2006 NISSAN ARMADA Owners Manual

LIFT GATE RELEASE
WARNING
cAlways be sure the lift gate has been
closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.
cDo not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
CAUTION
cIf the power lift gate does not stay open
or if the lift gate unexpectedly closes at
any time while a continuous warning
chime sounds, do not operate the lift
gate. There may be a pressure loss in
one or both of the lift gate gas stays.
Have the lift gate inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
cDo not activate the power lift gate if one
or both of the lift gate gas stays are
removed. Damage to the lift gate or
power lift gate mechanisms may occur.
Manual lift gate (if so equipped)
If the lift gate cannot be locked or unlocked with
the door lock switch or the keyfob due to a
discharged battery, follow these steps:
1. Remove the cover on the inside of the lift
gate.
2. Move the lever up to lock or down to unlock.
Power lift gate (if so equipped)
If the lift gate cannot be opened with the door
lock switch or keyfob due to a discharged battery,
follow these steps:
1. Remove the cover on the inside of the lift
gate.
2. Move the lever up to open the lift gate.
Manual lift gate release
LPD0251
Power lift gate release
LPD0252
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To open, pull up on the smaller outside handle to
release the glass hatch, then pull up on the glass
hatch. To close, lower and push the glass hatch
down securely.NOTE:
The lift gate must be unlocked in order to
open the glass hatch.
WARNING
Do not drive with the glass hatch open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust
gas” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn
the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are
heard.
Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder
s1while
refueling.
LPD0246LPD0253
GLASS HATCHFUEL-FILLER DOOR
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WARNING
cGasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.
cFuel may be under pressure. Turn the
cap a third of a turn, and wait for any
“hissing” sound to stop to prevent fuel
from spraying out and possibly causing
personal injury. Then remove the cap.
cDo not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
cUse only an original equipment type
fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
malfunction indicator light to come on.
cNever pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.cDo not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
– Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
– Do not use electronic devices when
filling.
– Keep the pump nozzle in contact
with the container while you are fill-
ing it.
– Use only approved portable fuel con-
tainers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
cIf fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
cTighten until the fuel filler cap clicks.
Failure to tighten the fuel filler cap
properly may cause the
mal-
function indicator light (MIL) to illumi-
nate. If the
light illuminates be-
cause the fuel filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle.
The
light should turn off after a
few driving trips. If the
light
does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
cFor additional information, see the
“Malfunction indicator light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and Controls” section
earlier in this manual.
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TILT OPERATION
Pull the lock lever forward and hold it to adjust the
steering wheel up or down to the desired posi-
tion.
Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel
in place.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.The accelerator and brake pedals can be ad-
justed for driving comfort.
Use the pedal adjusting switch to adjust the
brake and accelerator pedal position forward
s1
or backwards2. Pedal adjustment can only be
performed when:
cIgnition switch is in the LOCK, OFF or ACC
position
cIgnition switch is ON and the selector lever
is in the P (Park) position
The brake and accelerator pedals cannot be ad-
justed separately.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the pedal position with your
foot on the pedal.
LPD0254LPD0255
STEERING WHEEL PEDAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT
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s1To block glare from the front, swing down the
main sun visor.
s2To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side.
s3To block glare from the side and front, swing
down the sub-sun visor.
s4Slide the extension sun visor in or out as
needed.
CAUTION
cDo not store the sun visor before return-
ing the extension to its original
position.
cDo not pull the extension sun visor forc-
edly downward.
VANITY MIRRORS
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. The vanity
mirror will illuminate when the mirror cover is
open.
LPD0256
LPD0257
SUN VISORS
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AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims according to the intensity of the head-
lights of the vehicle following you. The automatic
anti-glare feature operates only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The indicator light
s1will illuminate when the
automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
To turn off the anti-glare feature, push the
button. The indicator light will turn off.
To turn on the anti-glare feature again, push
the
button.The indicator light will turn on.NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
s2or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Move the small switch
s1to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position
using the large switch
s2.
WPD0331LPD0237
MIRRORS
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WARNING
cObjects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
cDo not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
Manual folding outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
Push the mirrors backward to fold them.
Power folding outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
CAUTION
Do not manually fold the power folding
mirrors. Manually folding the mirrors can
damage the mirrors.
Press the switch to open or close the mirrors.
LPD0259LPD0196
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Automatic anti-glare outside mirrors (if
so equipped)
The outside mirrors will automatically dim during
nighttime conditions to reduce the glare from the
headlights of trailing vehicles. The automatic anti-
glare feature operates only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The automatic anti-glare feature will be on when
starting the vehicle. The indicator light on the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror will illuminate
when the automatic anti-glare feature is operat-
ing.
To turn off the anti-glare feature, push the
button on the rearview mirror. The indicator light
will turn off.
To turn on the anti-glare feature again, push
the
button on the rearview mirror. The in-
dicator light will turn on.
For information on the automatic anti-glare rear-
view mirror, see “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” earlier in this section.
Heated mirrors
The outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi-
tional information, see “Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch” in the “Instrument and
controls” section of this manual.The automatic drive positioner system has two
features:
cMemory storage function
cEntry/exit function
MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION
Two positions for the driver’s seat, accelerator
and brake pedals, and outside mirrors can be
stored in the automatic drive positioner memory.
Follow these procedures to use the memory sys-
tem.
1. Set the automatic transmission selector le-
ver to the P (Park) position.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
LPD0260
AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if
so equipped)
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