2021 NISSAN ARMADA engine oil

10-6Technical and consumer information
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above
can cause persistent, heavy spark
knock. (Spark knock is a metallic rap-
ping noise.) If severe, this can lead to
engine damage. If you detect a persis-
tent heavy spark knock even when
using gasoline of the stated octane
rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level
roads, it is recommended you have a
NISSAN dealer correct the condition.
Failure to correct the condition is mis-
use of the vehicle, for which NISSAN is
not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in
knocking, after-run or overheating. This
in turn may cause excessive fuel con-
sumption or damage to the engine. If any
of the above symptoms are encountered,
have your vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is
no cause for concern, because you get
the greatest fuel benefit when there is
light spark knock for a short time under
heavy engine load.
JVT0342X
API certification markAPI service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2). NISSAN recommends
the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standar-dization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause
engine damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
oil additives. The use of an oil additive is
not necessary when the proper oil type is
used and maintenance intervals are fol-
lowed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.

Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important that the engine oil
viscosity be selected based on the tem-
peratures at which the vehicle will be
operated before the next oil change.
Choosing an oil viscosity other than that
recommended could cause serious en-
gine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use the genuine oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in
change intervals.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Oil and
filter other than the specified quality, or
oil and filter change intervals longer than
recommended could reduce engine life.
Damage to engines caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil and
filter quality and/or viscosity is not cov-
ered by the new NISSAN vehicle limited
warranties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality
engine oil when it was built. You do nothave to change the oil before the first
recommended change interval. Oil and
filter change intervals depend upon how
you use your vehicle.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND OIL RECOMMEN-
DATIONS
The air conditioner system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with
the refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
and NISSAN A/C System Oil VC100YF
(PAG) or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
will cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and will require
the replacement of all air conditioner
system components.
The refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf) in
your NISSAN vehicle does not harm the
earth’s ozone layer. Although this refrig-
erant does not affect the earth’s atmo-
sphere, certain government regulations
require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air condi-
tioner system service. Air conditioner
system should only be serviced by trained
and certified technicians to ensure proper and safe operation (SAE J2845). A NISSAN
dealer has the trained technicians and
equipment needed to recover and recycle
your air conditioner system refrigerant.
Only new and SAEJ2842 certified eva-
porator(s) shall be used as replacement
parts.
A damaged or leaking air conditioning
evaporator shall never be repaired or
replaced with one removed from a used
or salvaged vehicle. To replace a da-
maged or leaking evaporator, use only
new and SAE J2842 certified evaporator
(s). It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer when servicing your air
conditioner system.
Technical and consumer information10-7

11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................... 5-143
Advanced Air Bag System .................................... 1-60
Air bag systemAdvanced Air Bag System ............................. 1-60
Driver and front passenger
supplemental knee air bag system ....... 1-68
Front passenger air bag and
status light................................................................. 1-62
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system..................... 1-70
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air
bag system................................................................ 1-70
Air bag warning labels ............................................ 1-72
Air bag warning light................................. 1-73, 2-13
Air cleaner housing filter ....................................... 8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation............................... 4-35
Air conditioner service...................................... 4-41
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations............. 4-41
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and oil recommendations ............................. 10-7
Automatic air conditioner ............................. 4-36
In-cabin microfilter .............................................. 4-41
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)............................................................ 2-40
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................... 5-10
Alert Rear Door Alert....................................................... 2-58
All-mode 4WD.............................................................. 5-124
Android Auto ....................................................................... 4-2 Antenna........................................................................\
....... 4-41
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-143
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light ................................................................... 2-14
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ................................. 7-2
Interior appearance care................................... 7-5
Apple CarPlay®................................................................... 4-2
Armrest ........................................................................\
........ 1-11
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-19
Auto closure .................................................................... 3-25
Automatic Air conditioner ........................................................ 4-36
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Door locks...................................................................... 3-6
Drive positioner...................................................... 3-40
Driving with
automatic transmission .................................. 5-18
Seat positioner ....................................................... 3-40
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
system warning light................................................ 2-14
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
pedestrian detection system ............................. 5-96
Average speed ............................................................... 2-36
Avoiding collision and rollover.............................. 5-8
B
Back door (See liftgate) .......................................... 3-22
Battery........................................................................\
.......... 8-11 Battery saver system.......................... 2-49, 2-78
Intelligent Key.......................................................... 8-21
Variable voltage control system .............. 8-13
Before starting the engine................................... 5-16
Belts (See drive belts)............................................... 8-13
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..................................... 5-38 Booster seats.................................................................. 1-51
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............ 5-143
Brake booster.......................................................... 8-17
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 8-9
Brake system ....................................................... 5-142
Parking brake operation................................. 5-22
Warning light............................................................ 2-11
Break-in schedule .................................................... 5-123
Brightness control Instrument panel .................................................. 2-50
Bulb check/instrument panel............................ 2-11
Bulb replacement ........................................................ 8-24
C
Cabin air filter ................................................................. 4-41
Camera aiding sonar function.......................... 4-24
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants...................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................ 4-42
Cargo floor box ............................................................. 2-71
Cargo light ........................................................................\
2-80
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ....... 5-4
Charger Wireless charger .................................................... 2-62
Child restraints .............................................................. 1-32 Booster seats........................................................... 1-51
LATCH system ......................................................... 1-35
Precautions on child restraints................. 1-33
Top tether strap .................................................... 1-37
Child safety....................................................................... 1-30
Child safety rear door lock ...................................... 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders................................................ 2-19
Seat belt warning light and chime......... 2-13

