mirror controls NISSAN MAXIMA 2003 A33 / 5.G Owners Manual

2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel ....................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges ................................................... 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ................................ 2-4
Tachometer .......................................................... 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................... 2-5
Fuel gauge ........................................................... 2-5
Compass display (if so equipped)............................. 2-6
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ........ 2-9
Checking bulbs ..................................................... 2-9
Warning lights....................................................... 2-9
Indicator lights .................................................... 2-12
Audible reminders .............................................. 2-13
Security systems ..................................................... 2-14
Vehivle security system ...................................... 2-14
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................... 2-16
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defogger switch ....................................................... 2-17
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................. 2-18
Xenon headlights................................................ 2-19
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-19
Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-21
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ............................. 2-21
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................ 2-22Horn......................................................................... 2-22
Heated seats (if so equipped) ................................. 2-23
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .................. 2-24
Traction control system (TCS) cancel switch
(if so equipped) ....................................................... 2-24
Power outlet ............................................................ 2-24
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (accessory) ............... 2-25
Storage .................................................................... 2-26
Trays................................................................... 2-26
Sunglasses holder .............................................. 2-26
Cup holder .......................................................... 2-27
Glove box ........................................................... 2-27
Console box ....................................................... 2-28
Cargo net (if so equipped) ................................. 2-28
Windows .................................................................. 2-29
Power windows .................................................. 2-29
Sunroof (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-31
Automatic sunroof .............................................. 2-31
Clock ....................................................................... 2-32
Adjusting the time............................................... 2-32
Trip computer .......................................................... 2-32
Interior light ............................................................. 2-34
Ceiling................................................................. 2-34
Personal light .......................................................... 2-35
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1. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-20)
2. Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and turn
signal switch (P.2-18)
3. Traction control system (TCS) cancel
switch (if so equipped) (P.2-24)
4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)
5. Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch Ð type B
(P.2-17)
6. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-16)
7. Ventilator (P.4-2)
8. Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch Ð Type Auto
A/C (P.2-17)
9. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-3) or
radio/cassette player (4-16)
10. Clock (P.2-32)
11. Security indicator light (P.2-14)
12. Radio/cassette player (P.4-16)/CD player
(P.4-16) or Navigation system*
13. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-8)
14. Fuse box cover (P.8-24)
15. Automatic drive positioner system cancel
switch (if so equipped) (P.3-18)
16. Heated steering switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-23)
17. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-15)
18. Steering switch for audio control (P.4-28)
and trip computer (P.2-32)
19. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-8)
20. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-14)
21. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-14)
22. Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-4)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL2-2
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Zone variation change procedureThe difference between magnetic north and
geographical north is known as variance. In
some areas, this difference can sometimes be
great enough to cause false compass read-
ings. Follow these instructions to set the vari-
ance for your particular location if this hap-
pens:
1. Press the COMPASS switch for more than
3 seconds. The current zone number will
appear in the display.
2. Find your current location and variance one
number on the zone map.
3. Press the COMPASS switch until the new
zone number appears in the display. After
you stop pressing the switch in, the display
will show a compass direction within a few
seconds.
Inaccurate compass direction:
1. With the display turned on, push the COM-
PASS switch for 3 seconds, until the zone
selection comes up (a number will be dis-
played in the mirror compass window).
2. Toggle until correct zone is found and re-
lease switch.
3. The display will show all segments, and
return to the normal compass mode within
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10 seconds of no switch activity.
4. If the vehicle changes zone, repeat steps 1
thru 3. See map.
IIf the compass deviates from the correct
indication soon after repeated adjustment,
have the compass checked at an autho-
rized dealer.
IThe compass may not indicate the correct
compass point in tunnels or while driving up
or down a steep hill.
(The compass returns to the correct com-
pass point when the vehicle moves to an
area where the geomagnetism is stabi-
lized.)
CAUTION
IDo not install a ski rack, antenna, etc.
which are attached to the vehicle by
means of a magnet. They affect the
operation of the compass.
IWhen cleaning the mirror, use a pa-
per towel or similar material damp-
ened with glass cleaner. Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror asit may cause the liquid cleaner to
enter the mirror housing.2-8
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WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to
an accident. Warm the windshield with
the defroster before you wash the wind-
shield.
CAUTION
The following could damage the washer
system:
IDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
IDo not operate the washer if the res-
ervoir tank is empty.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 defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
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SIC1918
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFOGGER SWITCH
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NOTE:
If a low temperature warning and low range
warning occur simultaneously, other dis-
play modes switch automatically to the
outside temperature display.
When the mode switch is pushed, the dis-
play switches to the mode chosen before
the warning display, and the ICY indicator
will blink.
CEILINGThe ceiling light has a three-position switch.
When the switch is in the centerqposition, the
light will illuminate when a door is opened.
The light will stay on for about 30 seconds
when:
IThe doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a
key or the lock-unlock switch while all doors
are closed.
