NISSAN ARMADA 2020 Owner´s Manual

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Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
NISSAN
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models
NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be
towed with the driving (rear) wheels off
the ground or place the vehicle on a flat
bed truck as illustrated.
CAUTION
.Never tow automatic transmis-
sion models with the rear wheels
on the ground or four wheels on
the ground (forward or back- ward), as this may cause serious
and expensive damage to the
transmission. If it is necessary to
tow the vehicle with the front
wheels raised, always use towing
dollies under the rear wheels.
. When towing rear wheel drive
models with the front wheels on
the ground or on towing dollies:
Place the ignition in the ACC or ON
position, and secure the steering
wheel in a straight-ahead posi-
tion with a rope or similar device.
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Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models
NISSAN recommends that towing dollies
be used when towing your vehicle or the
vehicle be placed on a flat bed truck as
illustrated.CAUTION
Never tow 4WD models with any of
the wheels on the ground as this
may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
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Front
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VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck
vehicle)
WARNING
.Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
. Do not spin your tires at high
speed. This could cause them to
explode and result in serious in-
jury. Parts of your vehicle could
also overheat and be damaged.
Pulling a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
etc., use a tow strap or other device
designed specifically for vehicle recovery.
Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for the recovery device.
Attach the tow strap to the towing hook.
CAUTION
.Tow chains or cables must be
attached only to the main struc-
tural members of the vehicle or
the towing hooks. Otherwise, the
vehicle body will be damaged.
. Use the towing hook only to free
a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle
for a long distance using only the
towing hook.
. The towing hook is under tre-
mendous force when used to free
a stuck vehicle. Never pull the
hook at an angle.
. Always pull the cable straight out
from the front or rear of the
vehicle.
. Pulling devices should be routed
so they do not touch any part of
the suspension, steering, brake or
cooling systems.
. Pulling devices such as ropes or
canvas straps are not recom-
mended for use in vehicle towing
or recovery.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
etc., use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstruc-
tions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires. 4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and
backward.
.Shift back and forth between R(Reverse) and D (Drive).
.Apply the accelerator as little as possible to maintain the rocking
motion.
.Release the accelerator pedal be-
fore shifting between R and D.
.Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH(55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional tow-
ing service to remove the vehicle.
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This section describes the procedure for
manually shifting the vehicle into the 4WD
mode (4L position) in case of an emer-
gency.
WHEN 4WD WARNING LIGHT ILLU-
MINATES
If the 4WD warning light illuminates while
driving, there may be a malfunction in the
4WD system. Stop the vehicle and have
the vehicle checked as soon as possible. It
is recommended you contact a NISSAN
dealer for this service. (See “NISSAN all-
mode 4WD®” (P.5-116).)
When the vehicle is stuck on an uneven
road (desert, mud, etc.) and the 4WD
warning light is illuminated, be sure to
place the 4WD shift switch in the 4L
position. If only the rear wheels are
spinning, this means that the transfer
has not switched to the 4L position
electrically.
If this situation occurs, contact a dealer or
road assistance service for help. If an
immediate service is not available, per-
form the following procedure to switch to
the 4L position manually and free the
vehicle.
CAUTION
Only perform this procedure in an
emergency.
If the vehicle is driven for a long
period of time over a long distance
with a component detached, foreign
material such as water, sand, etc.
may enter from the opening and this
may cause a malfunction in the
drivetrain system. After freeing a
vehicle that has become stuck, it is
recommended you contact a NISSAN
dealer for inspection and repair.
WARNING
.Ensure your safety before per-
forming the operations. The ve-
hicle may move unexpectedly.
. Place the ignition switch in the
OFF position, apply the parking
brake and let the vehicle cool
down.
. Do not perform the following
procedure immediately after
driving the vehicle. Parts such as
exhaust components, the trans- mission, etc. are very hot and
may cause a burn injury.
. Make sure that the parts that will
be operated as well as related
parts cool down before perform-
ing the operation.
. Burrs or projecting portions of
metal components may cause
unexpected injury to your fingers
or arms. Pay special attention in
regard to your safety while re-
moving and installing these
parts. Wear work gloves and pro-
tective arm covers.
CAUTION
While removing and installing the
parts, prevent the removed parts
from getting dirty with water, dirt or
sand. Protect the parts using a cover
such as a clean cloth, etc.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)
MANUAL SHIFTING (4WD models)

OPERATING PROCEDURE
Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position and apply the parking brake. Let
the vehicle cool down before performing
the following procedure.
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4WD shift motor assembly
1. Check that the ignition switch is in theOFF position.
CAUTION
The following procedure includes the
removal of the electrical system
components. Therefore, make sure
that the ignition switch is in the OFF
position before proceeding.
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4WD shift motor harness connector
2. Unlock the upper lockof the har-
ness connector of the 4WD shift motor
assembly, then remove the harness
connector.
3. Cover the connector to prevent it from getting dirty, and then fasten
the connector to the vehicle using a
suitable rope so that the connector
does not contact the exhaust muffler,
etc.
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CAUTION
The connector must be fastened
securely. Not doing so may result in
damage to the connector due to
interference with other parts.
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4. Remove the 4 boltsthat secure the
4WD shift motor using the wrench
that is equipped in the vehicle.
5. Remove the 4WD shift motor assem- bly.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow the assembly
to contact water, dirt or sand.
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6. Completely insert the wrench into the
internal gearof the transfer.
7. Fully turn the wrench clockwise
as
far as it will go. This shifts the transfer
to the 4L position.
8. Install the 4WD shift motor assembly. Securely tighten the 4 bolts using the
wrench.
CAUTION
.Do not connect the harness con-
nector of the 4WD shift motor
after the above procedure has
been performed.

.The 4 bolts are tightened to
temporarily install the 4WD shift
motor so that water, dirt or sand
does not enter inside the system.
Therefore, they should only be
tightened to the proper tighten-
ing torque. It is recommended
you contact a NISSAN dealer for
inspection and repair.
9. With the 4WD system in the 4L posi- tion, free the stuck vehicle. (See “Ve-
hicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)”
(P.6-19) for details.)
CAUTION
After manually shifting the vehicle to
the 4L position, it is recommended
you contact a NISSAN dealer for
inspection and repair as soon as
possible.
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MEMO

7 Appearance and care
Cleaning exterior ........................................................................\
... 7-2Washing ........................................................................\
................. 7-2
Waxing ........................................................................\
.................... 7-2
Removing spots ...................................................................... 7-3
Underbody ........................................................................\
........... 7-3
Glass ........................................................................\
......................... 7-3
Wheels ........................................................................\
..................... 7-3
Chrome parts ........................................................................\
.... 7-4
Tire dressing ........................................................................\
...... 7-4 Cleaning interior ........................................................................\
... 7-5
Air fresheners ........................................................................\
. 7-5
Floor mats ........................................................................\
......... 7-5
Seat belts ........................................................................\
........... 7-7
Corrosion protection ................................................................ 7-7 Most common factors contributing to
vehicle corrosion .................................................................. 7-7
Environmental factors influence the rate
of corrosion ........................................................................\
...... 7-7
To protect your vehicle from corrosion ............ 7-8

7-2Appearance and care
In order to maintain the appearance of
your vehicle, it is important to take proper
care of it.
To protect the paint surface, wash your
vehicle as soon as you can:
.after a rainfall to prevent possible
damage from acid rain
. after driving on coastal roads
. when contaminants such as soot, bird
droppings, tree sap, metal particles or
bugs get on the paint surface
. when dust or mud builds up on the
surface
Whenever possible, store or park your
vehicle inside a garage or in a covered
area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park
in a shady area or protect the vehicle with
a body cover.
Be careful not to scratch the paint
surface when putting on or removing
the body cover.
WASHING
Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet
sponge and plenty of water. Clean the
vehicle thoroughly using a mild soap, a
special vehicle soap or general purpose
dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, lu-
kewarm (never hot) water.
CAUTION
. Do not use car washes that use
acid in the detergent. Some car
washes, especially brushless
ones, use some acid for cleaning.
The acid may react with some
plastic vehicle components, caus-
ing them to crack. This could
affect their appearance, and also
could cause them not to function
properly. Always check with your
car wash to confirm that acid is
not used.
. Do not wash the vehicle with
strong household soap, strong
chemical detergents, gasoline or
solvents.
. Do not wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight or while the vehicle body
is hot, as the surface may become
water-spotted.
. Avoid using tight-napped or
rough cloths, such as washing
mitts. Care must be taken when
removing caked-on dirt or other
foreign substances so the paint
surface is not scratched or da-
maged. .
Lock all doors before going
through automatic car wash.
Locking doors helps prevent
fuel-filler door from opening and
becoming damaged.
Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of
clean water.
Inside flanges, seams and folds on the
doors, hatches and hood are particularly
vulnerable to the effects of road salt.
Therefore, these areas must be regularly
cleaned. Make sure that the drain holes in
the lower edge of the door are open.
Spray water under the body and in the
wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash
away road salt.
Avoid leaving water spots on the paint
surface by using a damp chamois to dry
the vehicle.
WAXING
Regular waxing protects the paint surface
and helps retain new vehicle appearance.
Polishing is recommended to remove
built-up wax residue and to avoid a
weathered appearance before reapplying
wax.
A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choos-
ing the proper product.
CLEANING EXTERIOR