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

11-4
Engine serial number .................................... 10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label .............................................. 10-12
Tire and Loading
information label................................ 8-30, 10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .... 10-11
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ........................ 5-26
LATCH system ................................................................ 1-35
License plate, Installing front
license plate.................................................................. 10-15
Liftgate........................................................................\
......... 3-22
Light Air bag warning light......................................... 1-73
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-24
Cargo light ................................................................. 2-80
Fog light switch ..................................................... 2-52
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-46
Headlights bulb replacement ..................... 8-26
Indicator lights........................................................ 2-14
Interior light switch............................................. 2-78
Interior lights............................................................ 2-78
Map lights ................................................................... 2-79
Replacement ............................................................ 8-24
Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-80
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-11
Lights, Exterior and interior
light replacement ........................................................ 8-26
Linking Intelligent Key (air conditioner)..... 4-41
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) .............................................. 10-15
Lock Automatic door locks........................................... 3-6
Door locks...................................................................... 3-4
Liftgate lock .............................................................. 3-22
Power door lock ....................................................... 3-4
Locking with mechanical key ................................ 3-4 Loose Fuel Cap warning........................................ 3-26
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-15
Low tire pressure warning system
(See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)).................................................................. 5-5
Luggage hooks ............................................................. 2-71
M
Maintenance........................................................................\
9-2
Battery........................................................................\
... 8-11
General maintenance........................................... 9-2
Inside the vehicle..................................................... 9-3
Maintenance precautions................................. 8-2
Maintenance requirements ............................. 9-2
Maintenance schedules...................................... 9-7
Outside the vehicle ................................................ 9-2
Seat belt maintenance..................................... 1-29
Maintenance schedules.............................................. 9-7
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) .................... 2-17
Map lights ........................................................................\
.. 2-79
Master warning light.................................. 2-13, 2-17
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ....... 3-3
Memory seat ................................................................... 3-40
Memory storage, memory seat........................ 3-41
Meter Trip computer ......................................................... 2-36
Meters and gauges ........................................................ 2-5 Instrument brightness control .................. 2-50
Mirror Inside mirror ............................................................. 3-30
Intelligent Rear View Mirror.......................... 3-31
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-38
Vanity mirror ............................................................ 3-40
Monitor Intelligent Around View® Monitor............ 4-10
Monitor, RearView Monitor ...................................... 4-3 Moonroof........................................................................\
.... 2-76
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ...................... 4-29
N
New vehicle break-in ............................................. 5-123
NISSAN all-mode 4WD®........................................ 5-124
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-40
NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual....................... 4-2
O
Odometer........................................................................\
....... 2-6
Off-road recovery ............................................................ 5-9
Oil
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-6
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ............................... 2-8
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-7
Operation, operational indicators .................. 2-29
Other lights....................................................................... 2-18
Outside air temperature ........................................ 2-38
Outside mirrors ............................................................. 3-38
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats.............. 6-14
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information..................................................... 10-40
P
Panic alarm....................................................................... 3-17
Parking Brake break-in .................................................... 5-142
Parking brake operation................................. 5-22
Parking on hills................................................... 5-133

FUEL INFORMATION
VK56VD engine
NISSAN recommends the use of unleaded
premium gasoline with an octane rating
of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not
available, you may use unleaded regular
gasoline with an octane rating of at least
87 AKI number (Research octane number
91), but you may notice a decrease in
performance.
CAUTION
.Using a fuel other than that spe-
cified could adversely affect the
emission control systems, and
may also affect warranty cover-
age.
. Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because
this will damage the three way
catalyst.
. Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in
your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed to run on E-15 or E-85
fuel. Using E-15 or E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically designed
for E-15 or E-85 fuel can adversely
affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle.
Damage caused by such fuel is
not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty.
. Do not use fuel that contains the
octane booster methylcyclopen-
tadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT). Using fuel containing
MMT may adversely affect vehicle
performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are
labeled to indicate MMT content,
so you may have to consult your
gasoline retailer for more details.
Note that Federal and California
laws prohibit the use of MMT in
reformulated gasoline.
. U.S. government regulations re-
quire ethanol dispensing pumps
to be identified by a small,
square, orange and black label
with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for
that region.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
See “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2) for engine oil and oil
filter recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES:
The label is typically located on the driver
side center pillar or on the driver’s door.
For additional information, see “Wheels
and tires” (P.8-28).
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations
outlined in the “Break-in schedule” (P.5-
123). Follow these recommendations for
the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION