key NISSAN ARMADA 2017 2.G Owner's Guide

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.When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside the glove box or a storage
bin.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside the door pockets.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside or near metallic materials.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the door handle request switch (dri-
ver’s or front passenger’s)
*Aor the liftgate
request switch
*Bonce while carrying the
Intelligent Key with you.
When you approach the vehicle with the
Intelligent Key, the puddle light and the
passenger cabin illumination will illuminate
and stay on for a short period of time (if so
equipped) . (See “Welcome light” (P.2-64) .)
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and out- side chime sounds once. The corresponding
door will unlock.
The fuel-filler door will also unlock when the
driver’s door handle request switch is
pushed.
3. Push the door handle request switch again within 60 seconds. 4. The hazard indicator flashes once and out-
side chime sounds once again. All the doors
will unlock.
The liftgate can be unlocked and opened by
pushing the liftgate opener switch. See “Lift-
gate” (P.3-22) .
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch while
the doors are locked. If during this 1-minute time
period, the request switch is pushed, all doors
will be locked automatically after another 1
minute.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
Power liftgate open (if so equipped)
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the power liftgate opener switch
*C.
3. The liftgate will unlock and automatically open.
4. The hazard indicator flashes 4 times and the outside chime sounds.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM
When all the following conditions are met for a
period of time, the battery saver system will cut
off the power supply to prevent battery dis-
charge.
.The ignition switch is in the ACC position,
and
. All doors are closed, and
. The shift lever is in the P (Park) position.
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of the
Intelligent Key listed on the following chart or
to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen,
chime or beep sounds inside and outside the
vehicle and a warning displays in the vehicle
information display.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
displays, be sure to check the vehicle and
Intelligent Key.
See “Troubleshooting guide” (P.3-13) and
“Vehicle information display” (P.2-20) .

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SymptomPossible causeAction to take
When pushing the ignition switch
to stop the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the display
and the inside warning chime sounds con-
tinuously or for a few seconds.
The shift lever is not in the P (Park)
position.
Shift the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
When shifting the shift lever to the
P (Park) position. The inside warning chime sounds continuously.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
When opening the driver’s door
to get out of the vehicle The inside warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC
position.Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
When closing the door after get-
ting out of the vehicle The NO KEY warning appears on the display,
the outside chime sounds 3 times and the
inside warning chime sounds for a few
seconds.
The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
The SHIFT P warning appears on the display
and the outside chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF
position and the shift lever is not in the P
(Park) position.Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position
and push the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
When closing the door with the
inside lock knob turned to LOCK The outside chime sounds for a few seconds
and all the doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
or cargo area.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the request switch
or the LOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key to lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few seconds. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely.
When pushing the door handle
request switch to lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few seconds. The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
or cargo area.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely.
The door handle request switch is
pushed before the door is closed. Push the door handle request switch after
the door is closed.
When pushing the ignition switch
to start the engine The Intelligent Key battery indicator appears on
the display.
The battery charge is low.Replace the battery with a new one. (See
“Battery” (P.8-11) .)
The NO KEY warning appears on the display
and the inside warning chime sounds for a few
seconds. The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
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3-14Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SymptomPossible causeAction to take
When pushing the ignition switch The Intelligent Key system warning light in the
meter illuminates in yellow. It warns of a malfunction with the
Intelligent Key system.It is recommended that you contact a
NISSAN dealer.

WARNING
The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that radio waves may
affect aircraft navigation and commu-
nication systems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane.
Make sure the buttons are not operated
unintentionally when the unit is stored
for a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, fuel-filler
door, activate the panic alarm and open the
windows by pushing the buttons on the Intelli-
gent Key from outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelligent
Key can operate at a distance of approximately
33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The effective
distance depends upon the conditions around
the vehicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used with
one vehicle. For information concerning the
purchase and use of additional Intelligent Keys,
contact a NISSAN dealer. The lock and unlock buttons on the Intelligent
Key will not operate when:
.
the distance between the Intelligent Key and
the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m) .
. the Intelligent Key battery runs down.
After locking with the remote keyless entry
function, pull the door handle to make sure the
doors are securely locked.
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range varies
depending on the environment. To securely
operate the lock and unlock buttons, approach
the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m) from the door.
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SPA2718Type B (if so equipped)
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

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SPA1926BType C (if so equipped)
*ALOCK button
*BUNLOCK button
*CPower liftgate button
*DPANIC button
*ERemote engine start button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
liftgate, the hazard indicator will flash and the
horn (or the outside chime) will sound as a
confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode” (P.3-17) .
Locking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position,push the ignition switch to the OFF position
and make sure you carry the Intelligent Key
with you.*
2. Close all the doors and the liftgate.
3. Push the LOCK
button*Aon the
Intelligent Key.
4. All the doors, the liftgate and fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
*: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the UNLOCKbutton*Bon the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driver’s door and fuel-filler door will unlock.
The puddle light and the passenger cabin
illumination will illuminate and stay on for a
short period of time (if so equipped) . (See
“Welcome light” (P.2-64) .)
3. Push the UNLOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key again within 60 seconds. 4. The hazard indicator flashes once again. All
the doors will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK button on the
Intelligent Key while the doors are locked. If
during this 1-minute time period, the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all doors
will be locked automatically after another 1
minute.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
Opening windows
To open the windows, push the door UNLOCKbutton on the Intelligent Key for about 3
seconds after the door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
Window cannot be closed using the Intelligent
Key.
The door windows can be opened or closed by
turning the mechanical key in a door lock. (See
“Doors” (P.3-4).)

