2021 NISSAN ARMADA lock

3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments
WARNING
.Always be sure the liftgate has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
. Do not drive with the liftgate
open. This could allow dangerous
exhaust gases to be drawn into
the vehicle. See “Exhaust gas
(carbon monoxide)” (P.5-4).
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could
unknowingly activate switches
or controls. Unattended children
could become involved in serious
accidents.
. Always be sure that hands and
feet are clear of the door frame to
avoid injury while closing the
liftgate.
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OPERATING MANUAL LIFTGATE
To open the liftgate, unlock it and push
the liftgate opener switch. Pull up the
liftgate to open.
The liftgate can be unlocked by:
. pushing the unlock button
on the
Intelligent Key twice.
. pushing the liftgate request switch
with the Intelligent Key carried on you.
. pushing the door handle request
switch twice with the Intelligent Key
carried on you.
. pushing the power door lock switch to
the unlock position. .
inserting the mechanical key into the
driver’s door key cylinder and turning
it to the rear of the vehicle twice.
To close the liftgate, pull down until it
securely locks.
OPERATING POWER LIFTGATE (if so
equipped)
To operate the power liftgate, the shift
lever must be in the P (Park) position.
The power liftgate will not operate if the
battery voltage is low.
LIFTGATE

SPA2547
Power liftgate main switch
The power liftgate operation can be
turned on or off by the power liftgate
main switch on the instrument panel.
When the power liftgate main switch is
pushed to the “OFF” position, the power
operation is not available by the power
liftgate switch on the liftgate and liftgate
opener switch.
The liftgate can still be operated by the
power liftgate switch on the instrument
panel and the power liftgate button on
the Intelligent Key.
SPA2548
Power liftgate switch — Instrument panel
WAD0269XLiftgate opener switch
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Intelligent Key
WAD0266XPower liftgate close and lock switches — Liftgate
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3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Power open
When the liftgate is fully closed, the
liftgate will fully open automatically by:
.pushing the power liftgate switch
on the instrument panel
. pushing the liftgate opener switch
.pushing the power liftgate buttonon the Intelligent Key for more than 1
second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the out-
side chime sounds when the liftgate
starts opening.
NOTE:
The liftgate can be opened by the
power liftgate switch
, the liftgate
opener switchor the power liftgate
buttoneven if the liftgate is
locked. The liftgate will individually un-
lock and open.
Power close
When the liftgate is fully opened, the
liftgate will fully close automatically by:
. pushing the power liftgate switch
on the instrument panel
. pushing the power liftgate button
on the Intelligent Key for more than 1
second
. pushing the power liftgate close
switch
on the lower part of the
liftgate The hazard flashes 4 times and the out-
side chime sounds when the liftgate
starts closing.
NOTE:
When the liftgate is closed, it remains
unlocked. Manually lock the liftgate.
Power close and lock
When the liftgate is fully opened and the
Intelligent Key is carried with you near the
liftgate, the liftgate will fully close and lock
automatically by pushing the power lift-
gate lock switch
on the lower part of
the liftgate.
The hazard flashes 4 times and the out-
side chime sounds when the liftgate
starts closing.
Reverse function
The power liftgate will reverse immedi-
ately if one of the following actions is
performed during power open or power
close.
. pushing the power liftgate switch
on the instrument panel
. pushing the power liftgate button
on the Intelligent Key.
. pushing the power liftgate close
switch
on the lower part of the
liftgate
The outside chime sounds when the
liftgate starts to reverse.
Auto reverse function
The auto-reverse function enables the
liftgate to automatically reverse when
something is caught in the liftgate as it
is opening or closing. When the control
unit detects an obstacle, the liftgate will
reverse and return to the full open or full
close position.
If a second obstacle is detected, the
liftgate motion will stop and the drive
motor will disengage. The liftgate will
enter the manual mode.
A pinch sensor is mounted on each side
of the liftgate. If an obstacle is detected
by the pinch sensor during power close,
the liftgate will reverse and return to the
full open position immediately.
NOTE:
If the pinch sensor is damaged or
removed, the power close function will
not operate.
WARNING
There is a small distance immedi-
ately before the closed position that
cannot be detected. Make sure that
all passengers keep their hands, etc.,
clear from the liftgate opening be-
fore closing the liftgate.

