2012 NISSAN ARMADA roof rack

1. Roof rack (P. 2-50)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-14)
3. Glass hatch (P. 3-28)
4. Rear window washer (P.2-29)
5. Glass hatch release (P.3-28)
6. Lift gate release (P. 3-27)
7. Rearview monitor (if so equipped)(P.4-33)
8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-33)
9. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-28, P. 9-4, 9-5)
10. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-28)
11. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-7)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
0-4Illustrated table of contents

Sunglasses holder............................. 2-42
Map pockets .................................. 2-43
Seatback pocket .............................. 2-43
Overhead console ............................. 2-43
Cup holders .................................. 2-44
2nd row center console (if so equipped) .........2-47
Cargo area storage bin ......................... 2-48
Luggage hooks ................................ 2-48
Roof rack ..................................... 2-50
Windows ........................................ 2-51
Power windows ............................... 2-51
Power vent windows (if so equipped) ............2-54
Manual vent windows (if so equipped) ...........2-54
Moonroof (if so equipped) ......................... 2-55
Automatic moonroof ........................... 2-55Interior light
...................................... 2-56
Console light .................................. 2-57
Personal lights ................................... 2-58
Map lights ....................................... 2-58
Cargo light ...................................... 2-58
HomeLink universal transceiver (if so equipped) .....2-59
Programming HomeLink .......................2-59
Programming HomeLink for Canadian
customers .................................... 2-60
Operating the HomeLink universal
transceiver .................................... 2-61
Programming trouble-diagnosis .................2-61
Clearing the programmed information ............2-61
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button......2-61
If your vehicle is stolen ......................... 2-61

ROOF RACK
WARNING
●Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is
loaded at or near the cargo carrying
capacity, especially if the significant
portion of that load is carried on the
roof rack.
● Heavy loading of the roof rack has the
potential to affect the vehicle stability
and handling during sudden or abnor-
mal handling maneuvers.
● Roof rack load should be evenly
distributed.
● Do not exceed maximum roof rack load
weight capacity.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing items
from the roof rack. If you cannot comfort-
ably lift the items onto the roof rack from
the ground, use a ladder or stool.
LIC1177
2-50Instruments and controls

Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof
rack. Do not load more than 200 lbs (91 kg) on
entire roof rack. Be sure load is evenly distributed
across both crossbars. Be careful that your ve-
hicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear) . The GVWR and GAWR
are located on the F.M.V.S.S. label (located on
the driver’s door pillar) . For more information
regarding GVWR and GAWR, refer to “Vehicle
loading information” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section later in this manual.The crossbars can be adjusted forward and
backward. Loosen the thumbwheel
1and ad-
just the crossbar to the desired position. Tighten
the thumbwheel. Place your luggage on the bars
and secure the luggage with rope to the utility
loops
2. Do not place luggage on the side rails
or tie rope directly to the side rails. Always be
sure the thumbwheels are fully tightened to keep
the crossbar in place. Do not use utility loops for
any purpose other than securing luggage.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
● Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, or for a
period of time after the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s
door is opened during this period of time, the
power to the windows is canceled.
LIC1200
WINDOWS
Instruments and controls2-51

●Do not drive across steep slopes. In-
stead drive either straight up or straight
down the slopes. Off-road vehicles can
tip over sideways much more easily
than they can forward or backward.
● Many hills are too steep for any vehicle.
If you drive up them, you may stall. If
you drive down them, you may not be
able to control your speed. If you drive
across them, you may roll over.
● Do not shift gears while driving on
downhill grades as this could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.
● Stay alert when driving to the top of a
hill. At the top there could be a drop-off
or other hazard that could cause an
accident.
● If your engine stalls or you cannot make
it to the top of a steep hill, never at-
tempt to turn around. Your vehicle
could tip or roll over. Always back
straight down in R (Reverse) gear and
apply brakes to control your speed.
● Heavy braking going down a hill could
cause your brakes to overheat and fade,
resulting in loss of control and an acci-
dent. Apply brakes lightly and use a low
gear to control your speed. ●
Unsecured cargo can be thrown around
when driving over rough terrain. Prop-
erly secure all cargo so it will not be
thrown forward and cause injury to you
or your passengers.
● To avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity of the roof rack and evenly
distribute the load. Secure heavy loads
in the cargo area as far forward and as
low as possible. Do not equip the ve-
hicle with tires larger than specified in
this manual. This could cause your ve-
hicle to roll over.
● Do not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel when driving off-road.
The steering wheel could move sud-
denly and injure your hands. Instead
drive with your fingers and thumbs on
the outside of the rim.
● Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers have
their seat belts fastened.
● Lower your speed when encountering
strong crosswinds. With a higher center
of gravity, your NISSAN is more af-
fected by strong side winds. Slower
speeds ensure better vehicle control. ●
Do not drive beyond the performance
capability of the tires, even with 4WD
engaged.
● For 4WD equipped vehicles, do not at-
tempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
● Do not attempt to test a 4WD equipped
vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer
(such as the dynamometers used by
some states for emissions testing) , or
similar equipment even if the other two
wheels are raised off the ground. Make
sure you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may
result in drivetrain damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or per-
sonal injury.
● Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
5-8Starting and driving

WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheels18 x 8.0JJ
20 x 8.0JJ
Tires P265/70R18
P275/60R20
Spare tire Full size
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length in (mm)207.7 (5,275)
Overall width in (mm)79.3 (2,016)
Overall height 2wd with roof rack in (mm)77.2 (1,962)
4wd with roof rack in (mm)78.0 (1,982)
Front Track 18 inch tire in (mm)67.5 (1,715)
20 inch tire in (mm)67.5 (1,715)
Rear Track 18 inch tire in (mm)67.5 (1,715)
20 inch tire in (mm)67.5 (1,715)
Wheelbase in (mm)123.2 (3,130)
Gross vehicle weight rating lb (kg) See the “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.
S.S. certification label” on thecenter pillar between the
driver’s side front and rear doors.
Gross axle weight rating
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
9-10Technical and consumer information

J
Jump starting ...................6-8
K
Key.........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement ...........8-27
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-17
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-7
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-12
Emission control information label .....9-12
Engine serial number ............9-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-12
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-11
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-71
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-38
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-13
Lift gate ......................3-23
Lift gate release .................3-27
Light Air bag warning light .........1-72, 2-18
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-32Bulb check/instrument panel
........2-13
Bulb replacement ..............8-32
Charge warning light ............2-15
Fog light switch ...............2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-30
Headlight control switch ..........2-30
Headlights ..................8-30
Interior light ..................2-56
Light bulbs ..................8-30
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-24
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-66
Personal lights ................2-58
Security indicator light ............2-20
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arning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-13
Lights Map lights ..................2-58
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
Glove box lock ................2-42
Lift gate release ...............3-27
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-25, 3-28
Low fuel warning light .......2-16, 2-18, 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-24
Luggage hook ..................2-48
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-50
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-14
Luggage storage (see vehicle loading
information) ....................2-48 M
Maintenance Changing the maintenance interval . .4-7, 4-23
Displaying the maintenance notice
reminder .................4-8, 4-24
General maintenance .............8-2
Inside the vehicle ...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Resetting the maintenance interval . .4-8, 4-24
Seat belt maintenance ............1-34
Setting .................4-7, 4-23
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-19
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Manual vent windows ..............2-54
Map lights ....................2-58
Map pocket ....................2-43
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-33
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-32
Inside mirror .................3-32
Outside mirror control ............3-34
Outside mirrors .............. .3-34
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anity mirror .................3-32
Moonroof .....................2-55
Music Box hard-disk drive audio system . . .4-63
10-4

N
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ ..........3-2, 3-12
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES) .......................4-77
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-27, 3-4, 5-13
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-118
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Outside mirror control ..............3-34
Outside mirrors .................3-34
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-35
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-35 P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-19
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-30
Pedal position adjustment ............3-30
Personal lights ..................2-58
Phone, Bluetooth hands-free
system ..................4-92, 4-107
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-39
Power rear windows .............2-53
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-31
Power vent windows .............2-54
Power windows ...............2-51
Rear power windows ............2-53
Precautions Maintenance

precautions ...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-3
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-36, 1-44,
1-49, 1-54
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-25
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-57
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .........1-70
Programmable features ..........4-9, 4-25
Push starting ...................6-10 R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-91
Compact Disc (CD) changer ........4-51
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer ....................4-48
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-56
Rear audio controls .............4-76
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-74
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test ........................9-34
Rear audio controls ...............4-76
Rear center seat belt ..............1-31
Rear power windows ..............2-53
Rear seat air conditioner ............4-38
Rear sonar system ................5-35
Rear sonar system off switch ..........2-37
RearView Monitor ................4-33
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-30
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-29
Recorders Event data ..................9-34
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-8
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-11
Remote controller (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system) ..............4-79
Remote keyless entry system ...........3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-33
Resetting the fuel economy ........4-5, 4-21
Roof rack .....................2-50
10-5