2019 NISSAN ARMADA tow

Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understand-
ing of the vehicle’s behavior, you should
practice turning, stopping and backing up
in an area which is free from traffic.
Steering stability, and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than
under normal driving conditions.
.Always secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shift while driving.
. Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a
pin or lock to prevent the coupler from
inadvertently becoming unlatched.
. Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or
stops.
. Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
. Always drive your vehicle at a moder-
ate speed. Some states or provinces
have specific speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.
. When backing up, hold the bottom of
the steering wheel with one hand.
Move your hand in the direction in
which you want the trailer to go. Make
small corrections and back up slowly.
If possible, have someone guide you
when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking
brake, transmission damage could
occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer
wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until
the blocks absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park).
6. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models:
Make sure that the 4WD shift switch is
engaged in the AUTO, 4HI or 4LO
position and the Automatic Transmis-
sion (AT) park warning light is turned
off.
7. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and
trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
. While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce
your speed and shift to a lower gear.
Avoid long or repeated use of the
brakes when descending a hill, as this
reduces their effectiveness and could
cause overheating. Shifting to a lower
gear instead provides “engine braking”
and reduces the need to brake as
frequently.
. If the engine coolant temperature
rises to a high temperature, see “If
your vehicle overheats” (P.6-14).
. Trailer towing requires more fuel than
normal circumstances.
. Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s
first 500 miles (800 km).
. Have your vehicle serviced more often
than at intervals specified in the
recommended maintenance schedule
shown in the "9. Maintenance and
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schedules" section.
. When making a turn, your trailer
wheels will be closer to the inside of
the turn than your vehicle wheels. To
compensate for this, make a larger
than normal turning radius during the
turn.
. Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,
possibly causing vehicle sway. When
being passed by larger vehicles, be
prepared for possible changes in
crosswinds that could affect vehicle
handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to
sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast
and steer as straight ahead as the
road conditions allow. This combina-
tion will help stabilize the vehicle.
.Do not correct trailer sway bysteering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side
of the road in a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced as described earlier in this
section.
. Be careful when passing other vehi-
cles. Passing while towing a trailer requires considerably more distance
than normal passing. Remember the
length of the trailer must also pass the
other vehicle before you can safely
change lanes.
. Use the Tow mode or downshift the
transmission to a lower gear for en-
gine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the
vehicle without applying the brakes.
. Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This could
cause the brakes to overheat, result-
ing in reduced braking efficiency.
. Increase your following distance to
allow for greater stopping distances
while towing a trailer. Anticipate stops
and brake gradually.
. NISSAN recommends that the cruise
control not be used while towing a
trailer.
. While towing a trailer, do not use the
following systems (if so equipped):
— the Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
system
— the Intelligent Lane Intervention (I- LI) system
— the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) sys- tem
— the Intelligent Blind Spot Interven- tion (I-BSI) system — the Intelligent Back-up Intervention
(I-BI) system
— the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
— the Intelligent Distance Control (I- DC) system
— the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system
— the Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW) system
. Some states or provinces have speci-
fic regulations and speed limits for
vehicles that are towing trailers. Obey
the local speed limits.
. Check your hitch, trailer wiring har-
ness connections, and trailer wheel
lug nuts after 50 miles (80 km) of
travel and at every break.
. When launching a boat, do not allow
the water level to go over the exhaust
tail pipe or rear bumper.
. Make sure you disconnect the trailer
lights (if so equipped) before backing
the trailer into the water or the trailer
lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, the transmission
fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information,
see the "9. Maintenance and schedules"
section.

TOW mode
Using TOW mode is recommended when
pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy
load. Push the TOW MODE switch to
activate tow mode. The TOW MODE
indicator light in the meter illuminates
when TOW mode is selected. Push the
TOW MODE switch again to turn TOW
mode off. TOW mode is automatically
cancelled when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position.
TOW mode includes the following fea-
tures:
.Grade logic — Adjusts transmission
shifts when pulling a trailer or hauling
a load up a grade.
. Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — auto-
matically downshifts when driving
down a grade with a trailer or heavy
load to help control vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the 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.
When towing a trailer, the transmission
fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information,
see the "9. Maintenance and schedules"
section.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground is sometimes called flat
towing. This method is sometimes used
when towing a vehicle behind a recrea-
tional vehicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
. Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehi-
cle, always tow forward, never
backward.
. DO NOT tow any automatic trans-
mission vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat tow-
ing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE inter-
nal transmission parts due to lack
of transmission lubrication.
. DO NOT tow a Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground. Doing so
may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
. For emergency towing proce-
dures refer to “Towing recom-
mended by NISSAN” (P.6-17).
