Nissan Maxima (2009) manual

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  • Page 1

    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 2

    This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice and with- ou[...]

  • Page 3

    BLUETOOTH 威 is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Visteon. Gracenote 威 is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc. The Gracenote logo and logo type, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote. XM Radio 威 requires subscription, sold separately after first 90 days. Not available in Alaska,[...]

  • Page 4

    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 5

    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[...]

  • Page 6

    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 7

    1. T op tether strap anchor (P . 1-20) 2. Rear head restraint (P . 1-7) 3. Rear seat belts (P . 1-9) 4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (P . 1-35) 5. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P . 1-35) 6. Front-seat Active Head Restraints (P . 1-7, P . 1-8) 7. Front seat belts (P . 1-9) 8. Supplemental front-impact[...]

  • Page 8

    1. Engine hood (P . 3-18) 2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P . 2-25) 3. Windshield (P . 8-18) 4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P . 2-44) 5. P ower windows (P . 2-41) 6. Door locks, Nissan Intelligent K ey™, keys, request button (P . 3-4, 3-2, 3-2, 3-2) 7. Mirrors (P . 3-25) 8. Tire pressure (P . 8-30) 9. Flat tire (P . 6-2) 10. Tire chains (P [...]

  • Page 9

    1. Rear window defroster switch (P . 2-26) 2. Interior trunk lid release (P . 3-20) 3. T runk lid (P . 3-18) 4. V ehicle loading (P . 9-12) 5. Exterior trunk lid release/request button (P . 3-13) 6. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-28) 7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P . 3-21, P . 9-3) 8. Fuel-filler door (P . 3-21) 9. Child safety locks (P . 3-6) S[...]

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    1. Interior trunk access (P . 1-5) 2. Moonroof (P . 2-44) 3. Sun visors (P . 3-24) 4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P . 2-48) 5. HomeLink 姞 (if so equipped) (P . 2-51) 6. Interior mirrors (P . 3-25) 7. Glove box (P . 2-39) 8. Front cup holders (P . 2-38) 9. Console box (P . 2-39) 10. Front seat (P . 1-2) 11. Rear seat (P . 1-5) See the page[...]

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    1. Side and center vents (P . 4-34) 2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch (P . 2-27) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control and Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P . 4-84, 4-88) 4. Meters and gauges (P . 2-3) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-35, P . 2-32) 6. Security indicator light (P . 2-23) 7. Cruise contr[...]

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    24. Rear control cancel switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-47) 25. V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P . 2-35) 26. Outside mirror controls (P . 3-27) 27. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-34) 28. T runk lid release switch (P . 3-20) * Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped) . See the page nu[...]

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    1. P ower steering fluid reservoir (P . 8-11) 2. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-8) 3. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-12) 4. Air cleaner (P . 8-17) 5. Fuse block (P . 8-20) 6. Battery (P . 8-13) 7. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-20) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-8) 9. Radiator cap (P . 8-7) 10. Drive belt location (P .8-15) 11. Engine coolant reservoir * [...]

  • Page 14

    W arning light Name Page or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn- ing light 2-10 or Brake warning light 2-11 Charge warning light 2-11 Engine oil pressure warning light 2-11 Low tire pressure warning light 2-12 NISSAN Intelligent K ey™ warning light 2-13 Seat belt warning light and chime 2-13 W arning light Name Page Supplemental air bag warning l[...]

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    0-10 Illustrated table of contents MEMO[...]

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    1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ............................................1 - 2 Front power seat adjustment .....................1 - 3 Folding rear seat (if so equipped) .................1 - 5 Head restraint adjustment .......................1 - 7 Front-seat Active Head Restraints ................1 - 8 Seat be[...]

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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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    FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT 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. This will discharge the battery . See “Automatic drive posit[...]

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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 (manual) or move the switch forward or backward (power) to adjust the seat lumbar area.[...]

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    Thigh extension (driver’s side only , if so equipped) Pull up and hold the lever to extend the front portion to the desired position. FOLDING REAR SEAT (if so equipped) Interior trunk access For models without a rear center console, the trunk can be accessed from the passenger side of the rear seat for loading and unloading, as shown. 䊊 1 Push [...]

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    ● When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched posi- tion. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an acci- dent or sudden stop. ● Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they c[...]

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    Center armrest Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal. HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT T o raise the head restraint, pull it up. T o lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted prop- erly as they may provide significant pro- tection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them[...]

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    Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears. FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING ● Always adjust the head restraints prop- erly as specified in this section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the Active Head Restraint. ● Active Head Restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems[...]

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    PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up e[...]

  • Page 25

    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 26

    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, NOT THE WAIST . A lap belt worn too h[...]

  • Page 27

    CHILD SAFETY 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 [...]

  • Page 28

    80 lbs (36 kg) . A booster seat should be used to obtain proper seat belt fit. NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a commercially available booster seat if the shoul- der belt in the child’s seating position fits close to the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat should raise the chi[...]

  • Page 29

    Fastening the seat belts 䊊 1 Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this section. 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, an[...]

  • Page 30

    The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) locks the seat belt for child rest[...]

  • Page 31

    Shoulder belt height adjustment (front seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau- tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) T o adjust, pull out the adjustment button 䊊 1 and move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired position 䊊 2 , so the belt passes over the center o[...]

  • Page 32

    PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING ● Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint can re- sult in serious injury or death. ● Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult [...]

  • Page 33

    ● If the child restraint is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being in- jured in a collision or a sudden stop greatly increases. ● Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. ● A[...]

  • Page 34

    LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) system compatible child restraints. This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system. With this system, you do not have to use a vehicle seat [...]

  • Page 35

    Installing child restraint LA T CH 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- strai[...]

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    T op T ether Anchor P oint Locations Anchor points 䊊 1 are located on the rear parcel shelf. Installing top tether strap First, secure the child restraint with the LA T CH system (rear outboard seating positions only) or the seat belt, as applicable. 1. Flip up the anchor cover from the anchor point which is located directly behind the child seat[...]

  • Page 37

    2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LA TCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LA TCH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors. 3. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See “H[...]

  • Page 38

    6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in it. Push it from side to side while holding the seat near the LA T CH attachment path. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) , from side to side. T ry to tug it forward and check to see if the LA T CH attachment holds the restraint in place. If th[...]

  • Page 39

    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[...]

  • Page 40

    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. CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS WARNING ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Front air bags inflate with g[...]

  • Page 41

    Front-facing Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seats or in the front passenger seat: 1. If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, it should be placed in a front-facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Child restraints for infants must be used in[...]

  • Page 42

    4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (child restraint mode) . It reverts to Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. 5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in[...]

  • Page 43

    7. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point (rear seat installation only) . See “T op tether strap child restraint” in this section. Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap to seating positions that do not have[...]

  • Page 44

    Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seats: 1. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat. Always follow the restraint manufac- turer’s instructions. 䊊 2 Route the seat belt tongue through the c[...]

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

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    7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out of the retractor, the retrac- tor is in the ALR mode. 8. 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. [...]

  • Page 47

    ● Do not use towels, books, pillows or other items in place of a booster seat. Items such as these may move during normal driving or a collision and result in serious injury or death. Booster seats are designed to be used with a lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are de- signed to properly route the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt over t[...]

  • Page 48

    ● Make sure the child’s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat 䊊 1 is chosen, the vehicle seatback must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. If the seatback is lower than the center of the child?[...]

  • Page 49

    Follow these steps to install a booster seat in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat: 1. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, move the seat to the rear- most position. 2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions. 3. The b[...]

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    4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions for adjusting the seat belt routing. 5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top, middle portio[...]

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    Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple- mental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occu- pants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side-impact collisions. The curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. These supplemental restraint systems are de- [...]

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    ● The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The Advanced Air Bag System monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt us- age then inflates the air bags. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. ● The front pa[...]

  • Page 53

    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. ARS1041 ARS1042 ARS1043 1-38 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2009 Maxima (max) [...]

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    WARNING ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat, if possible. ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the fron[...]

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    WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags: ● The side air bags and curtain air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact, rollover or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of[...]

  • Page 56

    WARNING ● When sitting in the 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 careful 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 front sea[...]

  • Page 57

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

  • Page 58

    The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dual stage inflators. It also monitors information from the crash zone sensor, the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) , seat belt buckle sensors, occupant clas- sification sensor (pattern sensor) and passenger seat belt tension sensor. Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for [...]

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    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[...]

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    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 edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out of position) , this could cause the sensor to turn the air bag OFF . In addition, if the occupant [...]

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    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[...]

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    Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof- mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag systems The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air bags are located in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help reduce the risk of injury to [...]

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    ● Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain air bag system components will be hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself. ● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems. This is to prevent damage to or accidental inflation of the side air bag and cur[...]

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    The pretensioner system activates in conjunction with the front air bag system. Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping to restrain front seat occupants. The pretensioner is encased within the seat belt retractor. These seat belts are used the sam[...]

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    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 supplemental air bag and seat belt pretensioner systems. The monitored circuits inclu[...]

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    ● The front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and the pretensioner system should be inspected by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle. ● If you need to dispose of the supple- mental air bag or pretensioner systems or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct air bag and pr[...]

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    2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ...................................2 - 2 Meters and gauges ................................2 - 3 Speedometer and odometer .....................2 - 4 T achometer ....................................2 - 5 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2 - 5 Fuel gauge . . ..................................[...]

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    Windows ........................................ 2-41 P ower windows ............................... 2-41 Moonroof (if so equipped) ......................... 2-44 Automatic moonroof ........................... 2-44 Dual Panel Moonroof (if so equipped) ............... 2-45 Automatic moonroof ........................... 2-45 Rear Control Cancel Switc[...]

