wiper fluid NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Owners Manual

CAUTION
●Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
● Do not operate the washer if the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.
● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with windshield-washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based windshield-
washer fluid concentrates may perma-
nently stain the grille if spilled while
filling the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir.
● Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates with water to the manufactur-
er’s recommended levels before pour-
ing the fluid into the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate and water. NOTE:
If the windshield wiper operation is inter-
rupted by snow or ice, the wiper may stop
moving to protect its motor. If this occurs,
turn the wiper switch to the OFF position
and remove the snow or ice that is on and
around the wiper arms. In approximately
1 minute, turn the switch on again to oper-
ate the wiper.
RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The rain-sensing auto wiper system can auto-
matically turn on the wipers and adjust the wiper
speed depending on the rainfall and the vehicle
speed by using the rain sensor located on the
upper part of the windshield.
To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system, push
the lever down to the AUTO position
1. The
wiper will sweep once while the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
The rain sensor sensitivity level can be adjusted
by turning the knob toward the front
2(High) or
toward the rear
3(Low) .
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2-40Instruments and controls

SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
● A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
● A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
● Extra washer fluid to refill the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
● Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain) ,
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
● Whatever the condition, drive with cau-
tion. Accelerate and slow down with
care. If accelerating or downshifting too
fast, the drive wheels will lose even
more traction. ●
Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
● Allow greater following distances on
slippery roads.
● Watch for slippery spots (glare ice) .
These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of
ice is seen ahead, brake before reach-
ing it. Try not to brake while on the ice,
and avoid any sudden steering
maneuvers.
● Do not use the cruise control on slip-
pery roads.
● Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
clear of the exhaust pipe and from
around your vehicle.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold
temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or lower.
WARNING
● Do not use your engine block heater
with an ungrounded electrical system or
a 2-pronged adapter. You can be seri-
ously 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 could
result in an electrical shock and can
cause serious injury.
● Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged ex-
tension cord rated for at least 10 A. Plug
the extension cord into a Ground Fault
Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded
110-VAC outlet. Failure to use the
proper extension cord or a grounded
outlet can result in a fire or electrical
shock and cause serious personal
injury.
To use the engine block heater: 1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension
cord.
5-88Starting and driving

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions...........................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ................8-3
Engine cooling system .............................8-4
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-5
Changing engine coolant ........................8-5
Engine oil .........................................8-6
Checking engine oil level ........................8-6
Changing engine oil ............................8-7
Changing engine oil filter ........................8-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid .......8-9
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-10
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-10
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-11
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-11
Battery .......................................... 8-12
Jump starting ................................. 8-13
Variable voltage control system .....................8-14
Drive belt ........................................ 8-14
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-15
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-15
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-16In-cabin microfilter
............................. 8-16
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-16
Cleaning ..................................... 8-16
Replacing .................................... 8-17
Brakes .......................................... 8-18
Fuses ........................................... 8-18
Engine compartment ........................... 8-19
Passenger compartment .......................8-20
Battery replacement .............................. 8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................8-21
Lights ........................................... 8-23
Headlights .................................... 8-23
Front park/turn signal/side marker light ...........8-23
Fog lights ..................................... 8-23
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-24
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-26
Tire pressure .................................. 8-26
Tire
labeling ................................... 8-31
Types of tires .................................. 8-33
Tire chains .................................... 8-34
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-34

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
steering system, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell. The
fluid should be at the bottom of the filler opening.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level. NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not run-
ning (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.) .
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the
engine. Wait more than 15 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan. Exhaust system:
Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if fuel fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected imme-
diately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines: Check
the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses: Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

OilCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine oil ..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ...........10-2,10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-6
Outside mirror control ..............3-29
Outside mirrors .................3-29
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-20
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-20
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-21
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-78
Parking brake ...................5-21
Personallights..................2-64
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system .....4-30
Power Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
Power outlet .................2-50
Power rear windows .............2-57
Power steering fluid .............8-10
Power steering system ...........5-79
Power windows ...............2-55
Rear power windows ............2-57
Power outlet ...................2-50 Power steering
..................5-79
Power steering fluid ...............8-10
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-21,1-27,1-33,1-38
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-21,1-27,1-33,1-38
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-41
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-4
Push starting ...................6-10
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-29
Rain sensing Auto Wiper System ........2-40
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-19
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ........5-32
Rear power sunshade ..............2-61
Rear power windows ..............2-57
Rearseat......................1-5
Rear sun shade .................2-61
RearView Monitor .................4-2
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-41
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-19
Refrigerant recommendation .......10-2,10-7
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-10
Remote Start ...............3-19,5-15 Reporting safety defects (US only)
......10-18
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Child seat belts .....
1-21,1-27,1-33,1-38
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-18
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Seatbackpockets................2-52
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-18
Infants and small children ..........1-19
Injured Person ................1-14
Largerchildren................1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-11
Pregnant women ...............1-14
Seatbeltextenders .............1-17
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-18
Seatbelts................1-11,7-7
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-17
Three-point type with retractor .......1-14
Seat belt extenders ...............1-17
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-14,2-12
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests....................1-6
Automatic drive positioner. . .3-31, 3-33, 3-33
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-47
Rearseat....................1-5
Security indicator light ..............2-14
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start ...........2-37,5-13
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U
Uniform tire quality grading ..........10-17
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-28
Variable voltage control system .........8-14
Vehicledimensionsandweights........10-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-49
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-81
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....5-81
Vehicle identification ..............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . .10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ........2-37,5-13
Vehicle Information Display ...........2-15
Vehicleloadinginformation ..........10-13
Vehicle recovery .................6-13
Vehicle security system .............2-36
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobi-
lizer System) , engine start ........2-37,5-13
Vents.......................4-24
Visors.......................3-28
Voice recognition system ............4-30
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-59,2-12
Anti-lock brake warning light .........2-7
Battery charge warning light .........2-8Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
light......................5-23
Brake warning light
..............2-8
Engine oil pressure warning light .......2-9
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-29
Lowfuelwarninglight ........2-11,2-26
Low tire pressure warning light ........2-9
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-26
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-51
Seatbeltwarninglight........1-14,2-12
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-59,2-12
TPMS ......................2-4
Vehicle security system ...........2-36
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders................2-7,2-12
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-59
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-7,2-12 Audible reminders ...........2-7,2-12
Indicatorlights.............2-7,2-12
Warninglights .............2-7,2-12
Warninglights ...............2-7,2-12
Weights(Seedimensionsandweights)....10-9
Wheels and tires .................8-26
Wheel/tire size ..................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows .....................2-55
Locking passengers’ windows .......2-57
Power rear windows .............2-57
Power windows ...............2-55
Rear power windows ............2-57
Windshield-washer fluid .............8-11 Windshieldwiperblades............8-16
Wiper
Wiperblades.................8-16
Wiper and washer switch ............2-39
11-7