2018 NISSAN ARMADA instrument panel

2-40Instruments and controls
Daytime running light system
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate 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 headlight switch to theposition for full illumination 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 sys-
tem 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.
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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
to brighten the
instrument panel lights. The barmoves
to the + side. When reaching the max-
imum brightness, “MAX” appears on the
display
.
Push the lower switch
to dim the
instrument panel lights. The barmoves
to the − side. When reaching the minimum

brightness, “MIN” appears on the display. However, “MIN” does not appear during
the nighttime.
The vehicle information display returns to
the normal display under the following
conditions:
. when the instrument brightness con-
trol switch is not operated for more
than 5 seconds.
. when the
orswitch on the
right side of the combination meter
panel is pushed.
SIC3671
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-
cally.
Lane change signal
. Move the lever up or down until the
turn signal begins to flash, but the
lever does not latch, to signal a lane
change. Hold the lever until the lane
change is completed.
. Move the lever up or down until the
turn signal begins to flash, but the
lever does not latch, and release the lever. The turn signal will automati-
cally flash three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.
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2-44Instruments and controls
SIC2770
FRONT (if so equipped)
The front seats can be warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the
instrument panel can be operated inde-
pendently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
.For high heat, push the HI (High)side of the switch..For low heat, push the LO (Low) sideof the switch..The indicator lightwill illuminate
when the heater is on.
3. To turn off the heater, return the switch to the level position. Make sure the indicator light turns off.
SIC2770
REAR (if so equipped)
The 2nd row outboard seats are warmed
by built-in heaters. The switches located
on the back side of the center console
can be operated independently of each
other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
For high heat, push the HI (High)
side of the switch.
For low heat, push the LO (Low) side
of the switch.
The indicator light in the switch
will
illuminate when the heater is on.

3. To turn off the heater, return theswitch to the level position. Make sure
the indicator light turns off.
The heater is controlled by a thermo-
stat, automatically turning the heater
on and off. The indicator light will
remain on as long as the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed,
or before you leave the vehicle, be
sure to turn off the switch.
SIC4334
The climate controlled seat warms up or
cools down the front seats by blowing
warm or cool air from the surface of the
seat. The switches located on the instru-
ment panel can be operated indepen-
dently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
to the heat
sideor to the cool side. The
indicator lighton the control knob
will illuminate.
3. Adjust the temperature using the control knob
.
4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or cooled, and/or before you leave the
vehicle, be sure to turn the control knob to the OFF position (center). The
indicator light
on the control knob
goes off at the OFF position.
The climate controlled seat has air
filters. If the climate controlled seat is
not functioning properly, it may indi-
cate the air filters may be clogged. To
check the air filters for the climate
controlled seat, it is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the climate controlled seats if you or
the occupants cannot monitor seat
temperatures or have an inability to
feel pain in those body parts in
contact with the seat. Use of the
climate controlled seats by such
people could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
. The battery could run down if the
climate controlled seat is oper-
ated while the engine is not run-
ning.
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CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (if
so equipped)

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

3-12Pre-driving checks and adjustments
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not
function under the following condi-
tions:
.When the Intelligent Key is placed
on top of the instrument panel.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside the glove box or a storage
bin.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside the door pockets.
. When the Intelligent Key is placed
inside or near metallic materials.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door
1. Push the door handle request switch
(driver’s or front passenger’s)or the
liftgate request switchonce while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
When you approach the vehicle with
the Intelligent Key, the puddle light
and the passenger cabin illumination
will illuminate and stay on for a short
period of time (if so equipped). (See
“Welcome light” (P.2-65).)
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and outside chime sounds once. The cor-
responding door will unlock. The fuel-filler door will also unlock
when the driver’s door handle request
switch is pushed.
3. Push the door handle request switch again within 60 seconds.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and outside chime sounds once again. All
the doors will unlock.
The liftgate can be unlocked and opened
by pushing the liftgate opener switch. See
“Liftgate” (P.3-22).
All doors will be locked automatically
unless one of the following operations is
performed within 1 minute after pushing
the request switch while the doors are
locked. If during this 1-minute time period,
the request switch is pushed, all doors will
be locked automatically after another 1
minute.
. Opening any door
. Pushing the ignition switch
Power liftgate open (if so equipped)
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the power liftgate opener switch
.
3. The liftgate will unlock and automati- cally open.
4. The hazard indicator flashes 4 times and the outside chime sounds.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM
When all the following conditions are met
for a period of time, the battery saver
system will cut off the power supply to
prevent battery discharge.
.The ignition switch is in the ACC
position, and
. All doors are closed, and
. The shift lever is in the P (Park)
position.
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of
the Intelligent Key listed on the following
chart or to help prevent the vehicle from
being stolen, chime or beep sounds inside
and outside the vehicle and a warning
displays in the vehicle information display.
When a chime or beep sounds or the
warning displays, be sure to check the
vehicle and Intelligent Key.
See “Troubleshooting guide” (P.3-13) and
“Vehicle information display” (P.2-21).

of pushing the “LOCK”button.
. The brake pedal is depressed.
. The doors are not closed and locked.
. The liftgate is open.
. The Intelligent Key system warning
light remains on in the vehicle infor-
mation display.
. An Intelligent Key is left inside the
vehicle.
. The theft alarm sounds due to illegal
entry into the vehicle.
. Two remote engine starts, or a single
remote start with an extension, have
already been used.
. The shift lever is not in the P (Park)
position.
The remote engine start may display a
warning or indicator in the vehicle infor-
mation display. For an explanation of the
warning or indicator, see “Operational
indicators” (P.2-23).
JVP0463X
1. Pull the hood lock release handlelocated below the instrument panel;
the hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise
the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down and make sure it locks
into place.
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
. If you see steam or smoke com-
ing from the engine compart-
ment, to avoid injury do not
open the hood.
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HOOD

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Power liftgate main switch
The power liftgate operation can be
turned on or off by the power liftgate
main switch on the instrument panel.
When the power liftgate main switch is
pushed to the “OFF” position, the power
operation is not available by the power
liftgate switch on the liftgate and liftgate
opener switch.
The liftgate can still be operated by the
power liftgate switch on the instrument
panel and the power liftgate button on
the Intelligent Key.
SPA2548
Power liftgate switch — Instrument panel
JVP0465X
Liftgate opener switch
JVP0214X
Intelligent Key
SPA2796
Power liftgate switch — Liftgate
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