2006 NISSAN ARMADA oil

Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding
recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:
crepeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures
cdriving in dusty conditions
cextensive idling
ctowing a trailer
cstop and go commuting
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY
NUMBER
cSAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all
temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE
10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the
ambient temperature is above 0°F (-18°C) .
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, NISSAN
A/C system oil DH-PS or the exact equiva-
lents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air condition-
ing system and will require the replace-
ment of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain government regula-
tions require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioner sys-
tem service. A NISSAN dealer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system refriger-
ant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your air
conditioner system.
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cCrosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling. If swaying does occur, firmly
grip the steering wheel, steer straight ahead,
and immediately (but gradually) reduce ve-
hicle speed. This combination will help sta-
bilize the vehicle. Never increase speed.
cBe careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
cTo maintain engine braking efficiency and
electrical charging performance, do not use
overdrive.
cAvoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
cIncrease your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually
cDo not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.cSome states or provinces have specific
speed limits for vehicles that are towing trail-
ers. Obey the local speed limits.
cCheck your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
cWhen stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
Tow mode
Tow mode should be used when pulling a heavy
trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the tow
button to activate the tow mode. The tow indica-
tor in the instrument panel illuminates when the
tow mode is selected. Press the Tow button
again to turn the tow mode OFF. The Tow mode is
automatically cancelled when the key is turned
OFF.
The Tow mode does the following:
cReduces transmissions shifts when pulling a
trailer or hauling a load.cProvides similar shift feel to driver when the
vehicle is towing.
The Tow mode should be used when the vehicle
and trailer weight is at least 75% of the vehicle’s
GCWR. Tow mode is most useful in the following
driving conditions when towing a heavy trailer or
hauling a heavy load:
cRolling terrain.
cStop and go traffic.
cBusy parking lots.
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
characteristics may feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-15
A
Active head restraint...............1-9
Adjusting pedal position............3-16
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-57
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system).................1-64
Air bag warning labels.............1-71
Air bag warning light...........1-72, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter............8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service...........4-18
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-15, 4-15
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-17
Servicing air conditioner..........4-18
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-20
Anchor point locations.............1-46
Antenna.....................4-34
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).........5-26
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-13
Audible reminders................2-19
Audio system..................4-18AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-26
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-28
Radio....................4-18
Rear audio controls.............4-33
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-31
Autolight switch.................2-25
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-20
Automatic power window switch.....2-45
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-17
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Transmission selector lever lock
release....................5-13
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-18
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge.......................2-7
AUX jack.....................4-30
B
Battery......................8-13
Charge warning light............2-14
Before starting the engine............5-9
Belts (See drive belts).............8-14
Booster seats..................1-51
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......5-26
Brake booster................8-22
Brake fluid..................8-11Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Brake pedal.................8-21
Brake system................5-25
Brake warning light.............2-13
Brake wear indicators........2-19, 8-21
Parking brake check............8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-14
Self-adjusting brakes............8-21
Break-in schedule................5-17
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-27
Brightness/Contrast button..........4-11
Control panel buttons...........4-11
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-12
Bulb replacement................8-27
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row)......1-5
Car phone or CB radio.............4-43
Cargo light...................2-51
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-31
CD changer (See audio system)........4-28
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-45
Child restraints.......1-17, 1-18, 1-25, 1-43
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-25, 1-51
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-46
Child safety rear door lock............3-5
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Chimes, audible reminders...........2-19
Cigarette lighter.................2-32
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock......................4-26
(models with navigation system)......4-10
Clock set
Control panel buttons...........4-10
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Cold weather driving..............5-29
Compass display.................2-8
Console box...............2-33, 2-40
Control panel buttons..............4-2
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-31
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-15, 4-15
Rear audio controls.............4-33
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-17
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-15
Cup holders...................2-37
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . .1-69
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-26Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-24
Digital video disc DVD.............4-34
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light............2-14
Drive belts....................8-14
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-20
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-29
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-17
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-26
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine..............5-9
Engine oil pressure gauge............2-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.........2-14
English/Metric button..............4-9
Control panel buttons............4-9
ENTER button..................4-2
Enter button
Control panel buttons............4-2
Event data recorders..............9-28
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-35
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-28
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Window washer fluid............8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-27
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-64
Front seats....................1-2
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Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-17
Fuel gauge..................2-6
Fuel octane rating..............9-3
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-14
FUEL ECON button...............4-4
Fuel Econ button
Control panel buttons............4-4
Fuses......................8-22
Fusible links...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-51
Gascap.....................3-14
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...................3-14
Glove box....................2-35H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-28
Head restraints..................1-8
Active head restraint.............1-9
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-24
Headlight control switch............2-24
