power steering 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

0-8Illustrated table of contents
JVC0957X
1. Side ventilator (P.4-51)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-5)
3. Center ventilator (P.4-51)
4. Center multi-function control panel (P.4-4)— Vehicle information and setting buttons
(P.4-8)
— Clock (P.4-13) 5. Center display
— Around ViewŠMonitor (if so equipped)
(P.4-29)
— RearView Monitor (if so equipped) (P.4-21)
— Navigation system*
— DVD player operation (P.4-74)
6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2) 7. Defroster switch (P.2-36)/Deicer switch (if so
equipped) (P.2-36)
8. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-52)
9. Fuse box (P.8-20)
10. Parking brake (P.5-22)
11. Hood release handle (P.3-21)
12. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-43)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-52)
— Power steering (P.5-135)
13. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-12)
14. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-45)/Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-43)
15. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P.2-42)
16. Power outlet (P.2-48)
17. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-60)
18. Cup holder (P.2-50)
19. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-52)
20. Audio system (P.4-59)
21. Glove box (P.2-53)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL

0-10Illustrated table of contents
JVC0965X
VK56VD ENGINE1. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-10)
2. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-18)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-6)
4. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-8)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-6)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-9)7. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-18)
8. Battery (P.8-11)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-4)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-4)
11. Drive belts (P.8-13)
12. Air cleaner (P.8-15)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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
Instruments and controls2-3
COCKPIT

2-4Instruments and controls
JVC0957X
1. Side ventilator
2. Meters and gauges
3. Center ventilator
4. Center multi-function control panel— Vehicle information and setting buttons
— Clock 5. Center display
— Around ViewŠMonitor (if so equipped)
— RearView Monitor (if so equipped)
— Navigation system*
— DVD player operation
6. Hazard warning flasher switch
7. Defroster switch/Deicer switch (if so equipped) 8. Front passenger supplemental air bag
9. Fuse box
10. Parking brake
11. Hood release handle
12. Steering wheel
— Horn
— Driver supplemental air bag
— Power steering
13. Push-button ignition switch
14. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped)/ Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
15. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped)
16. Power outlet
17. Front passenger air bag status light
18. Cup holder
19. Heater and air conditioner
20. Audio system
21. Glove box
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ........................................................................\
...................... 3-2Intelligent Key ....................................................................... 3-2
Valet hand-off ....................................................................... 3-4
Doors ........................................................................\
.................... 3-4 Locking with mechanical key ............................................ 3-4
Opening and closing windows with the
mechanical key ..................................................................... 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob .......................................... 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch ............................ 3-5
Automatic door locks ......................................................... 3-6
Child safety rear door lock .............................................. 3-6
Intelligent Key system .............................................................. 3-7 Intelligent Key operating range ........................................ 3-9
Door locks/unlocks precaution ........................................ 3-9
Intelligent Key operation ................................................. 3-10
Battery saver system ....................................................... 3-12
Warning signals ................................................................ 3-12
Troubleshooting guide ..................................................... 3-13
Remote keyless entry system ............................................. 3-15 How to use remote keyless entry system .................. 3-16
Remote engine start (if so equipped) .............................. 3-19 Remote engine start operating range ......................... 3-19
Remote starting the engine ........................................... 3-19
Extending engine run time ............................................. 3-20 Canceling a remote start ............................................. 3-20
Conditions the remote engine start will
not work ........................................................................\
.... 3-20
Hood ........................................................................\
................. 3-21
Liftgate ........................................................................\
............. 3-22 Operating manual liftgate ............................................. 3-22
Operating power liftgate (if so equipped) ............... 3-22
Auto closure ................................................................... 3-25
Liftgate release lever ..................................................... 3-26
Fuel-filler door ........................................................................\
3-26
Opening the fuel-filler door ......................................... 3-26
Fuel-filler cap .................................................................. 3-27
Tilt/telescopic steering ......................................................... 3-29
Electric operation ........................................................... 3-29
Sun visors ........................................................................\
........ 3-29
Mirrors ........................................................................\
.............. 3-30
Inside mirror ..................................................................... 3-30
Outside mirrors ............................................................... 3-31
Vanity mirror ..................................................................... 3-33
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) ................... 3-33
Entry/exit function .......................................................... 3-33
Memory storage .............................................................. 3-34
Setting memory function .............................................. 3-35
System operation ........................................................... 3-35

SNOW mode ....................................................................... 5-132
Sonar system (if so equipped) ........................................ 5-133Sonar indicator ............................................................... 5-134
Sonar system OFF switch .......................................... 5-135
Power steering ..................................................................... 5-135
Brake system ........................................................................\
5-136 Braking precautions ...................................................... 5-136
Parking brake break-in ................................................. 5-136
Brake assist ........................................................................\
.. 5-137 Brake assist .................................................................... 5-137
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................... 5-137 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...................... 5-138
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ...... 5-140
Cold weather driving ......................................................... 5-140 Freeing a frozen door lock ........................................ 5-140
Antifreeze ...................................................................... 5-140
Battery ........................................................................\
.... 5-140
Draining of coolant water .......................................... 5-140
Tire equipment ............................................................. 5-141
Special winter equipment ......................................... 5-141
Driving on snow or ice .............................................. 5-141
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .................... 5-141