  • Page 69

    1. Side and center vents (P . 4-34) 2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch (P . 2-27) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control and Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P . 4-84, 4-88) 4. Meters and gauges (P . 2-3) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-35, P . 2-32) 6. Security indicator light (P . 2-23) 7. Cruise contr[...]

  • Page 70

    24. Rear control cancel switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-47) 25. V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P . 2-35) 26. Outside mirror controls (P . 3-27) 27. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-34) 28. T runk lid release switch (P . 3-20) * Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped) . See the page nu[...]

  • Page 71

    SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates the 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 䊊 1 records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. The twin trip odometer 䊊 2 records the distance of individual [...]

  • Page 72

    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 en- gine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge ind[...]

  • Page 73

    FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills. The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the ignition is placed in the OFF position. The low fuel warning light comes on when the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low . Refill t[...]

  • Page 74

    COMPASS DISPLAY Push the button for about 1 second when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to toggle the outside temperature and compass direction display 䊊 1 on or off. The display will indicate the direction that the vehicle is heading. N: North E: East S: South W: W est If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass by drivi[...]

  • Page 75

    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 11 secon[...]

  • Page 76

    1. With the display turned on, press and hold the button for about 13 seconds or the for about 10 seconds. The “C” icon in the compass display will illuminate. 2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at a maximum speed of 5 MPH (8 km/h) . 3. After completing the circles, the display should return to normal. CAU[...]

  • Page 77

    or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) or Brake warning light Continuously V ariable T ransmission (CVT) indicator light Security indicator light Charge warning light Continuously V ariable T ransmission (CVT) position indicator light Slip indicator light Engine oil press[...]

  • Page 78

    If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly . Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func- tion is turned off. The brake system then operates normally , but without anti-lock assistance. See ⬙ Brake system ?[...]

  • Page 79

    CAUTION Running the engine with the engine oil pressure warning light on could cause se- rious damage to the engine almost imme- diately. Such damage is not covered by warranty. T urn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so. Low tire pressure warning light Y our vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors t[...]

  • Page 80

    ● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting. ● Replacing ti[...]

  • Page 81

    WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems (if so equipped) and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in an accident. T o help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. INDICATOR LIGHTS Continuousl[...]

  • Page 82

    vehicle is not ready for an emission control sys- tem inspection/maintenance test. See “Readi- ness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. Operation The malfunction indicator light will come on in one of two ways: ● Malfunction indicator light on steady — An emission c[...]

  • Page 83

    Push the V ehicle Dynamic Control off switch again or restart the engine and the system will operate normally. See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and driving” sec- tion of this manual. The Vehicle Dynamic Control light also comes on when you push the push-button ignition switch to the ON position. The light will tur[...]

  • Page 84

    HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY Press the button, located on the instru- ment panel just behind the steering wheel, to display the following modes: MPG → MPG/MPH → Time/Miles → Range → Exterior T emperature → Setting → W arning Fuel Economy mode The fuel economy mode can be selected to dis- play the instant fuel economy since[...]

  • Page 85

    Time/Miles (km) mode The time/miles (km) mode can be selected to show the time and distance driven since the last reset. Range mode The range mode can be selected to give you an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refueling. The range is constantly calcu- lated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consum[...]

  • Page 86

    Setting mode The setting mode allows you to set reminders or preferences for alerts, maintenance intervals or language displays. In the setting mode screen press to move to: ● Alert ● Maintenance ● Display and press to select the menu. Alert mode The alert mode allows you to set alerts notifying you of time to rest or icy conditions. The time[...]

  • Page 87

    Maintenance mode The maintenance mode allows you to set alerts for the reminding of maintenance intervals for the following: ● engine oil ● oil filter ● tires ● other Set a desired interval by pushing to high- light the maintenance field and pressing . The reset mode will open up and allow you to enter the desired distance. Display mode The[...]

  • Page 88

    V ehicle information display warnings and indicators 1. Door and trunk open warning 2. Push warning 3. Low fuel warning 4. Low windshield washer fluid warning 5. No key warning 6. Parking brake warning 7. Shift P warning 8. Engine start operation indicator 9. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ insertion indicator 10. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ removal indica[...]

  • Page 89

    Door and trunk open warning This warning illuminates when a door or the trunk has been opened when the engine is running. Push warning After the Shift P warning illuminates, the Push warning will illuminate if the ignition switch is placed in the ACC position when the shift selec- tor is moved to the P (Park) position. See “Shift P warning” in [...]

  • Page 90

    NISSAN Intelligent Key™ insertion indica- tor This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent K ey needs to be inserted into the Intelligent Key port. (For example, the Intelligent Key battery is dis- charged.) If this indicator illuminates, insert the Intelligent K ey into the Intelligent Key port in the correct direction. See “Push-button ign[...]

  • Page 91

    ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a brief period. Never leave your Intelligent K ey in the vehicle, 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 sy[...]

  • Page 92

    3. Repeat steps 1 and 2. 4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference) separate from the registered key . If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec- ommends placing the registered key on a sepa- rate key ring to avoid interference from other devices. Statement related to Section 15 of FCC Rules for NI[...]

  • Page 93

    NO TE: Y ou can turn on or turn off the driving speed dependent intermittent wiper func- tion for vehicles with navigation system. Refer to “V ehicle electronic systems” in the “Display screen, heater, air conditioner, au- dio and phone systems” section later in this manual. 䊊 2 Low — continuous low speed operation 䊊 3 High — contin[...]

  • Page 94

    NO TE: The top few rows of wires on the rear win- dow are not part of the rear window de- froster system. These wires make up the antenna for the audio system. X ENON HEADLIGHTS (if so equipped) WARNING Ꮨ HIGH VOL T AGE ● When xenon headlights are on, they produce a high voltage. T o prevent an electric shock, never attempt to modify or disasse[...]

  • Page 95

    HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH Lighting 䊊 1 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come on. 䊊 2 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the headlights come on and all the other lights remain on. CAUTION Use the headlights with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehic[...]

  • Page 96

    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 45 seconds [...]

  • Page 97

    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 98

    INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL The instrument cluster illuminates when the igni- tion switch is in the ON position. The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the AUT O, or position. T urn the control left or right to adjust the bright- ness of the instrument panel lights when driving at night. The instrument [...]

  • Page 99

    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 100

    The climate controlled seat warms up or cools down the front seat by blowing warm or cool air from the surface of the seat. The climate control switch is located on the center console. The climate controlled seat can be operated as follows: 1. Start the engine. 2. T urn the control knob to the H (Heat) side or to the C (Cool) side, as desired. The [...]

  • Page 101

    The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters (if so equipped) . The switch is located on the center console. 1. Start the engine. 2. Push the L O or HI position of the switch, as desired. 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 wi[...]

  • Page 102

    Push the switch again to turn the heated steering wheel system off manually . The indicator light will go off. NO TE: If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the switch is turned on, the system will not heat the steering wheel. This is not a malfunction. The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Cont[...]

  • Page 103

    The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. They are rated at 12 V olt, 120 W (10A) maximum. The power outlet in the front console box is powered directly by the vehicle battery . The out- let on the center console near the shift selector is powered only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON positio[...]

  • Page 104

    SEATBACK POCKETS The seatback pockets are located on the back of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. The pockets can be used to store maps. SUNGLASSES HOLDER (if so equipped) T o open the sunglasses holder, push and release. WARNING ● Keep the sunglasses holder closed while driving to prevent an accident. CAUTION ● Do not use for anything o[...]

  • Page 105

    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. T o open the front cup holders, push the cup holder lid. T o close, lower the cup h[...]

  • Page 106

    GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the mechanical 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. CONSOLE BOX Upper half Pull up on the driver’s side latch to open the upper half of the console box. The upper half [...]

  • Page 107

    GROCERY HOOKS The grocery hooks are located in the trunk and can be used to hang a standard size plastic grocery bag. CAUTION Do not apply a total load of more than 20 lbs (9 kg) to a single grocery hook. CARGO NETS (if so equipped) WARNING ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden s[...]

  • Page 108

    T o install a cargo net, attach the net to the retain- ers. T o remove a cargo net, detach the net from the retainers. P OWER WINDOWS WARNING ● Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc . inside the vehicle while it is in motion and before closing the windows. Use the window lock switch to prevent unexpected use of the power windows. ?[...]

  • Page 109

    Driver’s side power window switch The driver’s side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close all of the windows. T o open a window , push the switch to the first detent and continue to hold down until the de- sired window position is reached. T o close a window , pull the switch to the first detent and continue to hold up until [...]

  • Page 110

    Automatic operation T o fully open a window equipped with automatic operation, press the window switch down (only driver’s side shown) to the second detent and release it; it need not be held. The window auto- matically opens all the way. T o stop the window, lift the switch up while the window is opening. T o fully close a window equipped with a[...]

  • Page 111

    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 112

    When closing: If the control unit detects something caught in the moonroof as it moves to the front, the moonroof will immediately open backward. 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 o[...]

  • Page 113

    ● T o tilt the moonroof down and close the sunshade at the same time, push the switch 䊊 2 to the close position until it reaches the second detent. Auto-reverse function (when closing or tilting down the moonroof) The auto-reverse function can be activated when the moonroof is closed or tilted down by auto- matic operation when the ignition swi[...]

  • Page 114

    Sunshade T o open the sunshade: ● T o fully open the sunshade, push the switch 䊊 1 toward the open position until it reaches the first detent. ● T o fully open the sunshade and the moon- roof together, push the switch 䊊 1 toward the open position until it reaches the second detent. T o close the sunshade: ● T o fully close the sunshade, p[...]

  • Page 115

    The rear sun shade operates when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. The rear sun shade switch is located on the front console. ● T o raise the sun shade, push the upper side of the switch 䊊 1 . ● T o lower the sun shade, push the lower side of the switch 䊊 2 . ● The switch need not be held down. CAUTION ● Do not place obj[...]

