key NISSAN MAXIMA 2020 Owner´s Manual

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 and oil filter ..............8-6
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ............................................ 8-10
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) .......................8-11
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-11
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-12
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ............8-12
Battery......................................... 8-13
Jump starting ............................... 8-14
Drive belt ....................................... 8-15
Spark plugs .................................... 8-15
Replacing spark plugs ....................... 8-15
Air cleaner ...................................... 8-16
In-cabin microfilter .......................... 8-16Windshield wiper blades
........................8-17
Cleaning .................................... 8-17
Replacing ................................... 8-17
Brakes.......................................... 8-18
Fuses ........................................... 8-19
Engine compartment ....................... 8-19
Passenger compartment ....................8-20
Battery replacement ........................... 8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................8-22
Lights .......................................... 8-23
Headlights ................................... 8-23
Front park/turn signal/side marker
light ......................................... 8-23
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-23
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-24
Wheels and tires ................................ 8-26
Tire pressure ................................ 8-26
Tire labeling ................................. 8-30
T

ypes of tires ................................ 8-33
Tire chains .................................. 8-34
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-34

When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The fol-
lowing are general precautions 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 the ve-
hicle from moving. Move the shif t le-
ver to P (Park).
∙ Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.
∙ If you must work with the engine run- ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans,
belts and any other moving parts.
∙ It is advisable to secure or remove any loose clothing and remove any jew-
elry, such as rings, watches, etc. be-
fore working on your vehicle.
∙ Always wear eye protection whenever you work on your vehicle. ∙ Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come
on at any time without warning, even
if the ignition key is in the OFF position
and the engine is not running. To
avoid injury, always disconnect the
negative battery cable before work-
ing near the fan.
∙ If you must run the engine in an en- closed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.
∙ Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, sup-
port it with safety stands.
∙ Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
∙ On gasoline engine models, the fuel filter or fuel lines should be serviced. It
is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service because
the fuel lines are under high pressure
even when the engine is off.
CAUTION
∙ Do not work under the hood while the
engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down. ∙
Avoid contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
fluids can damage the environment. Al-
ways conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
∙ Never leave the engine or the trans- mission related component harness
connector disconnected while the ig-
nition switch is in the ON position.
∙ Never connect or disconnect the bat- tery or any transistorized component
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
This “Do-it-yourself ” section gives instruc-
tions regarding only those items which are
relatively easy for an owner to perform.
A Genuine NISSAN service manual is also
available. For additional information, refer
to “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual.
You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operating
difficulties or excessive emissions, and
could affect warranty coverage. If in doubt
about any servicing, it is recommended
that you have it done by a NISSAN dealer.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
8-2Do-it-yourself

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as
follows:1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
2. Insert a small flathead screwdriver
A
into the slitBof the corner and twist it
to separate the upper part from the
lower part. Place a cloth over the
screwdriver to protect the casing.
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8-22Do-it-yourself

STANDARD MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = ReplaceMAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
7. 5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.5
(84) 42 60
(96) 48 67.5
(108) 54 75
(120) 60 82.5
(132) 66 90
(144) 72 97.5
(156) 78 105
(168) 84 112.5
(180) 90 120
(192) 96
Air cleaner filter NOTE (1)RR RR
Brake fluid RR R R
B ra ke li n es an d ca b le s IIIIIIII
Brake pads and rotors IIIIIIII
C VT flu id NO TE (2 )IIIIIIII
Drive belts NOTE (3) I*I*I*I*I*
Engine coolant* NOTE (4)(5)
Engine oil & oil filter  RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
EVAP vapor lines & Fuel lines I*I* I*I*
Exhaust system II I I
Front drive shaf t boots  IIIIIIII
Fuel filter NOTE (6)
I n -c a b in m ic ro filt e r RRRRRRRR
Intake & exhaust valve clearance* NOTE (7)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery IR R RR
Spark plugs NOTE (8)Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts II I I
Tire rotation NOTE (9)
9-8Maintenance and schedules

11 Index
A
Active noise cancellation Active sound enhancement ......5-132
ActiveRideControl(ARC) .........5-126
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-44
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front
impact air bag system) .........1-51
Airbagwarninglight..........1-64, 2-13
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-64, 2-13
Air cleaner ...................8-16
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-30
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations . . . .10-2, 10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations .........10-2,10-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-29
Heater and air conditioner
controls ..................4-30
Servicing air conditioner ........4-33
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-42
Anchor point locations ............1-27
Antenna ....................4-34
Antifreeze ...................5-130 Anti-lock brake warning light
........2-8
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-120
Armrests.................... .1-7
Audible reminders ..............2-16
Autolightswitch ...............2-49
Automatic Automatic drive
positioner ........3-31,3-32,3-33,3-34
Automatic power window switch . . .2-70
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-28
Automatic door locks .............3-6
Automatic drive
positioner ..........3-31,3-32,3-33,3-34
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) ....................2-9,2-12
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection ............5-91
B
Battery .................5-130,8-13 Charge warning light ...........2-10
Battery replacement .............8-21
Keyfob...................8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-22
Before starting the engine .........5-14
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-15
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-37
Booster seats .................1-40
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-120
Brakefluid .................8-11 Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-24
Brakesystem ..............5-120
Brakewarninglight............2-9
Brakewearindicators.......2-16,8-18
Parking brake operation
........5-22
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-18
Brake Assist ..................5-121
Brakefluid ...................8-11
Brakes......................8-18
Brakesystem ................5 -120
Break-in schedule ..............5 -115
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-53
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-8
Bulb replacement ..............8-24
C
C

apacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
Car phone or CB radio ............4-34
Check tire pressure .............2-30
Childrestraints.......1-20, 1-21, 1-22, 1-25 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System.............1-25
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-22, 1-29, 1-36, 1-40
Top tether strap anchor point
locations................. .1-27
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6

