trailer NISSAN ARMADA 2021 Owner´s Manual

0-4Illustrated table of contents
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1. Fuel-filler door (P.3-26)— Fuel information (P.10-4)
2. Antenna (P.4-41)
3. Rear combination light (P.8-24)
4. Rear window defroster (P.2-44)
5. Satellite antenna (P.4-42)
6. Rear view camera (P.4-3, P.4-10) 7. Intelligent Rear View Mirror camera (if so
equipped) (P.3-31)
8. High-mounted stop light (P.8-24)
9. Liftgate (P.3-22) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-7)
10. Rear window wiper and washer
— Switch operation (P.2-44) — Window washer fluid (P.8-10)
11. Spare tire (under the vehicle) (P.6-3)
12. Sensors — Camera aiding sonar function (models
with Intelligent Around View® Monitor)
(P.4-24)
— Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-BI) (if
so equipped) (P.5-63)
— Sonar system (if so equipped) (P.5-135)
13. Towing hook (P.6-19)
14. Trailer hitch (P.10-24)
EXTERIOR REAR

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1. Side ventilator (P.4-34)
2. Meters and gauges (P.2-5)
3. Center ventilator (P.4-34)
4. Audio system (See NissanConnect® Own-er’s Manual)
5. Touch screen display (See NissanCon- nect® Owner’s Manual) — Intelligent Around View® Monitor (if so
equipped) (P.4-10)
— RearView Monitor (if so equipped)
(P.4-3)
— Navigation system (if so equipped) (See
NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual)
6. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-62) 7. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.6-2)
8. Defroster switch (P.2-44)/Deicer switch (if
so equipped) (P.2-45)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-54)
10. Fuse box (P.8-20)
11. Parking brake (P.5-22)
12. Hood release handle (P.3-21)
13. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-53)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-54)
— Power steering (P.5-141)
14. Driver supplemental knee air bag (P.1-54)
15. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-13)
16. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-55)/Heated seat switch (if
so equipped) (P.2-53)
17. Wireless charger (P.2-62)
18. Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU) (P.2-58)
19. USB connection ports (See NissanCon- nect® Owner’s Manual)
20. Power outlet (P.2-59)
21. Cup holder (P.2-66)
22. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-35)
23. Glove box (P.2-69)
24. Front passenger supplemental knee air bag (P.1-54)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL

TOW mode switch ..................................................................... 2-57
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-57
Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU) .......................... 2-58
Rear door alert ........................................................................\
.... 2-58
Power outlet ........................................................................\
.......... 2-59USB (Universal Serial Bus)
charging connector .......................................................... 2-61
Wireless charger (if so equipped) ........................... 2-62
Emergency Call (SOS) button (if
so equipped) ........................................................................\
.......... 2-64 Emergency support .......................................................... 2-64
Storage ........................................................................\
...................... 2-66 Cup holders ........................................................................\
..... 2-66
Sunglasses holder .............................................................. 2-68
Glove box ........................................................................\
........... 2-69
Console box ........................................................................\
..... 2-69
Coat hooks ........................................................................\
....... 2-70
Luggage hooks ..................................................................... 2-71
Cargo floor box .................................................................... 2-71
Roof rack ........................................................................\
........... 2-72
Windows ........................................................................\
.................... 2-73
Power windows .................................................................... 2-73
Moonroof (if so equipped) .................................................. 2-76 Power moonroof ................................................................. 2-76
Welcome light (if so equipped) ....................................... 2-77 Battery saver system ..................................................... 2-78
Interior lights ........................................................................\
......... 2-78
Interior light switch ........................................................... 2-78
Console light ........................................................................\
... 2-79 Map lights ........................................................................\
....... 2-79
Rear personal lights ....................................................... 2-80
Vanity mirror lights ................................................................. 2-80
Cargo light ........................................................................\
............. 2-80
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (Type A) (if
so equipped) ........................................................................\
......... 2-81 Programming HomeLink® ......................................... 2-81
Programming HomeLink® for Canadian
customers and gate openers ................................. 2-83
Operating the HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver .................................................... 2-83
Programming troubleshooting ............................. 2-83
Clearing the programmed information .......... 2-84
Reprogramming a single
HomeLink® button ........................................................... 2-84
If your vehicle is stolen ................................................ 2-84
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (Type B) (if
so equipped) ........................................................................\
......... 2-85
Programming HomeLink® ......................................... 2-85
Using the garage door
two-way communication ........................................... 2-88
Programming HomeLink® for Canadian
customers and gate openers ................................. 2-89
Operating the HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver .................................................... 2-89
Programming troubleshooting ............................. 2-89
Clearing the programmed information .......... 2-89
Reprogramming a single
HomeLink® button ........................................................... 2-90
If your vehicle is stolen ................................................ 2-90

