2013 NISSAN ARMADA fuel cap

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.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. See “Capacities
and recommended fuel/lubricants” earlier in this
section. NISSAN recommends the use of an
energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel
economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label should not
be used as they could cause engine damage.Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not neces-
sary when the proper oil type is used and main-
tenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-16
A
Adjusting pedal position ............3-31
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-57
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-64
Air bag warning labels .............1-71
Air bag warning light ...........1-72, 2-18
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ...........4-43
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Heater and air conditioner controls . . . .4-40
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-42
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-43
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-26
Anchor point locations .............1-42
Antenna .....................4-95
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-14
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-32
Audible reminders ...............2-20
Audio system ..................4-44
Bluetooth audio..............4-90
Compact disc (CD) player .....4-64, 4-72FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player
..............4-61, 4-68
Audio System iPod Player .............4-85, 4-87
Audio system Radio ....................4-44
Audio System Settings ...............4-61, 4-68
Audio system Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-94
USB interface ............4-79, 4-81
Autolight switch .................2-31
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .........3-37
Automatic power window switch .....2-52
Automatic

transmission position
indicator light ................2-25
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-15
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-33
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .......................2-8
B
Battery ......................8-14
Charge warning light ............2-15
Before starting the engine ...........5-13
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-16
Block heater Engine ....................5-39
Bluetooth audio................4-90 Bluetooth
hands-free phone
system .................4-96, 4-111
Booster seats ..................1-53
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-32
Brake fluid ..................8-12
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-32
Brake system ................5-31
Brake warning light .............2-14
Brake wear indicators ........2-20, 8-23
Parking brake operation ..........5-19
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-23
Brakes ......................8-23
Break-in schedule ...............5-22
Brightness/contrast button .......4-15, 4-30
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-33
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-13
Bulb replacement ................8-32
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row) .....1-4
Cargo light ...................2-58
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
Car
phone or CB radio .............4-96
CD care and cleaning .............4-93
CD player (See audio system) .....4-64, 4-72
Check tire pressure ...............2-25

Child restraints.......1-34, 1-35, 1-36, 1-38
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-36, 1-44, 1-48, 1-53
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-42
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-41
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ...........7-2
Clock (models with navigation system) . . .4-11, 4-25
Clock set .................4-11, 4-25
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ..............5-38
Compact disc (CD) player ........4-64, 4-72
Console box ................2-40, 2-46
Control panel buttons ..............4-16
Brightness/contrast button ......4-15, 4-30
Enter button ...............4-4, 4-16
Setting button .............4-9, 4-23
Without navigation system ..........4-4
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-94
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-40
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-42
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruise control ..................5-20
Cup holders ...................2-44
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . . .1-69 D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-33
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...............2-30
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player .......4-76
Dimensions and weights .............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-33
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ........4-4,
4-16
Distance to empty .............4-7, 4-20
Door locks .....................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic ...........3-37
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-38
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-15
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-22
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-31
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Block heater .................5-39
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8Checking engine oil level
...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-13
Engine oil pressure gauge ............2-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .........2-15
Enter button .................4-4, 4-16
Event data recorders ..............9-33
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Extended storage switch ............8-27
Eyeglass case ..................2-41
F
Flashers

(See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Engine coolant .................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Fog light switch .................2-34
10-2

Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-64
Front seats .....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-22
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-28
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ...............9-4
Fuel recommendation .............9-3
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-25, 3-28
Fuses .......................8-23
Fusible links ...................8-25
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ....................2-58
Gascap .....................3-28
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .....................2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-7
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-5
Voltmeter ....................2-8
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glass hatch ...................3-28
Glove box .....................2-41
Glove box lock ..................2-41 H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth ................4-96, 4-111
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-30
Headlight control switch ............2-30
Headlights ................... .8-30
Heated

seats ...................2-34
Heated steering wheel .............2-35
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-40
Heater operation ...............4-41
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-42
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ........2-58
Hood release ...................3-23
Hook Luggage hook ................2-48
Horn .......................2-34
I
Ignition switch ...................5-9
Image viewer ...................4-31
Immobilizer system .........2-27, 3-4, 5-13
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-18
Increasing fuel economy .............5-22
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ....................2-13
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-33
Inside mirror ...................3-32
Instrument brightness control ..........2-33Instrument panel
...............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-33
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-14
Key operation ................3-15
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation .......3-17
Troubleshooting guide ............3-22
Warning signals ...............3-22
Interior light ....................2-56
iPod Player................4-85, 4-87
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-38
J
Jump starting ...................6-9
K
K

ey.........................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 .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emission control information label .....9-11
10-3

