light NISSAN MAXIMA 1996 A32 / 4.G User Guide

Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up
or down to the point where lights begin flash-
ing.
The cornering light provides additional illumi-
nation toward the turning direction. The light
will come on when the turn signal lever is
moved to the right or left with the headlights
on.The instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the ª
ºor
ªº position.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of
instrument panel lights (except clock) and
power window switch lights.
When the control is turned to the right until a
click sound is heard, the light intensity will be
at maximum. When the control is turned to the
left until a click sound is heard, the light will be
turned off.
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CORNERING LIGHT
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
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To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the ªº position, then turn the
switch to the ªº position. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the ªOFFº position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency con-
ditions. All turn signal lights will flash.
IWhen stalled or stopped on the road-
way under emergency conditions,
move the vehicle well off the road.
IDo not use the switch while moving
on the highway unless unusual cir-
cumstances force you to drive so
slowly that your vehicle might be-
come a hazard to other traffic.ISome state laws may prohibit the use
of the hazard warning flasher switch
while driving.
ITurn signals do not work when the
switch is operating.
The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch either off or on.
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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches located on the center console
can be operated independently of each other.
1. Start the engine.
The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.
2. Selecting heat range.IFor Low heat, press the top of the
switch.
IFor High heat, press the bottom of the
switch.
IFor No heat, the switch has a center
ªOFFº position between Low and High.
The indicator light in the switch will illumi-
nate when Low or High is selected.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3. When the vehicle's interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
the switch off.
Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods, or when the seat is not occu-
pied.
IDo not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise,
the seat may become overheated.
IDo not place anything hard or heavyon the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.
IAny liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.
IWhen cleaning the seat, never use
benzine, thinner, or any similar mate-
rials.
IIf any abnormalities are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch OFF and have the system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
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HEATED SEAT
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The cigarette lighter element is an accessory.
A genuine NISSAN cigarette lighter or equiva-
lent can be purchased from your local NISSAN
dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates when the igni-
tion switch is in the ªACCº or ªONº position.
Push the lighter in all the way. When the lighter
is heated, it will spring out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.
The cigarette lighter should not be used
while driving in order that full attention
may be given to the driving operation.
The pocket should not be used while
driving in order that full attention may be
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SIC0181
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASH
TRAYSPOCKET
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position.
1. Remove the cover as illustrated. The shaft
end of the sunroof motor will be visible.
2. Using the wrench supplied in the tool bag,
turn the shaft clockwise to close the sun-
roof.
If the sunroof does not tilt down, turn the
shaft counterclockwise to tilt the sunroof
down.
Have the sunroof system checked and re-
paired by your NISSAN dealer.
The digital clock displays time when the igni-
tion key is in ªACCº or ªONº.
If the power supply is disconnected, the clock
will not indicate the correct time. Readjust the
time.
Adjusting the time
Push theHbutton to adjust the hour.
Push theMbutton to adjust the minute.The interior light has a three-position switch.
When the switch is in the center ªqº position,
the light will illuminate when a door is opened.
Interior light timer
The interior light will stay on for about 30
seconds when:
IThe driver's door is unlocked while the key
is removed from the ignition switch.
IThe key is removed from the ignition switch
while the driver's door is closed.
IThe key is removed from the ignition switch
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CLOCK INTERIOR LIGHT
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and the driver's door is opened and then
closed.
The timer is cancelled, and the interior light will
turn off when:
IThe driver's door is locked.
IThe ignition switch is turned ªONº.
The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
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FRONT PERSONAL LIGHT VANITY MIRROR LIGHT
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The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light
will go off.
TRUNK LIGHT
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2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Key ............................................................................ 2-2
Door locks ................................................................. 2-2
Multi-remote control system ...................................... 2-5
Hood release ............................................................. 2-8
Glove box lock .......................................................... 2-8
Trunk lid lock ............................................................. 2-9
Fuel filler lid lock ..................................................... 2-10
Seats ....................................................................... 2-12
Supplemental restraint system
(Air bag system) ...................................................... 2-17
Caution and warning labels..................................... 2-21
Air bag warning light ............................................... 2-21
Seat belts ................................................................ 2-23
Child restraints for infants and small children......... 2-29
Tilting steering wheel .............................................. 2-35
Outside mirror remote control ................................. 2-36
Foldable outside mirrors.......................................... 2-36
Inside mirror ............................................................ 2-36
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It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, to open
the driver's and front passenger's windows, to
release the trunk lid and to turn on or off the
interior light by using the remote controller
from outside the car.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors and leaving it.
The remote controller can operate at a dis-
tance of approximately 49 ft (15 m) from the
vehicle. (The effective distance depends upon
the conditions around the vehicle.)
As many as four remote controllers can be
used with one vehicle. For information con-
cerning the purchase and use of additional
remote controllers, contact your NISSAN
dealer.
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the remote
controller.
IDo not allow the remote controller to
become wet.
IDo not drop the remote controller.
IDo not strike the remote controller
sharply against another object.
IDo not place the remote controller for
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MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL
SYSTEM
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an extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).
DOOR LOCK OPERATION
1. Remove the ignition key.
2. Close all doors.
3. Push the lock button on the remote control-
ler.
4. The hazard indicator flashes twice.
5. All doors will lock.
Although door locking with the remote control-
ler can be confirmed by looking at the hazard
indicator, always check to be sure that the
doors are properly locked before leaving your
vehicle.
DOOR UNLOCK OPERATION
1. Push the unlock button on the remote con-
troller.
2. Only the driver side door will unlock. Push
the unlock button on the remote controller
again within 5 seconds.
All doors will unlock.
3. The interior light will stay on for 30 seconds
when the interior light switch is in the center
ªqº position.The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by inserting the key into
the ignition and turning it ªONº or by locking the
doors with the remote controller or by pushing
the interior light button.
OPENING THE DRIVER'S AND
FRONT PASSENGER'S WINDOW
1. Push the unlock button on the remote con-
troller for longer than 1.5 seconds after the
driver's door is unlocked.
2. The driver's and front passenger's window
will open.
The driver's and front passenger's window
will also open after all doors are unlocked
with the remote controller.
The driver's and front passenger's win-
dow cannot be closed by using the re-
mote controller.
TRUNK LID OPENER OPERATION
1. Push the trunk lid release button on the
remote controller for longer than 0.5 sec-
ond.
2. The trunk lid will open.
The trunk lid will not open when the trunk lid
cancel lever is in the ªCANCELº position.
It can be opened only with the key.
PANIC ALARM OPERATION
If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the alarm to call atten-
tion as follows:
1. Push the panic alarm button on the remote
controller for longer than 1.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlight will
stay on for 30 seconds.
3. The alarm will stop when any of the key
functions on the remote controller are used.
The remote controller will not function.
IWhen the key is inserted into the key
switch.
IWhen the battery in the remote control-
ler is dead.
IThe distance between the remote con-
troller and vehicle is more than approx.
49 ft (15 m).
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