Nissan 2010 Armada manuel d'utilisation

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  • Page 1

    ® 2010 AR MAD A OWN E R’S MAN UAL For y our s af ety , read car efully and keep in this v ehicle. 2010 N I SSAN AR MAD A T A6 0-D Printing : December 2009 (12) Publication No.: OM0E T A60U2 Printed in U .S.A. T A6 0-D ‘10[...]

  • Page 2

    W elcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- ters) of driving pleasure. Please rea[...]

  • Page 3

    MODIFICA TION OF Y OUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or per- formance problems resulting from modi- fications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. This manual includes information for all options [...]

  • Page 4

    CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de- fects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemi[...]

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    NISSAN CARE S... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Y our satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Y our NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer c[...]

  • Page 6

    T able of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself T echnical and consumer in[...]

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    墌 REVIEW COPY— 2010 Armada (wzw) Owners Manual (owners) —USA_English (nna) 02/17/09—debbie 墍[...]

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    0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0 - 2 Exterior front ......................................0 - 3 Exterior rear .......................................0 - 4 Passenger compartment ...........................0 - 5 Instrument panel ...................................0 - 6 Engine compartment check [...]

  • Page 9

    1. 3rd row bench seat belts (P . 1-21) 2. 2nd row seat belts (P . 1-21) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (P . 1-53) 4. Front seat belts (P . 1-21) 5. Head Restraints (P .1-8 ) 6. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P .1-53) 7. Seats (P . 1-2) 8. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P .1-61) 9. Seat [...]

  • Page 10

    1. Engine hood (P . 3-23) 2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P . 2-28) 3. Windshield (P . 8-19) 4. P ower windows (P . 2-50) 5. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent K ey™, keys (P . 3-5, 3-12, 3-2) 6. Mirrors (P . 3-32) 7. Tire pressure (P . 9-12) 8. Flat tire (P . 6-2) 9. Tire chains (P . 8-41) 10. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-31) 11. Headlight and turn[...]

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    1. Roof rack (P . 2-49) 2. V ehicle loading (P . 9-13) 3. Glass hatch (P . 3-28) 4. Rear window washer (P .2-29) 5. Glass hatch release (P .3-28) 6. Lift gate release (P . 3-27) 7. Rearview monitor (if so equipped) (P .4-33) 8. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-31) 9. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P . 3-28, P . 9-3, 9-4) 10. Fuel-filler door (P . 3-28[...]

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    1. Rear ventilators (P . 4-35) 2. Storage (P . 2-40) 3. DVD entertainment system (if so equipped) (P . 4-76) 4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P . 2-54) 5. Map lights (P . 2-57) 6. Sun visors (P . 3-31) 7. HomeLink 姞 (P . 2-58) 8. Glove box (P . 2-41) 9. Seats (P . 1-2) 10. Cup holders (P . 2-44) 11. Luggage storage (P . 2-47) See the page number ind[...]

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    1. V ents (P . 4-35) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-30) 3. Instrument brightness control (P . 2-33) 4. Steering wheel switch for audio control/hands-free Bluetooth 姞 phone (if so equipped) (P . 4-73) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-53, P . 2-34) 6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-4,[...]

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    16. Climate controls (P . 4-36) 17. P ower outlet (P . 2-38) 18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-35) 19. V ehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF switch (P . 2-36) 20. T ow mode switch (P . 2-38) 21. Shift selector (P . 5-13) 22. Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) (P . 2-35) 23. Center stack storage (P . 2-40) 24. P ower outlet (P . 2-38) [...]

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    1. Battery (P . 8-13) 2. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-22) 3. T ransmission dipstick (P . 8-11) 4. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-8) 5. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-12) 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P . 8-13) 7. Air cleaner (P . 8-17) 8. Drive belt location (P .8-16) 9. Radiator cap (P . 8-7) 10. P ower steering fluid reservoir (P . 8-11) 11. [...]

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    W arning light Name Page or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn- ing light 2-14 Automatic transmis- sion check warning light 2-14 Automatic transmis- sion park warning light ( model) 2-14 or Brake warning light 2-14 Charge warning light 2-15 Check suspension warning light (if so equipped) 2-15 W arning light Name Page Engine oil pressure low/engine[...]

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    1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ............................................1 - 2 Front manual seat adjustment (if so equipped for passenger’s seat) .............1 - 2 Front power seat adjustment (for driver’s seat and if so equipped for passenger’s seat) ..........................................1 - 4 2nd[...]

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    Supplemental restraint system ..................... 1-53 Precautions on supplemental restraint system ....................................... 1-53 Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-67 Supplemental air bag warning light .............. 1-68 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2010 Armada (wzw) Owners Manual (owners) —USA_English (nna) 02/17/09—d[...]

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    WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. Y ou could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ● For the most effective protecti[...]

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    Forward and backward Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. Reclining T o recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. T o bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seat[...]

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    FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (for driver’s seat and if so equipped for passenger’s seat) Operating tips ● The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. ● Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off[...]

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    Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Lumbar support (driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area. 2ND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIR ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) R[...]

  • Page 23

    Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row The 2nd row captain’s chairs can be tipped for- ward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. T o enter the 3rd row 䊊 1 , raise the armrest so it is parallel to the seatback and in the stowed position, then lift up on the seatback latch located on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row ca[...]

  • Page 24

    WARNING ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. Y ou could also slide under the l[...]

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    ARMRESTS T o use the armrests, pull them down to the rest- ing position. 䊊 A Stowed position 䊊 B Resting position HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING Head restraints supplement the other ve- hicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in cer- tain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly, as specified in this[...]

  • Page 26

    The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. All of the head restraints are adjustable. 䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint. Components 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks LRS0886 LRS0887 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9 墌 RE[...]

  • Page 27

    Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears. T o raise the head restraint, pull it up. T o lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. WRS0134 LRS0888 LRS0889 1-10 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2010 Armada (wzw) O[...]

  • Page 28

    Removal Use the following procedure to remove the ad- justable head restraints. 1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the head restraint from the seat. 4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not loose in the vehicle. 5. Install and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupan[...]

  • Page 29

    Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as described in this section. ADJUSTABLE HEADREST (if so equipped) WARNING The adjustable headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against in- jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the headrests properly, as specified in this section. Check the adj[...]

  • Page 30

    Components 1. Adjustable headrest 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Adjustment Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears. T o raise the headrest, pull it up. LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-13 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2010 Armada (wzw) Owners [...]

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    T o lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the headrest down. Removal Use the following procedure to remove the ad- justable headrests. 1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position. 2. Push and hold the lock knob. 3. Remove the headrest from the seat. 4. Store the headrest properly so it is not loose in the vehicle. 5. Install and properly [...]

  • Page 32

    FLEXIBLE SEATING WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper restraints are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. ● Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats [...]

  • Page 33

    䊊 2 Once the seatback is released it will enable you to fold the front passenger seatback flat over the seat cushion. 3. T o return the front passenger’s seat to a seating position, lift up on the seatback and push it up to an upright position. Move the recline switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. WARNING ● If you fold the fro[...]

  • Page 34

    䊊 3 Then lift up on the recline lever to fold the seatback flat forward. 䊊 4 There is a carpet panel flap that can be folded toward the back of the vehicle. 䊊 5 The carpet panel flaps provide a level cargo floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded flat. Reverse this process to return the 2nd row captain’s chairs to a seating position. Ma[...]

  • Page 35

    Folding the 2nd row bench seat (if so equipped) T o fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum cargo hauling: 䊊 1 Pull the strap forward, located in the center of each seat cushion, and fold each seat cushion toward the front of the vehicle. 䊊 2 Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of the outboard seats to fold the outboard seat- bac[...]

  • Page 36

    䊊 4 The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded flat. 5. T o return the outboard 2nd row bench seats to a seating position, reverse the process for the outboard seats. 6. T o return the center seat to a seating posi- tion, lift up on the pull strap on the back of the seat base while lifting on the sea[...]

  • Page 37

    3RD ROW POWER FOLDING SEATS (if so equipped) The 3rd row power folding seat controls are located behind the 2nd row seat (passenger’s side) on the 3rd row cup holder console 䊊 1 . There are also controls located on the rear quar- ter trim panel behind the 3rd row seats (passen- ger’s side) 䊊 2 . Before operating the 3rd row seats: ● Make [...]

  • Page 38

    If the ignition switch is off, the power folding seats are always operational. If the ignition switch is on, the power folding seats are only operational when the shift selector is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) . If the engine is started during operation, the seat(s) will temporarily pause. NO TE: Operating the power folding seats can dis- charge the [...]

  • Page 39

    WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat and, if appro- priate, in a child restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system a[...]

  • Page 40

    WARNING ● Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NO T THE WAIST . A lap belt worn too [...]

  • Page 41

    PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab- dominal area. Contact your doctor for specific reco[...]

  • Page 42

    䊊 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat. ● If the seat belt cannot be pulled f[...]

  • Page 43

    WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be certain that the seatbacks are completely se- cured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. Unfastening the seat belts 䊊 1 T o unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts. Check[...]

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    Center of the 3rd row bench seat The 3rd row center seat belt has a connector tongue 䊊 1 and a seat belt tongue 䊊 2 . Both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for proper seat belt opera- tion. WARNING ● Always fasten the connector tongue and the seat belt in the order shown. ● Always make sure both the con[...]

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    Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt When folding down the 3rd row seat, the 3rd row center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position as follows: 䊊 1 Hold the connector tongue so that the seat belt does not retract suddenly when the tongue is released from the connector buckle. Release the connector tongue by inserting a suitable tool suc[...]

  • Page 46

    Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt Always be sure the 3rd row center seat belt connector tongue and connector buckle are at- tached. Disconnect only when folding down the rear seat. T o connect the buckle: 䊊 1 Pull out the connector tongue from the re- tractor base. 䊊 2 Pull out the seat belt tongue from the fabric sleeve. 䊊 3 Pull the se[...]

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    WARNING ● After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoul- der belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position. ● The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effec- tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chanc[...]

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    Children need adults to help protect them. They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information is available from many other sources, including doctors, teachers, government traffic safety offices, and community organizations. Every child is different, so be sure to learn the best way [...]

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    LARGER CHILDREN Children who are too large for child restraints should be seated and restrained by the seat belts which are provided. The seat belt may not fit properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg) . A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit. NISSAN recom[...]

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    WARNING ● Failure to follow the warnings and in- structions for proper use and installa- tion of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision: – The child restraint must be used and installed properly. Always follow all of the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions [...]

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    CAUTION A child restraint in a closed vehicle can become very hot. Check the seating sur- face and buckles before placing a child in the child restraint. This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint anchor system, referred to as the LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) sys- tem. Some child restraints include rigid or webbi[...]

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    ● 2nd row bench seat outboard positions only (if so equipped) LA T CH lower anchor WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instruc- tions for proper use and installation of child restraints could result in serious in- jury or death of a child or other passen- gers in a sudden stop or collision: – Attach LA T CH system compatible child restra[...]

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    Installing child restraint LA T CH lower anchor attachments LA T CH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle. With this sys- tem, you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint. Check your child re-[...]

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    The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with the LA T CH lower anchor attachments or seat belts. See “T op tether anchor” for installation instructions. When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint. T op teth[...]

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    REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LA T CH Refer to all W arnings and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child Restraint” sections before in- stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint in the 2nd row seats using the LA T CH system: 1. P osition the child restraint on the seat. Al- wa[...]

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    3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. 4. After attaching the[...]

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    5. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 2 through 4. REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS WARNING ● The three-point seat belt with Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the AL[...]

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    Refer to all W arnings and Cautions in the “Child Safety” and “Child Restraint” sections before in- stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belts in the rear seats: 1. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used i[...]

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    4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 6. After attaching the child restraint, test [...]

  • Page 60

    7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled. FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LA T CH Refer to all W arnings and [...]

  • Page 61

    4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. 5. If the child restra[...]

  • Page 62

    7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3 through 6. FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS WARNING The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used when installing a child restraint. Failure to use the ALR m[...]

  • Page 63

    3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions for belt routing. 4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retrac[...]

  • Page 64

    6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 7. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the te[...]

  • Page 65

    10. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated see, ⬙ Front passenger air bag and status light ⬙ in this section. Move the child restraint to another seating position. Have the system c[...]

  • Page 66

    1. If necessary , raise or remove the head re- straint to position the top tether strap 䊊 1 over the top of the seatback. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint when the child restraint is removed. See “Head restraint adjustment” in this section for head restraint adjustment, remo[...]

  • Page 67

    BOOSTER SEATS Precautions on booster seats WARNING If a booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a sudden stop or collision greatly increases: – Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the child’s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the stomach. – Make sure[...]

  • Page 68

    All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. The instructions in this section apply to booster seat installation in the rear seats or the front passenger seat. Booster seat installation CAUTION Do not use t[...]

  • Page 69

    3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary , adjust or remove the head re- straint to obtain the correct booster seat fit. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall the head restraint when the booster seat is removed. See “Head restraint adjustment” in[...]

  • Page 70

    PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the following systems: ● Driver and passenger supplemental front- impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System) ● Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag ● Roof-mounted curtain side-impact a[...]

  • Page 71

    WARNING ● The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity fron- tal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. ● The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit[...]

  • Page 72

    WARNING ● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ARS1133 ARS1041 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-55 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2010 Armada (wzw) Owners M[...]

  • Page 73

    WARNING ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain and rollover air bags inflate if they are not properly re- strained. Pre-teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible. ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 1-56 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system ?[...]

  • Page 74

    WARNING ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in- flating front air bag could seriously in- jure or kill your child. See “Child re- straints” earlier in this section for details. WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain s[...]

  • Page 75

    WARNING ● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front sea[...]

  • Page 76

    WARNING ● When sitting in the 2nd row rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially care- ful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ● Do not use seat covers on the[...]

  • Page 77

    1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag inflators 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags 3. Air bag Control Unit (ACU) 4. Supplemental front-impact air bag mod- ules 5. Crash zone sensor 6. Occupant classification system control unit 7. Occupant classification sensor (pres- sure sensor) 8. Seat belt [...]

  • Page 78

    NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu- lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warn- ings in this manual still a[...]

  • Page 79

    Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some con- ditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is nec- essary for most effective protection. Fail- ure to follow all instructions in this manual con[...]

