2021 NISSAN ARMADA lights

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Warning/indicator lights (red)Warning/indicator lights (yellow) Warning/indicator lights (other)
Automatic Transmission (AT) oil tem-
perature warning lightAnti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn-
ing lightExterior light indicator
Automatic Transmission (AT) park
warning lightAutomatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
system warning lightFront fog light indicator light (if so
equipped)
Brake warning light
Automatic transmission check warn-
ing lightHigh beam assist indicator light
Check suspension indicator lightHigh beam indicator light
Charge warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightTOW mode indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightFour-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
(4WD models)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Master warning lightLow tire pressure warning light
Seat belt warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Security indicator lightMaster warning light
Supplemental air bag warning lightRear Automatic Braking (RAB) system
warning light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn-
ing light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
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The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
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If any light does not come on or operates
in a way other than described, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb and/or a
system malfunction. It is recommended
you have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the vehicle information dis-
play between the speedometer and tach-
ometer. (See “Vehicle information display”
(P.2-19).)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red)
Automatic Transmission (AT)
oil temperature warning light
This light illuminates when the Automatic
Transmission (AT) oil temperature is too
high. If the light illuminates while driving,
reduce the vehicle speed as soon as
safely possible until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when
the AT oil temperature warning light
is on may damage the AT.
Automatic Transmission (AT)
park warning light (4WD models)
This light indicates that the Automatic
Transmission (AT) parking function is not
engaged. If the transfer control is not
secured in any driving position while the
AT shift lever is in the “P” (Park) position,
the transmission will disengage and the
wheels will not lock.
If the AT park warning light illuminates
with the shift lever in the P (Park)
position, shift the Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) shift switch to the AUTO, 4H or 4L position again with the shift lever in
the N (Neutral) position.
(See “NISSAN all-
mode 4WD®” (P.5-124).)
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake
fluid level. If the light comes on while the
engine is running with the parking brake
not applied, stop the vehicle and perform
the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is low, add fluid and have the
system checked. It is recommended
you have this service performed by a
NISSAN dealer. (See “Brake fluid” (P.8-
9).)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is
recommended you have this service
performed by a NISSAN dealer.
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dealer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the supple-
mental restraint system (air bag system)
and/or the pretensioners may not func-
tion properly.
For additional information, see “Supple-
mental restraint system” (P.1-54).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air
bag systems and/or pretensioner
systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle checked.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (yel-
low)
orAnti-lock Braking Sys-
tem (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-
lock function is turned off. The brake
system then operates normally, but with-
out anti-lock assistance. (See “Brake sys-
tem” (P.5-142).)
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) system warning light
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It
turns off after the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) system is set to
OFF in the vehicle information display. If the light illuminates when the AEB
system is ON, it may indicate that the
system is unavailable. See “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian
detection system” (P.5-96) for more de-
tails.
Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the light comes on for 2
seconds. If the light comes on at any
other time, it may indicate the transmis-
sion is not functioning properly. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
to check and repair the transmission.
Check suspension indicator
light
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the light comes on for 2
seconds.
Front passenger air bag sta-
tus light
The front passenger air bag status light
() located on the instrument panel will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will
be OFF depending on how the front
passenger seat is being used.

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If the light illuminates when the RAB
system is on, it may indicate that the
system is unavailable. (See “Rear Auto-
matic Braking (RAB)” (P.5-116).)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light illuminates and
then turns off.
The light comes on when the VDC off
switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates
that the VDC system is not operating.
When the 4L position is selected with the
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch, the
VDC system is disabled and the VDC off
indicator light illuminates. (4WD models)
For additional information, see “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-144).
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light illuminates and then
turns off.
The light will blink when the VDC system
or the traction control system is operat-
ing, thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The
road surface may be slippery.
When the VDC warning light illuminates
when the VDC system is turned on, this
light alerts the driver to the fact that the
VDC system’s fail-safe mode is operating,
for example the VDC or hill start assist
system may not be functioning properly.
Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service. If a malfunction occurs in the
system, the VDC system function will be
canceled but the vehicle is still driveable.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-144).
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the front parking lights,
instrument panel lights, rear combination
lights, license plate lights or headlights
are on. The indicator turns off when these
lights are turned off.
Front fog light indicator light
(if so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on.
(See “Fog light switch” (P.2-52).)
High beam assist indicator
light
The high beam assist indicator light
illuminates when the high beam assist
system is turned on and it is operational.
(See “High beam assist” (P.2-47).)
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the
low beam is selected.
TOW mode indicator light
This light will illuminate when the TOW
MODE is selected while the engine is
running. (See “TOW mode” (P.5-134).)
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal
switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.

AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Door lock warning chime
When the chime sounds, be sure to check
both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key.
(See “Troubleshooting guide” (P.3-13).)
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver side
door is opened with the light switch in the
orposition and the ignition
switch in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave
the vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
The chime will sound if the vehicle is
driven at more than 4 MPH (7 km/h) with
the parking brake applied. Stop the vehi-
cle and release the parking brake.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires
replacement, it will make a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in
motion. This scraping sound will first
occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake
pad, the sound will always be heard even
if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have
the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.
JVI1272X
The vehicle information displayis
located between the tachometer and
the speedometer, and it displays the
warnings and information. The following
items are also displayed if the vehicle is
equipped with them:
. Odometer/twin trip odometer
— “Odometer/twin trip odometer”
(P.2-6)
. Automatic Transmission (AT)
— “Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders” (P.2-10).
— “Driving the vehicle” (P.5-17).
. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

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options:
.Auto Room Lamp
The interior light can be set to be ON
or OFF. Use the OK
button to turn
this feature ON or OFF.
. Auto Headlight
The sensitivity of the Intelligent Auto
Headlight can be adjusted. From the
“Lighting” menu, select “Auto Head-
light”. Use the
buttonsand the
OKbutton to select the required
sensitivity. The following options are
available:
— Turn on earliest
— Turn on earlier
— Turn on standard
— Turn on later
. Light Off Delay
The duration of the automatic head-
lights can be changed from 0 to 180
seconds. Use the OK
button to
change the duration.
Locking:
The “Locking” menu has the following
options:
. Ext. Door Switch (if so equipped)
When this item is turned on, the
request switch on the door is acti-
vated. Use the OK
button to activate
or deactivate this function. .
Selective Unlock (if so equipped)
When this item is turned on, and the
door handle request switch is pushed,
only the corresponding door is un-
locked. All the doors can be unlocked
if the door handle request switch is
pushed again within 1 minute. When
this item is turned to off, all the doors
will be unlocked when the door han-
dle request switch is pushed once. Use
the OK
button to activate or deac-
tivate this function.
. Auto Door Unlock
The “Auto Door Unlock” feature allows
user to customize the auto door
unlock options. Use the OK
button
to change the mode.
— Shift to P
— IGN OFF
— OFF
Wipers (if so equipped):
The “Wipers” menu has the following
options:
. Speed Dependent
The “Speed Dependent” feature can be
activated or deactivated. Use the OK
button to turn this feature ON or OFF. Driving Position (if so equipped):
.
Exit Seat Slide
This allows user to turn the entry/exit
function ON or OFF. Use the OK
button to turn this function ON or OFF.
(See “Memory seat” (P.3-40).)
. Exit Steering Up (if so equipped)
This allows user to turn the entry/exit
function ON or OFF. Use the OK
button to turn this function ON or OFF.
(See “Memory seat” (P.3-40).)
Rear Door Alert:
The “Rear Door Alert” feature allows user
to customize the Rear Door Alert options.
Use the OK
button to change the mode.
. Horn & Alert
When selected, the alert is displayed
and the horn sounds.
. Alert Only
When selected, only the alert is dis-
played.
. OFF
When selected, no alert or horn will be
active.
(See “Rear door alert” (P.2-58).)
ACC Off Delay (if so equipped):
This allows user to turn the ACC delay
timer function ON or OFF. (See “ACC
(Accessories) delay timer function” (P.5-

