2008 NISSAN ARMADA service

Unleaded Gasoline Only. This section only cov-
ers those subjects that are unique to Flexible Fuel
vehicles.
CAUTION
Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door la-
bel can operate on E-85. Fuel system or
other damage can occur if E-85 is used in
vehicles that are not designed to run on
E-85.
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel etha-
nol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
WARNING
cEthanol vapors are extremely flam-
mable and could cause serious per-
sonal injury.
cNever have any smoking materials lit in
or near the vehicle when removing the
fuel filler cap or filling the tank.
cDo not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and
never use it near an open flame.
Fuel requirements
Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded regu-
lar gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research oc-
tane number 91) , or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of
these two.
For the best starting and vehicle driveability re-
sults, do not continually switch between E-85
and unleaded regular gasoline. If you must switch
fuels, NISSAN recommends the following:
cdo not switch when the fuel gauge indicates
less than 1/4 full
cadd more than 5 gallons of fuel
coperate the vehicle immediately after refuel-
ing for a period of at least 5 minutes
NOTE:
When the ambient temperature is above
90°F (32°C) , you may experience hard start-
ing and rough idle following start up even if
the above recommendations are followed.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuit-
able for use when ambient temperatures fall be-
low 0°F (-18°C) . In the range of 0°F (-18°C) to
32°F (0°C) , you may experience an increase in
the time it takes for you engine to start, and a
deterioration in drivability (sags and/or hesita-
tions) until the engine is fully warmed up.Fuel consumption
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gal-
lon than gasoline, you will experience an increase
in fuel consumption. You can expect your fuel
mileage to decrease by about 30% compared to
gasoline operation.
Replacement parts
Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle
(FFV) are designed to be compatible with etha-
nol. Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced
with correct ethanol compatible parts.
CAUTION
Replacing fuel system components with
non-ethanol compatible components can
damage your vehicle and may also affect
the warranty coverage.
Maintenance
If you operate your vehicle using E-85 fuel, follow
the correct maintenance log shown in the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”.
CAUTION
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than
85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty
in cold starting and may affect drivability.
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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
Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
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 Type S 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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To drive away:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
cWhen going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading and/or overheating. However, for
long steep grades, do not stay in 1st gear
when driving above 35 MPH (56 km/h) or
2nd gear when driving above 58 MPH (93
km/h) .
cIf the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioner
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.cTrailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
cAvoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
cFor the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h) .
cHave your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.
cWhen making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
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.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to
allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the ve-
hicle– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or
applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the
brakes and pull to the side of the road in a
safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal-
anced as described earlier in this section.
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.
cDownshift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.
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.
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Automatic Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dollyMUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels.Alwaysfollow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.
WARNING
Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.
Installing a snowplow may affect vehicle
handling. This may cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle and could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal injury.DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
SNOW PLOW UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for your
vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations
and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment pro-
cedures, this manual is the same one used by the
factory-trained technicians working at NISSAN
dealerships. Also available are genuine NISSAN
Owner’s Manuals, and genuine NISSAN Service
and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models.
For USA
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manualsfor the 2000 model
year and later contact:
Tweddle Litho Company
1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manualsfor the 1999 model
year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:
Resolve Corporation
20770 Westwood Drive
Strongsville, OH 44149
1-800-247-5321For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manualsfor this model year
and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:
Resolve Corporation
20770 Westwood Drive
Strongsville, OH 44149
1-800-247-5321
For Canada
To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Ser-
vice Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact
your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num-
ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your area
call the NISSAN Information Center at 1-800-
387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representa-
tive will assist you.
Also available are genuine NISSAN Service and
Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models.
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely
event, there is some important information you
should know.
Many insurance companies routinely authorize
the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to
cut costs, among other reasons.
Insist on the use of genuine NISSAN
collision parts!
If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts
made to NISSAN’s original exacting specifica-
tions – if you want to help it to last and hold its
resale value, the solution is simple.Tell your
insurance agent and your repair shop to
only use Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts.
NISSAN does not warrant non-NISSAN parts,
nor does NISSAN’s warranty apply to damage
caused by a non-genuine part.
Using Genuine NISSAN Parts can help protect
your personal safety, preserve your warranty pro-
tection and maintain the resale value of your
vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using
Genuine NISSAN Parts may prevent or limit un-
necessary excess wear and tear expenses at the
end of your lease.
NISSAN designs its hoods with crumple zones to
minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the
windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Non-
genuine (imitation) parts may not provide such
built-in safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts of-
ten show premature wear, rust and corrosion.
OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-16
A
Active Head Restraint..............1-9
Adjusting pedal position............3-27
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-48
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-55
Air bag warning labels.............1-63
Air bag warning light...........1-63, 2-18
Air cleaner housing filter............8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service...........4-41
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations.............9-7
Heater and air conditioner controls. . . .4-38
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-40
Servicing air conditioner..........4-41
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-27
Anchor point locations.............1-31
Antenna.....................4-77
Anti-lock brake warning light......2-13, 2-14
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-28
Audible reminders................2-20
Audio system..................4-41
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-52Compact disc (CD) player.........4-60
Audio System
CompactFlash (CF) player.........4-62
Audio system
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-49
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-57
Audio System
Music Box hard-disk drive audio
system....................4-64
Audio system
Radio....................4-41
Rear audio controls.............4-77
Audio System
Settings................4-49, 4-57
Audio system
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-75
Autolight switch.................2-33
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-31
Automatic power window switch.....2-55
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-27
Driving with automatic
transmission.............5-12, 5-13
Transmission selector lever lock
release....................5-15
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-29
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge.......................2-8AUX jack.................4-55, 4-62
B
Battery......................8-13
Charge warning light............2-15
Before starting the engine...........5-11
Belt (See drive belt)..............8-15
Block heater
Engine....................5-34
BluetoothThands-free phone
system..................4-94, 4-108
Booster seats..................1-43
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-28
Brake fluid..................8-12
Brake light (See stop light).........8-30
Brake system................5-27
Brake warning light.............2-14
Brake wear indicators........2-20, 8-22
Parking brake operation..........5-16
Self-adjusting brakes............8-22
Brakes......................8-22
Break-in schedule................5-19
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-35
Brightness/contrast button.......4-16, 4-34
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-13
Bulb replacement................8-30
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NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system................2-29, 3-3, 5-11
NISSAN voice recognition system......4-117
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-5
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 . .9-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-15
Engine oil viscosity..............9-6
Outside mirror control.............3-29
Outside mirrors.................3-29
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-10
Owner’s manual order form..........9-33
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-33
P
Parking
Parking brake operation..........5-16
Parking/parking on hills...........5-26
Pedal position adjustment...........3-27
Personal lights.................2-59Phone, BluetoothThands-free
system..................4-94, 4-108
Power
Power door locks...............3-5
Power outlet.................2-40
Power rear windows............2-54
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-27
Power vent windows............2-55
Power windows...............2-53
Rear power windows............2-54
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-3
Precautions on child
restraints............1-26, 1-37, 1-43
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-16
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-48
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-62
Programmable features..........4-9, 4-26
Push starting..................6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-93
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-52
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-49
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-57
Rear audio controls.............4-77Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-75
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-31
Rear audio controls...............4-77
Rear center seat belt..............1-22
Rear power windows..............2-54
Rear seat air conditioner............4-40
Rear sonar system...............5-30
Rear sonar system off switch.........2-38
Rear view monitor................4-34
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-31
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-31
Recorders
Event data..................9-32
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Remote controller (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system).............4-80
Remote keyless entry system..........3-6
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-31
Resetting the fuel economy........4-5, 4-22
Roof rack....................2-52
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Child seat belts........1-26, 1-37, 1-43
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-31
Screen (See NISSAN mobile entertainment
system).....................4-80
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment........1-4
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Second row bench seats..........1-6
Second row captain’s chair.........1-5
Third row power folding seats.......1-15
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-18
Infants and small children.........1-19
Injured Person................1-20
Larger children...............1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-16
Pregnant women..............1-20
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-62
Rear center seat belt............1-22
Seat belt extenders.............1-26
Seat belt maintenance...........1-26
Seat belts..................1-16
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-25
Three-point type with retractor.......1-20
Seat belt warning light.............2-17
Seatback pockets................2-45
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Automatic drive positioner.........3-31
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-37
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Second row captain’s chair adjustment.....1-5
Security indicator light.............2-19
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start........2-29, 3-3, 5-11
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-22
Service manual order form...........9-33
Servicing air conditioner............4-41
Setting button...............4-9, 4-26
Shift lock release................5-15
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-14Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-25
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). . .1-60
Sonar
Front system.............2-39, 5-31
Rear system.................5-30
Spark plug replacement............8-16
Speedometer...................2-5
SRS warning label...............1-63
Starting
Before starting the engine.........5-11
Jump starting.................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting................6-10
Starting the engine.............5-11
Startup screen.................4-20
Steering
Heated steering wheel...........2-37
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-27
Tilting steering wheel............3-27
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-75
Stop light....................8-30
Storage.....................2-42
Overhead storage compartment......2-45
Storage bin................2-46, 2-50
Storage tray...................2-42
Sun visors....................3-28
Sunglasses case................2-44
Sunglasses holder...............2-44
Sunroof.....................2-56
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-63
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-63, 2-18
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-55
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-63Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-48
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-48
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-33
Automatic power window switch.....2-55
Fog light switch...............2-35
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-32
Headlight control switch..........2-32
Ignition switch................5-8
Power door lock switch...........3-5
Rear sonar system off switch.......2-38
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-31
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-31
Turn signal switch..............2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-38
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-30
T
Tachometer....................2-6
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-15
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start.............2-29, 3-3, 5-11
Third row power folding seats.........1-15
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-27
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