2018 NISSAN ARMADA ignition

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SIC4385
To defog/defrost the rear window glass
and outside mirrors (if so equipped), start
the engine and push the switch
on. The
indicator lightwill come on. Push the
switch again to turn the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the
rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the rear window
defroster.
SIC4385
The windshield deicer switch (defroster
switch) operates when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
The deicer is used to remove ice from the
windshield when a wiper is frozen to the
windshield.
When the switch
is pushed, the indica-
tor lightilluminates and the deicer
operates for approximately 15 minutes.
The rear window defroster will activate at
the same time. After the preset time has
passed, the deicer will turn off automati-
cally. To turn off the deicer manually,
push the deicer switch again, and the
indicator light turns off.
CAUTION
. When operating the deicer con-
tinuously, be sure to start the
engine. Otherwise, it may cause
the battery to discharge.
. When cleaning the inner side of
the window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the electrical
conductors on the surface of the
window.
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR
(if so equipped) DEFROSTER SWITCHWINDSHIELD DEICER SWITCH (if so
equipped)

SIC3668
Type A (if so equipped)
JVI1505X
Type B (if so equipped)
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
Turn the switch to theposition:
The front parking, side marker, tail, license
plate and instrument lights will come on.
Turn the switch to theposition:
Headlights will come on and all the other
lights remain on.
SIC3669
Intelligent Auto Headlight system
The Intelligent Auto Headlight system
allows the headlights to be set so they
turn on and off automatically.
To set the Intelligent Auto Headlight
system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position
.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. The Intelligent Auto Headlight system automatically turns the headlights on
and off.
To turn the Intelligent Auto Headlight
system off, turn the headlight switch to
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

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the OFF,orposition.
The Intelligent Auto Headlight system can
turn on the headlights automatically
when it is dark and turn off the headlights
when it is light.
The headlights will also be turned on
automatically at twilight or in rainy
weather (when the windshield wiper is
operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights remain on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to
180 seconds after you place the ignition
switch in the OFF position and open any
door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the auto-
matic headlights off delay from 0 seconds
(OFF) to 180 seconds. The factory default
setting is 45 seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay
setting, see NissanConnect
SMOwner’s
Manual.
SIC3784A
Be sure not to put anything on top of
the photo sensorlocated on the top
of the instrument panel. The photo
sensor controls the Intelligent Auto
Headlight system; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and
the headlights will illuminate.
SIC3670
Headlight beam select
To select the low beam, put the lever in
the neutral position as shown.
To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the low
beam.
Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the
headlight switch is in the OFF position.

Battery saver system
A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition
switch in the OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automati-
cally turn off after a period of time when
the ignition switch has been pushed to
the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will
not turn off automatically. Be
sure to turn the light switch to
the OFF position when you leave
the vehicle for extended periods
of time, otherwise the battery will
be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running
for extended periods of time even if the headlights turn off auto-
matically.
SIC2275
Headlight aiming control
Depending on the number of occupants
in the vehicle and the load it is carrying,
the headlight axis may be higher than
desired. If the vehicle is traveling on a hilly
road, the headlights may directly hit the
rearview mirror of the vehicle ahead or
the windshield of the oncoming vehicle.
The light axis can be lowered with the
operation of the switch.
The larger the number designated on the
switch, the lower the axis.
When traveling with no heavy load or on a
flat road, select position 0.
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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.
SIC3270
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

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”
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SNOW MODE SWITCH TOW MODE SWITCHVEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH

SIC4391
Luggage room
Type A (if so equipped)
The power outlet is used for powering
electrical accessories such as cellular
telephones.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a combined power draw
of 12 volts, 120W (10A) for all the
power outlets. Do not use double
adapters or more than one elec-
trical accessory. .
This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter
unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will
go. If good contact is not made,
the plug may overheat or the
internal temperature fuse may
blow.
SIC2648
Main switch
Type B (if so equipped)
The power outlet (plug type) is located on
the back side of the front console. It can
operate when the ignition switch in the
ON position and the main switch (located
in the console box) is ON.
The specification of this power outlet is
for use of a 120 volt, 150W (1.25A) power
draw.
To turn on or off the power supply to the
outlet, push the ON
or OFFside of the
main switch. When the switch is turned to
the ON position, the indicator light
will
illuminate.
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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.