2011 Nissan Armada Owners Manual

WARNING

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Installing a snowplow may affect vehicle handling. This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.

WARNING

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

Temperature A, B and C

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat, and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces- sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor- mance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.

Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov- ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction AA, A, B and C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea- sured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con- crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

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WARNING

The temperature grade for this tire is es- tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, ei- ther separately or in combination, can cause heat build-up and possible tire failure.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following emission warranties: For USA 1. Emission Defects Warranty 2. Emissions Performance Warranty Details of this warranty may be found with other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a replace- ment by writing to: ● Nissan North America, Inc.

Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canada Emission Control System Warranty Details of this warranty may be found with other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a replace- ment by writing to: ● Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5

For USA If you believe that your vehicle has a de- fect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immedi- ately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi- tion to notifying NISSAN. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be- come involved in individual problems be- tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Ve- hicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888- 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle from http://www.safercar.gov.

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Additional information concerning motor vehicle safety may be obtained from Transport Canada’s Road Safety Informa- tion Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety. To notify NISSAN of any safety concerns please contact our Consumer Information Centre toll free at 1-800-387-0122.

You may notify NISSAN by contacting our Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1. For Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a de- fect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immedi- ately inform Transport Canada in addition to notifying NISSAN. If Transport Canada receives complaints, it may open an investigation, 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, Trans- port Canada cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or NISSAN. You may contact Transport Canada’s De- fect Investigations and Recalls 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.

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READINESS FOR INSPECTION/ MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

Due to legal requirements in some states and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re- quired to be in what is called the “ready condi- tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (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, the vehicle may be reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the the I/M vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test readiness condi- tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position without starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is “ready”. Contact a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready condition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.

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EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re- corder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa- tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understand- ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: ● How various systems in your vehicle were

operating;

● Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were buckled/fastened;

● How far (if at all) the driver was depressing

the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

● How fast the vehicle was traveling. ● Sounds are not recorded. These data can help provide a better understand- ing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with

the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip- ment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu- facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have ac- cess to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only be accessed with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee or as otherwise required or per- mitted by law.

OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION

A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment pro- cedures, this manual is the same one used by the factory-trained technicians working at NISSAN dealerships. Also available are genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, and genuine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models. For USA For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 2000 model year and later contact: 1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 1999 model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact: 1-800-247-5321
For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals for this model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact: 1-800-247-5321

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It’s your right! If you should need further information visit us at: www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers).

For Canada

To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Ser- vice Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num- ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your area call the NISSAN Information Center at 1-800- 387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representa- tive will assist you.

Also available are genuine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models. IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely event, there is some important information you should know.

Many insurance companies routinely authorize the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to cut costs, among other reasons. Insist on the use of genuine NISSAN collision parts! If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts made to NISSAN’s original exacting specifica- tions – if you want to help it to last and hold its resale value, the solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your repair shop to only use Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts. NISSAN does not warrant non-NISSAN parts, 9-34 Technical and consumer information

nor does NISSAN’s warranty apply to damage caused by a non-genuine part. Using Genuine NISSAN Parts can help protect your personal safety, preserve your warranty pro- tection and maintain the resale value of your vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using Genuine NISSAN Parts may prevent or limit un- necessary excess wear and tear expenses at the end of your lease. NISSAN designs its hoods with crumple zones to minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Non- genuine (imitation) parts may not provide such built-in safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts of- ten show premature wear, rust and corrosion. Why should you take a chance? In over 40 states, the law says you must be advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair your vehicle. And some states have enacted laws that restrict insurance companies from authoriz- ing the use of non-genuine collision parts during the new vehicle warranty. These laws help pro- tect you, so you can take action to protect your- self.

10 Index

4WD warning light .

..2-16

Audio System

Adjusting pedal position . Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) . Air bag system

..3-31

..1-53

Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) .

Air bag warning labels . Air bag warning light. Air cleaner housing filter . Air conditioner

..1-60
..1-67
..1-68, 2-18
..8-17

Air conditioner service . Air conditioner specification label . Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations . Heater and air conditioner controls . Rear seat air conditioner . Servicing air conditioner .

..4-39
..9-12

..9-7
.4-36
..4-38
..4-39

Alarm system (See vehicle security system) . Anchor point locations . Antenna . Anti-lock brake warning light. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Audible reminders . Audio system . Compact Disc (CD) changer Compact disc (CD) player .

