2021 NISSAN ARMADA coolant temperature

5-148Starting and driving
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist in
cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used
when the outside temperature is 20°F
(−7°C) or lower.
To use the engine block heater
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the en-gine block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged exten-
sion cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected,
grounded 110-volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours,
depending on outside temperatures,
to properly warm the engine coolant.
Use an appropriate timer to turn the
engine block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and properly store the cord to keep it
away from moving parts.
WARNING
.Do not use your engine block
heater with an ungrounded elec-
trical system or a 2-pronged
adapter. You can be seriously
injured by an electrical shock if
you use an ungrounded connec-
tion.
. Disconnect and properly store the
engine block heater cord before
starting the engine. Damage to
the cord could result in an elec-
trical shock and can cause ser-
ious injury.
. Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-
pronged extension cord rated
for at least 10A. Plug the exten-
sion cord into a Ground Fault
Interrupt (GFI) protected,
grounded 110-VAC outlet. Failure
to use the proper extension cord
or a grounded outlet can result in
a fire or electrical shock and
cause serious personal injury.

6-14In case of emergency
8. After starting your engine, carefullydisconnect the negative cable and
then the positive cable (
???).
9. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to
cover the vent holes as it may be
contaminated with corrosive acid.
10. Put the battery cover on. Do not attempt to start the engine by
pushing.CAUTION
.
Automatic transmission models
cannot be push-started or tow-
started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
. Three way catalyst equipped
models should not be started by
pushing since the three way cat-
alyst may be damaged.
. Never try to start the vehicle by
towing it; when the engine starts,
the forward surge could cause
the vehicle to collide with the
tow vehicle.
CAUTION
.Do not continue to drive if your
vehicle overheats. Doing so could
cause engine damage or a vehicle
fire.
. To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never remove the radia-
tor cap or coolant reservoir cap
while the engine is still hot. When
the radiator cap or coolant reser-
voir cap is removed, pressurized
hot water will spurt out, possibly
causing serious injury.
. Do not open the hood if steam is
coming out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by
an extremely high temperature gauge
reading), or if you feel a lack of engine
power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take
the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position.
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the heater and air condi- tioner. Open all the windows, move
the heater or air conditioner tempera-
ture control to maximum hot and fan
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

2. Start the engine.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle andtrailer 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 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
(See “How to enable/disable the
LDW system” (P.5-28).)
— the Intelligent Lane Intervention (I- LI) system
(See “How to enable/disable the I-LI
system” (P.5-34).)
Technical and consumer information10-33

11-2
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ................................. 8-19
Cleaning exterior and interior ................... 7-2, 7-5
Climate control.............................................................. 4-35
Clock ........................................................................\
.............. 2-38
Coat hooks ....................................................................... 2-70
Cockpit ........................................................................\
............. 2-3
Cold weather driving ............................................. 5-146
Console box ..................................................................... 2-69
Console light ................................................................... 2-79
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)................................................................ 5-92
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-74
Cruise indicator............................................................. 2-32
Cup holders...................................................................... 2-66
Current fuel consumption.................................... 2-36
D
Daytime running light system........................... 2-50
Dimensions .................................................................... 10-10
Drive belts...................................................................\
....... 8-13
Drive positioner............................................................. 3-40
Driver and front passenger supplemental
knee air bag..................................................................... 1-68
Driving Cold weather driving ..................................... 5-146
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............................................................. 5-124
Elapsed time.................................................................... 2-36
Elapsed time and trip odometer..................... 2-36
Emergency Call (SOS) button ............................ 2-64
Emission control information label............ 10-12
Emission control system warranty ............ 10-37
Engine
Before starting the engine............................ 5-16
Break-in schedule ............................................ 5-123
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 ....................................... 5-148
Engine compartment
check locations ......................................................... 8-3
Engine cooling system ........................................ 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-6
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation ..................................... 10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-7
Engine serial number .................................... 10-12
Engine specifications......................................... 10-8
Engine start operation indicator.............. 2-29
If your vehicle overheats ................................ 6-14
Oil pressure gauge ................................................. 2-8
Protection mode ................................................... 5-17 Starting the engine............................................. 5-16
Entry/exit function, memory seat .................. 3-40
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 10-39
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ......................... 5-4
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ........................................................ 9-5
Extended storage switch ...................................... 8-21
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...... 10-12
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..................................................................... 10-35
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 ............................................................ 2-52
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) NISSAN all-mode 4WD®................................ 5-124
Front and rear sonar system.......................... 5-135
Front passenger air bag and
status light........................................................................\
1-62
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-4

