NISSAN MAXIMA 2021 Owner´s Manual

11 Index
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Active noise cancellationActive sound enhancement......5-121Active Ride Control (ARC).........5-116Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).................... .1-43Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
................1-51Air bag warning light.........1-64, 2-10Air bag warning light,
supplemental.............1-64, 2-10Air cleaner...................8-16Air cleaner housing filter..........8-16Air conditionerAir conditioner operation........4-29Air conditioner specification label. .10-12Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations.........10-2, 10-7Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations.........10-2, 10-7Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..............4-28Heater and air conditioner controls.4-29Servicing air conditioner........4-32Alarm system (See vehicle security
system)................... .2-39Anchor point locations...........1-27Antenna....................4-32Antifreeze...................5-120
Armrests.....................1-7Autolight switch...............2-46Automatic
Automatic power window switch. . .2-67Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-27Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB)....................2-11,2-15Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-85
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Battery.................5- 120, 8-13Charge warning light...........2-10Battery replacement.............8-21Key fob...................8-21NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-22Before starting the engine.........5-14Belt (See drive belt)..............8-15Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-36Booster seats.................1-40Brake
Brake fluid..................8-11Brake light (See stop light).......8-24Brake warning light............2-9Brake wear indicators.......2-16,8-18Parking brake operation.........5-21Self-adjusting brakes...........8-18Brake fluid...................8-11
Brakes.....................8-18Break-in schedule.............5-109Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-50Bulb check/instrument panel........2-9Bulb replacement..............8-24
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C.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-11Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-33Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-14Check tire pressure.............2-29Child restraints.......1-20,1-21,1-22,1-24LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System.............1-24Precautions on child
restraints...........1-29,1-35, 1-40Top tether strap anchor point
locations..................1-27Child safety rear door lock..........3-6Cleaning exterior and interior.....7-2,7-5Climate control seat switch........2-52Cold weather driving............5-120Console box................. .2-63Console light.................2-72

Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT).......................5-16Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-16Control panel and vehicle information
display interaction..............2-32ControlsHeater and air conditioner controls. .4-29CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Checking engine coolant level......8-5Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Corrosion protection..............7-9Cruise control................ .5-54Cup holders................. .2-64
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Daytime Running Light System......2-50Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch
..............2-45Dimensions and weights..........10-9Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-50DisplayInformation display............2-17Door locks................... .3-4Drive belt....................8-15Drive Mode Selector..............5-21
Drive Sport Mode Selector..........5-21Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-120Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-16Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Driving the vehicle...............5-16Dynamic driver assistance switch.....2-56
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E-call (SOS) Button..............2-59Economy - fuel................5-110Emergency engine shutoff.......5-13,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-11Emission control system warranty. . . .10-20Engine
Before starting the engine........5-14Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-5Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine compartment check
locations.................. .8-3Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil...................8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation..........10-2, 10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-10Engine oil viscosity.............10-6Engine serial number...........10-11Engine specifications...........10-8Starting the engine............5-14Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Event Data recorders............10-22Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........2-60Eyeglass case.................2-63
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F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-11Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire.................. .6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-8Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-11Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-10Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Power steering fluid............8-11Windshield-washer fluid.........8-12Fog light switch................2-51Folding rear seat................1-5
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Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system). . .1-51Front and rear sonar system.......5-116Front power seat adjustment........1-3Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket...............2-61FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-110Fuel gauge................. .2-6Fuel octane rating.............10-5Fuel recommendation.......10-2, 10-3Fuel-filler cap................3-23Fuel-filler lid.................3-23Loose fuel cap warning..........2-27Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-109Fuel gauge................... .2-6Fuel-filler door.................3-22Fuses.......................8-19Fusible links..................8-20
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Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.........2-73,2-74,2-76,2-77Gas cap.....................3-23Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Fuel gauge................. .2-6Odometer.................. .2-5Speedometer................2-4Tachometer.................2-5
Trip odometer................2-5General maintenance.............9-2Glove box................... .2-62Glove box lock.................2-62
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Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-7Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-45Headlight control switch..........2-45Headlights...................8-23Heated rear seats...............2-55Heated seat switches............2-54Heated seats..............2-52, 2-54Heated steering wheel............2-56Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