5-8Starting and driving
TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert
When adding air to an under-inflated tire, the
TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert provides visual
and audible signals outside the vehicle to help
you inflate the tires to the recommended COLD
tire pressure.
Vehicle set-up:
1. Park the vehicle in a safe and level place.
2. Apply the parking brake and place the shiftlever in the P (Park) position.
3. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. Do not start the engine.
Operation:
1. Add air to the tire.
2. After a few seconds, the hazard indicators will start flashing.
3. When the designated pressure is reached, the horn beeps once and the hazard
indicators stop flashing.
4. Perform the above steps for each tire.
. If the tire is over-inflated more than approxi-
mately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn beeps and
the hazard indicators flash 3 times. To
correct the pressure, push the core of the
valve stem on the tire briefly to release
pressure. When the pressure reaches the
designated pressure, the horn beeps once. .
If the hazard indicator does not flash within
approximately 15 seconds after starting to
inflate the tire, it indicates that the TPMS
with Easy Fill Tire Alert is not operating.
. The TPMS will not activate the Easy Fill Tire
Alert under the following conditions:
— If there is interference from an external
device or transmitter
— The air pressure from the inflation device such as those using a power socket is
not sufficient to inflate the tire
— If an electrical equipment is being used in or near the vehicle
— There is a malfunction in the TPMS system
— There is a malfunction in the horn or hazard indicators
. If the TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert does not
operate due to TPMS interference, move the
vehicle about 3 ft (1m) backward or forward
and try again.
If the TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert is not
working, use a tire pressure gauge.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
OVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey
all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,
high speed cornering, or sudden steering
maneuvers, because these driving practices
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
As with any vehicle, a loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles or
objects, or cause the vehicle to rollover,
particularly if the loss of control causes the
vehicle to slide sideways. Be attentive at all
times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive
when under the influence of alcohol or drugs
(including prescription or over-the-counter
drugs which may cause drowsiness) . Always
wear your seat belt as outlined in the “Seat
belts” (P.1-18) , and also instruct your passen-
gers to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an
unbelted or improperly belted person is

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SONAR SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
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.
The sonar system will turn on automatically
under the following conditions.
. When the ignition switch is turned from the
OFF position to the ON position. .
When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
position.
. When the vehicle speed is less than 6 MPH
(10 km/h) .
The automatic turning on function can be turned
on and off by pushing the switch for more than 4
seconds.
WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic
pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you
will still have control of the vehicle. However,
much greater steering effort is needed, espe-
cially in sharp turns and at low speeds.
Starting and driving5-135
POWER STEERING

5-138Starting and driving
illuminates the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel. The brake system then oper-
ates normally, but without anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the
self-test or while driving, have the vehicle
checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Normal operation
The ABS operates at speeds above 3 to 6 MPH
(5 to 10 km/h) . The speed varies according to
road conditions.
When the ABS senses that one or more wheels
are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly
applies and releases hydraulic pressure. This
action is similar to pumping the brakes very
quickly. You may feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal and hear a noise from under the hood or
feel a vibration from the actuator when it is
operating. This is normal and indicates that the
ABS is operating properly. However, the pulsa-
tion may indicate that road conditions are
hazardous and extra care is required while
driving.The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs
and vehicle motion. Under certain driving con-
ditions, the VDC system helps to perform the
following functions.
.
Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel
slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is
transferred to a non slipping drive wheel on
the same axle.
. Controls brake pressure and engine output
to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle
speed (traction control function) .
. Controls brake pressure at individual wheels
and engine output to help the driver maintain
control of the vehicle in the following
conditions:
— understeer (vehicle tends to not follow
the steered path despite increased
steering input)
— oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving conditions) .
The VDC system can help the driver to maintain
control of the vehicle, but it cannot prevent loss
of vehicle control in all driving situations.
When the VDC system operates, the VDC
warning light
in the instrument panel flashes
so note the following:
. The road may be slippery or the system may
determine some action is required to help keep the vehicle on the steered path.
. You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal
and hear a noise or vibration from under the
hood. This is normal and indicates that the
VDC system is working properly.
. Adjust your speed and driving to the road
conditions.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the VDC
warning light
illuminates in the instrument
panel. The VDC system automatically turns off.
The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the VDC
system. The VDC off indicator
illuminates to
indicate the VDC system is off. When the VDC
switch is used to turn off the system, the VDC
system still operates to prevent one drive wheel
from slipping by transferring power to a non
slipping drive wheel. The VDC warning light
flashes if this occurs. All other VDC functions
are off, and the VDC warning lightwill not
flash. The VDC system is automatically reset to
on when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position then back to the ON position.
When the 4L position is selected with the 4WD
shift switch, the VDC system is disabled and the
VDC off indicator light illuminates (for 4WD
models) .
See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light” (P.2-17) and “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light” (P.2-20).
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM