ESP NISSAN ARMADA 2021 Owner´s Manual

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5. When the vehicle is parked in thespace completely, place the shift lever
in the P (Park) position and apply the
parking brake.
REARVIEW MONITOR SETTINGS
The RearView Monitor settings can be
changed using the following procedure.
1. Push the MENU button on the DisplayCommander.
2. Touch the “Settings” key on the touch screen display.
3. Touch the “Camera” key. Available setting items:
Setting items
Action
Predictive Course Lines Display the predictive course lines.
Display
Settings Brightness
Adjust display settings by touching the “+”/“-” key.
Contrast
Tint
Color
Black Level
REARVIEW MONITOR SYSTEM LIM-
ITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limita-
tions for RearView Monitor. Failure to
operate the vehicle in accordance
with these system limitations could
result in serious injury or death.
. The system cannot completely
eliminate blind spots and may
not show every object.
. Underneath the bumper and the
corner areas of the bumper can-
not be viewed on the RearView
Monitor because of its monitoring
range limitation. The system will
not show small objects below the
bumper, and may not show ob-
jects close to the bumper or on the ground.
. Objects viewed in the RearView
Monitor differ from actual dis-
tance because a wide-angle lens
is used.
. Objects in the RearView Monitor
will appear visually opposite
compared to when viewed in the
rearview and outside mirrors.
. Use the displayed lines as a re-
ference. The lines are highly af-
fected by the number of
occupants, fuel level, vehicle po-
sition, road conditions and road
grade.
. Make sure that the liftgate is
securely closed when backing up.
. Do not put anything on the rear-
view camera. The rearview cam-
era is installed above the license

or death.
.The Intelligent Around View®
Monitor is a convenience feature
and is not a substitute for proper
vehicle operation because it has
areas where objects cannot be
viewed. The four corners of the
vehicle in particular, are areas
where objects do not always ap-
pear in the bird’s-eye, front, or
rear views. Always check your
surroundings to be sure that it is
safe to move before operating
the vehicle. Always operate the
vehicle slowly. Always look out
the windows and check mirrors to
be sure that it is safe to move.
. The driver is always responsible
for safety during parking and
other maneuvers.
CAUTION
Do not scratch the lens when clean-
ing dirt or snow from the front of the
camera.
The Intelligent Around View® Monitor
system is designed as an aid to the driver
in situations such as slot parking or parallel parking.
The monitor displays various views of the
position of the vehicle in a split screen
format. All views are not available at all
times.
Available views:
.
Front view
An approximately 150-degree view of
the front of the vehicle.
. Rear view
An approximately 150-degree view of
the rear of the vehicle.
. Bird’s-eye view
The surrounding view of the vehicle
from above.
. Front-side view
The view around and ahead of the
front passenger’s side wheel.
. Front-wide view
An approximately 180-degree view of
the front of the vehicle.
. Rear-wide view
An approximately 180-degree view of
the rear of the vehicle.
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To display the multiple views, the Intelli-
gent Around View® Monitor system uses
cameras
located in the front grill, on the
vehicle’s outside mirrors and one just
above the vehicle’s license plate.
INTELLIGENT AROUND VIEW®
MONITOR SYSTEM OPERATION
With the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion, move the shift lever to the R
(Reverse) position or push the CAMERA
button to operate the Intelligent Around
View® Monitor.
The screen displayed on the Intelligent
Around View® Monitor will automatically
return to the previous screen 3 minutes
after the CAMERA button has been
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WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the
sonar function as outlined in this
section could result in serious injury
or death.
.The sonar is a convenience fea-
ture. It is not a substitute for
proper parking.
. This function is designed as an
aid to the driver in detecting large
stationary objects to help avoid
damaging the vehicle.
. The driver is always responsible
for safety during parking and
other maneuvers.
. Always look around and check
that it is safe to move before
parking.
. Read and understand the limita-
tions of the sonar as contained in
this section.
The sonar function helps to inform the
driver of large stationary objects around
the vehicle when parking by issuing an
audible and visual alert.
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1. Touch screen display
2. Sonar indicator
3. MENU button
4. CAMERA buttonSONAR SYSTEM OPERATION
The system gives the tone for front
objects when the shift lever is in the D
(Drive) position and both front and rear
objects when the shift lever is in the R
(Reverse) position.
When the camera image is shown on the
CAMERA AIDING SONAR FUNCTION (models
with Intelligent Around View® Monitor)

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1. Temperature control dial (driver’s side)
2. AUTO (automatic) button
3. REAR ON·OFF button
4. REAR CTRL (rear control) button
5. Display screen
6. SYNC (synchronize) button
7. Temperature control dial (passenger’sside)
8. ON·OFF button
9.
(air flow control) button
10.(front defroster) button
11.(rear window defroster) button
(See “Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch” (P.2-44).)
12.
(fan speed control) buttons
13.Upper vent button 14.
(air recirculation) button
15.(outside air circulation) button
16. A/C (air conditioner) button
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
Automatic operation
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO):
This mode may be used all year round as
the system automatically works to keep a
constant temperature. Air flow distribu-
tion and fan speed are also controlled
automatically.
1. Push the AUTO button. (The indicator light on the button will illuminate.) 2. Turn the temperature control dial on
the corresponding side to set the
desired temperature.
.You can individually set tempera-tures for the driver’s side and front
passenger’s side when the indica-
tor light on the SYNC button is not
illuminated.
A visible mist may be seen coming from
the ventilators in hot, humid conditions as
the air is cooled rapidly. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
Heating (A/C OFF):
The air conditioner does not activate in
this mode. Use this mode when you only
need to heat.
1. Push the AUTO button. (The indicator light on the button will illuminate.)
2. Push the A/C button. (The indicator light on the button will turn off.)
3. Turn the temperature control dial on the corresponding side to set the
desired temperature.
.You can individually set tempera-tures for the driver’s side and front
passenger’s side when the indica-
tor light on the SYNC button is not
illuminated.
.The temperature of the passengercompartment will be maintained
automatically. Air flow distribution

and fan speed are also controlled
automatically.
NOTE:
. Do not set the temperature lower
than the outside air temperature or
the system may not work properly.
. Not recommended if windows fog
up.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging:
1. Push the
button. (The indicator
light on the button will illuminate.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial on the corresponding side to set the
desired temperature.
.To quickly remove ice from theoutside of the windows, use the
button to set the fan speed to
maximum.
.As soon as possible after the wind- shield is cleared, push the AUTO
button to return to the automatic
mode.
Manual operation
Fan speed control:
Push the
buttons to manually control
the fan speed.
Air intake control:
. Push the
button to recirculate
interior air inside the vehicle. (The
indicator light on the button will
illuminate.)
. Push the
button to draw outside
air into the passenger compartment.
(The indicator light on the button will
illuminate.)
. To control the air intake automatically,
push and hold either the
button
or thebutton. The indicator light
will blink, and then the air intake will
switch to automatic control. When the
automatic control is set, the system
automatically alternates between the
outside air circulation and the air
recirculation modes. (The indicator
light of the active mode will illumi-
nate.)
Air flow control:
Pushing the
button manually con-
trols air flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows mainly from center and side ventilators.
— Air flows mainly from center and sideventilators and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from the foot outletand partly from the defroster.
— Air flows mainly from the defrosterand foot outlets.
Synchronize temperature settings:
Push the SYNC button to turn on the
SYNC mode. (The indicator light on the
button will illuminate.)
When the SYNC mode is active, the
driver’s side temperature control dial will
control the driver’s side, front passenger’s
side and rear temperatures.
When the passenger’s side temperature
setting or the rear temperature setting is
changed, it will cancel the SYNC mode of
the operated individual zone. (The indica-
tor light on the SYNC button will turn off.)
