2006 NISSAN ARMADA 4WD

17. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-29)
18. Power outlet/cigarette lighter
(accessory) (P. 2-31/P. 2-32)
19. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-29)
20. Tow mode switch (P. 2-30)
21. Shift selector lever (P. 5-10)
22. Power outlet (P. 2-31)
23. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-66)
24. Hazard lights (P. 2-28)
25. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-18)
26. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-16)
27. Rear sonar system off switch (P. 2-30)
28. Pedal position adjustment switch
(P. 3-16)
29. Lift gate open/close switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-9)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light2-13
Automatic
transmission
check warning
light2-13
Automatic
transmission
park warning
light (
model)2-13
or
Brake warning
light2-13
Charge warning
light2-14
Warning
lightName Page
Check suspen-
sion warning
light (if so
equipped)2-14
Door open
warning light2-14
Engine oil pres-
sure low/engine
coolant tem-
perature high
warning light2-14
4WD warning
light (
model)2-15
Low fuel warn-
ing light2-15
Warning
lightName Page
Low tire pres-
sure warning
light2-15
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light2-16
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime2-16
Supplemental
air bag warning
light2-16
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Indicator
lightName Page
Automatic
transmission
position indica-
tor light2-17
Cruise main
switch indicator
light2-17
Cruise set
switch indicator
light2-17
4WD shift indi-
cator light
(
model)2-17
Front passenger
air bag status
light2-17
Indicator
lightName Page
High beam in-
dicator light
(Blue)2-17
Malfunction
indicator light
(MIL)2-18
Security indica-
tor light2-18
Slip indicator
light2-18
Transfer 4LO
position indica-
tor light
(
model)2-19
Turn
signal/hazard
indicator lights2-19
Indicator
lightName Page
Vehicle dy-
namic control
off indicator
light2-19
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17. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-29)
18. Power outlet/cigarette lighter
(accessory) (P. 2-31/P. 2-32)
19. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-29)
20. Tow mode switch (P. 2-30)
21. Shift selector lever (P. 5-10)
22. Power outlet (P. 2-31)
23. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-66)
24. Hazard lights (P. 2-28)
25. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-18)
26. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-16)
27. Rear sonar system off switch (P. 2-30)
28. Pedal position adjustment switch
(P. 3-16)
29. Lift gate open/close switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-9)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
1. Warning/indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine oil pressure gauge7. Automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture gauge (if so equipped)
8. Odometer/Twin trip odometer
9. Voltmeter
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METERS AND GAUGES
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orAnti-lock brake warning lightLow fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Automatic transmission check warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission park warning light
(model)Low windshield washer fluid warning lightMalfunction indicator light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeSecurity indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light
Check suspension warning light (if so
equipped)Automatic transmission position indicator lightTransfer 4LO position indicator light
(model)
Door open warning lightCruise main switch indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant tem-
perature high warning lightCruise set switch indicator lightVehicle dynamic control off indicator light
4WD warning light (model)4WD shift indicator light (model)
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and turn the ignition key to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,or,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
or,,,,,,,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock brake
warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the anti-lock brake system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the anti-
lock function ceases, but the regular braking
system continues to operate.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact a NISSAN dealer for repair.
Automatic transmission check
warning light
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the light
comes on for about 2 seconds. If the light comes
on at any other time, it may indicate the automatic
transmission system is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Automatic transmission park
warning light (
model)
WARNING
cIf the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P (Park) po-
sition will not function and the transfer
case is in neutral.
c
When parking, always make sure that the
4WD shift indicator light illuminates and
the parking brake is set. Failure to en-
gage the transfer position in 2WD, AUTO,
4H or 4LO could result in the vehicle
moving unexpectedly, resulting in seri-
ous personal injury or property damage.
cThe warning light may come on when
the ignition switch is ON and the auto-
matic transmission lever is shifted to
the P position while shifting the trans-
fer case between 4H and 4LO. Shift the
4WD shift switch to the 2WD, AUTO, 4H,
or 4LO position again to turn off the ATP
warning light when the warning light
comes on. (Before shifting the 4WD
switch into the 4LO position or out of
4LO in the 4H position, move the auto-
matic transmission selector lever into
the N position. Shift the selector leverinto the P position and make sure that
the 4WD shift indicator light is ON and
the ATP warning light is OFF.)
This light indicates that the automatic transmis-
sion parking function is not engaged. If the trans-
fer control is not secured in any drive position
while the automatic transmission selector lever is
in the P (Park) position, the transmission will
disengage and the drive wheels will not lock.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light comes on when the parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light
comes on while the engine is running with the
parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and
perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See “Brake fluid” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
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4WD warning light
(
model)
The 4WD warning light comes on when the key
switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the
engine is started.
If the engine or vehicle is not functioning properly,
the warning light will either remain illuminated or
blink. See “4WD warning light” in the “Starting
and driving” section.
CAUTION
cIf the warning light comes on or blinks
during operation, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
cDo not drive on dry hard surface roads
in the 4H or 4LO position. If the 4WD
warning light turns on when you are
driving on dry hard surface roads:
– in the AUTO or 4H position, shift the
4WD shift switch to 2WD.
– in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle,
move the automatic transmission
shift selector lever to the N position
and shift the 4WD shift switch to
2WD.cIf the warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E
(Empty) .There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge needle
reaches E (Empty) .
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is turned ON, this light
comes on for about 1 second and turns off.Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pres-
sure, the warning light will illuminate. If you select
the tire pressure information in the display (if so
equipped) , the FLAT TIRE warning message will
be displayed. The tire pressure for each tire will
also be displayed.
When the low tire pressure warning light illumi-
nates, you should stop and adjust the tire pres-
sure to the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information label
to turn the light OFF.
For additional information, see “Low tire pressure
warning system” in the “Starting and driving”
section and “Low tire pressure warning system”
in the “In case of emergency” section.
Tire pressure monitor system malfunction:
If the tire pressure monitor system is not function-
ing properly, the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute when the
ignition switch is turned on. The light will remain
on after the 1 minute. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
For additional information, see “Low tire pressure
warning system” in the “Starting and driving”
section.
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rollover air bags, and pre-tensioner seat belt sys-
tems need servicing and your vehicle must be
taken to a NISSAN dealer:
cThe supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pre-
tensioner seat belts may not function properly.
For additional details see “Supplemental restraint
system” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of this
manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemental
front air bag, supplemental side air bag,
curtain side-impact and rollover air bag
systems (if so equipped) and/or pre-
tensioner seat belt systems will not oper-
ate in an accident. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Automatic transmission
position indicator light
When the ignition key is turned to the ON posi-
tion, this indicator light shows the automatic
transmission selector lever position. See “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Cruise main switch indicator
light
The light comes on when the cruise control main
switch is pushed. The light goes out when the
main switch is pushed again. When the cruise
main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator
light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the light
blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate
the cruise control system is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
4WD shift indicator light
(
model)
The light should turn off within 1 second after
turning the ignition switch to ON.
While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indi-
cator light will illuminate the position selected by
the 4WD shift switch.
The 4WD shift indicator light may blink
while shifting from one drive mode to the
other.
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light ()
will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger seat
is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light operation,
see “Front passenger air bag and status light” in
the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light
(Blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
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