headlight NISSAN ARMADA 2017 2.G User Guide

Battery saver system
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in the OFF or
LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the lights will automatically turn off after
a period of time when the ignition switch has
been pushed to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights automatically turn
off, the lights will turn on when the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the headlights turn off automatically.
SIC2275
Headlight aiming control
Depending on the number of occupants in the
vehicle and the load it is carrying, the headlight
axis may be higher than desired. If the vehicle is
traveling on a hilly road, the headlights may
directly hit the rearview mirror of the vehicle
ahead or the windshield of the oncoming
vehicle. The light axis can be lowered with the
operation of the switch.
The larger the number designated on the switch,
the lower the axis.
When traveling with no heavy load or on a flat
road, select position 0.
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2-40Instruments and controls
Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position. Turn the head-
light switch to theposition for full illumina-
tion when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
SIC3270
SIC4378
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL
The instrument brightness control switch can be
operated when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. When the switch is operated, the
vehicle information display switches to the
brightness adjustment mode.
Push the upper switch
*Ato brighten the
instrument panel lights. The bar
*1moves to
the + side. When reaching the maximum
brightness, “MAX” appears on the display
*2.
Push the lower switch
*Bto dim the instrument
panel lights. The bar
*1moves to the íside.
When reaching the minimum brightness, “MIN”
appears on the display
*3. However, “MIN”

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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)

2-48Instruments and controls
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

Opening/closing liftgate (if so equipped)
1. Push the power liftgate button*Cfor more than 1 second.
2. The liftgate will automatically open.
The hazard indicator flashes 4 times and the
outside chime sounds for approximately 3
seconds.
To close the liftgate, push the power liftgate
button
for more than 1 second.
The liftgate will automatically close.
If the button
is pushed while the liftgate is
being opened or closed, the liftgate will reverse.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button*Don the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key are pushed. (Note: Panic button or power
liftgate button should be pushed for more
than 1 second.)
Remote engine start (if so equipped)
The remote engine startbutton*Eis on
the Intelligent Key if the vehicle has remote
engine start function. This function allows the
engine to start from outside the vehicle. See
“Remote engine start” (P.3-19) for more details.
Setting hazard indicator and horn mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps
once. When the UNLOCK
button is
pushed, the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCKbutton is
pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the
horn operates.
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3-30Pre-driving checks and adjustments
CAUTION
.Do not store the main sun visor
before storing the extension sun
visor.
. Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
1. To block out glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor
*1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount and
swing it to the side
*2.
3. Draw out the extension sun visor
*3from
the main sun visor to block from further
glare.
SPA2447
INSIDE MIRROR
Adjust the height and the angle of the inside
mirror to the desired position.
SPA2143
Manual anti-glare type
The night position*1will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
*2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when ne-
cessary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
MIRRORS

SPA2450-A
Automatic anti-glare type
The inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according to
the intensity of the headlights of the following
vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position.
When the anti-glare system is turned on, the
indicator light
*Awill illuminate and excessive
glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind
you will be reduced.
Push the “*” switch
*Bto make the inside
rearview mirror operate normally. The indicator light will turn off. Push the “I” switch
*Cto turn
the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the
sensors
*Dor apply glass cleaner on
them. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensor, resulting in improper opera-
tion.
For the HomeLink
ŠUniversal Transceiver opera-
tion, see “HomeLinkŠUniversal Transceiver”
(P.2-67) .
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
. Objects viewed in the outside mirror
on the passenger side are closer
than they appear. Be careful when
moving to the right. Using only this
mirror could cause an accident. Use
the inside mirror or glance over your
shoulder to properly judge dis-
tances to other objects.
. Do not adjust the mirrors while
driving. You could lose control of
your vehicle and cause an accident.
SPA2739
Adjusting outside mirrors
The outside mirror control switch is located on
the driver’s door armrest.
The outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Move the switch right or left to select the right or
left side mirror
*1, then adjust using the control
switch
*2.
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4. The outside mirror surfaces move down-ward.
When one of the following conditions has
occurred, the outside mirror surfaces will return
to their original positions.
. The shift lever is moved to any position other
than R (Reverse) .
. The outside mirror control switch is set to
the center position.
. The ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
Automatic anti-glare (if so equipped)
The outside rearview mirrors are designed so
that its automatically change reflection accord-
ing to the intensity of the headlights of the
vehicle following you.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position.SIC4448
VANITY MIRROR
To use the front vanity mirror, pull down the sun
visor and pull up the cover.
JVP0247XSET/memory switches
The automatic drive positioner system has three
features:
.Entry/exit function
. Memory storage
. Setting memory function
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
and steering column will automatically move
when the automatic transmission shift lever is in
the P (Park) position. This allows the driver to
get into and out of the driver’s seat more easily.
The driver’s seat will slide backward and the
steering wheel will move up when the driver’s
door is opened with the ignition switch in the
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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if
so equipped)

When any mode button is pushed with the
screen off, the screen turns on for further
operation. The screen will turn off automatically
5 seconds after the operation is finished.
To turn on the screen, set this item to the ON
position, or push the
OFF button.
. Brightness/Contrast/Background Color
To adjust the brightness and contrast of the
screen, select the “Brightness” or “Contrast”
key.
Then, you can adjust the brightness and the
contrast using the multi-function controller.
For information on the “Background Color” key,
refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
Color Theme:
Choose the theme color of the menu screen.
SAA3151
Comfort settings (if so equipped)
The display as illustrated will appear when
pushing the SETTING button and selecting the
“Others” key, and then selecting the “Comfort”
key. This key does not appear on the display until
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position.
Auto Interior Illumination:
When this item is turned to ON, the interior
lights will illuminate if any door is unlocked.
Light Sensitivity:
Adjust the sensitivity of the automatic headlights
higher (right) or lower (left) . Light Off Delay:
Choose the duration of the automatic headlight
off timer from 0, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150 and
180 second periods.
Speed Sensing Wiper Interval (if so
equipped):
When this item is turned to ON, the wiper
interval is adjusted automatically according to
the vehicle speed.
Selective Door Unlock:
When this item is turned to ON, only the driver’s
door is unlocked first after the door unlock
operation. When the door handle request switch
on the driver’s or front passenger’s side door is
pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding
door is unlocked first. All the doors can be
unlocked if the door unlock operation is per-
formed again within 60 seconds.
When this item is turned to OFF, all the doors
will be unlocked after the door unlock operation
is performed once.
Intelligent Key Lock/Unlock:
When this item is turned to ON, door lock/
unlock function by pushing the door handle
request switch will be activated.
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4-50Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
— When strong light such as an-other vehicle’s headlight or sun-
light is present.
— When camera orientation is not in its usual position, such as
when mirror is folded.
— When there is dirt, water drops or snow on the camera lens.
— When the position of the moving objects in the display is not
changed.
. The MOD system might detect flow-
ing water droplets on the camera
lens, white smoke from the muffler,
moving shadows, etc.
. The MOD system may not function
properly depending on the speed,
direction, distance or shape of the
moving objects.
. If your vehicle sustains damage to
the parts where the camera is
installed, leaving it misaligned or
bent, the sensing zone may be
altered and the MOD system may
not detect objects properly.
. When the temperature is extremely
high or low, the screen may not display objects clearly. This is not a
malfunction.
JVH1397X
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
.
Do not use alcohol, benzine or
thinner to clean the camera. This
will cause discoloration. To clean
the camera, wipe with a cloth dam-
pened with diluted mild cleaning
agent and then wipe with a dry
cloth.
. Do not damage the camera as the
monitor screen may be adversely
affected.