...............4-28Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-29Heater operation.............4-30Heater and air conditioner
(automatic)...................4-28HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.........2-73,2-74,2-76,2-77Hood.......................3-20Horn...................... .2-52
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Ignition Switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-10Immobilizer system..........2-41, 5-14
Important vehicle information label. . .10-11In-cabin microfilter..............8-17Increasing fuel economy..........5-110IndicatorNISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator
...................5-13Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
................... .2-8Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.....3-27Instrument brightness control.......2-50Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-50Integrated Dynamics-control Module. .5-115Intelligent Around View Monitor......4-10Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC).......5-56Intelligent Drive Alertness (I-DA)......5-106Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB).......5-115Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)..................... .5-95Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............3-8Key operation................3-9Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-13Troubleshooting guide..........3-16Warning signals...............3-16Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI).....5-30Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC).......5-115Interior light...................2-71Interior trunk lid release...........3-21ISOFIX child restraints.............1-24
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Jump starting..............6-9, 8-15
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Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-21Keyless entryWith Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-13KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-7NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-4
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Labels
Air conditioner specification label. . .10-12C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-11Emission control information label. .10-11Engine serial number...........10-11F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-11Tire and Loading Information label. .10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN). .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-10Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-64Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-25LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-24
License plate
Installing the license plate........10-13LightAir bag warning light........1-64, 2-10Brake light (See stop light)........8-24Bulb check/instrument panel......2-9Bulb replacement.............8-24Charge warning light...........2-10Console light................2-72Exterior and Interior lights........8-24Fog light switch...............2-51Fog lights..................8-23Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-45Headlight control switch.........2-45Headlights..................8-23Interior light.................2-71Light bulbs.................8-23Low tire pressure warning light.....2-12Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-27Personal lights...............2-73Security indicator light..........2-10Spotlights (See map light)........2-72Trunk light..................2-73Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders.................. .2-8Lights......................8-23Map lights..................2-72Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Door locks................. .3-4Glove box lock...............2-62Power door locks..............3-6Trunk lid lock opener lever........3-21
Loose fuel cap warning...........2-27Low fuel warning light......2-10,2-14,2-27Low tire pressure warning light.......2-12Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-27Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)..................10-14
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Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-3Seat belt maintenance..........1-19Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Malfunction indicator light..........2-13Map lights....................2-72Memory seat..............3-30, 3-32Meters and gauges..............2-4Instrument brightness control.....2-50MirrorAutomatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-27Outside mirror control..........3-28Outside mirrors..............3-28Vanity mirror................3-27Mirrors......................3-27Moonroof................ .2-68, 7-7Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-22
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NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-7NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-13NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System..................2-41, 5-14NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2
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Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-5Odometer................... .2-5Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation..........10-2, 10-6Engine oil viscosity.............10-6Outside mirror control............3-28Outside mirrors................3-28Overhead sunglasses holder........2-63Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-11Owner's manual order form........10-22Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-22
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Parking
Parking brake operation.........5-21Parking/parking on hills.........5-111Parking brake..................5-21Personal lights.................2-73PowerPower door locks..............3-6Power outlet................2-59Powerrearwindows...........2-66Power steering fluid............8-11Power steering system.........5-112Power windows..............2-65Rear power windows...........2-66Power outlet................. .2-59Power steering................5-112Power steering fluid..............8-11Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2Precautions on booster
seats...............1-29, 1-35, 1-40Precautions on child
restraints............1-29,1-35, 1-40Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-11Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-43Precautions when starting and driving.5-4Push starting..................6-11
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Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-33Rain-sensing auto wiper system.....2-44Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test...................... .10-21Rear Automatic Braking (RAB).......5-80Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-45Rear Door Alert.........2-26,2-27,2-58Rear power sunshade............2-70Rear power windows.............2-66Rear seat.................... .1-5Rear sun shade................2-70Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................... .2-45RearView Monitor................4-3Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data................ .10-22Refrigerant recommendation. . . .10-2, 10-7Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-10Remote Engine Start..........3-18,5-15Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-20
