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:
MOD system operation
The Nissan Armada MOD system activates automatically under the following conditions:
When the transmission is shifted into R (Reverse).
When the CAMERA/
button is pressed to enable the Around View Monitor display.
When the Nissan Armada vehicle speed drops below approximately 5 MPH (8 ...
SPORT mode
The symbol of this Nissan Armada mode is
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When SPORT mode is activated in the Nissan Armada, the vehicle is tuned for a
more dynamic and responsive driving experience. In this mode, 4WD options such as
4H and 4L are not available. Refer to the Nissan Armada All-Mode 4WD system for
additiona ...
Basic information
WARNING
Riding in the cargo area of a Nissan Armada is extremely hazardous. In
the event of a collision, occupants in these areas face a significantly higher
risk of severe injury or fatal consequences.
Never allow passengers to occupy any part of the Nissan Armada that is
not specifi ...
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