2004 NISSAN ARMADA hood release

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS)
keys..........................................3-2
Doors............................................3-3
Locking with key................................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob....................3-4
Locking with power door lock switch.............3-4
Child safety rear door lock.......................3-5
Remote keyless entry system.......................3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system..........3-6
Battery replacement............................3-9
Hood...........................................3-10
Back door.......................................3-10
Operating the manual back door................3-11
Operating the power back door
(if so equipped)...............................3-11
Cancel switch.................................3-13Back door release.............................3-14
Glass hatch......................................3-15
Fuel filler lid......................................3-15
Fuel filler cap..................................3-15
Steering wheel...................................3-16
Tilt operation..................................3-16
Pedal position adjustment.........................3-17
Sun visors.......................................3-17
Vanity mirrors.................................3-18
Mirrors..........................................3-18
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror................3-18
Outside mirrors...............................3-19
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)..........3-20
Memory storage function.......................3-20
Entry/exit function.............................3-21
System operation..............................3-22
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s1Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver side instrument panel. The
hood will spring up slightly.
s2Push the lever at the front of the hood to the
side as illustrated with your fingertips and
raise the hood.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make
sure it locks into place.
WARNING
cMake sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
cIf you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
WARNING
cAlways be sure the back door has been
closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.
cDo not drive with the back door open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See
“Exhaust gas” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
LPD0244
HOODBACK DOOR
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Your new NISSAN has been designed to have
minimum maintenance requirements with longer
service intervals to save you both time and
money. However, some day-to-day and regular
maintenance is essential to maintain your NIS-
SAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its
emission and engine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general
maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives proper
maintenance. You are a vital link in the mainte-
nance chain.
Scheduled maintenance
For your convenience, both required and optional
scheduled maintenance items are described and
listed in your “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide.” You must refer to that guide to ensure
that necessary maintenance is performed on your
NISSAN at regular intervals.
General maintenance
General maintenance includes those items which
should be checked during normal day-to-day op-
eration. They are essential for proper vehicle op-
eration. It is your responsibility to perform these
maintenance procedures regularly as prescribed.Performing general maintenance checks requires
minimal mechanical skill and only a few general
automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done by you,
a qualified technician, or, if you prefer, a NISSAN
dealer.
Where to go for service
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and corrected by a NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
who are kept up-to-date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins, service
tips, and in-dealership training programs. They
are completely qualified to work on NISSAN ve-
hiclesbeforethey work on your vehicle, rather
than after they have worked on it.
You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer’s
service department performs the best job to meet
the maintenance requirements on your vehicle —
in a reliable and economic way.During the normal day-to-day operation of the
vehicle, general maintenance should be per-
formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
smells, be sure to check for the cause or have a
NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you
should notify a NISSAN dealer if you think that
repairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance
work, closely observe the “Maintenance precau-
tions” later in this section.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with “*” is found later in this section.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Doors and engine hoodCheck that the doors
and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges,
latches, latch pins, rollers and links as necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch is
released.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters
when running, wax or other material may be on
the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer
solution or a mild detergent. Your windshield is
clean if beads do not form when rinsing with clear
water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked
in a washer solution or a mild detergent. Then
rinse the blades with clear water. If your wind-
shield is still not clear after cleaning the blades
and using the wiper, replace the blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can dam-
age the windshield and impair driver
vision.
REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
s2Push the release tab, then move the wiper
blade down the wiper arm to remove.
s3Remove the wiper blade.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper
arm until it clicks into place.
5. Rotate wiper blade so the dimple is in the
groove.
CAUTION
cAfter wiper blade replacement, return
the wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when the
hood is opened.
cMake sure the wiper blades contact the
glass; otherwise the arms may be dam-
aged from wind pressure.
WDI0408
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
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BRAKE BOOSTER
Check the brake booster function as follows:
1. With the engine off, press and release the
brake pedal several times. When brake
pedal movement (distance of travel) remains
the same from one pedal application to the
next, continue on to the next step.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, start the
engine. The pedal height should drop a little.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the
engine. Keep the pedal depressed for about
30 seconds. The pedal height should not
change.
4. Run the engine for one minute without de-
pressing the brake pedal, then turn it off.
Depress the brake pedal several times. The
pedal travel distance will decrease gradually
with each depression as the vacuum is re-
leased from the booster.
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come on,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.
2. Open the engine hood.3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the
tab and lifting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The
fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse
block in the passenger compartment.
LDI0380
FUSES
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Fuel filler lid.................3-15
Fuel filler lid and cap............3-15
Fuel gauge..................2-6
Fuel octane rating..............9-3
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuses......................8-22
Fusible links...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-53
Gascap.....................3-15
Gauge
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge.....................2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-6
Fuel gauge..................2-6
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
Voltmeter...................2-7
General maintenance..............8-2
Glass hatch...................3-15
Glove box....................2-36
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-28
Head restraints..................1-8
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-25Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system).............4-44
Heated seats..................2-29
Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-12, 4-21
Heater operation...........4-13, 4-22
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-23
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-53
Hood release..................3-10
Hook
Luggage hook................2-42
Horn.......................2-29
I
Ignition switch..................5-7
Immobilizer system..........2-21, 3-2, 5-8
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-16
Increasing fuel economy............5-16
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-12
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-18
Instrument brightness control.........2-27
Instrument panel.................2-2
Interior light...................2-51
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-57
J
Jump starting...................6-7K
Key ........................3-2
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-5
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Emission control information label.....9-10
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-30
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-57
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-11
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-30, 2-16
Brake light (See stop light).........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-12
Bulb replacement..............8-26
Charge warning light............2-14
Fog light switch...............2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-25
Interior light.................2-51
Light bulbs..................8-25
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-16
Passenger air bag and status light .1-24, 2-18
Personal lights...............2-52
Security indicator light........1-24, 2-18
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Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12
Lights
Map lights..................2-53
Lock
Back door release.............3-14
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Door locks..................3-3
Power door locks...............3-4
Low fuel warning light.............2-15
Low tire pressure warning light........2-15
Low tire pressure warning system........5-3
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-16
Luggage hook..................2-42
Luggage rack (see roof rack).........2-45
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information)........2-42
M
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-41
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)........2-17
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual vent windows..............2-49
Map lights....................2-53
Map pocket...................2-37
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-27Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-18
Outside mirror control...........3-19
Outside mirrors...............3-19
Vanity mirror.................3-18
N
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES)......................4-41
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
(NVIS).................2-21, 3-2, 5-8
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-3
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-4
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control.............3-19
Outside mirrors.................3-19
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats...........6-9
Owner’s manual order form..........9-27
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-27P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-14
Parking/parking on hills...........5-23
Pedal position adjustment...........3-17
Personal lights.................2-52
Power
Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-32
Power rear windows............2-47
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-24
Power vent windows............2-48
Power windows...............2-46
Rear power windows............2-47
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-3
Precautions on child restraints.......1-41
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-32
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-14
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-28
Push starting...................6-9
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-50
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-35
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1. Engine coolant 8-7
2. Battery 8-13
3. Power steering fluid 8-11
4. Automatic transmission fluid 8-11
5. Heater and air conditioner 4-12,4-21
Audio system 4-24
6. Passenger supplemental air bag 1-14
7. Spare tire 6-2
8. Rear door lock 9-12
9. Fuel filler cap 3-15; Fuel recommenda-
tions 9-3
10. Seat belts 1-32
11. Door locks 3-3
12. Driver supplemental air bag 1-14
13. Hood release 3-10
14. Meters and gauges 2-3
15. Brake fluid 8-12
16. Engine oil 8-8
17. Window washer fluid 8-12
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