Nissan Armada (2019 year). Instruction

JVS0913X

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The sensor

is located below the front

bumper.

To keep the system operating properly,
be sure to observe the following:
. Always keep the sensor area of the

front bumper clean.

. Do not strike or damage the areas

around the sensor.

. Do not cover or attach stickers or

similar objects on the front bumper
near the sensor area. This could cause
failure or malfunction.

. Do not attach metallic objects near

the sensor area (brush guard, etc.).
This could cause failure or malfunc-

tion.

. Do not alter, remove or paint the front

bumper. It is recommended you con-
tact a NISSAN dealer before customiz-
ing or restoring the front bumper.

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

This device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation.

FCC Warning

Changes or modification not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This device complies with Industry Ca-
nada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

This device may not cause interfer-
ence, and

This device must accept any inter-
ference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of
the device.

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CAUTION

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000
km), follow these recommendations
to obtain maximum engine perfor-
mance and ensure the future relia-
bility and economy of your new
vehicle.

Failure to follow these recommenda-
tions may result in shortened engine
life and reduced engine perfor-
mance.

. Avoid driving for long periods at con-

stant speed, either fast or slow. Do not
run the engine over 4,000 rpm.

. Do not accelerate at full throttle in any

gear.

. Avoid quick starts.

. Avoid hard braking as much as possi-

ble.

. Do not tow a trailer for the first 500

miles (805 km).

Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient
Driving Tips to help you achieve the most
fuel economy from your vehicle.

Use smooth accelerator and brake
pedal application.

Avoid rapid starts and stops.

Use smooth, gentle accelerator and

brake application whenever possi-
ble.

Maintain constant speed while

commuting and coast whenever
possible.

Maintain constant speed.

Look ahead to try and anticipate

and minimize stops.

Synchronizing your speed with traf-

fic lights allows you to reduce your
number of stops.

Maintaining a steady speed can

minimize red light stops and im-
prove fuel efficiency.

Use air conditioning (A/C) at higher
vehicle speeds.

Below 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more

efficient to open windows to cool
the vehicle due to reduced engine
load.

Above 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more

efficient to use A/C to cool the
vehicle due to increased aerody-
namic drag.

Recirculating the cool air in the

cabin when the A/C is on reduces
cooling load.

4. Drive at economical speeds and dis-

tances.

Observing the speed limit and not

exceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h)
(where legally allowed) can improve
fuel efficiency due to reduced aero-
dynamic drag.

Maintaining a safe following dis-

tance behind other vehicles re-
duces unnecessary braking.

Safely monitoring traffic to antici-

pate changes in speed permits
reduced braking and smooth accel-
eration changes.

Select a gear range suitable to road

conditions.

5. Use cruise control.

Using cruise control during highway

driving helps maintain a steady
speed.

Cruise control is particularly effec-

tive in providing fuel savings when
driving on flat terrains.

6. Plan for the shortest route.

Utilize a map or navigation system

to determine the best route to save
time.

BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS

Avoid idling.

Shutting off your engine when safe

for stops exceeding 30-60 seconds
saves fuel and reduces emissions.

8. Buy an automated pass for toll roads.

Automated passes permit drivers to

use special lanes to maintain cruis-
ing speed through the toll and
avoid stopping and starting.

9. Winter warm up.

Limit idling time to minimize impact

to fuel economy.

Vehicles typically need no more

than 30 seconds of idling at start-
up to effectively circulate the en-
gine oil before driving.

Your vehicle will reach its ideal

o p e r a t i n g t e m p e r a t u r e m o r e
quickly while driving versus idling.

10. Keeping your vehicle cool.

Park your vehicle in a covered

parking area or in the shade when-
ever possible.

When entering a hot vehicle, open-

ing the windows will help to reduce
the inside temperature faster, re-
sulting in reduced demand on your
A/C system.

. Keep your engine tuned up.

. Follow the recommended scheduled

maintenance.

. Keep the tires inflated to the correct

pressure. Low tire pressure increases
tire wear and lowers fuel economy.

. Keep the wheels in correct alignment.

Improper alignment increases tire
wear and lowers fuel economy.

. Use the recommended viscosity en-

gine oil. (See “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation” (P.10-5).)