  • Page 80

    Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as out- lined in this manual should not cause the passen- ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF . For small adults it may be turned OFF; however, if the occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush- ion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an[...]

  • Page 81

    Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions WARNING ● Do not place any objects on the steer- ing wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such ob- jects may become dangerous projec- tiles and cause injury if the front air bags inflate. ● Immedia[...]

  • Page 82

    Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof- mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain and roll- over air bags are located in the side roof rails in all 3 rows. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidel[...]

  • Page 83

    WARNING ● Do not place any objects near the seat- back of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc .) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates. ● Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain and rollover [...]

  • Page 84

    ● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury. The pretensioner system activates in conjunction with the front air bag system. The pretensioner system also activates with the curtain and rollover air bags in certain types of rollover collisions o[...]

  • Page 85

    SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, moni- tors the circuits of the supplemental front-impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag and seat belt pretensioner systems. The monitored c[...]

  • Page 86

    WARNING ● Once a front air bag, side air bag, or curtain and rollover air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced. Addition- ally, if any of the front air bags inflate, the activated pretensioners must also be replaced. The air bag module and pretensioner should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer. The air bag[...]

  • Page 87

    2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ...................................2 - 2 Meters and gauges ................................2 - 4 Speedometer and odometer .....................2 - 5 T achometer ....................................2 - 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2 - 6 Fuel gauge . . ..................................[...]

  • Page 88

    Glove box . . . ................................. 2-41 Sunglasses holder ............................. 2-41 Map pockets .................................. 2-42 Seatback pocket .............................. 2-42 Overhead console ............................. 2-43 Cup holders .................................. 2-44 2nd row center console (if so equi[...]

  • Page 89

    1. V ents (P . 4-35) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-30) 3. Instrument brightness control (P . 2-33) 4. Steering wheel switch for audio control/hands-free Bluetooth 姞 phone (if so equipped) (P . 4-73) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-53, P . 2-34) 6. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-4,[...]

  • Page 90

    16. Climate controls (P . 4-36) 17. P ower outlet (P . 2-38) 18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-35) 19. V ehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF switch (P . 2-36) 20. T ow mode switch (P . 2-38) 21. Shift selector (P . 5-13) 22. Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) (P . 2-35) 23. Center stack storage (P . 2-40) 24. P ower outlet (P . 2-38) [...]

  • Page 91

    1. W arning/indicator lights 2. T achometer 3. Engine coolant temperature gauge 4. V oltmeter 5. Fuel gauge 6. Speedometer 7. Automatic transmission fluid tempera- ture gauge 8. Odometer/T win trip odometer/Vehicle Information Display 9. Engine oil pressure gauge WIC1243 METERS AND GAUGES 2-4 Instruments and controls 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2010 Armada [...]

  • Page 92

    1. Speedometer 2. Odometer/twin trip display 3. Change button SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/T win trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. The twin t[...]

  • Page 93

    “Control panel buttons” in the “Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems” sec- tion later in this manual. T ACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev the engine into the red zone 䊊 1 . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce e[...]

  • Page 94

    CAUTION If the gauge indicates coolant tempera- ture near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If the gauge is over the nor- mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is over- heated, continued operation of the ve- hicle may seriously damage the engine. See “If your vehicle[...]

  • Page 95

    ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys- tem oil pressure while the engine is running. The needle should be in the middle of the gauge when the engine is running. CAUTION ● This gauge is not designed to indicate low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See “Engine oil” in the “Maintena[...]

  • Page 96

    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE GAUGE This gauge indicates the temperature of the au- tomatic transmission fluid. The automatic trans- mission fluid temperature is in the normal range 䊊 1 when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration. CAUTION ● This gauge is not designed to indicate low automatic transmission f[...]

  • Page 97

    For information about the automatic anti-glare feature, refer to “ Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust- ments” section. COMPASS DISPLAY Push the or button for about 1 sec- ond when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to toggle the outside temperature and compass direction display 䊊 1 on[...]

  • Page 98

    ZONE VARIATION CHANGE PROCEDURE The difference between magnetic north and geo- graphical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens: 1. Press and hold the button for about 5 second[...]

  • Page 99

    1. With the display turned on, press and hold the button for about 10 seconds. The “CAL ” icon in the compass display will illu- minate. 2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle one and a half circles at a maximum speed of 6 MPH (10 km/h) . 3. After completing the circles, the display should return to normal. ● If the compass deviates [...]

  • Page 100

    or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light 4WD warning light ( model) High beam indicator light (Blue) Automatic transmission check warning light Low fuel warning light Malfunction indicator light (MIL) Automatic transmission park warning light ( model) Low tire pressure warning light Security indicator light or Brake warning light Master warn[...]

  • Page 101

    W ARNING LIGHTS For additional information on warnings and indi- cators, see “V ehicle information display” later in this section. or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera[...]

  • Page 102

    Parking brake indicator When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied. Low brake fluid warning light When the ignition switch is placed 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, st[...]

  • Page 103

    do-it-yourself” section of this manual. Also see “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emer- gency” section of this manual. CAUTION ● Running the engine with the engine oil pressure warning light on could cause serious damage to the engine almost immediately. Such damage is not cov- ered by warranty. T urn off the engine as soo[...]

  • Page 104

    When the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire pressure of all 4 tires to the recom- mended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s door opening. The low tire pressure warning light does not automati- cally turn off when the tire pressure is ad- justed. [...]

  • Page 105

    Master warning light This light comes on when various vehicle infor- mation display warnings appear. Seat belt warning light and chime The light and chime remind you to fasten your seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition switch is placed in the ON or ST ART position and remains illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is fastened.[...]

  • Page 106

    High beam indicator light (blue) This blue light comes on when the headlight high beams are on and goes out when the low beams are selected. The high beam indicator light also comes on when the passing signal is activated. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicat[...]

  • Page 107

    Slip indicator light This indicator light will blink when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. Slippery road conditions may exist if the slip indicator blinks on. If this happens, adjust your driving accordingly . The slip indicator light also comes on when you place the ignition switch in the ON position. The light will turn off aft[...]

  • Page 108

    The vehicle information display 䊊 1 is located to the left of the speedometer. It displays such items as: ● automatic transmission position indicator ● cruise control system information ● Intelligent K ey operation information (if so equipped) ● some indicators and warnings ● other information For details about the Intelligent K ey , se[...]

  • Page 109

    Warning mode The warning mode can be selected to view any warnings that may be present. Once the screen is selected you have the option of skipping the warning or viewing it in detail. W arnings can be present for issues such as an open door or low fuel. For more information about potential warnings see “V ehicle Information Dis- play indicator l[...]

  • Page 110

    V ehicle information display warnings and indicators 1. Door and liftgate open warning 2. Lock warning (NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ model) 3. Low fuel warning 4. Low windshield washer fluid warning 5. No key warning (NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ model) 6. Parking brake warning 7. Shift P warning (NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ model) 8. Cruise main switch[...]

  • Page 111

    10. NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ battery discharge indicator (NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ model) 11. T ransfer 4L O position indicator ( model) 12. 4WD shift indicator ( model) 13. Shift selector position indicator Door and liftgate open warning This warning illuminates when a door, the liftgate or the liftgate glass has been opened when the ignition [...]

  • Page 112

    Cruise set switch indicator light The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system. If the light blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate the cruise control system is not functioning prop- erly . Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator (NISSAN Intelligen[...]

  • Page 113

    brief period. Never leave your keys in the ignition, and always lock the vehicle when unattended. Be aware of your surroundings, and park in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible. Many devices offering additional protection, such as component locks, identification markers, and tracking systems, are available at auto supply stores and specialty s[...]

  • Page 114

    The alarm is activated by: ● opening a door without using the key , a request switch, keyfob or Intelligent K ey (even if the door is unlocked by using the inside lock knob or the power door lock switch) . How to stop an activated alarm The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver’s door with the key , pressing the button on the keyfob or Intel[...]

  • Page 115

    Security indicator light The security indicator light blinks whenever the ignition switch is placed in the L OCK, OFF or ACC position. This function indicates the NISSAN V e- hicle Immobilizer System is operational. If the NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System is mal- functioning, the light will remain on while the ignition switch is placed in the ON [...]

  • Page 116

    CAUTION ● Do not operate the washer continu- ously for more than 30 seconds. ● Do not operate the washer if the reser- voir tank is empty. ● Do not fill the window washer reservoir tank with washer fluid concentrates at full strength. Some methyl alcohol based washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if spilled while filling[...]

  • Page 117

    T o defrost the rear window glass and outside mirrors: Start the engine and push the rear window de- froster switch. The rear window defroster indica- tor light on the display screen comes on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes. CAUTION When cleaning the [...]

  • Page 118

    Autolight system The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically . The autolight system can: ● T urn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights au- tomatically when it is dark. ● T urn off all the lights when it is light. ● K eep all the lights on for up to 180 [...]

  • Page 119

    Headlight beam select 䊊 1 T o select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the light illuminates. 䊊 2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam. 䊊 3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the headlight high beams on and off. Battery saver system If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position [...]

  • Page 120

    INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the , or AUT O position (with auto- lights activated) . T urn the control to adjust the brightness of instru- ment panel lights when driving at night. T URN SIGNAL SWITCH T urn signal 䊊 1 Move the lever up or down to signal the turning[...]

  • Page 121

    Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- tions. All turn signal lights flash. WARNING ● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to move the vehicle well off the road. ● Do not use the hazard warning flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that[...]

  • Page 122

    The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters (if so equipped) . 1. Start the engine. 2. Push the L O or HI position of the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate. The heater is controlled by a thermostat, automatically turning the heater on and off. The indicator light will remain on as[...]

  • Page 123

    Push the switch again to turn the heated steering wheel off manually . The indicator light will go off. NO TE: The heated steering wheel switch is equipped with a 30 minute timer. After the switch has been activate for 30 minutes, the system will automatically turn off.If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the[...]

  • Page 124

    The rear sonar system can be disabled by push- ing the OFF switch. When the system is disabled, the indicator light on the switch will illuminate. The system will automatically reset the next time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. See “Rear sonar system” in the “Starting and driving” section. WARNING ● The front sonar syst[...]

  • Page 125

    T ow mode should be used when pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not cause any damage. How- ever, fuel economy may be reduced, and the transmission/engine driving characteristics may feel unusual. Press the tow mode switch to activate tow mode. T[...]

  • Page 126

    CAUTION ● The outlet and plug may be hot during or immediately after use. ● Only certain power outlets are designed for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do not use any other power outlet for an accessory lighter. See your NISSAN dealer for additional information. ● Do not use with accessories that ex - ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.[...]

  • Page 127

    INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE TRAYS WARNING Do not place sharp objects in the trays to help prevent injury in an accident or sud- den stop. CONSOLE BOX Console box storage trays Console box storage Pull up on the lever 䊊 1 to open the console box lid 䊊 2 . Center stack storage LIC1183 LIC1369 LIC1370 STORAGE 2-40 Instruments and controls 墌 REVIEW [...]

  • Page 128

    Console box lock Use the master key to lock 䊊 1 or unlock 䊊 2 the console box. GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the master key when locking 䊊 1 or unlocking 䊊 2 the glove box. WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop. SUNGLASSES HOLDER T o open the sunglass[...]

  • Page 129

    CAUTION ● Do not use for anything other than sunglasses. ● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun- glasses holder while parking in direct sunlight. The heat may damage the sunglasses. MAP POCKETS SEATBACK POCKET The seatback pocket is located on the back of the driver seat. The pocket can be used to store maps. LIC1195 LIC0575 2-42 Instruments and [...]

  • Page 130

    OVERHEAD CONSOLE Storage bins WARNING Keep storage bins closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop. Push the button to open a storage bin. Push the lid up to close. Small bin LIC0568 Medium bin (if so equipped) LIC0569 Large bin LIC0570 Instruments and controls 2-43 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2010 Armada (wzw) Owners Manual[...]

  • Page 131

    CUP HOLDERS CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it can scald you or your passenger. ● Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects can injure you in an accident. P osition the arm on the adjustable cup holder so that the cup is held securely . T[...]

  • Page 132

    2nd row center console (if so equipped) LIC0555 2nd row bench (if so equipped) LIC0556 3rd row LIC0557 Instruments and controls 2-45 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2010 Armada (wzw) Owners Manual (owners) —USA_English (nna) 03/09/09—tbrooks 墍[...]

  • Page 133

    CAUTION ● Do not use bottle holder for any other objects that could be thrown about in the vehicle and possibly injure people during sudden braking or an accident. ● Do not use bottle holder for open liquid containers. 2ND ROW CENTER CONSOLE (if so equipped) Pull up on the lever to open the console box lid. Removing the 2nd row center console b[...]

  • Page 134

    T o reinstall the 2nd row center console box: 1. Slide the console box over the base toward the rear of the vehicle. 2. Push down to lock the console box in place. 3. Replace the cup holder tray . CARGO AREA STORAGE BIN T o open the cargo area storage bin, pull down on the tab and pull the lid off. T o access the floor storage area, push down 䊊 1[...]

  • Page 135

    WARNING ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col- lision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. ● Use suitable ropes and hooks to secure cargo. ● Never allow anyone to ride in the lug- gage area. It is extremely da[...]

  • Page 136

    ROOF RACK WARNING ● Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is loaded at or near the cargo carrying capacity, especially if the significant portion of that load is carried on the roof rack. ● Heavy loading of the roof rack has the potential to affect the vehicle stability and handling during sudden or abnor- mal handling maneuvers. ● Roof rack[...]

  • Page 137

    Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof rack. Do not load more than 200 lbs (91 kg) on entire roof rack. Be sure load is evenly distributed across both crossbars. Be careful that your ve- hicle does not exceed the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR front and rear) . The GVWR and GA WR are located on[...]

  • Page 138

    1. Window lock button 2. P ower door lock switch 3. Front passenger side automatic switch 4. Right rear passenger window switch 5. Left rear passenger window switch 6. Driver side automatic switch Driver’s side power window switch The driver’s side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close the front and rear passenger windows. T [...]

  • Page 139

    Rear power window switch The rear power window switches open or close only the corresponding windows. T o open the window , push the switch and hold it down 䊊 1 .T o close the window , pull the switch up 䊊 2 . Automatic operation T o fully open a window equipped with automatic operation, press the window switch down (only driver’s side shown)[...]

