2018 NISSAN ARMADA battery

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).

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SymptomPossible causeAction to take
When pushing the ignition
switch to start the engine The Intelligent Key battery indicator
appears on the display.
The battery charge is low.Replace the battery with a new one.
(See “Battery” (P.8-11).)
The NO KEY warning appears on the
display and the inside warning chime
sounds for a few seconds. The Intelligent Key is not in the
vehicle.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the ignition
switch The Intelligent Key system warning light
in the meter illuminates in yellow. It warns of a malfunction with the
Intelligent Key system.It is recommended that you contact a
NISSAN dealer.

WARNING
The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and
communication systems. Do not op-
erate the Intelligent Key while on an
airplane. Make sure the buttons are
not operated unintentionally when
the unit is stored for a flight.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, fuel-
filler door, activate the panic alarm and
open the windows by pushing the but-
tons on the Intelligent Key from outside
the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
Intelligent Key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key can operate at a distance of
approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the
vehicle. (The effective distance depends
upon the conditions around the vehicle.)
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used
with one vehicle. For information con-
cerning the purchase and use of addi-
tional Intelligent Keys, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
The lock and unlock buttons on the Intelligent Key will not operate when:
.
the distance between the Intelligent
Key and the vehicle is over 33 ft (10 m).
. the Intelligent Key battery runs down.
After locking with the remote keyless
entry function, pull the door handle to
make sure the doors are securely locked.
The LOCK/UNLOCK operating range var-
ies depending on the environment. To
securely operate the lock and unlock
buttons, approach the vehicle to about 3
ft (1 m) from the door.
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Type A (if so equipped)
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Type B (if so equipped)
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

WARNING
To avoid risk of injury or death, do
not use the remote engine start
function when the vehicle is in an
enclosed area such as a garage.
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The remote engine startbutton is on
the Intelligent Key if the vehicle has
remote engine start function. This func-
tion allows the engine to start from
outside the vehicle.
Some systems, such as the air conditioner
system, will turn on during a remote start,
if the system was on the last time the
ignition switch was turned off.
Laws in some local communities may
restrict the use of remote starters. For
example, some laws require a person
using remote start to have the vehicle in
view. Check local regulations for any
requirements.
Other conditions may affect the remote engine start function. See “Conditions the
remote engine start will not work” (P.3-
20).
Other conditions can affect the perfor-
mance of the Intelligent Key transmitter.
See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-7) for
additional information.
REMOTE ENGINE START OPERATING
RANGE
The remote engine start function can
only be used when the Intelligent Key is
within the specified operating range from
the vehicle.
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or other strong radio wave
sources are present near the operating
location, the Intelligent Key operating
range becomes narrower, and the Intelli-
gent Key may not function properly.
The remote engine start operating range
is approximately 197 ft (60 m) from the
vehicle.
REMOTE STARTING THE ENGINE
To use the remote start function to start
the engine, perform the following:
1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.
2. Push the “LOCK”
button to lock all
doors.
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REMOTE ENGINE START (if so equipped)

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WARNING
.Always be sure the liftgate has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
. Do not drive with the liftgate
open. This could allow dangerous
exhaust gases to be drawn into
the vehicle. See “Exhaust gas
(carbon monoxide)” (P.5-4).
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could
unknowingly activate switches
or controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious
accidents.
. Always be sure that hands and
feet are clear of the door frame to
avoid injury while closing the
liftgate.
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OPERATING MANUAL LIFTGATE
To open the liftgate, unlock it and push
the liftgate opener switch. Pull up the
liftgate to open.
The liftgate can be unlocked by:
. pushing the unlock button
on the
Intelligent Key twice.
. pushing the liftgate request switch
with the Intelligent Key carried on you.
. pushing the door handle request
switch twice with the Intelligent Key
carried on you.
. pushing the power door lock switch to
the unlock position. .
inserting the mechanical key into the
driver’s door key cylinder and turning
it to the rear of the vehicle twice.
To close the liftgate, pull down until it
securely locks.
OPERATING POWER LIFTGATE (if so
equipped)
To operate the power liftgate, the shift
lever must be in the P (Park) position.
The power liftgate will not operate if the
battery voltage is low.
LIFTGATE

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Power open
When the liftgate is fully closed, the
liftgate will fully open automatically by:
.pushing the power liftgate switch
on the instrument panel
. pushing the liftgate opener switch
.pushing the power liftgate buttonon the Intelligent Key for more than 1
second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the out-
side chime sounds when the liftgate
starts opening.
NOTE:
The liftgate can be opened by the
power liftgate switch
, the liftgate
opener switchor the power liftgate
buttoneven if the liftgate is
locked. The liftgate will individually un-
lock and open.
Power close
When the liftgate is fully opened, the
liftgate will fully close automatically by:
. pushing the power liftgate switch
on the instrument panel
. pushing the power liftgate button
on the Intelligent Key for more than 1
second
. pushing the power liftgate switch
on the lower part of the liftgate
The hazard flashes 4 times and the out- side chime sounds when the liftgate
starts closing.
NOTE:
When the liftgate is closed, it remains
unlocked. Manually lock the liftgate.
Reverse function
The power liftgate will reverse immedi-
ately if one of the following actions is
performed during power open or power
close.
.
pushing the power liftgate switch
on the instrument panel
. pushing the power liftgate button
on the Intelligent Key.
. pushing the liftgate switch
on the
lower part of the liftgate
The outside chime sounds when the
liftgate starts to reverse.
Auto reverse function
The auto-reverse function enables the
liftgate to automatically reverse when
something is caught in the liftgate as it
is opening or closing. When the control
unit detects an obstacle, the liftgate will
reverse and return to the full open or full
close position.
If a second obstacle is detected, the
liftgate motion will stop and the drive
motor will disengage. The liftgate will
enter the manual mode. A pinch sensor is mounted on each side
of the liftgate. If an obstacle is detected
by the pinch sensor during power close,
the liftgate will reverse and return to the
full open position immediately.
NOTE:
If the pinch sensor is damaged or
removed, the power close function will
not operate.
WARNING
There is a small distance immedi-
ately before the closed position that
cannot be detected. Make sure that
all passengers keep their hands, etc.,
clear from the liftgate opening be-
fore closing the liftgate.
Manual mode
If power operation is not available, the
liftgate can be operated manually. Power
operation may not be available if multiple
obstacles have been detected in a single
power cycle or if the battery voltage is
low. When the power liftgate main switch
is in the OFF position, the liftgate can be
opened manually by pushing the liftgate
opener switch. If the power liftgate open-
er switch is pushed during power open or
close, the power operation will be can-

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CAUTION
.The liftgate will automatically
close from a partly open position.
To avoid pinching, keep hands
and fingers away from liftgate
opening.
. Do not let children operate the
liftgate.
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LIFTGATE RELEASE LEVER
If the liftgate cannot be opened with the
door lock switch due to a discharged
battery, follow these steps.
1. Remove the cover
inside of the
liftgate using a suitable tool.
2. Move the lever
as illustrated to open
the liftgate.
It is recommended you contact a NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible for repair.
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR
CAUTION
Lock all doors before going through
automatic car wash. Locking doors
helps prevent fuel-filler door from
opening and becoming damaged.
FUEL-FILLER DOOR

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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.
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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.
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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.