  • Page 116

    Lights remain on for a maximum of 30 seconds. – Driver’s door is opened. Lights remain on for a maximum of 30 seconds after driver’s door is closed. – Ignition switch is placed in the OFF posi- tion. Lights remain on for a maximum of 30 seconds. The lights will go off when the ignition switch is in the ON position, or the driver’s door is[...]

  • Page 117

    FRONT 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 discharged battery. REAR T o turn on the rear lights, press and release the switch 䊊 1 . T o turn the rear lights off, press and release the switch 䊊 1[...]

  • Page 118

    The light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light goes off. The light will go off after about 30 minutes if the trunk lid is left open, unless the ignition switch is in the ON position. For bulb replacement procedures, refer to “Exte- rior and interior lights” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”[...]

  • Page 119

    PROGRAMMING HOMELINK 姞 1. T o begin, press and hold the two outer HomeLink 姞 buttons (to clear the memory) until the indicator light 䊊 1 blinks (after 20 seconds) . Release both buttons. 2. Position the end of the hand-held transmitter 1 - 3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the HomeLink 姞 surface. 3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and [...]

  • Page 120

    7. Within 30 seconds of pressing and releas- ing the garage door opener’s program but- ton, quickly and firmly press and release the HomeLink 姞 button you’ve just programmed. Press and release the HomeLink 姞 button up to 3 times to complete the training. 8. Y our HomeLink 姞 button should now be pro- grammed. (T o program the remaining Hom[...]

  • Page 121

    REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE HOMELINK 姞 BUTTON T o reprogram a HomeLink 姞 Universal T ransceiver button, complete the following. 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink 姞 but- ton. Do not release the button until step 4 has been completed. 2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds) , position the hand-held transmitte r1-3 [...]

  • Page 122

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

  • Page 123

    1. T wo Intelligent K eys 2. Mechanical keys with built-in transpon- der chip (inside Intelligent K eys) 3. K ey number plate NISSAN INTELLIGENT K EY™ Y our vehicle can only be driven with the Intelligent K eys which are registered to your vehicle’s Intel- ligent K ey system components and NISSAN V e- hicle Immobilizer System components. Never [...]

  • Page 124

    Mechanical key The Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key , which can be used in case of a discharged bat- tery . T o remove the mechanical key, release the lock knob on the back of the Intelligent K ey. T o install the mechanical key , firmly insert it into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to the lock position. The mechanical k[...]

  • Page 125

    Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time of registration will no longer be able to start your vehicle. Do not allow the immobilizer system key, which contains an electrical transponder, to come into contact with salt water. This could affect system function. WARNING ● Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of s[...]

  • Page 126

    Opening and closing windows The driver’s door key operation allows you to open and close windows equipped with auto- matic operation at the same time. ● T o open the windows, turn the driver’s door key toward the rear of the vehicle for longer than 1 second after the door is unlocked. ● T o close the windows, turn the driver’s door key to[...]

  • Page 127

    Lockout protection When the power door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) is moved to the lock position with the Intelligent K ey in the port and any door open, all doors will lock and unlock automatically . With the Intelligent Key left in the vehicle (not in the Intelligent Key port) and any door open, all doors will unlock auto[...]

  • Page 128

    4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard indicator will flash once. 5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each setting change. WARNING ● Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical[...]

  • Page 129

    ● When the vehicle is parked near a parking meter. In such cases, correct the operating conditions before using the Intelligent K ey function or use the mechanical key . Although the life of the battery varies depending on the operating conditions, the battery’s life is approximately 2 years. If the battery is dis- charged, replace it with a ne[...]

  • Page 130

    OPERATING RANGE The Intelligent Key functions can only be used when the Intelligent Key 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 Key operating range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent K e[...]

  • Page 131

    ● 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 INTELLIGENT K EY™ OPERATION Y ou can lock or unlock the doors without taking the key out of your pocket or bag. When you carry the Intelligent Key with [...]

  • Page 132

    NO TE: ● Doors lock with the door handle request switch when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. ● 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 [...]

  • Page 133

    Unlocking doors 1. Carry the Intelligent Key . 2. Push the door handle request switch 䊊 1 . 3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once. 4. Push the door handle request switch 䊊 1 again within 60 seconds to unlock all doors. If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the doors, that door may not be unlocked. Retur[...]

  • Page 134

    Opening the trunk lid 1. Push the trunk opener request switch 䊊 A for more than 1 second while carrying the Intel- ligent K ey with you. 2. The trunk will unlatch. A chime will sound 4 times. 3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk. Lockout protection T o prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci- dentally locked in the trunk, lockout protecti[...]

  • Page 135

    CAUTION After locking the doors using the Intelli- gent Key, be sure that the doors have been securely locked by operating the door handles. Unlocking doors 1. Push the button on the Intelligent Key . 2. The hazard warning lights flash once. 3. Push the button again within 60 sec- onds to unlock all doors. All doors will be locked automatically unl[...]

  • Page 136

    Releasing the trunk lid Push the button for longer than 0.5 sec- onds to open the trunk lid. The trunk release button will not operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position or when the trunk cancel switch is in the OFF position. See “Cancel switch” later in this section. Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threa[...]

  • Page 137

    T o deactivate: Press and hold the and buttons for at least 2 seconds. The hazard warning lights will flash 3 times to confirm that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. T o activate: Press and hold the and buttons for at least 2 seconds once more. The hazard warning lights will flash once and the horn will sound once to confirm that the horn[...]

  • Page 138

    Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When pushing the ignition switch to stop the engine The SHIFT P warning appears on the dis- play and the inside warning chime sounds continuously. The shift selector is not in the P (Park) position. Shift the shift selector to the P (Park) position. When opening the driver’s door to get out of the vehicle The inside [...]

  • Page 139

    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 140

    OPENER OPERATION WARNING ● Do not drive with the trunk lid 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. ● Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they [...]

  • Page 141

    SECONDARY TRUNK LID RELEASE (if so equipped) T o open the trunk lid from the rear seat: 䊊 1 ● Fold down the center arm rest. ● Insert the mechanical key into the trunk com- partment access lid lock. Fold down the trunk compartment access lid. For more in- formation on the mechanical key, see “NISSAN Intelligent Key™” earlier in this sec[...]

  • Page 142

    OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR The fuel-filler door automatically unlocks when all doors are unlocked. 1. Unlock the fuel-filler door using one of the following operations. ● Unlock all doors with the keyfob. ● Unlock all doors with the key. ● Press the power door lock switch to the unlock position. 2. T o open the fuel filler door, push the ri[...]

  • Page 143

    ● Do not fill a portable fuel container in the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can cause an explosion of flammable liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer. T o reduce the risk of serious injury or death when filling portable fuel containers: – Always place the container on the ground when filling. – Do not use electronic devices[...]

  • Page 144

    AUTOMATIC OPERATION (if so equipped) Tilt operation Push the switch 䊊 1 up or down to adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. Entry/Exit function The automatic drive positioner system will make the steering wheel move up automatically when the driver’s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the L OCK position. This lets the dri[...]

  • Page 145

    WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Y ou could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. 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 Slide the extension sun visor in or ou[...]

  • Page 146

    V ANITY MIRRORS T o access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. The vanity mirror will illuminate when the mirror cover is open. AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW MIRROR The inside mirror is designed so that it automati- cally dims during night time conditions and ac- cording to the intensity of the headlights of t[...]

  • Page 147

    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 O button for inside mirrors without compass. ● the button for inside mirrors with compass. The indicator light will turn off. T o turn on the automatic anti-glare feature a[...]

  • Page 148

    OUTSIDE MIRRORS The outside mirror remote control will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Move the small switch 䊊 1 to select the right or left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the large switch 䊊 2 . WARNING ● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than th[...]

  • Page 149

    Foldable outside mirrors Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it. Reverse tilt-down feature (if so equipped) The reverse tilt-down feature will turn both out- side mirror surfaces downward to provide better rear visibility close to the vehicle. Move the shift selector to R (Reverse) . Both mirrors will turn downward. The mirror surfaces [...]

  • Page 150

    MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION T wo positions for the driver’s seat, steering col- umn, and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic drive positioner memory. Follow these procedures to use the memory system. 1. Set the Continuously V ariable T ransmission (CVT) shift selector to the P (Park) position. 2. Place the ignition in the ON position. 3. A[...]

  • Page 151

    6. Move the shift selector to R (Reverse) . 7. Adjust the mirror to the desired viewing po- sition for backing up by operating the out- side mirror control switch. 8. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds, push the memory switch 1 or 2 selected in step 3. ● The indicator light for the pushed memory switch will come on and stay on for approxi-[...]

  • Page 152

    The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can- celed. See “Comfort & Convenience settings” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section of this manual. Restarting the entry/exit function If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse opens, the entry/exit function will be disabled. Drive the vehicl[...]

  • Page 153

    4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Control panel buttons — color screen without Navigation System (if so equipped) ..................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 INF[...]

  • Page 154

    CompactFlash™ (CF) player operation (if so equipped) ............................... 4-70 iP od 姞 * Player Operation (if so equipped) ......... 4-73 Music Box hard-disk drive audio system (if so equipped) ............................... 4-74 CD/CF (CompactFlash™) care and cleaning ...... 4-83 Steering wheel switch for audio control ..........[...]

  • Page 155

    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 156

    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 157

    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 158

    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 159

    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. Maintenance items Press the INFO button [...]

  • Page 160

    Displaying the maintenance notice re- minder Select the “Interval Reminder ON” key and press the ENTER button to display the MAINTENANCE INFORMA TION automatically at the set mainte- nance interval. The indicator light will illuminate when it is ON. The MAINTENANCE NO TICE screen will be au- tomatically displayed as shown when both of the follo[...]

