2011 NISSAN ARMADA service indicator

Security indicator light
The security indicator light blinks whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the LOCK, OFF or ACC
position. This function indicates the NISSAN Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System is operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal-
functioning, the light will remain on while the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the en-
gine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer for
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ser-
vice as soon as possible. Please bring all
registered keys that you have when visiting
your NISSAN dealer for service.
SWITCH OPERATION
The windshield wiper and washer operates when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob toward
A(Slower) orB(Faster) . Also, the inter-
mittent operation speed varies in accor-
dance with the vehicle speed. (For example,
when the vehicle speed is high, the intermit-
tent operation speed will be faster.) NOTE:
You can turn on or turn off the driving
speed dependent intermittent wiper func-
tion. Refer to “Comfort & convenience set-
tings” in the “Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” sec-
tion later in this manual.
2Low (LO) — continuous low speed operation
3High (HI) — continuous high speed opera-
tion
Push the lever up
4to have one sweep opera-
tion (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.

CD/MP3 display mode
While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD
certain text might be able to be displayed (when
CD encoded with text is being used) .
Depending on how the CD or MP3/WMA CD is
encoded the following text might be able to be
displayed by touching the “Text” key:● Folder displays the name of the current
folder being accessed.
● File displays the name of the file currently
playing.
● Song displays the ID3 encoded tag of the
song name. ●
Album displays the ID3 encoded tag of the
album name.
● Artist displays the ID3 encoded tag of the
artist’s name.
● Disc displays the disc name of the CD cur-
rently playing.
● Track displays the name of the song on the
CD currently playing.
Some of this text or modes might not display
while playing a regular CD. Press the BACK
button to exit the CD text display screen.
FM/AM/SAT radio operation
FM/AM/SAT band select:
Pressing the RADIO AM·FM button will change
the band as follows:
AM ←→ FM or SAT* (satellite, if so equipped)
When the RADIO AM·FM button is pressed while
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position,
the radio will come on at the station last played.
The last station played will also come on when
the VOL/ON·OFF control knob is pressed ON.
*When the RADIO AM·FM button is pressed, the
satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an
optional satellite receiver and antenna are in-
stalled and an XM satellite radio service sub-
scription is active. Satellite radio is not available
in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
If a compact disc is playing when the RADIO
AM·FM button is pressed, the compact disc will
automatically be turned off and the last radio
station played will come on.
The FM stereo indicator ST will illuminate during
FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast
signal is weak, the radio will automatically change
from stereo to monaural reception.

●Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
● For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h) .
● Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.
● When 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.
● Crosswinds 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.
● 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.
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S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-36, 1-44, 1-49, 1-54
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-33
Screen (See NISSAN mobile entertainment
system) ......................4-79
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-2
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
Second row bench seats ...........1-6
Second row captain’s chair ..........1-5
Third row power folding seats .......1-23
Seatback pockets ................2-43
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-35
Infants and small children ..........1-35
Injured Person ................1-28
Larger children ................1-36
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-25
Pregnant women ...............1-28
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .......1-70
Rear center seat belt ............1-31
Seat belt extenders .............1-34
Seat belt maintenance ............1-34
Seat belts ...................1-25
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-33
Three-point type with retractor .......1-28
Seat belt warning light ..............2-18
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Automatic drive positioner ..........3-36
Front seats ...................1-2
Heated seats .................2-35 Manual front seat adjustment
.........1-2
Second row captain’s chair adjustment .....1-5
Security indicator light ..............2-20
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start ........2-27, 3-4, 5-13
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-23
Service
manual order form ...........9-35
Servicing air conditioner .............4-39
Setting button ...............4-9, 4-25
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-16
Shift lock release .................5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-33
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems) . . .1-69
Sonar Front system .................5-36
Rear system .................5-35
Spark plug replacement .............8-17
Speedometer ...................2-5
SRS warning label ................1-71
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Jump starting .................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Push starting .................6-10
Starting the engine .............5-13
Startup screen ..................4-19
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-36
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-31
Tilting steering wheel ............3-30
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-74
Stop light .....................8-32
Storage ......................2-40 Overhead storage compartment
......2-43
Storage bin ................2-44, 2-48
Storage tray ...................2-40
Sunglasses case .................2-42
Sunglasses holder ................2-42
Sunroof ......................2-55
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-55
Sun visors ....................3-31
Supplemental

air bag warning labels ......1-71
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-72, 2-18
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 ...............2-31
Automatic power window switch ......2-53
Fog light switch ...............2-34
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-30
Headlight control switch ..........2-30
Ignition switch .................5-9
Power door lock switch ............3-6
Rear sonar system off switch ........2-37
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-30
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-29
Turn signal switch ..............2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .....................2-37
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-28
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