2009 NISSAN ARMADA key fob

Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pushing and holding the
button on the
keyfob forlonger than 0.5 second.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for
25 seconds.
The panic alarm stops when:
cit has run for 25 seconds, or
cany button is pushed on the keyfob.
Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-
vated using the keyfob.
NOTE:
If you change the horn beep and lamp flash
feature with the keyfob, the display screen
(if so equipped) will not show the current
mode and cannot be used to change the
mode. Use the keyfob to return to the pre-
vious mode and re-enable the display
screen control.
To deactivate:Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds.The hazard warning lights will flash three times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
deactivated.
To activate:Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds
once more.
The hazard warning lights will flash once and the
horn will sound once to confirm that the horn
beep feature has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si-
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
Using the interior lights
Push thebutton on the keyfob once to turn
on the interior lights and puddle lamps (if so
equipped) .
For additional information, refer to “Interior light”
in the “Instruments and controls” section earlier in
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OPERATING THE MANUAL LIFT
GATE
The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors including the lift gate simulta-
neously.
To open the lift gate, pull up on the handle.
To close, lower and push the lift gate down se-
curely.
OPERATING THE POWER LIFT
GATE (if so equipped)
NOTE:
To open, close or reverse the power lift
gate, the shift selector lever must be in P
(Park) . Also, the power lift gate will not
operate if battery voltage is low. Addition-
ally, the glass hatch must be fully closed in
order to open, close or reverse the power
liftgate.Power Open:
The power lift gate automatically moves from the
fully closed position to the fully open position in
approximately5–8seconds. The power open
feature can be activated by the switch on the
keyfob, the instrument panel switch and by the
outside opener handle. The hazard lights flash
and a chime sounds to indicate the power open
sequence has been started.
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Rear pillar switch
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Instrument panel switch
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cThe lift gate can be opened by the instru-
ment panel switch and the keyfob even if the
vehicle is locked. The lift gate will individually
unlock and open. Once the lift gate is
closed, its lock will align to the vehicle’s lock
or unlock status.
cThe keyfob button must be held for 0.5 sec-
ond before the lift gate opens.
cThe lift gate must be unlocked to open it with
the outside opener handle.
cThe switch on the rear pillar cannot be used
to open the lift gate.
A warning chime will sound if the shift selector
lever is moved out of P (Park) during a power
open operation.
Power Close:
The power lift gate automatically moves from the
fully open position to the secondary position.
When the lift gate reaches the secondary posi-
tion, the cinching motor engages and pulls the lift
gate to its primary latch position. Power close
takes approximately7–10seconds. The power
close feature can be activated by the switch on
the keyfob, the instrument panel and the rear
pillar. The hazard lights flash and a chime sounds
to indicate the power close sequence has been
started.cIf the outside opener handle is activated
while the cinching motor is engaged, the
cinching motor will disengage and release
the latch.
cThe keyfob button must be held for 0.5 sec-
ond before the lift gate closes.
cThe switch on the rear pillar can only be used
to close the lift gate if the cancel switch is
not in the on position.
Reverse:
The power lift gate will reverse direction immedi-
ately during power open or power close if the
keyfob, instrument panel or rear pillar switch is
pressed or if the outside handle is lifted. A chime
will sound to announce the reversal.
Auto Reverse:
If an obstacle is detected during power open or
power close, a warning chime will sound and the
lift gate will reverse direction and return to the full
open or full close position. If a second obstacle is
detected, the lift gate motion will stop and the
drive motor will disengage. The lift gate will enter
manual mode.
A pinch strip is mounted on each side of the lift
gate. If an obstacle is detected by a pinch strip
during power close, the lift gate will reverse di-
rection and return to the full open position.NOTE:
If the pinch strip is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not operate.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the lift gate.
Manual Mode:
If power operation is not available, the lift gate
may be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available if the cancel switch is in the on
position, if multiple obstacles have been de-
tected in a single power cycle, or if battery volt-
age is low.
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Safe Mode:
If the lift gate gas stays
s1lose pressure, the
power lift gate safe mode is activated. When the
safe mode is activated, the lift gate slowly closes.
A continuous warning chime sounds until the lift
gate is in the fully down position. Then the lift gate
will be pulled to the closed and latched position
by a motor.
The power lift gate cannot be opened using the
switches at any time in the safe mode.
The auto reverse function remains active while
the lift gate is closing in the safe mode.
Do not operate the lift gate again until it is
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
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.
CANCEL SWITCH
Press the switch toward the CANCEL position to
disable the rear pillar switch. The lift gate can still
be opened and closed using the switch on the
instrument panel and keyfob. The lift gate can
also be opened manually with the outside handle
if the lift gate is unlocked.