21. Vehicle ahead detection indica-
tor
This indicator shows the status of the
following systems, if the vehicle is
equipped with them.
.Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with pedestrian detection system
. Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)
For more details, see “Automatic Emer-
gency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian de-
tection system” (P.5-96) or “Intelligent
Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P.5-
106).
The figure and color of these indicators
will change depending on the conditions
of the above systems.
22. LDW indicator
This indicator shows the status of the
following systems, if the vehicle is
equipped with them.
. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
. Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
For more details, see “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)” (P.5-26) or “Intelligent
Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P.5-31).
The figure and color of these indicators
will change depending on the conditions
of the above systems.
23. BSW indicator
This indicator shows the status of the
following systems, if the vehicle is
equipped with them.
. Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
. Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-
BSI)
For more details, see “Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)” (P.5-38) or “Intelligent Blind Spot
Intervention (I-BSI)” (P.5-46).
The figure and color of these indicators
will change depending on the conditions
of the above systems.
24. Malfunction
This warning appears when one or more
of the following systems (if so equipped)
is not functioning properly:
. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with pedestrian detection system
. Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)
. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
. Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
. Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
. Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-
BSI)
. Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-BI)
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
If one or more of these warning appears, have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
25. Wiper Mode Guidance
This indicator shows the wiper and
washer switch position.
The selected position is illuminated in
orange when the wiper switch position
is changed.
26. Lights Mode Guidance
This indicator shows the headlight switch
position.
The selected position is illuminated in
orange when the headlight switch posi-
tion is changed.
27. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
indicators
These indicators show the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system status. For
additional information, refer to “Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5-74).
28. Stop vehicle and Apply parking
brake (if so equipped)
This warning may appear when the
battery charge is low.
Park the vehicle as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer.
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ing. For more information, see “Extended
storage fuse switch” (P.8-21).
36. Headlight System Error
This warning appears if the LED head-
lights are malfunctioning. It is recom-
mended you have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
37. Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-
LI)/Intelligent Blind Spot Interven-
tion (I-BSI) ON indicator
This indicator appears when one or more
of the following systems is activated.
.Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
. Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-
BSI)
For more details, see “Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI)” (P.5-31) or “Intelligent
Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)” (P.5-46).
38. Not Available: Poor Road Con-
ditions (if so equipped)
This warning may appear when the
Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI),
the Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) or
the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the I-BSI,
I-LI or the ICC system is automatically
canceled: .
When the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) or ABS operates
. When a wheel slips
The above system cannot be used in
some situations. (VDC operates and a
wheel slips.)
39-40. Currently unavailable/Cur-
rently not available (if so equipped)
This message appears and the Intelligent
Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) system, the
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system
and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem will be turned off automatically under
the following conditions:
. When the VDC system is turned off.
. When the SNOW mode is selected.
. When the 4WD shift switch is in the 4H
or 4L position. (4WD models).
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
(P.5-144), “SNOW mode” (P.5-135), “NISSAN
all-mode 4WD®” (P.5-124), “Intelligent Blind
Spot Intervention (I-BSI)” (P.5-46), “Intelli-
gent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P.5-31) and
“Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5-74).
41. Automatic Transmission (AT)
position indicator
This indicator shows the transmission
shift position.
See “Automatic transmission” (P.5-18) for
further details.
42. Rear Door Alert is activated
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the Rear Door Alert system
is active and can remind the driver to
check the rear seat.
. Using the steering switch, the driver
can select “Dismiss Message” to clear
the display for a period of time.
. Using the steering switch, the driver
can select “Disable Alert” to disable the
horn alert for the remainder of the
current trip.
For additional information, see “Rear door
alert” (P.2-58).
WARNING
Selecting “Dismiss Message” during a
stop within a trip temporarily dis-
misses the message for that stop
without turning the system off.
Alerts can be provided for other
stops during the trip. Selecting “Dis-
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