3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments
CAUTION
.The liftgate will automatically
close from a partly open position.
To avoid pinching, keep hands
and fingers away from liftgate
opening.
. Do not let children operate the
liftgate.
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LIFTGATE RELEASE LEVER
If the liftgate cannot be opened with the
door lock switch due to a discharged
battery, follow these steps.
1. Remove the cover
inside of the
liftgate using a suitable tool.
2. Move the lever
as illustrated to open
the liftgate.
It is recommended you contact a NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible for repair.
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OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, push the
upper right side of fuel-filler door to
release.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under cer-
tain conditions. You could be
burned or seriously injured if it is
misused or mishandled. Always
stop engine and do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks near
FUEL-FILLER DOOR

the vehicle when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically. Contin-
ued refueling may cause fuel
overflow, resulting in fuel spray
and possibly a fire.
. Use only an original equipment
type fuel-filler cap as a replace-
ment. It has a built-in safety valve
needed for proper operation of
the fuel system and emission
control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunc-
tion and possible injury. It could
also cause the malfunction indi-
cator light to come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle
body to attempt to start your
vehicle.
. Do not fill a portable fuel contain-
er in the vehicle or trailer. Static
electricity can cause an explosion
of flammable liquid, vapor or gas
in any vehicle or trailer. To reduce
the risk of serious injury or death
when filling portable fuel contain-
ers:
— Always place the container on
the ground when filling. — Do not use electronic devices
when filling.
— Keep the pump nozzle in con- tact with the container while
you are filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable
liquid.
CAUTION
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle
body, flush it away with water to
avoid paint damage.
. Insert the cap straight into the
fuel-filler tube, then tighten until
the fuel-filler cap clicks. Failure to
tighten the fuel-filler cap properly
may cause the
malfunction
indicator light (MIL) to illuminate.
If the
light illuminates be-
cause the fuel-filler cap is loose
or missing, tighten or install the
cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn
off after a few driving trips. If the
light does not turn off after a
few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
. The Loose Fuel Cap warning will
appear if the fuel-filler cap is not
properly tightened. It may take a
few driving trips for the message
to be displayed. Failure to tighten
the fuel-filler cap properly after
the Loose Fuel Cap warning ap-
pears may cause the
Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) to
illuminate.
Turn the cap counterclockwise to re-
move. To tighten, turn the cap clockwise
until a single click is heard.
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3-28Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2753
To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclock-wise to remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a single click is heard.
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Loose Fuel Cap warning
The Loose Fuel Cap warning appears on
the vehicle information display when the
fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly
after the vehicle has been refueled. It may
take a few driving trips for the warning to
be displayed.
To turn off the warning, perform the
following:
1. Remove and install the fuel-filler capas soon as possible. (See “Fuel-filler
cap” (P.3-26).)
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks.
3. Push the
switchon the
steering wheel to turn off the Loose Fuel Cap warning after tightening the
fuel-filler cap.

WARNING
.Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving. You could lose con-
trol of your vehicle and cause an
accident.
. Do not adjust the steering wheel
any closer to you than is neces-
sary for proper steering opera-
tion and comfort. The driver’s air
bag inflates with great force. If
you are unrestrained, leaning for-
ward, sitting sideways or out of
position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive ser-
ious or fatal injuries from the air
bag if you are up against it when
it inflates. Always sit back against
the seatback and as far away as
practical from the steering wheel.
Always use the seat belts.
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ELECTRIC OPERATION
Tilt or telescopic operation
Move the leverto adjust the steering
wheel up or down, forward or rearward to
the desired position.
Entry/Exit function operation (if so
equipped):
The memory seat system will make the
steering wheel move up automatically
when the driver’s door is opened with
the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
This lets the driver get into and out of the
seat more easily.
For more information, see “Memory seat”
(P.3-40).
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TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING SUN VISORS

3-30Pre-driving checks and adjustments
CAUTION
.Do not store the main sun visor
before storing the extension sun
visor.
. Do not pull the extension sun
visor forcedly downward.
1. To block out glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor
.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center
mount and swing it to the side
.
3. Draw out the extension sun visor
from the main sun visor to block from
further glare.
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INSIDE MIRROR
Adjust the height and the angle of the
inside mirror to the desired position.
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Manual anti-glare type (if so
equipped)
The night positionwill reduce glare
from the headlights of vehicles behind
you at night.
Use the day position
when driving in
daylight hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when
necessary, because it reduces rear
view clarity.
MIRRORS