ignition NISSAN ARMADA 2020 Owner´s Manual

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REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER
OPERATION
If the rear window wiper operation is
interrupted by snow etc., the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to OFF and
remove the snow etc. on and around
the wiper arms. After about 1 minute,
turn the switch ON again to operate the
wiper.
The rear window wiper and washer
operate when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF
position to operate the wiper.
Intermittent (INT) — intermittent opera-
tion (not adjustable)
Low (ON) — continuous low speed opera-
tion
Push the switch forwardto operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate
several times.
SIC4385
To defog/defrost the rear window glass
and outside mirrors, start the engine and
push the switch
on. The indicator lightwill come on. Push the switch again to
turn the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the
rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the rear window
defroster.
SIC4385
The windshield deicer switch (defroster
switch) operates when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
The deicer is used to remove ice from the
windshield when a wiper is frozen to the
windshield.
When the switch
is pushed, the indica-
tor lightilluminates and the deicer
operates for approximately 15 minutes.
The rear window defroster will activate at
the same time. After the preset time has
passed, the deicer will turn off automati-
cally. To turn off the deicer manually,
push the deicer switch again, and the
indicator light turns off.
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH WINDSHIELD DEICER SWITCH (if so
equipped)

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SIC3669
Intelligent Auto Headlight system
The Intelligent Auto Headlight system
allows the headlights to be set so they
turn on and off automatically.
To set the Intelligent Auto Headlight
system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is inthe AUTO position
.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. The Intelligent Auto Headlight system automatically turns the headlights on
and off.
To turn the Intelligent Auto Headlight
system off, turn the headlight switch to the OFF,
orposition.
The Intelligent Auto Headlight system can
turn on the headlights automatically
when it is dark and turn off the headlights
when it is light.
The headlights will also be turned on
automatically at twilight or in rainy
weather (when the windshield wiper is
operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to
180 seconds after you place the ignition
switch in the OFF position and open any
door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the auto-
matic headlights off delay from 0 seconds
(OFF) to 180 seconds. The factory default
setting is 45 seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay
setting, see NissanConnect® Owner’s
Manual.
SIC3784A
Be sure not to put anything on top of
the photo sensorlocated on the top
of the instrument panel. The photo
sensor controls the Intelligent Auto
Headlight system; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and
the headlights will illuminate.

SIC3670
Headlight beam select
To select the low beam, put the lever in
the neutral position as shown.
To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the low
beam.
Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the
headlight switch is in the OFF position.
Battery saver system
A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition
switch in the OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automati-
cally turn off after a period of time when
the ignition switch has been pushed to
the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will
not turn off automatically. Be
sure to turn the light switch to
the OFF position when you leave
the vehicle for extended periods
of time, otherwise the battery will
be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running
for extended periods of time even if the headlights turn off auto-
matically.
Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch to theposition for full illumination when
driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running
lights do not illuminate. The daytime
running lights illuminate once the parking
brake is released. The daytime running
lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light sys-
tem is active, tail lights on your
vehicle are not on. It is necessary at
dusk to turn on your headlights.
Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and
others.
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SIC3270
SIC4378
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL
The instrument brightness control switch
can be operated when the ignition switch
is in the ON position. When the switch is
operated, the vehicle information display
switches to the brightness adjustment
mode.
Push the upper switch
to brighten the
instrument panel lights. The barmoves
to the + side. When reaching the max-
imum brightness, “MAX” appears on the
display
.
Push the lower switch
to dim the
instrument panel lights. The barmoves
to the − side. When reaching the minimum brightness, “MIN” appears on the display
. However, “MIN” does not appear during
the nighttime.
The vehicle information display returns to
the normal display under the following
conditions:
. when the instrument brightness con-
trol switch is not operated for more
than 5 seconds.
. when the
orswitch on the
right side of the combination meter
panel is pushed.

SIC4474
TOW MODE should be used when pulling
a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load.
Driving the vehicle in TOW MODE with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will
not cause any damage. However, fuel
economy may be reduced, and the trans-
mission/engine driving characteristics
may feel unusual.
Push the TOW MODE switch to activate
TOW MODE. The indicator light on the
TOW MODE switch illuminates when TOW
MODE is selected. Push the TOW MODE
switch again to turn TOW MODE OFF.
TOW MODE is automatically canceled
when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position.
SIC4455
The vehicle should be driven with the
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on
for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is
depressed to the floor. If maximum en-
gine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The
indicator will illumi-
nate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. (See
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-133).)
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TOW MODE SWITCH
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH

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SIC2648
Main switch
Type B (if so equipped)
The power outlet (plug type) is located on
the back side of the front console. It can
operate when the ignition switch in the
ON position and the main switch (located
in the console box) is ON.
The specification of this power outlet is
for use of a 120 volt, 150W (1.25A) power
draw.
To turn on or off the power supply to the
outlet, push the ON
or OFFside of the
main switch. When the switch is turned to
the ON position, the indicator light
will
illuminate.
JVI1638X
Power outlet
Pull up the cover and plug in.
After using the power outlet, be sure to
turn off the main switch.
CAUTION
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 120 volt, 150W (1.25A)
power draw.
. Use this power outlet with the
engine running. (If the engine is
stopped, this could result in a
discharged battery.)
JVI1604X
USB (Universal Serial Bus) CHAR-
GING CONNECTOR
The USB connectorcan be used only
for charging an external device.
Open the cover to access the USB con-
nector.
Connect a USB device into the connector.
Charging will start automatically (max-
imum output up to 5 volt, 12W, 2.4A).
The external device will be charged con-
tinuously while the ignition switch is in
the ACC or ON position.
Some mobile devices cannot be charged
depending on their specifications.

POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
.Make sure that all passengers
have their hands, etc. inside the
vehicle while it is in motion and
before closing the windows. Use
the window lock switch to pre-
vent unexpected use of the
power windows.
. To help avoid risk of injury or
death through unintended opera-
tion of the vehicle and or its
systems, including entrapment
in windows or inadvertent door
lock activation, do not leave chil-
dren, people who require the
assistance of others or pets un-
attended in your vehicle. Addi-
tionally, the temperature inside a
closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury
or death to people and pets.
The power windows operate when the
ignition switch is in the ON position or for
about 45 seconds after the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position. If
the driver’s or front passenger’s door is
opened during this period of about 45 seconds, power to the windows is can-
celed.
SIC4352
1. Driver side window
2. Front passenger side window
3. Rear left passenger side window
4. Rear right passenger side window
5. Window lock button
Main power window switch (driver’s
side)
To open or close the window, push downor pull upthe switch and hold it. The
main switch (driver side switches) will
open or close all the windows.
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WINDOWS

Auto reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances im-
mediately before the closed position
which cannot be detected. Make sure
that all passengers have their hands,
etc., inside the vehicle before closing
the window.
If the control unit detects something
caught in the window as it is closing, the
window will be immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be acti-
vated when the window is closed by
automatic operation when the ignition
switch is in the ON position or for 45
seconds after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the window occurs.
If the windows do not close auto-
matically
If the power window automatic function
(closing only) does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initi-
alize the power window system.
1. Push the ignition switch to start the engine.
2. Close the door.
3. After starting the engine, open the window completely by operating the
power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then
hold the switch more than 3 seconds
after the window is closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Operate the window by the automatic
function to confirm the initialization is
complete.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other windows.
If the power window automatic function
does not operate properly after perform-
ing the procedure above, have your
vehicle checked. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
. In an accident you could be
thrown from the vehicle through
an open moonroof. Always use
seat belts and child restraints.
. Do not allow anyone to stand up
or extend any portion of their
body out of the moonroof open-
ing while the vehicle is in motion
or while the moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
.Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the moonroof before
opening.
. Do not place any heavy object on
the moonroof or surrounding
area.
POWER MOONROOF
The moonroof only operates when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
The moonroof is operational for about 45
seconds, even if the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position. If the driver’s
door or the passenger’s door is opened
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MOONROOF (if so equipped)

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during this period of about 45 seconds,
power to the moonroof is canceled.
JVI0614X
Sunshade
The sunshade will open automatically
when the moonroof is opened. However,
it must be closed manually.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt up, first close the moonroof, then
push the switch to the TILT UP position
and release it; it need not be held. To tilt
down the moonroof, push the switch to
the TILT DOWN
position.
Sliding the moonroof
To fully open or close the moonroof, push
the switch to the OPENor CLOSEposition and release it; it need not be held.
The roof will automatically open or close
all the way. To stop the roof, push the
switch once more while it is opening or
closing.
Auto reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances im-
mediately before the closed position
which cannot be detected. Make sure
that all passengers have their hands,
etc., inside the vehicle before closing
the moonroof.
If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof when it is closing,
the moonroof will be immediately
opened.
The auto reverse function can be acti-
vated when the moonroof is closed by
automatic operation when the ignition
switch is in the ON position or for about
45 seconds after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
If the moonroof cannot be closed auto-

matically when the auto reverse function
activates due to a malfunction, push and
hold the switch to the CLOSE
position.
Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the moonroof occurs.
If the moonroof does not operate
If the moonroof does not operate prop-
erly, perform the following procedure to
initialize the moonroof operation system.
1. If the moonroof is open, close it fully by repeatedly pushing the moonroof
switch to the CLOSE
position.
2. Push and hold the switch to the CLOSE
position.
3. Release the moonroof switch after the moonroof moves slightly up and
down.
4. Push and hold the switch to the OPEN
position to fully tilt the moonroof
down.
5. Check if the moonroof switch oper- ates normally.
If the moonroof does not operate prop-
erly after performing the procedure
above, have your moonroof checked and
repaired. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
SIC3642
To activate or deactivate the welcome
light function, perform the following pro-
cedure.
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
2. Open the driver’s side door.
3. Within 20 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the ON position,
push the door open request switch on
the driver’s side door handle for more
than 5 seconds with the driver’s door
open.
4. A chime sounds when the setting is completed.
Once the welcome light function is active,
the puddle light
and the passenger cabin illumination will illuminate when
you approach the vehicle with the Intel-
ligent Key (within approximately 3.3 ft (1
m) of the antenna built inside the door
handles) and the following conditions are
met.
.
All doors are closed and locked.
. The ignition switch is in the LOCK or
OFF position.
. The Intelligent Key is outside the
vehicle.
. The puddle light operates within a set
duration.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM
The welcome light function will be deac-
tivated automatically to prevent battery
discharge under the following conditions.
To activate the welcome light function
again, unlock any door.
.If the welcome light function does not
operate within a set duration. Note
that the duration is set to 9 days as
the factory default setting.
. If the welcome light function is acti-
vated 15 consecutive times when you
approach and leave the vehicle with
the Intelligent Key without the doors
being unlocked.
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WELCOME LIGHT (if so equipped)