  • Page 140

    P OWER VENT WINDOWS (if so equipped) Use the vent window switch located on the driv- er’s side of the instrument panel to open and close the power vent windows. The windows cannot be operated separately . T o open the power vent windows press and hold the switch. T o close the windows pull up and hold the switch. The power vent windows operate wh[...]

  • Page 141

    AUTOMATIC MOONROOF The moonroof will only operate when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The auto- matic moonroof is operational for about 45 sec- onds, even if the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or OFF position. If the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door is opened during this period of about 45 seconds, power to t[...]

  • Page 142

    When tilting down: If the control unit detects something caught in the moonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will im- mediately tilt up. If the auto reverse function malfunctions and re- peats opening or tilting up the moonroof, keep pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds after it happens; the moonroof will fully close gradually . Make sur[...]

  • Page 143

    When the switch is in the DOOR position 䊊 2 , the interior lights and puddle lights (if so equipped) will stay on for about 30 seconds when: ● The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key or the power door lock switch while all doors are closed and the ignition switch is in the OFF position. ● The driver’s door is opened and then closed whil[...]

  • Page 144

    The personal lights on the overhead console can be swiveled 360 degrees. T o turn on the light, press the button. Press the button again to turn off the light. T o turn the map lights on, press the switches. T o turn them off, press the switches again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a d[...]

  • Page 145

    The HomeLink 姞 Universal T ransceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into one built-in device. HomeLink 姞 Universal T ransceiver: ● Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF) devices such as garage doors, gates, home and office lighting, entry door locks and se- curity syste[...]

  • Page 146

    3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink 姞 button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter but- ton. DO NO T release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. 4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLink 姞 flashes, changing from a “slow blink” to a “rapidly flashing blink” .[...]

  • Page 147

    NO TE: When programming a garage door opener, etc ., it is advised to unplug the device dur- ing the “cycling” process to prevent pos- sible damage to the garage door opener components. OPERATING THE HOMELINK 姞 UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER The HomeLink 姞 Universal T ransceiver (once pro- grammed) may now be used to activate the ga- rage door, etc.[...]

  • Page 148

    FCC Notice: This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Opera- tion is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in- terference and (2) This device must accept any interference that may be received, in- cluding interference that may cause undes- ired operation. This transmitter [...]

  • Page 149

    2-62 Instruments and controls MEMO[...]

  • Page 150

    3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments K e y s .............................................3 - 2 NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ (if so equipped) .........3 - 2 NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System keys .........3 - 4 Doors ............................................3 - 5 Locking with key ................................3 - 5 Locking with inside lock knob[...]

  • Page 151

    1. T wo master keys (black) with transpon- der chip and chrome NISSAN brand symbol on one side 2. V alet key (black) with transponder chip 3. K ey number plate 4. T ransponder chip A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet) , not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see a[...]

  • Page 152

    Never leave these keys in the vehicle. As many as 4 Intelligent K eys can be registered and used with one vehicle. The new keys must be registered by a NISSAN dealer prior to use with the Intelligent K ey and NISSAN V ehicle Immobi- lizer System of your vehicle. Since the registra- tion process requires erasing all memory in the Intelligent K ey co[...]

  • Page 153

    CAUTION Always carry the mechanical key installed in the Intelligent Key slot. See “Doors” in this section and “Storage” in the “Instruments and Controls” section of this manual. V alet hand-off When you have to leave a key with a valet, give them the Intelligent K ey itself and keep the me- chanical key with you to protect your belongi[...]

  • Page 154

    When the doors are locked using one of the following methods, the doors can not be opened using the inside or outside door handles. The doors must be unlocked to open the doors. WARNING ● Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent per[...]

  • Page 155

    LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB T o lock the door without the key , move the inside lock knob to the lock position 䊊 1 , then close the door. T o unlock the door without the key , move the inside lock knob to the unlock position 䊊 2 . LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH T o lock all the doors without a key , push the door lock switch (driver’s [...]

  • Page 156

    3. Do one of the following within 20 seconds of performing Step #2: ● T o change AUT O UNLOCK settings: push and hold the power door lock switch to the position (UNL OCK) for more than 5 seconds. ● T o change AUT O LOCK settings: push and hold the power door lock switch to the position (L OCK) for more than 5 seconds. 4. When activated, the haz[...]

  • Page 157

    Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle before locking the doors. The keyfob can operate at a maximum distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle. As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one vehicle. For information concerning the purchase and use of additional keyf[...]

  • Page 158

    ● When the button is pressed with all doors locked, the hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a re- minder that the doors are already locked. ● If a door is open and you press the button, the doors will lock but the horn will not beep and the hazard warning lights will not flash. The horn may or may not beep. For vehicles[...]

  • Page 159

    Opening windows The keyfob allows you to open windows equipped with automatic operation simulta- neously . ● T o open the windows, press the but- ton on the keyfob for longer than 3 sec- onds after all doors are unlocked. The door windows will open while pressing the button on the keyfob. The door windows cannot be closed by using the keyfob. Lin[...]

  • Page 160

    Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti- vated using the keyfob. NO TE: If you change the horn beep and light flash feature with the keyfob, the display screen (if so equipped) will not show the current mode and cannot be used to change the mode. Use the keyfob to return to the pre- vious mode and re-enable t[...]

  • Page 161

    WARNING ● Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufac- turer for the possible influences before use. ● The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed. The FA A advises the radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and commu[...]

  • Page 162

    As many as 4 Intelligent K eys can be registered and used with one vehicle. For information about the purchase and use of additional Intelligent K eys, contact a NISSAN dealer. CAUTION Listed below are conditions or occur- rences which will damage the Intelligent Key: ● Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which contains electrical components, to co[...]

  • Page 163

    OPERATING RANGE The Intelligent K ey functions can only be used when the Intelligent K ey is within the specified operating range from the request switch 䊊 1 . When the Intelligent K ey battery is discharged or strong radio waves are present near the operat- ing location, the Intelligent K ey operating range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent [...]

  • Page 164

    ● T o prevent the Intelligent Key from being left inside the vehicle, make sure you carry the Intelligent K ey with you and then lock the doors. ● Do not pull the door handle before pushing the door handle request switch. The door will be unlocked but will not open. Release the door handle once and pull it again to open the door. NISSAN INTELLI[...]

  • Page 165

    NO TE: ● Doors lock with the door handle request switch while the ignition switch is not in the L OCK position. ● Doors do not lock by pushing the door handle request switch while any door is open. However, doors lock with the me- chanical key even if any door is open. ● Doors do not lock with the door handle request switch with the Intellige[...]

  • Page 166

    Unlocking doors 1. Carry the Intelligent K ey . 2. Push the door handle request switch. 3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once. 4. Push the door handle request switch again within 30 seconds to unlock all doors. For power liftgate opening: 1. Carry the intelligent key . 2. Pull the power liftgate handle or press [...]

  • Page 167

    ● When the Intelligent K ey battery is dis- charged. CAUTION When locking the doors using the Intelli- gent Key, be sure not to leave the key in the vehicle. Locking doors 1. Place the ignition switch in the L OCK posi- tion. 2. Close all doors. 3. Press the button on the Intelligent Ke y. 4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn bee[...]

  • Page 168

    Unlocking doors 1. Press the button on the Intelligent Ke y. 2. The hazard warning lights flash once. 3. Press the button again within 5 sec- onds to unlock all doors. All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 1 minute after pressing the button: ● Opening any doors. ● Pushing the ignition [...]

  • Page 169

    Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by pressing and holding the button on the Intelligent K ey for longer than 0.5 seconds. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds. The panic alarm stops when: ● It has run for 25 seconds, or ● Any button is[...]

  • Page 170

    NO TE: If you change the horn beep and light flash feature with the keyfob, the display screen (if so equipped) will not show the current mode and cannot be used to change the mode. Use the keyfob to return to the pre- vious mode and re-enable the display screen control. T o deactivate: Press and hold the and buttons for at least 2 seconds. The haz[...]

  • Page 171

    T ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE V erify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent K ey is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle system may respond differently than expected. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When stopping the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the dis- play and the inside warning c[...]

  • Page 172

    䊊 1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver side instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly . 䊊 2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to the side as illustrated with your fingertips and raise the hood. When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make sure it locks into place. WARNING ● Make sure the hood is compl[...]

  • Page 173

    OPERATING THE MANUAL LIFT GATE (if so equipped) The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors including the lift gate simulta- neously . T o open the lift gate, pull up on the handle. T o close, lower and push the lift gate down se- curely . OPERATING THE POWER LIFT GATE (if so equipped) NO TE: T o open, close or reverse the pow[...]

  • Page 174

    ● The lift gate can be opened by the instru- ment panel switch and the keyfob even if the vehicle is locked. The lift gate will individually unlock and open. Once the lift gate is closed, its lock will align to the vehicle’s lock or unlock status. ● The keyfob button must be held for 0.5 sec- ond before the lift gate opens. ● The lift gate [...]

  • Page 175

    Safe Mode: If the lift gate gas stays 䊊 1 lose pressure, the power lift gate safe mode is activated. When the safe mode is activated, the lift gate slowly closes. A continuous warning chime sounds until the lift gate is in the fully down position. Then the lift gate will be pulled to the closed and latched position by a motor. The power lift gate[...]

  • Page 176

    LIFT GATE RELEASE WARNING ● Always be sure the lift gate has been closed securely to prevent it from open- ing while driving. ● Do not drive with the lift gate open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex - haust gas” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. CAUTION ● If the power l[...]

  • Page 177

    T o open, pull up on the smaller outside handle to release the glass hatch, then pull up on the glass hatch. T o close, lower and push the glass hatch down securely . NO TE: The lift gate must be unlocked in order to open the glass hatch. WARNING Do not drive with the glass hatch open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the v[...]

  • Page 178

    WARNING ● Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi- tions. Y ou could be burned or seriously injured if it is misused or mishandled. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling. ● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts of[...]

  • Page 179

    TILT OPERATION WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Y ou could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. Pull the lock lever forward and hold it to adjust the steering wheel up or down to the desired posi- tion. Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel in place. The accelerator and brake pedals can be ad- juste[...]

  • Page 180

    䊊 1 T o block glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor. 䊊 2 T o block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount and swing the visor to the side. 䊊 3 T o block glare from the side and front, swing down the sub-sun visor. 䊊 4 Slide the extension sun visor in or out as needed. CAUTION ● Do not store the [...]

  • Page 181

    REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The night position 䊊 1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position 䊊 2 when driving in daylight hours. WARNING Use the night position only when neces- sary, because it reduces rear view clarity. AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The inside mirror is[...]

  • Page 182

    For more information about the compass and compass features 䊊 2 (if so equipped) , see “Compass display” in the “Instruments and con- trols” section of this manual. T ype B and T ype C The indicator light 䊊 2 will illuminate when the automatic anti-glare feature is operating. T o turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press: ● the[...]

  • Page 183

    For information on HomeLink 姞 Universal T rans- ceiver operation, see the “HomeLink 姞 Universal T ransceiver” in the “Instrument and controls” sec- tion of this manual. For information on the compass display (if so equipped) , see “Compass display” in the “Instru- ments and controls” section of this manual. OUTSIDE MIRRORS The o[...]

  • Page 184

    Manual folding outside mirrors (if so equipped) Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it. P ower folding outside mirrors (if so equipped) CAUTION Do not manually fold the power folding mirrors. Manually folding the mirrors can damage the mirrors. Press the switch to open or close the mirrors. Automatic anti-glare outside mirrors (if so eq[...]

  • Page 185

    The automatic drive positioner system has two features: ● Memory storage function ● Entry/exit function MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION T wo positions for the driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals, and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic drive positioner memory . Follow these procedures to use the memory sys- tem. 1. Place the shift [...]

  • Page 186

    2. While the indicator light for the memory switch being set is illuminated for 5 sec- onds, press the button on the keyfob. The indicator light will blink. After the indica- tor light goes off, the keyfob is linked to that memory setting. With the key removed from the ignition switch or the ignition switch is moved to OFF , press the button on the[...]

  • Page 187

    The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can- celed. For vehicles with navigation system, see “Comfort & convenience settings” in the “Moni- tor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section of this manual. For vehicles without navigation system, see your NISSAN dealer. Restarting the entry/exit function If the battery[...]

  • Page 188

    Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-39 MEMO[...]

  • Page 189

    4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Control panel buttons — color screen without Navigation System .................................4 - 2 How to use the NISSAN controller ...............4 - 3 How to select menus on the screen ..............4 - 4 How to use the ST A TUS button ..................4 - 4 How to use the INFO [...]

  • Page 190

    Rear audio controls ............................ 4-75 Antenna ...................................... 4-76 NISSAN mobile entertainment system (MES) (if so equipped) .................................. 4-76 Digital video disc (DVD) player controls .......... 4-78 Remote control ................................ 4-79 Flip-down screen ...................[...]

  • Page 191

    WARNING ● Positioning of the heating or air condi- tioning controls and display controls should not be done while driving in or- der that full attention may be given to the driving operation. ● Do not disassemble or modify this sys- tem. If you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or electrical shock. ● Do not use this system if you notice a[...]

  • Page 192

    CAUTION ● The glass screen on the liquid crystal display may break if it is hit with a hard or sharp object. If the glass breaks, do not touch the liquid crystalline material, which contains a small amount of mer- cury. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water. ● T o clean the display, never use a rough cloth, alcohol,[...]

  • Page 193

    If you press the BACK button 䊊 4 during setup, the setup will be canceled and/or the display will return to the previous screen. ● Finish setup. In some screens pressing the BACK button 䊊 4 accepts the changes made during setup. HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE SCREEN V ehicle functions are viewed on the center dis- play screen in menus. Whenever a[...]

  • Page 194

    HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON Press the INFO button. The display screen shows vehicle information for your convenience. The information shown on the screen should be a guide to determine the condition of the vehicle. See the following for details. Fuel economy Press the INFO button then select the “Fuel Economy” key using the NISSAN controller and[...]

  • Page 195

    Fuel economy record Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel Economy” key, then select the “View” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. The average fuel consumption history will be displayed in a graph form along with the average fuel for the previous Reset-to-Reset period. Tire pressure information (if so equipped[...]