WARNING

. Do not attempt to raise two

wheels off the ground and shift
the transmission to any drive or
reverse position with the engine
running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage
or personal injury.

. Do not attempt to test a 4WD

equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel
dynamometer or similar equip-
ment 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 dynamometer. Using
the wrong test equipment may
result in drivetrain damage or
unexpected vehicle movement
which could result in serious ve-
hicle damage or personal injury.

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INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY

NISSAN ALL-MODE 4WD® (if so equipped)

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CAUTION

. Do not drive the vehicle in the 4HI

or 4LO position on dry hard sur-
face roads. Driving on dry, hard
surfaces in 4HI or 4LO may cause
unnecessary noise, tire wear and
increased fuel consumption.

If the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
warning light turns on when driv-
ing on dry hard surface roads:

— in the 4HI position, shift the

4WD shift switch to AUTO.

— in the 4LO position, stop the

vehicle and shift the transmis-
sion lever to the N (Neutral)
position with the brake pedal
depressed and shift the 4WD
shift switch to AUTO.
If the 4WD warning light is still
on after the above operation,
have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

. The transfer case may be da-

maged if you continue driving
with the 4WD warning light blink-
ing.

See “On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions” (P.5-9) for other precautions
for offroad driving.

NISSAN ALL-MODE 4WD® SYSTEM

The all mode 4WD system provides 3
positions (AUTO, 4HI and 4LO), so you
can select the desired drive mode accord-
ing to the driving conditions.

4WD shift procedure:

The 4WD shift switch is used to select the
4WD mode depending on the driving
conditions. There are 3 types of drive
modes available, AUTO, 4HI and 4LO.

The 4WD shift switch electronically con-
trols the transfer case operation. Rotate
the switch to move between each mode,
AUTO, 4H and 4L.

You must depress the 4WD shift switch
to select 4L, and the vehicle MUST be
stationary and the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position when changing into
or out of 4L.

WARNING

. When parking, apply the parking

brake before stopping the engine
and make sure that the 4WD shift
indicator is on and the ATP warn-
ing light turns off. Otherwise, the
vehicle could unexpectedly move
even if the automatic transmis-
sion is in the P (Park) position.

. The 4LO and 4HI indicators must

stop blinking and the 4LO or 4HI
indicator must remain illumi-
nated or turn off before shifting
the transmission into gear. If the
shift lever is shifted from the N
(Neutral) position to any other

gear while the 4LO and 4HI in-
dicators are blinking alternately,
the vehicle may move unexpect-
edly.

CAUTION

. Never shift the 4WD shift switch

between 4L and 4H while driving.

. The 4HI position provides greater

traction. Avoid excessive speed,
as it will cause increased fuel
consumption and higher oil tem-
peratures, and could damage dri-
vetrain component. Speeds over
62 MPH (100 km/h) in 4HI is not
recommended.

. The 4LO position provides max-

imum traction. Avoid raising ve-
hicle speed excessively, as the
maximum speed is approxi-
mately 31 MPH (50 km/h).

. When driving straight, shift the

4WD shift switch to the AUTO or
4H position. Do not move the 4WD
shift switch when making a turn
or reversing.

. Do not shift the 4WD shift switch

(between AUTO and 4H) while
driving on steep downhill grades.

Use the engine brake and low
automatic transmission gears
for engine braking.

. Do not operate the 4WD shift

switch (between AUTO and 4H)
with the rear wheels spinning.

. Do not drive on dry hard surface

roads in the 4HI or 4LO position.
Driving on dry hard surfaces in
4HI or 4LO may cause unneces-
sary noise and tire wear. NISSAN
recommends driving in the AUTO
position under these conditions.

. The 4WD transfer case may not

be shifted between 4HI and 4LO
at low ambient temperatures and
the 4LO and 4HI indicators may
blink even when the 4WD shift
switch is shifted. After driving for
a while you can change the 4WD
shift switch between 4H and 4L.

When driving on rough roads,
. Drive carefully according to the road

surface conditions.

When the vehicle is stuck,
. Place stones or wooden blocks under

the tires to free the vehicle.

. Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4L.

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. If it is difficult to free the vehicle,

repeat forward and backward move-
ment to increase the movement.

. If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, tire

chains may be effective.

CAUTION

. Do not spin the tires excessively.

Tires will sink deep into the mud,
making it difficult to free the
vehicle.

