2019 NISSAN ARMADA 4WD

Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) (if
so equipped) ........................................................................\
.......... 5-43I-BSI system operation ................................................... 5-45
Turning the I-BSI system ON/OFF ......................... 5-47
How to enable/disable the I-BSI system ......... 5-48
I-BSI system limitations ................................................. 5-48
I-BSI driving situations .................................................... 5-50
System temporarily unavailable ............................. 5-55
System malfunction .......................................................... 5-56
System maintenance ....................................................... 5-56
Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-BI) (if
so equipped) ........................................................................\
.......... 5-57
I-BI system operation ...................................................... 5-59
How to enable/disable the I-BI system ............ 5-63
I-BI system precautions ................................................. 5-64
System temporarily unavailable ............................. 5-65
System malfunction .......................................................... 5-66
System maintenance ....................................................... 5-66
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ....................................... 5-67 How to select the cruise control mode ............ 5-69
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ...... 5-69
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode ........................................................................\
.. 5-85
Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) (if
so equipped) ........................................................................\
.......... 5-89 I-DC system operation .................................................. 5-91
Turning the I-DC system ON/OFF ......................... 5-94
How to enable/disable the I-DC system .......... 5-95
I-DC system display and indicators ..................... 5-95 I-DC system limitations ............................................... 5-96
System temporarily unavailable ........................... 5-99
System malfunction ................................................... 5-101
System maintenance ................................................ 5-101
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) ................... 5-102 AEB system operation .............................................. 5-104
Turning the AEB system ON/OFF ................... 5-106
AEB system limitations ............................................ 5-107
System temporarily unavailable ....................... 5-108
System malfunction ................................................... 5-109
System maintenance ................................................ 5-110
Intelligent Forward Collision
Warning (I-FCW) ...................................................................... 5-111 I-FCW system operation ......................................... 5-113
Turning the I-FCW system ON/OFF ............... 5-114
I-FCW system limitations ........................................ 5-116
System temporarily unavailable ....................... 5-118
System malfunction ................................................... 5-118
System maintenance ................................................ 5-119
Break-in schedule ................................................................. 5-120
Fuel efficient driving tips ................................................ 5-120
Increasing fuel economy ................................................ 5-121
NISSAN all-mode 4WD® (if so equipped) ............ 5-121 NISSAN all-mode 4WD® system ........................ 5-122
4WD shift switch ........................................................... 5-126
4WD shift indicator ..................................................... 5-127
4WD warning light ....................................................... 5-127
Hill Start Assist system ..................................................... 5-129
Parking/parking on hills .................................................. 5-130

5-10Starting and driving
WARNING
The following actions can increase
the chance of losing control of the
vehicle if there is a sudden loss of tire
air pressure. Losing control of the
vehicle may cause a collision and
result in personal injury.
.The vehicle generally moves or
pulls in the direction of the flat
tire.
. Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
. Do not rapidly release the accel-
erator pedal.
. Do not rapidly turn the steering
wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and try to hold
a straight course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the accelerator pedal to gradually slow
the vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location off the road and away from
traffic if possible. 5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gra-
dually stop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and either contact a roadside emer-
gency service to change the tire or see
“Changing a flat tire” (P.6-4).
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the
bloodstream reduces coordination,
delays reaction time and impairs
judgement. Driving after drinking
alcohol increases the likelihood of
being involved in an accident injuring
yourself and others. Additionally, if
you are injured in an accident, alco-
hol can increase the severity of the
injury.
NISSAN is committed to safe driving.
However, you must choose not to drive
under the influence of alcohol. Every year
thousands of people are injured or killed
in alcohol-related accidents. Although the
local laws vary on what is considered to
be legally intoxicated, the fact is that
alcohol affects all people differently and most people underestimate the effects of
alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t
mix! And that is true for drugs, too (over-
the-counter, prescription, and illegal
drugs). Don’t drive if your ability to oper-
ate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol,
drugs, or some other physical condition.
DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your NISSAN is designed for both normal
and off-road use. However, avoid driving
in deep water or mud as your NISSAN is
mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a
conventional off-road vehicle.
Remember that Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)
models are less capable than Four-Wheel
Drive (4WD) models for rough road driving
and extrication when stuck in deep snow,
mud, or the like.
Please observe the following precautions:
WARNING
.
Drive carefully when off the road
and avoid dangerous areas. Every
person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should be seated with
their seat belt fastened. This will
keep you and your passengers in
position when driving over rough