  • Page 196

    T rip computer Press the INFO button, then select the “T rip Computer” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. The trip computer will display the following items: ● Elapsed Time – Journey time since the last reset up to a maximum of 99 hours and 59 minutes. ● Driving Distance – Distance driven (mile or km) since the [...]

  • Page 197

    Changing the maintenance interval Select one of the “Reminder (1 – 4)” keys using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button to display the screen to change the main- tenance interval. Select the “Interval” key using the NISSAN con- troller and press the ENTER button. Use the NISSAN controller to change the maintenance interval; to [...]

  • Page 198

    ● The ignition switch is placed in the ON po- sition the next time the vehicle will be driven. T o return to the previous display after the MAIN- TENANCE NO TICE screen is displayed, press the BACK button. The MAINTENANCE NO TICE screen displays each time the key is turned ON until one of the following conditions are met: ● The “Reset” key [...]

  • Page 199

    Display settings Select the “Display” key and press the ENTER button. The Display settings screen will appear. Brightness/contrast : Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” key to adjust the brightness or contrast of the map background. Use the NISSAN controller to adjust the brightness to darker or brighter and the con- trast to [...]

  • Page 200

    T o turn the screen on: ● Press the SETTING button and select the “Display” key and then select the “Display ON” key. Then set the screen to on by press- ing the ENTER button, or ● Hold the OFF button for approxi- mately 2 seconds and the message “resum- ing display” will appear and the “Display ON” key will be automatically tur[...]

  • Page 201

    Daylight Savings Time: When this item is enabled (indicator light illumi- nated) , daylight savings time is on. T o turn off the daylight savings time, touch the “ON” key; the amber indicator light will disappear. Time Zone: Select the “Time Zone” key; the Time Zone screen will appear. Select one of the following zones, depending on the cur[...]

  • Page 202

    Clock Adjust : Adjust the time by manually inputting the correct time. ● 0–9 : Select to change the number in the display . ● Modify: Select to change the number at the cursor position. ● >: Select to move the cursor position to the right. ● <: Select to move the cursor position to the left. ● OK: Select to accept the changes made[...]

  • Page 203

    Auto Interior Illumination: Select to turn on or turn off the illumination of the interior lights when any door is unlocked. Auto Headlights Sensitivity: Select to adjust the sensitivity of the automatic headlights higher (right) or lower (left) . Auto Headlights Off Delay: Select to change the duration of the automatic headlight off timer from 0, [...]

  • Page 204

    Select to turn off all sounds made when a door handle request switch is pushed, by selecting the “OFF” key . Intelligent Key Unlock Reply: Select to change the sound of the Intelligent K ey mode used when a door handle request switch is pushed to unlock. Select to turn off all sounds made when a door handle request switch is pushed, by selectin[...]

  • Page 205

    Select Units: Select the “US” (mi, °F , MPG) key or the “Metric” (km, °C, L/100 km) key to change the units shown on the display . Audio settings For audio settings, refer to “ Audio System” later in this section. OFF BUTTON T o change the display brightness, press the OFF button. Pressing the button again will change the display to t[...]

  • Page 206

    1. ST A TUS button (P . 4-20) 2. DEST button* 3. NISSAN controller (P . 4-18) 4. PHONE button** 5. OFF brightness control button (P . 4-32) 6. INFO button (P . 4-21) 7. SETTING button (P . 4-26) 8. VOICE button* 9. BACK (previous) button (P . 4-18) 10. ROUTE button* 11. Z OOM IN button* 12. MAP button* 13. Z OOM OUT button* *For Navigation system c[...]

  • Page 207

    HOW TO USE THE NISSAN CONTROLLER Use the NISSAN controller to choose an item on the display screen. Select an item on the display using the main directional buttons 䊊 2 (certain Navigation System functions use the additional directional buttons 䊊 6 ) or the center dial 䊊 3 . Then press the ENTER button 䊊 1 to select the item or perform the [...]

  • Page 208

    T ouch screen operation With this system, the same operations as those for the NISSAN controller are possible using the touch screen operation. Selecting the item: T ouch an item to select. T o select the “ Audio” key, touch the “ Audio” key 䊊 1 on the screen. T ouch the “BACK” key 䊊 2 to return to the previous screen. Adjusting the[...]

  • Page 209

    ● Symbols: Shows symbols such as the question mark (?) . ● Delete: Deletes the last inputted character with one touch. T ouch and hold the “Delete” key to delete all of the characters. ● OK: Completes the character input. T ouch screen maintenance If you clean the display screen, use a dry , soft cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary[...]

  • Page 210

    HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON Press the INFO button; the display screen shows vehicle and navigation information for your con- venience. The information shown on the screen should be a guide to determine the condition of the vehicle. See the following for details. Fuel economy Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel Economy” key using the NIS[...]

  • Page 211

    Fuel economy record Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel Economy” key, then select the “View” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. The average fuel consumption history will be displayed in a graph form along with the average fuel for the previous Reset-to-Reset period. Tire pressure information T o display tir[...]

  • Page 212

    T rip computer Press the INFO button, then select the “T rip Computer” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. The trip computer will display the following items: ● Elapsed Time – Journey time since the last reset up to a maximum of 99 hours and 59 minutes. ● Driving Distance – Distance driven (miles or km) since the[...]

  • Page 213

    Changing the maintenance interval Select one of the “Reminder (1 – 4)” keys using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button to display the screen to change the main- tenance interval. Select the “Interval” key using the NISSAN con- troller and press the ENTER button. Use the NISSAN controller to change the maintenance interval, to [...]

  • Page 214

    ● The ignition switch is placed in the ON po- sition the next time the vehicle will be driven. T o return to the previous display after the MAIN- TENANCE NO TICE screen is displayed, press the BACK button. The MAINTENANCE NO TICE screen displays each time the key is turned ON until one of the following conditions are met: ● The “Reset” key [...]

  • Page 215

    HOW TO USE THE SETTING BUTTON When the SETTING button is pressed, the SET - TINGS screen will appear on the display . Y ou can select and/or adjust several functions, features and modes that are available for your vehicle. Use the NISSAN controller to select each item to be set and press the ENTER button. Display settings Select the “Display” k[...]

  • Page 216

    Display off: Select the “Display ON” key. The indicator of the “Display ON” turns amber and the message above will be displayed briefly . When the audio, HV AC (Heater and air conditioner) , or any mode button on the control panel is operated, the dis- play turns on for that operation. If one of the control panel buttons is pressed, the dis[...]

  • Page 217

    Clock Format : Choose either the 12h (12–hour) clock display or the 24h (24–hour) clock display . Offset Adjust : Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing per minute. Daylight Saving Time: When this item is enabled (indicator light illumi- nated) , daylight saving time is on. T o turn off the daylight saving time, touch the “ON” key; the[...]

  • Page 218

    Comfort & Convenience settings Select the “Comfort & Conv .” key by using the NISSAN controller and pressing the ENTER but- ton. The comfort and convenience option screen will be displayed. Y ou can set the following operating conditions by selecting the desired item using the NISSAN controller, then pressing the ENTER button. The indic[...]

  • Page 219

    Remote Key Response Lights: Select to turn on or turn off the hazard indicator flash mode used when the L OCK or UNLOCK button on the keyfob is pressed. NO TE: If you change the horn beep or the light flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will not be changed with the display. Use the keyfob to return to the previous mode and re-enable the display[...]

  • Page 220

    Language / Units: Use the NISSAN controller to select the “Lan- guage / Units” key and press the ENTER button. Select which setting you want to change using the NISSAN controller and selecting either the “Select Language” key or the “Select Units” key by pressing the ENTER button. Select Language: Select the “English” key or the “[...]

  • Page 221

    V olume and beeps settings Navigation volume For navigation volume settings refer to the sepa- rate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for infor- mation regarding these settings. Phone volume For phone volume settings refer to “Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System With Navigation Sys- tem” later in this section. Beep setting With this option o[...]

  • Page 222

    When the shift selector is shifted into the R (Reverse) position, the monitor display shows the view directly to the rear of the vehicle. WARNING ● The system is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting large stationary ob- jects to help avoid damaging the ve- hicle. The system will not detect small objects below the bumper, and may not dete[...]

  • Page 223

    ADJUSTING THE SCREEN T o adjust the quality of the screen, press the SETTING button. ● T o adjust the Display ON/OFF , Brightness, Tint, Color, Contrast, and Black Level of the RearView Monitor, press the SETTING but- ton with the RearView Monitor on, then touch one of the adjustment keys. Press the “–” or “+” key on the item and adjust[...]

  • Page 224

    Adjust air flow direction for the driver’s and pas- senger’s side vents 䊊 1 , center vents 䊊 2 , and rear passengers’ vents 䊊 3 and 䊊 4 by moving the vent slide and/or vent assemblies. For the driver’s and passenger’s side vents 䊊 1 , open or close by using the dial. Move the dial toward the position to open the vents or toward [...]

  • Page 225

    1. Driver’s temperature control dial/AUT O button 2. A/C ON/OFF button 3. Fan speed control (increase) 4. Front window defroster button 5. MODE button 6. Passenger’s temperature control dial/ DUAL button 7. System OFF 8. Fan speed control (decrease) 9. Rear window defroster button 10. Air recirculation button WARNING ● The air conditioner coo[...]

  • Page 226

    ● The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically . Air flow distribution, fan speed and A/C on/off are also controlled automatically . ● A visible mist may be seen coming from the vents in hot, humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly . This does not indicate a mal- function. Dehumidified defrosting or defo[...]

  • Page 227

    The sunload sensor 䊊 1 , located on the top center of the instrument panel, helps the system main- tain a constant temperature. Do not put anything on or around this sensor. Rear seat temperature and fan speed can be controlled from both the front seat overhead con- sole controls 䊊 A or the rear seat overhead con- sole controls 䊊 B . Press th[...]

  • Page 228

    CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the rear vent fan on and off and controls fan speed. Airflow mode buttons The airflow mode buttons select where the air flow is directed from. T emperature control dial The temperature control dial allows rear passen- gers to adjust the temperature of the outlet air. The air conditioner system in[...]

  • Page 229

    Reception conditions will constantly change be- cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and interference from other ve- hicles can work against ideal reception. De- scribed below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception. Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing noise to com[...]

  • Page 230

    AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Compact disc (CD) player CAUTION ● Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer/player. ● T rying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD changer. ● Only one CD can be loaded into the CD player at a time. ● Only use high quality 4.7 in [...]

  • Page 231

    CHECK DISC: ● Confirm that the CD is inserted cor- rectly (the label side is facing up, etc .) . ● Confirm that the CD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches. PRESS EJECT: This is an error due to excessive tem- perature inside the player. Remove the CD by pressing the EJECT button. After a short time, reinsert the CD. The CD can be p[...]

  • Page 232

    * Windows 姞 and Windows Media 姞 are regis- tered trademarks and trademarks of the Mi- crosoft Corporation in the United States of America and/or other countries. CompactFlash 姞 is a registered trademark of the SanDisk 姞 Corporation in the United States of America and/or other countries. Playback order: Music playback order of a CD/CF with M[...]

  • Page 233

    Specification chart : Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW , CF Supported file systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW: ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Apple ISO, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. CompactFlash card: F A T12, FA T16, FA T32 Supported versions*1 MP3 V ersion MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5 Sampling frequency 8 kHz - 48 kHz Bit rate[...]

  • Page 234

    T roubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the CD/CF was inserted correctly. Check if the CD/CF is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there is a temperature increase error, the player will[...]

  • Page 235

    1. RADIO AM·FM button* 2. PRESET A·B·C button 3. RPT button 4. speaker control button 5. RDM button 6. P AUSE·MUTE button 7. REAR CTRL button 8. SCAN button 9. TRACK button 10. SEEK/CA T button 11. TUNE/FLDR and AUDIO control knob 12. CD load button 13. Station and CD select (1 - 6) buttons 14. CD eject button 15. VOL/ON·OFF control knob 16. D[...]

  • Page 236

    *When the RADIO AM·FM button is pressed, the satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an optional satellite re- ceiver and antenna are installed and an XM 姞 satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. FM/AM/SA T RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (if so equipped) For all opera[...]

  • Page 237

    For information on how to use the NISSAN con- troller, see “How to use the NISSAN controller” earlier in this section. Precision phased audio (if so equipped) : T o turn on or off the precision phased audio, press the SETTING button. Select the “ Audio” key using the NISSAN controller, then press the ENTER button, the audio settings screen [...]

  • Page 238

    CD/MP3 display mode While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD certain text might be able to be displayed (when CD encoded with text is being used) . Depending on how the CD or MP3/WMA CD is encoded the following text might be able to be displayed by selecting the “T ext” key using the NISSAN controller and pressing the ENTER but- ton: ● Folder[...]

  • Page 239

    The FM stereo indicator ST will illuminate during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio will automatically change from stereo to monaural reception. TUNE/FLDR (T uning) knob: T o manually tune the radio, turn the TUNE/FLDR knob to the right or left. SEEK/CA T and TRACK tuning buttons: Press the SEEK/CA T button or[...]

  • Page 240

    button: T o insert a CD in the CD changer, press the button for less than 1.5 seconds. Se- lect the loading slot by pressing the CD insert select button (1 – 6) , then insert the CD. T o insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, press and hold the button for more than 1.5 seconds. The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate on the display when CDs are loade[...]

  • Page 241

    1 TRK RPT : The track that is currently playing will be repeated 1 FOLDER RPT : The folder that is currently being accessed will be repeated. RDM button: When the RDM button is pressed while the com- pact disc is played, the play pattern can be changed as follows: CD: ALL DISC MIX → 1 DISC MIX → ALL DISC MIX MP3/WMA CD: ALL DISC MIX → 1 DISC [...]

  • Page 242

    AUX jack The AUX jack 䊊 1 is located below the air condi- tioner controls. The AUX audio input jack accepts any standard analog audio input, such as from a portable cassette tape player, MP3 player or a laptop computer. Press the DISC·AUX button to play a compatible device when it is plugged into the AUX jack. WHA0948 Monitor, climate, audio, ph[...]

  • Page 243

    1. PRESET A·B·C button 2. DISC/AUX button 3. speaker control button 4. REAR CTRL button 5. SCAN·RPT button 6. TRACK button 7. SEEK/CA T button 8. TUNE/FLDR and AUDIO control knob 9. CompactFlash 姞 insert slot 10. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 11. CD eject button 12. VOL/ON·OFF control knob 13. AM·FM/SA T button* 14. MUSIC BO X button WHA094[...]