Front seatFront seat adjustment ......................... 1-4, 1-11
Front-seat active head restraint..................... 1-19
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Fuel economy...................................................... 5-124
Fuel information.................................................... 10-4
Fuel octane rating ............................................... 10-4
Fuel-filler cap............................................................ 3-26
Fuel-filler door......................................................... 3-26
Gauge........................................................................\
........ 2-8
Loose Fuel Cap warning................................. 3-28
Fuel efficient driving tips .................................... 5-123
Fuses........................................................................\
.............. 8-18
Fusible links...................................................................... 8-19
G
Garage door opener HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-81, 2-85
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 ......................................................... 2-36
General maintenance................................................... 9-2
Glove box ........................................................................\
... 2-69
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints/headrests................................... 1-14
Headlights Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-26
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-46
Heated seats ................................................................... 2-53
Heated steering wheel ............................................ 2-52
Heater Automatic air conditioner ............................. 4-36
Engine block heater ....................................... 5-148
Heater and air
conditioner operation....................................... 4-35
High beam assist ......................................................... 2-47
Hill start assist system ......................................... 5-132
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ..... 2-81, 2-85
Hood release ................................................................... 3-21
Hook Coat hooks ................................................................ 2-70
Luggage hook ......................................................... 2-71
Horn........................................................................\
................ 2-53
I
Ignition switch (Push-button)............................ 5-13
Immobilizer system.................................................... 2-40
In-cabin microfilter ..................................................... 4-41
Indicator Lights..................................................................\
............ 2-14
Vehicle information display.......................... 2-19
Inside mirror .................................................................... 3-30
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test............. 10-38
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-50
Instrument panel ............................................................. 2-4
Intelligent Around View® Monitor................... 4-10
Intelligent Auto Headlight system ................. 2-46 Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-BI) ......... 5-63
Intelligent Blind Spot
Intervention (I-BSI) ...................................................... 5-46
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ........................ 5-74
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) ................. 5-114
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 signals...................................................... 3-12
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) .................. 5-31
Intelligent Rear View Mirror................................. 3-31
Interior light replacement..................................... 8-26
Interior light switch.................................................... 2-78
Interior lights................................................................... 2-78
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 ..................................... 1-72
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-13
Emission control information label .... 10-12
11-3

11-6
Push starting............................................................ 6-14
Starting the engine............................................. 5-16
Status light, Front passenger air bag ......... 1-62
Steering Heated steering wheel ..................................... 2-52
Power steering ................................................... 5-141
Power steering fluid .............................................. 8-8
Tilt/telescopic steering .................................... 3-29
Storage ........................................................................\
........ 2-66
Sun visors ........................................................................\
.. 3-29
Sunglasses holder....................................................... 2-68
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......... 1-72
Supplemental air bag
warning light .................................................... 1-73, 2-13
Supplemental restraint system........................ 1-54 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system .................................................... 1-54
Switch Emergency Call (SOS) button ..................... 2-64
Fog light switch ..................................................... 2-52
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-46
Ignition switch ........................................................ 5-18
Intelligent Auto Headlight switch ............ 2-46
Power door lock switch ..................................... 3-5
SNOW mode switch ............................................ 2-57
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-51
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch ................................................................. 2-57
T
Tachometer........................................................................\
.. 2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ....................................................... 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start...................................................................\
... 2-40 Three-way catalyst......................................................... 5-4
Tilt/telescopic steering ........................................... 3-29
Tire
Pressure, Low tire pressure
warning light ............................................................ 2-15
Tires Flat tire........................................................................\
..... 6-3
Tire and Loading
information label................................ 8-30, 10-13
Tire chains.................................................................. 8-35
Tire dressing................................................................ 7-4
Tire pressure ............................................................ 8-28
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ................................................ 5-5, 6-3
Tire rotation.............................................................. 8-36
Types of tires ........................................................... 8-34
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-36
Wheel/tire size ........................................................ 10-9
Wheels and tires .................................................... 8-28
Top Tether strap child restraints........................ 1-37
TOW mode ..................................................................... 5-134
TOW mode switch....................................................... 2-57
Towing Flat towing............................................................. 10-35
Tow truck towing................................................. 6-16
Towing a trailer.................................................. 10-19
Towing safety...................................................... 10-24
TPMS, Tire Pressure
Monitoring System ............................................. 5-5, 6-3 TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert......................... 5-8
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........................... 5-23
Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU) ............ 2-58
Trailer towing .............................................................. 10-19
Transceiver HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-81, 2-85 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 ........................................................ 10-11
Trip computer ................................................................ 2-36
Trip odometer ................................................................ 2-36
Turn signal switch ...................................................... 2-51
U
Underbody cleaning ...................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ............................ 10-36
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
charging connector................................................... 2-61
V
Vanity mirror ................................................................... 3-40
Vanity mirror lights .................................................... 2-80
Variable voltage control system ..................... 8-13
Vehicle Dimensions ............................................................ 10-10
Identification number (VIN)....................... 10-11
Loading information ...................................... 10-15
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .......... 6-19
Security system...................................................... 2-38
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF switch ................................................................. 2-57
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system ........................................................ 5-144
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light ............................................................ 2-18