2017 NISSAN ARMADA lights

SIC3668Type A (if so equipped)
JVI1505XType B (if so equipped)
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
*1Turn the switch to theposition:
The front parking, side marker, tail, license plate
and instrument lights will come on.
*2Turn the switch to theposition:
Headlights will come on and all the other lights
remain on.
SIC3669
Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position
*1.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the head-
light switch to the OFF,
orposition.
The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off the
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

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headlights when it is light.
The headlights will also be turned on automa-
tically at twilight or in rainy weather (when the
windshield wiper is operated continuously) .
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and this
condition is continued, the headlights remain on
for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and open any door then close all
the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to
180 seconds. The factory default setting is 45
seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
“How to use SETTING button” (P.4-13) .
SIC3784A
Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
*Alocated on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.
SIC3670
Headlight beam select
*1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
*2To select the high beam, push the lever forward
while the switch is in theposition. Pull it
back to select the low beam.
*3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the headlight
switch is in the OFF position.

Battery saver system
A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in theorposition and the ignition switch in the OFF or
LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the lights will automatically turn off after
a period of time when the ignition switch has
been pushed to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights automatically turn
off, the lights will turn on when the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the headlights turn off automatically.
SIC2275
Headlight aiming control
Depending on the number of occupants in the
vehicle and the load it is carrying, the headlight
axis may be higher than desired. If the vehicle is
traveling on a hilly road, the headlights may
directly hit the rearview mirror of the vehicle
ahead or the windshield of the oncoming
vehicle. The light axis can be lowered with the
operation of the switch.
The larger the number designated on the switch,
the lower the axis.
When traveling with no heavy load or on a flat
road, select position 0.
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Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position. Turn the head-
light switch to theposition for full illumina-
tion when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
SIC3270
SIC4378
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL
The instrument brightness control switch can be
operated when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. When the switch is operated, the
vehicle information display switches to the
brightness adjustment mode.
Push the upper switch
*Ato brighten the
instrument panel lights. The bar
*1moves to
the + side. When reaching the maximum
brightness, “MAX” appears on the display
*2.
Push the lower switch
*Bto dim the instrument
panel lights. The bar
*1moves to the íside.
When reaching the minimum brightness, “MIN”
appears on the display
*3. However, “MIN”

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SIC3672
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then turn the switch
to theposition. To turn them off, turn the
switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on with the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog
lights automatically turn off when the high beam
headlights are selected.
SIC4401
The heated steering wheel system is designed
to operate only when the surface temperature of
the steering wheel is below 688F (208C) .
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
indicator light
*1on the switch will illuminate.
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel
is below 688F (208C) , the system will heat the
steering wheel and cycle off and on to maintain a
temperature above 688F (208C) . The indicator
light will remain on as long as the system is on.
Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The indica-
tor light will turn off. NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 688F (208C) when the switch
is turned on, the system will not heat the
steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so
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no one is using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a
blanket, cushion, seat cover, etc.
Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the climate controlled
seat.
. Any liquid spilled on the seat should
be removed immediately with a dry
cloth.
. The climate controlled seat has an
air filter. Do not operate climate
controlled seat without an air filter.
This may result in damage to the
system.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or the
climate controlled seat does not
operate, turn the switch off and
have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
SSD0956
The warning systems switch is used to turn on
and off the warning systems (Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) and Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
systems) that are activated using the settings
menu on the center display.
When the warning systems switch is turned off,
the indicator
*1on the switch is off. The
indicator will also be off if all of the warning
systems are deactivated using the settings
menu.
The LDW system will sound a warning chime
and blink the Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
indicator light (orange) to alert the driver if the
vehicle is traveling close to either the left or the
right of a traveling lane with detectable lane markers. (See “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)” (P.5-23).)
The BSW system will turn on the side indicator
lights, located next to the outside mirrors, if the
radar sensors detect a vehicle in the detection
zone. If the turn signal is activated in the
direction of the detected vehicle, a chime
sounds twice and the side indicator light will
flash. (See “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” (P.5-
33) .)
WARNING SYSTEMS SWITCH (if so
equipped)

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SIC4455
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-138) .)
CAUTION
. Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water or any
liquid to contact the outlet.
SIC4389Instrument panel
SIC4453Center console
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH POWER OUTLET

SIC3249
MAP LIGHTS
Push the button as illustrated to turn the light on
or off.
SIC3250
REAR PERSONAL LIGHTS
Push the button as illustrated to turn the light on
or off.
SIC3251
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
The interior light control switch has three
positions: ON, DOOR and OFF.
ON position
When the switch is in the ON position*1the
map lights and rear personal lights will illumi-
nate.
DOOR position
When the switch is in the DOOR position*2,
the map lights and rear personal lights will
illuminate under the following conditions:
. ignition switch is switched to the LOCK or
OFF position
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INTERIOR LIGHTS