check engine light NISSAN MAXIMA 1999 A32 / 4.G Owner's Manual

Octane rating tipsIn most parts of North America, you should use
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at
least 87 or 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number.
However, you may use unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating as low as 85 AKI number in
these high altitude areas [over 4,000 ft (1,219
m)] such as: Colorado, Montana, New Mexico,
Utah, Wyoming, northeastern Nevada, south-
ern Idaho, western South Dakota, western
Nebraska, and that part of Texas which is
directly south of New Mexico.
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than stated above can cause
persistent, heavy spark knock. (Spark
knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If se-
vere, this can lead to engine damage. If you
detect a persistent heavy spark knock even
when using gasoline of the stated octane
rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level
roads, have your dealer correct the condi-
tion. Failure to correct the condition is
misuse of the vehicle, for which NISSAN is
not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking,
after-run or overheating. This in turn may
cause excessive fuel consumption or damageto the engine. If any of the above symptoms
are encountered, have your vehicle checked at
a NISSAN dealer or other competent service
facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.10-4
Technical and consumer information
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11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......................... 5-18
Air bag
Warning labels........................................... 1-15
Warning light ...................................... 1-15, 2-8
Air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ........ 1-11
Side (See supplemental side air bag
system) ...................................................... 1-12
Air cleaner housing filter ................................. 8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ...................... 4-3, 4-9
Air conditioner service ................ 4-3, 4-9, 4-12
Air conditioner specification
label .......................................... 4-3, 4-9, 10-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations ............... 4-3, 4-9
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ........................................... 4-9
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-3
Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-3
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................. 10-6
Air flow charts ............................................ 4-6, 4-9
Alcohol drugs and driving ................................. 5-3
AM-FM radio with cassette player .................. 4-12
AM-FM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player ........................................ 4-12
AM-FM radio with compact disc player .......... 4-12Ambient temperature switch (AMB),
Air conditioner ................................................. 4-11
Anchor point locations
Top tether strap ......................................... 1-31
Antenna
Manual ....................................................... 4-24
Power ........................................................ 4-24
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 5-18
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ............................. 7-4
Armrest ............................................................. 1-6
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray) .... 2-21
Audio system .................................................. 4-12
Automatic
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-10
Driving with automatic transmission............ 5-7
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-26
Avoiding collision and rollover .......................... 5-3
B
Battery............................................................. 8-13
Battery replacement, (See multi-remote control
system) ............................................................. 3-7
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-6
Belts (See drive belts) .................................... 8-15
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................... 5-18
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-12Brake booster ............................................ 8-21
Brake pedal ............................................... 8-20
Brake pedal check..................................... 8-20
Parking brake check ........................ 5-12, 8-20
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-12
System....................................................... 5-18
Warning light ............................................... 2-8
Break-in schedule ........................................... 5-15
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-7
Bulb replacement ............................................ 8-24
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................................... 10-2
Car phone ....................................................... 4-25
Cassette player (See audio system) .............. 4-15
Cassette tape operation ................................. 4-12
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst............ 5-2
CB radio or car phone .................................... 4-25
Child restraints ................................................ 1-24
Installation on front passenger seat .......... 1-32
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-24
Top tether strap anchor point locations .... 1-31
With top tether strap.................................. 1-30
Child safety ..................................................... 1-19
Child safety rear door lock................................ 3-4
Chimes ............................................................ 2-11
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray....... 2-21
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ............................ 8-22
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Cleaning exterior and interior ........................... 7-4
Clock ............................................................... 2-27
Clutch
Clutch pedal .............................................. 8-21
Fluid ........................................................... 8-12
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-20
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ........................................................... 4-23
Compact disc (CD) player operation .............. 4-12
Compact spare tire ......................................... 8-35
Console box .................................................... 2-25
Controls
Audio controls............................................ 4-12
Audio controls (rear).................................. 4-12
Audio controls (steering wheel)................. 4-12
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-3
Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic)................................................... 4-9
Heater and semiautomatic air
conditioner ................................................... 4-3
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-6
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-5
Corrosion protection ......................................... 7-5
Cruise control.................................................. 5-13
Cup holder ...................................................... 2-24
DDaytime running light system ......................... 2-18
Defogger switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defogger switch .................................... 2-16Dimensions and weights ................................. 10-8
Door ajar warning light...................................... 2-8
