automatic transmission NISSAN ARMADA 2018 Owner´s Manual
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Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-11
Automatic Transmission
(AT) check warning light2-11
Automatic Transmission
(AT) oil temperature warn-
ing light2-11
Automatic Transmission
(AT) park warning light
2-11
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Intelligent Blind Spot Inter-
vention (I-BSI) system
warning light (orange; if so
equipped)2-12
Brake warning light
2-12
Charge warning light2-13
Intelligent Distance Control
(I-DC) system warning light
(orange; if so equipped)2-13
Engine oil pressure warning
light
2-13
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
warning light (4WD models)
2-13Warning
light Name
Page
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) system
warning light (if so
equipped) 2-14
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 (or-
ange; if so equipped)2-14
Low tire pressure warning
light
2-15
Master warning light
2-16
Seat belt warning light 2-17
Supplemental air bag
warning light2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light
2-17Indica-
tor light Name
Page
Automatic Transmission
(AT) position indicator light 2-18
Intelligent Blind Spot Inter-
vention (I-BSI) ON indicator
light (green; if so equipped)2-18
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
2-19
Intelligent Lane Interven-
tion (I-LI) ON indicator light
(green; if so equipped)2-19
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
2-19
Security indicator light
2-20
SNOW mode indicator light2-20
TOW mode indicator light2-20
Turn signal/hazard indica-
tor lights2-20
Illustrated table of contents0-11
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1-4Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
FRONT SEATS
Front power seat adjustment
Operating tips:
.The power seat motor has an auto-
reset overload protection circuit. If the
motor stops during operation, wait 30
seconds, then reactivate the switch.
. Do not operate the power seat switch
for a long period of time when the
engine is off. This will discharge the
battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner” (P.3-40)
for the seat position memory function.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions,
be sure not to contact any moving
parts to avoid possible injuries and/
or damages.
SSS1051
Forward and backward:
Moving the switch
forward or back-
ward will slide the seat forward or back-
ward to the desired position.
Reclining:
Move the recline switch
backward until
the desired angle is obtained. To bring the
seatback forward again, move the switch
forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment
of the seatback for occupants of different
sizes for added comfort and to help
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” (P.1-20).) Also,
the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in the P
(Park) position.
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2-10Instruments and controls
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing lightAutomatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
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 warn-
ing lightIntelligent Key warning lightFront fog light indicator light (if so
equipped)
Automatic Transmission (AT) oil tem-
perature warning lightLane Departure Warning (LDW) indica-
tor 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)/Intelligent
Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) system
warning light (orange; if so equipped)Master warning lightIntelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) ON
indicator 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) warn-
ing lightSNOW mode indicator light
Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC)
system warning light (orange; if so
equipped)Automatic transmission position indi-
cator lightTOW mode indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightIntelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-
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
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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
displayed on the vehicle information dis-
play between the speedometer and tach-
ometer. (See “Vehicle information display”
(P.2-21).)
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking Sys-
tem (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 opera-
tional.
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 with-
out anti-lock assistance. (See “Brake sys-
tem” (P.5-137).)
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 transmis-
sion 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
Transmission (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
Transmission (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) position. (See “NISSAN all-
Instruments and controls2-11
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2-18Instruments and controls
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator light
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the indicator shows the shift
lever position.
In the manual shift mode, when the
transmission does not shift to the se-
lected gear due to a transmission protec-
tion mode, the AT position indicator light
will blink and a buzzer will sound.
See “Automatic transmission” (P.5-18) for
further details.
Intelligent Blind Spot Inter-
vention (I-BSI) ON indicator light
(green; if so equipped)
The light comes on in green when the
Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)
system is turned on. The light turns off
when the system is turned off.
NOTE:
This light is common with the BSW/I-BSI
system warning light (orange). (See
“Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Intelligent
Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) system
warning light” (P.2-12).)
For more details, see “Intelligent Blind
Spot Intervention (I-BSI)” (P.5-43).
