Automatic NISSAN MAXIMA 1999 A32 / 4.G User Guide

lows the vehicle to be driven even in the event
of damage to the electrical circuits. If this
occurs, the gears automatically engage and
lock into third gear.
See the ªDriving the vehicleº in the ª5. Starting
and drivingº section for fail-safe before visiting
your NISSAN dealer.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
High beam indicator light
(Blue)
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam is
selected.
Cruise indicator light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the
light flickers while the engine is running, it may
indicate there is something wrong with the
cruise control system. Have the system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
Malfunction indicator light
(MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control prob-
lem.
The malfunction indicator light may also come
on steady or blink if the fuel filler cap has not
been closed tightly or if the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Check to make sure the fuel cap is
secure and that you have at least 3 US gallons
(14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After driving for a while, the light should remain
off if no other potential emission control sys-
tem problem exists.
Operation
The malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
IMalfunction indicator light on steady Ð An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized NISSAN dealer. You do
not need to have your vehicle towed to the
dealer.
IMalfunction indicator light blinking Ð An
engine misfire has been detected which
may damage the emission control system.To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Traction control system
indicator light (if so equipped)
The traction control system indicator light
should come on when you turn the ignition key
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key is returned beyond the vertical po-
sition toward the rear of the vehicle to
remove the key, the system may be
deactivated. If the indicator light fails to
glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door
once and lock it again.
IEven when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will acti-
vate with all doors, hood and trunk lid
locked and ignition key off. Turn the
ignition key to ACC to turn the system
off.
Theft warning system operationThe warning system will give the following
alarm:
IThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
IThe alarm automatically turns off after 2 to
3 minutes. However, the alarm reactivates
if the vehicle is tampered with again. The
alarm can be shut off by unlocking a door or
trunk lid with the key, or by pressing the
button on the multi-remote controller.
The alarm is activated by:
IOpening the door or trunk lid without using
the key (even if the door is unlocked by
releasing the door inside lock switch) oropening the trunk lid by operating the
opener release button.
IOpening the hood.
IPushing in or pulling out of the key cylinder
on the door or trunk lid.
How to stop alarmThe alarm will stop only by unlocking a door or
trunk lid with the key, or by pressing the
button on multi-remote controller. The
alarm will not stop if the ignition switch is
turned to ACC or ON.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by your
NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEMThe Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System will
not allow the engine to start without the use of
the registered Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem key.
If the engine fails to start using the registered
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key (for
example, when interference is caused by an-
other Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key,
an automated toll road device or automated
payment device on the key ring), restart theengine using the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position and wait approximately 5 seconds.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered Nissan Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System key.
If the no start condition still occurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered Nissan
Vehicle Immobilizer System key on a sepa-
rate key ring to avoid interference from
other devices.
Statement related to section 15 of FCC
rules for Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem (CONT UNIT-IMMOBILIZER, ANT
ASSY-IMMOBILIZER)
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions;
(1) This device may not cause hanmful
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
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To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors, start the engine and push the
switch on. The indicator light will come on.
Push the switch again to turn the defogger off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defogger.
SIC0177
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFOGGER SWITCH2-16
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Headlight beam selectTo select the high beam, push the lever for-
ward. Pull it back to select the low beam.Passing signalPulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam.Daytime running light system
(Canada only)The headlights automatically illuminate at a
reduced intensity when the engine is started
with the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight switch
in the OFF position or in the
position.
Turn the headlight switch to theposition
for full illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights do
not illuminate. The daytime running lights illu-
minate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on until
the ignition switch is turned off.
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signalMove the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.Lane change signalTo indicate a lane change, move the lever up
or down to the point where lights begin flash-
ing.To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the
switch to theposition. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.
SIC0880
FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)
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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.
2. Select 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 OFF
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.
IThe battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.
IDo not use the seat heater for ex-
tended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
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 heavy
on 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 seatshould 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.
SIC0693
HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)2-20
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The passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, hold the switch down or up.Locking passenger's windowsWhen the lock button is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
Automatic operationTo fully open the driver side window, com-
pletely push down the switch and release it; it
need not be held. The window will automati-
cally open all the way. To stop the window, just
pull up the switch toward the close side.
A light press on the switch will cause the
window to open until the switch is released.