  • Page 244

    *When the AM·FM/SA T button is pressed, the satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an optional satellite re- ceiver and antenna are installed and an XM 姞 satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. FM/AM/SA T RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped) For all operati[...]

  • Page 245

    Precision phased audio (if so equipped) : T o turn on or off the precision phased audio, press the SETTING button. Then touch the “ Au- dio” key; the audio settings screen will be dis- played. T ouch the “Precision Phased Audio ON” key . If the amber indicator light is displayed, the precision phased audio is enabled. T ouching the “Preci[...]

  • Page 246

    CD/MP3 display mode While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD certain text might be able to be displayed (when CD encoded with text is being used) . Depending on how the CD or MP3/WMA CD is encoded the following text might be able to be displayed by touching the “T ext” key: ● Folder displays the name of the current folder being accessed. ● [...]

  • Page 247

    TUNE/FLDR (T uning) knob: T o manually tune the radio, turn the TUNE/FLDR knob to the right or left. SEEK/CA T and TRACK tuning buttons: Press the SEEK/CA T button or the TRACK button for less than 1.5 seconds to tune from high to low or low to high frequen- cies and stop at the next broadcasting station. SCAN·RPT (SCAN tuning) button: Press the S[...]

  • Page 248

    SEEK/CA T and TRACK buttons: When the SEEK/CA T button is pressed while a compact disc is playing, the track being played returns to its beginning. Press several times to skip back through tracks. The compact disc will go back the number of times the button is pressed. When the TRACK button is pressed while the compact disc is playing, the next tra[...]

  • Page 249

    (SPEAKER CONTROL) button: Press the button to turn the rear speakers off and the headphones on. Press this button again to turn rear seat speakers back on and the headphones off. CD EJECT button: When the button is pressed with the com- pact disc loaded, the compact disc will be ejected. When the button is pressed while the compact disc is being pl[...]

  • Page 250

    DISC/AUX button: When the DISC/AUX button is pressed with the system off and the CF card inserted, the system will turn on. If another audio source is playing and a CF card is inserted, press the DISC/AUX but- ton repeatedly until the center display changes to the CompactFlash 姞 mode. CF display mode While listening to CF certain text might be ab[...]

  • Page 251

    SEEK/CA T and TRACK buttons: Press the SEEK/CA T button while the CF card is playing to return to the beginning of the current track. Press the TRACK button while the CF card is playing to skip to the begin- ning of the next track. If you press and hold the SEEK/CA T (re- wind) button or the TRACK (fast forward) button for more than approximately 1[...]

  • Page 252

    The following CDs can be recorded in the Music Box Hard Drive audio system: ● CDs without MP3/WMA files. ● Hybrid Compact Disc Digital Audio (Hybrid CD-DA) specification in Super Audio CDs. ● Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) speci- fication in CD-Extras. ● First session of multisession disc. Extreme temperature conditions [below ⫺ 4°F [...]

  • Page 253

    If the title information of the track being recorded is stored either in the hard drive or in the CD, the title is automatically displayed on the screen. For title acquisition from the hard-disk drive, music recognition technology and related data are pro- vided by Gracenote 姞 . T o view the details of the track, touch the “T ext” key on the [...]

  • Page 254

    Stopping playback: The system stops playing when: ● Another mode (radio, CD, CompactFlash 姞 or AUX) is selected. ● The audio system is turned off. ● The ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. SEEK/CA T and TRACK buttons: Press the SEEK/CA T button while a track is playing to return to the beginning of the current track. Press the TR[...]

  • Page 255

    ● Play by Date Plays tracks in each album. The albums are sorted in order of the date when they were stored in the system. ● Play by Mood Plays music from one of the following moods: – Relaxing Music – Lively Music – Slow Music – Upbeat Music ● Play by Category Plays music from one of the following cat- egories: – My Favorites – H[...]

  • Page 256

    ● Search Song Details Set the conditions and touch the “Start Song Search” key to search for a desired song that is stored in the system. The con- ditions are as follows: – Music T empo (All, Slow , Normal and Fast) – Decade (All, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, ’00s, ’10s and After) – Group (All, Male Artist, Female Artist, Group and Duo) [...]

  • Page 257

    Music Box text display: While listening to a track in the Music Box audio system you can view certain text. T ouch the “T ext” key to display the following information for each item: ● Set Mood Set the mood category of the track to “Re- laxing Music” , “Lively Music” , “Slow Music” or “Upbeat Music” . ● Delete T rack Delete [...]

  • Page 258

    Y ou can also listen to the beginning of each track that has been deleted by performing the follow- ing: 1. T ouch the “Menu” key and then the “Music Box System Info.” key on the screen. 2. T ouch the “Deleted Items” key and then the “Play Sample” key . Music Box settings T o set up the Music Box Hard Drive audio system to your pref[...]

  • Page 259

    ● Title T ext Priority: Set the priority to CDDB (Compact Disc Data Base) to acquire track information from the Gracenote 姞 Database or set to CD TEXT to acquire the information from CDs. ● Delete ALL Music Box Data: Delete all music data stored on the hard- disk. Gracenote 姞 NO TE: ● The information contained in the Gracenote 姞 Databas[...]

  • Page 260

    web page for the Gracenote Privacy P olicy for the Gracenote MusicID Service. The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “ AS IS.” Gracenote makes no representations or warran- ties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to del[...]

  • Page 261

    ● Do not use a conventional record cleaner or alcohol intended for industrial use. ● A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges. Remove the rough edges by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated. CF cards: CAUTION Do not force the CompactFlash 姞 card into the CompactFlash 姞 player slot. Fo[...]

  • Page 262

    1. V olume control switch 2. MODE select switch 3. POWER on/off switch 4. T uning switch 1. V olume control switch 2. Phone operation switch 3. POWER on and MODE select switch 4. T uning switch STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL The audio system can be operated using the controls on the steering wheel. POWER on/off switch If you have the T ype[...]

  • Page 263

    T uning Memory change (radio) : While in one of the preset radio station banks (A , B or C) , push the tuning switch or for less than 1.5 seconds to change to the next preset station in memory . Seek tuning (radio) : Push the tuning switch or for more than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous radio station. Next/Previous track (CD/CF) : Push th[...]

  • Page 264

    1. VOL (volume) control button 2. MODE select button 3. speaker control button 4. NEXT button 5. SEEK button 6. Headphone jacks 7. Infrared headphone transmitter lens* *Red transmitters will be visible when infrared headphones are on. REAR AUDIO CONTROLS Press the REAR CTRL button on the front radio control panel to turn the rear controls on. Press[...]

  • Page 265

    (SPEAKER CONTROL) button: Press this button to turn the rear speakers off and headphones on. Press this button again to turn rear seat speakers back on and headphones off. MODE button: The MODE button allows the rear passengers to change between AM, FM, CD, DVD and AUX. The media options are listed on the face plate of the rear audio controls. When[...]

  • Page 266

    WARNING ● The driver must not attempt to operate or view the Mobile Entertainment Sys- tem while the vehicle is in motion so that full attention may be given to ve- hicle operation. ● Do not attempt to modify the system to display a movie on the front screen while the vehicle is being driven. Doing so may distract the driver and may cause a col[...]

  • Page 267

    1. EJECT button 2. DVD slot 3. Auxiliary input jacks DIGITAL VIDEO DISC (DVD) PLAYER CONTROLS 1. EJECT button: When the button is pressed with the DVD loaded, it will be ejected. The display will show the eject symbol in the upper left corner of the display for 4 seconds once the button is pressed. If the DVD is not loaded, the display will show ?[...]

  • Page 268

    6. DISPLA Y button 7. MODE button 8. SUBTITLE button 9. AUDIO button 10. ANGLE button 11. CLEAR button 12. P AUSE button 13. PLA Y button 14. F AST FORWARD/F AST REVERSE button 15. MENU button 16. NA VIGA TION keys 17. BACK button 18. NUMERIC KEYP AD REMOTE CONTROL Refer to “Remote control operation” later in this section for the function of ea[...]

  • Page 269

    Headphones Power ON/OFF: Press the power button to turn the headphones on or off. V olume control: T urn the volume control knob to adjust the vol- ume. The headphones will automatically be turned off in 30 seconds if there is no sound during that period. T o prevent the battery from being dis- charged, keep the power supply turned off when not in [...]

  • Page 270

    Copyright and trademark ● The technology protected by the U.S. patent and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other right holders is adopted for this system. ● This copyright protected technology cannot be used without a permit from Macrovision Corporation. It is limited to be personal use, etc., as long as t[...]

  • Page 271

    Rear display: T o adjust the rear display mode, press the DISP (Display) button on the remote controller. T o adjust the display brightness, tint, color and contrast, select each key using the joystick on the remote controller and tilt the joystick to the right or left. Press the BACK button to apply the settings and return to the previous display [...]

  • Page 272

    DVD operation keys T o operate the DVD drive, touch the preferred key (if so equipped) or select the preferred key dis- played on the operation screen using the NISSAN controller. NO TE: If the display in your vehicle is not touch screen enabled; use the NISSAN controller and the ENTER button to operate the fol- lowing functions. For more informati[...]

  • Page 273

    DVD settings T ouch the “Settings” key to adjust the following settings while playing a DVD. When all the changes have been made, press BACK button to save all the settings. NO TE: If the display in your vehicle is not touch screen enabled; use the NISSAN controller and the ENTER button to operate the fol- lowing functions. For more information[...]

  • Page 274

    Audio: Some audio tracks specific to each DVD will be shown. For details, see the instructions attached to the DVD. Subtitle: Choose the preferred DVD subtitle language by touching the “ ” key or the “ ” key. Display Mode: Choose from the Full, Wide, Normal or Cinema mode by touching the “ ” key or the “ ” key . Angle: If the DVD co[...]

  • Page 275

    DVD-AUX settings Select the “Settings” key using the NISSAN con- troller and press the ENTER button to adjust the following settings: ● Switch to DVD: Select this key to switch back to the DVD mode. ● Video Format: If the auxiliary source is in a different video format, select the “ ” key or the “ ” key using the NISSAN controller a[...]

  • Page 276

    The display will show the “ AUX” in the upper left corner of the display for 4 seconds once the Mode is changed to AUX. T o use the input jacks, refer to “ Auxiliary input jacks” in this section. PLA Y : When the PLA Y button on the remote control is pressed, the player will play . In play mode, the display will briefly show on the upper le[...]

  • Page 277

    MENU: If the media is in PLA Y mode and the MENU button is pressed, the DVD menu will appear on the screen. Use the Navigation K eys to navigate within the menu and use ENTER to select the item. Press the MENU button again to return to PLA Y mode. TITLE: Press the TITLE button to return the DVD media to the “title” of the DVD. Press the TITLE b[...]

  • Page 278

    CAUTION ● Do not use any solvents or cleaning solutions when cleaning the video system. ● Do not use excessive force on the moni- tor screen. ● Avoid touching or scratching the moni- tor screen as it may become dirty or damaged. HOW TO HANDLE THE DVD CAUTION ● Handle a DVD by its edges. Never touch the surface of the disc . ● T o clean a [...]

  • Page 279

    DVD player operation precautions Do not use the following DVDs as they may cause the DVD player to malfunction: ● 3.1 in (8 cm) disc s with an adapter. ● DVDs with a region code other than “1” . The region code 䊊 A is displayed in a small symbol printed on the top of the DVD 䊊 B . ● DVDs that are not round. ● DVDs with a paper label[...]

  • Page 280

    Remote control and headphones battery replacement Replace the battery as follows: 1. Open the lid. 2. Replace batteries with new ones. ● Size AA (remote control) ● Size AAA (headphones) Make sure that the and ends on the batteries match the markings inside the compartment. 3. Close the lid securely . If the battery is removed for any reason oth[...]

  • Page 281

    When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following precautions; otherwise, the new equipment may adversely affect the engine control system and other electronic parts. WARNING ● A cellular telephone should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Some juris- dictions[...]

  • Page 282

    Y our NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com- patible Bluetooth 姞 enabled cellular phone, you can set up the wireless connection between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module. With Bluetooth 姞 wireless technology , you can make or receive a hands-free telephone call with your cellular [...]

  • Page 283

    – Y our cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed. ● When the radio wave condition is not ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it may be difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur- ing a call. ● Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded by metal or far away from the in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone quali[...]

  • Page 284

    Operating tips T o get the best performance out of the NISSAN V oice Recognition system, observe the following: ● K eep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.) , which may prevent the system from recognizing voice commands correctly . ● W ait un[...]

  • Page 285

    ● Numbers can be spoken in small groups. The system will prompt you to continue en- tering digits, if desired. Example: 1-800-662-6200 – “One eight zero zero” The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more. – “six six two” The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more. – “six two zero zero” ● Say ?[...]

  • Page 286

    PHONE/END Press the button to cancel a VR session or end a call. GETTING STARTED The following procedures will help you get started using the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System with NISSAN V oice Recognition. For ad- ditional command options, refer to “List of voice commands” later in this section. Choosing a language Y ou can interact with [...]

  • Page 287

    4. Say: “New phone” 䊊 C . The system acknowl- edges the command and asks you to initiate pairing from the phone handset 䊊 D . The pairing procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone model. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details. Y ou can also visit www .nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instruc- tions on p[...]

  • Page 288

    For additional command options, see “List of voice commands” later in this section. LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS Main Menu “Call” or “Call International” “Phone Book” “Memo Pad” “Setup” When you press and release the button on the steering wheel, you can choose from the commands on the Main Menu. The following pages describe these[...]

  • Page 289

    If a redial number does not exist, the system announces, “There is no number to redial” and ends the VR session. “Call back” 䊊 D Use the Call Back command to dial the number of the last incoming call within the vehicle. The system acknowledges the command, re- peats the number and begins dialing. If a call back number does not exist, the [...]

  • Page 290

    NO TE: Each phone has its own separate phone book. Y ou cannot access Phone A’s phone book if you are currently connected with Phone B . “New entry” 䊊 A Use the New Entry command to store a new name in the system. When prompted by the system, say the name you would like to give the new entry . For example, say: “Mary .” If the name is t[...]