Automatic Transmission
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models:
Do not tow a 4WD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:
To tow a vehicle equipped with an auto-
matic transmission, an appropriate vehi-
cle dolly MUSTbe placed under the towed
vehicle’s drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the
dolly manufacturer’s recommendations
when using their product.
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11-2
Cold weather driving ............................................. 5-140
Console box ..................................................................... 2-57
Console light ................................................................... 2-70
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-5
Checking engine coolant level...................... 8-5
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-7
Cruise control Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system)................................................................ 5-85
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-67
Cup holders...................................................................... 2-54
D
Daytime running light system........................... 2-40
Dimensions ....................................................................... 10-9
Drive belts...................................................................\
....... 8-13
Drive positioner............................................................. 3-40
Driving Cold weather driving ..................................... 5-140
Driving with
automatic transmission .................................. 5-18
On-pavement and off-road driving .......... 5-9
Precautions when starting
and driving.................................................................... 5-4
Safety precautions .............................................. 5-10
E
Economy, Fuel............................................................. 5-121
Elapsed time.................................................................... 2-28
Emission control information label............ 10-11
Emission control system maintenance ......... 9-8
Emission control system warranty ............ 10-31 Engine
Before starting the engine............................ 5-16
Break-in schedule ............................................ 5-120
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-5
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Checking engine coolant level...................... 8-5
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-6
Coolant temperature gauge .......................... 2-7
Emergency engine shut off.......................... 5-15
Engine block heater ....................................... 5-141
Engine compartment
check locations ......................................................... 8-3
Engine cooling system ........................................ 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-6
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation ..................................... 10-5
Engine oil replacement indicator ............ 2-26
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-6
Engine serial number .................................... 10-11
Engine specifications......................................... 10-7
Engine start operation indicator.............. 2-23
If your vehicle overheats ................................ 6-14
Oil pressure gauge ................................................. 2-8
Protection mode ................................................... 5-17
Remote engine start
operation indicator ............................................. 2-23
Starting the engine............................................. 5-16
Entry/exit function, Automatic
drive positioner ............................................................. 3-40
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 10-33
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ......................... 5-4
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ........................................................ 9-5
Extended storage fuse warning ...................... 2-24
Extended storage switch ...................................... 8-21
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...... 10-11
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ................................ 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch).................................................................... 6-2
Flat tire........................................................................\
............. 6-3
Flat towing..................................................................... 10-29
Flexible seating.............................................................. 1-12
Floor mat cleaning ......................................................... 7-5
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 8-9
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Engine coolant........................................................... 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-6
Power steering fluid .............................................. 8-8
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-10
Fog light switch ............................................................ 2-42
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) NISSAN all-mode 4WD®................................ 5-121
Front passenger air bag and
status light........................................................................\
1-63
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-4
Front seat Front seat adjustment ......................... 1-4, 1-11
Front-seat active head restraint..................... 1-19
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Fuel economy...................................................... 5-121
Fuel information.................................................... 10-3
Fuel octane rating ............................................... 10-3

Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information..................................................... 10-34
P
Panic alarm....................................................................... 3-17
ParkingBrake break-in .................................................... 5-136
Parking brake operation................................. 5-22
Parking on hills................................................... 5-130
Phone Car phone or CB radio ..................................... 4-43
Pocket........................................................................\
........... 2-59
Power Front seat adjustment ........................................ 1-4
Moonroof..................................................................... 2-66
Power door lock ....................................................... 3-4
Power outlet............................................................. 2-52
Power steering ................................................... 5-135
Power steering fluid .............................................. 8-8
Power windows ..................................................... 2-64
Precautions Braking precautions....................................... 5-135
Child restraints ....................................................... 1-33
Driving safety ........................................................... 5-10
Maintenance................................................................ 8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving .......... 5-9
Seat belt usage ...................................................... 1-20
Supplemental restraint system................. 1-55
When starting and driving................................ 5-4
Push starting................................................................\
... 6-14
Push-button ignition switch............................... 5-13
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..................................... 4-43 Rain-sensing auto wiper system .................... 2-34
Rapid air pressure loss................................................ 5-9
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................\
... 10-32
Rear bumper cover .................................................... 2-62
Rear door alert .............................................................. 2-49
Rear door lock, Child safety rear
door lock ........................................................................\
........ 3-6
Rear personal lights .................................................. 2-70
Rear window wiper and washer switch .... 2-36
Rear window wiper blades .................................. 8-17
RearView Monitor............................................................ 4-3
RearView Monitor system operation ............... 4-4
Recorders, Event data .......................................... 10-33
Registering your vehicle in
another country ........................................................ 10-10
Remote engine start................................................. 3-19
Remote keyless entry system ........................... 3-15
Reporting safety defects .................................... 10-31
Roadside assistance program .............................. 6-2
