NISSAN ARMADA 2023 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: NISSAN, Model Year: 2023, Model line: ARMADA, Model: NISSAN ARMADA 2023Pages: 604, PDF Size: 2.97 MB
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WAC0608X
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers
per hour (km/h).
WAC0650X
Odometer/twin trip odometer
The odometer/twin trip odometeris
displayed on the vehicle information dis-
play when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the dis-
tance of individual trips.
Changing the display:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
at the
bottom left of the combination meter
panel changes the display as follows:
Odo ?TRIP A ?TRIP B ?Odo Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
for
more than 1 second resets the trip
odometer to zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to
empty information is also available. (See
“Vehicle information display” (P.2-20).)
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WAC0610X
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM).Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the
red zone, shift to a higher gear or
reduce engine speed. Operating the
engine in the red zone may cause
serious engine damage.
JVI1296X
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within
the normal range when the gauge needle
points within the zone
shown in the
illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies
with the outside air temperature and
driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of
the normal range, reduce vehicle
speed to decrease temperature. If
gauge is over the normal range, stop
the vehicle as soon as safely possi-
ble. If the engine is overheated,
continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine.
See “If your vehicle overheats” (P.6-
14) for immediate action required.
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WAC0612X
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximate
fuel level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during
braking, turning, acceleration, or going
up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty)
after the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers “0” (Empty).
The low fuel warning
appears on the
vehicle information display when the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches “0”. There will be a small reserve
of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge
needle reaches “0”.
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door
is located on the driver’s side of the
vehicle.
CAUTION
. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, themalfunction indicator light
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as
soon as possible. After a few
driving trips, the
light should
turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
. For additional information, see
“Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” (P.2-18).WAC0219X
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine lubrica-
tion system oil pressure while the engine
is running. When the engine speed is high,
the engine oil pressure is also high. When
it is low, the gauge indicates the low (L) oil
pressure.
The engine oil pressure is normal when
the gauge points within the zone
shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
.This gauge is not designed to
indicate low engine oil level. Use
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the dipstick to check the oil level.
(See “Engine oil” (P.8-6).)
. If the gauge does not move with
the proper amount of engine oil,
have the vehicle checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. Continued
vehicle operation in such a con-
dition could cause serious da-
mage to the engine.
WAC0220X
VOLTMETER
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the volt meter indicates the
battery voltage. When the engine is run-
ning, it indicates the generator voltage.
While cranking the engine, the volt drop
below the normal range
. If the gauge is
not in the normal range (10.5 to 15.5 volt)
while the engine is running, it may
indicate that the charging system is not
functioning properly. Have the system
checked. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
METER ILLUMINATION AND NEEDLE
SWEEP
The illumination of meters and gauges
illuminates when the driver’s door is
closed after getting into the vehicle with
the Intelligent Key carried in.
When the engine is started, the indicator
needles will sweep in the speedometer
and tachometer, and the illumination will
be brightened gradually.
This function can be turned on or off. (See
“Customize Display” (P.2-26).)
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Warning/indicator lights (red)Warning/indicator lights (yellow) Warning/indicator lights (other)
Automatic Transmission (AT) oil tem-
perature warning lightAnti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing lightExterior light indicator
Automatic Transmission (AT) park
warning lightAutomatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
system warning lightFront fog light indicator light (if so
equipped)
Brake warning light
Automatic transmission check warn-
ing lightHigh beam assist indicator light
Check suspension indicator lightHigh beam indicator light
Charge warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightTOW mode indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightFour-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
(4WD models)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Master warning lightLow tire pressure warning light
Seat belt warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Security indicator lightMaster warning light
Supplemental air bag warning lightRear Automatic Braking (RAB) system
warning light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn-
ing light
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WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
or,,,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
,or,,,,,,
If any light does not come on or operates
in a way other than described, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb and/or a
system malfunction. It is recommended
you have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the vehicle information dis-
play between the speedometer and tach-
ometer. (See “Vehicle information display”
(P.2-20).)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red)
Automatic Transmission (AT)
oil temperature warning light
This light illuminates when the Automatic
Transmission (AT) oil temperature is too
high. If the light illuminates while driving,
reduce the vehicle speed as soon as
safely possible until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when
the AT oil temperature warning light
is on may damage the AT.
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.5-124).)
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.
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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.2-15).)
WARNING
.Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning
light is on. Driving could be dan-
gerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Other-
wise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dan-
gerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your
stopping distance and braking
will require greater pedal effort
as well as pedal travel.
