four wheel drive NISSAN ARMADA 2017 2.G Owners Manual

0-6Illustrated table of contents
JVC0956X
1. Power liftgate switch (if so equipped) (P.3-22)
2. Sonar system OFF switch (if so equipped)(P.5-135)
3. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-40)
4. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer (P.2-6) 5. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
— Headlight (P.2-37)
— Turn signal (P.2-41)
— Fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-42)
6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — Audio control steering switch (P.4-91)
— Hands-Free Phone System switch (P.4-106) 7. Trip computer switch (P.2-27)
8. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-32)
9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control system (if so equipped)
(P.5-67)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so
equipped) (P.5-69)
10. Dynamic driver assistance switch (if so equipped)
— Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system (if
so equipped) (P.5-23)
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if so
equipped) (P.5-91)
— Blind Spot Intervention
Š(BSI) system (if so
equipped) (P.5-43)
11. Shift lever (P.5-17)
12. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch (if so equipped) (P.5-123)/SNOW mode switch
(P.2-47)/TOW MODE switch (P.2-47)/Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-138)
13. Headlight aiming control (P.2-39)
14. Power liftgate main switch (if so equipped) (P.3-22)
15. Warning systems switch (if so equipped) (P. 2- 46)
— Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so
equipped) (P.5-23)
— Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped)
(P.5-33)
16. BCI (Back-up Collision Intervention) switch (if so equipped) (P.5-56) or Power liftgate switch (if
so equipped) (P.3-22)
COCKPIT

Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-11
Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light2-11
Automatic Transmission (AT) oil
temperature warning light
2-11
Automatic Transmission (AT)
park warning light2-11
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
system warning light (orange; if
so equipped)2-12
Brake warning light
2-12
Charge warning light2-13
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange; if
so equipped)2-13
Engine oil pressure warning
light
2-13
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
warning light (4WD models)
2-13
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light (if
so equipped)2-14Warning
light Name
Page
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange; if
so equipped) 2-14
Intelligent Key warning light
2-14
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) indicator light (orange; if
so equipped)2-14
Low tire pressure warning light
2-15
Master warning light2-16
Seat belt warning light
2-16
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-17Indicator
light Name
Page
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light 2-18
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
ON indicator light (green; if so
equipped)2-17
Check suspension indicator
light
2-18
Cruise indicator light (if so
equipped)2-18
Exterior light indicator
2-18
Front fog light indicator light (if
so equipped)2-18
Front passenger air bag status
light
2-18
High beam indicator light
2-18
Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) ON indicator light (green;
if so equipped)2-18
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
2-18
Security indicator light
2-19
SNOW mode indicator light2-19
TOW mode indicator light2-19
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-19
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

