wheel NISSAN ARMADA 2020 Owner´s Manual
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ........................................................................\
.......................... 2-3
Instrument panel ........................................................................\
.. 2-4
Meters and gauges ..................................................................... 2-5Speedometer and odometer ........................................ 2-6
Tachometer ........................................................................\
........ 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................... 2-7
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
........... 2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge .............................................. 2-8
Voltmeter ........................................................................\
.............. 2-9
Meter/ring illumination and needle sweep ....... 2-9
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................................................\
................. 2-10 Checking lights ..................................................................... 2-11
Warning lights ........................................................................\
 2-11
Indicator lights ...................................................................... 2-17
Audible reminders .............................................................. 2-20
Vehicle information display ............................................... 2-20 Operational indicators .................................................... 2-23
Maintenance indicators ................................................. 2-26
Trip computer ........................................................................\
 2-28
Security systems ........................................................................\
 2-30 Vehicle Security System ................................................ 2-30
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .................... 2-31 Wiper and washer switch ................................................... 2-33
Windshield wiper and washer operation ...... 2-34
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ................................................................... 2-34
Rear window wiper and
washer operation ............................................................. 2-36
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ........................................................................\
......................... 2-36
Windshield deicer switch (if so equipped) ............. 2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ................................ 2-37 Headlight switch ............................................................... 2-37
Instrument brightness control .............................. 2-40
Turn signal switch ........................................................... 2-41
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ......................... 2-41
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .................. 2-42
Horn ........................................................................\
............................. 2-42
Heated seats ........................................................................\
......... 2-43 Front (if so equipped) .................................................... 2-43
Rear (if so equipped) ...................................................... 2-44
Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ............. 2-45
Warning systems switch (if so equipped) ............. 2-46
SNOW mode switch ................................................................ 2-46
TOW mode switch .................................................................... 2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ........ 2-47 
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WAA0101X
1. Power liftgate switch (if so equipped)
2. Heated steering wheel switch (if soequipped)
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)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
10. Dynamic driver assistance switch (if so equipped)
— Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) sys-
tem (if so equipped)
— Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) sys-
tem (if so equipped)
— Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-
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. Power liftgate main switch (if so equipped)
14. Warning systems switch (if so equipped) — Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so
equipped)
— Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so
equipped)
15. Rear door alert switch
16. Electric tilting/telescopic steering wheel switch
Instruments and controls2-3
COCKPIT 
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2-4Instruments and controls
JVC1093X
1. Side ventilator
2. Meters and gauges
3. Center ventilator
4. Center multi-function control panel
5. Center display— Intelligent Around View Monitor (if so
equipped) — RearView Monitor (if so equipped)
— Navigation system (if so equipped)
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. Front passenger air bag status light
16. Power outlet
17. USB connection port
18. Cup holder/Tray
19. Heater and air conditioner
20. Audio system
21. Glove box
INSTRUMENT PANEL 
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2-10Instruments and controls
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing lightFour-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
(4WD models)Exterior light indicator
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light (orange)Front fog light indicator light (if so
equipped)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
system warning lightIntelligent Key warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warn-
ing lightLane Departure Warning (LDW) indica-
tor light (orange; if so equipped)High beam indicator light
Automatic Transmission (AT) oil tem-
perature warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightIntelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) ON
indicator light (green; if so equipped)
Automatic Transmission (AT) park
warning lightMaster warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Intelligent
Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) system
warning light (orange; if so equipped)Seat belt warning lightSecurity indicator light
Brake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSNOW mode indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn-
ing lightTOW mode indicator light
Charge warning lightAutomatic transmission position indi-
cator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC)
system warning light (orange; if so
equipped)Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-
BSI) ON indicator light (green; if so
equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightCheck suspension indicator light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS 
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2-12Instruments and controls
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-
mode 4WD®” (P.5-116).)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/
Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
(I-BSI) system warning light (or-
ange; if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the indicator light will first
illuminate in orange and turn green
before turning off. This indicates that
the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Intelli-
gent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) sys-
tems are operational.
If the light comes on in orange and
remains on, it may indicate that the BSW and I-BSI systems are not functioning
properly. Although the vehicle is still
driveable, have the systems checked. It
is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. See “Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)” (P.5-32) and “Intelligent Blind Spot
Intervention (I-BSI)” (P.5-40).
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on while the
engine is running with the parking brake
not applied, stop the vehicle and perform
the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake
fluid is low, add fluid and have the
system checked. It is recommended
you have this service performed by a
NISSAN dealer. (See “Brake fluid” (P.8-
9).)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recommended you have this service
performed by a NISSAN dealer.
Low hydraulic pressure warning indica-
tor:
If the brake warning light illuminates
when the engine is running, or while
driving with the parking brake is released,
check the brake fluid level. If the brake
fluid level is sufficient, it may indicate low
hydraulic pressure in the brake booster. It
is recommended that you have the brake
system checked by a NISSAN dealer
promptly.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and
the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both
the brake warning light and the Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) warning light illu-
minate, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the brake
system checked, and if necessary re-
paired. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. (See “Anti-
lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
(P.2-11).) 
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2-14Instruments and controls
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warn-
ing light (4WD models)
Thewarning light comes on when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion. 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®” (P.5-116).)