  • Page 161

    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 162

    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 163

    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 164

    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 165

    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 166

    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 , the “Fr[...]

  • Page 167

    OFF BUTTON T o change the display brightness, press the OFF button. Pressing the button again will change the display to the day or the night display . Then, adjust the brightness by using the NISSAN controller. The display brightness can also be adjusted us- ing the + (brighter) button or the ⫺ (dimmer) button. If no operation is done within 10 [...]

  • Page 168

    9. OFF brightness control button (P . 4-28) 10. - (brightness control) button 11. VOICE button* 12. SETTING button (P . 4-22) 13. MAP button* 14. BACK (previous) button (P . 4-15) 15. ZOOM IN button* *For Navigation system control buttons, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. **For information on the PHONE button, see “Blueto[...]

  • Page 169

    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. For the VOICE button 䊊 5 functions, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. HOW TO USE THE TOUC[...]

  • Page 170

    Adjusting the item: T ouch the “+” key 䊊 1 or the “ ⫺ ” key 䊊 2 to adjust the settings. T ouch the “UP” key 䊊 3 to scroll up to the previous page, or touch the “DOWN” key 䊊 4 to scroll down to next page. Inputting characters: T ouch the letter or number key 䊊 1 . There are some options available when inputting characters[...]

  • Page 171

    HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE SCREEN V ehicle functions are viewed on the center dis- play screen in menus. Whenever a menu selec- tion is made or menu item is highlighted, different areas on the screen provide you with important information. See the following for details. 1. Header: Shows the path used to get to the current screen (for example, press[...]

  • Page 172

    Fuel economy Press the INFO button, then select the “Fuel Economy” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button to display Average Fuel Economy , Distance to Empty and Fuel Economy Record. Distance to empty (MI or km) The Distance T o Empty (D TE) mode provides you with an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refue[...]

  • Page 173

    Maintenance items Press the INFO button and select the “Mainte- nance” key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button; the maintenance infor- mation will be displayed on the screen. Changing the maintenance interval Select one of the “Reminder (1 – 4)” keys using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button to display the [...]

  • Page 174

    Displaying the maintenance notice re- minder Select the “Interval Reminder ON” key and press the ENTER button to display the MAINTENANCE INFORMA TION automatically at the set mainte- nance interval. The indicator light will illuminate when it is ON. The MAINTENANCE NO TICE screen will be au- tomatically displayed as shown when both of the follo[...]

  • Page 175

    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 176

    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 177

    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 178

    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 179

    Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit: Select to turn on or turn off the driver’s seat moving backwards for easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the driver’s door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and pushing the ignition switch to the ACC position, the driver’s seat moves to the previous position. Return All Setting[...]

  • Page 180

    Select Language: Select the “English” key or the “Français” key to change the language shown on the display . If you select the “Français” key, French language will be displayed so please use the French Own- er’s Manual. T o obtain a French Owner’s Manual, please see “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual Or- der Information” in the[...]

  • Page 181

    Beep setting With this option on (indicator light illuminated), a beep will sound if any control panel button is pressed. Phone settings For phone settings refer to “Bluetooth 姞 Hands- Free Phone System with Navigation System (if so equipped)” later in this section. OFF BUTTON T o change the display brightness, press the OFF button. Pressing [...]

  • Page 182

    ● Do not put anything on the rear view camera. The rear view camera is in- stalled above the license plate. ● 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 wa- ter condensation on the lens, a mal- function, fire or an electric shock. ● Do not s[...]

  • Page 183

    ● If the battery is disconnected or be- comes discharged, the predicted course lines may be displayed incor- rectly. If this occurs, please perform the following procedures: – T urn the steering wheel from lock to lock while the engine is running. – Drive the vehicle on a straight road for more than 5 minutes. ● When the steering wheel is t[...]

  • Page 184

    3. Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting the steering wheel so that the predicted course lines 䊊 B enter the parking space 䊊 C . 4. Maneuver the steering wheel to make the vehicle width guide lines 䊊 D parallel to the parking space 䊊 C while referring to the pre- dicted course lines. 5. When the vehicle is parked in the space completely , mo[...]

  • Page 185

    the hill is viewed in the monitor further than it appears. 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 further than the actual distance. For example, the display shows 3 ft (1.0 m) to the place 䊊 A , but the actual 3 ft (1.0 m) distance on the hill is[...]

  • Page 186

    Backing up near a projecting object The predicted course lines 䊊 A 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 The position 䊊 C is shown further than the position 䊊 B in the display. However, the position 䊊 C is actual[...]

  • Page 187

    ● When the temperature is extremely high or low , the screen may not clearly display ob- jects. This is not a malfunction. ● When strong light directly enters the cam- era, objects may not be displayed clearly. This is not a malfunction. ● V ertical lines may be seen in objects on the screen. This is due to strong reflected light from the bum[...]

  • Page 188

    Side LHA1133 Rear LHA1134 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-35 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2009 Maxima (max) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 11/03/08—debbie 墍[...]

  • Page 189

    1. T emperature control buttons (driver’s side) 2. AUT O climate control ON button 3. (front defroster) button 4. Air recirculation button 5. MODE (manual air flow control) button 6. T emperature control buttons (passen- ger’s side) 7. DUAL (passenger side temperature control) ON/OFF button 8. Fresh air intake button 9. (fan speed control) dial[...]

  • Page 190

    AUTOMATIC OPERATION Cooling and/or dehumidified heating (AUT O) This mode may be used all year round as the system automatically works to keep a constant temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically . 1. Push the AUTO button on. (The indicator on the button will illuminate and AUTO will be displayed.) 2. Operat[...]

  • Page 191

    The air recirculation cannot be activated when the air conditioner is in the front defrosting mode or the front defrosting and foot out- let mode. Fresh air intake Push the fresh air intake button to draw outside air into the passenger compartment. The indicator light on the button will come on. Automatic intake air control In the AUT O mode, the i[...]

  • Page 192

    1. T emperature control dial (driver’s side)/ AUT O (automatic) climate control ON button 2. A/C (air conditioner) ON/OFF button 3. Air recirculation button 4. Fresh air intake button 5. MODE (manual air flow control) button 6. T emperature control buttons (passen- ger’s side)/DUAL (passenger’s side temperature control) ON/OFF button 7. (rear[...]

  • Page 193

    AUTOMATIC OPERATION Cooling and/or dehumidified heating (AUT O) This mode may be used all year round as the system automatically works to keep a constant temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically . 1. Push the AUTO button on. (The indicator on the button will illuminate and AUTO will be displayed.) 2. T urn [...]

  • Page 194

    The air recirculation cannot be activated when the air conditioner is in the front defrosting mode or the front defrosting and foot out- let mode. Fresh air intake Push the fresh air intake button to draw outside air into the passenger compartment. The indicator light on the button will come on. Automatic intake air control In the AUT O mode, the i[...]

  • Page 195

    The rear seat passengers can adjust the climate control system using the climate controls in the rear armrest panel. 1. AUT O button 2. button 3. switch For information on canceling the rear seat con- troller, see “Rear control cancel switch (if so equipped)” in the “Instruments and controls” sec- tion. CONTROLS Automatic control button Pus[...]

  • Page 196

    The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve- hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s ozone layer. Special charging equipment and lubricant is re- quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi- tioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe damage to [...]

  • Page 197

    Static and flutter: During signal interference from buildings, large hills or due to antenna position (usually in conjunction with increased distance from the station transmitter) , static or flutter can be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the treble control to reduce treble response. Multipath reception: Because of the reflective characteri[...]

  • Page 198

    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 (12 cm) round disc s that ha[...]

  • Page 199

    ● The CF player sometimes cannot function when the passenger compartment tempera- ture is extremely high. Decrease the tem- perature before use. ● Do not expose a CF card to direct sunlight. ● Confirm that a CF card is inserted correctly . iP od 姞 * player (if so equipped) ● Some characters used in other languages (Chinese, Japanese, etc.[...]

  • Page 200

    Compact Disc (CD)/CompactFlash™ (CF) with MP3 or WMA T erms: ● MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving Pictures Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the most well-known compressed digital audio file format. This format allows for near “CD quality” sound, but at a fraction of the size of normal audio files. MP3 conversion of an audio track from CD/CF[...]

  • Page 201

    ● If there is a file in the top level of the disc, “Root Folder” is displayed. ● The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software. Therefore, the files might not play in the desired order. 4-48 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2009 Maxima (max) Owners Manu[...]

  • Page 202

    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 203

    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 wi[...]

  • Page 204

    1. CD eject button 2. VOL/ON·OFF control knob 3. Station and CD select (1 - 6) buttons 4. L OAD CD button 5. TUNE/FOLDER and AUDIO control knob (Bass, T reble, Fade, Balance, SSV (if so equipped) , and Beep) 6. AUX IN jack 7. AUX button 8. TRACK button 9. SEEK/CA T button 10. DISC button 11. RPT/RDM button 12. SCAN button 13. AM·FM button 14. DIS[...]

  • Page 205

    AUDIO control knob (Bass, Treble, Fade, Balance, SSV and Beep) : Press the AUDIO control knob to change the mode as follows: Bass → T reble → Fade → Balance → Beep ON/OFF → Bass T o adjust Bass, T reble, Fade and Balance, press the AUDIO control knob until the desired mode appears in the display. T urn the TUNE/FOLDER knob to adjust Bass [...]

  • Page 206

    ● Artist name displays the name of the artist of the song playing. ● Album title displays the title of the album of the song playing. FM/AM radio operation FM/AM band select : Pressing the AM·FM button will change the band as follows: AM → FM1 → FM2 → AM When the AM·FM button is pressed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON posi[...]