terrain.
. Do not drive across steep slopes.
Instead drive either straight up or
straight down the slopes. Off-
road vehicles can tip over side-
ways much more easily than they
can forward or backward.
. Many hills are too steep for any
vehicle. If you drive up them, you
may stall. If you drive down them,
you may not be able to control
your speed. If you drive across
them, you may roll over.
. Do not shift ranges while driving
on downhill grades as this could
cause loss of control of the vehi-
cle.
. Stay alert when driving to the top
of a hill. At the top there could be
a drop-off or other hazard that
could cause an accident.
. If your engine stalls or you cannot
make it to the top of a steep hill,
never attempt to turn around.
Your vehicle could tip or roll over.
Always back straight down in R
(Reverse) range. Never back down
in N (Neutral), using only the
brake, as this could cause loss of
control. .
Heavy braking going down a hill
could cause your brakes to over-
heat and fade, resulting in loss of
control and an accident. Apply
brakes lightly and use a low
range to control your speed.
. Unsecured cargo can be thrown
around when driving over rough
terrain. Properly secure all cargo
so it will not be thrown forward
and cause injury to you or your
passengers.
. To avoid raising the center of
gravity excessively, do not exceed
the rated capacity of the roof rack
(if so equipped) and evenly dis-
tribute the load. Secure heavy
loads in the cargo area as far
forward and as low as possible.
Do not equip the vehicle with tires
larger than specified in this man-
ual. This could cause your vehicle
to roll over.
. Do not grip the inside or spokes
of the steering wheel when driv-
ing off-road. The steering wheel
could move suddenly and injure
your hands. Instead drive with
your fingers and thumbs on the
outside of the rim. .
Before operating the vehicle, en-
sure that the driver and all pas-
sengers have their seat belts
fastened.
. Always drive with the floor mats
in place as the floor may became
hot.
. Lower your speed when encoun-
tering strong crosswinds. With a
higher center of gravity, your
NISSAN is more affected by
strong side winds. Slower speeds
ensure better vehicle control.
. Do not drive beyond the perfor-
mance capability of the tires,
even with 4WD engaged.
. For 4WD equipped vehicles, do
not attempt to raise two wheels
off the ground and shift the
transmission to any drive or re-
verse position with the engine
running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage
or personal injury.
. Do not attempt to test a 4WD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel
dynamometer (such as the dy-
namometers used by some
states for emissions testing), or
Starting and driving5-11

5-12Starting and driving
similar equipment even if the
other two wheels are raised off
the ground. Make sure you inform
test facility personnel that your
vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynam-
ometer. Using the wrong test
equipment may result in drive-
train damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage
or personal injury (4WD models).
. When a wheel is off the ground
due to an unlevel surface, do not
spin the wheel excessively.
. Accelerating quickly, sharp steer-
ing maneuvers or sudden braking
may cause loss of control.
. If at all possible, avoid sharp
turning maneuvers, particularly
at high speeds. Your vehicle has
a higher center of gravity than a
conventional passenger car. The
vehicle is not designed for cor-
nering at the same speeds as
conventional passenger cars.
Failure to operate this vehicle
correctly could result in loss of
control and/or a rollover acci-
dent. .
Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial), and tread
pattern on all four wheels. Install
tire chains on the rear wheels
when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.
. Be sure to check the brakes im-
mediately after driving in mud or
water. See “Brake system” (P.5-
135) for wet brakes.
. Avoid parking your vehicle on
steep hills. If you get out of the
vehicle and it rolls forward, back-
ward or sideways, you could be
injured.
. Whenever you drive off-road
through sand, mud or water as
deep as the wheel hub, more
frequent maintenance may be
required. See the maintenance
schedule shown in the "9. Main-
tenance and schedules" section.
. Spinning the rear wheels on slip-
pery surfaces may cause the 4WD
warning light to flash. The 4WD
system may also automatically
switch from the 4WD mode to
the 2WD mode. This could reduce
traction. Be especially careful
when towing a trailer (4WD mod- els).

