dimensions NISSAN MAXIMA 1999 A32 / 4.G Owners Manual

10 Technical and consumer informationCapacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......... 10-2
Fuel recommendation ............................................. 10-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation................. 10-5
Recommended SAE viscosity number.................... 10-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations .................................................... 10-6
Specifications .......................................................... 10-7
Engine ..................................................................... 10-7
Tires and wheels ..................................................... 10-8
Dimensions and weights ......................................... 10-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ....................................................... 10-9
Vehicle identification ............................................... 10-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate................ 10-9
Vehicle identification number
(Chassis number) .................................................... 10-9
Engine serial number ............................................ 10-10F.M.V.S.S. certification label ................................. 10-10
Emission control information label ........................ 10-10
Tire placard ........................................................... 10-11
Air conditioner specification label.......................... 10-11
Installing front license plate................................... 10-11
Vehicle loading information ................................... 10-12
Terms .................................................................... 10-12
Determining vehicle load capacity ........................ 10-12
Loading tips ........................................................... 10-13
Towing a trailer ..................................................... 10-13
Maximum load limits.............................................. 10-14
Towing safety ........................................................ 10-14
Uniform tire quality grading ................................... 10-17
Emission control system warranty ........................ 10-18
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....................... 10-18
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ............................................................... 10-18
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TIRES AND WHEELSRoad wheelSteel 15 x 6JJ
Offset in (mm) 1.57 (40)
Aluminum15 x 6.5JJ
16 x 6.5JJ
Offset in (mm) 1.77 (45)
Tire sizeConventionalP205/65R15 92S
P205/65R15 92H
P215/55R16 91H
SpareConventional*1
T125/70D16*2
T125/90D16*2, *3
*1: For CANADA
*2: For US
*3: For models with Viscous LSD
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Sedan
Overall length in (mm) 189.4 (4,810)
Overall width in (mm) 69.7 (1,770)
Overall height in (mm) 55.7 (1,415)
Front tread in (mm)60.2 (1,530)*1
59.8 (1,520)*2
Rear tread in (mm)59.4 (1,510)*1
59.1 (1,500)*2
Wheelbase in (mm) 106.3 (2,700)
Gross vehicle weight rating lb (kg)
See the F.M.V.S.S. certifica-
tion label on the driver's side
lock pillar. Gross axle weight rating
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
*1: For models with steel wheels
*2: For models with aluminum wheels
10-8
Technical and consumer information
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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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Trunk light ....................................................... 2-29
Turn signal switch ........................................... 2-18
UUnderbody cleaning .......................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading........................... 10-17
VVanity mirror light ............................................ 2-29
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ........................... 10-8
Identification number (VIN) ....................... 10-9
Loading information ................................. 10-12
Recovery, (freeing a stuck vehicle)........... 6-12
Ventilators ......................................................... 4-2
WWarning
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-19
Theft warning............................................. 2-12
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-15
Warning light
Air bag warning light .......................... 1-15, 2-8
Brake warning light...................................... 2-8
Door ajar...................................................... 2-8
Low fuel warning light ................................. 2-9
Seat belt warning light and chime............... 2-8
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ................. 2-7
Warranty, Emission control system
warranty ........................................................ 10-18Washer switch, Windshield wiper and washer
switch .............................................................. 2-15
Washing ............................................................ 7-2
Waxing .............................................................. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ......... 10-8
Wheel/tire size ................................................ 10-8
Wheels and tires ............................................. 8-31
Window washer fluid ....................................... 8-12
Window(s)
Cleaning ...................................................... 7-3
Power windows ......................................... 2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch.............. 2-15
Wiper
Blades........................................................ 8-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-15
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