2018 NISSAN ARMADA engine

SIC4444
To sound the horn, push the center pad
area of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing
so could affect proper operation of
the supplemental front air bag sys-
tem. Tampering with the supple-
mental front air bag system may
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occu-
pants cannot monitor elevated seat
temperatures or have an inability to
feel pain in body parts that contact
the seat. Use of the seat heater by
such people could result in serious
injury.
CAUTION
.The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the
engine is not running.
. Do not use the seat heater for
extended periods or when 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 heater. .
Any liquid spilled on the heated
seat should be removed immedi-
ately with a dry cloth.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or
the heated seat does not operate,
turn the switch off and have the
system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
Instruments and controls2-43
HORN HEATED SEATS

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.
Instruments and controls2-45
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (if
so equipped)

SIC4454
For driving or starting the vehicle on
snowy roads or slippery areas, push on
the SNOW mode switch. The SNOW mode
indicator light will illuminate. When the
SNOW mode is activated, engine output is
controlled to avoid wheel spin.
Push off the SNOW mode for normal
driving.
SIC4474
TOW MODE should be used when pulling
a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load.
Driving the vehicle in TOW MODE with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will
not cause any damage. However, fuel
economy may be reduced, and the trans-
mission/engine driving characteristics
may feel unusual.
Push the TOW MODE switch to activate
TOW MODE. The indicator light on the
TOW MODE switch illuminates when TOW
MODE is selected. Push the TOW MODE
switch again to turn TOW MODE OFF.
TOW MODE is automatically canceled
when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position.
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 en-
gine 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 illumi-
nate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. (See
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
Instruments and controls2-47
SNOW MODE SWITCH TOW MODE SWITCHVEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH

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

2-50Instruments and controls
JVI1638X
Power outlet
Pull up the cover and plug in.
After using the power outlet, be sure to
turn off the main switch.
CAUTION
.Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 120 volt, 150W (1.25A)
power draw.
. Use this power outlet with the
engine running. (If the engine is
stopped, this could result in a
discharged battery.)
JVI1604X
USB (Universal Serial Bus) CHAR-
GING CONNECTOR
The USB connectorcan be used only
for charging an external device.
Open the cover to access the USB con-
nector.
Connect a USB device into the connector.
Charging will start automatically (max-
imum output up to 5 volt, 12W, 2.4A).
The external device will be charged con-
tinuously while the ignition switch is in
the ACC or ON position.
Some mobile devices cannot be charged
depending on their specifications.
CAUTION
. Do not force a USB device into the
connector. Inserting the USB de-
vice tilted or up-side-down into
the connector may damage the
connector. Make sure that the
USB device is connected correctly
into the connector.
. Do not use a reversible USB cable.
Using the reversible USB cable
may damage the connector.
. Do not grab the USB connector
cover when pulling the USB de-
vice out of the connector. This
could damage the connector and
the cover.

JVI1516X
2. Take the rear bumper cover from thebagstored in the cargo floor box.
JVI1517X
3. Install the rear bumper cover..Place the cover over the surfacewith the tag facing down.
.Attach the hooks to the luggage
hooks..Secure the strap to the liftgatestriker.
4. Cover the upper part of the rear bumper as shown.
After loading or unloading the cargo, be
sure to remove the rear bumper cover
and store it in the storage place.
WARNING
. Never install the rear bumper
cover while the engine is running.
The exhaust gas could heat the
rear bumper cover and this may
cause a fire.
. Never drive with the rear bumper
cover left in place. There is a risk
that the liftgate will not close
correctly, and that carbon mon-
oxide may enter the cabin caus-
ing serious injury or death.
CAUTION
.Failure to follow the instructions
below could result in damage to
the rear bumper cover.
— Do not close the liftgate with
the rear bumper cover in-
stalled.
— Do not strike or apply exces- sive force to the rear bumper
cover.
— Keep the rear bumper cover away from heat or fire.
Instruments and controls2-59

go off.
OFF position
When the switch is in the OFF position,
the lights will not illuminate, regardless of
the condition.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.
SIC4448
The light on the vanity mirror will turn on
when the cover on the vanity mirror is
opened.
When the cover is closed, the light will
turn off.
The lights will also turn off after a
period of time when the lights remain
illuminated to prevent the battery from
becoming discharged.
SIC4418
The cargo light switch has three posi-
tions: ON, centerand OFF.
ON position
When the switch is in the ON position
,
the cargo light will illuminate.
Center position
When the switch is in the center position
, the cargo light will illuminate when the
liftgate is opened.
OFF position
When the switch is in the OFF position
,
the cargo light will not illuminate.
Instruments and controls2-67
VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS CARGO LIGHT