JVC0956X
1. Power liftgate switch (if so equipped)
2. Sonar system OFF switch (if so equipped)
3. Instrument brightness control switch
4. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer
5. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch— Headlight
— Turn signal — Fog light (if so equipped)
6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — Audio control steering switch
— Hands-Free Phone System switch
7. Trip computer switch
8. Wiper and washer switch 9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control system (if so equipped)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so
equipped)
10. Dynamic driver assistance switch (if so equipped)
— Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system (if
so equipped)
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if so
equipped)
— Blind Spot Intervention
Š(BSI) system (if so
equipped)
11. Shift lever
12. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch (if so equipped)/SNOW mode switch/TOW MODE
switch/Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch
13. Headlight aiming control
14. Power liftgate main switch (if so equipped)
15. Warning systems switch (if so equipped) — Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so
equipped)
— Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped)
16. BCI (Back-up Collision Intervention) switch (if so equipped) or Power liftgate switch (if so
equipped)
17. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch
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2-10Instruments and controls
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightForward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light (if so equipped)CRUISE indicator light (if so equipped)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange; if so equipped)Exterior light indicator
Automatic transmission check warning lightIntelligent Key warning lightFront fog light indicator light (if so equipped)
Automatic Transmission (AT) oil temperature
warning lightLane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator
light (orange; if so equipped)Front passenger air bag status light
Automatic Transmission (AT) park warning
lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system warning light
(orange; if so equipped)Master warning lightLane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON in-
dicator light (green; if so equipped)
Brake warning lightSeat belt warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Supplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Charge warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightSNOW mode indicator light
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light (orange; if so equipped)Automatic transmission position indicator
lightTOW mode indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightBlind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON indicator
light (green; if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
(4WD models)Check suspension indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting the
engine. The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on:
,or,,,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will come
on briefly and then go off:
,or,,,,,,,,
If any light does not come on or operates in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunction. It
is recommended you have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display be-
tween the speedometer and tachometer. (See
“Vehicle information display” (P.2-20) .)
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates
the ABS is operational.
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. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
tance. (See “Brake system” (P.5-136) .)
Automatic Transmission (AT) check
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on for 2 seconds. If the
light comes on at any other time, it may indicate
the transmission is not functioning properly. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer to
check and repair the transmission.
Automatic Transmission (AT) oil
temperature warning light
This light illuminates when the Automatic Trans-
mission (AT) oil temperature is too high. If the
light illuminates while driving, reduce the vehicle
speed as soon as safely possible until the light
turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the
AT oil temperature warning light is on
may damage the AT.
Automatic Transmission (AT) park
warning light (4WD models)
This light indicates that the Automatic Transmis-
sion (AT) parking function is not engaged. If the
transfer control is not secured in any driving
position while the AT shift lever is in the “P”
(Park) position, the transmission will disengage
and the wheels will not lock.
If the AT park warning light illuminates
with the shift lever in the P (Park) position,
shift the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift
switch to the AUTO, 4H or 4L position
again with the shift lever in the N (Neutral)
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ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
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. It
is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, have
your vehicle serviced immediately. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Distance Control Assist (DCA)
system warning light (orange; if so
equipped)
This light comes on if there is a malfunction in
the Distance Control Assist (DCA) system.
If the warning light illuminates, park the vehicle in
a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the
engine, resume driving and turn on the DCA
system again.
If it is not possible to turn on the system or
the warning light stays on, it may indicate
that the system is malfunctioning.
Although the vehicle is still driveable
under normal conditions, have the vehicle
checked. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
See “Distance Control Assist (DCA)” (P.5-91) .
Engine oil pressure warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or comes on during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“Engine oil” (P.8-6).)
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.
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning
light (4WD models)
Thewarning light comes on when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position. It
turns off soon after the engine is started.
If the 4WD system malfunctions, or the diameter
of the front and the rear wheels are different, the
warning light will either remain illuminated or
blink. (See “NISSAN all-mode 4WD
Š” (P.5-
123) .)
CAUTION
. If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction
in the 4WD system. Reduce the
vehicle speed and have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is
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2-16Instruments and controls
and all tires are properly inflated, it
is recommended you consult a
NISSAN dealer.
. Since the spare tire is not equipped
with the TPMS, when a spare tire is
mounted or a wheel is replaced, the
TPMS will not function and the low
tire pressure warning light will flash
for approximately 1 minute. The
light will remain on after 1 minute.
Have your tires replaced and/or
TPMS system reset as soon as
possible. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for these
services.
. Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
CAUTION
.The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure
to check the tire pressure regularly.
. If the vehicle is being driven at
speeds of less than 16 MPH (25
km/h) , the TPMS may not operate correctly.
. Be sure to install the specified size
of tires to the four wheels correctly.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light illuminates if any of the
following are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display:
.No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning
. Parking brake release warning
. Door/liftgate open warning
. Front radar obstruction warning (if so
equipped)
. Headlight warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
. Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) not
available warning (if so equipped)
. Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) mal-
function warning (if so equipped)
. Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning (if so equipped) .
Extended storage fuse warning (if so
equipped)
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-20) .
Seat belt warning light and chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, and will
remain illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is
fastened. At the same time, the chime will sound
for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt
is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front
passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger’s seat is
occupied. For approximately 5 seconds after the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the
system does not activate the warning light for
the front passenger.
See “Seat belts” (P.1-18) for precautions on
seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning light
After placing the ignition switch in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
will illuminate. The supplemental air bag warning
light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the air
bag and/or pretensioner systems are opera-
tional.