Engine oil...................8-6
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch................2-54
Foldingrearseat.................1-5
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . . .1-51
Front and rear sonar system .......5-126
Front-door pocket ..............2-64
Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Frontseats................... .1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5 -117
Fuel-filler cap ................3-23
Fuel-filler lid .................3-23
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-6
Fuel recommendation .......10-2,10-4
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-34
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5 -116
Fuel-filler door .................3-23
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses .......................8-19
Fusiblelinks...................8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ......2-76,2-77,2-79,2-79,2-80
Gascap.....................3-23 Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ..............2-4,2-5
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip odometer .............2-4,2-5
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-65
Gloveboxlock.................2-65
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-48
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-48
Headlights ...................8-23
Headrestraints................. .1-7
Heatedrearseats...............2-57
Heatedseats..................2-56
Heated seat switches ............2-56
Heated steering wheel ............2-58
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-29
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-30
Heater operation ..............4-31
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . .4-29
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ......2-76,2-77,2-79,2-79,2-80
Hood ...................... .3-21
Horn.......................2-55 I
Ignition Switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-11
Immobilizer system ..........2-44,5-14
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
In-cabinmicrofilter..............8-16
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-117
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-13
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .................2-8,2-13
Informationdisplay..............2-17
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-28
Instrument brightness control .......2-53
Instrument

panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-53
Integrated Dynamics-control Module . .5-125
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .......5-60
Intelligent Drive Alertness (I-DA) ......5-112
Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) .......5-125
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW) .....................5-101
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-8
Key operation ................3-9
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-13
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-16
Warning signals ..............3-16
11-3

Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)......5-31
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) .......5-125
Interiorlight...................2-74
Interiortrunklidrelease...........3-22
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-25
J
Jumpstarting...............6-9,8-14
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ........8-21
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-13
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-3
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label . .10-11
Engine serial number ...........10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-10 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS)
.........1-64
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) .......5-26
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System................1-25
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-12
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-64, 2-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-24
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-8
Bulb replacement .............8-24
Charge warning light ...........2-10
Console light ................2-75
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-24
Foglights..................8-23
Foglightswitch..............2-54
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-48
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-48
Headlights .................8-23
Interiorlight.................2-74
Lightbulbs.................8-23
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-30
Personal lights ...............2-76
Security indicator light ..........2-15
Spotlights(Seemaplight)........2-75
Trunklight..................2-76
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-8,2-13
Lights ......................8-23 Maplights..................2-75
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-6Door locks
..................3-4
Gloveboxlock...............2-65
Power door locks ...........3-5,3-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever ........3-22
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-34
Lowfuelwarninglight.........2-12,2-30
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-30
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-11
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-10
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-14
Maplights................... .2-75
Memory Seat ........3-31,3-32,3-33,3-34
Meters and gauges ...............
2-4
Instrument brightness control .....2-53
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . .3-28
Outsidemirrorcontrol..........3-29
Outsidemirrors..............3-29
11-4

Vanitymirror................3-28
Mirrors......................3-28
Moonroof ..................2-71,7-7
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-23
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System..................2-44,5-14
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-6
Changing engine oil filter .........8-6
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..........10-2,10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Outsidemirrorcontrol............3-29
Outsidemirrors................3-29
Overhead sunglasses holder ........2-66
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-11
Owner's manual order form ........10-21Owner's manual/service manual order
information ..................10-21
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-22
Parking/parkingonhills.........5 -118
Parkingbrake..................5-22
Personal lights .................2-76
Power Power door locks ...........3-5,3-6
Poweroutlet................2-62
Powerrearwindows...........2-69
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Power steering system .........5-119
Powerwindows..............2-68
Rearpowerwindows...........2-69
Poweroutlet..................2-62
Powersteering................5 -119
Powersteeringfluid..............8-11
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats............1-22, 1-29, 1-36, 1-40
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-22, 1-29, 1-36, 1-40
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-44
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-4
Push starting ..................6-11 R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-34
Rain-sensingautowipersystem......2-47
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test.......................10-20
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) .......5-85
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA) .......5-48
Rear Door Alert .............2-34,2-60
Rear power sunshade ............2-73
Rearpowerwindows............ .2-69
Rearseat.................... .1-5
Rear sun shade ................2-73
RearViewMonitor................4-3
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-48
Recommended Fluids ............10-2
Recorders EventData................ .10-20
Refrigerant recommendation .....10-2,10-7
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-10
Remote Engine Start ..........3-18,5-15
Reporting safety defects (US only) .
. . .10-19
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Childseatbelts .....1-22, 1-29, 1-36, 1-40
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-19
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......1-3
Seatback pockets ...............2-64
11-5