sensor NISSAN ARMADA 2023 User Guide

1-68Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
place any objects between any
occupant and the steering wheel
or instrument panel. Such objects
may become dangerous projec-
tiles and cause injury if the front
air bags inflate.
. Do not place objects with sharp
edges on the seat. Also, do not
place heavy objects on the seat
that will leave permanent impres-
sions in the seat. Such objects
can damage the seat or occupant
classification sensors (weight
sensors). This can affect the op-
eration of the air bag system and
result in serious personal injury.
. Do not use water or acidic clea-
ners (hot steam cleaners) on the
seat. This can damage the seat or
occupant classification sensors.
This can also affect the operation
of the air bag system and result in
serious personal injury.
. Immediately after inflation, sev-
eral front air bag system compo-
nents will be hot. Do not touch
them; you may severely burn
yourself.
. No unauthorized changes should
be made to any components or
wiring of the supplemental air bag system. This is to prevent
accidental inflation of the supple-
mental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.
. Do not make unauthorized
changes to your vehicle’s electri-
cal system, suspension system or
front end structure. This could
affect proper operation of the
front air bag system.
. Tampering with the air bag sys-
tem may result in serious perso-
nal injury. Tampering includes
changes to the steering wheel
and the instrument panel assem-
bly by placing material over the
steering wheel pad and above the
instrument panel or by installing
additional trim material around
the air bag system.
. Removing or modifying the front
passenger seat may affect the
function of the air bag system
and result in serious personal
injury.
. Modifying or tampering with the
front passenger seat may result
in serious personal injury. For
example, do not change the front
seats by placing material on the
seat cushion or by installing ad- ditional trim material, such as
seat covers, on the seat that is
not specifically designed to as-
sure proper air bag operation.
Additionally, do not stow any
objects under the front passen-
ger seat or the seat cushion and
seatback. Such objects may inter-
fere with the proper operation of
the occupant classification sen-
sors.
. No unauthorized changes should
be made to any components or
wiring of the seat belt system.
This may affect the front air bag
system. Tampering with the seat
belt system may result in serious
personal injury.
. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for work on and
around the front air bag. It is also
recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for installation of electrical
equipment. The Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) wiring
harnesses* should not be modi-
fied or disconnected. Unauthor-
ized electrical test equipment
and probing devices should not
be used on the air bag system.

