NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Owners Manual

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.
WARNING
To ensure proper operation of the passen-
ger’s NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System,
please observe the following items:
●Do not allow a passenger in the rear
seat to push or pull on the seatback
pocket or head restraint/headrest. ●
Do not place heavy loads heavier than
2.2 lbs. (1 kg) on the seatback, head
restraint/headrest or in the seatback
pocket.
STORAGE TRAY
WARNING
Do not place sharp objects in the trays to
help prevent injury in an accident or sud-
den stop.
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Storage Tray
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GLOVE BOX
Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the
master key when locking or unlocking the glove
box.
There is a trunk cancel switch in the glove box.
For additional information, refer to “Cancel
switch” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section of this manual.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
CONSOLE BOX
To open the console box, press up on the lever
1and raise the lid2.
To close, push the lid down until the lock latches.
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.
Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder.
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed while
driving to avoid obstructing the driver’s
view and to help prevent an accident.
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CAUTION
●Do not use for anything other than
sunglasses.
● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
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. Spilled
liquid can also damage the seat climate
system.
● Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
Front cup holders
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Rear cup holders
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CAUTION
●Do not use bottle holder for any other
objects that could be thrown about in
the vehicle and possibly injure people
during sudden braking or an accident.
● Do not use bottle holder for open liquid
containers.
POWER 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.
● To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadvertent
door lock activation, do not leave chil-
dren, people who require the assistance
of others or pets unattended in your
vehicle. Additionally, the temperature
inside a closed vehicle on a warm day
can quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury or
death to people and pets.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, or for a
period of time after the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s
door is opened during this period of time, the
power to the windows is canceled.
Bottle holder — front
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Bottle holder — rear
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WINDOWS
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Driver’s side power window switch
1. Window lock button
2. Power door lock switch
3. Front passenger side automatic switch
4. Right rear passenger side
5. Left rear passenger side
6. Driver side automatic switchThe driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close all of the windows.
To open a window, push the switch and continue
to hold it down until the desired window position
is reached. To close a window, pull the switch
and continue to hold it up until the desired win-
dow position is reached.
Front passenger’s power window
switch
The passenger’s window switch operates only
the corresponding passenger’s window. To open
the window partially, push the switch down lightly
until the desired window position is reached. To
close the window partially, pull the switch up until
the desired window position is reached.
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Rear power window switch
The rear power window switches open or close
only the corresponding windows. To open the
window, push the switch to the first detent and
continue to hold it down until the desired window
position is reached
1. To close the window, pull
the switch to the first detent and continue to hold
up until the desired window position is reached
2.
Locking passengers’ windows
When the window lock switch is depressed, only
the driver’s side window can be opened or
closed. Push it again to cancel the window lock
function.
Automatic operation
To fully open a window equipped with automatic
operation, push the window switch down to the
second detent and release it; it need not be held.
The window automatically opens all the way. To
stop the window, lift the switch up while the
window is opening.
To fully close a window equipped with automatic
operation, pull the switch up to the second detent
and release it; it need not be held. To stop the
window, push the switch down while the window
is closing.
Auto-reverse function
If the control unit detects something caught in an
automatic operation window as it is closing, the
window will be immediately lowered.
The auto-reverse function may be activated when
the window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position or for a period of time after the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window oc-
curs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the window.
If the windows do not close
automatically
If the power window automatic function (closing
only) does not operate properly, perform the fol-
lowing procedure to initialize the power window
system.
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1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window more than halfway byoperating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the switch
for more than 3 seconds after the window is
closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Operate the window by automatic function to confirm
the initialization is complete.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other windows.
If the power window automatic function does not
operate properly after performing the above pro-
cedure, have your vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
POWER MOONROOF
The moonroof will only operate when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The power
moonroof is operational for a period of time, even
if the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or OFF
position. If the driver’s door or the front passen-
ger’s door is opened during this period of time,
the power to the moonroof is canceled.
Sliding the moonroof
To fully open the moonroof, push the switch to-
ward
1.
To fully close the moonroof, push the switch
toward
2. To open or close the moonroof part way, push the
switch in any direction while the moonroof is
sliding to stop it in the desired position.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt the moonroof:
● To tilt the moonroof up, push and release the
tilt switch
3. When the moonroof is open, it
will automatically close and then tilt up.
● To tilt the moonroof down, push and release
the tilt switch
3or push the switch2
toward the close position until it reaches the
first detent.
WARNING
● In an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open moonroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
● Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the moonroof opening while the vehicle
is in motion or while the moonroof is
closing.
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CAUTION
●Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the moonroof before opening.
● Do not place heavy objects on the
moonroof or surrounding area.
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 switch is
placed in the ON position or for a period of time
after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the moonroof. 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 or tilting up the moonroof, keep
pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds
after it happens; the moonroof will fully close
gradually. Make sure nothing is caught in the
moonroof.
Sunshade
Open and close the sunshade by sliding it for-
ward or backward.
If the moonroof does not close
Have your moonroof checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
POWER MOONROOF
The moonroof will only operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position. The power moonroof
is operational for a period of time, even if the
ignition switch is placed in the ACC or OFF
position. If the driver’s door or the front passen-
ger’s door is opened during this period of time,
the power to the moonroof is canceled.
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DUAL PANEL MOONROOF (if so
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Sliding the moonroof
To slide the moonroof:● To fully open the moonroof, push the switch
1toward the open position until it reaches
the second detent. If the switch
1is
pushed to the first detent, only the sunshade
will open.
● To fully close the moonroof, push the switch
2toward the close position until it reaches
the second detent. If the switch
2is
pushed to the first detent, the moonroof will
close but the sunshade will remain open.
● To open or close the moonroof part way,
release the switch
1or2while the moon-
roof is sliding open or closed. The moonroof
will stop at the desired position.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt the moonroof:
● To tilt the moonroof up, push and release the
tilt switch
3. When the moonroof is open, it
will automatically close and then tilt up.
● To tilt the moonroof down, push and release
the tilt switch
3or push the switch2
toward the close position until it reaches the
first detent. ●
To tilt the moonroof down and close the
sunshade at the same time, push the switch
2to 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 switch is
placed in the ON position or for a period of time
after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position. Depending on the environment or
driving conditions, the auto-reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or load
similar to something being caught in the
moonroof occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the moonroof.
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 or tilting up the moonroof, keep
pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds
after it happens; the moonroof will fully close
gradually. Make sure nothing is caught in the
moonroof.
WARNING
●
In an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open moonroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
● Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the moonroof opening while the vehicle
is in motion or while the moonroof is
closing.
CAUTION
● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the moonroof before opening.
● Do not place heavy objects on the
moonroof or surrounding area.
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Sunshade
To open the sunshade:● To fully open the sunshade, push the switch
1toward the open position until it reaches
the first detent.
● To fully open the sunshade and the moon-
roof together, push the switch
1toward the
open position until it reaches the second
detent. To close the sunshade:
● To fully close the sunshade, push the switch
2toward the close position until it reaches
the second detent.
● Pushing the switch
2to the first detent will
close the moonroof only.
If the moonroof does not close
Have your moonroof checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
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.● To raise the sun shade, push the upper side
of the switch
1.
● To lower the sun shade, push the lower side
of the switch
2.
● The switch need not be held down.
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