. Avoid shifting gears with the en-

gine running at high speeds as
this may cause malfunction.

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4WD SHIFT SWITCH

. Shift the 4WD shift switch to either the

AUTO, 4H or 4L position, depending on
driving conditions.

. With the switch set to the AUTO

position, distribution of torque to the
front and rear wheels changes auto-
matically, depending on road condi-
tions encountered [ratio; 0 : 100 (2WD)

? 50 : 50 (4WD)]. This results in
improved driving stability.

. If the 4WD shift switch is operated

while making a turn, accelerating or
decelerating or if the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position while in
the AUTO, 4H or 4L, you may feel a

jolt. This is not abnormal.

. When the vehicle is stopped after

making a turn, you may feel a slight
jolt after the shift lever is shifted to N
(Neutral) or P (Park) position. This
occurs because the transfer clutch is
released and not because of a mal-
function.

CAUTION

. When driving straight, shift the

4WD shift switch to the AUTO or
4H position. Do not move the 4WD
shift switch when making a turn
or reversing.

. Do not shift the 4WD shift switch

while driving on steep downhill
grades. Use the engine brake and
low automatic transmission
gears for engine braking.

. Do not operate the 4WD shift

switch with the rear wheels spin-
ning.

. Before placing the 4WD shift

switch in the 4H position from
AUTO, ensure the vehicle speed is
less than 62 MPH (100 km/h).
Failure to do so can damage the
4WD system.

. Never shift the 4WD shift switch

between 4L and 4H while driving.

. Engine idling speed is high while

warming up the engine. Be espe-
cially careful when starting or
driving on slippery surfaces with
the 4WD shift switch in AUTO.

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4WD shift indicator

4WD SHIFT INDICATOR

The 4WD shift indicator is displayed in the
vehicle information display.

The indicator should turn off within 1
second after placing the ignition switch
in the ON position.

While the engine is running, the 4WD shift
indicator will illuminate the position se-
lected by the 4WD shift switch. (See the
4WD shift procedure list shown in the
“NISSAN all-mode 4WD® system” (P.5-122).)
. The 4WD shift indicator may blink

while shifting from one drive mode
to the other. When the shifting is
completed, the 4WD shift indicator

will come on. If the indicator does
not come on immediately, make
sure the area around the vehicle is
safe, and drive the vehicle straight,
accelerate or decelerate or move the
vehicle in reverse, then shift the 4WD
shift switch.

. If the 4WD warning light comes on, the

4WD shift indicator turns off.

4WD WARNING LIGHT

Warning light

Comes on or

blinks when:

Illuminates

There is a mal-

function in the

4WD system

Blinks ra-

pidly

The transfer

case oil tem-

perature is ab-

normally high

Blinks slowly

The difference

in wheel rota-

tion is large

The 4WD warning light is located in the
meter.

The 4WD warning light comes on when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position. It turns off soon after the engine
is started.

If any malfunction occurs in the 4WD
system when the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position, the 4WD warning light

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will either remain illuminated or blink.

If the 4WD warning light comes on, the
4WD shift indicator turns off.

High-temperature transfer case oil makes
the 4WD warning light blink rapidly (about
twice per second). If the warning light
blinks rapidly during operation, stop the
vehicle in a safe place immediately. Then
if the light turns off after a while, you can
continue driving.

A large difference between the diameters
of front and rear wheels will make the
4WD warning light blink slowly (about
once per two seconds). Change the 4WD
shift switch to AUTO and do not drive fast.

CAUTION

. If the 4WD warning light comes

on or blinks slowly during opera-
tion or rapidly after stopping the
vehicle for a while, have your
vehicle checked as soon as pos-
sible. It is recommended you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.

. Shifting between 4HI and 4LO is

not recommended when the 4WD
warning light turns on.

. When the 4WD warning light

comes on, the 2WD mode may

be engaged even if the 4WD shift
switch is in AUTO or 4H. Be
especially careful when driving. If
corresponding parts are malfunc-
tioning, the 4WD mode will not be
engaged even if the 4WD shift
switch is shifted.

. Do not drive the vehicle in the 4HI

or 4LO position on dry hard sur-
face roads. Driving on dry, hard
surfaces in 4HI or 4LO may cause
unnecessary noise, tire wear and
increased fuel consumption.

