2017 NISSAN ARMADA PLATINUM maintenance

CAUTION
If you move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks
absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models:
Make sure that the 4WD shift switch is
engaged in the AUTO, 4HI or 4LO position
and the Automatic Transmission (AT) park
warning light is turned off.
7. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Shift the transmission into gear. 4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
. While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce your
speed and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long
or repeated use of the brakes when
descending a hill, as this reduces their
effectiveness and could cause overheating.
Shifting to a lower gear instead provides
“engine braking” and reduces the need to
brake as frequently.
. If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
high temperature, see “If your vehicle over-
heats” (P.6-14) .
. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
. Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (800 km).
. Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
maintenance schedule shown in the "9.
Maintenance and schedules" section. .
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
vehicle 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
vehicle.
.Do not correct trailer sway by steering orapplying 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 balanced as described earlier in this section.
. Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before you
Technical and consumer information10-27

11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-137
Advanced Air Bag System ....................................... 1-58
Aiming controlHeadlights ............................................................. 2-39
Air bag system Advanced Air Bag System ................................ 1-58
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-60
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-65
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ............. 1-65
Air bag warning labels .............................................. 1-68
Air bag warning light ..................................... 1-68, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ........................................... 8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ................................... 4-52
Air conditioner service ....................................... 4-58
Air conditioner specification label ................. 10-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................... 4-58, 10-7
Automatic air conditioner .................................. 4-54
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-58
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) .......................................................... 2-31
Alcohol, drugs and driving ....................................... 5-10
Antenna ......................................................................... 4-92
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-137
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light .... 2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ....................................... 7-4
Armrest .......................................................................... 1-10
Around View
ŠMonitor .............................................. 4-29 Audible reminders ...................................................... 2-20
Audio operation precautions ................................... 4-59
Audio system ............................................................... 4-59
Steering wheel audio controls ......................... 4-91
Auto closure ................................................................. 3-25
Autolight system ......................................................... 2-37
Automatic Air conditioner ...................................................... 4-54
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) .................. 8-8
Door locks ................................................................ 3-6
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-33
Driving with automatic transmission ............... 5-18
Seat positioner ..................................................... 3-33
Average fuel consumption and speed .................. 2-28
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-8
B
Back door (See liftgate) ........................................... 3-22
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) ..................... 5-56
Battery ........................................................................... 8-11 Battery saver system ............................... 2-39, 2-64
Intelligent Key ....................................................... 8-21
Variable voltage control system ....................... 8-13
Before starting the engine ....................................... 5-15
Belts (See drive belts) .............................................. 8-13
Blind Spot Intervention
Š(BSI) ................................ 5-43
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) ON
indicator light ............................................................... 2-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) .................................... 5-33
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system warning light ................ 2-12
Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone System ............. 4-106
BluetoothŠstreaming audio ..................................... 4-81
Booster seats .............................................................. 1-48 Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................... 5-137
Brake booster ....................................................... 8-18
Brake fluid ................................................................ 8-9
Brake system ...................................................... 5-136
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-22
Warning light ........................................................ 2-12
Break-in schedule .................................................... 5-121
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ........................................ 4-8
Instrument panel .................................................. 2-40
Bulb check/instrument panel ................................... 2-11
Bulb replacement ....................................................... 8-24
C
Cabin air filter .............................................................. 4-58
CAMERA button ........................................................... 4-8
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ............................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio .......................................... 4-106
Cargo floor box ........................................................... 2-56
Cargo light ................................................................... 2-67
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst .................. 5-4
CD/DVD/USB memory care and cleaning .......... 4-90
Center multi-function control panel ......................... 4-4
Chassis and body maintenance ............................. 9-11
Child restraints ............................................................ 1-31 Booster seats ....................................................... 1-48
LATCH system ..................................................... 1-33
Precautions on child restraints ........................ 1-31
Top tether strap ................................................... 1-36
Child safety .................................................................. 1-28
Child safety rear door lock ........................................ 3-6
Chimes
Audible reminders ............................................... 2-20