Rollover ........................................................................\
............ 5-8
Roof
Moonroof..................................................................... 2-67
Roof rack ..................................................................... 2-61
S
SafetyChild seat belts....................................................... 1-30
Towing safety...................................................... 10-22
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-4
Front seats..................................................... 1-4, 1-11
Seat belt(s) Child safety................................................................ 1-30
Infants.................................................................\
........... 1-31
Injured persons ...................................................... 1-22 Larger children ....................................................... 1-31
Precautions on seat belt usage................ 1-20
Pregnant women.................................................. 1-22
Seat belt cleaning ................................................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders............................................. 1-29
Seat belt maintenance..................................... 1-29
Seat belt warning light and chime......... 2-16
Seat belts .................................................................... 1-20
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-70
Small children .......................................................... 1-31
Three-point type ................................................... 1-22
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats................................. 2-45
Driver-side memory ............................................ 3-40
Heated seats ............................................................ 2-43
Seats ........................................................................\
.......... 1-3
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start ................. 2-32
Security system, Vehicle
security system ............................................................. 2-30
Servicing air conditioner........................................ 4-42
Setting memory function, Automatic
drive positioner ............................................................. 3-42
Shift lever, Shift lock release............................... 5-22
Shift lock release
Transmission............................................................ 5-22
Shifting, Automatic transmission ................... 5-18
SNOW mode.................................................................. 5-132
SNOW mode switch ................................................... 2-47
Sonar system............................................................... 5-132
Spare tire............................................................. 8-40, 10-8
Spark plugs....................................................................... 8-14
Speedometer ...................................................................... 2-6
Standard maintenance ............................................... 9-7
Starting Before starting the engine............................ 5-16
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-12
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11-6
Precautions when starting
and driving.................................................................... 5-4
Push starting............................................................ 6-14
Starting the engine............................................. 5-16
Status light, Front passenger air bag ......... 1-63
Steering Heated steering wheel ..................................... 2-42
Power steering ................................................... 5-135
Power steering fluid .............................................. 8-8
Tilt/telescopic steering .................................... 3-29
Storage ........................................................................\
........ 2-54
Sun visors ........................................................................\
.. 3-30
Sunglasses holder....................................................... 2-56
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......... 1-71
Supplemental air bag
warning light .................................................... 1-72, 2-17
Supplemental restraint system........................ 1-55 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system .................................................... 1-55
Switch Fog light switch ..................................................... 2-42
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight aiming control ............................... 2-40
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-37
Ignition switch ........................................................ 5-18
Intelligent Auto Headlight switch ............ 2-38
Power door lock switch ..................................... 3-5
SNOW mode switch ............................................ 2-47
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-41
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch ................................................................. 2-48
T
Tachometer........................................................................\
.. 2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ....................................................... 2-7 Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-32
Three-way catalyst......................................................... 5-4
Tilt/telescopic steering ........................................... 3-29
Tire
Pressure, Low tire pressure
warning light ............................................................ 2-15
Tire replacement indicator ........................... 2-26
Tires Flat tire........................................................................\
..... 6-3
Tire and Loading
information label................................ 8-32, 10-12
Tire chains.................................................................. 8-37
Tire dressing................................................................ 7-4
Tire pressure ............................................................ 8-30
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ................................................ 5-5, 6-3
Tire rotation.............................................................. 8-37
Types of tires ........................................................... 8-36
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-30
Wheel/tire size ........................................................ 10-8
Wheels and tires .................................................... 8-30
Top Tether strap child restraints........................ 1-38
TOW mode ..................................................................... 5-131
TOW mode switch....................................................... 2-47
Towing Flat towing............................................................. 10-29
Tow truck towing................................................. 6-16
Towing a trailer.................................................. 10-17
Towing safety...................................................... 10-22
TPMS, Tire Pressure
Monitoring System ............................................. 5-5, 6-3 TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert......................... 5-8
Trailer towing .............................................................. 10-17 Transceiver
HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-71, 2-75
Transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Driving with
automatic transmission .................................. 5-18
Transmission shift lever lock release ..... 5-22
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................................. 3-15
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ........................................................ 10-10
Trip computer ................................................................ 2-28
Trip odometer ................................................................ 2-28
Turn signal switch ...................................................... 2-41
U
Underbody cleaning ...................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ............................ 10-30
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
charging connector................................................... 2-54
V
Vanity mirror ................................................................... 3-40
Vanity mirror lights .................................................... 2-71
Variable voltage control system ..................... 8-13
Vehicle Dimensions ................................................................ 10-9
Identification number (VIN)....................... 10-10
Loading information ...................................... 10-13
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .......... 6-19
Security system...................................................... 2-30
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch ................................................................. 2-48