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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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
Turn the switch to theposition:
The front parking, side marker, tail, license
plate and instrument lights will come on.
The autolight system will be set (Type B).
Turn the switch to theposition:
Headlights will come on and all the other
lights remain on.
SIC3669
Intelligent Auto Headlight system
(Type A) (if so equipped)
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 in the 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.
See “Vehicle settings” (P.2-24).
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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.
WAC0731X
Autolight system (Type B) (if so
equipped)
The autolight system allows the head-
lights to be set so they turn on and off
automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position
orposition.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the
position. The autolight system can turn on the
headlights automatically when it is dark
and turn off the headlights when it is
light.
If the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position when the parking brake is ap-
plied, the headlights remain off.
With the
position selected, the head-
lights turn off when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position, the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position, or the parking
brake is applied. (The front parking, tail,
license plate, and instrument lights are
on.)
How to turn off all lights:
With the AUTO position selected, all lights
turn off when the engine is restarted after
the parking brake is applied.
NOTE:
When driving at night, the headlights
remain on and cannot be turned off.
When the vehicle is stopped, the head-
lights can be turned off when the head-
light switch is in the
position.
With the AUTO position selected (head-
lights are on), the headlights will remain
on for 5 minutes when the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position and one of
the doors is opened.
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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.
See “Vehicle settings” (P.2-24).
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 autolight system; if
it is covered, the photo sensor reacts as
if it is dark and the headlights will
illuminate.
SIC3670
Example
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 (if
so equipped).
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High beam assist
The high beam assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at approxi-
mately 25 MPH (40 km/h) and above.
If an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle
appears in front of your vehicle when the
headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will be switched to the low beam auto-
matically.
Precautions on high beam assist:
WARNING
.The high beam assist system is a
convenience but it is not a sub-
stitute for safe driving operation.
The driver should remain alert at
all times, ensure safe driving
practices and switch the high
beam and low beam manually
when necessary.
. The high beam or low beam may
not switch automatically under
the following conditions. Switch
the high beam and low beam
manually.
— During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, wind, etc.). — When a light source similar to
a headlight or tail light is in
the vicinity of the vehicle.
— When the headlights of the oncoming vehicle or the lead-
ing vehicle are turned off,
when the color of the light is
affected due to foreign mate-
rials on the lights, or when the
light beam is out of position.
— When there is a sudden, con- tinuous change in brightness.
— When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills, or a
road that has level differ-
ences.
— When driving on a road with many curves.
— When a sign or mirror-like surface is reflecting intense
light towards the front of the
vehicle.
— When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is
reflecting intense light.
— When a headlight on your vehicle is damaged or dirty.
— When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured tire, being towed, etc.
. The timing of switching the low
beam and high beam may
change under the following situa-
tions.
— The brightness of the head-
lights of the oncoming vehicle
or leading vehicle.
— The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and
the leading vehicle.
— When only one light on the oncoming vehicle or the lead-
ing vehicle is illuminated.
— When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-
wheeled vehicle.
— Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.).
— The number of passengers and the amount of luggage.
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WAC0149X
Example
High beam assist operations:
To activate the high beam assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO
position
(orposition, depending on
the model) and push the lever forward
(high beam position). The high beam
assist indicator light in the meter will
illuminate while the headlights are turned
on.
If the high beam assist indicator light
does not illuminate in the above condi-
tion, it may indicate that the system is not
functioning properly. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
When the vehicle speed lowers to less than approximately 16 MPH (25 km/h), the
headlight remains the low beam.
To turn off the high beam assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the
position or select the low beam position
by placing the lever in the neutral posi-
tion.
WAC0618X
Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor
for the high
beam assist system is located as shown.
To keep the proper operation of the high
beam assist system and prevent a system
malfunction, be sure to observe the
following:
. Always keep the windshield clean.
. Do not attach a sticker (including
transparent material) or install an
accessory near the ambient image
sensor.
. Do not strike or damage the areas
around the ambient image sensor. Do
not touch the sensor lens that is
located on the ambient image sensor.
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If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
Battery saver system
A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the headlight 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 headlight switch
to the OFF (if so equipped) or the
AUTO position when you leave
the vehicle for extended periods of time, otherwise the battery will
be discharged.