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Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light illuminates and then turns off.
The light comes on when the VDC off switch is
pushed to OFF. This indicates that the VDC
system is not operating.
When the 4L position is selected with the Four-
Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch, the VDC
system is disabled and the VDC off indicator
light illuminates. (4WD models)
For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” (P.5-138) .
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is placed in the
ACC position. Make sure the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position, and take the
Intelligent Key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in the ACC, OFF
or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The chime will sound if the vehicle is driven at
more than 4 MPH (7 km/h) with the parking
brake applied. Stop the vehicle and release the
parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
SIC4379
The vehicle information display*1located
between the speedometer and odometer, and
shows the indicators for the driving systems,
Intelligent Key operation and various warnings
and information.
For detailed information about each system, see
the following sections:
. Automatic Transmission (AT)
— “Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders” (P.2-10) .
— “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-17) .
. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
— “NISSAN all-mode 4WD
Š” (P.5-123).
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

.Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so
equipped)
. Distance Control Assist (DCA) system (if so
equipped)
. Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
(if so equipped)
. Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) system (if so equipped)
For more details, see “Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC)” (P.5-69) , “Distance Control Assist
(DCA)” (P.5-91), “Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB)” (P.5-105) or “Predictive Forward Colli-
sion Warning (PFCW)” (P.5-112) .
19. “TIMER” indicator
This indicator appears when the set “TIMER”
indicator activates. You can set the time for up to
6 hours. (See “Trip computer” (P.2-27) .)
20. Low outside temperature warning
This warning appears if the outside temperature
is below 378F(3 8C) . The warning can be set not
to be displayed. (See “Trip computer” (P.2-27) .)
21. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift in-
dicator (4WD models)
This indicator shows the Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) driving mode (AUTO, 4HI or 4LO) that
is selected by the 4WD shift switch. (See
“NISSAN all-mode 4WD
Š” (P.5-123) .)
22. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system MAIN switch indicator (if so
equipped)
The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system main
switch indicator (CRUISE) is displayed when the
ICC main switch is pushed. When the main
switch is pushed again, the indicator disap-
pears. While the CRUISE indicator is displayed,
the ICC system is operational.
The cruise control set indicator (SET) is
displayed while the vehicle is controlled by the
conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode
of the ICC system.
For more details, see “Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC)” (P.5-69) .
23. Distance Control Assist (DCA) sys-
tem switch indicator (if so equipped)
The indicator is displayed when the Distance
Control Assist (DCA) system switch is pushed
on. When the switch is pushed again, the
indicator disappears. While the indicator is displayed, the DCA system is operational. (See
“Distance Control Assist (DCA)” (P.5-91) .)
24. Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
system indicator (if so equipped)
The BCI ON indicator (SYSTEM ON) appears
when the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position
with the Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)
system turned on.
If the BCI system is turned off using the BCI
switch, the BCI OFF indicator (SYSTEM OFF)
appears.
For more details, see “Back-up Collision Inter-
vention (BCI)” (P.5-56) .
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5-10Starting and driving
WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air
pressure. Losing control of the vehicle
may cause a collision and result in
personal injury.
.The vehicle generally moves or pulls
in the direction of the flat tire.
. Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
. Do not rapidly release the accelera-
tor pedal.
. Do not rapidly turn the steering
wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the accel- erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location off the road and away from traffic if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually stop the vehicle. 6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and
either contact a roadside emergency service
to change the tire or see “Changing a flat
tire” (P.6-4) .
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the blood-
stream reduces coordination, delays
reaction time and impairs judgement.
Driving after drinking alcohol increases
the likelihood of being involved in an
accident injuring yourself and others.
Additionally, if you are injured in an
accident, alcohol can increase the se-
verity of the injury.
NISSAN is committed to safe driving. However,
you must choose not to drive under the influence
of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are
injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents.
Although the local laws vary on what is
considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is
that alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of
alcohol. Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And
that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter,
prescription, and illegal drugs) . Don’t drive if
your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by
alcohol, drugs, or some other physical condition.
DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and
off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep
water or mud as your NISSAN is mainly
designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional
off-road vehicle.
Remember that Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) mod-
els are less capable than Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) models for rough road driving and
extrication when stuck in deep snow, mud, or
the like.
Please observe the following precautions:
WARNING
.
Drive carefully when off the road
and avoid dangerous areas. Every
person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should be seated with their
seat belt fastened. This will keep
you and your passengers in position
when driving over rough terrain.