  • Page 291

    The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details. Y ou can also visit www .nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions on transferring phone numbers from NISSAN recommended cellular phones. The system repeats the number and prompts you for the next command. When you have finished enter[...]

  • Page 292

    “Setup” Main Menu “Setup” “Pair Phone” 䊊 A “List Phone” 䊊 B “Select Phone” 䊊 C “Change Priority” 䊊 D “Delete Phone” 䊊 E “Select Ringtone” 䊊 F “Bluetooth Off” 䊊 G Use the Setup command to change options as- sociated with the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System. “Pair phone” 䊊 A Use the Pair P[...]

  • Page 293

    and you change the priority level of Phone C to Level 1, then: Priority Level 1 = Phone C Priority Level 2 = Phone B Priority Level 3 = Phone A “Delete phone” 䊊 E Use the Delete Phone command to delete a specific phone or all phones from the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System. The system announces the names of the phones already paired wit[...]

  • Page 294

    For information on selecting a different lan- guage, see “Choosing a language” earlier in this section. 6. V oice memory A or memory B is selected automatically . If both memory locations are already in use, the system will prompt you to overwrite one. Follow the instructions pro- vided by the system. 7. When preparation is complete and you are[...]

  • Page 295

    T ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved. Symptom Solution System fails to interpret the command correctly[...]

  • Page 296

    WARNING ● Use a phone after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use a phone while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. ● If you are unable to devote full attention to vehicle operation while talking on the phone, pull off the road to a safe location and stop you[...]

  • Page 297

    module when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the paired cellular phone turned on and carried in the vehicle. Y ou can register up to 5 different Bluetooth 姞 cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module. However, you can talk on only one cellular phone at a time. NISSAN V oice Recognition system supports the phone commands, [...]

  • Page 298

    REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC Regulatory information – CAUTION: T o maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regula- tions. – Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: 1. This device may n[...]

  • Page 299

    NO TE: If a phone is already paired with the sys- tem, Step 1 will not work. T o pair another phone, press the SETTING button, then se- lect the “Phone” key and press the ENTER button. Scroll to the bottom of the list and select the “Bluetooth Setup” key and press the ENTER button. Select the “Pair Phone” key, and press the ENTER button[...]

  • Page 300

    PHONEBOOK Up to 40 phone numbers can be stored in the phonebook. 1. Press the SETTING button, then select the “Phone” key and press the ENTER button. 2. Select the “Phonebook” key and press the ENTER button. 3. Select one of the “None (Add New)” keys from the name list of the phonebook and press the ENTER button. 4. Select the “T rans[...]

  • Page 301

    There are different methods to input a phone number. Select one of the following options for Step 4 above. Enter Data by Keypad: Input the name and phone number manually us- ing the keypad displayed on the screen. For in- formation on how to use the touch screen, see “How to use the touch screen” earlier in this section. Copy from Downloaded Ph[...]

  • Page 302

    4. After the call is over, perform one of the following to finish the call: a. Select the “Hang up” key on the Call in Progress screen and press the ENTER button. b. Press the switch on the steering wheel. c. When the Call in Progress screen is dis- played, press the PHONE button on the instrument panel to hang up. If any other screen is curren[...]

  • Page 303

    Answer: Accept an incoming call to talk. On Hold: Put an incoming call on hold. Reject Call: Reject an incoming call. T o finish the call, follow one of the procedures listed below: a. T ouch the “Reject Call” key on the display . b. Press the PHONE button on the instrument panel. c. Press and hold the phone button on the steering wheel switche[...]

  • Page 304

    ENDING A CALL T o finish the call, perform one of the following procedures: ● Select the “Hang up” key on the Call in Progress display and press the ENTER button. ● Push the switch on the steering wheel. ● When the Call in Progress screen is dis- played, press the PHONE button on the instrument panel to hang up. If any other screen is cur[...]

  • Page 305

    ● Delete an Entry of Downloaded Phone- book: Delete a single entry from the downloaded phonebook. T ouch the corresponding letter key , then touch the name key you wish to delete. T ouch the “Y es” key to delete the entry . Automatic Hold: If this item is turned on, an incoming call will be placed on hold automatically after several rings. Us[...]

  • Page 306

    ● Paired Phone List : Up to 5 registered cellular phones are shown on the list. If you select a cellular phone that is different from the one currently being connected, the newly selected phone will be connected to the system. ● Edit Phone Name: If you would like to change the way your phone’s name is displayed, select this key; a character i[...]

  • Page 307

    NISSAN V oice Recognition allows hands-free operation of the systems equipped on this ve- hicle, such as phone and vehicle information. There are two voice recognition modes of opera- tion available. They are: ● Standard Mode ● Alternate Command Mode In Standard Mode (the factory default setting) , commands that are available are always shown o[...]

  • Page 308

    1. Press the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Highlight the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. 3. Highlight the “V oice Recognition” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. NO TE: Y ou can skip steps 1 to 3 by pressing the switch and saying “Help” . 4. Highlight the “User Gu[...]

  • Page 309

    Getting started Before using the V oice Recognition system for the first time, you can confirm how to use com- mands by viewing the Getting Started section of the User Guide. 1. Highlight “Getting Started” and press the ENTER button. 2. Y ou can confirm the page by scrolling the screen using the NISSAN controller. T utorials on the operation of[...]

  • Page 310

    V oice recognition settings The available settings of the NISSAN V oice Rec- ognition system are described. 1. Highlight “V oice Recognition Settings” and press the ENTER button. 2. Y ou can confirm the page by scrolling the screen using the NISSAN controller. USING THE SYSTEM Initialization When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position[...]

  • Page 311

    2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “W ould you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information or Help?” 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from to , speak a command. 4. Continue to follow the voice menu prompts and speak after the tone sounds until your desired operation is completed. [...]

  • Page 312

    Improving Recognition of Phone numbers: Y ou can improve the recognition of phone num- bers by saying the phone number in three groups of numbers. For example, when you try to call 800-662-6200, say “eight zero zero” first, and the system will then ask you for the next three digits. Then, say “six six two” . After recognition, the system wi[...]

  • Page 313

    Standard Mode command list Category Command: COMMAND ACTION Phone Displays Phone function commands. Navigation Displays Navigation function commands. Information Displays V ehicle Information. Help Displays User Guide. Navigation Command: COMMAND ACTION Address Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route (for continent[...]

  • Page 314

    V ehicle Information Command: (if so equipped) COMMAND ACTION T raffic Info. T urns the traffic information system on and off. Fuel Economy Displays Fuel Economy information. T rip Computer Displays T rip information. Maintenance Displays Maintenance information. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-125 墌 REVIEW COPY— [...]

  • Page 315

    V oice command examples Some basic voice command examples are de- scribed here. For navigation system commands, see the sepa- rate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. Example 1 — Placing a call to the phone number 800-662-6200: 1. Press the switch located on the steering wheel. 2. The system announces, “W ould you like to access Phone, Navigati[...]

  • Page 316

    4. Say “Dial Number” . 5. Say “800” . 6. The system announces, “Please say the next three digits or dial, or say change number.” 7. Say “662” . LSU0018 LSU0019 LSU0020 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-127 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2010 Armada (wzw) Owners Manual (owners) —USA_English (nna) 02/17/09—debbie [...]

  • Page 317

    8. The system announces, “Please say the last four digits” or say change number. 9. Say “6200” . 10. The system announces, “Dial or Change Number?” 11. Say “Dial” . 12. The system makes a call to 800-662- 6200. NO TE: ● Y ou can also speak “800-662-6200” (10 continuous digits) or “662-6200” (7 con- tinuous digits) , if the[...]

  • Page 318

    Example 2 — Placing an international call to the phone number 011-81-111-222-3333: 1. Press the switch located on the steering wheel. 2. The system announces, “W ould you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information or Help?” 3. Say “Phone” . 4. Say “International Call” . WHA1109 LSU0017 LSU0018 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voi[...]

  • Page 319

    5. Say “011811112223333” . 6. Say “Dial” . 7. The system makes a call to 011-81-111- 222-3333. NO TE: Any digit input format is available in the International Number input process, as well as the special characters such as star (*) , pound (#) , and plus (+) . NISSAN V OICE RECOGNITION ALTERNATE COMMAND MODE The Alternate Command Mode enabl[...]

  • Page 320

    Activating Alternate Command Mode 1. Press the SETTING button on the instru- ment panel. 2. Highlight the “Others” key on the display and then press the ENTER button. 3. Highlight the “V oice Recognition” key and then press the ENTER button. 4. Highlight the “ Alternate Command Mode” key and press the ENTER button. 5. The confirmation m[...]

  • Page 321

    Only manual controls such as the touch screen can navigate the command list menu. As an alternative to the voice command “Help” , you may access the command list using the fol- lowing steps: 1. Press the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Highlight the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. 3. Highlight th[...]

  • Page 322

    Alternate Command Mode command list Navigation Command: COMMAND ACTION Home Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book. Address Book Displays the first 5 entries of the Address Book. Previous Destinations Sets a route to a previous destination. Previous Start Point Calculates a route to your previous starting point of the last rou[...]

  • Page 323

    COMMAND ACTION Zoom In Changes the map scale to a smaller number. Zoom Out Changes the map scale to a larger number. Landmark Icons Shows or hides the points of interests on the displays. Guidance V oice T urns the navigation voice guidance on or off. Guide V oice Repeat Repeats the last navigation voice guidance. Store Location Stores the current [...]

  • Page 324

    Audio Command: COMMAND ACTION Radio T urns the radio on, selecting the station and band last played. Radio AM T urns to the AM band, selecting the station last played. Radio FM T urns to the FM band, selecting the station last played. Satellite Radio T urns to the SA T band, selecting the station last played. Music Box T urns to the Music Box hard-[...]

  • Page 325

    Displaying user guide Y ou can confirm how to use voice commands by accessing a simplified User Guide, which con- tains basic instructions and tutorials for several voice commands. 1. Press the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Highlight the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. 3. Highlight the “V oice Re[...]

  • Page 326

    ● Placing Calls T utorial for making a phone call by voice command operation. ● Help on Speaking Displays useful tips for how to correctly speak commands in order for them to be properly recognized by the system. ● V oice Recognition Settings Describes the available V oice Recognition settings. ● Adapting the System to Y our Voice T utorial[...]

  • Page 327

    2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, “Please say a command from the displayed list or say Help to show all commands.” 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the screen changes from to , speak a command. 4. Once a command is recognized, the system will announce the recognized command and perform the requested [...]

  • Page 328

    Say , “six two zero zero” . Using this method of phone digit entry can improve recognition perfor- mance. NO TE: When speaking a house number, speak the number “0” as “zero” or “oh” . If the letter “O” is included in the house number, it will not be recognized as “0” even if you speak “oh” instead of “zero” . Setting[...]

  • Page 329

    4. Select the user whose voice is to be memo- rized by the system and press the ENTER button. 5. Select a category to be learned by the sys- tem from the following list and then press the ENTER button. ● Navigation ● Audio ● Phone ● V ehicle Info. ● Others The voice commands in the category are displayed. 6. Select a voice command to trai[...]

  • Page 330

    Speaker Adaptation function settings Edit Name: Edit the user name using the keypad displayed on the screen. Store Result : When this item is turned to ON, the V oice Rec- ognition system can easily recognize the user’s voice that it has learned. Reset Result : Resets the user’s voice that the V oice Recogni- tion system has learned. Continuous[...]

  • Page 331

    T ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, follow the solutions given in this guide for the appropriate error. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number one, until the problem is resolved. Symptom/error message S[...]

  • Page 332

    5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ................5 - 2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5 - 2 Three-way catalyst ..............................5 - 2 On-pavement and off-road driving precautions . . ..................................5 - 3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5 - 3 Avoiding colli[...]

  • Page 333

    WARNING ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to ca[...]

  • Page 334

    CAUTION ● Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from leaded gasoline will seriously re- duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants. ● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical systems can cause overrich fuel flow into the three-way catalyst, causing it to overheat. Do [...]

  • Page 335

    Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate whe[...]

  • Page 336

    WARNING ● If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving with under- inflated tires may permanently damage the tires and increase the likelihood of tire failure. Serious[...]

  • Page 337

    AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER WARNING Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and prudent manner may result in loss of control or an accident. Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed, high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma- neuvers, because these driving practices could cause you to [...]

  • Page 338

    WARNING The following actions can increase the chance of losing control of the vehicle if there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure. Losing control of the vehicle may cause a collision and result in personal injury. ● The vehicle generally moves or pulls in the direction of the flat tire. ● Do not rapidly apply the brakes. ● Do not rapidly [...]

  • Page 339

    ● Many hills are too steep for any vehicle. If you drive up them, you may stall. If you drive down them, you may not be able to control your speed. If you drive across them, you may roll over. ● Do not shift gears while driving on downhill grades as this could cause loss of control of the vehicle. ● Stay alert when driving to the top of a hil[...]

  • Page 340

    ● If at all possible, avoid sharp turning maneuvers, particularly at high speeds. Y our NISSAN four-wheel drive vehicle has a higher center of gravity than a passenger car. The vehicle is not de- signed for cornering at the same speeds as passenger cars. ● Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias-belted, or radia[...]

  • Page 341

    When the ignition switch cannot be turned to- ward the L OCK position when the Intelligent Key is in range, proceed as follows: 1. Move the shift selector into the P (Park) position. 2. T urn the ignition switch slightly in the ON direction. 3. T urn the key toward the L OCK position. The shift selector can be moved from the P (Park) position if th[...]

  • Page 342

    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The ignition lock is designed so the ignition switch cannot be turned to the L OCK position and the key cannot be removed until the shift selector is moved to the P (Park) position. When removing the key from the ignition switch, make sure the shift selector is in the P (Park) position. If the shift selector is not returned t[...]

  • Page 343

    ST ART : (4) This position starts the engine. As soon as the engine has started, release the key . It automati- cally returns to the ON position. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM The NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer system will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered key . If the engine fails to start using a registered key (for[...]

  • Page 344

    ● If the engine is very hard to start because it is flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. After cranking the engine, release the accel- erator pedal. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turn- ing the ignition key to ST ART . Release the key when t[...]

  • Page 345

    WARNING Overheating can result in reduced engine power and vehicle speed. The reduced speed may be lower than other traffic , which could increase the chance of a col- lision. Be especially careful when driving. If the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driv- ing speed, pull to the side of the road in a safe area. Allow the engine to cool and return to[...]