. Never leave the headlight switch
on when the engine is not run-
ning for extended periods of time
even if the headlights turn off
automatically.
Daytime Running Light (DRL) sys-
tem
The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
automatically illuminate when the engine
is started and the parking brake is
released. The LED DRL operate with the
headlight switch in the OFF (if so
equipped),
, or AUTO (when the head-
lights are off) position. When you turn the
headlight switch to the
position for
full illumination, the LED lights switch
from LED DRL to the park function.
Type A (if so equipped): If the parking
brake is applied before the engine is
started, the LED DRL do not illuminate.
The LED DRL illuminate when the parking
brake is released. This feature will work in
the
, AUTO or OFF position. The LED
DRL will remain on until the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position.
Type B (if so equipped): If the parking
brake is applied before the engine is
started, the LED DRL do not illuminate. The LED DRL illuminate when the parking
brake is released. This feature will work in
the AUTO or
position. The LED DRL
will remain on until the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active
with the headlight switch in the OFF
position (if so equipped), 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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SIC4378
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL
The instrument brightness control switch
(upperand lower) can be operated
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
WAC0256X
When the instrument brightness control
switch is operated, the vehicle informa-
tion display switches to the brightness
adjustment mode.
Push the upper switch
to brighten the
meter panel lights and instrument panel
lights.
Push the lower switch
to dim the lights.
If the bar reaches the maximum or
minimum brightness, a chime will sound.
The vehicle information display returns to
the normal display when the instrument
brightness control switch is not operated
for more than 5 seconds.
SIC3671
Example
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.
Lane change signal
. Move the lever up or down until the
turn signal begins to flash, but the
lever does not latch, to signal a lane
change. Hold the lever until the lane
change is completed.
. Move the lever up or down until the
turn signal begins to flash, but the
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lever does not latch, and release the
lever. The turn signal will automati-
cally flash three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.
SIC3672
Example
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the head-
light switch to theposition, then turn
the switch to theposition. To turn
them off, turn the switch to the OFF
position.
The headlights must be on with the low
beams selected for the fog lights to
operate. The fog lights automatically turn
off when the high beam headlights are
selected.
SIC4401
The heated steering wheel system is
designed to operate only when the sur-
face temperature of the steering wheel is
below 68°F (20°C).
Push the heated steering wheel switch to
warm the steering wheel after the engine
starts. The indicator light
on the switch
will illuminate.
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is below 68°F (20°C), the system will
heat the steering wheel and cycle off and
on to maintain a temperature above 68°F
(20°C). The indicator light will remain on
as long as the system is on.
Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so equipped)
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indicator light will turn off.
NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steer-
ing wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the
switch is turned on, the system will not
heat the steering wheel. This is not a
malfunction.
SIC4444
To sound the horn, push the center pad
area of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing
so could affect proper operation of
the supplemental front air bag sys-
tem. Tampering with the supple-
mental front air bag system may
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occu-
pants cannot monitor elevated seat
temperatures or have an inability to
feel pain in body parts that contact
the seat. Use of the seat heater by
such people could result in serious
injury.
CAUTION
.The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the
engine is not running.
. Do not use the seat heater for
extended periods or when no one
is using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a
blanket, cushion, seat cover, etc.
Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or
heavy on the seat or pierce it with
a pin or similar object. This may
result in damage to the heater.
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HORN HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)
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.Any liquid spilled on the heated
seat should be removed immedi-
ately with a dry cloth.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or
the heated seat does not operate,
turn the switch off and have the
system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
WAC0524X
FRONT (if so equipped)
The front seats can be warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the
instrument panel can be operated inde-
pendently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the heated seat switch and
select the desired heat range.
.For high heat, push the switch once..For medium heat, push the switch
twice.
.For low heat, push the switch threetimes.
.The indicator lighton the switch
will illuminate depending on the
heat level when the heater is on. 3. To turn off the heater, push the
heated seat switch until the indicator
light turns off.
The heater is controlled by a control
module, automatically adjusting the
heat level to maintain comfort accord-
ing to the selected heat range.
The indicator light will remain on as
long as the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed,
or before you leave the vehicle, be
sure to turn off the seat heater.