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 recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
. If the 4WD warning light turns on
when driving on dry or hard
surfaced roads:
— in the 4H(I) position, shift the
4WD shift switch to AUTO
— in the 4L(O) position, stop the vehicle and shift the transmis- sion shift lever to the N (Neu-
tral) position and shift the
4WD shift switch to AUTO
. If the warning light is still on after
the above operations, have your
vehicle checked as soon as pos-
sible. It is recommended you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system warning light (orange)
This light comes on if there is a malfunc-
tion in the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system.
If the warning light comes on, park the
vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off,
restart the engine, resume driving and set
the ICC system again.
If it is not possible to set the system or
the indicator stays on, it may indicate
that the system is malfunctioning.
Although the vehicle is still driveable
under normal conditions, have the ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Intelligent Key warning light
After the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, this light comes on for about
2 seconds and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
Intelligent Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to start the
engine. If the light comes on while the
engine is running, you can drive the
vehicle. However in these cases, have
the system checked as soon as possible.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
indicator light (orange; if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the light will come on in
orange, turn green, and then turn off. This
indicates that the Lane Departure Warn-
ing (LDW) and Intelligent Lane Interven-
tion (I-LI) systems are operational.
While the LDW and/or I-LI system is on,
the light will blink in orange and a
warning chime will sound if the vehicle is
traveling close to either the left or the
right of a traveling lane with detectable
lane markers. 
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2-16Instruments and controls
accident and could result in ser-
ious personal injury. Check the
tire pressure for all four tires.
Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label to turn the low
tire pressure warning light OFF. If
the light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may be flat or
the TPMS may be malfunctioning.
If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire as soon as
possible. If no tire is flat 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 ap-
proximately 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
originally 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 illumi-
nates if any of the following are displayed
on the vehicle information display:
.No key warning
. Low fuel warning
. Low washer fluid warning .
Parking brake release warning
. Door/liftgate open warning
. Front radar obstruction warning
. Headlight warning
. Loose fuel cap warning
. Check tire pressure warning
. Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-BI)
not available warning (if so equipped)
. Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-BI)
malfunction warning (if so equipped)
. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
system warning
. 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
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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.5-133).
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 the
orposition 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 vehi-
cle and release the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. 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 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.5-116).
. Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-BI)
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY 
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.Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
. Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) sys-
tem (if so equipped)
. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
system
. Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW) system
For more details, see “Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC)” (P.5-63), “Intelligent Distance
Control (I-DC)” (P.5-85), “Automatic Emer-
gency Braking (AEB)” (P.5-98) or “Intelli-
gent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)”
(P.5-106).
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.2-28).)
20. Low outside temperature
warning
This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The warning
can be set not to be displayed. (See “Trip
computer” (P.2-28).)
21. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift
indicator (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®” (P.5-
116).)
22. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
system MAIN switch indicator
The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem main switch indicator (CRUISE) is
displayed when the ICC main switch is
pushed. When the main switch is pushed
again, the indicator disappears. 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.5-63).
23. Intelligent Distance Control (I-
DC) system switch indicator (if so
equipped)
The indicator is displayed when the
Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) system
switch is pushed on. When the switch is
pushed again, the indicator disappears. While the indicator is displayed, the I-DC
system is operational. (See “Intelligent
Distance Control (I-DC)” (P.5-85).)
24. Intelligent Back-up Intervention
(I-BI) system indicator (if so
equipped)
The I-BI ON indicator (SYSTEM ON) ap-
pears when the shift lever is in the R
(Reverse) position with the Intelligent
Back-up Intervention (I-BI) system turned
on.
If the I-BI system is turned off, the I-BI OFF
indicator (SYSTEM OFF) appears.
For more details, see “Intelligent Back-up
Intervention (I-BI)” (P.5-53).
25. Rear door alert is activated
When the rear door alert system is
enabled, this message appears when the
rear door alert system is active and can
remind the driver to check the rear seat.
NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver
enables it using the rear door alert
switch.
For more details, see “Rear door alert”
(P.2-48).
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2-26Instruments and controls
26. Check back seat for all articles
When the rear door alert system is
enabled, this message appears when the
vehicle comes to a complete stop, the
shift lever is moved from the D (Drive) or R
(Reverse) position to P (Park) position, and
the driver exits the vehicle. This message
alerts the driver, after a period of time, to
check for items in the rear seat after the
audible alert has been provided.
NOTE:
This rear door alert system is disabled
until a driver enables it using the rear
door alert switch.
For more details, see “Rear door alert”
(P.2-48).
SIC4325
MAINTENANCE INDICATORS
1. Engine oil replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the custo-
mer set time comes for changing the
engine oil. You can set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.
(See “Trip computer” (P.2-28).)
2. Oil filter replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the custo-
mer set time comes for replacing the oil
filter. You can set or reset the distance for
replacing the oil filter. (See “Trip compu-
ter” (P.2-28).)
3. Tire replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the custo-
mer set distance comes for replacing
tires. You can set or reset the distance
for replacing tires. (See “Trip computer”
(P.2-28).)
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not
a substitute for regular tire checks,
including tire pressure checks. See
“Changing wheels and tires” (P.8-37).
Many factors including tire inflation,
alignment, driving habits and road
conditions affect tire wear and when