a low
oil or low coolant level. Check the oil level with
the dipstick and check the coolant level on the
reservoir. For additional information, refer to “If
your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section and “Engine oil” and “Checking
engine coolant level” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
CAUTION
● Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
●
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature over the normal range, stop
the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If
the engine is overheated, continued op-
eration of the vehicle may seriously dam-
age the engine. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “If your vehicle overheats” in
the “In case of emergency” section for
immediate action required.
4WD warning light
(
model)
The 4WD warning light comes on when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off soon after the engine is started.
If the engine or vehicle is not functioning properly,
the warning light will either remain illuminated or
blink. For additional information, refer to “4WD
warning light” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
CAUTION
● If the warning light comes on or blinks
during operation, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
● Do not drive on dry hard surface roads
in the 4H or 4LO position. If the 4WD
warning light turns on when you are
driving on dry hard surface roads:
– in the AUTO or 4H position, shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD.
– in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle, move the shift lever to the N position
and shift the 4WD shift switch to
2WD.
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10. NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dischargeindicator (NISSAN Intelligent Key® model)
11. Transfer 4LO position indicator (
model)
12. 4WD shift indicator (
model)
13. Automatic transmission position indicator
14. Loose fuel cap warning
15. Check tire pressure warning
16. Outside temperature indicator
Door and liftgate open warning
This warning illuminates when a door, the liftgate
or the liftgate glass is opened when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.
Lock warning (NISSAN Intelligent Key®
model)
This warning illuminates and a chime sounds if
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position
and then placed in the OFF position.
Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position
and the warning and chime will turn off.
For additional information, refer to “Shift P warn-
ing” in this section for additional information. Low fuel warning
This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches E (Empty) .
There will be a small re-
serve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches E (Empty) .
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
This warning illuminates when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Windshield-washer fluid” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
No key warning (NISSAN Intelligent Key®
model)
This warning illuminates following two condi-
tions:
1. When the ignition switch is pushed and the Intelligent Key cannot be recognized by the
system. If this warning illuminates, you can-
not start the engine.
Check for the following causes and perform
the assigned remedies:
– The battery of the Intelligent Key carried with you is discharged completely. Re-
place the battery with a new one. – The Intelligent Key carried with you is not
registered to the system. Use the regis-
tered Intelligent Key.
– You do not have an Intelligent Key with you. Carry an Intelligent Key with you.
2. When the door is closed with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle and the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position. A chime
will also sound.
Parking brake warning
This warning illuminates when the parking brake
is set and the vehicle is driven.
SHIFT P warning (NISSAN Intelligent Key ®
model)
This warning illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ACC or OFF position and the shift lever
is in any position other than (Park) position. Also,
a chime sounds when the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.
If this warning illuminates, move the shift lever to
the P (Park) position or start the engine.
If the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position,
the lock warning will appear. For additional infor-
mation , refer to “Lock warning” in this section.
For additional information about Intelligent Key,
refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section.
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Cruise main switch indicator
This indicator illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The indicator turns off
when the main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise main switch indicator illuminates, the
cruise control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the light
blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate
the cruise control system is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dis-
charge indicator (NISSAN Intelligent Key®
model)
This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the battery
with a new one. For additional information, refer
to “Battery replacement” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Transfer 4LO position indicator (
model)
This indicator illuminates when the 4WD shift
switch is set in the 4LO position with the ignition
switch placed in the ON position.If the 4WD shift switch is set in the 4LO position
and the indicator blinks, stop the vehicle, drive
slowly forward and the indicator will turn on.
When you shift between 4H and 4LO, stop the
vehicle, move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position, then depress and turn the 4WD shift
switch to 4LO or 4H.
The transfer case may be damaged if you shift the
switch while driving.
You cannot move the transfer 4WD shift switch
between 4H and 4LO unless you have first
stopped the vehicle and moved the shift lever to
N (Neutral) . Make sure the transfer 4LO position
indicator illuminates when you shift the 4WD shift
switch to 4LO.
The indicator may blink while shifting from
one drive mode to the other.
4WD shift indicator (
model)
While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indi-
cator will illuminate the position selected by the
4WD shift switch.
The 4WD shift indicator may blink while
shifting from one drive mode to the other.
Automatic transmission position indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this indicator shows the shift lever posi- tion. For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Loose fuel cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is
not tightened correctly after the vehicle is refu-
eled. For additional information, refer to “Fuel-
filler cap” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section of this manual.
Check tire pressure warning
This warning appears when the low tire pressure
warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire
pressure is detected. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on
the Tire and Loading Information label. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Low tire pressure
warning light” in this section and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section.
Outside temperature indicator
This displays the temperature reading outside the
vehicle at the present time.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-2
Three-way catalyst ..............................5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ....................................5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover . . ..................5-5
Off-road recovery ...............................5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................5-7
Driving safety precautions .......................5-7
Ignition switch .....................................5-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .........5-9
Ignition switch positions ........................ 5-10
Automatic transmission ......................... 5-11
Key positions ................................. 5-12
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-12
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-13
Starting the engine ............................... 5-13
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-14
Engine protection mode ........................ 5-14
Automatic transmission ......................... 5-15
Parking brake .................................... 5-19Cruise control
.................................... 5-20
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-20
Cruise control operations .......................5-20
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-21
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-22
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-23
Using 4-wheel drive (4WD)
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-23
Transfer case shifting procedures . . .............5-24
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-30
Power steering ................................... 5-31
Brake system .................................... 5-31
Brake precautions ............................. 5-31
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-32
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-33
Rear sonar system (if so equipped) .................5-35
Front and Rear Sonar System (if so equipped) .......5-36
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-37
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-37
Antifreeze ..................................... 5-37
Battery ....................................... 5-37
Draining of coolant water .......................5-38
Tire equipment ................................ 5-38