2010 NISSAN ARMADA towing

3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal-anced as described earlier in this section.
● Be 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.
● Use the Tow Mode or downshift the trans-
mission to a lower gear for engine braking
when driving down steep or long hills. This
will help slow the vehicle without applying
the brakes.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
● NISSAN recommends that the cruise con-
trol not be used while towing a trailer.
● Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits. ●
Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
● When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
● Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
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
Using tow mode is recommended when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the
TOW MODE switch to activate tow mode. The
indicator light on the TOW MODE switch illumi-
nates when tow mode is selected. Press the
TOW MODE switch again to turn tow mode off.
Tow mode is automatically cancelled when the
ignition switch is turned OFF.
Tow mode includes the following features: ●
Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shifts
when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up a
grade.
● Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — automati-
cally downshifts when driving down a grade
with a trailer or heavy load to help control
vehicle speed.
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.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
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CAUTION
●Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
● DO NOT tow any automatic transmis-
sion vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground (flat towing) . Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrication.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Automatic Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.

Tire pressureLow tire pressure warning light ......2-16
Tire pressure display ...........4-6, 4-22
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder . . .4-6, 4-22
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-37
Tow mode switch ................2-38
Towing 2-wheel drive models ............6-12
4-wheel drive models ............6-13
Flat towing ..................9-28
Tow truck towing ..............6-11
Towing load/specification .........9-20
Trailer towing ................9-17
Transceiver HomeLink Universal Transceiver .....2-58
Transmission Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-14
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) .....................9-10
Trip odometer ...................2-5
Turn signal switch ................2-33
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-29
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-31
Variable voltage control system ........8-15
Vehicle dimensions and weights ........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . . . .5-30 Vehicle electronic system
........4-13, 4-29
Vehicle identification ..............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . .9-10
Vehicle loading information ...........9-13
Vehicle recovery .............6-13, 6-14
Vehicle security system .............2-25
Vehicle security system
(NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-27, 3-4, 5-12
Ventilators ....................4-35
Visors ......................3-31
Voice recognition system ...........4-118
Voltmeter .....................2-8
W
Warning 4WD warning light............

.2-16
Air bag warning light .........1-68, 2-18
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-14
Battery charge warning light ........2-15
Brake warning light .............2-14
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-34
Low fuel warning light . . . .2-16, 2-18, 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light ......2-16
Low washer fluid warning light .......2-24
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-62
Seat belt warning light ...........2-18
Vehicle security system ...........2-25
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-67 Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders
..................2-13
Warning lights ..................2-13
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-28
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . . . .9-9
Wheels and tires ................8-34
Wheel/tire size ..................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country .................9-10
Window washer fluid ..............8-13
Windows Locking passengers’ windows .......2-51
Manual vent windows ............2-53
Power rear windows ............2-52
Power vent windows ............2-53
Power windows ...............2-50
Rear power windows ............2-52
Windshield wiper and washer switch .....2-28
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-28
Wiper blades ................8-19
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