battery NISSAN MAXIMA 2001 A33 / 5.G Owners Manual

Lumbar support (Driver's seat)The lumbar support feature provides lower
back support to the driver. Move the lever up
or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
IDo not adjust the driver's seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
IDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.Operating tipsIThe motor has an auto-reset overload pro-
tection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.
IDo not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
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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
to ON. The light will go off as you start the
engine. If the indicator light does not come on
or go off, have the TCS checked by your
NISSAN dealer.
If the light stays on or comes on when you are
driving, there may be a problem with your
traction control system and it may not operate
properly. Have the system checked by your
NISSAN dealer.
The traction control system indicator light may
come on for the following reasons.
a) If the system is turned off by pressing
the button on the instrument panel, the
indicator light will come on and stay on.
To turn the system back on, press the
button again. The indicator light will go
off.b) If engine speed is above 4,000 rpm in a
selected gear. Use D range on low fric-
tion road surfaces.
If the traction control system indicator light
comes on and stays on for an extended period
of time when the system is turned on, have
your vehicle checked by your NISSAN dealer.
Slip indicator light (if so
equipped)
This light will blink on when your traction
control system is limiting wheel spin. Slippery
road conditions may exist if the slip indicator
light blinks on. If this happens, adjust your
driving accordingly.
You may feel or hear the system working, but
this is normal.
The light will blink on for a few seconds after
the traction control system stops limiting wheel
spin.
The slip indicator light also comes on when
you turn the ignition key to ON. The light will go
off as you start the engine. If the light does not
come on or go off, have the TCS checked by
your NISSAN dealer. The traction control sys-
tem operates in all transmission shift lever
positions. But the system can upshift the trans-mission only as high as the indicated shift lever
position.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chimeThe chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the key is left in the ignition
switch (ignition switch is turned off). Remove
the key and take it with you when leaving the
vehicle.Light reminder chimeThe headlights will turn off when the front door
is opened with the light switch on unless the
ignition key is in the ON position.
When you turn the headlight switch ON again
after the lights automatically turn off and when
you open the driver's door, the lights will not
turn off automatically and a chime will sound
instead. See the battery saver system under
ªHeadlight switchº in this section for details.
Make sure to turn the light switch off when you
leave the vehicle.Seat belt warning chimeThe chime will sound for about 6 seconds
unless the drivers seat belt is securely fas-
tened.
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Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor located on the top left-hand
side of the instrument panel. The photo
sensor controls the autolamp; if it is cov-
ered, the photo sensor reacts as if it is dark
and the headlights will illuminate.Battery saver systemIWhen the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights (including the
front fog light) will automatically turn off 45
seconds after the ignition switch has been
turned to the OFF position. However, the
lights will turn off if the driver's or frontpassenger's door is opened.
IWhen the headlight switch remains in the
or
position after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
or ACC position from the OFF position.CAUTION
IWhen you turn on the headlight
switch after the lights automatically
turn off, the lights will not turn off
automatically. Be sure to turn the
light switch to the OFF position when
you leave the vehicle for extended
periods of time, otherwise the battery
will go dead.
INever leave the light switch on when
the engine is not running for ex-
tended periods of time even if the
headlights turn off automatically.
Instrument brightness controlThe instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the
or
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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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.
CAUTION
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 seat
should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.
IWhen cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar ma-
terials.
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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IThe key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The ceiling light will turn off while the 30
second timer is activated, when:
IThe driver's door is locked either with the
multi-remote controller, a key, or the lock-
unlock switch.
IThe ignition switch is turned ON.
When the interior light switch or personal
light switch is in the ON position, the inte-
rior, personal, and vanity mirror lights will
automatically turn off 30 minutes after the
ignition switch has been turned to the OFF
position. To turn on the light again, insert
the key into the ignition switch and move it
to the ON position.
After the above procedure, the interior, per-
sonal, and vanity mirror lights will automati-
cally turn off 30 minutes after the latest opera-
tion of the following with the ignition switch in
the ACC or OFF position:
IOpening or closing any door
ILocking or unlocking with the multi-remote
controller, a key or the lock-unlock switch.
IInserting or removing a key from the ignition
switchThese lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will
turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation of
the above as well.)
CAUTION
ITurn off the interior, personal and
vanity mirror lights when you leave
the vehicle.
IDo not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.
When the interior light or the personal light
switch is in the ON position, the interior,
personal, and vanity mirror lights will auto-
matically turn off 30 minutes after the igni-
tion switch has been turned to the OFF
position. To turn on the light again, insert
the key into the ignition switch and move it
to the ON position.
After the above procedure, the interior, per-
sonal, or vanity mirror lights will automatically
turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation of
the following with the ignition switch in the
ACC or OFF position:
IOpening or closing any door
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PERSONAL LIGHT
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ILocking or unlocking with the multi-remote
controller, a key or the lock-unlock switch.
IInserting or removing a key from the ignition
switch
These lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will
turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation of
the above as well.)
CAUTION
ITurn off the interior, personal and
vanity mirror lights when you leave
the vehicle.