Engine serial number............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-71
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-38
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-12
Lift gate ......................3-23
Lift gate release .................3-27
Light Air bag warning light .........1-72, 2-18
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-32
Bulb 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 ................2-57
Security indicator light ............2-20
Warning/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
................2-41
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) ..........2-49
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information) ........2-47
M
Maintenance Changing the maintenance interval . .4-8, 4-21
Displaying the maintenance notice
reminder .................4-8, 4-22
General maintenance .............8-2
Inside the vehicle ...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Resetting the maintenance interval . .4-8, 4-21
Seat belt maintenance ............1-34
Setting .................4-8, 4-21
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-19
Manual vent windows ..............2-54
Map lights ....................2-58
Map pocket ....................2-42
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-33
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-33Inside mirror
.................3-32
Outside mirror control ............3-35
Outside mirrors ...............3-35
Vanity mirror .................3-32
Moonroof .....................2-54
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key ..........3-2, 3-12
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-27, 3-4, 5-13
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-122
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-4
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 . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Outside mirror control ..............3-35
Outside mirrors .................3-35
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-11
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-34
10-4

Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-34
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-19
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-30
Pedal position adjustment ............3-31
Personal lights ..................2-57
Phone, Bluetooth hands-free
system ..................4-96, 4-111
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-38
Power rear windows .............2-52
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-31
Power vent windows .............2-53
Power windows ...............2-51
Rear power windows ............2-52
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-3
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-36, 1-44, 1-48, 1-53
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-24
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, 4-23
Push starting ...................6-11 R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-96
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..............4-61, 4-68
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-94
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test .....................9-33
Rear center seat belt ..............1-30
Rear power windows ..............2-52
Rear seat air conditioner ............4-42
Rear sonar system ................5-35
Rear sonar system off switch ..........2-36
RearView
Monitor................4-33
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-30
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-29
Recorders Event data ..................9-33
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Remote keyless entry system ...........3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-32
Resetting the fuel economy ........4-7, 4-20
Roof rack .....................2-49
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-36, 1-44, 1-48, 1-53
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-32Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Second row bench seats ...........1-5
Second row captain’s chair ..........1-4
Third row power folding seats .......1-22
Seatback pockets ................2-42
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-34
Infants and small children ..........1-35
Injured Person ................1-27
Larger children ................1-35
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-24
Pregnant women ...............1-27
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .......1-70
Rear center seat belt ............1-30
Seat belt extenders .............1-33
Seat belt maintenance ............1-34
Seat belts ...................1-24
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-33
Three-point type with retractor .......1-27
Seat belt warning light ..............2-18
Seats Adjustment .................. .1-2
Automatic

drive positioner ..........3-37
Front seats ...................1-2
Heated seats .................2-34
Second row captain’s chair adjustment .....1-4
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 ...........9-34
Servicing air conditioner .............4-43
Setting button ...............4-9, 4-23
10-5

RECOMMENDED FUEL (without
Flexible Fuel Vehicle [FFV] option):
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
●Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door
label 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.
● Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst. ●
Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or
E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad-
versely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle. Dam-
age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.
● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia-
tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
For additional information, see “Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical
and consumer information” section.
FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLE (FFV)
FUEL RECOMMENDATION (if so
equipped):
If your vehicle is equipped as a Flexible Fuel
vehicle (FFV) your vehicle is designed to use
(E-85) Fuel Ethanol, “Regular” unleaded regular
gasoline or any percentage of the two fuels com-
bined.
CAUTION
● Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
For additional information, see “Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants in the “Technical
and consumer information” section of this
manual.
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:
● Engine oil with API Certification Mark
● Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in
the “Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
See Tire and Loading Information label.
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For additional
information, see “Wheels and tires” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
GAS STATION INFORMATION