2018 Nissan Armada Owner’s Manual

The 2018 Nissan Armada is a leader in the full-size SUV segment because it has the right amount of power, luxury, and versatility. The Armada, which is a three-row SUV, has a roomy and well-equipped interior that can fit up to eight people. Under the hood is a powerful 5.6-liter V8 engine that runs like a boss, and the advanced four-wheel-drive system makes it easy to drive in all kinds of road conditions. The Armada’s bold and stylish exterior design gives off an air of elegance and strength, showing how committed Nissan is to making high-quality products. Inside the cabin, there are a lot of high-quality materials, cutting-edge technology, and creature comforts, making it a refined and comfortable place for both the driver and the passengers. With its ability to tow, safety features, and large cargo space, the 2018 Nissan Armada is the best of both worlds for families and people who like to go on adventures.

REARVIEW MONITOR

SETTING button
WARNING

• Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use of the RearView Monitor system could result in serious injury or death.
• The RearView Monitor is a convenience but it is not a substitute for proper backing. Always turn and look out the windows, and check mirrors to be sure that it is safe to move before operating the vehicle. Always back up slowly.
• The system is designed as an aid to the driver in showing large stationary objects directly behind the vehicle, to help avoid damaging the vehicle.
• The distance guide line and the vehicle width line should be used as a reference only when the vehicle is on a level paved surface. The distance viewed on the monitor is for reference only and may be different than the actual distance between the vehicle and displayed objects.

CAUTION: Do not scratch the camera lens when cleaning dirt or snow from the front of the camera.

The RearView Monitor system automatically shows a rear view of the vehicle when the shift lever is placed in the R (Reverse) position.
The radio can still be heard while the RearView Monitor is active. To display the rearview, the RearView Monitor system uses a camera located just above the vehicle’s license plate.

REARVIEW MONITOR SYSTEM OPERATION
With the ignition switch in the ON position, move the shift lever to the R (Reverse) position to operate the Rear-View Monitor.

HOW TO READ THE DISPLAYED LINES
Guiding lines that indicate the vehicle width and distances to objects with reference to the bumper line are displayed on the monitor.
Distance guidelines:
Indicate distances from the bumper.

1. Red line: approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m)
2. Yellow line: approx. 3 ft (1 m)
3. Green line: approx. 7 ft (2 m)
4. Green line: approx. 10 ft (3 m) Vehicle width guide lines :
   Indicate the approximate vehicle width when backing up.

Predictive course lines
Indicate the predictive course when backing up. The predictive course lines will be displayed on the monitor when the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position and the steering wheel is turned. The predictive course lines will move depending on how much the steering wheel is turned and will not be displayed while the steering wheel is in the neutral position.
The vehicle width guide lines and the width of the predictive course lines are wider than the actual width and course.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTIVE AND ACTUAL DISTANCES
The displayed guidelines and their locations on the ground are for approximate reference only. Objects on uphill or down-hill surfaces or projecting objects will be actually located at distances different from those displayed on the monitor relative to the guidelines (refer to illustrations). When in doubt, turn around and view the objects as you are backing up, or park and exit the vehicle to view the positioning of objects behind the vehicle.

Backing up on a steep uphill
When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines are shown closer than the actual distance. Note that any object on the hill is farther than it appears on the monitor.

Backing up on a steep downhill
When backing up the vehicle down a hill, the distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines are shown farther than the actual distance. Note that any object on the hill is closer than it appears on the monitor.

Backing up near a projecting object
The predictive course lines do not touch the object in the display. However, the vehicle may hit the object if it projects over the actual backing-up course.

Backing up behind a projecting object
Position C is shown farther than position B in the display. However, position C is actually at the same distance as position A. The vehicle may hit the object when backing up to position A if the object projects over the actual backing-up course.

HOW TO PARK WITH PREDICTIVE COURSE LINES
WARNING

• If the tires are replaced with different-sized tires, the predictive course line may not be displayed correctly.
• On a snow-covered or slippery road, there may be a difference between the predictive course line and the actual course line.
• The displayed lines will appear slightly off to the right because the rearview camera is not installed in the rear center of the vehicle.

1. Visually check that the parking space is safe before parking your vehicle.
2. The rear view of the vehicle is displayed on screen A when the shift lever is moved to the R (Reverse) position.
3. Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting the steering wheel so that the predictive course lines B enter parking space C.
4. Maneuver the steering wheel to make the vehicle width guide lines D parallel to the parking space C while referring to the predictive course lines.
5. When the vehicle is parked in the space completely, move the shift lever to the P (Park) position and apply the parking brake.

SONAR INDICATOR
When the sonar system is ON, the sonar indicator will appear on the display.

ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
The display settings such as Brightness, Contrast, Black Level, Tint, and Color of the RearView Monitor can be adjusted.

1. Push the SETTING button while the RearView Monitor screen is displayed.
2. The Display settings menu is displayed. Select an item you wish to adjust.
3. Adjust the selected item by touching the “+” or “-” key.

Select the “Reset Settings” key to return all settings to default. The display settings menu can also be accessed while the RearView Monitor screen is not displayed. Push the SETTING button and select the “Camera/Sonar” key, and then select the “Display” key.

NOTE: Do not adjust any of the display settings of the RearView Monitor while the vehicle is moving. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.

PREDICTIVE COURSE LINE SETTINGS
To toggle on and off the predictive course lines:

1. Push the SETTING button while the RearView Monitor screen is not displayed.
2. Select the “Camera/Sonar” key.
3. Select the “Camera” key.
4. Select the “Predictive Course Lines” key to turn the feature on or off. When this item is turned on, the predictive course lines will be displayed on the monitor.

REARVIEW MONITOR SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations for RearView Monitor. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these system limitations could result in serious injury or death.

1. The system cannot completely eliminate blind spots and may not show every object.
2. Underneath the bumper and the corner areas of the bumper cannot be viewed on the RearView Monitor because of its monitoring range limitation. The system will not show small objects below the bumper, and may not show objects close to the bumper or on the ground.
3. Objects viewed in the RearView Monitor differ from actual distance because a wide-angle lens is used.
4. Objects in the RearView Monitor will appear visually opposite compared to when viewed in the rearview and outside mirrors.
5. Use the displayed lines as a reference. The lines are highly affected by the number of occupants, fuel level, vehicle position, road conditions, and road grade.
6. Make sure that the liftgate is securely closed when backing up.
7. Do not put anything on the rearview camera. The rearview camera is installed above the license plate.
8. When washing the vehicle with high-pressure water, be sure not to spray it around the camera. Otherwise, water may enter the camera unit causing water condensation on the lens, a malfunction, fire, or an electric shock.
9. Do not strike the camera. It is a precision instrument. Otherwise, it may malfunction or cause damage resulting in a fire or an electric shock.

The following are operating limitations and do not represent a system malfunction:

• When the temperature is extremely high or low, the screen may not clearly display objects.
• When strong light is directly coming on the camera, objects may not be displayed clearly.
• Vertical lines may be seen in objects on the screen. This is due to strong reflected light from the bumper.
• The screen may flicker under fluorescent light.
• The colors of objects on the RearView Monitor may differ somewhat from the actual color of objects.
• Objects on the monitor may not be clear in a dark environment.
• There may be a delay when switching to the RearView Monitor.
• When activating the RearView Monitor, the guidelines, the icons, and the messages may not be displayed for a while.
• If dirt, rain, or snow accumulates on the camera, the RearView Monitor may not display the object clearly. Clean the camera.
• Do not use wax on the camera window. Wipe off any wax with a clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent diluted with water.

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