Drive belts ....................................................... 8-15
Driving
Cold weather driving ................................. 5-20
Driving with automatic transmission............ 5-7
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-11
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................ 5-15
Emission control information label ................ 10-10
Emission control system warranty ................ 10-18
Engine
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-6
Block heater .............................................. 5-21
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-6
Changing engine oil .................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil filter ............................ 8-9
Checking engine coolant ............................. 8-5
Checking engine oil level ............................ 8-7
Coolant temperature gauge ........................ 2-5
Engine compartment check locations ......... 8-4
Engine cooling system ................................ 8-5
Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation... 10-5
Engine oil viscosity .................................... 10-5
Engine serial number .............................. 10-10
Engine specifications................................. 10-7
If your engine overheats ........................... 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-7Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label......................... 10-10
Filter, Air cleaner housing filter ....................... 8-17
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ............................................................. 2-19
Flat tire .............................................................. 6-2
Floor mat cleaning ............................................ 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-10
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-12
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Engine coolant............................................. 8-5
Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
Power steering fluid................................... 8-11
Window washer fluid ................................. 8-12
Fog light switch ............................................... 2-18
Front manual seat adjustment .......................... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ............................ 1-4
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Filler cap .................................................... 3-10
Filler lid ...................................................... 3-10
Filler lid and cap ........................................ 3-10
Filler lid opener lever................................. 3-10
Fuel economy ............................................ 5-15
Fuel octane rating ..................................... 10-3
Fuel recommendation................................ 10-3
Gauge .......................................................... 2-5
Fuses .............................................................. 8-21
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M
Maintenance
Battery ....................................................... 8-13
Explanation of maintenance items..... 9-3, 9-10
General maintenance........................... 9-2, 9-3
Inside the vehicle ................................. 9-2, 9-3
Maintenance precautions ............................ 8-2
Outside the vehicle .............................. 9-2, 9-3
Periodic maintenance schedules ................ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance .............................. 1-23
Manual antenna .............................................. 4-24
Manual front seat adjustment ........................... 1-2
Meters and gauges ........................................... 2-3
Mirror
Inside mirror .............................................. 3-12
Outside mirror............................................ 3-13
Outside mirror control................................ 3-13
Outside mirrors .......................................... 3-13
Multi-remote control system.............................. 3-5
NNew vehicle break-in ...................................... 5-15
OOdometer .......................................................... 2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Changing engine oil .................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil filter ............................ 8-9
Checking engine oil level ............................ 8-7Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
Engine oil viscosity .................................... 10-5
Outside mirror ................................................. 3-13
Outside mirror control ..................................... 3-13
Outside mirrors ............................................... 3-13
Overdrive switch ............................................. 5-10
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats................ 6-10
P
Parking
Brake check............................................... 8-20
Parking brake check.................................. 5-12
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-12
Parking/parking on hills ............................. 5-12
Parking/parking on hills .................................. 5-16
Periodic maintenance schedules ...................... 9-5
Personal light .................................................. 2-28
Power
Front seat adjustment ................................. 1-4
Power antenna .......................................... 4-24
Power door lock .......................................... 3-3
Power steering fluid................................... 8-11
Power steering system .............................. 5-17
Power windows ......................................... 2-25
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-14
Precautions
Cruise control precautions ........................ 5-13
Maintenance precautions ............................ 8-2
On child restraints ..................................... 1-24
On seat belt usage .................................... 1-17
On supplemental restraint system .............. 1-6
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2Push starting ..................................................... 6-9
R
Radio
AM-FM radio with cassette player ............ 4-12
AM-FM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player .................................. 4-12
AM-FM radio with compact disc player..... 4-12
Cassette player operation ......................... 4-12
CB radio or car phone ..................... 4-12, 4-25
Compact disc (CD) player operation......... 4-12
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(USA only) .................................................... 10-18
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock...... 3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defogger
switch .............................................................. 2-16
Registering your vehicle in another country ... 10-9
Remote keyless entry, (See multi-remote
control system) ................................................. 3-5
Reporting safety defects (USA only) ............ 10-18
Rollover ............................................................. 5-3
SSafety
Child seat belts.......................................... 1-19
Reporting safety defects (USA only)....... 10-18
Towing safety .......................................... 10-14
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment .................... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ...................... 1-4
Seat belt extenders......................................... 1-23
Seat belt maintenance .................................... 1-23
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