Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Owner's Manual: Flat towing your vehicle
Flat towing
Flat towing—also referred to as dinghy towing or “4-down” towing—means towing your Nissan Armada with all four wheels in contact with the ground.
This method is commonly used when a vehicle is towed behind a motorhome or recreational vehicle. However, it is critical to understand that not all configurations of the Nissan Armada are designed for this type of towing.
CAUTION
- Failure to follow the correct towing procedures for your Nissan Armada can result in severe and costly transmission damage.
- When towing your Nissan Armada, always tow the vehicle forward—never backward—to prevent drivetrain damage.
- DO NOT flat tow any Nissan Armada equipped with an automatic transmission. Towing with all four wheels on the ground will cause internal transmission damage due to insufficient lubrication.
- DO NOT tow any Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Nissan Armada with any wheels on the ground, as this can result in serious damage to the transfer case and drivetrain components.
Automatic Transmission
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models
Four-wheel drive Nissan Armada models must never be towed with any wheels in contact with the ground. Always use proper transport equipment such as a flatbed truck.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models
For two-wheel drive Nissan Armada models equipped with an automatic transmission, towing requires the use of a suitable vehicle dolly.
The dolly must support the drive wheels of the vehicle to prevent transmission damage. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines when using towing equipment with your Nissan Armada.
Towing safety
Trailer hitch
Your Nissan Armada is equipped with a factory-installed trailer towing package
designed to support reliable and safe towing operations.
This package includes a robust, frame-mounted ...
Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department Of Transportation) tire quality grading standards apply to all
passenger vehicle tires, including those used on the Nissan Armada.
These grades indicate tire performance characteris ...
Other materials:
Accessories and Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect
vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability,
ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems
like antilock brakes, traction control, a ...
Shoulder Belt Replacement - Rear (Sedan)
Shoulder Belt Replacement - Rear
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear window panel trim. Refer to Rear Window Panel Trim Replacement.
1
Rear Seat Shoulder Belt Anchor Plat ...
Hill descent control switch
WARNING
In the Nissan Armada, never rely exclusively on the hill descent control
system to regulate vehicle speed on steep downhill slopes. Always maintain full
control of the vehicle and be prepared to apply the brake pedal when necessary.
Extra caution is required when driving on ...
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