  • Page 207

    T o insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, press the L OAD button for more than 1.5 seconds. The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate on the display when CDs are loaded into the changer. DISC button: When the DISC button is pressed with the sys- tem off and the compact disc loaded, the system will turn on and the compact disc will start to play . When t[...]

  • Page 208

    SCAN button: While listening to a CD, press the SCAN button to preview the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD playing. Pressing the SCAN button again during this 10 second period stops the scan and the CD remains on that track. CD EJECT: Current/Selected disc: ● Press the button, then press the slot number (1 – 6) for the desired disc. Th[...]

  • Page 209

    1. CD eject button 2. VOL/ON·OFF control knob 3. Station and CD select (1 - 6) buttons 4. L OAD CD button 5. TUNE/FOLDER and AUDIO control knob (Bass, T reble, Fade and Balance) 6. AUX button 7. TRACK button 8. SEEK/CA T button 9. DISC button 10. RPT/RDM button 11. SCAN button 12. AM·FM button* *No satellite radio reception is available when the [...]

  • Page 210

    FM/AM/SA T RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (if so equipped) For all operation precautions, see ⬙ Audio opera- tion precautions ⬙ earlier in this section. No satellite radio reception is available when the AM·FM button is pressed to access satellite radio stations unless optional satellite receiver and an- tenna are installed and an XM 姞[...]

  • Page 211

    For information on how to use the NISSAN con- troller, see “How to use the NISSAN controller” earlier in this section. Clock operation For additional information on setting the clock, see “ Adjusting the time” earlier in this section. CD/MP3 display mode While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD, certain text might be able to be displayed (w[...]

  • Page 212

    FM/AM/SA T radio operation FM/AM band select : Pressing the AM·FM button will change the band as follows: AM → FM1 → FM2 → AM When the AM·FM button is pressed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the radio will come on at the station last played. The last station played will also come on when the VOL/ON·OFF control knob [...]

  • Page 213

    If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that case, reset the desired stations. Radio data system (RDS) : RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data information service transmitted by some radio stations on the FM band (not AM band) . Cur- rently , most RDS stations are in large cities, [...]

  • Page 214

    When the CD button is pressed with the system off and the compact disc loaded, the system will turn on and the compact disc will start to play . When the CD button is pressed with the com- pact disc loaded with the tape or the radio play- ing, the tape or radio will automatically be turned off and the compact disc will start to play . TUNE/FOLDER k[...]

  • Page 215

    CD IN indicator: The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate if CDs have been loaded into the changer in CD mode only . AUX (auxiliary) input jacks The auxiliary input jacks are located inside the center console 䊊 1 . NTSC compatible devices such as video games, camcorders and portable video players can be connected to the auxiliary input jacks. A[...]

  • Page 216

    AUX settings Select the “Settings” key using the NISSAN con- troller and press the ENTER button. Choose one of the display modes by selecting the “ ” key or the “ ” key: ● Normal ● Wide ● Cinema WHA1156 WHA1157 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-63 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2009 Maxima (max) Owners Manual—US[...]

  • Page 217

    1. CD eject button 2. VOL/ON·OFF control knob 3. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 4. TUNE/FOLDER and AUDIO control knob (Bass, T reble, Fade and Balance) 5. CompactFlash insert slot 6. DISC·AUX button 7. TRACK button 8. SEEK/CA T button 9. SA T* button 10. RPT/RDM button 11. SCAN button 12. AM·FM button *No satellite radio reception is available w[...]

  • Page 218

    FM/AM/SA T RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped) For all operation precautions, see ⬙ Audio opera- tion precautions ⬙ earlier in this section. No satellite radio reception is available when the SA T button is pressed to access satellite radio stations unless optional satellite receiver and an- tenna are installed and an XM 姞 sa[...]

  • Page 219

    For information on how to use the NISSAN con- troller, see “How to use the NISSAN controller” earlier in this section. Clock operation For additional information on setting the clock, see “ Adjusting the time” earlier in this section. CD/MP3 display mode While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD, certain text might be able to be displayed (w[...]

  • Page 220

    FM/AM/SA T radio operation FM/AM band select : Pressing the AM·FM button will change the band as follows: AM → FM1 → FM2 → AM When the AM·FM button is pressed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the radio will come on at the station last played. The last station played will also come on when the VOL/ON·OFF control knob [...]

  • Page 221

    If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that case, reset the desired stations. Radio data system (RDS) : RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data information service transmitted by some radio stations on the FM band (not AM band) . Cur- rently , most RDS stations are in large cities, [...]

  • Page 222

    CD select buttons: T o play another CD that has been loaded, press a CD select button (1 – 6) . CD EJECT button: When the button is pressed with the com- pact disc loaded, the compact disc will be ejected. When button is pressed while the com- pact disc is being played, the compact disc will eject and the system will turn off. AUX (auxiliary) inp[...]

  • Page 223

    AUX settings Select the “Settings” key using the NISSAN con- troller and press the ENTER button. Choose one of the display modes by selecting the “ ” key or the “ ” key: ● Normal ● Wide ● Cinema COMPACTFLASH™ (CF) PLAYER OPERATION (if so equipped) Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, remove the CompactFlash™ co[...]

  • Page 224

    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™ mode. CF display mode While listening to CF certain text might be [...]

  • Page 225

    SEEK/CA T and TRACK buttons: Press the SEEK/CA T button or the TRACK button while the CF card is being played, the next track or the beginning of the current track on the CF will be played. Press and hold the SEEK/CA T (rewind) button or the TRACK (fast forward) button for more than approximately 1.5 seconds, the CF card will play while rewinding o[...]

  • Page 226

    iP od 姞 * PLAYER OPERATION (if so equipped) Connecting iP od 姞 Open the center console lid and open the iP od 姞 cover. Connect the cable 䊊 1 as illustrated, and then connect the other end of the cable to your iP od 姞 䊊 2 . Y our vehicle is equipped with the spe- cialized cable for connecting the iPod 姞 to your vehicle audio unit. The [...]

  • Page 227

    ● Albums ● Artists ● Genres ● Composers ● Audiobooks The following keys shown on the screen are also available: ● MENU: returns to the previous screen. ● : plays/pauses the music selected. SEEK/CA T and TRACK buttons: When the SEEK/CA T button or TRACK button is pressed for less than 1.5 sec- onds while the iP od 姞 is playing, the n[...]

  • Page 228

    Recording CDs 1. Operate the audio system to play a CD. For information on playing CDs, see “Com- pact Disc (CD) player operation” earlier in this section. 2. T ouch the “REC” key . REC CD appears on the screen. NO TE: ● The system starts playing and recording the 1st track on the CD when the “REC” key is selected. ● Individual trac[...]

  • Page 229

    Playing recorded songs Select the Music Box audio system by using one of the following methods: ● Press the SOURCE select switch on the steering wheel. For information, see “Steering wheel switch for audio control” later in this section. ● Press the DISC·AUX button repeatedly until the center display changes to the Music Box mode. ● Give[...]

  • Page 230

    Music Box menu There are some options available during play- back. T ouch the “Menu” key , then select one of the following that are displayed on the screen, if necessary . Refer to the following information for each item: ● Play by Artist Plays songs by an artist whose music is currently being played. The artists are sorted in alphabetical o[...]

  • Page 231

    ● Search Albums Displays a list of albums in order of the date when they were stored in the system. Se- lecting an album displays all of the tracks on the album and starts playing the first track. T ouch the “Sort” key to re-sort albums in one of the following order: – Rec. (Recorded) Date – Name – Release Y ear – Artist ● Search So[...]

  • Page 232

    ● T ransfer Missing Titles to CF T ransfers the information of the album re- corded without titles to a CompactFlash™ card. Visit www .nissanusa.com/gracenote/ for details. – Music Box Settings For information, see “Music Box settings” later in this section. – CDDB Version The version of the built-in Gracenote 姞 Database is displayed.[...]

  • Page 233

    Restoring deleted data Deleted music data can be restored by perform- ing the following: 1. T ouch the “Menu” key and then the touch the “Music Box System Info.” key on the screen. 2. T ouch the “Deleted Items” key and then the “ Album/T rack” key. 3. T ouch the “Restore Album/T rack” key to re- store the deleted music data. Y o[...]

  • Page 234

    Music Box settings T o set up the Music Box hard-disk drive audio system to your preferred settings, touch the “Menu” key during playback, then touch the “Mu- sic Box System Info.” key , and then the “Music Box Settings” key. ● Automatic Recording: When this item is turned to ON, the Music Box hard-disk audio system automatically star[...]

  • Page 235

    GRACENO TE SOFTW ARE, OR GRACENO TE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSL Y PERMIT - TED HEREIN. Y ou agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you vio- late these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Grace[...]

  • Page 236

    CD/CF (CompactFlash™) CARE AND CLEANING CD: ● Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the disc. Never touch the surface of the disc. ● Always place the discs in the storage case when they are not being used. ● T o clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular [...]

  • Page 237

    ● Do not store the cards in highly humid loca- tions. ● Do not expose the cards to direct sunlight. ● Do not spill any liquids on the cards. Refer to the CompactFlash™ card Owner’s Manual for more details. 1. P ower on and SOURCE select switch 2. T uning switch 3. V olume control switch 1. P ower on and SOURCE select switch 2. ENTER tunin[...]

  • Page 238

    SOURCE select switch Push the source select switch to change the mode in the following sequence: AM → FM → iP od 姞 *4 (if so equipped) → Music Box*2 (if so equipped) → CD*1 → CompactFlash™*1 (if so equipped) → AUX*3. *1: These modes are only available when com- patible media storage is inserted into the device. *2: This mode is only[...]

  • Page 239

    1. VOL (volume) control switch 2. TUNE/TRACK switch 3. ON/OFF button 4. SRC (source) select button 5. Display REAR AUDIO CONTROLS (if so equipped) The audio system can also be operated using the rear controls. For information on canceling the rear seat con- troller, see “Rear control cancel switch (if so equipped)” in the “Instruments and con[...]