AUTOMATIC SUNROOFThe sunroof will only operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position.Sliding the sunroofTo open the roof, press and hold the switch to
the
side.
To close the roof, press and hold the switch to
theside.
Tilting the sunroofTo tilt up, first close the sunroof, then press
and hold the
side of the tilt switch. To tilt
SIC0183
SIC0184
IC1432
SUNROOF (if so equipped)
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down the sunroof, press and hold the
side.
Sun shadeOpen or close the sun shade by sliding it
backward or forward.
The shade will open automatically when the
sunroof is opened. However, it must be closed
manually.IIn an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.
IDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the sunroof is
closing.IRemove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before open-
ing.IDo not place any heavy object on the
sunroof or surrounding area.
If the sunroof does not closeHave your NISSAN dealer check and repair
the sunroof.
The digital clock displays time when the igni-
tion key is in ACC or ON.
If the power supply is disconnected, the clock
will not indicate the correct time. Readjust the
time.
ADJUSTING THE TIMEPush theHbutton to adjust the hour.
Push theMbutton to adjust the minute.
SIC0910
CLOCK
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The Integrated HomeLink
Universal Trans-
ceiver provides a convenient way to consoli-
date the functions of up to three individual
hand-held transmitters into one built-in device.
Integrated HomeLink
Universal Transceiver:
IWill operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and
security systems.
IIs powered by your vehicle's battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the vehi-
cle's battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, HomeLinkwill retain all program-
ming.
Once the Integrated HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver is programmed, retain the
original transmitter for future programming
procedures (i.e., new vehicle purchases).
Upon sale of the vehicle, the programmed
Integrated HomeLink
Universal Trans-
ceiver buttons should be erased for secu-
rity purposes. For additional information,
refer to ªProgramming the Integrated
HomeLink
Universal Transceiverº later in
this section.
IDo not use the Integrated HomeLink
Universal Transceiver with any ga-
rage door opener that lacks safety
stop and reverse features as required
by federal safety standards. (These
standards became effective for
opener models manufactured after
April 1, 1982). A garage door opener
which cannot detect an object in the
path of a closing garage door and
then automatically stop and reverse,
does not meet current federal safety
standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features in-
creases the risk of serious injury or
death.
IDuring programming, your garage
door or gate may open or close. Make
sure that people and objects are clear
of the garage door or gate that you
are programming.
IYour vehicle's engine should be
turned off while programming the In-
tegrated HomeLink
UniversalTransceiver.
INTEGRATED HomeLinkUNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so
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FUEL FILLER CAPThe fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratcheting
type. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting
clicks are heard.
Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder while
refueling.IGasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seri-
ously injured if it is misused or mis-handled. Always stop the engine and
do not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when refuel-
ing.
IFuel may be under pressure. Turn the
cap one-half turn, and wait for any
hissing sound to stop to prevent fuel
from spraying out and possible per-
sonal injury. Then remove the cap.
IDo not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fueloverflow, resulting in fuel spray and
possibly a fire.
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.
INever pour fuel into the throttle body
to attempt to start your vehicle.
IIf fuel is spilled on the car body, flush
it away with water to avoid paint dam-
age.
ITighten until the cap clicks. Failure to
tighten the fuel cap properly may
cause the
Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) to illuminate. If this oc-
curs, securely close the fuel filler cap.
After driven for a while, the light
should remain off. If the light remains
on, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized NISSAN dealer. For addi-
SPA0653
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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4 Heater, air conditioner and audio systemsVentilators ................................................................. 4-2
Heater and air conditioner (Manual) ......................... 4-3
Controls ..................................................................... 4-3
Heater operation ....................................................... 4-4
Air conditioner operation ........................................... 4-5
Air flow charts ........................................................... 4-6
Heater and air conditioner (Automatic) ..................... 4-9
Automatic operation ................................................ 4-10
Manual operation .................................................... 4-11
Ambient temperature switch (AMB) ........................ 4-11Operating tips .......................................................... 4-11
Servicing air conditioner .......................................... 4-12
Audio system........................................................... 4-12
Radio ....................................................................... 4-12
FM-AM radio with cassette player .......................... 4-13
FM-AM radio with cassette player and compact disc
(CD) player (Bose) .................................................. 4-19
Antenna ................................................................... 4-24
CB radio or car phone ............................................ 4-25
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