NISSAN MAXIMA 1996 A32 / 4.G Owner's Guide

The master key can be used for all the locks.
Record the key number on the key number
plate and keep it in a safe place (such as your
wallet), NOT IN THE CAR. A key number plate
is supplied with your key. Keep the plate in a
safe place. NISSAN does not record key num-
bers so it is very important to keep track of
your key number plate.A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, this key
can be duplicated by your NISSAN dealer or a
lock smith shop.Locking front doors with key
To lock the door, turn the key towards the front
of the vehicle.
To unlock, turn it towards the rear.
Locking the front door will simultaneously lock
the other doors.
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KEYDOOR LOCKS
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Locking the doors without key
To lock from the outside without a key, move
the inside lock knob to the ªLOCKº position.
Then close the door.
When locking the door this way, be certain not
to leave the key inside the vehicle.
The inside lock knob cannot be set to the
ªLOCKº position with the front doors open and
with the key in the ignition.
IAlways have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from unintention-
ally opening the doors, and will help
keep out intruders.
IBefore opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK
Child safety locking helps prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
When the lever is in the lock position, the rear
door can be opened only from the outside.
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POWER DOOR LOCK
The power door lock system allows you to lock
or unlock all doors simultaneously.
ITurning the front door key to the front of the
vehicle will lock all doors.
ITurning the front door key one time to the
rear of the vehicle will unlock the corre-
sponding door. From that position, return-
ing the key to Neutral (where the key can
only be removed and inserted.) and turning
it to the rear again within 5 seconds will
unlock all doors.
IPushing the front door inside lock knob tothe ªLOCKº position will lock all doors.
IOperating the lock-unlock switch will lock or
unlock all doors.
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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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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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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Replace the battery as follows:
1. Open the lid using a suitable tool.
2. Replace the battery with a new one.Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or
equivalent
3. Close the lid securely.
4. Push the remote controller button two or
three times to check its operation.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 4
above.
IAn improperly disposed battery can
harm the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
IThe remote controller is water-proof;
however, if it does get wet, immediately
wipe completely dry.
IWhen changing batteries, do not let dust
or oil get on the controller.
FCC Notice:
This device complies with FCC rules part
15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference and (2) this de-
vice must accept any interference that may
be received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This device has been tested and complies
with FCC and DOC/MDC rules. Changes ormodifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the
device.
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1. Pull the hood lock release handleq1lo-
cated below the instrument panel; the hood
will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
q2at the front of the hood with
your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the
hood and make sure it locks into place.When locking or unlocking the glove box, use
the master key.
The glove box may be opened by pulling the
handle.
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
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HOOD RELEASE GLOVE BOX LOCK
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Trunk lid release operation
Type A
The trunk lid release lever is located on the
outside of the driver's seat. To open the trunk
lid, pull up the trunk lid release lever. To close,push the trunk lid down securely.
Type B
The trunk lid release button is located under
the drivers arm rest.
To open the trunk lid, push the release button.
To close, push the trunk lid down securely.
Key operation
To open the trunk lid, turn the key clockwise.
To close, lower and push the trunk lid down
securely.
Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle.
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TRUNK LID LOCK
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OPENER CANCEL LEVER FOR
TRUNK LID
When the lever is in the ªCANCELº position,
the trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk
lid release lever or handle. It can be opened
only with the key.
Opener lever
Type A
To open the fuel filler lid, pull the opener lever.
To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
Type B
To open the fuel filler lid, push the opener lever
down. To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratcheting
type. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting
clicks are heard.
IGasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. Always stop engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when refuel-
ing.
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IFuel may be under pressure. Turn the
cap one-half turn and wait for any
ªhissingº sound to stop, to prevent
fuel from spraying out and possible
personal injury.
IUse only a genuine NISSAN fuel filler
cap as a replacement. It has a built-in
safety valve needed for proper opera-
tion of the fuel system and emission
control system. An incorrect cap can
result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury.
If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
If the fuel filler cap is not tightened prop-
erly, the MIL may come on.Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder while
refueling.
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