Changing both the passenger’s side tem-
perature setting and the rear tempera-
ture setting will completely turn off the
SYNC mode.
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dry grass, waste paper or rags.
They may ignite and cause a fire.
CAUTION
.Do not use leaded gasoline. De-
posits from leaded gasoline ser-
iously reduce the three-way
catalyst’s ability to help reduce
exhaust pollutants.
. Keep your engine tuned up. Mal-
functions in the ignition, fuel in-
jection, or electrical systems can
cause overrich fuel flow into the
three-way catalyst, causing it to
overheat. Do not keep driving if
the engine misfires, or if notice-
able loss of performance or other
unusual operating conditions are
detected. Have the vehicle in-
spected. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
. Avoid driving with an extremely
low fuel level. Running out of fuel
could cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the three-way catalyst.
. Do not race the engine while
warming it up. .
Do not push or tow your vehicle
to start the engine.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-
TEM (TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufac-
turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label, you should deter-
mine the proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that illumi-
nates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low
tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon
as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping abil-
ity. Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating prop-
erly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure tell-
tale. When the system detects a malfunc-
tion, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then re-
main continuously illuminated. This se-
quence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunc-
tion exists. When the malfunction indica-
tor is illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alter-
nate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires
or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that
the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
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person is significantly more likely to be
injured or killed than a person properly
wearing a seat belt.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
Utility vehicles have a significantly high-
er rollover rate than other types of
vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than
passenger cars to make them capable of
performing in a variety of on-pavement
and off-road applications. This gives them
a higher center of gravity than ordinary
cars. An advantage of higher ground
clearance is a better view of the road,
allowing you to anticipate problems.
However, they are not designed for cor-
nering at the same speeds as conven-
tional passenger cars any more than low-
slung sports cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If
at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt
maneuvers, particularly at high speeds. As
with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result
in loss of control or vehicle rollover. Seat
belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person
is significantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person properly wearing a
seat belt.Be sure to read “Driving safety precau-
tions” (P.5-10).
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
While driving, the right side or left side
wheels may unintentionally leave the
road surface. If this occurs, maintain
control of the vehicle by following the
procedure below. Please note that this
procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate
based on the conditions of the vehicle,
road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
wheel with both hands and try to hold
a straight course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow
the vehicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle to follow the road while the
vehicle speed is reduced. Do not
attempt to drive the vehicle back onto
the road surface until vehicle speed is
reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the steering wheel until both tires
return to the road surface. When all
tires are on the road surface, steer the vehicle to stay in the appropriate
driving lane.
.If you decide that it is not safe to
return the vehicle to the road sur-
face based on vehicle, road or
traffic conditions, gradually slow
the vehicle to a stop in a safe place
off the road.
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is
damaged due to hitting a curb or pothole.
Rapid air pressure loss can also be caused
by driving on under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the
handling and stability of the vehicle,
especially at highway speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspect the tires for wear and
damage. See “Wheels and tires” (P.8-28).
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or
“blows-out” while driving maintain control
of the vehicle by following the procedure
below. Please note that this procedure is
only a general guide. The vehicle must be
driven as appropriate based on the con-
ditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
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result in serious vehicle damage
or personal injury.
. Do not attempt to test a 4WD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel
dynamometer (such as the dy-
namometers used by some
states for emissions testing), or
similar equipment even if the
other two wheels are raised off
the ground. Make sure you inform
test facility personnel that your
vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynam-
ometer. Using the wrong test
equipment may result in drive-
train damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage
or personal injury (4WD models).
. When a wheel is off the ground
due to an unlevel surface, do not
spin the wheel excessively.
. Accelerating quickly, sharp steer-
ing maneuvers or sudden braking
may cause loss of control.
. If at all possible, avoid sharp
turning maneuvers, particularly
at high speeds. Your vehicle has
a higher center of gravity than a
conventional passenger car. The
vehicle is not designed for cor- nering at the same speeds as
conventional passenger cars.
