2020 NISSAN ARMADA engine coolant

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
Technical and consumer information10-27

11-2
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) ...................................................... 5-81
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-63
Cup holders...................................................................... 2-53
D
Daytime running light system........................... 2-39
Dimensions ....................................................................... 10-9
Drive belts...................................................................\
....... 8-13
Drive positioner............................................................. 3-40
Driving Cold weather driving ..................................... 5-135
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............................................................. 5-116
Elapsed time.................................................................... 2-28
Emission control information label............ 10-11
Emission control system warranty ............ 10-31
EngineBefore starting the engine............................ 5-16
Break-in schedule ............................................ 5-115 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 ....................................... 5-136
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 ............................................................ 2-41
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) NISSAN all-mode 4WD®................................ 5-116
Front passenger air bag and status
light........................................................................\
................. 1-62
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...................................................... 5-116
Fuel information.................................................... 10-3
Fuel octane rating ............................................... 10-3
Fuel-filler cap............................................................ 3-26

Fuel-filler door......................................................... 3-26
Gauge........................................................................\
........ 2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning............................. 3-29
Fuel efficient driving tips .................................... 5-115
Fuses........................................................................\
.............. 8-18
Fusible links...................................................................... 8-19
G
Garage door opener HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-70, 2-74
Gas cap........................................................................\
........ 3-26
Gauge........................................................................\
................ 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge......... 2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge ............................... 2-8
Fuel gauge .................................................................... 2-8
Odometer....................................................................... 2-6
Speedometer .............................................................. 2-6
Tachometer.................................................................. 2-7
Trip computer ......................................................... 2-28
General maintenance................................................... 9-2
Glove box ........................................................................\
... 2-56
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints/headrests................................... 1-14
Headlights Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-24
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-37
Heated seats ................................................................... 2-43
Heated steering wheel ............................................ 2-42
Heater Automatic air conditioner ............................. 4-36
Engine block heater ....................................... 5-136 Heater and air
conditioner operation....................................... 4-35
Hill start assist system ......................................... 5-124
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ..... 2-70, 2-74
Hood release ................................................................... 3-21
Hook Coat hooks ................................................................ 2-59
Luggage hook ......................................................... 2-59
Horn........................................................................\
................ 2-42
I
Ignition switch (Push-button)............................ 5-13
Immobilizer system.................................................... 2-31
In-cabin microfilter ..................................................... 4-43
Indicator Lights..................................................................\
............ 2-17
Vehicle information display.......................... 2-20
Inside mirror .................................................................... 3-31
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test............. 10-32
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-40
Instrument panel ............................................................. 2-4
Intelligent Around View Monitor ..................... 4-10
Intelligent Auto Headlight system ................. 2-38
Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-BI) ......... 5-53
Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
(I-BSI)........................................................................\
.............. 5-40
Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)
ON indicator light ........................................................ 2-18
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ........................ 5-63
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system main switch indicator ....................................... 2-25
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ................................................................... 2-14
Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) ................. 5-85
Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) system
warning light ................................................................... 2-13 Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)........................................................................\
........ 5-106
Intelligent Key..................................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key system ................................................. 3-7
Battery replacement.......................................... 8-21
Key operating range ............................................. 3-9
Key operation .......................................................... 3-10
Warning light............................................................ 2-14
Warning signals...................................................... 3-12
Intelligent Key warning light .............................. 2-14
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) .................. 5-23
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) ON
indicator light (green) .............................................. 2-18
Intelligent Rear View Mirror................................. 3-32
Interior light replacement..................................... 8-26
Interior light switch.................................................... 2-68
Interior lights................................................................... 2-68
ISOFIX child restraint ................................................ 1-35
J
Jump starting ................................................................. 6-12
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................................. 3-15
Keys ........................................................................\
.................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system................................ 3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ..................................... 1-70
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-12
Emission control information label .... 10-11
Engine serial number .................................... 10-11
11-3

11-6
Precautions when starting and
driving........................................................................\
....... 5-4
Push starting............................................................ 6-14
Starting the engine............................................. 5-16
Status light, Front passenger air bag ......... 1-62
Steering Heated steering wheel ..................................... 2-42
Power steering ................................................... 5-130
Power steering fluid .............................................. 8-8
Tilt/telescopic steering .................................... 3-29
Storage ........................................................................\
........ 2-53
Sun visors ........................................................................\
.. 3-30
Sunglasses holder....................................................... 2-55
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......... 1-70
Supplemental air bag warning
light........................................................................\
.. 1-71, 2-17
Supplemental restraint system........................ 1-54 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system .................................................... 1-54
Switch Fog light switch ..................................................... 2-41
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-37
Ignition switch ........................................................ 5-18
Intelligent Auto Headlight switch ............ 2-38
Power door lock switch ..................................... 3-5
SNOW mode switch ............................................ 2-46
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-41
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch ................................................................. 2-47
T
Tachometer........................................................................\
.. 2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ....................................................... 2-7 Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-31
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........................ 1-37
TOW mode ..................................................................... 5-126
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 ................................................. 2-70, 2-74
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................................................... 2-52
V
Vanity mirror ................................................................... 3-40
Vanity mirror lights .................................................... 2-70
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 ................................................................. 2-47