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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
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Power lift gate release
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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.3. Adjust the driver’s seat, accelerator and
brake pedals, and outside mirrors to the
desired positions by manually operating
each adjusting switch. For additional infor-
mation, see “Seats” in the “Safety—Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” section and “Pedal position adjust-
ment” and “Outside mirrors” earlier in this
section.
During this step, do not turn the ignition to
any position other than ON.
4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds,
push the memory switch (1 or 2) .
The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will come on and stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch.
After the indicator light goes off, the se-
lected positions are stored in the selected
memory (1 or 2) .
If a new memory is stored in the same memory
switch, the previous memory will be deleted.
Linking a keyfob to a stored memory
position
Each keyfob can be linked to a stored memory
position (memory switch 1 or 2) with the follow-
ing procedure.1. Follow the steps for storing a memory posi-
tion.
2. While the indicator light for the memory
switch being set is illuminated for 5 sec-
onds, press the
button on the keyfob.
The indicator light will blink. After the indica-
tor light goes off, the keyfob is linked to that
memory setting.
With the key removed from the ignition switch or
the ignition switch is moved to OFF, press
the
button on the keyfob. The driver’s seat,
accelerator and brake pedals, and outside mir-
rors will move to the memorized position.
NOTE:
If a new memory position is saved to the
memory switch, the keyfob automatically
re-links.
Confirming memory storage
cTurn the ignition ON and push the SET
switch. If the main memory has not been
stored, the indicator light will come on for
approximately 0.5 seconds. When the
memory has stored the position, the indica-
tor light will stay on for approximately 5 sec-
onds.
cIf the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, the memory storage function will
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Remote Key Response Horn:Select to turn
on or turn off the horn beep mode used when the
LOCK button on the keyfob is pressed.
NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.Remote Key Response Lights:Select to turn
on or turn off the hazard indicator flash mode
used when the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the
keyfob is pressed.
NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.
Auto Re-Lock Time:Select to set the length of
time before doors automatically re-lock.
Selective Door Unlock:When this item is
turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked first
after the door unlock operation. When the door
handle request switch on the driver’s or front
passenger’s side door is pushed to be unlocked,
only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All
the doors can be unlocked if the door unlock
operation is performed again within 5 seconds.
When this item is turned to off, all the doors will
be unlocked after the door unlock operation is
performed once.
Intelligent Key Lock / Unlock:Select to turn
on or turn off the door lock/unlock function by
pushing the door handle request switch.Intelligent Key Lock Reply:Select to change
the sound of the Intelligent Key mode used when
a door handle request switch is pushed to lock.
Select to turn off all sounds made when a door
handle request switch is pushed, by selecting the
“OFF” key.
Intelligent Key Unlock Reply:Select to
change the sound of the Intelligent Key mode
used when a door handle request switch is
pushed to unlock.
Select to turn off all sounds made when a door
handle request switch is pushed, by selecting the
“OFF” key.
Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit:Select to turn
on or turn off the driver’s seat moving backwards
for easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF
position and the driver’s door is opened. After
getting into the vehicle and pushing the ignition
switch to the ACC position, the driver’s seat
moves to the previous position.
Return All Settings to Default:Select to
change all the comfort and convenience systems
to their default settings.
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Auto Interior Illumination:Select to turn on or
turn off the illumination of the interior lights when
any door is unlocked.
Auto Headlights Sensitivity:Select to adjust
the sensitivity of the automatic headlights higher
(right) or lower (left) .
Auto Headlights Off Delay:Select to changex
the duration of the automatic headlight off timer
from 0, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 second
periods.
Speed Sensing Wiper Interval:Select to turn
on or turn off the wiper interval adjusted automati-
cally according to the vehicle speed.Remote Key Response Horn:Select to turn
on or turn off the horn chirp mode used when the
LOCK button on the keyfob is pressed.
NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.
Remote Key Response Lights:Select to turn
on or turn off the hazard indicator flash mode
used when the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the
keyfob is pressed.NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.
Auto Re-Lock Time:Select to set the length of
time before doors automatically re-lock.
Selective Door Unlock:When this item is
turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked first
after the door unlock operation. When the door
handle request switch on the driver’s or front
passenger’s side door is pushed to be unlocked,
only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All
the doors can be unlocked if the door unlock
operation is performed again within 5 seconds.
When this item is turned to off, all the doors will
be unlocked after the door unlock operation is
performed once.
Intelligent Key Lock / Unlock:Select to turn
on or turn off the door lock/unlock function by
pushing the door handle request switch.
Intelligent Key Lock Reply:Select to change
the sound of the Intelligent Key mode used when
a door handle request switch is pushed to lock.
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