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PRO-
CEDURE
The front air bags, knee air bags, side air
bags, curtain air bags and pretensioners
are designed to activate on a one-time-
only basis. As a reminder, unless it is
damaged, the supplemental air bag
warning light will remain illuminated after
inflation has occurred. These systems
should be repaired and/or replaced as
soon as possible. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When maintenance work is required on
the vehicle, the front air bags, knee air
bags, side air bags, curtain air bags,
pretensioners and related parts should
be pointed out to the person conducting
the maintenance. The ignition switch
should always be in the LOCK position
when working under the hood or inside
the vehicle.
WARNING
.Once a front air bag, knee air bag,
side air bag or curtain air bag has
inflated, the air bag module will
not function again and must be
replaced. Additionally, the acti-
vated pretensioner must also be
replaced. The air bag module and pretensioner should be replaced.
It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
However, the air bag module and
pretensioner system cannot be
repaired.
. The front air bag, knee air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag and
the pretensioner should be in-
spected if there is any damage
to the front end or side portion of
the vehicle. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
. If you need to dispose of a sup-
plemental air bag or pretensioner
or scrap the vehicle, it is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN deal-
er. Correct supplemental air bag
and pretensioner system dispo-
sal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate NISSAN Service Man-
ual. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury.
. If there is an impact to your
vehicle from any direction, your
Occupant Classification Sensor
(OCS) should be checked to verify
it is still functioning correctly. It is
recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
The OCS should be checked even if no air bags deploy as a result of
the impact. Failure to verify prop-
er OCS function may result in an
improper air bag deployment re-
sulting in injury or death.
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28. Stop vehicle and Apply parking
brake (if so equipped)
This warning may appear when the
battery charge is low.
Park the vehicle as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer.
29. Cruise indicator
This indicator shows the conventional
(fixed speed) cruise control mode status.
The status is shown by the color.
See “Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode display and indicators”
(P.5-93) for details.
30. Not Available: High Camera
Temp (if so equipped)
This message appears when the Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)/Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI)/Intelligent Blind Spot
Intervention (I-BSI) systems become un-
available because a camera detects an
interior temperature of more than 104°F
(40°C).
For additional information, refer to “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)” (P.5-26), “Intel-
ligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P.5-31) or
“Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)”
(P.5-46).
31. Unavailable High Cabin Tem-
perature (if so equipped)
This warning appears if the interior tem-
perature of the vehicle has reached such
a high temperature that the sensor for
the Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system
can no longer function reliably.
Once the interior temperature has
reached normal levels, the warning
should disappear.
If the warning continues to display, have
the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
For additional information, refer to “Traffic
Sign Recognition (TSR)” (P.5-23).
32. Unavailable Side Radar Ob-
struction (if so equipped)
This message appears when the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)/Intelligent Blind Spot
Intervention (I-BSI)/Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA)/Intelligent Back-up Interven-
tion (I-BI) systems become unavailable
because a radar blockage is detected.
For additional information, refer to “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)” (P.5-38), “Intelligent
Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)” (P.5-46),
“Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P.5-57)
or “Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-BI)”
(P.5-63).
33. Unavailable: High Accelerator
Temperature
This message appears when the Intelli-
gent Back-up Intervention (I-BI) system
becomes unavailable because of an inter-
ior temperature greater than approxi-
mately 104°F (40°C). For additional
information, refer to “Intelligent Back-up
Intervention (I-BI)” (P.5-63).
34. Forward Driving Aids tempora-
rily disabled Front Sensor blocked
warning
This message appears when the sensor
area of the front bumper is covered with
dirt or is obstructed, making it impossible
to detect a vehicle ahead.
The following systems will be automati-
cally canceled.
.Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
(if so equipped)
. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with pedestrian detection system
. Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)
For more details, see “Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC)” (P.5-74), “Automatic Emer-
gency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian de-
tection system” (P.5-96) or “Intelligent
Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P.5-
106).
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WAC0226X
CLOCK AND OUTSIDE AIR TEM-
PERATURE
The clockand outside air temperatureare displayed on the upper side of the
vehicle information display.
Clock
For clock adjustment, see “Clock” (P.2-24)
or the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s
Manual.
Outside air temperature (°F or °C)
The outside air temperature is displayed
in °F or °C in the range of −40 to 140°F (−40
to 60°C).
The outside temperature sensor is lo-
cated in front of the radiator. The sensor
may be affected by road or engine heat,
wind directions and other driving condi-
tions. The display may differ from the
actual outside temperature or the tem-
perature displayed on various signs or
billboards.
SIC2133
Your vehicle has two types of security
systems, as follows:
. Vehicle security system
. NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by
the security indicator light.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides
visual and audio alarm signals if someone
opens the doors, hood, or liftgate when
the system is armed. It is not, however, a
motion detection type system that acti-
vates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but
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SECURITY SYSTEMS

2-44Instruments and controls
JVI1013X
RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER SYS-
TEM (if so equipped)
The rain-sensing auto wiper system can
automatically turn on the wipers and
adjust the wiper speed depending on
the rainfall and the vehicle speed by using
the rain sensor located on the upper part
of the windshield.
To set the rain-sensing auto wiper sys-
tem, push the lever down to the AUTO
position
. The wiper will sweep once
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
The rain sensor sensitivity level can be
adjusted by turning the knob toward the
front
(High) or toward the rear(Low). .
High — High sensitive operation
. Low — Low sensitive operation
To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper
system off, push up the lever to the OFF
position, or pull down the lever to the LO
or HI position.
CAUTION
Do not touch the rain sensor and
around it when the wiper switch is in
the AUTO position and the ignition
switch is in the ON position. The
wipers may operate unexpectedly
and cause to an injury or may da-
mage a wiper.
. The rain-sensing auto wipers are
intended for use during rain. If the
switch is left in the AUTO position,
the wipers may operate unexpect-
edly when dirt, fingerprints, oil film
or insects are stuck on or around the
sensor. The wipers may also operate
when exhaust gas or moisture affect
the rain sensor.
. The rain-sensing auto wipers may
not operate if rain does not hit the
rain sensor even if it is raining.
. When the windshield glass is coated
with water repellent, the speed of the rain-sensing auto wipers may be
higher even though the amount of
the rainfall is small.
. Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing
auto wiper system when you use a
car wash.
. Using genuine wiper blades is re-
commended for proper operation of
the rain-sensing auto wiper system.
(See “Windshield wiper blades” (P.8-
16) for wiper blade replacement.)

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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.

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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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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2-52Instruments and controls
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.

close to either the left or the right of a
traveling lane with detectable lane mar-
kers. (See “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)”
(P.5-26).)
The BSW system will turn on the side
indicator lights, on the outside mirrors, if
the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone. If the turn signal is
activated in the direction of the detected
vehicle, a chime sounds twice and the
side indicator light will flash. (See “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)” (P.5-38).)
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.
NOTE:
When the SNOW mode is activated, the
I-LI, I-BSI, and ICC systems will be turned
off automatically.
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.
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SNOW MODE SWITCHTOW MODE SWITCH