Check suspension indicator
light
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the light comes on for 2
seconds.
Cruise indicator light (if so
equipped)
Cruise main switch indicator:
This light illuminates when the cruise
control main switch is pushed. The light
turns off when the main switch is pushed
again. When the cruise main switch in-
dicator light illuminates, the cruise control
system is operational. (See “Cruise con-
trol” (P.5-67).)
Cruise malfunction:
If the cruise indicator light blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate the
cruise control system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. (See “Cruise control” (P.5-
67).)
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the front parking lights,
instrument panel lights, rear combination
lights, license plate lights or headlights
are on. The indicator turns off when these
lights are turned off.
Front fog light indicator light
(if so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on.
(See “Fog light switch” (P.2-42).)
Front passenger air bag sta-
tus light
The front passenger air bag status light
() located on the instrument panel will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will
be OFF depending on how the front
passenger seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats)” (P.1-60).
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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 displaylocated
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 sys-
tem, 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®” (P.5-123).
. Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-BI) — “Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-
BI)” (P.5-57).
. Cruise control
— “Cruise control” (P.5-67).
. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
— “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”
(P.5-69).
. Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC)
— “Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC)”
(P.5-91).
. Intelligent Key system
— “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7).
— “Push-button ignition switch” (P.5-
13).
. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
— “Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB)” (P.5-104).
. Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)
— “Intelligent Forward Collision Warn-
ing (I-FCW)” (P.5-113).
Instruments and controls2-21
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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2-70Instruments and controls
PROGRAMMING HomeLink® FOR
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS AND GATE
OPENERS
Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)
after several seconds of transmission –
which may not be long enough for
HomeLink® to pick up the signal during
programming. Similar to this Canadian
law, some U.S. gate operators are de-
signed to “time-out” in the same manner.
If you live in Canada or you are having
difficulties programming a gate operator
or garage door opener by using the
“Programming HomeLink®” procedures,
replace “Programming HomeLink®” Step
2 with the following:
NOTE:
When programming a garage door
opener, etc., unplug the device during
the “cycling” process to prevent possi-
ble damage to the garage door opener
components.
Step 2: Using both hands, simultaneously
press and hold the desired HomeLink®
button and the hand-held transmitter
button. During programming, your hand-
held transmitter may automatically stop
transmitting. Continue to press and hold
the desired HomeLink® button while you
press and re-press (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter every two seconds until
the frequency signal has been learned.
The HomeLink® indicator light will flash
slowly and then rapidly after several
seconds upon successful programming.
DO NOT
release until the HomeLink®
indicator light flashes slowly and then
rapidly. When the indicator light flashes
rapidly, both buttons may be released.
The rapid flashing indicates successful
programming.
Proceed with “Programming HomeLink®”
step 3 to complete.
Remember to plug the device back in
when programming is completed.
OPERATING THE HomeLink® UNI-
VERSAL TRANSCEIVER
The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver,
after it is programmed, can be used to
activate the programmed device. To op-
erate, simply press and release the appro-
priate programmed HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver button. The amber indicator
light will illuminate while the signal is
being transmitted.
For convenience, the hand-held transmit-
ter of the device may also be used at any
time.
PROGRAMMING TROUBLESHOOT-
ING
If the HomeLink® does not quickly learn
the hand-held transmitter information:
. replace the hand-held transmitter
batteries with new batteries.
. position the hand-held transmitter
with its battery area facing away from
the HomeLink® surface.
. press and hold both the HomeLink®
and hand-held transmitter buttons
without interruption.
. position the hand-held transmitter 1-3
in (26-76 mm) away from the
HomeLink® surface. Hold the transmit-
ter in that position for up to 15
seconds. If HomeLink® is not pro-
grammed within that time, try holding
the transmitter in another position -
keeping the indicator light in view at
all times.
If you have any questions or are having
difficulty programming your HomeLink®
buttons, refer to the HomeLink® web site
at: www.homelink.com/nissan or 1-800-
355-3515.
