oil type NISSAN ARMADA 2015 1.G Owners Manual

Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and
leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp-
ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a
dry, soft cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in order to
maintain the appearance of the leather.
Before using any fabric protector, read the manu-
facturer’s recommendations. Some fabric pro-
tectors contain chemicals that may stain or
bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean
the meter and gauge lens.
WARNING
Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can dam-
age the seat or occupant classification
sensor. This can also affect the operation
of the air bag system and result in serious
personal injury.
CAUTION
●Never use benzine, thinner or any simi-
lar material. ●
Small dirt particles can be abrasive and
damaging to leather surfaces and should
be removed promptly. Do not use saddle
soap, car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning
fluids, solvents, detergents or ammonia-
based cleaners as they may damage the
leather’s natural finish.
● Never use fabric protectors unless rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
● Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on
meter or gauge lens covers. It may dam-
age the lens cover.
AIR FRESHENERS
Most air fresheners use a solvent that could affect
the vehicle interior. If you use an air freshener,
take the following precautions:
● Hanging-type air fresheners can cause per-
manent discoloration when they contact ve-
hicle interior surfaces. Place the air fresh-
ener in a location that allows it to hang free
and not contact an interior surface.
● Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on
the vents. These products can cause imme-
diate damage and discoloration when
spilled on interior surfaces.
Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions before using the air fresheners.
FLOOR MATS
WARNING
To avoid potential pedal interference that
may result in a collision or injury:
● NEVER place a floor mat on top of an-
other floor mat in the driver front
position.
● Use only Genuine NISSAN floor mats
specifically designed for use in your ve-
hicle model. For additional information,
see a NISSAN dealer.
● Properly position the mats in the floor-
well using the floor mat positioning aid.
For additional information, refer to
Floor mat positioning aid in this
section.
The use of Genuine NISSAN floor mats can
extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it
easier to clean the interior. Mats should be main-
tained with regular cleaning and replaced if they
become excessively worn.
CLEANING INTERIOR
7-4Appearance and care

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions ...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-8
Changing engine coolant ........................8-8
Engine oil .........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................8-9
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-10
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-11
5-speed automatic transmission fluid ...............8-12
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-13
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-13
Brake fluid .................................... 8-14
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-14
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-14
Battery .......................................... 8-15
Jump starting ................................. 8-16
Variable voltage control system .....................8-17
Drive belt ........................................ 8-17
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-18Replacing spark plugs
......................... 8-18
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-19
In-cabin microfilter (if so equipped) ..............8-19
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-21
Cleaning ..................................... 8-21
Replacing .................................... 8-21
Brakes .......................................... 8-24
Fuses ........................................... 8-24
Engine compartment ........................... 8-25
Passenger compartment .......................8-26
Battery replacement .............................. 8-28
Keyfob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-29
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ........8-30
Lights ........................................... 8-31
Headlights .................................... 8-31
Fog
lights (if so equipped) ...................... 8-32
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-33
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-37
Tire pressure .................................. 8-37
Tire labeling ................................... 8-41
Types of tires .................................. 8-43
Tire chains .................................... 8-44
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-44

