NISSAN ARMADA 2017 2.G Owners Manual

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SIC3672
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then turn the switch
to theposition. To turn them off, turn the
switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on with the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog
lights automatically turn off when the high beam
headlights are selected.
SIC4401
The heated steering wheel system is designed
to operate only when the surface temperature of
the steering wheel is below 688F (208C) .
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
indicator light
*1on the switch will illuminate.
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel
is below 688F (208C) , the system will heat the
steering wheel and cycle off and on to maintain a
temperature above 688F (208C) . The indicator
light will remain on as long as the system is on.
Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The indica-
tor light will turn off. NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 688F (208C) when the switch
is turned on, the system will not heat the
steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so
equipped)

SIC4444
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tempera-
tures or have an inability to feel pain in
body parts that contact the seat. Use of
the seat heater by such people could
result in serious injury.
CAUTION
.The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the
engine is not running.
. Do not use the seat heater for
extended periods or when no one
is using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a
blanket, cushion, seat cover, etc.
Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in damage to the heater.
. Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately
with a dry cloth.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
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HORN HEATED SEATS

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SIC2770
FRONT (if so equipped)
The front seats can be warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the instrument
panel can be operated independently of each
other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
.For high heat, push the HI (High) side ofthe switch
*1..For low heat, push the LO (Low) side ofthe switch
*2..The indicator light*3will illuminate
when the heater is on. 3. To turn off the heater, return the switch to
the level position. Make sure the indicator
light turns off.
SIC2770
REAR (if so equipped)
The 2nd row outboard seats are warmed by
built-in heaters. The switches located on the
back side of the center console can be operated
independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
*1For high heat, push the HI (High) side of
the switch.
*2For low heat, push the LO (Low) side of
the switch.
The indicator light in the switch
*3will
illuminate when the heater is on.

3. To turn off the heater, return the switch tothe level position. Make sure the indicator
light turns off.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
off the switch.
SIC4334
The climate controlled seat warms up or cools
down the front seats by blowing warm or cool air
from the surface of the seat. The switches
located on the instrument panel can be operated
independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
*Ato the heat side
*1or to the cool side*2. The indicator
light
*Bon the control knob will illuminate.
3. Adjust the temperature using the control knob
*A.
4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or cooled, and/or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn the control knob to the OFF
position (center) . The indicator light
*Bon the control knob goes off at the OFF
position.
The climate controlled seat has air filters. If
the climate controlled seat is not functioning
properly, it may indicate the air filters may be
clogged. To check the air filters for the
climate controlled seat, it is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the climate controlled seats if you or
the occupants cannot monitor seat
temperatures or have an inability to
feel pain in those body parts in contact
with the seat. Use of the climate con-
trolled seats by such people could
result in serious injury.
CAUTION
.
The battery could run down if the
climate controlled seat is operated
while the engine is not running.
. Do not use the climate controlled
seat for extended periods or when
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CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (if
so equipped)

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no one is using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a
blanket, cushion, seat cover, etc.
Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the climate controlled
seat.
. Any liquid spilled on the seat should
be removed immediately with a dry
cloth.
. The climate controlled seat has an
air filter. Do not operate climate
controlled seat without an air filter.
This may result in damage to the
system.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
climate controlled seat does not
operate, turn the switch off and
have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
SSD0956
The warning systems switch is used to turn on
and off the warning systems (Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) and Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
systems) that are activated using the settings
menu on the center display.
When the warning systems switch is turned off,
the indicator
*1on the switch is off. The
indicator will also be off if all of the warning
systems are deactivated using the settings
menu.
The LDW system will sound a warning chime
and blink the Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
indicator light (orange) to alert the driver if the
vehicle is traveling close to either the left or the
right of a traveling lane with detectable lane markers. (See “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)” (P.5-23).)
The BSW system will turn on the side indicator
lights, located next to the outside mirrors, if the
radar sensors detect a vehicle in the detection
zone. If the turn signal is activated in the
direction of the detected vehicle, a chime
sounds twice and the side indicator light will
flash. (See “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” (P.5-
33) .)
WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH (if so
equipped)

SSD0972
The sonar system OFF switch on the lower side
of the instrument panel allows the driver to turn
the sonar system on and off. To turn the sonar
system on and off, the ignition switch must be in
the ON position. The indicator light
*1on the
switch will illuminate when the system is turned
off. If the indicator light flashes when the sonar
system is not turned off, it may indicate a
malfunction in the sonar system.
(See “Sonar system” (P.5-133) .)
SIC4454
For driving or starting the vehicle on snowy
roads or slippery areas, push on the SNOW
mode switch. The SNOW mode indicator light
will illuminate. When the SNOW mode is
activated, engine output is controlled to avoid
wheel spin.
Push off the SNOW mode for normal driving.
SIC4474
TOW MODE should be used when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Driving the
vehicle in 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.
Push the TOW MODE switch to activate TOW
MODE. The indicator light on the TOW MODE
switch illuminates when TOW MODE is se-
lected. Push the TOW MODE switch again to
turn TOW MODE OFF.
TOW MODE is automatically canceled when the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
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SONAR SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (if so
equipped) SNOW MODE SWITCH
TOW MODE SWITCH

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SIC4455
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-138) .)
CAUTION
. Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water or any
liquid to contact the outlet.
SIC4389Instrument panel
SIC4453Center console
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH POWER OUTLET

SIC4456Back side of front console
SIC4391Luggage room
Type A (if so equipped)
The power outlet is used for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a combined power draw of
12 volts, 120W (10A) for all the
power outlets. Do not use double
adapters or more than one electrical
accessory.
. This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go.
If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may blow.
SIC2648Main switch
Type B (if so equipped)
The power outlet (plug type) is located on the
back side of the front console. It can operate
when the ignition switch in the ON position and
the main switch (located in the console box) is
ON.
The specification of this power outlet is for
use of a 120 volt, 150W (1.25A) power draw.
To turn on or off the power supply to the outlet,
push the ON
*1or OFF*2side of the main
switch. When the switch is turned to the ON
position, the indicator light
*Awill illuminate.
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SIC4451Power outlet
Pull up the cover and plug in.
After using the power outlet, be sure to turn off
the main switch.
CAUTION
.Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 120 volt, 150W (1.25A)
power draw.
. Use this power outlet with the
engine running. (If the engine is
stopped, this could result in a dis-
charged battery.)
CUP HOLDERS
CAUTION
.Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used
to prevent spilling the drink. If the
liquid is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.
. Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
. Do not recline the rear seatback
when you use the cup holders on
the rear armrest. Doing so may
cause the beverages to spill over,
and if they are hot, they may scald
the passengers.
SIC4495
Front
To open the cup holder, push the lid*1.
To close, lower the cup holder lid and push it
down lightly.
Pull up the inside tray
*2and remove it for a
larger container or cleaning.
STORAGE

The cap of the bottle can be placed on*3.
A small beverage can be placed in the cup
holder
*4.
The cup holder is not designed to store personal
items.
SIC3118
2nd row seat
Type A (if so equipped):
To open the cup holder, push the lid
*1.
The flap will be folded down when inserting a
large container.
To close, lower the cup holder lid and push it
down lightly.
To clean the front cup holder, pull up the inside
tray
*2and remove it.
The cup holder is not designed to store personal
items.
SIC2915
Type B (if so equipped):
To open the cup holder, pull the lid.
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