2-4Instruments and controls
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1. Side ventilator
2. Meters and gauges
3. Center ventilator
4. Audio system (See NissanConnect® Own-er’s Manual)
5. Touch screen display (See NissanCon- nect® Owner’s Manual) — Intelligent Around View® Monitor (if so
equipped)
— RearView Monitor (if so equipped)
— Navigation system (if so equipped) (See
NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual)
6. Front passenger air bag status light
7. Hazard warning flasher switch 8. Defroster switch/Deicer switch (if so
equipped)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag
10. Fuse box
11. Parking brake
12. Hood release handle
13. Steering wheel — Horn
— Driver supplemental air bag
— Power steering
14. Driver supplemental knee air bag
15. Push-button ignition switch
16. Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped)/Heated seat switch (if so
equipped)
17. Wireless charger
18. Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU)
19. USB connection ports (See NissanCon- nect® Owner’s Manual)
20. Power outlet
21. Cup holder
22. Heater and air conditioner
23. Glove box
24. Front passenger supplemental knee air bag
INSTRUMENT PANEL

SIC4454
For driving or starting the vehicle on
snowy roads or slippery areas, push on
the SNOW mode switch. The SNOW mode
indicator will illuminate. When the SNOW
mode is activated, engine output is con-
trolled to avoid wheel spin.
Push off the SNOW mode for normal
driving.
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”
Instruments and controls2-57
SNOW MODE SWITCH TOW MODE SWITCH VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH

2-58Instruments and controls
(P.5-144).)
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The TBCU on the instrument panel allows
the driver to adjust the braking force
applied to the trailer brakes. See “Trailer
Brake Controller Unit (TBCU)” (P.10-28).
The Rear Door Alert system functions
under certain conditions to indicate there
may be an object or passenger in the rear
seat(s). Check the seat(s) before exiting
the vehicle.
The Rear Door Alert system is initially
enabled. The driver can disable the sys-
tem using the vehicle information display.
(See “Vehicle settings” (P.2-23).)
When the system is enabled:
.The system is activated when a rear
door is opened and closed. When the
vehicle is started and the system is
activated, a visual message appears in
the vehicle information display. (See
“42. Rear Door Alert is activated” (P.2-
33).)
. If a rear door is opened and closed but
the vehicle is not driven, the system
will not be activated. A rear door must
be opened and closed and the car
driven for the system to activate.
. The time interval to activate the
system between when the rear door
is opened and closed and the vehicle
is started is about 10 minutes. A longer
interval does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
When the Rear Door Alert system is
activated:
TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER UNIT (TBCU)REAR DOOR ALERT

