2018 NISSAN ARMADA headlights

2-48Instruments and controls
(P.5-140).)
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
accessory 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.
SIC4389
Instrument panel
SIC4456
Back side of front console
POWER OUTLET

SPA2447
INSIDE MIRROR
Adjust the height and the angle of the
inside mirror to the desired position.
SPA2143
Manual anti-glare type (if so
equipped)
The night positionwill reduce glare
from the headlights of vehicles behind
you at night.
Use the day position
when driving in
daylight hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when
necessary, because it reduces rear
view clarity.
SPA2450-A
Automatic anti-glare type (if so
equipped)
The inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection accord-
ing to the intensity of the headlights of
the following vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automati-
cally turned on when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
When the anti-glare system is turned on,
the indicator light
will illuminate and
excessive glare from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you will be reduced.
Push the “*” switch
to make the inside
rearview mirror operate normally. The
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MIRRORS

3-36Pre-driving checks and adjustments
JVP0511X
INDICATION
The textual indication can be turned on or
off on the Intelligent Rear View Mirror
display screen.
.Push the right button
to disable the
textual indication on the display
screen.
. Push the left button
to enable the
textual indication on the display
screen.
JVP0514X
DIMMING MIRROR
The mirror is designed so that it auto-
matically changes reflection according to
the intensity of the headlights of the
following vehicle. You can enable or
disable the automatic anti-glare mode.
. Push the left button
to enable the
automatic anti-glare mode.
. Push the right button
to disable the
automatic anti-glare mode.
JVP0512X
LANGUAGE
The language of the textual indication
can be selected on the Intelligent Rear
View Mirror display screen.
Select the language by using the
orbutton. You can select either English or
French. The language setting will be
retained even if the engine is restarted.
Intelligent Rear View Mirror system
precautions:
NOTE:
. Long-term use of this system in
stopping engine may cause battery
to be discharged.

.Do not attach an antenna of wireless
device near the Intelligent Rear View
Mirror. Electric wave from wireless
device may cause disturbed image
in Intelligent Rear View Mirror.
. Do not push buttons excessively or
operating the lever roughly may
cause a system failure or the Intelli-
gent Rear View Mirror itself to drop.
. Never turn the body of Intelligent
Rear View Mirror by 90° or more. It
may damage the Intelligent Rear
View Mirror.
. Do not apply strong shocks to the
body of Intelligent Rear View Mirror.
It may cause a system failure.
. Do not apply heavy load to the
camera and camera-cover on the
rear of the vehicle. It may cause the
camera to be removed or may cause
a system failure.
. If it is difficult to see the Intelligent
Rear View Mirror display screen be-
cause of a strong external light,
switch the mode to the conventional
rearview mirror mode for better use.
. Close the sunshade (if so equipped)
when the Intelligent Rear View Mir-
ror display screen is unclear due to
strong external light.
JVP0559X
Flicker image (example)
.When LED headlights are viewed on
the Intelligent Rear View Mirror dis-
play, the images may flicker. This is
normal.
. Due to diffused reflection from ex-
ternal environment, images on the
screen may flicker. This is not a
malfunction.
. A quick movement of a thing may
not be able to display on the camera
view screen. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
. Turn on the headlights at twilight or
in a tunnel, etc. .
The Intelligent Rear View Mirror
mode (camera view mode) display
is different from the conventional
rearview mirror. Objects in the dis-
play may differ from actual distance.
Do not solely rely on the Intelligent
Rear View Mirror. Always rely on
your own operation to avoid acci-
dents.
. If the brightness of the camera view
display is adjusted to excessive
bright level, it may cause an eye-
strain in the driving. Adjust the
brightness properly.
. Use the rear window wiper when it
rains. If the camera view image is
still unclear when the rear window
wiper is in operation, check the
deterioration of the rear window
wiper blade.
. When using the rear window wiper,
images on the screen may flicker.
This is not a malfunction.
. Defog the rear window with defog-
ger when rear window is fogged. Use
the conventional rearview mirror
mode until the rear window is fully
defogged.
. The display of the Intelligent Rear
View Mirror may become hot. This is
not a malfunction.
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3-40Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3. Choose the right or left outside mirrorby operating the outside mirror con-
trol switch.
4. The outside mirror surfaces move downward.
When one of the following conditions has
occurred, the outside mirror surfaces will
return to their original positions.
. The shift lever is moved to any posi-
tion other than R (Reverse).
. The outside mirror control switch is
set to the center position.
. The ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position.
Automatic anti-glare (if so
equipped)
The outside rearview mirrors are de-
signed so that its automatically change
reflection according to the intensity of
the headlights of the vehicle following
you.
The anti-glare system will be automati-
cally turned on when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
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VANITY MIRROR
To use the front vanity mirror, pull down
the sun visor and pull up the cover.
JVP0247X
SET/memory switches
The automatic drive positioner system
has three features:
.Entry/exit function
. Memory storage
. Setting memory function
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
This system is designed so that the
driver’s seat and steering column will
automatically move when the automatic
transmission shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. This allows the driver to get into
and out of the driver’s seat more easily.
The driver’s seat will slide backward and
the steering wheel will move up when the
driver’s door is opened with the ignition
AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if
so equipped)