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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Hazard indicator and horn mode:
DOOR LOCKDOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - twiceHAZARD -
once
OUTSIDE CHIME - once
Remote keyless entry system (Using
orbutton) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - once HAZARD -
once
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle request switch) HAZARD -
twice HAZARD - none
Remote keyless entry system (Using
orbutton) HAZARD -
twice HAZARD - none
Switching procedure:
Push the LOCK
and UNLOCKbuttons
on the Intelligent Key simultaneously for more
than 2 seconds to switch the mode from one to
the other.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator and horn mode, the hazard indicator
flashes once and the horn chirps once.

WARNING
To avoid risk of injury or death, do not
use the remote engine start function
when the vehicle is in an enclosed area
such as a garage.
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The remote engine startbutton is on the
Intelligent Key if the vehicle has remote engine
start function. This function allows the engine to
start from outside the vehicle.
Some systems, such as the air conditioner
system, will turn on during a remote start, if the
system was on the last time the ignition switch
was turned off.
Laws in some local communities may restrict the
use of remote starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any
requirements.
Other conditions may affect the remote engine
start function. See “Conditions the remote engine start will not work” (P.3-20) .
Other conditions can affect the performance of
the Intelligent Key transmitter. See “Intelligent
Key system” (P.3-7) for additional information.
REMOTE ENGINE START OPERATING
RANGE
The remote engine start function can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the vehicle.
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or
other strong radio wave sources are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent Key
operating range becomes narrower, and the
Intelligent Key may not function properly.
The remote engine start operating range is
approximately 197 ft (60 m) from the vehicle.
REMOTE STARTING THE ENGINE
To use the remote start function to start the
engine, perform the following:
1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.
2. Push the “LOCK”
button to lock all
doors.
3. Within 5 seconds push and hold the remote engine start
button until the turn signal
lights flash and the tail lights illuminate. If the
vehicle is not within view, push and hold the
remote engine start
button for at least 2
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REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
equipped)

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seconds.
The following events will occur when the engine
starts:
. The front parking lights will turn on and
remain on as long as the engine is running.
. The doors will be locked and the air
conditioner system may turn on.
. The engine will continue to run for about 10
minutes. Repeat the steps to extend the time
for an additional 10 minutes. See “Extending
engine run time” (P.3-20) .
Depress and hold the brake pedal, then place
the ignition switch in the ON position before
driving. For further instructions, see “Driving the
vehicle” (P.5-17) .
EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME
The remote engine start function can be
extended one time by performing the steps
listed in “Remote starting the engine” (P.3-19) .
Run time will be calculated as follows:
. The first 10 minute run time will start when
the remote engine start function is per-
formed.
. The second 10 minutes will start immedi-
ately when the remote engine start function
is performed. For example, if the engine has
been running for 5 minutes, and 10 minutes
are added, the engine will run for a total of 15 minutes.
. Extending engine run time will count to-
wards the two remote start limit.
A maximum of two remote starts, or a single start
with an extension, are allowed between ignition
cycles.
The ignition switch must be cycled to the ON
position and then back to the OFF position
before the remote engine start procedure can be
used again.
CANCELING A REMOTE START
To cancel a remote start, perform one of the
following:
. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and
push and hold the remote engine start
button until the front parking lights turn off.
. Turn on the hazard indicator flashers.
. Cycle the ignition switch ON and then OFF.
. The extended engine run time has expired.
. The first 10 minute timer has expired.
. The engine hood has been opened.
. The shift lever is moved out of the P (Park)
position.
. The theft alarm sounds due to illegal entry
into the vehicle.
. The ignition switch is pushed without an
Intelligent Key in the vehicle. .
The ignition switch is pushed with an
Intelligent Key in the vehicle but the brake
pedal is not depressed.
CONDITIONS THE REMOTE ENGINE
START WILL NOT WORK
The remote engine start will not operate if any of
the following conditions are present:
.The ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
. The hood is not securely closed.
. The hazard indicator flashers are on.
. The engine is still running. The engine must
be completely stopped. Wait at least 6
seconds if the engine goes from running to
off. This is not applicable when extending
engine run time.
. The remote engine start
button is not
pushed and held for at least 2 seconds.
. The remote engine start
button is not
pushed and held within 5 seconds of
pushing the “LOCK”
button.
. The brake pedal is depressed.
. The doors are not closed and locked.
. The liftgate is open.
. The Intelligent Key system warning light
remains on in the vehicle information display.
. An Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle.

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WARNING
.Always be sure the liftgate has been
closed securely to prevent it from
opening while driving.
. Do not drive with the liftgate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monox-
ide)” (P.5-4) .
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
. Always be sure that hands and feet
are clear of the door frame to avoid
injury while closing the liftgate.
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OPERATING MANUAL LIFTGATE
To open the liftgate, unlock it and push the
liftgate opener switch
*A. Pull up the liftgate to
open.
The liftgate can be unlocked by:
. pushing the unlock button
on the
Intelligent Key twice.
. pushing the liftgate request switch with the
Intelligent Key carried on you.
. pushing the door handle request switch
twice with the Intelligent Key carried on you.
. pushing the power door lock switch to the
unlock position. .
inserting the mechanical key into the driver’s
door key cylinder and turning it to the rear of
the vehicle twice.
To close the liftgate, pull down until it securely
locks.
OPERATING POWER LIFTGATE (if so
equipped)
To operate the power liftgate, the shift lever must
be in the P (Park) position.
The power liftgate will not operate if the battery
voltage is low.
LIFTGATE