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    ANTENNA Window antenna The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear window . CAUTION ● Do not place metalized film near the rear window glass or attach any metal parts to it. This may cause poor recep- tion or noise. ● When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window antenna. Lightly wipe along [...]

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    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[...]

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    module when the ignition switch is placed in 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. Before using the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System, refer [...]

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    BLUETOOTH 威 is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Visteon. USING THE SYSTEM The NISSAN Voice Recognition system allows hands-free operation of the Bluetooth 姞 Phone System. If the vehicle is in motion, some commands may not be available so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Initialization When the ig[...]

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    ● T o speed the operation you can say multiple commands. For example, press the button then say “Phonebook, New entry” rather than “Phonebook.” W ait for the voice feedback prompt then say “New entry” . How to say numbers NISSAN V oice Recognition requires a certain way to speak numbers in voice commands. Refer to the following rules [...]

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    CONTROL BUTTONS The control buttons for the Bluetooth 姞 Hands- Free Phone System are located on the steering wheel. PHONE/SEND Press the button to initiate a VR session or answer an incoming call. Y ou can also use the button to skip through system feedback and to enter commands during a call. See “List of voice commands” and “During a call[...]

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    Pairing procedure NO TE: The pairing procedure must be performed when the vehicle is stationary. If the vehicle starts moving during the procedure, the procedure will be cancelled. Main Menu “Setup” 䊊 A “Pair phone” 䊊 B “New phone” 䊊 C Initiate from handset 䊊 D Name phone 䊊 E Assign priority 䊊 F Choose ringtone 䊊 G 1. Pres[...]

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    3-digit prefix and the last 4-digits. For ex- ample, 555-121-3354 can be said as “five five five” as the 1st group, then “one two one” as the 2nd group, and “three three five four” as the 3rd group. For dialing more than 10 digits or any special characters, say “In- ternational” . See “How to say numbers” ear- lier in this secti[...]

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    See “Phone book” later in this section to learn how to store entries. When prompted by the system, say the name of the phone book entry you wish to call. The system acknowledges the name. If there are multiple locations associated with the name, the system asks you to choose the loca- tion. Once you have confirmed the name and location, the sys[...]

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    NO TE: If a call is ended or the cellular phone network connection is lost while the Mute feature is on, the Mute feature will be reset to “off” for the next call so the other party can hear your voice. “Phone book” NO TE: Phone book commands are not available when the vehicle is moving. Main Menu “Phone Book” “New Entry” 䊊 A “E[...]

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    “Record” 䊊 A The system announces “Recording” and a tone sounds, signaling you to begin. Speak the information you wish to record clearly . When you are done, press the or button on the steering wheel. A tone sounds and the system announces “Memo recorded.” Another tone sounds to end the VR session. If the memo pad is full, the system[...]

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    “Select phone” 䊊 C Use the Select Phone command to select a phone of lesser priority when two or more phones paired with Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone Sys- tem are in the vehicle at the same time. The system asks you to name the phone and confirm the selection. Once the selection is confirmed, the selected phone remains active until the igni[...]

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    SPEAKER ADAPTATION (SA) MODE Speaker Adaptation allows up to two out-of- dialect users to train the system to improve rec- ognition accuracy. By repeating a number of commands, the users can create a voice model of their own voice that is stored in the system. The system is capable of storing a different speaker adaptation model for memory A and me[...]

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    ● No ● select ring tone ● dial eight five six nine two ● Bluetooth on ● setup change priority ● call three one nine oh two ● nine seven pause pause three oh eight ● Cancel ● call back number ● call star two zero nine five ● delete phone ● dial eight three zero five one ● Home ● four three pause two nine pause zero ● de[...]

  • Page 255

    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 256

    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[...]

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    module when the ignition switch is placed in 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, [...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    There are some options available when receiving a call. Select one of the following displayed on the screen. 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. Pres[...]

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    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 but- ton. ● Push the switch on the steering wheel. ● When the Call in Progress screen is dis- played press the PHONE button on the in- strument panel to hang up. If any other screen is [...]

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    ● Download All: Download all of the contacts registered in the Bluetooth 姞 cellular phone. Availability of this function depends on each cellular phone. The memory downloading procedure from the cellular phone also varies according to each cellular phone. See your cellular phone Owner’s Manual for more details. ● Delete Downloaded Phonebook[...]

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    ● Priority Change If multiple phones are registered to the sys- tem, you can change the priority of the phones on the shown list. The system shows the priority level of each phone. Select phone to change priority . Then, select an- other phone to swap priority levels. ● Remove Paired Phone: Delete a registered cellular phone from the paired lis[...]

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    T o access the settings, press the SETTING but- ton, then highlight “V olume and Beeps” using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. Y ou can also adjust the volume of an incoming voice during a call by pushing the volume control switch on the steering wheel or by turning the volume control knob on the instrument panel. NISSAN Voice [...]

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    Displaying user guide If you use the NISSAN Voice Recognition system for the first time or you do not know how to operate it, you can display the User Guide for confirmation. 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 INF[...]

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    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[...]

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    USING THE SYSTEM Initialization When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, NISSAN V oice Recognition is initialized, which takes a few seconds. When completed, the system is ready to accept voice commands. If the switch is pressed before the initializa- tion completes, voice commands will not be ac- cepted. Please wait until the NISSAN [...]

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    Operating tips ● Say a command after the tone. V oice com- mands cannot be accepted when the icon is . ● Commands that are available are always shown on the display and spoken through voice menu prompts. Commands other than those that are displayed are not accepted. Please follow the prompts given by the sys- tem. ● If the command is not reco[...]

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    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[...]

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    Phone Command: COMMAND ACTION Dial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits. Change Number Corrects the phone number when it is not recognized (available during phone number entry) . Redial Makes a call to the last dialed number. Phonebook Makes a call to a contact that is stored in the Phonebook. International Call Makes an int[...]

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    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, “Would you like to access Phone, Navigatio[...]

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    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 4-122 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2009 Maxima (max) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 11/03/08—debbie 墍[...]

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    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 a[...]

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    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, “Would you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information or Help?” 3. Say “Phone”. 4. Say “International Call”. LHA1161 LSU0017 LSU0018 4-124 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and [...]

  • Page 278

    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 enables[...]

  • Page 279

    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 “Voice Recognition” key and then press the ENTER button. 4. Highlight the “ Alternate Command Mode” key and press the ENTER button. 5. The confirmation me[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    COMMAND ACTION North Up Changes the Map display to keep north pointing up on the screen. 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 Repe[...]

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    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-[...]

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    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[...]

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    ● 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 V oice T utoria[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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”. Settings [...]

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    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 ● Vehicle Info. ● Others The voice commands in the category are displayed. 6. Select a voice command to train[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    4-138 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems MEMO[...]

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    5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ................5 - 2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5 - 2 Three-way catalyst ..............................5 - 2 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ..........5 - 3 Avoiding collision and rollover ....................5 - 5 Off-road recovery ...........................[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    Additional information: ● The TPMS does not monitor the tire pressure of the spare tire. ● The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) . Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a flat tire while driving) . ● The low tire pressure warning light does not automatica[...]

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    ● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting. ● Replacing ti[...]

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    OFF-ROAD RECOVERY While driving, the right side or left side wheels may unintentionally leave the road surface. If this occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by follow- ing the procedure below . Please note that this procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on the con- ditions of the vehicle, road and tra[...]

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    DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING WARNING Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re- duces coordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others. Additionally, if you are injured in an a[...]

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    The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition switch position cannot be switched to OFF until the shift selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position. When the ignition switch cannot be pushed to- ward the OFF position, proceed as follows: 1. Move the shift selector into the P (Park) position. 2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition switc[...]

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    CAUTION Do not leave the vehicle with the ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when the engine is not running for an extended pe- riod. This can discharge the battery. NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ BATTERY DISCHARGE If the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost dis- charged, the guide light 䊊 A of the Intelligent K ey port blinks and the indicato[...]

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    NO TE: The Intelligent Key port does not charge the Intelligent Key battery. If you see the low battery indicator, replace the battery as soon as possible. See “NISSAN Intelligent Key™ battery replacement” in the “Mainte- nance and do-it-yourself” section. CAUTION ● Never place anything except the Intelli- gent Key in the Intelligent Ke[...]

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    1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Move the shift selector to P (Park) or N (Neutral) . P (Park) is recommended. The starter is designed not to operate if the shift selector is in any of the driving positions. 3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Depress the brake pedal and push the igni- tion switch to start the engine. T o start the engine[...]

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    WARNING ● Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu- tral) to R (Reverse) , D (Drive) , Ds (Drive Sport) or (M) Manual shift mode. Al- ways depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident. ● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution[...]

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    The CVT can operate in two manual drive modes: ● M (Manual) mode - With the shift selector in the manual shift gate Ds (Drive Sport) mode, M (Manual) mode can be selected by mov- ing the shift selector up (+) or down (–) or using the shift paddles (if so equipped) up (+) or down (–) . In M mode, the transmission will produce noticeable upshif[...]

  • Page 305

    WARNING Apply the parking brake if the shift selec- tor is in any position while the engine is not running. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious personal injury or property damage. P (Park) : CAUTION T o prevent transmission damage, use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when the ve[...]

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    on a winding road and feel smooth acceleration or deceleration on a hilly road by moving in a lower gear automatically. When canceling the DS mode, return the shift selector to the D (Drive) position. The transmission returns to the normal driving mode. When the shift selector is shifted from D (DRIVE) to the manual shift gate 䊊 A with the vehicl[...]