Failure to operate this vehicle
correctly could result in loss of
control and/or a rollover acci-
dent.
. Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial), and tread
pattern on all four wheels. Install
tire chains on the rear wheels
when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.
. Be sure to check the brakes im-
mediately after driving in mud or
water. See “Brake system” (P.5-
142) for wet brakes.
. Avoid parking your vehicle on
steep hills. If you get out of the
vehicle and it rolls forward, back-
ward or sideways, you could be
injured.
. Whenever you drive off-road
through sand, mud or water as
deep as the wheel hub, more
frequent maintenance may be
required. See the maintenance
schedule shown in the "9. Main-
tenance and schedules" section.
. Spinning the rear wheels on slip-
pery surfaces may cause the 4WD warning light to flash. The 4WD
system may also automatically
switch from the 4WD mode to
the 2WD mode. This could reduce
traction. Be especially careful
when towing a trailer (4WD mod-
els).

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.Make sure the area around the vehicle
is clear.
. Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake fluid and window
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.
. Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appear-
ance and condition. Also check tires
for proper inflation.
. Lock all doors.
. Position seat and adjust head re-
straints/headrests.
. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
. Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position. (See “Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible remin-
ders” (P.2-10).) 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the shift lever is in either of the
above positions.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Firmly depress the brake
pedal and push the ignition switch to
start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal with the
ignition switch in any position.
.If the engine is very hard to start inextremely cold weather or when
restarting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to
the floor) and while holding, crank
the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to startbecause it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position to start
cranking the engine. After 5 or 6
seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the
accelerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator pedal
by depressing the brake
pedal and pushing the push-button
ignition switch to start the engine.
If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start, push the
ignition switch to OFF and wait 10
seconds before cranking again,
otherwise the starter could be da-
maged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for
a minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before
shutting it off. Starting and stopping
the engine over a short period of time
may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
When racing the engine up to 4,000
rpm or more under the no load
condition, the engine will enter the
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If:
1. The engine coolant temperature is notreduced.
2. The air conditioning cooling function does not turn back ON.
3. The engine oil pressure warning light
illuminates or engine coolant
temperature gauge does not return
to the normal range from the H
position, this may indicate a malfunc-
tion. Move the vehicle off the road to a
safe area and allow the engine to cool.
If after checking the oil and coolant,
the
remains on or engine coolant
temperature does not return to the
normal range, do not continue to
drive. It is recommended you contact
a NISSAN dealer.
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
may also come ON. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed, unless it re-
mains on, but have it inspected soon. It is
recommended you contact a NISSAN
dealer for this service. See “Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible reminders”
(P.2-10).
WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced
engine power and vehicle speed.
The reduced speed may be lower
than other traffic, which could in-
crease the chance of a collision. Be
especially careful when driving. If the
vehicle cannot maintain a safe driv-
ing speed, pull to the side of the road
in a safe area. Allow the engine to
cool and return to normal operation.
See “If your vehicle overheats” (P.6-
14).
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine
oil pressure warning light on could
cause serious damage to the engine
almost immediately. Such damage is
not covered by warranty. Turn off the
engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7 speed automatic transmission
The automatic transmission in your vehi-
cle is electronically controlled by a trans-
mission control module to produce
maximum efficiency and smooth opera-
tion.
Shown on the following pages are the
recommended operating procedures for
this transmission. Follow these proce-
dures for maximum vehicle performance
and driving enjoyment.
Starting the vehicle
After starting the engine, fully depress the
foot brake pedal and push the shift lever
button before shifting the shift lever to
the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive) or
Manual shift mode position. Be sure the
vehicle is fully stopped before attempting
to shift the shift lever.
This automatic transmission model is
designed so that the foot brake pedal
must be depressed before shifting from
P (Park) to any drive position while the
ignition switch position is ON.
The shift lever cannot be moved out of
the P (Park) position and into any of the
other gear positions if the ignition
switch is pushed to the LOCK, OFF or
ACC position.