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Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Child seat belts.....1-22,1-29, 1-35, 1-40Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-20
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SeatMemory seat.............3-30, 3-32Seat adjustmentFront power seat adjustment.......1-3Seat beltChild safety.................1-20Infants and small children.....1-20,1-21Injured person................1-14Larger children...............1-21Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-11Pregnant women..............1-14Seat belt extenders............1-19Seat belt maintenance..........1-19Seat belts................1-11,7-8Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-18Three-point type with retractor.....1-15Seat belt extenders..............1-19Seat belt warning light.........1-14,2-10Seatback pockets...............2-61SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Armrests....................1-7Front seats..................1-2Heated seats............2-52, 2-54Rear seat.................. .1-5Security indicator light............2-10Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-41, 5-14Security systems
Vehicle security system.........2-39Self-adjusting brakes.............8-18Service manual order form........10-22Servicing air conditioner...........4-32
Shif tingContinuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
.....................5-17Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-18Spark plug replacement...........8-16Spark plugs...................8-16Specifications................ .10-8Speedometer................. .2-4Spotlights (See map light)..........2-72SRS warning label...............1-64Stability control................5-113Standard maintenance............9-8Starting
Before starting the engine........5-14Jump starting.............6-9, 8-15Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting................6-11Starting the engine............5-14Starting the engine..............5-14Steering
Heated steering wheel..........2-56Power steering fluid............8-11Power steering system.........5-112Steering wheel.................3-24Stop light....................8-24Storage.................... .2-61Storage tray..................2-62Sun visors....................3-26Sunglasses case...............2-63Sunglasses holder..............2-63Sunroof..................2-68, 7-7Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-64, 2-10
Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................... .1-51Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-64Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-43Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-43Switch
Autolight switch..............2-46Automatic power window switch. . .2-67Fog light switch...............2-51Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-45Headlight control switch.........2-45Instrument brightness control.....2-50Power door lock switch..........3-6Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch................... .2-45Turn signal switch.............2-51
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Tachometer...................2-5Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start...............2-41, 5-14Three-way catalyst...............5-4TireFlat tire................. .6-3, 6-4Spare tire................6-5, 8-37Tire and Loading Information label. .10-12
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Tire chains.................8-34Tire pressure................8-26Tire rotation.................8-34Types of tires................8-33Uniform tire quality grading.......10-19Wheel/tire size...............10-9Wheels and tires..............8-26Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-12Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)...................... .5-5Towing
4-wheel drive models...........6-13Flat towing................ .10-18Trailer towing...............10-18Towing a trailer................10-18Towing your vehicle..............6-12Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........5-22Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
.......2-73,2-74,2-76,2-77TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid
......................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-16Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country)................... .10-10Trip odometer..................2-5Trunk access through the rear
seat.................... .1-5, 3-22Trunk lid lock opener lever..........3-21Trunk light....................2-73Turn signal switch...............2-51
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Uniform tire quality grading........10-19USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........4-32
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Vanity mirror..................3-27Vehicle dimensions and weights......10-9Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch..................... .2-57Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-113Vehicle identification............10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN). . . .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)..............10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate......................10-10Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-41, 5-14Vehicle information display.........2-17Vehicle loading information........10-14Vehicle recovery.............6-13,6-14Vehicle security system...........2-39Vehicle security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start
...............2-41, 5-14Vents......................4-26Visors......................3-26
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Warning
Air bag warning light........1-64, 2-10Battery charge warning light......2-10Brake warning light.............2-9Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-10Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Loose fuel cap warning..........2-27Low fuel warning light. . . .2-10, 2-14, 2-27Low tire pressure warning light.....2-12Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-27Seat belt warning light.......1-14,2-10Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-64, 2-10Vehicle security system.........2-39Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-64Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-8Warning lights..................2-8Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders................... .2-8Audible reminders.............2-8Indicator lights................2-8Warning lights................2-8Weights (See dimensions and weights). .10-9Wheel/tire size.................10-9Wheels and tires................8-26When traveling or registering in another
country.................... .10-10
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Windows....................2-65Locking passengers' windows.....2-67Powerrearwindows...........2-66Power windows..............2-65Rear power windows...........2-66Windshield wiper blades...........8-17Windshield-washer fluid...........8-12Wiper
Wiper blades................8-17Wiper and washer switch..........2-42
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