. If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the
brake fluid reservoir, do not drive
until the brake system has been
checked. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
Charge warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the charge warning light illumi-
nates and then turns off.
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging
system is not functioning properly. Turn
the engine off and check the alternator
belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or
if the light remains on, have your vehicle
serviced immediately. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alter-
nator belt is loose, broken or miss-
ing.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pres-
sure. If the light flickers or comes on
during normal driving, pull off the road in
a safe area, stop the engine immediately
and call a NISSAN dealer or other author-
ized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level.
(See “Engine oil” (P.8-6).)
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.
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Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates when a warning message appears
in the vehicle information display.
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-20).
Seat belt warning light and
chime
For driver and front passenger:
The light and chime remind you to fasten
the driver and front passenger seat belts.
The light illuminates whenever the igni-
tion switch is pushed to the ON position,
and will remain illuminated until the front
seat belts are fastened.
When the vehicle speed exceeds approxi-
mately 10 MPH (15 km/h), the light will
blink unless the front seat belts are
securely fastened.
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the chime will sound for
approximately 6 seconds unless the dri-
ver’s seat belt is securely fastened.
When the vehicle speed exceeds approxi-
mately 10 MPH (15 km/h), the chime will
sound unless the front seat belts are
securely fastened. The chime will con-
tinue to sound for approximately 95 seconds until the front seat belts are
fastened.
For rear passengers:
The seat belt warning light for the rear
passengers will illuminate whenever the
ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, and will remain illuminated until
the rear passenger’s seat belts are fas-
tened.
For approximately 65 seconds after the
ignition switch is in the ON position, the
system does not activate the warning
light for the rear passengers.
If a rear passenger seat belt is fastened
then unfastened at a vehicle speed less
than approximately 10 MPH (15 km/h), the
warning light will illuminate. When the
vehicle speed exceeds approximately 10
MPH (15 km/h), the warning light will blink
and the chime will sound.
The warning will turn off when a rear
passenger seat belt is fastened or auto-
matically turn off approximately 65 sec-
onds after the seat belt is unfastened.
See “Seat belts” (P.1-20) and “44. Rear Seat
Belt warning” (P.2-35).
Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ACC, OFF and LOCK position. This
function indicates the security system
equipped on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning,
this light will remain on while the ignition
switch is in the ON position. For additional
information, see “Security systems” (P.2-
39).
Supplemental air bag warning
light
After placing the ignition switch in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light will illuminate. The supplemental
air bag warning light will turn off after
about 7 seconds if the air bag and/or
pretensioner systems are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur,
the air bag and/or pretensioner systems
needs servicing.
. The supplemental air bag warning
light remains on after approximately
7 seconds.
. The supplemental air bag warning
light flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning
light does not come on at all.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
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dealer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the supple-
mental restraint system (air bag system)
and/or the pretensioners may not func-
tion properly.
For additional information, see “Supple-
mental restraint system” (P.1-54).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air
bag systems and/or pretensioner
systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle checked.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (yel-
low)
orAnti-lock Braking Sys-
tem (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-
lock function is turned off. The brake
system then operates normally, but with-
out anti-lock assistance. (See “Brake sys-
tem” (P.5-142).)
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) system warning light
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It
turns off after the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) system is set to
OFF in the vehicle information display. If the light illuminates when the AEB
system is ON, it may indicate that the
system is unavailable. See “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian
detection system” (P.5-96) for more de-
tails.
Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the light comes on for 2
seconds. If the light comes on at any
other time, it may indicate the transmis-
sion is not functioning properly. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
to check and repair the transmission.
Check suspension indicator
light
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the light comes on for 2
seconds.
Front passenger air bag sta-
tus light
The front passenger air bag status light
() located on the instrument panel will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will
be OFF depending on how the front
passenger seat is being used.
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For front passenger air bag status light
operation, see “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats)” (P.1-61).
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.5-124).)
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.
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that
monitors the tire pressure of all tires
except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns
of low tire pressure or indicates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, this light illuminates for
about 1 second and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
The “Tire Pressure Low Add Air” warning also appears in the vehicle information
display. If you select the tire pressure
information in the vehicle information
display, the Low Pressure information will
be displayed. The tire pressure for each
tire will also be displayed.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust
the tire pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. The low tire
pressure warning light does not automa-
tically turn off when the tire pressure is
adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must
be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25
km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off
the low tire pressure warning light. Use a
tire pressure gauge to check the tire
pressure.
The “Tire Pressure Low Add Air” warning
appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the
low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display” (P.2-20), “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-5)
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ” (P.6-3).