NISSAN MAXIMA 2002 A33 / 5.G Owners Manual

Locking doors1. Remove the ignition key.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the LOCK button on the keyfob.
4. All the doors will lock.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button on the keyfob is pushed even
though a door remains open and/or the
ignition key is in the ON position.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.IWhen the LOCK button is pushed with all
doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice and the horn chirps once as a re-
minder that the doors are already locked.
*1: Doors lock with the keyfob while a key is in
the ignition switch. However, the panic
alarm will not activate when the key is in
the ignition switch.
*2: Doors lock with the keyfob while any door
is open. However, hazard indicator and
horn mode will not function.
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Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
once.
IOnly the driver's door unlocksIThe hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed with the igni-
tion key in any position except the ON
position.
IThe interior light turns on and the light timer
activates for 30 seconds when the switch isin the centerqposition with the ignition key
in any position except the ON position.
2. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
again within 5 seconds.
IAll doors unlock
IThe hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
All doors lock automatically within 5 minutes
after pressing the UNLOCK button unless all of
the following operations are performed:
Iany door is opened
Ia key is inserted into the ignition
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by turning the ignition
switch to the ON position or by locking the
doors with the keyfob.
Opening the front windowPush the UNLOCK button on the keyfob.
The driver's door will unlock.
Continue to press the UNLOCK button for 3
seconds. The driver's and front passenger's
windows will be lowered.
Continue to press the UNLOCK button until
windows are fully open.
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To stop lowering the windows, release the
UNLOCK button.
To start lowering the windows, press the UN-
LOCK button again for 3 more seconds.
This function will operate after the ignition
switch is off and 45 seconds passed or either
the front door is opened.Releasing the trunk lid1. Push the TRUNK button on the keyfob for
longer than 0.5 seconds with the key re-
moved from the ignition key cylinder.
2. The trunk lid opens.
The trunk lid will not open when the trunk lid
cancel lever is in the CANCEL position.
It can be opened only with the key.
See ªTrunk lidº later in this section for cancel
lever.Using the panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the alarm to call atten-
tion as follows:
1. Push the PANIC button on the keyfob for
longer than 0.5 secondswith the key
removed from the ignition key cylinder.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights willstay on for 30 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
IIt has run for 30 seconds, or
IThe LOCK or the UNLOCK button is
pressed, or
IThe panic button or the trunk lid release
button is pushed on the keyfob for longer
than 0.5 seconds.
BATTERY REPLACEMENTReplace the battery as follows:
1. Open the lid using a suitable tool.
2. Replace the battery with a new one.
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Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or
equivalent
Make sure that theÅside faces the
bottom case.
3. Close the lid securely.
4. Push the keyfob button two or three times
to check its operation.
See your NISSAN dealer if you need any
assistance for replacement.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 4
above.
IBe careful not to touch a circuit board
and a battery terminal.
IAn improperly disposed battery can
harm the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
IThe keyfob is water-resistant; however,
if it does get wet, immediately wipe com-
pletely dry.
IWhen changing batteries, do not let dust
or oil get on the keyfob.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer compliancecould void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
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1. Pull the hood lock release handle
q1
lo-
cated below the instrument panel; the hood
will then spring up slightly.
2. Move the lever
q2
at 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.
WARNING
IMake sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
IIf you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
WARNING
IDo not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See ªPrecautions when starting and
drivingº in the ª5. Starting and driv-
ingº section for exhaust gas.
IClosely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked with the
trunk closed when not in use, and
prevent children's access to car keys.
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OPENER OPERATIONThe trunk lid release button is located under
the driver's arm rest.
To open the trunk lid, pull the release button.
To close, push the trunk lid down securely.
Cancel leverWhen the lever is in the cancel position, the
trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid
release button. It can be opened only with the
master key.
KEY OPERATIONTo open the trunk lid, turn the key clockwise.
To close, lower and push the trunk lid down
securely.
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INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the
trunk closed, when not in use, and pre-
vent children's access to car keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism pro-vides a means of escape for children and
adults in the event they become locked inside
the trunk.
The handle is located on the back side of the
trunk lid inside the trunk compartment.
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull
the release handle towards you until the
lock releases and push up on the trunk lid.
The release lever is made of a material that
glows in the dark after a brief exposure to
ambient light.
OPENER OPERATIONTo open the fuel filler lid, push the opener
switch. To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
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FUEL FILLER CAPThe fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Tighten
the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are
heard.
Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder while
refueling.
WARNING
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 a quarter 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 tankafter the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel
overflow, resulting in fuel spray and
possibly a fire.
IUse only an original equipment type
fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has
a built-in safety valve needed for
proper operation of the fuel system
and emission control system. An in-
correct cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury. It
could also cause the
malfunc-
tion indicator lamp to come on.
INever pour fuel into the throttle body
to attempt to start your vehicle.
CAUTION
IIf fuel is spilled on the car body, flush
it away with water to avoid paint dam-
age.
ITighten until the fuel filler cap clicks.
Failure to tighten the fuel filler cap
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properly may cause the
mal-
function indicator lamp (MIL) to illu-
minate. If the
lamp illuminates
because the fuel filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
lamp should turn off after a few
driving trips. If the
lamp does
not turn off after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected by an au-
thorized NISSAN dealer.
IFor additional information, see the
ªMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)º in
the ª2. Instruments and controlsº
section.
TILT OPERATIONPull the lock lever and while holding down,
adjust the steering wheel up or down to the
desired position.
Push the lock lever back into place to lock the
steering wheel in place.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
CAUTION
Store the main sun visor after storing
the extension sun visor.
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AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE INSIDE
MIRROR
WARNING
Use the AUTO position only when nec-
essary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
The inside mirror is designed so that it auto-
matically changes reflection according to the
intensity of the headlight of the following ve-
hicle.When the inside mirror is in the AUTO position,
excessive glare from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you will be reduced. When the
switch of the inside mirror is in the OFF
position, the inside mirror will operate nor-
mally.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use inside mirror or glance
over your shoulder to properly judge
distances to other objects.
The outside mirror will operate only when the
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