the vehicle when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically. Contin-
ued refueling may cause fuel
overflow, resulting in fuel spray
and possibly a fire.
. Use only an original equipment
type fuel-filler cap as a replace-
ment. It has a built-in safety valve
needed for proper operation of
the fuel system and emission
control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunc-
tion and possible injury. It could
also cause the malfunction indi-
cator light to come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle
body to attempt to start your
vehicle.
. Do not fill a portable fuel contain-
er in the vehicle or trailer. Static
electricity can cause an explosion
of flammable liquid, vapor or gas
in any vehicle or trailer. To reduce
the risk of serious injury or death
when filling portable fuel contain-
ers:
— Always place the container on
the ground when filling. — Do not use electronic devices
when filling.
— Keep the pump nozzle in con- tact with the container while
you are filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable
liquid.
CAUTION
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle
body, flush it away with water to
avoid paint damage.
. Insert the cap straight into the
fuel-filler tube, then tighten until
the fuel-filler cap clicks. Failure to
tighten the fuel-filler cap properly
may cause the
malfunction
indicator light (MIL) to illuminate.
If the
light illuminates be-
cause the fuel-filler cap is loose
or missing, tighten or install the
cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn
off after a few driving trips. If the
light does not turn off after a
few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
. The Loose Fuel Cap warning will
appear if the fuel-filler cap is not
properly tightened. It may take a
few driving trips for the message
to be displayed. Failure to tighten
the fuel-filler cap properly after
the Loose Fuel Cap warning ap-
pears may cause the
Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) to
illuminate.
Turn the cap counterclockwise to re-
move. To tighten, turn the cap clockwise
until a single click is heard.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-27

4-32Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
system will turn back on.
The sonar, the Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB), and the Intelligent Back-up Inter-
vention (I-BI) systems will also turn back
on at the same time.
To enable or disable the MOD system, use
the camera settings menu. See “MOD
function settings” (P.4-32).
MOD FUNCTION SETTINGS
The MOD function settings can be chan-
ged using the following procedures.
1. Push the MENU button on the DisplayCommander.
2. Touch the “Settings” key on the touch screen display.
3. Touch the “Camera” key.
4. Touch the “Camera” key.
Available setting items:
Moving Object Detection:
When this item is turned on, the MOD
system is activated. When this item is
turned off (indicator turns off), the MOD
system is deactivated.
WAE0665X
When the MOD system is deactivated, the
MOD iconwill disappear.
When the sonar is turned off on the
settings menu as well, the “P” key
will
disappear.
MOD SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limita-
tions for MOD. Failure to operate the
vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in
serious injury or death. .
Do not use the MOD system when
towing a trailer. The system may
not function properly.
. Excessive noise (for example,
audio system volume or open
vehicle window) will interfere
with the chime sound, and it
may not be heard.
. The MOD system performance
will be limited according to en-
vironmental conditions and sur-
rounding objects such as:
— When there is low contrast
between background and the
moving objects.
— When there is blinking source of light.
— When strong light such as another vehicle’s headlight or
sunlight is present.
— When camera orientation is not in its usual position, such
as when mirror is folded.
— When there is dirt, water drops or snow on the camera lens.
— When the position of the mov- ing objects in the display is
not changed.

5-4Starting and driving
WARNING
.Do not leave children or adults
who would normally require the
support of others alone in your
vehicle. Pets should not be left
alone either. They could acciden-
tally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny
days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
. Properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting.
Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo
could cause personal injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
.Do not breathe exhaust gases;
they contain colorless and odor-
less carbon monoxide. Carbon
monoxide is dangerous. It can cause unconsciousness or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive
with all windows fully open, and
have the vehicle inspected imme-
diately.
. Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the
engine running for any extended
length of time.
. Keep the liftgate closed while
driving, otherwise exhaust gases
could be drawn into the passen-
ger compartment. If you must
drive with the liftgate open, fol-
low these precautions:
1) Open all the windows.
2) Set the
air recirculation to
off and the fan control to high
to circulate the air.
. If electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the liftgate or
the body, follow the manufac-
turer’s recommendation to pre-
vent carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle.
. The exhaust system and body
should be inspected by a quali- fied mechanic whenever:
— The vehicle is raised for ser-
vice.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the
passenger compartment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident involving damage to the ex-
haust system, underbody, or
rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission
control device installed in the exhaust
system. Exhaust gases in the three-way
catalyst are burned at high temperatures
to help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
. The exhaust gas and the exhaust
system are very hot. Keep people,
animals or flammable materials
away from the exhaust system
components.
. Do not stop or park the vehicle
over flammable materials such as
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING

5-12Starting and driving
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).