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    ● In the manual shift mode, the transmis- sion may shift up automatically to a higher range than selected if the en- gine speed is too high. When the ve- hicle speed decreases, the transmis- sion automatically shifts down and shifts to 1st gear before the vehicle comes to a stop. ● CVT operation is limited to automatic drive mode when CVT fluid[...]

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    Accelerator downshift — in D (Drive) position and manual shift mode For passing or hill climbing, depress the accel- erator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmis- sion down into lower range, depending on the vehicle speed. High fluid temperature protection mode This transmission has a high fluid temperature protection mode. If the fluid te[...]

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    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. CANCEL switch 2. ACCEL/RES switch 3. COAST/SET switch 4. ON/OFF switch PRECAU[...]

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    T o set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch and release it. T ake your foot off the accelerator pedal. Y our vehicle maintains the set speed. ● T o pass another vehicle, depress the ac- celerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously set speed. ● The vehicle m[...]

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    ● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position. ● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway . Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy . ● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a safe distance behind other ve- hicles. ● Use a proper gear range which suits road conditions. On level r[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 315

    When the ABS senses that one or more wheels are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly ap- plies and releases hydraulic pressure. This action is similar to pumping the brakes very quickly . Y ou may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise from under the hood or feel a vibration from the actuator when it is operating. This is normal [...]

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    ● Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If suspension parts such as shock ab- sorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars, bushings and wheels are not NISSAN approved for your vehicle or are ex- tremely deteriorated the Vehicle Dy- namic Control system may not operate properly. This could adversely affect ve- hicle handling performance, and the[...]

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    DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti- freeze, drain the cooling system, including the engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle. 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 pro[...]

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    ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so equipped) WARNING ● Do not use your engine block heater with an ungrounded electrical system or a 2-pronged adapter. Y ou can be se- riously injured by an electrical shock if you use an ungrounded connection. ● Disconnect and properly store the en- gine block heater cord before starting the engine. Damage to the cord [...]

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    5-28 Starting and driving MEMO[...]

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    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 ..............[...]

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    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 322

    WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the CVT 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 suitable blocks 䊊 1 [...]

  • Page 323

    Open the trunk. Lift the trunk floor carpeting and spare tire cover. Remove the jack 䊊 1 and wheel nut wrench 䊊 2 from the tool box on the right side of the trunk compartment. Remove the spare tire. LCE0187 WCE0189 WCE0188 6-4 In case of emergency 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2009 Maxima (max) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/20/08—debbie 墍[...]

  • Page 324

    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 your vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use the jack provided with your vehicle on other vehicles. The [...]

  • Page 325

    Always refer to the proper illustrations for the correct placement and jack-up points for your specific vehicle model and jack type. Carefully read the caution label attached to the jack body and the following instruc- tions. 1. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the wheel nut[...]

  • Page 326

    4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely in the sequence illustrated ( 䊊 A , 䊊 B , 䊊 C , 䊊 D , 䊊 E ) . Lower the vehicle completely. WARNING ● Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose or come off. Thi[...]

  • Page 327

    T o start your engine with a booster battery, the instructions and precautions below must be fol- lowed. WARNING ● If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to a battery explosion, resulting in severe injury or death. It could also damage your vehicle. ● Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the battery. Keep all sparks [...]

  • Page 328

    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 329

    CAUTION ● CVT models cannot be push-started or tow-started. Attempting to do so may cause transmission damage. ● Do not push start this vehicle. The three-way catalyst may be damaged. If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an extremely high temperature gauge reading) or if you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take[...]

  • Page 330

    When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in Canada) and local regulations for towing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam- age your vehicle. T owing instructions are avail- able from a NISSAN dealer. Local service opera- tors are generally familiar with the applicable laws and procedures for towing. T o assure proper towing[...]

  • Page 331

    CAUTION ● Never tow CVT models with the front wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground (forward or backward) , as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission. If it is nec- essary to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels raised always use towing dollies under the front wheels. ● When towing with the front wheels on t[...]

  • Page 332

    V EHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle) Pulling a stuck vehicle Do not use the hook (if so equipped) to tow the vehicle. 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 c[...]

  • Page 333

    6-14 In case of emergency MEMO[...]

  • Page 334

    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 335

    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 336

    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 337

    CAUTION Follow the directions below to avoid staining or discoloring the wheels: ● Do not use a cleaner that uses strong acid or alkali contents to clean the wheels. ● Do not apply wheel cleaners to the wheels when they are hot. The wheel temperature should be the same as am- bient temperature. ● Rinse the wheel to completely remove the clean[...]

  • Page 338

    CAUTION ● Never use benzine, thinner or any simi- lar material. ● Small dirt particles can be abrasive and damaging to leather surfaces and should be removed promptly. Do not use saddle soap, car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter- gents or ammonia-based cleaners as they may damage the leather’s natural finish. ● Never [...]

  • Page 339

    SEAT BELTS The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution. Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance” in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemen- tal restraint system” section of this manual. WARNING Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up[...]

  • Page 340

    CAUTION ● NEVER remove dirt, sand or other de- bris from the passenger compartment by washing it out with a hose. Remove dirt with a vacuum cleaner or broom. ● Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electronic compo- nents inside the vehicle as this may damage them. Chemicals used for road surface de-icing are extremely corr[...]

  • Page 341

    7-8 Appearance and care MEMO[...]

  • Page 342

    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 343

    Y our new NISSAN has been designed to have minimum maintenance requirements with long service intervals to save you both time and money . However, some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your NIS- SAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its emission and engine performance. It is the owner’s responsibility to make su[...]

  • Page 344

    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 345

    Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters and retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely. Check the belt web- bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage. Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard steering or strange noise[...]

  • Page 346

    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 347

    1. P ower steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse block 6. Battery 7. Fuse/Fusible link box 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Radiator cap 10. Drive belt location 11. Engine coolant reservoir* 12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir* NO TE: Side covers removed for clarity. WDI0662 ENGINE COMPARTMENT C[...]

  • Page 348

    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 solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine cooling system additives are not necessary . WARNING ● Never remove the radiator or coolant reservoir cap [...]

  • Page 349

    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 scalded, never change the coolant when the en- gine is hot. ● Never remove the radia[...]

  • Page 350

    CAUTION Oil level should be checked regularly. Op- erating the engine with an insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty. CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature. 3. T urn the e[...]

  • Page 351

    CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine oil may be hot. 7. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with a wrench. Do not use excessive force. Drain plug tightening torque: 22 - 29 ft-lb (29 - 39 N·m) 8. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install the oil f[...]

  • Page 352

    CAUTION ● Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2-V . Do not mix with other fluids. ● Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2-V will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty. When checking or replacement of CVT Fluid is required, we recommend your NISSAN dealer for servicing. The f[...]

  • Page 353

    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 contaminated fluid may damage the brake system. The use of improper fluids can damage the bra[...]

  • Page 354

    Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving conditions require an increased amount of win- dow washer fluid. Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind- shield W asher Concentrate Cleaner & Anti- freeze or equivalent. CAUTION ● Do not substitute engine anti-freeze coolant for window washer solution. This may result in damage to the paint.[...]

  • Page 355

    1. Remove the battery caps with a screwdriver as shown. Use a cloth to protect the battery case. 2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled water to bring the level up to the bottom of the filler opening. Do not overfill. V ehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequ[...]

  • Page 356

    CAUTION ● Do not ground accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will by- pass the variable voltage control sys- tem and the vehicle battery may not charge completely. ● Use electrical accessories with the en- gine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. Y our vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage control system. T[...]

  • Page 357

    2. Have the belt checked regularly for condi- tion and tension in accordance with the maintenance schedule found in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” . REPLACING SPARK PLUGS Iridium-tipped spark plugs It is not necessary to replace iridium-tipped 䊊 A spark plugs as frequently as conventional type spark plugs because they last much lo[...]

  • Page 358

    The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and reused. Replace it according to the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte- nance Guide.” When replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the cover with a damp cloth. T o remove the air cleaner filter, push the tabs in the direction indicated and [...]

  • Page 359

    CLEANING If your windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer solution or a mild detergent. Y our windshield is clean if beads do not form when rinsing with clear water. Clean each blade [...]

  • Page 360

    Be careful not to let anything get into the washer nozzle 䊊 A . This may cause clogging or improper windshield washer operation. If something gets into the nozzle, remove it with a needle or small pin 䊊 B . If the brakes do not operate properly , have the brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. Self-adjusting brakes Y our vehicle is equipped with se[...]

  • Page 361

    T wo types of fuses are used. T ype 䊊 A is used in the fuse boxes in the engine compartment. T ype 䊊 B is used in the passenger compartment fuse box. T ype A fuses are provided as spare fuses. They are stored in the passenger compartment fuse box. T ype A fuses can be installed in the engine com- partment and passenger compartment fuse boxes. I[...]

  • Page 362

    3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the tab and lifting the cover up. 4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse block in the passenger compartment. 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 [...]

  • Page 363

    PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF . 2. Pull the fuse box cover to remov[...]

  • Page 364

    4. If the fuse is open 䊊 A , replace it with an equivalent good fuse 䊊 B . 5. Push the fuse box cover to install. 6. 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 365

    NISSAN INTELLIGENT K EY™ Replace the battery in the Intelligent K ey as fol- lows: 1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli- gent K ey. 2. Insert a small screwdriver 䊊 A into the slit 䊊 B of the corner and twist it to separate the upper part from the lower part. Use a cloth to protect the casing. 3. Replace the battery with a new one. Re[...]

  • Page 366

    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. HEADLIGHTS Replacing the xenon headlight bulb (if so equipped) WARNING Ꮨ HIGH VOL T AGE When xenon headlig[...]