Seat belt warning light and chime .................. 2-16
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..................................... 8-19
Cleaning exterior and interior ........................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control ............................................................ 4-52
Coat hooks ................................................................... 2-55
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving .............................................. 5-140
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) .............................................................. 4-72
Console box ................................................................. 2-54
Controller, Center multi-function control panel .... 4-5
Controls Control panel button .............................................. 4-4
Multi-function controller ........................................ 4-5
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Changing engine coolant ..................................... 8-5
Checking engine coolant level ............................ 8-5
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-7
Cruise control .............................................................. 5-67 Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) .......................................................... 5-87
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ..................... 5-69
Cup holders ................................................................. 2-50
D
Daytime running light system .................................. 2-40
Dimensions ................................................................... 10-9
Distance Control Assist (DCA) .............................. 5-91
Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
warning light ................................................................ 2-13
Drive belts .................................................................... 8-13
Drive positioner ........................................................... 3-33
Driving Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-140 Driving with automatic transmission ............... 5-18
On-pavement and off-road driving ..................... 5-9
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-4
Safety precautions .............................................. 5-10
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player operation ..... 4-74
DVD Entertainment System ..................................... 4-92
E
Economy, Fuel .......................................................... 5-122
Elapsed time ................................................................ 2-28
Emission control information label ...................... 10-11
Emission control system maintenance .................... 9-8
Emission control system warranty ....................... 10-30
Engine Before starting the engine ................................ 5-15
Break-in schedule .............................................. 5-121
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Changing engine coolant ..................................... 8-5
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-6
Checking engine coolant level ............................ 8-5
Checking engine oil level ..................................... 8-6
Coolant temperature gauge ................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off ............................... 5-14
Engine block heater .......................................... 5-141
Engine compartment check locations ............... 8-3
Engine cooling system .......................................... 8-4
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 10-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ..................... 2-26
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-7
Engine serial number ........................................ 10-11
Engine specifications .......................................... 10-8
Engine start operation indicator ...................... 2-23
If your vehicle overheats .................................... 6-14
Oil pressure gauge ................................................ 2-8 Protection mode .................................................. 5-17
Remote engine start operation indicator ....... 2-23
Starting the engine ............................................. 5-16
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner .... 3-33
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 10-33
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................... 5-4
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ....... 9-5
Extended storage fuse warning .............................. 2-24
Extended storage switch .......................................... 8-21F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............ 10-11
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-6
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................................ 6-3
Flat towing ................................................................. 10-29
Flexible seating ............................................................ 1-11
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-5
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) .................. 8-8
Brake fluid ................................................................ 8-9
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Engine coolant ........................................................ 8-4
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-6
Power steering fluid ............................................... 8-8
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-10
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................................... 4-70
Fog light switch .......................................................... 2-42
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) .................. 5-105
Forward Emergency Braking system
warning light ................................................................ 2-14
Front auxiliary input jacks ......................................... 4-88

Front passenger air bag and status light ............. 1-60
Front power seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Front seatFront seat adjustment ................................ 1-3, 1-10
Front-seat active head restraint .............................. 1-17
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Fuel economy ..................................................... 5-122
Fuel economy information (display) ................ 4-10
Fuel information .................................................... 10-4
Fuel octane rating ............................................... 10-4
Fuel-filler cap ........................................................ 3-26
Fuel-filler door ...................................................... 3-26
Gauge ........................................................................ 2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ............................. 3-28
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................................ 5-121
Fuses ............................................................................. 8-18
Fusible links ................................................................. 8-19
G
Garage door opener
HomeLinkŠUniversal Transceiver ................... 2-67
Gas cap ........................................................................ 3-26
Gauge .............................................................................. 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge ................... 2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge ................................... 2-8
Fuel gauge ............................................................... 2-8
Odometer ................................................................. 2-6
Speedometer ........................................................... 2-6
Tachometer ............................................................... 2-7
Trip computer ....................................................... 2-27
General maintenance .................................................. 9-2
Glove box ..................................................................... 2-53
H
Hands-Free Phone System, BluetoothŠ............ 4-106
Hazard warning flasher switch .................................. 6-2
Head restraints/headrests ........................................ 1-13
Headlights Aiming control ...................................................... 2-39
Bulb replacement ................................................ 8-25
Headlight switch .................................................. 2-37
Headphones ................................................................ 4-94
Heated seats ............................................................... 2-43
Heated steering wheel .............................................. 2-42
Heater Automatic air conditioner .................................. 4-54
Engine block heater .......................................... 5-141
Heater and air conditioner operation ............. 4-52
Hill start assist system ........................................... 5-130
HomeLink
ŠUniversal Transceiver .......................... 2-67
Hood release ............................................................... 3-21
Hook Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-55
Luggage hook ...................................................... 2-56
Horn ............................................................................... 2-43
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) .................................. 5-12
Immobilizer system ..................................................... 2-31
In-cabin microfilter ...................................................... 4-58
Indicator Lights ...................................................................... 2-17
Vehicle information display ................................ 2-20
INFO button ................................................................... 4-9
Inside mirror ................................................................. 3-30
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test ...................... 10-32
Instrument brightness control .................................. 2-40
Instrument panel ........................................................... 2-4 Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ............................ 5-69
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system
Main switch indicator ......................................... 2-25
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ................................................................ 2-14
Intelligent Key ................................................................ 3-2
Intelligent Key system .................................................. 3-7 Battery replacement ............................................ 8-21
Key operating range .............................................. 3-9
Key operation ........................................................ 3-10
Warning light ........................................................ 2-14
Warning signals ................................................... 3-12
Intelligent Key warning light ..................................... 2-14
Interior light control switch ...................................... 2-65
Interior light replacement .......................................... 8-26
Interior lights ................................................................ 2-65
iPod
Šplayer operation .............................................. 4-86
ISOFIX child restraint ................................................ 1-33
J
Jump starting ............................................................... 6-12
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ............................................................... 3-15
Keys ................................................................................. 3-2 For Intelligent Key system .................................... 3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ....................................... 1-68
Air conditioner specification label ................. 10-12
Emission control information label ................ 10-11
Engine serial number ........................................ 10-11
11-3

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...... 10-11
Tire and Loading information label .... 8-31, 10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .............. 10-10
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) ON indicator
light (green) ................................................................. 2-18
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator
light (orange) ............................................................... 2-14
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) ........................................................ 5-23
LATCH system ............................................................ 1-33
License plate, Installing front license plate ....... 10-12
Liftgate .......................................................................... 3-22
Light Air bag warning light .......................................... 1-68
Bulb replacement ................................................ 8-24
Cargo light ............................................................ 2-67
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-42
Headlight switch .................................................. 2-37
Headlights bulb replacement ........................... 8-25
Indicator lights ...................................................... 2-17
Interior light control switch ............................... 2-65
Interior lights ......................................................... 2-65
Map lights .............................................................. 2-65
Replacement ......................................................... 8-24
Vanity mirror lights ............................................... 2-66
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-11
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement .... 8-26
Linking Intelligent Key (air conditioner) ................. 4-58
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ................................................ 10-13
Lock Automatic door locks ............................................ 3-6
Door locks ................................................................ 3-4
Liftgate lock .......................................................... 3-22
Power door lock ..................................................... 3-4
Locking with mechanical key ..................................... 3-4 Loose fuel cap warning ............................................ 3-26
Low outside temperature warning ......................... 2-25
Low tire pressure warning light .............................. 2-15
Low tire pressure warning system (See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)) ...................................... 5-5
Luggage hooks ........................................................... 2-56
M
Maintenance
Battery .................................................................... 8-11
General maintenance ............................................ 9-2
Inside the vehicle .................................................... 9-3
Maintenance indicators ...................................... 2-26
Maintenance log .................................................. 9-14
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-2
Maintenance requirements ................................... 9-2
Maintenance schedules ........................................ 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions ................................................ 9-13
Outside the vehicle ................................................ 9-2
Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-27
Standard maintenance .......................................... 9-7
Maintenance schedules .............................................. 9-6
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ........................... 2-18
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-65
Master warning light .................................................. 2-16
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ....... 3-34
Meter Trip computer ....................................................... 2-27
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 2-5 Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-40
Mirror Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-30
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-31
Vanity mirror .......................................................... 3-33 Monitor
Around View
ŠMonitor ....................................... 4-29
Monitor, RearView Monitor ...................................... 4-21
Moonroof ...................................................................... 2-62
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........................... 4-46
N
New vehicle break-in .............................................. 5-121
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .................... 2-31
NISSAN voice recognition system ...................... 4-117
O
Odometer ....................................................................... 2-6
Off-road recovery ......................................................... 5-9
Oil Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-6
Checking engine oil level ..................................... 8-6
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ................................... 2-8
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-7
Oil filter replacement indicator ......................... 2-26
Operation, operational indicators ........................... 2-23
Outside air temperature ............................................ 2-28
Outside mirrors ........................................................... 3-31
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ....................... 6-14
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...................................................... 10-33
P
Panic alarm .................................................................. 3-17
Parking Brake break-in .................................................... 5-136

Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-22
Parking on hills ................................................... 5-131
Phone Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone System ....... 4-106
Car phone or CB radio .................................... 4-106
Pocket ........................................................................... 2-55
Power Front seat adjustment ............................................ 1-3
Moonroof ............................................................... 2-62
Power door lock ..................................................... 3-4
Power outlet .......................................................... 2-48
Power steering ................................................... 5-135
Power steering fluid ............................................... 8-8
Power windows .................................................... 2-59
Precautions Audio operation .................................................... 4-59
Braking precautions .......................................... 5-136
Child restraints ..................................................... 1-31
Cruise control ....................................................... 5-67
Driving safety ........................................................ 5-10
Maintenance ............................................................. 8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving ..................... 5-9
Seat belt usage .................................................... 1-18
Supplemental restraint system ......................... 1-52
When starting and driving .................................... 5-4
Predictive Forward Collision
Warning (PFCW) .................................................... 5-112
Push starting ................................................................ 6-14
Push-button ignition switch ..................................... 5-12
R
Radio ............................................................................. 4-59 Car phone or CB radio .................................... 4-106
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ............................................................ 4-70
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ............................ 2-34 Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-9
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test .................................................................... 10-32
Rear bumper cover .................................................... 2-58
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock .......... 3-6
Rear personal lights ................................................... 2-65
Rear window wiper and washer switch ............... 2-35
Rear window wiper blades ...................................... 8-17
RearView Monitor ....................................................... 4-21
RearView Monitor system operation ...................... 4-22
Recorders, Event data ............................................ 10-33
Registering your vehicle in another country ..... 10-10
Remote controller (DVD) ....................................... 4-103
Remote engine start .................................................. 3-19
Remote keyless entry system .................................. 3-15
Reporting safety defects ....................................... 10-31
Roadside assistance program ................................... 6-2
Rollover ........................................................................... 5-8
Roof
Moonroof ............................................................... 2-63
Roof rack ............................................................... 2-57
S
SafetyChild seat belts .................................................... 1-28
Towing safety ...................................................... 10-21
Satellite radio operation ............................................ 4-71
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .............................. 1-3
Front seats ................................................... 1-3, 1-10
Seat belt(s) Child safety ........................................................... 1-28
Infants ..................................................................... 1-29
Injured persons .................................................... 1-21
Larger children ..................................................... 1-29
Precautions on seat belt usage ....................... 1-18 Pregnant women .................................................. 1-21
Seat belt cleaning .................................................. 7-6
Seat belt extenders ............................................. 1-27
Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-27
Seat belt warning light and chime .................. 2-16
Seat belts .............................................................. 1-18
Seat belts with pretensioners .......................... 1-67
Small children ....................................................... 1-29
Three-point type .................................................. 1-21
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats .................................... 2-45
Driver-side memory ............................................. 3-33
Heated seats ........................................................ 2-43
Seats .......................................................................... 1-2
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start ................................................ 2-31
Security system, Vehicle security system ............. 2-30
Servicing air conditioner ........................................... 4-58
SETTING button ......................................................... 4-13
Setting memory function, Automatic
drive positioner ............................................................ 3-35
Shift lever, Shift lock release ................................... 5-21
Shift lock release Transmission ......................................................... 5-21
Shifting, Automatic transmission ............................ 5-18
SNOW mode ........................................................... 5-132
SNOW mode switch ................................................. 2-47
Sonar system ............................................................ 5-133
Spare tire .......................................................... 8-40, 10-9
Spark plugs .................................................................. 8-14
Speedometer ................................................................. 2-6
Standard maintenance ................................................ 9-7
Starting Before starting the engine ................................ 5-15
Jump starting ........................................................ 6-12
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-4
Push starting ......................................................... 6-14
11-5

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of
driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. Additionally, a separate
Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S.
only) will explain how to resolve any
concerns you may have with your vehicle,
as well as clarify your rights under your
state’s lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options, your
vehicle may also be equipped with additional
accessories installed by NISSAN or by your
NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions concerning
proper use of such accessories prior to operat-
ing the vehicle and/or accessory. It is recom-
mended that you see a NISSAN dealer for
details concerning the particular accessories
with which your vehicle is equipped.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best.When you require any service or have any
questions, we will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to us.
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your Owner’s
Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with
controls and maintenance requirements, assist-
ing you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine
is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not
ready for an emission control system inspection/
maintenance test. (See “Readiness for Inspec-
tion/Maintenance (I/M) test” (P.10-32) .)
Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
.Malfunction indicator light on steady — An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap if
the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in
the vehicle information display. If the fuel-
filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install
the cap and continue to drive the vehicle.
The