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system).............4-37
Heated seats..................2-29
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls .4-15, 4-15
Heater operation..............4-16
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-17
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-51
Hood release...................3-9
Hook
Luggage hook................2-41
Horn.......................2-28
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............5-17
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..............0-6, 2-2
Interior light...................2-49ISOFIX child restraints.............1-43
J
Jump starting...................6-8
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-25
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-5
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
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)..........1-71
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-43
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-11
Lift gate......................3-9
Lift gate release.................3-13
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-72, 2-16
Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-12
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Bulb replacement..............8-27
Charge warning light............2-14
Fog light switch...............2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-24
Headlight control switch..........2-24
Interior light.................2-49
Light bulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-16
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-66
Personal lights...............2-50
Security indicator light...........2-18
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12
Lights
Map lights..................2-50
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Door locks..................3-3
Lift gate release...............3-13
Power door locks...............3-4
Low fuel warning light.............2-15
Low tire pressure warning light........2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-16
Luggage hook..................2-41
Luggage rack (see roof rack).........2-43
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information)........2-41
M
Maint (maintenance) button
Control panel buttons............4-4Maint (Maintenance) button, control
panel display...................4-4
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-25
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-18
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual vent windows..............2-47
Map lights....................2-50
Map pocket...................2-36
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-27
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-18
Outside mirror control...........3-18
Outside mirrors...............3-18
Vanity mirror.................3-17
N
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES)......................4-34
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system................2-21, 3-2, 5-8
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-3
Odometer.....................2-4Oil
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 . .9-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-14
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control.............3-18
Outside mirrors.................3-18
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-10
Owner’s manual order form..........9-28
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-28
P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-14
Parking/parking on hills...........5-24
Pedal position adjustment...........3-16
Personal lights.................2-50
Power
Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-31
Power rear windows............2-45
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-25
Power vent windows............2-46
Power windows...............2-44
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Startup screen display..............4-3
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-25
Tilting steering wheel............3-16
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-31
Stop light....................8-27
Storage.....................2-33
Overhead storage compartment......2-36
Storage bin................2-36, 2-41
Storage tray...................2-33
Sun visors....................3-17
Sunglasses case................2-35
Sunglasses holder...............2-35
Sunroof.....................2-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-71
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-72, 2-16
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-64
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-71
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-57
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-57
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-25
Automatic power window switch.....2-45
Fog light switch...............2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-24
Headlight control switch..........2-24
Ignition switch................5-7
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear sonar system off switch.......2-30
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-24Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-23
Turn signal switch..............2-27
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-22
T
Tachometer....................2-5
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-14
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-21, 3-2, 5-8
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-16
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire...................6-3
Tire chains..................8-39
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-31
Tire rotation.................8-39
Tires of 4-wheel drive............8-41
Types of tires................8-38
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-25
Wheels and tires..............8-31
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Tire pressure display...............4-6
Tire pressure monitoring system........5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder.......4-6Top tether strap child restraint.........1-45
Tow mode switch................2-30
Towing
2-wheel drive models............6-12
4-wheel drive models............6-13
Flat towing..................9-25
Tow truck towing..............6-11
Towing load/specification.........9-17
Trailer towing................9-16
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-51
Transmission
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Selector lever lock release.........5-13
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
TRIP button....................4-3
Trip button
Control panel buttons............4-3
Trip odometer...................2-4
Turn signal switch................2-27
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-25
V
Vanity mirror...................3-17
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-27
Vehicle electronic system............4-7
Vehicle identification...............9-9
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery..............6-13, 7-2
Vehicle security system.............2-20
Vehicle security system
(NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-21, 3-2, 5-8
Ventilators....................4-14
Visors......................3-17
Voltmeter.....................2-7
W
Warning
4WD warning light.............2-15
Air bag warning light.........1-72, 2-16
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-13
Battery charge warning light........2-14
Brake warning light.............2-13
Door open warning light..........2-14
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-14
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-28
Low fuel warning light...........2-15
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-16
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-66
Seat belt warning light...........2-15
Vehicle security system...........2-20
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-71
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12
Warning lights..................2-12Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-22
Weights (See dimensions and weights). . . .9-8
Wheels and tires................8-31
Wheel/tire size..................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country..................9-9
Window washer fluid..............8-12
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows.......2-45
Manual vent windows............2-47
Power rear windows............2-45
Power vent windows............2-46
Power windows...............2-44
Rear power windows............2-45
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-22
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-22
Wiper blades................8-18
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