  • Page 346

    T o move the shift selector: : Shift while depressing the brake pedal : Shift without depressing brake pedal Shifting After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal and move the shift selector out of the P (Park) position. WARNING Apply the parking brake if the shift selec- tor is in any position while the engine is not running. Failure t[...]

  • Page 347

    4H: 62 MPH (100 km/h) 4L O: 31 MPH (50 km/h) 3 (Third gear) : Use this position for driving up and down long slopes where engine braking would be advanta- geous. 2 (Second gear) : Use this position for hill climbing or engine brak - ing on downhill grades. Do not downshift into the 2 position at speeds over the following and do not exceed the follo[...]

  • Page 348

    T o push the shift lock release, complete the fol- lowing procedure: 1. T urn the ignition switch to the L OCK posi- tion and remove the key 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Remove the shift lock release cover as shown. 4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock release slot and push down. 5. Move the shift selector to the N (Neutral) position w[...]

  • Page 349

    T o engage: Firmly depress the parking brake. T o release: 1. Firmly apply the foot brake. 2. Move the shift selector to the P (Park) posi- tion. 3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal and it will release. 4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out. 1. ACCEL/RES switch 2. COAST/SET switch 3. CANCEL switch 4. ON·OFF switch PRECA[...]

  • Page 350

    CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS The cruise control allows driving at a speed be- tween 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. T o turn on the cruise control, push the ON·OFF switch on. The CRUISE indicator light in the vehicle information display will illuminate. T o set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to [...]

  • Page 351

    CAUTION During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) , follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and en- sure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in short- ened engine life and reduced engine performance. ● Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, e[...]

  • Page 352

    WARNING ● For 4WD equipped vehicles, do not at- tempt to raise two wheels off the ground and shift the transmission to any drive or reverse position with the engine running. Doing so may result in drivetrain damage or unexpected ve- hicle movement which could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury. ● Do not attempt to test a 4WD eq[...]

  • Page 353

    4WD Shift Switch Position Wheels Driven Indicator Light Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure 4WD shift T ransfer 4L O position AUT O Rear wheels or 4 wheels For driving on paved or slippery roads Move the 4WD switch. 2WD <—> AUT O <—> 4H 4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift po- sition engaged. IT IS NO T NECESSARY T [...]

  • Page 354

    The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used to select either 2WD or 4WD depending on the driving conditions. There are four types of drive modes available, AUT O, 2WD, 4H and 4L O. The 4WD shift switch electronically controls the transfer case operation. Rotate the switch to move between each mode, 2WD, AUT O, 4H and 4L O. Y ou must push the switch [...]

  • Page 355

    When the vehicle is stuck, ● Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4L O. ● If it is difficult to free the vehicle, repeat forward and backward movement to in- crease the movement. ● If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, place stones or wooden blocks under the tires. Then try the recovery procedures above. Tire chains may be effective. CAUTION ● [...]

  • Page 356

    ● Engine idling speed is high while warm- ing up the engine. Be especially careful when starting or driving on slippery sur- faces with the 4WD shift switch set in AUT O. 4WD shift indicator light The 4WD shift indicator light is located in the vehicle information display . The light should turn off within 1 second after turning the ignition swit[...]

  • Page 357

    4WD warning light W arning light Comes on or blinks when: Comes on There is a malfunc- tion in the 4–wheel drive system Blinks rapidly The transfer case oil temperature is abnormally high Blinks slowly The difference in wheel rotation is large The 4WD warning light is located in the meter. The 4WD warning light comes on when the igni- tion switch[...]

  • Page 358

    WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire. ● Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set and the transmission placed into P (Park) . Fail- ure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and re- sult in[...]

  • Page 359

    The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you will still have control of the vehicle. However, much greater steering effort is needed, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds. WARNING If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the [...]

  • Page 360

    This procedure is described in the vehicle service manual and can be performed by a NISSAN dealer. ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING ● The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a sophisticated device, but it cannot pre- vent accidents resulting from careless or dangerous driving techniques. It can help maintain vehicle control during braking on [...]

  • Page 361

    pedal. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If the computer senses a malfunc- tion, it switches the ABS off and illuminates the ABS warning light on the instrument panel. The brake system then operates normally , but without anti-lock assistance. If the ABS warning light illuminates during the self-test or while driving, have the veh[...]

  • Page 362

    WARNING ● The V ehicle Dynamic Control system is designed to help improve driving stabil- ity but does not prevent accidents due to abrupt steering operation at high speeds or by careless or dangerous driving techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and be especially careful when driving and cornering on slippery sur- faces and always drive carefully. ?[...]

  • Page 363

    ● The system is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting large stationary ob- jects to help avoid damaging the ve- hicle. The system will not detect small objects below the bumper, and may not detect objects close to the bumper or on the ground. ● If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper fascia, leaving it mis- aligned or bent, t[...]

  • Page 364

    ● The system is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting large stationary ob- jects to help avoid damaging the ve- hicle. The system will not detect small objects below the bumper, and may not detect objects close to the bumper or on the ground. ● If your vehicle sustains damage to the front bumper fascia, leaving it mis- aligned or bent, [...]

  • Page 365

    For details, see “Changing engine coolant” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. TIRE EQUIPMENT 1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to provide superior performance on dry pave- ment. However, the performance of these tires will be substantially reduced in snowy and icy conditions. If you operate your ve- hicle on[...]

  • Page 366

    6 In case of emergency Flat tire ...........................................6 - 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........6 - 2 Changing a flat tire .............................6 - 2 Jump starting . . . ..................................6 - 8 Push starting ..................................... 6-10 If your vehicle overheats ..............[...]

  • Page 367

    TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pres- sure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. If equipped, the system also displays pressure of all tires (except t[...]

  • Page 368

    WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the automatic transmission is shifted into P (Park) . ● Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is hazardous. ● Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait for profes- sional road assistance. Blocking wheels Place sui[...]

  • Page 369

    3. Unscrew the rotating mechanism 䊊 A coun- terclockwise until loosened on cradle. Re- move the jack. 4. Assemble the two straight pieces of the jack rod. Find the oval-shaped opening above the middle of the license plate. Pass the T -shaped end of the jack rod through the opening and direct it toward the spare tire winch, located directly above [...]

  • Page 370

    CAUTION Be sure to center the spare tire suspend- ing plate on the wheel and then lift the spare tire. Jacking up vehicle and removing the damaged tire WARNING ● Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. If it is nec- essary to work under the vehicle, sup- port it with safety stands. ● Use only the jack provided with y[...]

  • Page 371

    2. Place the jack directly under the jack -up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack -up point. The jack -up points are indicated by stamped ar- rows on the side of the frame. The jack should be used on firm and level ground. 3. Install the assembled jack rod into the jack as shown. 4. T o lift the vehicle, sec[...]

  • Page 372

    Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading “ Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte- nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface be- tween the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger [...]

  • Page 373

    WARNING ● Always make sure that the spare tire and jacking equipment are properly se- cured after use. Such items can become dangerous projectiles in an accident or sudden stop. ● The spare tire is designed for emer- gency use. See specific instructions un- der the heading “ Wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sect[...]

  • Page 374

    WARNING Always follow the instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause personal injury. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, position the two vehicles to bring their bat- teries near each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift se- lector t[...]

  • Page 375

    WARNING Do not push start this vehicle. The three- way catalyst may be damaged. CAUTION Automatic transmission models cannot be push-started or tow-started. Attempt- ing to do so may cause transmission damage. WARNING ● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle overheats. Doing so could cause engine damage or a vehicle fire. ● T o avoid the dang[...]

  • Page 376

    6. After the engine cools down, check the cool- ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank with the engine running. Add coolant to the engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary . Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN dealer. When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in Canada) and local regulations for towing must be followed. Incorrect[...]

  • Page 377

    T OWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN T wo-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION ● Never tow automatic transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground (forward or backward) , as this [...]

  • Page 378

    Four-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be used when towing your vehicle or place the ve- hicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION Never tow 4WD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transfer case and transmission. V EHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle) [...]

  • Page 379

    WARNING ● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. ● Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged. CAUTION ● T ow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural members of the vehicle or the towing hooks (if so equipped) . Ot[...]

  • Page 380

    7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior ..................................7 - 2 W ashing ......................................7 - 2 W axing ........................................7 - 2 Removing spots ................................7 - 3 Underbody ....................................7 - 3 Glass .........................................7 - 3 Alumi[...]

  • Page 381

    In order to maintain the appearance of your ve- hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. T o protect the paint surfaces, please wash your vehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain. ● after driving on coastal roads. ● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop- pings, tree sap, metal parti[...]

  • Page 382

    REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory store. UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is necessary to clean the und[...]

  • Page 383

    Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp- ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a dry , soft cloth. Regular care and cleaning is required in order to maintain the appearance of the leather[...]

  • Page 384

    Floor mat positioning aid This vehicle includes two driver’s side front floor mat brackets and one passenger’s side front floor mat bracket to help keep your floor mats in place. NISSAN floor mats have been specially designed for your vehicle model. The driver’s side floor mat has two grommet holes incorporated in it and the passenger’s sid[...]

  • Page 385

    T emperature High temperatures accelerate the rate of corro- sion to those parts which are not well ventilated. Air pollution Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use acceler- ates the corrosion process. Road salt also accel- erates the disintegration of paint surfaces. T O PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE [...]

  • Page 386

    8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirements ..........................8 - 2 General maintenance ..............................8 - 2 Explanation of general maintenance items .........8 - 2 Maintenance precautions . . . ........................8 - 5 Engine compartment check locations ................8 - 6 Engine cooling system .........[...]

  • Page 387

    Y our NISSAN has been designed to have mini- mum maintenance requirements with long ser- vice intervals to save you both time and money . However, some day-to-day and regular mainte- nance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its emis- sions and engine performance. It is the owner’s responsibility to make[...]

  • Page 388

    When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently . Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely . Also check headlight aim. Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* Wh[...]

  • Page 389

    Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- ing system, such as excessive freeplay , hard steering or strange noises. Warning lights and chimes Make sure all warning lights and chimes are operating properly . Windshield wiper and washer* Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak. Windshield defroster Che[...]

  • Page 390

    When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precau- tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap- ply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to prevent [...]

  • Page 391

    1. Battery 2. Fuse/fusible link box 3. T ransmission dipstick 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7. Air cleaner 8. Drive belt location 9. Radiator cap 10. P ower steering fluid reservoir 11. Engine oil dipstick 12. Engine coolant reservoir NO TE: Engine cover removed for clarity. WDI0630 ENGINE CO[...]

  • Page 392

    The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant to provide year-round anti- freeze and coolant protection.The anti-freeze so- lution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Ad- ditional engine cooling system additives are not necessary . WARNING ● Never remove the radiator or coolant reservoir c[...]

  • Page 393

    If the cooling system frequently requires coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN dealer. CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant. The service procedure can be found in the NISSAN Service Manual. Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheat- ing. WARNING ● T o avoid the danger of being[...]

  • Page 394

    5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be between the H (High) and L (Low) marks 䊊 B . This is the normal oper- ating oil level range. If the oil level is below the L (Low) mark 䊊 A , remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening. Do not overfill 䊊 C . 6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick. I[...]

  • Page 395

    If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and replace it at this time. See “Changing engine oil filter” later in this section. ● Waste oil must be disposed of prop- erly. ● Check your local regulations. WARNING ● Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. ● T ry to avoid direct skin contact with used oil[...]

  • Page 396

    5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag. CAUTION Be sure to remove any old gasket material remaining on the sealing surface of the engine. Failure to do so could lead to an oil leak and engine damage. 6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil. 7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then[...]

  • Page 397

    CAUTION ● DO NO T OVERFILL . ● Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. For further brake fluid specification information, refer to “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● Use only new fluid from a sealed con- tainer. Old, inferior or con[...]

  • Page 398

    WINDOW WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically . Add window washer fluid when the low window washer fluid warning light comes on. T o fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the cap off the reservoir tank and pour the window washer fluid into the tank opening. Add a washer solvent to the washer for better cle[...]

  • Page 399

    ● Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in the battery is low. Low battery fluid can cause a higher load on the battery which can generate heat, reduce bat- tery life, and in some cases lead to an explosion. ● When working on or near a battery, al- ways wear suitable eye protection and remove all jewelry. ● Battery posts, terminals and rela[...]

  • Page 400

    V ehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid level. JUMP STARTING If jump starting is necessary , see “Jump starting” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. If the engine does not start by jump starting, the battery may have to be replaced. Contact a NISSAN de[...]

  • Page 401

    1. P ower steering fluid pump 2. Automatic belt tensioner 3. W ater pump 4. Cooling fan 5. Air conditioner compressor 6. Crankshaft pulley 7. Generator WARNING Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position before servicing drive belt. The engine could rotate unexpectedly. 1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fr[...]

  • Page 402

    WARNING Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off and that the parking brake is engaged securely. CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket to re- move the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can damage the spark plugs. If replacement is required, see your NISSAN dealer for assistance. The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and reused. Repl[...]

  • Page 403

    T o replace the filter, perform the following proce- dure: 1. Remove the 2 lower glove box screws. 2. Open the glove box, then remove the three upper glove box screws. Remove the glove box assembly from the instrument panel to access the in-cabin microfilter cover. WDI0622 WDI0623 8-18 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2010 Armada ([...]

  • Page 404

    3. Remove the filter cover bolt and remove the filter cover. NO TE: The filters are marked with air flow arrows. The end of the filter with the arrow should face the rear of the vehicle. The arrows should face downward. 4. Insert the first filter into the housing and slide it over to the right. Insert the second filter into the housing. 5. Replace [...]

  • Page 405

    REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn. 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. 䊊 2 Push the release tab, then move the wiper blade down the wiper arm to remove. 䊊 3 Remove the wiper blade. 4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place. 5. Rotate wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove. 6. R[...]

  • Page 406

    Rear window wiper blade 䊊 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the rear win- dow . 䊊 2 Push the wiper blade in and pivot until the blade becomes free. 䊊 3 Insert a new blade onto the wiper arm and snap into place. LDI0379 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-21 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2010 Armada (wzw) Owners Manual (owners) —USA_English (nna) 02/18/09—[...]