  • Page 367

    EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.* Headlight assembly High (Halogen) 60 9005/HB3 Low (Halogen) (if so equipped) 55 H11 Low (Xenon) (if so equipped) 35 D2S Park/T urn 27/8 3457NAK Side marker 55 WY5W Front fog light 55 H11 Front personal/map lights 8 — Glove box light 3.4 158 V anity mirror light 1.4 — Step light 3.8 194 Rea[...]

  • Page 368

    1. Headlight assembly 2. Map light 3. Rear personal lights 4. Fog light 5. Step light 6. High-mounted stop light (T ype A) 7. T runk light 8. High-mounted stop light (T ype B) 9. License plate light 10. Rear combination light WDI0666 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-27 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2009 Maxima (max) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/20/08?[...]

  • Page 369

    Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A , B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lamp and/or cover. Indicates bulb removal Indicates bulb installation Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. WDI0263 Front personal/map lights WDI0667 V anity mirror light WDI0340 8-28 Mai[...]

  • Page 370

    Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Step light LDI0341 Rear personal light WDI0670 T runk light WDI0343 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-29 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2009 Maxima (max) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/20/08—debbie 墍[...]

  • Page 371

    If you have a flat tire, see 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 of your tires is sig[...]

  • Page 372

    WARNING ● Improperly inflated tires can fail suddenly and cause an accident. ● The Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is located on the F .M .V .S.S./C .M .V .S.S. certifica- tion label. The vehicle weight ca- pacity is indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label (if so equipped) . Do not load your ve- hicle beyond this capacity. Over-[...]

  • Page 373

    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 374

    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 375

    Size Cold Tire Inflation Pres- sure Front Original Tire P245/45VR18 230 kPa, 33 PSI P245/40/VR19 230 kPa, 33 PSI Rear Original Tire P245/45VR18 230 kPa, 33 PSI P245/40/VR19 230 kPa, 33 PSI Spare Tire (T emporary) T145/80D17 420 kPa, 60 PSI TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all[...]

  • Page 376

    䊊 1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H) 1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de- signed for passenger vehicles (not all tires have this information) . 2. Three-digit number (215): This num- ber gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to side- wall edge. 3. T wo-digit number (65): This number, known as the aspect ratio, gi[...]

  • Page 377

    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 378

    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 379

    studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded snow tires. TIRE CHAINS CAUTION Tire chains/cables should not be installed on P245/40VR19 size tires. Installation of the tire chains/cables on P245/40VR19 size tires will cause damage to the ve- hicle. If you plan to us[...]

  • Page 380

    Wheel nut tightening torque: 83 ft-lb (113 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 381

    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 382

    Care of wheels ● W ash the wheels when washing the vehicle to maintain their appearance. ● Clean the inner side of the wheels when the wheel is changed or the underside of the vehicle is washed. ● Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing the wheels. ● Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of pressu[...]

  • Page 383

    8-42 Maintenance and do-it-yourself MEMO[...]

  • Page 384

    9 T echnical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9 - 2 Fuel recommendation . . . ........................9 - 3 Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9 - 5 Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations ..............................9 - 6 Specifications . . . ........................[...]

  • Page 385

    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 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 75.[...]

  • Page 386

    FUEL RECOMMENDATION Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 96) . If unleaded premium gasoline is not available unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 91) can be used, but only under the following p[...]

  • Page 387

    If any driveability problems such as engine stall- ing and difficult hot-starting are experienced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE. 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 mix[...]

  • Page 388

    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 389

    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 390

    ENGINE Model VQ35DE T ype Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.760 x 3.205 (95.5 x 81.4) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 213.45 (3,498) Firing order 1–2–3–4–5–6 Idle speed No adjustment is necessary . CVT (in “N” position) Ignition timing (degree B.T .D.C. at idle speed) [...]

  • Page 391

    WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels 18 x 8.0JJ 19 x 8.0JJ Tires P245/45VR18 P245/40VR19 Spare tire T145/80D17 Speed rating 18” V 19” V DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Overall length in (mm) 190.6(4,843) Overall width in (mm) 73.2(1,860) Overall height in (mm) 57.8(1,467) Front T rack 18 inch tire in (mm) 62.4(1,585) 19 inch tire in (mm) 62.4(1,585) Rear T rack 18 i[...]

  • Page 392

    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 393

    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 Vehicle W eight Ratings (GVWR) , Gross Axle Weight[...]

  • Page 394

    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. WTI0174 WTI0167 WTI0203 INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE T echnical and consumer info[...]

  • Page 395

    Use the following steps to mount the front license plate: 䊊 1 Make holes on the plastic finisher at the location mark (small dimple) using a 0.31 in (8 mm) drill. Apply light pressure to the drill. Install the license plate holder using the two screws provided with the holder. 䊊 2 Mount the license plate using two M6- 14mm bolts. License plate [...]

  • Page 396

    ● Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit, T otal load capacity - maximum total weight limit specified of the load (passengers and cargo) for the ve- hicle. This is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue weight must be in- cluded as part of th[...]

  • Page 397

    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 398

    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 399

    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 400

    T emperature conditions also can affect towing. For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outside temperatures on graded roads can affect engine performance and cause overheating. The trans- mission high fluid temperature protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of transmission damage, could activate and automatically de- crease engine powe[...]

  • Page 401

    Maximum Gross V ehicle W eight (GVW)/Maximum Gross Axle W eight (GA W) The GVW of the towing vehicle must not exceed the Gross Vehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) shown on the F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. certification label. The GVW equals the combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equ[...]

  • Page 402

    4,546 lb. (2062 kg) GVWR – 4,446 lb. (2016 kg) GVW = 100 lb. (45 kg) Available for tongue weight 1,000 lb. (454 kg) Capacity available for towing 100 lb. (45 kg) Available tongue weight / 1,000 lb. (454 kg) Available capacity = 10 % tongue weight The available towing capacity may be less than the maximum towing capacity due to the passen- ger and[...]

  • Page 403

    ● The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be long enough to be properly secured to the ball mount. There should be at least 2 threads showing beyond the lock washer and nut. Ball mount The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount and the ball mount is inserted into the hitch receiver. Choose a proper class ball mount based on the trailer weight[...]

  • Page 404

    T railer lights CAUTION When splicing into the vehicle electrical system, a commercially available power- type module/converter must be used to provide power for all trailer lighting. This unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct power source for all trailer lights while using the vehicle tail light, stoplight and turn signal circuits as a signal [...]

  • Page 405

    ● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve- hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a trailer to the vehicle. ● Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to all federal, state or local regulations. If not, install any mirrors required for towing before driving the vehicle. ● Determine t[...]

  • Page 406

    ● Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first 500 miles (805 km) . ● For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do tow , do not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h) . ● Have your vehicle serviced more often than at intervals specified in the recommended Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser- vice and Maintenance Guide” . ● When making a t[...]

  • Page 407

    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 408

    WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is es- tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, ei- ther separately or in combination, can cause heat build-up and possible tire failure. Y our NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following emission warranties: For USA 1. Emiss[...]

  • Page 409

    Due to legal requirements in some states and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re- quired to be in what is called the “ready condi- tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control system. The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually, the ready condition [...]

  • Page 410

    This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re- corder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa- tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understand- ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynami[...]

  • Page 411

    For Canada T o purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Ser- vice Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num- ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your area call the NISSAN Information Center at 1-800- 387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representa- tive will assist you. Also available are genuine NISSAN Servic[...]

  • Page 412

    10 Index A Active Head Restraint .............. 1 - 8 Air bag (See supplemental restraint s y s t e m ) ..................... 1 - 3 5 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) ............... 1 - 4 2 A i r b a g w a r n i n g l i g h t ........... 1 - 5 0 , 2 - 1 3 Air cleaner housing filter ............ 8 - 1 7 Air condit[...]

  • Page 413

    C Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................... 9 - 2 Car phone or CB radio ............. 4 - 8 7 C a r g o n e t .................... 2 - 4 0 Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12 C D c a r e a n d c l e a n i n g ............. 4 - 8 3 CD changer (See audio system) .... 4 - 5 3 , 4 - 6 0 CD player (See audio system) ..[...]

  • Page 414

    F Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 2 - 3 2 Flat tire ...................... 6 - 2 Floor mat positioning aid ............. 7 - 5 Fluid Brake fluid .................. 8 - 1 2 Capacities and recommended f u e l / l u b r i c a n t s ................. 9 - 2 Continuously V ariable T ransmission (CVT) fluid .................. 8 - 1 1 E[...]

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    K Keyfob battery replacement .......... 8 - 2 3 Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system (See Intelligent Key system) ........ 3 - 1 3 Keys, For Intelligent K ey system ......... 3 - 2 L Labels Air conditioner specification label ..... 9 - 1 1 C.M.V .S.S. certification label ........ 9 - 1 0 Emission control information label ..... 9 - 1 0 Engine [...]

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    Outside mirror control ............. 3 - 2 7 Outside mirrors ................. 3 - 2 7 Overheat I f y o u r v e h i c l e o v e r h e a t s.......... 6 - 1 0 Owner’s manual order form .......... 9 - 2 7 Owner’s manual/service manual order information .................... 9 - 2 7 P Parking Parking brake operation .......... 5 - 1 7 Parking/parki[...]

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    S R S w a r n i n g l a b e l ............... 1 - 4 9 Starting Before starting the engine ......... 5 - 1 0 Jump starting ................. 6 - 8 Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2 Push starting ................ 6 - 1 0 Starting the engine ............. 5 - 1 1 S t a r t u p s c r e e n ................. 4 - 1 7 Steering Heated steering[...]

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    V ehicle security system ............. 2 - 2 3 V ehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) , e n g i n e s t a r t ............. 2 - 2 4 , 3 - 3 , 5 - 1 0 V entilators .................... 4 - 3 4 V i s o r s ...................... 3 - 2 4 V oice recognition system ........... 4 - 1 1 4 W W arning A i r b a g w a r n i n g l i g h [...]