2021 NISSAN ARMADA maintenance

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

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).)
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10-34Technical and consumer information
— the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) sys-tem
(See “How to enable/disable the I-
BSI system” (P.5-48).)
— the Intelligent Blind Spot Interven- tion (I-BSI) system
(See “How to enable/disable the I-
BSI system” (P.5-48).)
— the Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-BI) system
(See “I-BI system operation” (P.5-
65).)
— the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
(See “Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC)” (P.5-74).)
— the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system
(See “RAB system operation” (P.5-
118).)
— the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system
(See “How to enable/disable the
RCTA system” (P.5-59).)
. Some states or provinces have speci-
fic regulations and speed limits for
vehicles that are towing trailers. Obey
the local speed limits.
. Check your hitch, trailer wiring har-
ness connections, and trailer wheel
lug nuts after 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
. When launching a boat, do not allow
the water level to go over the exhaust
tail pipe or rear bumper.
. Make sure you disconnect the trailer
lights (if so equipped) before backing
the trailer into the water or the trailer
lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, the transmission
fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information,
see the "9. Maintenance and schedules"
section.
TOW mode
Using TOW mode is recommended when
pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy
load. Push the TOW MODE switch to
activate tow mode. The TOW MODE
indicator light in the meter illuminates
when TOW mode is selected. Push the
TOW MODE switch again to turn TOW
mode off. TOW mode is automatically
cancelled when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position.
TOW mode includes the following fea-
tures:
. Grade logic — Adjusts transmission
shifts when pulling a trailer or hauling
a load up a grade. .
Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — auto-
matically downshifts when driving
down a grade with a trailer or heavy
load to help control vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the TOW mode with
no trailer/load or light trailer/light load
will not cause any damage. However, fuel
economy may be reduced and the trans-
mission/engine driving characteristics
may feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, the transmission
fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information,
see the "9. Maintenance and schedules"
section.Trailer Sway Control
To minimize trailer sway, your vehicle may
apply braking to individual wheels based
on input from your vehicle sensors and
vehicle speed. Trailer Sway Control is a
function of the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system and is active when the VDC
function is enabled.
CAUTION
If the VDC OFF switch is on (meaning
VDC system OFF), the Trailer Sway
Control is also disabled.

10-38Technical and consumer information
You may notify NISSAN by contact-
ing our Consumer Affairs Depart-
ment, toll-free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261).
For Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a crash
or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform Trans-
port Canada in addition to notifying
NISSAN.
If Transport Canada receives com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles,
it may request that NISSAN con-
duct a recall campaign. However,
Transport Canada cannot become
involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
You may contact Transport Cana-
da’s Defect Investigations and Re-
calls Division toll free at 1-800-333-
0510. You may also report safety
defects online at:
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/
7/ PCDB-BDPP/Index.aspx.
Additional information concerning
motor vehicle safety may be ob-
tained from Transport Canada’s
Road Safety Information Centre at
1-800-333-0371 or online at www.
tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak-
ers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiterou-
tiere (French speakers).
To notify NISSAN of any safety
concerns please contact our Con-
sumer Information Centre toll free
at 1-800-387-0122.
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with Four-Wheel
Drive (4WD) should never be tested
using a two wheel dynamometer
(such as the dynamometers used by
some states for emissions testing),
or similar equipment. Make sure you
inform test facility personnel that
your vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynam-
ometer. Using the wrong test equip-
ment may result in transmission
damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states
and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may
be required to be in what is called the
“ready condition” for an Inspection/Main-
tenance (I/M) test of the emission control
system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the “ready condition”
can be obtained by ordinary usage of
the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is
repaired or the battery is disconnected,
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

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