5-30Starting and driving
water, dirt, snow, etc.
— On roads where the discontin- ued lane markers are still
detectable.
— On roads where there are sharp curves.
— On roads where there are sharply contrasting objects,
such as shadows, snow,
water, wheel ruts, seams or
lines remaining after road re-
pairs. (The LDW and I-LI sys-
tems could detect these items
as lane markers.)
— On roads where the traveling lane merges or separates.
— When the vehicle’s traveling direction does not align with
the lane marker.
— When traveling close to the vehicle in front of you, which
obstructs the lane camera
unit detection range.
— When rain, snow or dirt ad- heres to the windshield in
front of the lane camera unit.
— When the headlights are not bright due to dirt on the lens
or if the aiming is not adjusted properly.
— When strong light enters the lane camera unit. (For exam-
ple, the light directly shines on
the front of the vehicle at
sunrise or sunset.)
— When a sudden change in brightness occurs. (For exam-
ple, when the vehicle enters or
exits a tunnel or under a
bridge.)
. Excessive noise will interfere with
the warning chime sound, and
the chime may not be heard.

painted lane markers; non-
standard lane markers; lane
markers covered with water,
dirt, snow, etc.
— On roads where discontinued lane markers are still detect-
able.
— On roads where there are sharp curves.
— On roads where there are sharply contrasting objects,
such as shadows, snow,
water, wheel ruts, seams or
lines remaining after road re-
pairs.
— On roads where the traveling lane merges or separates.
— When the vehicle’s traveling direction does not align with
the lane markers.
— When traveling close to the vehicle in front of you, which
obstructs the lane camera
unit detection range.
— When rain, snow or dirt ad- heres to the windshield in
front of a lane camera unit.
— When the headlights are not bright due to dirt on the lens or if aiming is not adjusted
properly.
— When strong light enters a lane camera unit. (For exam-
ple: light directly shines on the
front of the vehicle at sunrise
or sunset.)
— When a sudden change in brightness occurs. (For exam-
ple: when the vehicle enters or
exits a tunnel or under a
bridge.)
. Do not use the I-BSI system under
the following conditions because
the system may not function
properly.
— During bad weather. (For ex-
ample: rain, fog, snow, etc.)
— When driving on slippery roads, such as on ice or snow,
etc.
— When driving on winding or uneven roads.
— When there is a lane closure due to road repairs.
— When driving in a makeshift or temporary lane. — When driving on roads where
the lane width is too narrow.
— When driving with a tire that is not within normal tire condi-
tions (for example, tire wear,
low tire pressure, installation
of spare tire, tire chains, non-
standard wheels).
— When the vehicle is equipped with non-original brake parts
or suspension parts.
— When towing a trailer or other vehicle.
. Excessive noise (for example,
audio system volume, open vehi-
cle window) will interfere with the
chime sound, and it may not be
heard.
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8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions ...................................................... 8-2
Engine compartment check locations ........................ 8-3VK56VD engine ....................................................................... 8-3
Engine cooling system ............................................................. 8-4 Checking engine coolant level .................................... 8-5
Changing engine coolant ................................................ 8-5
Engine oil ........................................................................\
..................... 8-6 Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-6
Changing engine oil and filter ..................................... 8-6
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ............................. 8-8
Power steering fluid ................................................................... 8-8
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
.................. 8-9
Window washer fluid .............................................................. 8-10
Battery ........................................................................\
........................ 8-11 Jump starting ........................................................................\
. 8-13
Variable voltage control system ................................... 8-13
Drive belts ........................................................................\
................ 8-13
Spark plugs ........................................................................\
............. 8-14 Replacing spark plugs ..................................................... 8-14
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
............... 8-15 Windshield wiper blades ..................................................... 8-16
Cleaning ........................................................................\
........... 8-16
Replacing ........................................................................\
........ 8-16
Rear window wiper blades ............................................... 8-17
Brakes ........................................................................\
........................ 8-17 Self-adjusting brakes ..................................................... 8-17
Brake pad wear warning ............................................ 8-17
Brake booster ...................................................................... 8-17
Fuses ........................................................................\
........................... 8-18 Engine compartment .................................................... 8-18
Passenger compartment ........................................... 8-20
Intelligent Key battery replacement .......................... 8-21
Lights ........................................................................\
.......................... 8-24
Headlights ........................................................................\
...... 8-24
Exterior and interior lights ........................................ 8-26
Wheels and tires ........................................................................\
8-30
Tire pressure ........................................................................\
8-30
Tire labeling ........................................................................\
.. 8-34
Types of tires ....................................................................... 8-36
Tire chains ........................................................................\
...... 8-37
Changing wheels and tires ...................................... 8-37