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3-40Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3. Choose the right or left outside mirrorby operating the outside mirror con-
trol switch.
4. The outside mirror surfaces move downward.
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 posi-
tion 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 de-
signed so that its automatically change
reflection according to the intensity of
the headlights of the vehicle following
you.
The anti-glare system will be automati-
cally 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.
JVP0247X
SET/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
AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if
so equipped)
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-4Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ................................ 5-4
Three-way catalyst ............................................................... 5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........... 5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................... 5-8
On-pavement and off-road
driving precautions .............................................................. 5-9
Off-road recovery .................................................................. 5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ...................................................... 5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ..................... 5-10
Driving safety precautions .......................................... 5-10
Push-button ignition switch ............................................. 5-13 Operating range for engine start function ...... 5-13
Push-button ignition switch positions .............. 5-14
Emergency engine shut off ........................................ 5-15
Intelligent Key battery discharge ........................... 5-15
Before starting the engine ................................................. 5-16
Starting the engine .................................................................. 5-16 Remote start (if so equipped) ................................... 5-17
Driving the vehicle .................................................................... 5-17
Engine protection mode ............................................... 5-17
Automatic transmission ................................................ 5-18 Parking brake ........................................................................\
....... 5-22
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Intelligent
Lane Intervention (I-LI) (if so equipped) .................. 5-23
LDW system operation ................................................. 5-25
Turning the LDW system ON/OFF ...................... 5-26
How to enable/disable the LDW system ....... 5-27
I-LI system operation .................................................... 5-27
Turning the I-LI system ON/OFF .......................... 5-28
How to enable/disable the I-LI system .......... 5-29
LDW/I-LI system limitations ..................................... 5-29
System temporarily unavailable ........................... 5-31
System malfunction ....................................................... 5-32
System maintenance .................................................... 5-32
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) ........... 5-33 BSW system operation ................................................. 5-35
Turning the BSW system ON/OFF ...................... 5-36
How to enable/disable the BSW system ....... 5-36
BSW system limitations ............................................... 5-37
BSW driving situations .................................................. 5-38
System temporarily unavailable ........................... 5-41
System malfunction ....................................................... 5-42
System maintenance .................................................... 5-42
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fuel cut mode.
5. To stop the engine, shift the shift lever to the P (Park) position and push the
ignition switch to the OFF position.
In preparation for the next engine start,
the engine may have a slightly delayed
shutoff after placing the ignition switch in
the OFF position, depending on the driv-
ing conditions.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start condi-
tions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume
battery power when the engine is
not running (Phone chargers, GPS,
DVD players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/
or only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
REMOTE START (if so equipped)
Vehicles started with the remote engine
start function require the ignition switch
to be placed in the ON position before the
shift lever can be moved from the P (Park)
position. To place the ignition switch in
the ON position, perform the following steps:
1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is
on you.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON position.
For additional information about the
remote engine start function, see “Re-
mote engine start” (P.3-19).
ENGINE PROTECTION MODE
The engine has an engine protection
mode to reduce the chance of damage
if the coolant temperature becomes too
high (for example, when climbing steep
grades in high temperature with heavy
loads, such as when towing a trailer).
When the engine temperature reaches a
certain level:
. The engine coolant temperature
gauge will move toward the H posi-
tion.
. Engine power may be reduced.
. The air conditioning cooling function
may be automatically turned OFF for a
short time (the blower will continue to
operate).
Engine power and, under some condi-
tions, vehicle speed will decrease. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accel-
erator pedal, but the vehicle may not
accelerate at the desired speed. The
transmission will downshift or upshift as
it reaches prescribed shift points. You can
also shift manually.
As driving conditions change and engine
coolant temperature is reduced, vehicle
speed can be increased using the accel-
erator pedal, and air conditioning cooling
function will automatically be turned
back ON.
Starting and driving5-17
DRIVING THE VEHICLE