IThe driver's door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.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
keyfob, 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 keyfob, 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
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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 doorILocking or unlocking with the keyfob, 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.)
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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.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light
will go off.
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VANITY MIRROR LIGHT (if so
equipped)TRUNK LIGHT
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......................... 5-18
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front airbag
system) ...................................................... 1-13
Side (See supplemental side air bag
system) ...................................................... 1-15
Air bag warning labels .................................... 1-18
Air bag warning light.............................. 1-18, 2-11
Air cleaner housing filter ................................. 8-18
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ............................. 4-3
Air conditioner service ....................... 4-3, 4-12
Air conditioner specification label.............. 9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ................ 4-12, 9-6
Air filter ...................................................... 4-11
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-3
Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-3
Air conditioner operation, Semiautomatic ......... 4-5
Air flow charts ................................................... 4-6
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................ 5-4
Anchor point locations
Top tether strap ......................................... 1-35
Antenna........................................................... 4-29
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 5-18
Anti-lock brake warning light............................. 2-9Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ............................. 7-4
Armrest ............................................................. 1-8
Audible reminders ........................................... 2-13
Audio operation precautions ........................... 4-13
Audio system .................................................. 4-12
Automatic
Anti-glare inside mirror .............................. 3-15
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-12
Drive positioner ......................................... 3-16
Driving with automatic transmission .... 5-4, 5-8
Seat positioner, seat ................................. 3-17
Transmission selector lever lock
release ....................................................... 5-10
Avoiding collision and rollover .......................... 5-3
B
Battery............................................................. 8-15
Battery saver system................................. 2-20
Battery replacement, (See multi-remote control
system) ............................................................. 3-8
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-7
Belts (See drive belts) .................................... 8-17
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................... 5-18
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-14
Brake booster ............................................ 8-22Brake pedal ............................................... 8-21
Brake pedal check..................................... 8-21
Brake system............................................. 5-18
Parking brake check ........................ 5-12, 8-21
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-12
Warning light ............................................. 2-10
Break-in schedule ........................................... 5-15
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-9
Bulb replacement ............................................ 8-26
C
Cabin air filter ................................................. 4-11
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-30
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ........ 2-28
Cargo net ........................................................ 2-28
Cassette player (See audio system) ..... 4-18, 4-25
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst............ 5-3
CD care and cleaning ..................................... 4-28
Child restraints ................................................ 1-27
Installation on front passenger seat .......... 1-36
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-27
Top tether strap anchor point locations .... 1-35
With top tether strap.................................. 1-35
Child safety ..................................................... 1-22
Child safety rear door lock................................ 3-4
Chimes, Audible reminders............................. 2-13
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ............................ 8-23
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Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................................... 2-32
Clutch
Fluid ........................................................... 8-14
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-20
Compact spare tire ......................................... 8-37
Compass display .............................................. 2-6
Console box .................................................... 2-28
Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-3
Heater and semiautomatic air
conditioner ................................................... 4-3
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-8
Corrosion protection ......................................... 7-5
Cruise control.................................................. 5-13
Cup holder ...................................................... 2-27
D
Daytime running light system ......................... 2-21
Defogger switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defogger switch............................................... 2-17
Dimensions and weights ................................... 9-9
Door open warning light ................................. 2-10
Drive belts ....................................................... 8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic ............................. 3-16
Driving
Cold weather driving ................................. 5-20
Driving with automatic transmission .... 5-4, 5-8
Driving with manual transmission ...... 5-5, 5-11Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................ 5-15
Emission control information label .................. 9-11
Emission control system warranty .................. 9-20
Engine
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-7
Block heater .............................................. 5-21
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-9
Changing engine oil .................................. 8-11
Changing engine oil filter .......................... 8-12
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-8
Checking engine oil level .......................... 8-10
Coolant temperature gauge ........................ 2-5
Engine compartment check locations ......... 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................ 8-8
Engine oil................................................... 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation..... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ...................................... 9-5
Engine serial number ................................ 9-11
Engine specifications................................... 9-7
If your vehicle overheats ............................. 6-9
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-7
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........................... 9-11
Filter, Air cleaner housing filter ....................... 8-18Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ............................................................. 2-22
Flat tire .............................................................. 6-2
Floor mat cleaning ............................................ 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-14
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................................................... 9-2
Engine coolant............................................. 8-8
Engine oil................................................... 8-10
Power steering fluid................................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ................................. 8-15
Fog light switch ............................................... 2-21
Folding rear seat............................................... 1-5
Front air bag system (See supplemental restraint
system) ........................................................... 1-13
Front manual seat adjustment .......................... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ............................ 1-3
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................................................... 9-2
filler cap ..................................................... 3-12
filler lid ....................................................... 3-12
Fuel economy ............................................ 5-15
Fuel octane rating ....................................... 9-3
Fuel recommendation.................................. 9-3
Gauge .......................................................... 2-5
Fuses .............................................................. 8-22
Fusible links .................................................... 8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink
Universal ... 2-37
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