IDo not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.
The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the interior light or the personal light
switch is in the ON position, the interior,
personal, and vanity mirror lights will auto-
matically turn off 30 minutes after the igni-
tion switch has been turned to the OFF
position. To turn on the light again, insert
the key into the ignition switch and move it
to the ON position.
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VANITY MIRROR LIGHT (if so
equipped)
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The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light
will go off.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.
The Integrated HomeLinkUniversal Trans-
ceiver power will automatically turn off 30
minutes after the ignition switch has been
turned to the off position.
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 HomeLink
º later in
this section.
WARNING
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-
TRUNK LIGHTINTEGRATED HomeLink
UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so
equipped)
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transmitter to HomeLink
, continue to press
and hold the HomeLinkbutton (note steps 2
through 4 under ªProgramming HomeLink
º)
while you press and re-press (ªcycleº) your
hand-held transmitter every 2 seconds until
the indicator light flashes rapidly (indicating
successful programming).
NOTE:
If programming a garage door opener, etc.,
it is advised to unplug the device during
the ªcyclingº process to prevent possible
damage to the garage door opener compo-
nents.
OPERATING THE INTEGRATED
HomeLink
UNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER
The Integrated HomeLink
Universal Trans-
ceiver (once programmed) may now be used
to activate the garage door, etc. To operate,
simply press the appropriate programmed In-
tegrated HomeLink
Universal Transceiver
button. The red indicator light will illuminate
while the signal is being transmitted.
PROGRAMMING
PROBLEM-DIAGNOSISIf the HomeLink
does not quickly learn the
hand-held transmitter information:Ireplace the hand-held transmitter batteries
with new batteries.
Iposition the hand-held transmitter with its
battery area facing away from the
HomeLink
surface.
Ipress and hold both the HomeLink
and
hand-held transmitter buttons without inter-
ruption.
Iposition the hand-held transmitter 2 to 5
inches (50 to 127 mm) away from the
HomeLink
surface. Hold the transmitter in
that position for up to 15 seconds. If
HomeLinkis not programmed within that
time, try holding the transmitter in another
position - keeping the indicator light in view
at all times.
If you continue to have programming difficul-
ties, please contact the NISSAN Consumer
Affairs Department. The phone numbers are
located in the Foreword of this Owner's
Manual.
CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED
INFORMATIONIndividual buttons cannot be cleared, however
to clear all programming, press and hold the
two outside buttons and release when theindicator light begins to flash (approximately
20 seconds).
ROLLING CODE PROGRAMMINGRolling code garage door openers (or other
rolling code devices) which are ªcode pro-
tectedº and manufactured after 1996, may be
determined by the following.
A. Reference the garage door opener Owner's
Manual for verification.
B. The hand-held transmitter appears to pro-
gram the Integrated HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver but does not activate the ga-
rage door.
C. Press and hold the trained HomeLink
but-
ton. If the garage door opener has the
rolling code feature, the HomeLink
indica-
tor light will flash rapidly, then remains on
after 2 seconds.
To program the Integrated HomeLinkUniver-
sal Transceiver to a garage door opener with
the rolling code feature, follow these instruc-
tions after completing the ªProgramming
HomeLink
º (the aid of a second person may
make the following procedures quicker and
easier).
1. Locate the training button on the garage
door opener motor unit. Exact location and
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsKeys .......................................................................... 3-2
Doors ......................................................................... 3-3
Locking with key ................................................... 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob............................... 3-3
Locking with power door lock switch.................... 3-4
Child safety rear door lock ................................... 3-4
Multi-remote control system ...................................... 3-4
How to use multi-remote control system.............. 3-5
Battery replacement ............................................. 3-8
Hood .......................................................................... 3-9
Trunk lid .................................................................. 3-10
Opener operation ............................................... 3-10
Key operation ..................................................... 3-11Interior trunk lid release ..................................... 3-11
Fuel filler lid ............................................................. 3-12
Opener operation ............................................... 3-12
Fuel filler cap ...................................................... 3-12
Steering wheel ........................................................ 3-13
Tilt operation....................................................... 3-13
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-14
Mirrors ..................................................................... 3-14
Inside mirror ....................................................... 3-14
Automatic anti-dazzling inside mirror (if so
equipped)............................................................ 3-14
Outside mirrors ................................................... 3-15
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LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCHAll door locks will be engaged when the power
door lock switch is moved to the LOCK posi-
tion with the driver's or front passenger's door
open. Then close the door and all doors will be
locked.
When the power door lock switch is moved to
the LOCK position with front doors open while
a key is in the ignition switch, all doors will lock
once and then unlock automatically.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCKChild 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.It is possible to lock/unlock all doors to release
the trunk lid and activate the panic alarm by
using the remote controller from outside the
vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
key is not left in the vehicle.
The remote controller can operate at a dis-
tance of approximately 33 ft (10 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.
The multi-remote controller will not function
when:
Ithe battery is dead,
Ithe distance between the vehicle and the
remote controller is over 33 ft (10 m).
The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.
CAUTION
The following conditions or occurrences
will damage the remote controller.
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