If the 4WD warning light turns on
when driving on dry hard surface
roads:

— in the AUTO or 4HI position,

shift the 4WD shift switch to
AUTO.

— in the 4LO 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 4WD warning light is still on

after the above operation, have
your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

. The transfer case may be da-

maged if you continue driving
with the warning light blinking.

WARNING

. Never rely solely on the hill start

assist system to prevent the ve-
hicle from moving backward on a
hill. Always drive carefully and
attentively. Depress the brake
pedal when the vehicle is stopped
on a steep hill. Be especially care-
ful when stopped on a hill on
frozen or muddy roads. Failure
to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards may result in a loss of
control of the vehicle and possi-
ble serious injury or death.

. The hill start assist system is not

designed to hold the vehicle at a
standstill on a hill. Depress the
brake pedal when the vehicle is
stopped on a steep hill. Failure to
do so may cause the vehicle to
roll backwards and may result in
a collision or serious personal
injury.

. The hill start assist system may

not prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing backwards on a hill under all
load or road conditions. Always
be prepared to depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
rolling backwards. Failure to do

so may result in a collision or
serious personal injury.

The hill start assist system automatically
keeps the brakes applied to help prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards in the
time it takes the driver to release the
brake pedal and apply the accelerator
when the vehicle is stopped on a hill.

The hill start assist system will operate
automatically under the following condi-
tions:
. The transmission is shifted to a for-

ward or reverse gear.

. The vehicle is stopped completely on a

hill by applying the brake.

The maximum holding time is 2 seconds.
After 2 seconds the vehicle will begin to
roll back and the hill start assist system
will stop operating completely.

The hill start assist system will not
operate when the transmission is shifted
to the N (Neutral) or P (Park) position or
on a flat and level road.

When the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light illuminates in the meter, the
hill start assist system will not operate.
(See “Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders” (P.2-10).)

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WARNING

. Do not stop or park the vehicle

over flammable materials such as
dry grass, waste paper or rags.
They may ignite and cause a fire.

. Never leave the engine running

while the vehicle is unattended.

. Do not leave children unattended

inside the vehicle. They could
unknowingly activate switches
or controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious
accidents.

. To help avoid risk of injury or

death through unintended opera-
tion of the vehicle and/or its
systems, do not leave children,
people who require the assis-
tance of others or pets unat-
t e n d e d

i n

y o u r

v e h i c l e .

Additionally, the temperature in-
side a closed vehicle on a warm
day can quickly become high
enough to cause a significant risk
of injury or death to people and
pets.

. Safe parking procedures require

that both the parking brake be
applied and the transmission be

placed in the P (Park) position.
Failure to do so could cause the
vehicle to move unexpectedly or
roll away and result in an acci-
dent.

. Make sure the automatic trans-

mission shift lever has been
pushed as far forward as it can
go and cannot be moved without
depressing the foot brake pedal.

Firmly apply the parking brake.

Move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position.

To help prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing into the street when parked on a
sloping drive way, it is a good practice
to turn the wheels as illustrated.

HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB:

Turn the wheels into the curb and
move the vehicle forward until the
curb side wheel gently touches the
curb.

HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB:

Turn the wheels away from the curb
and move the vehicle back until the
curb side wheel gently touches the
curb.

HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO

CURB:

PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS

Turn the wheels toward the side of
the road so the vehicle will move away
from the center of the road if it moves.

4. Push the ignition switch to the OFF

position.

SIC4474

The TOW MODE should be used when
pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy
load. Driving the vehicle in the TOW MODE
with no trailer/load or light trailer/light
load will not cause any damage. However,
fuel economy may be reduced, and the
transmission/engine driving characteris-
tics may feel unusual.

Push the TOW MODE switch to activate
TOW MODE. The indicator light on the
TOW MODE switch illuminates when the
TOW MODE is selected. Push the TOW
MODE switch again to turn the TOW
MODE OFF.

TOW MODE is automatically canceled
when the ignition switch is placed in the

OFF position.

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SIC4454

For driving or starting the vehicle on
snowy roads or slippery areas, turn the
SNOW mode on.

To turn the SNOW mode on, push the
SNOW mode switch. The SNOW mode
indicator light on the meter panel will
illuminate. When the SNOW mode is
activated, engine output is controlled to
avoid wheel spin.