1. Battery
2. Fuse/fusible link box
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
6. Air cleaner
7. Drive belt location
8. Radiator cap
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Engine coolant reservoir
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.The engine cooling system is filled at the factory
with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and
50% water to provide year-round antifreeze and
coolant protection. The antifreeze solution con-
tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional en-
gine cooling system additives are not necessary.
WARNING
●
Never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
Wait until the engine and radiator cool
down. Serious burns could be caused
by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator. For additional information
on precautions, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual.
● The radiator is equipped with a pres-
sure type radiator cap. To prevent en-
gine damage, use only a Genuine
NISSAN radiator cap.
CAUTION
● Never use any cooling system additives
such as radiator sealer. Additives may
clog the cooling system and cause dam-
age to the engine, transmission and/or
cooling system.
● When adding or replacing coolant, be
sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted
to provide antifreeze protection to -34°
F (-37° C) . If additional freeze protection
is needed due to weather where you
operate your vehicle, add Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) concentrate following the direc-
tions on the container. If an equivalent
coolant other than Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is
used, follow the coolant manufacturer’s
instructions to maintain minimum anti-
freeze protection to -34° F (-37° C) . The
use of other types of coolant solutions
other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
may damage the engine cooling
system.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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KEYFOB (if so equipped)
Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows:
1Open the lid using a coinA.
2Remove the batteryB.
3Install a new batteryCwith the “+” facing
down.
● Hold the battery by the edges. Holding the
battery across the contact points will seri-
ously deplete the storage capacity. ●
Do not touch the internal circuit and electric
terminals as it could cause a malfunction.
● When changing the battery, do not let dust
or oil get on the keyfob.
● There is danger of explosion if a lithium bat-
tery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type.
Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent.
4Close the lid securely.
5. Press the
button, then thebutton two or three times to check the key-
fob operation.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 5.
● An improperly disposed battery can
hurt the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
● The keyfob is water-resistant; how-
ever, if it does get wet, immediately
wipe completely dry.
● The operational range of the keyfob
extends to approximately 33 ft (10 m)
from the vehicle. This range may vary
with conditions.
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly 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 gal23-1/4 gal 105.8 L • For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this section.
Engine oil Drain and refill
VK56 With oil filter
change 7-3/8 qt
6-1/8 qt7 L• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark, Viscosity SAE 5W-30
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30
conventional petroleum oils may be used and meet all specifications and
requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in this section.
Without oil
filter change 7-1/8 qt
5-7/8 qt6.7 L
Cooling system With reservoir 3-3/8 gal 2-7/8 gal12.8 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. • Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
• If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J
ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genu-
ine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause dete-
rioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may dam-
age the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty.
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. • Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent
• DEXTRON™ VI type ATF may also be used.
Brake fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. • Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
• Available in mainland U.S.A through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner specification label” in
this section.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner specification label” in
this section.
Transfer fluid 3-1/8 qt2-5/8 qt3.0 L• Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recommended
• Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF will cause deteriora-
tion in driveability and transfer case durability, and may damage the transfer
case, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
Front differential gear oil 3-3/8 pt2-7/8 pt1.6 L• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API
GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90
• For hot climates, viscosity SAE 80W-90 is suitable for ambient tempera-
tures above 32° F (0° C) .
Rear differential gear oil 3-3/4 pt3-1/8 pt 1.75 L • API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90
• See a NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil.
Windshield-washer fluid (shared between
front and rear wipers) 1-1/4 gal
1 gal4.5 L• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
or equivalent
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Fuel consumption
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gal-
lon than gasoline, you will experience an increase
in fuel consumption. You can expect your fuel
mileage to decrease by about 30% compared to
gasoline operation.
Replacement parts
Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle
(FFV) are designed to be compatible with etha-
nol. Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced
with correct ethanol compatible parts.
CAUTION
Replacing fuel system components with
non-ethanol compatible components can
damage your vehicle and may also affect
the warranty coverage.
Maintenance
If you operate your vehicle using E-85 fuel, follow
the correct maintenance log shown in the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”.
CAUTION
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than
85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty
in cold starting and may affect drivability.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants
and capacities” in this section. NISSAN recom-
mends the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label should not
be used as they could cause engine damage.Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not neces-
sary when the proper oil type is used and main-
tenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.
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Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be oper-
ated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals.”
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding
recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not
covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:
● repeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● towing a trailer
● stop and go commuting
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide” for the mainte-
nance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and NISSAN A/C
system oil Type S or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air condition-
ing system and will require the replace-
ment of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain government regula-
tions require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioner sys-
tem service. A NISSAN dealer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system refriger-
ant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your air
conditioner system.
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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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