JVS0882X
I-LI ON indicator light (green) (on the
instrument panel)
Warning systems ON indicator lightDynamic driver assistance switch
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-
ABLE
Condition A:
Under the following conditions, a beep
will sound and the I-LI system will be
canceled automatically. The I-LI ON in-
dicator light (green)
will blink, and the I-
LI system cannot be activated:
. When the VDC system (except TCS
function) or ABS operates.
. When the VDC system is turned off.
. When the SNOW mode switch is
turned on.
. When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H
or 4L position (for 4WD models).
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer
exist, turn off the I-LI system. Push the
dynamic driver assistance switch
again
to turn the I-LI system back on.
Condition B:
LDW system: If the vehicle is parked in
direct sunlight under high temperature
conditions (over approximately 104°F
(40°C)) and then the LDW system is turned
on, the LDW system may be deactivated
automatically, and the warning systems
ON indicator light
on the switch will
blink.
Starting and driving5-31

5-74Starting and driving
SSD1106
When the COAST/SET switch is pushed
under the following conditions, the sys-
tem cannot be set.
A warning chime will sound and the ICC
indicators will blink.
.When the SNOW mode is pushed
(SNOW mode switch) (To use the ICC
system, turn off the SNOW mode
switch, push the MAIN switch to turn
off the ICC and reset the ICC switch by
pushing the MAIN switch again.)
For details about the SNOW mode
switch, see “SNOW mode” (P.5-132).
. When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H
or 4L position. (To use the ICC system,
place the 4WD shift switch in the AUTO position, push the MAIN switch to turn
off the ICC system and reset the ICC
switch by pushing the MAIN switch
again (for 4WD models).
For details about the 4WD shift switch,
see “NISSAN all-mode 4WD®” (P.5-121).
. When the VDC system is off (To use
the ICC system, turn on the VDC
system. Push the MAIN switch to turn
off the ICC system and reset the ICC
switch by pushing the MAIN switch
again.)
For details about the VDC system, see
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) sys-
tem” (P.5-138).
. When ABS or VDC (including the trac-
tion control system) is operating
. When a wheel is slipping (To use the
ICC system, make sure the wheels are
no longer slipping. Push the MAIN
switch to turn off the ICC, and reset
the ICC system by pushing the MAIN
switch again.)

5-78Starting and driving
Approach warning
If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle
ahead due to rapid deceleration of that
vehicle or if another vehicle cuts in, the
system warns the driver with the chime
and ICC system display. Decelerate by
depressing the brake pedal to maintain a
safe vehicle distance if:
.The chime sounds.
. The vehicle ahead detection and set
distance indicator blink.
The warning chime may not sound in
some cases when there is a short dis-
tance between vehicles. Some examples
are:
. When the vehicles are traveling at the
same speed and the distance be-
tween vehicles is not changing
. When the vehicle ahead is traveling
faster and the distance between ve-
hicles is increasing
. When a vehicle cuts in near your
vehicle
The warning chime will not sound when:
. Your vehicle approaches other vehi-
cles that are parked or moving slowly.
. The accelerator pedal is depressed,
overriding the system. NOTE:
The approach warning chime may
sound and the system display may
blink when the radar sensor detects
objects on the side of the vehicle or on
the side of the road. This may cause the
ICC system to decelerate or accelerate
the vehicle. The radar sensor may de-
tect these objects when the vehicle is
driven on winding roads, narrow roads,
hilly roads or when entering or exiting a
curve. In these cases you will have to
manually control the proper distance
ahead of your vehicle.
Also, the sensor sensitivity can be af-
fected by vehicle operation (steering
maneuver or driving position in the lane)
or traffic or vehicle condition (for example,
if a vehicle is being driven with some
damage).
Automatic cancellation
A chime sounds under the following
conditions and the control is automati-
cally canceled.
.
When the vehicle ahead is not de-
tected and your vehicle is traveling
below the speed of 15 MPH (24 km/h)
. When the system judges the vehicle is
at standstill
. When the shift lever is not in the D
(Drive) or manual shift mode .
When the parking brake is applied
. When the SNOW mode switch is
pushed on.
. When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H
or 4L position (for 4WD models)
. When the VDC system is turned off
. When ABS or VDC (including the trac-
tion control system) operates
. When distance measurement be-
comes impaired due to adhesion of
dirt or obstruction to the sensor
. When a wheel slips
. When the radar signal is temporarily
interrupted
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode limitations
WARNING
Listed below are the system limita-
tions for the ICC system. Failure to
operate the vehicle in accordance
with these system limitations could
result in serious injury or death.
.The system is primarily intended
for use on straight, dry, open
roads with light traffic. It is not
advisable to use the system in
city traffic or congested areas.

5-82Starting and driving
JVS0889X
Warning light and display (example)MAIN (ON·OFF) switch
SSD1110
System temporarily unavailable
Condition A:
Under the following conditions, the ICC
system is automatically canceled. The
chime will sound and the system will not
be able to be set.
.When the VDC is turned off
. When the ABS or VDC operates
. When a tire slips
. When the SNOW mode switch is
pushed on
. When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H
or 4L position (for 4WD models)