To turn the SNOW mode off, push the
switch and the indicator on the meter
panel will turn off. Turn the SNOW mode
off for normal driving and fuel economy.

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WARNING

. The sonar system is a conveni-

ence but it is not a substitute for
proper parking. Always look
around and check that it is safe
to do so before parking. Always
move slowly.

. Read and understand the limita-

tions of the sonar system as
contained in this section. Incle-
ment weather may affect the
function of the sonar system; this
may include reduced perfor-
mance or a false activation.

. This system is not designed to

prevent contact with small or
moving objects.

. The system is designed as an aid

to the driver in detecting large
stationary objects to help avoid
damaging the vehicle. The sys-
tem will not detect small objects
below the bumper, and may not
detect objects that are too close
to the bumper or on the ground.

. If your vehicle sustains damage

to the bumper fascia, leaving it
misaligned or bent, the sensing
zone may be altered causing in-

SNOW MODE

SONAR SYSTEM (if so equipped)

accurate measurement of obsta-
cles or false alarms.

CAUTION

Keep the interior of the vehicle as
quiet as possible to hear the tone
clearly.

The sonar system sounds a tone to warn
the driver of obstacles near the bumper.
When the “Interrupt Display” is turned on
in the Sonar settings, the sonar indicator
will also appear in the center display. (See
“Sonar indicator” (P.5-134).) The system
detects front obstacles when the shift
lever is in the D (Drive) position or N
(Neutral) position. The system detects
both front and rear obstacles when the
shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position.

The system may not detect objects at
speeds above 6 MPH (10 km/h) and may
not detect certain angular or moving
objects.

The sonar system detects obstacles up to
3.9 ft (1.2 m) from the bumper with a
decreased coverage area at the outer
corners of the bumper. Refer to the
illustration for approximate zone cover-
age areas. As you move closer to the

obstacle, the rate of the tone increases.
When the obstacle is less than 11.8 in (30
cm) away, the tone will sound continu-
ously.

Keep the corner/center sensors (located
on the bumper fascia) free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt (do not
clean the sensors with sharp objects). If
the sensors are covered, it will affect the
accuracy of the sonar system.

The sensitivity level of the corner/center
sensors can be adjusted (higher or lower)
in the Sonar settings on the center dis-
play. (See “Sonar settings” (P.5-133).)

The intermittent tone will stop in 3
seconds when an obstacle is detected
by only the corner sensor and the dis-
tance does not change.

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SONAR SETTINGS

To set up the sonar function to your
preferred settings, push the SETTING
button

, select the “Camera/Sonar” key

and then select the “Sonar” key on the
center display.

Sonar:

When this item is turned on, the front and
rear sonar is activated. When this item is
turned off (indicator turns off), the front
and rear sonar is deactivated.

FR sensor only:

When this item is turned on, only the front
sonar is activated.

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Interrupt Display:

When this item is turned on, the sonar
display will interrupt the current view to
indicate that the obstacles are around
the vehicle.

Sonar Sensitivity:

Adjust the sensitivity level of the sonar.

Sonar Volume:

Adjust the tone volume of the sonar.

JVS1085X

Sonar display

Corner sensor indicator

Center sensor indicator

RearView Monitor display

SONAR INDICATOR

With the “Interrupt Display” turned on in
the Sonar settings, when the corner/
center sensors detect obstacles near the
bumper, a tone will sound and the sonar
indicator will appear in the center display

. When the RearView Monitor is dis-

played, the sonar indicator will appear in
the upper corner of the display

The sonar indicators

and

indicate the

position of the object and the distance to
the object with its color and rate of
blinking.

When an object is detected, the indicator
(green) appears and blinks (the tone
sounds intermittently). When the vehicle
moves closer to the object, the color of
the indicator turns yellow and the rate of
blinking increases (the rate of the tone
increases). When the bumper is very close
to the object, less than 11.8 in (30 cm)
away, the indicator stops blinking and
turns red (the tone sounds continuously).

When the RearView Monitor is dis-
played, the colors of the sonar indicator
and the distance guide lines in the rear
view indicate different distances to the
object.

When the

is touched, the sonar will

be turned off temporarily.

The sonar indicator can be turned off in

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