  • Page 407

    If the brakes do not operate properly , have the brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. Self-adjusting brakes Y our vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes. The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the brake pedal is applied. WARNING See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system check if the brake pedal height does not return to norma[...]

  • Page 408

    If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse, the type A fuse will not be level with the fuse pocket as shown in the illustration. This will not affect the performance of the fuse. Make sure the fuse is installed in the fuse box securely . T ype B fuses cannot be installed in the under- hood fuse boxes. Only use type A fuses in the underhood f[...]

  • Page 409

    5. If the fuse is open 䊊 A , replace it with a new fuse 䊊 B . 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer. Fusible links If the electrical equipment does not operate and fuses are in good condition, check the fusible links. If any of these fusible links are melted, replace with only genuine NI[...]

  • Page 410

    5. If the fuse is open 䊊 A , replace it with an equivalent good fuse 䊊 B . 6. Push the fuse box cover to install. 7. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer. CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallow the battery or removed parts. T ype A WDI0452 T ype B LDI0456 BATTERY REPLACEMENT M[...]

  • Page 411

    K EYFOB (if so equipped) Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows: 䊊 1 Open the lid using a coin 䊊 A . 䊊 2 Remove the battery 䊊 B . 䊊 3 Install a new battery 䊊 C with the “+” facing down. ● Hold the battery by the edges. Holding the battery across the contact points will seri- ously deplete the storage capacity . ● Do not to[...]

  • Page 412

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undes- ired operation of the device. NISSAN INTELLIGENT K EY?[...]

  • Page 413

    4. Close the lid securely as illustrated 䊊 C 䊊 D . 5. Operate the buttons to check the operation. See a NISSAN dealer if you need assistance for replacement. FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to op- erate the equipment. This device complies w[...]

  • Page 414

    NO TE: Use the same number and wattage as shown in the chart Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If large drops of water collect inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer. FOG LI[...]

  • Page 415

    EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item Wattage (W) Bulb No. Headlight assembly* High 60/65 HB3/9005 Low 51/55 HB4/9006 Park/T urn 8/27 3457K Sidemarker 3.8 194 Side turn signal light* (if so equipped) (LED) — Front fog light 27 881 Puddle lamp 13 906 Room/map lights 8 – Personal lights 6 WXW52 Footwell* 3.4 158 Glove box light* 3.4 158 V anity mirro[...]

  • Page 416

    1. Room/map light 2. Front personal lights 3. Step light 4. Puddle lamp/Side turn signal light (if so equipped) 5. High-mount stoplight 6. Cargo light 7. License plate light 8. Rear combination light 9. Headlight assembly 10. Fog light Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A , B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the len[...]

  • Page 417

    Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Room/map lights LDI0389 Personal lights LDI0364 V anity mirror LDI0385 8-32 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2010 Armada (wzw) Owners Manual (owners) —USA_English (nna) 02/18/09—debbie 墍[...]

  • Page 418

    Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Step light LDI0341 Puddle light LDI0388 Cargo light WDI0233 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-33 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2010 Armada (wzw) Owners Manual (owners) —USA_English (nna) 02/18/09—debbie 墍[...]

  • Page 419

    If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more o[...]

  • Page 420

    tion” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section, “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” sec- tion, and “Flat tire” in the “In case of emer- gency” section. Tire inflation pressure Check the tire pressures (including the spare) often and always prior to long di[...]

  • Page 421

    Tire and loading information label 䊊 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num- ber of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle. 䊊 2 V ehicle load limit: See loading infor- mation in the “T echnical and con- sumer information” section. 䊊 3 Original tire size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory . 䊊 4 Co[...]

  • Page 422

    Checking tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem side- ways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure, reposition the gauge to eliminate this leakage. 3. Remove [...]

  • Page 423

    TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information iden- tifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also pro- vides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification. The TIN can be used to identify the tire in case of [...]

  • Page 424

    䊊 2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire (example: DO T XX XX XXX XXXX) 1. DO T : Abbreviation for the “Depart- ment Of T ransportation” . The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of the Tire Identification Number. 2. T wo-digit code: Manufacturer’s identification mark. 3. T wo-digit code: Tire size. 4. Three[...]

  • Page 425

    䊊 7 The word “radial” The word “radial” is shown if the tire has radial structure. 䊊 8 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown. Other Tire-related T erminology In addition to the many terms that are defined throughout this section, Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears whi[...]

  • Page 426

    Generally , snow tires have lower speed ratings than factory equipped tires and may not match the potential maximum vehicle speed. Never ex- ceed the maximum speed rating of the tire. If you install snow tires, they must be the same size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all four wheels. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires m[...]

  • Page 427

    Wheel nut tightening torque: 98 ft-lb (133 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tight- ened to specifications at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each tire rotation interval. WARNING ● After rotating the tires, check and adjust the tire pressure. ● Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driv[...]

  • Page 428

    Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread design, speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped. Recommended types and sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● The use of tires other than those recom- mended or the[...]

  • Page 429

    If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended that all four tires be replaced with tires of the same size, brand, construction and tread pattern. The tire pressure and wheel alignment should also be checked and corrected as necessary . Contact a NISSAN dealer. Wheel balance Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Even with[...]

  • Page 430

    9 T echnical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9 - 2 Fuel recommendation (without Flexible Fuel V ehicle option) ..............9 - 3 Flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel recommendation (if so equipped) .................9 - 4 Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9 - 6 Air conditioner system refri[...]

  • Page 431

    The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure Imp measure Liter Fuel 28 gal 23-1/4 gal 105[...]

  • Page 432

    FUEL RECOMMENDATION (without Flexible Fuel V ehicle option) Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door label can operate on E-85. Fuel system or other damage can occur if E-85 is used in vehicles that are not des[...]

  • Page 433

    T ake care not to spill gasoline during refu- eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint damage. E–85 fuel E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel V ehicle (FFV) . Do not use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. government regulations require fuel ethanol dispen[...]

  • Page 434

    General information This information is for Flexible Fuel vehicles (FFV) only . FFV vehicles can be identified by the fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Unleaded Gasoline Only . This section only cov- ers those subjects that are unique to Flexible Fuel vehicles. CAUTION Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door la- bel can operate o[...]

  • Page 435

    ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS 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 fuel/lubricants” earlier in this section. NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve [...]

  • Page 436

    Y our engine was filled with a high-quality engine oil when it was built. Y ou do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle. Operation under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes: ● repeated short distance drivin[...]

  • Page 437

    ENGINE Model VK56DE T ype Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 8-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 90° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.858 x 3.622 (98 x 92) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 338.78 (5,552) Firing order 1–8–7–3–6–5–4–2 Idle speed No adjustment is necessary. A/T (in “N” position) Ignition timing (degree B.T .D.C. at idle spee[...]

  • Page 438

    WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels 18 x 8.0JJ 20 x 8.0JJ Tires P265/70R18 P275/60R20 Spare tire Full size DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Overall length in (mm) 207.7 (5,275) Overall width in (mm) 79.5 (2,020) Overall height 2wd with roof rack in (mm) 77.5 (1,967) 4wd with roof rack in (mm) 78.3 (1,988) Front T rack 18 inch tire in (mm) 67.9 (1,725) 20 inch tire in (m[...]

  • Page 439

    When planning to drive your NISSAN ve- hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi- cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There- fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where app[...]

  • Page 440

    ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard (F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S.) certification la- bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu- able vehicle information, such as: Gross V ehicle W eight Ratings (GVWR) , Gross Axle W ei[...]

  • Page 441

    TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The label is located as shown. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is affixed to the underside of the hood as shown. Use the following steps to mount the front license plate: 1. Make holes on the plas[...]

  • Page 442

    WARNING ● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. ● Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. ● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a se[...]

  • Page 443

    Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX [...]

  • Page 444

    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this re- duces the av[...]

  • Page 445

    ● Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your vehicle can break, tire damage could occur, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury. LOADING TIPS ● The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GA WR as specified on the F .[...]

  • Page 446

    WARNING Overloading or improper loading of a trailer and its cargo can adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and perfor- mance and may lead to accidents. CAUTION ● Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for the first 500 miles (800 km) . Y our engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. ● For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow [...]

  • Page 447

    T emperature conditions can also affect towing. For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outside temperatures on graded roads can affect engine performance and cause overheating. The engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of engine damage, could activate and automati- cally decrease engine power. V ehicle speed may decrease under [...]

  • Page 448

    T owing capacities are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment, such as the trailer hitch, will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing capacity and trailer tongue load. The vehicle and trailer need to be weighe[...]

  • Page 449

    The available towing capacity may be less than the maximum towing capacity due to the passen- ger and cargo load in the vehicle. Remember to keep trailer tongue weight be- tween 10 - 15% of the trailer weight or within the trailer tongue load specification recommended by the trailer manufacturer. If the tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange the [...]

  • Page 450

    T OWING SAFETY T railer hitch Y our vehicle may be equipped with an optional trailer tow package. The trailer tow package in- cludes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch. This hitch is rated for the maximum towing capacity of this vehicle when the proper towing equipment is used. Choose a proper ball mount and hitch ball that is rated for the traile[...]

  • Page 451

    A weight-distributing hitch system (Class IV) is recommended if you plan to tow trailers with a maximum weight over 5,000 lbs. Check with the trailer and towing equipment manufacturers to determine if they recommend the use of a weight- distributing hitch system. NO TE: A weight-distributing hitch system may af- fect the operation of trailer surge [...]

  • Page 452

    CAUTION ● Special hitches which include frame re- inforcements are required for towing above 2,000 lb (907 kg) . Suitable genu- ine NISSAN hitches, ball mounts and hitch balls for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles are available at a NISSAN dealer. ● The hitch should not be attached to or affect the operation of the impact- absorbing bump[...]

  • Page 453

    T railer brakes When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs. (1587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake system MUST be used. However, most states require a separate braking system on trailers with a loaded weight above a specific amount. Make sure the trailer meets the local regulations and the regulations where you plan to tow . Several types of braking[...]

  • Page 454

    2. Apply the parking brake to access the jumper harness connector. 3. Locate the jumper harness connector under the lower portion of the instrument panel. The connector is taped to the wiring harness 䊊 1 as indicated. ● The connector is marked with a white tag with “electric brake connector” . Wire color designation for electric trailer bra[...]

  • Page 455

    4. Peel off the tape and connect the jumper harness to the connector 䊊 2 . 5. Release the parking brake. 6. Install the aftermarket electric trailer brake controller according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Pre-towing tips ● Be certain your vehicle maintains a level position when a loaded and/or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive [...]

  • Page 456

    2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks ab- sorb the vehicle load. 4. Apply the parking brake. 5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) . 6. Make sure the indicator light (if so equipped) indicates the transfer case is[...]

  • Page 457

    3. T ry to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal- anced as described earlier in this section. ● Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires con- siderably more distance than normal pass- ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must also pass the other vehicle before you can safely change lanes. ● Use the T[...]

  • Page 458

    CAUTION ● Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission damage. ● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al- ways tow forward, never backward. ● DO NO T tow any automatic transmis- sion vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (flat towing) . Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmission parts due to lack of transmission lub[...]

  • Page 459

    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 characteristic s. T emperature 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 abi[...]

  • Page 460

    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 T raffic 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 [...]

  • Page 461

    9. T urn the engine off. 10. Repeat step s1-8a t least one more time. If steps 1 through 7 are interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safe driving mode is accept- able between steps. Do not stop the engine until step 7 is completed. This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re- corder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certa[...]

  • Page 462

    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 Manu[...]

  • Page 463

    9-34 T echnical and consumer information MEMO[...]

  • Page 464

    10 Index 4WD warning light .............. .2-16 A Adjusting pedal position ........... .3-30 Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) .... .1-53 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) .............. .1-61 Air bag warning labels ............ .1-67 Air bag warning light .......... .1-68, 2-18 Air cleaner housing filter[...]

  • Page 465

    Car phone or CB radio ............ .4-92 Cargo light .................. .2-57 Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13 CD care and cleaning ............ .4-71 CD changer (See audio system) ....... .4-50 CD player (See audio system) ........ .4-58 Child restraint with top tether strap ..... .1-37 Child restraints ...... .1-31, 1-31, 1-32, 1[...]

  • Page 466

    Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................ .9-2 Engine coolant ............... .8-7 Engine oil .................. .8-8 Power steering fluid ............ .8-11 Window washer fluid ........... .8-13 F .M.V .S.S. certification label ......... .9-11 Fog light switch ................ .2-33 Front air bag system (See supplemental restrain[...]

  • Page 467

    Keyless entry system (See remote keyless entry system) ...... .3-7 L Labels Air conditioner specification label .... .9-12 C.M.V .S.S. certification label ....... .9-11 Emission control information label .... .9-11 Engine serial number ........... .9-11 F .M.V .S.S. certification label ....... .9-11 Tire and Loading Information label .... .9-12 V e[...]

  • Page 468

    Changing engine oil filter ......... .8-10 Checking engine oil level ......... .8-8 Engine oil .................. .8-8 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-6 Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant temperature high warning light ...... .2-15 Engine oil viscosity ............. .9-6 Outside mirror control ............ .3-34 Outside mirrors ..[...]

  • Page 469

    Seat belt maintenance .......... .1-30 Seat belts ................. .1-21 Shoulder belt height adjustment ..... .1-29 Three-point type with retractor ...... .1-24 Seat belt warning light ............ .2-18 Seatback pockets ............... .2-42 Seats Adjustment ................. .1-2 Automatic drive positioner ........ .3-36 Front seats ...........[...]

  • Page 470

    Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light ..... .2-16 Tire pressure display .......... .4-6, 4-22 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3 Tire rotation maintenance reminder . . .4-6, 4-22 T op tether strap child restraint ........ .1-37 T ow mode switch ............... .2-38 T owing 2-wheel drive models ........... .6-12 4-wheel drive m[...]

  • Page 471

    RECOMMENDED FUEL (without Flexible Fuel V ehicle option): Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door label can operate on E-85. Fuel system or other damage can occur if E-85 is used in vehicles that are not desig[...]

  • Page 472

    ® 2010 AR MAD A OWN E R’S MAN UAL For y our s af ety , read car efully and keep in this v ehicle. 2010 N I SSAN AR MAD A T A6 0-D Printing : December 2009 (12) Publication No.: OM0E T A60U2 Printed in U .S.A. T A6 0-D ‘10[...]