2013 NISSAN ARMADA steering

WARNING
Overloading or improper loading of a
trailer and its cargo can adversely affect
vehicle handling, braking and perfor-
mance and may lead to accidents.
CAUTION
●Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load
for the first 500 miles (800 km) . Your
engine, axle or other parts could be
damaged.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you
tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full
throttle. This helps the engine and other
parts of your vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
Your new vehicle was designed to be used pri-
marily to carry passengers and cargo. Remember
that towing a trailer places additional loads on
your vehicle’s engine, drive train, steering, brak-
ing and other systems.
A NISSAN Towing Guide (U.S. only) is available
on the website at www.nissanusa.com. This
guide includes information on trailer towing ca-
pability and the special equipment required for
proper towing.
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS
Maximum trailer loads
Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the
value specified in the “Towing
Load/Specification” chart found later in this sec-
tion. The total trailer load equals trailer weight
plus its cargo weight. ● When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.
(1,587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used.
The maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR) should not exceed the value specified
in the following “Towing Load/Specification”
chart. The GCWR equals the combined weight of the
towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo)
plus the total trailer load. Towing loads greater
than these or using improper towing equipment
could adversely affect vehicle handling, braking
and performance.
The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not
only related to the maximum trailer loads, but also
the places you plan to tow. Tow weights appro-
priate for level highway driving may have to be
reduced for low traction situations (for example,
on slippery boat ramps) .
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TOWING A TRAILER
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4. Peel off the tape and connect the jumperharness to the connector
2.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Install the aftermarket electric trailer brake controller according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Pre-towing tips
●Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
●
Keep the cargo load as low as possible in the
trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity low.
● Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
● Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
●
Determine the overall height of the vehicle and
trailer so the required clearance is known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
● Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
● Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
● When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
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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 com-
bination will help stabilize the vehicle
– 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 (if so equipped)
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.
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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

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

ShiftingAutomatic 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 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 .................6-9
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Push starting .................6-11
Starting the engine .............5-13
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-35
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-31
Tilting steering wheel ............3-30
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-94
Stop light .....................8-32
Storage ......................2-40
Overhead storage compartment ......2-43
Storage bin ................2-43, 2-47
Storage tray ...................2-40
Sunglasses case .................2-41
Sunglasses holder ................2-41
Sunroof ......................2-54
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-54
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 ......2-52
Fog light switch ...............2-34
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
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 ........2-36
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 .....................2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-28
T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-27, 3-4, 5-13
Third row power folding seats .........1-22Three-way catalyst
................5-2
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-30
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ...................6-4
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Tire chains ..................8-43
Tire placard ..................9-12
Tire pressure .................8-36
Tire rotation ..................8-43
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-45
Types of tires .................8-42
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-30
Wheels and tires ...............8-36
Wheel/tire size .................9-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .5-3
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-41
Towing 2-wheel drive models ............6-13
4-wheel drive models ............6-14
Flat towing ..................9-30
Towing load/specification ..........9-21
Tow truck towing ...............6-12
Trailer towing .................9-18
Tow mode switch ................2-38
Transceiver HomeLink Universal Transceiver ......2-58
Transmission Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-15
Travel (See registering your vehicle in
another country) .................9-10
Trip odometer ...................2-5
Turn signal switch ................2-33
10-6