..2-26
..1-38
..4-77
..2-14
..5-30
..2-20
..4-40
..4-51
..4-59

CompactFlash (CF) player .

Audio system

FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) changer . FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player .

Audio System

Audio system

Music Box姞 hard-disk drive audio system .

Radio . Rear audio controls.

..4-61

..4-48

..4-56

..4-63

..4-40
..4-76

Audio System Settings . Audio system

..4-48, 4-56

Steering wheel audio control switch .

Autolight switch. Automatic

.4-74
.2-31

Automatic drive positioner . Automatic power window switch . Automatic transmission position indicator light . Driving with automatic transmission .

Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . Automatic door locks . Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge . AUX jack .

..3-37
..2-53

..2-25
.5-15
..3-33
..3-6

..2-8
..4-54, 4-61

Battery.

Charge warning light .

Before starting the engine . Belt (See drive belt) Block heater Engine .

Bluetooth姞 hands-free phone system . Booster seats . Brake

..8-14
..2-15
..5-13
..8-16

..5-36

..4-94, 4-109
..1-50

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Brake fluid . Brake light (See stop light). Brake system . Brake warning light . Brake wear indicators . Parking brake operation . Self-adjusting brakes .

..5-30
..8-12
..8-31
..5-29
..2-14
..2-20, 8-23
..5-18
..8-23
..8-23
..5-21

Brakes . Break-in schedule . Brightness control

Instrument panel

Brightness/contrast button . Bulb check/instrument panel. Bulb replacement .

..2-33
..4-16, 4-32
..2-13
..8-31

C

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row) . Car phone or CB radio . Cargo light . Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . CD care and cleaning . CD changer (See audio system) . CD player (See audio system) . Check tire pressure . Child restraint with top tether strap. Child restraints .

..9-2
..1-5
..4-93
..2-58
.9-13
..4-72
..4-51
..4-59
..2-25
..1-37
..1-31, 1-31, 1-32, 1-34

Child safety rear door lock . Chimes, audible reminders . Cleaning exterior and interior . Clock .

(models with navigation system) .

Precautions on child ..1-32, 1-40, 1-45, 1-50
restraints. .1-38
Top tether strap anchor point locations . ..3-7
..2-20
..7-2
..4-49, 4-57
.4-11, 4-27
..4-11, 4-27
..9-11
..5-35
..4-59
..4-61
..2-40, 2-47
..4-17
..4-16, 4-32
..4-2, 4-17
..4-9, 4-26
..4-20
..4-2

Brightness/contrast button. Enter button. Setting button . Startup screen . Without navigation system .

Clock set C.M.V.S.S. certification label Cold weather driving . Compact disc (CD) player CompactFlash (CF) player . Console box. Control panel buttons .

10-2

Controls

Audio controls (steering wheel). Heater and air conditioner controls. Rear audio controls . Rear seat air conditioner

Coolant

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . Changing engine coolant . Checking engine coolant level . Engine coolant temperature gauge . Corrosion protection . Cruise control Cup holders . Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag .

..4-74
..4-36
..4-76
..4-38

..9-2
..8-8
..8-8
..2-6
..7-5
..5-19
..2-44
.1-65

.2-32

Daytime running light system (Canada only) . Defroster switch

Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch.

Digital video disc DVD. Dimensions and weights . Dimmer switch for instrument panel Display controls (see control panel buttons) . Distance to empty . Door locks . Drive belt . Drive positioner, Automatic . Driving

..2-30
..4-77
..9-9
..2-33

..4-2, 4-17
..4-5, 4-21
..3-5
..8-16
..3-37

Cold weather driving . Driving with automatic transmission . Precautions when starting and driving .

..5-35
.5-15
.5-2

Economy - fuel . Emission control information label Emission control system warranty . Engine

..5-21
..9-11
..9-31

..5-13
..5-36

Before starting the engine. Block heater . Capacities and recommended ..9-2
fuel/lubricants . ..8-8
Changing engine coolant . ..8-10
Changing engine oil . ..8-11
Changing engine oil filter . ..8-8
Checking engine coolant level . ..8-9
Checking engine oil level . .8-6
Engine compartment check locations . ..2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . ..8-7
Engine cooling system . Engine oil ..8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity . ..9-6
..9-11
Engine serial number Engine specifications . ..9-8
..5-13
Starting the engine . Engine oil pressure gauge . ..2-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant temperature high warning light .