engine NISSAN MAXIMA 2005 A34 / 6.G Owner's Guide

Service alert
If the service alert “ON” key is selected, the
information will be displayed when the engine oil
and the tire rotation periods reach the preset
driving distance.
Personalized settings menu
You can set the following electronic systems
operating conditions using the joystick.
Slide back DR (driver’s) seat on exit:
The driver’s seat automatically moves back and
returns to the original position for exceptional
ease of exit and entry.
Remote unlock door logic:
This option allows you to select which doors will
unlock first during an unlocking operation:
Only the driver’s doorÃ!All the doors
Horn chirp with remote:
This option allows you to select the horn chirp
mode that occurs when the LOCK or UNLOCK
button on the keyfob is pressed.NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the display
screen will not show the current mode. Use
the keyfob to return to the previous mode
and re-enable the display screen control.
Lamps flash with remote:
This option allows you to select the hazard indi-
cator flash mode that occurs when the LOCK or
UNLOCK button on the keyfob is pressed.
NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.
Auto relock time:
This option allows you to set the length of time
before the doors lock with the auto re-lock func-
tion.
Auto headlamp sensitivity:
This option allows you to set the sensitivity of the
autolights.Auto headlamp off delay:
This option allows you to select the length of time
before the autolights turn off.
Speed sensing wiper interval:
This option allows you to turn on or turn off the
driving speed dependent intermittent wiper func-
tion.
Confirm reset settings:
This option allows you to reset all options to their
default settings.
BUTTON
To change the display brightness, push
thebutton. Pushing the button again will
change the display to DAY or NIGHT display.
Then, adjust the brightness moving the joystick
right or left.
If no operation is done within 10 seconds, or if the
“PREV”button is pushed, the display will return
to the previous display.
WARNING
cPositioning of the heating or air condi-
tioning controls and display controls
should not be done while driving in or-
der that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.
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cDo not disassemble or modify this sys-
tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,
fire, or electrical shock.
cDo not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or
lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
cIn case you notice any foreign object in
the system hardware, spill liquid on it,
or notice smoke or smell coming from
it, stop using the system immediately
and contact your nearest NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire or electrical
shock.
When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will use up all the battery power,
and the engine will not start.Reference symbols:
“ENTER”button — This is a button on the con-
trol panel.
“Display”key — This is a select key on the
screen. By selecting this key you can proceed to
the next function.
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CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS — WITH
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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HOW TO USE THE “TRIP” BUTTON
When the“TRIP”button is pushed, the following
modes will display on the screen.
Warning message (if there are any)!TRIP 1
(Elapsed Time, Driving Distance, Average
Speed)!TRIP 2!FUEL ECONOMY (Average
Fuel Economy, Distance to Empty)!MAINTE-
NANCE (Engine Oil, Tire Rotation and Tire Pres-
sure — if so equipped)!OFF.
Trip 1, trip 2 and fuel economy items
To reset the TRIP 1, TRIP 2 and FUEL
ECONOMY, select the“RESET”key using the
joystick and push the“ENTER”button or push
the“TRIP”button for more than approximately
1.5 seconds.
Maintenance items
You can set the engine oil and the tire rotation
interval.
To display the setting of the maintenance interval,
select the“Engine Oil”or“Tire Rotation”key
using the joystick and push the“ENTER”button.
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1. Temperature control button (driver side)
2. AUTO climate control ON button
3.
(fresh air) button
4.
(front defroster) button
5. A/C (air conditioner) ON/OFF button
6.
(fan speed control) button
7. MODE (manual air flow control) button
8. Temperature control button (passenger
side)
9.
DUAL (passenger side tempera-
ture control) ON/OFF button
10.
Rear window defroster switch
11.
Air recirculation button12.
OFF button for climate control
system
WARNING
cThe air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
cDo not leave children, impaired adults,
or pets alone in your vehicle. On hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly fa-
tal injuries to people or animals.
Rear
LHA0258LHA0247
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic)
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cDo not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
cPositioning of the heater and/or air
conditioner controls should not be
done while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO)
This mode may be used all year round as the
system automatically works to keep a constant
temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed
are also controlled automatically.
1. Push the AUTO button on. (AUTO will be
displayed.)
2. Push the temperature control button up or
down to set the desired temperature.
cAdjust the temperature display to about 75°
F (24° C) for normal operation.
cThe temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Airflow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
3. You can individually set driver and front pas-
senger side temperature using each tem-
perature control button. When the DUAL
button or passenger side temperature but-
ton is pushed, the DUAL indicator will come
on. To turn off the passenger side tempera-
ture control, push the DUAL button.
Heating (A/C OFF)
The air conditioner does not activate. When you
need to heat only, use this mode.
1. Push the A/C button. (A/C OFF will be dis-
played and A/C indicator will turn off.)
2. Push the temperature control button up or
down to set the desired temperature.
cThe temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
cDo not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys-
tem may not work properly.
cNot recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging
1. Push thedefroster button on. The in-
dicator light on the button will come on.
2. Push the temperature control button up or
down to set the desired temperature.
cTo quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, set the fan speed to maximum.
cAs soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the AUTO button to return to the
automatic mode.
cWhen the front defroster button is pushed,
the air conditioner will automatically be
turned on at outside temperatures above
23°F (25°C) . The air recirculate mode auto-
matically turns off, allowing outside air to be
drawn into the passenger compartment to
further improve the defogging performance.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control
Push the fan control buttonto manually
control the fan speed.
Push the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
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Air recirculation
Push the air recirculation button to recirculate
interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator light
on the button will come on.
The air recirculation cannot be activated when
the air conditioner is in the front defrosting mode.
Fresh air
Push the button to draw outside air into the
passenger compartment. The indicator light on
the button will come on.
Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be con-
trolled automatically. To manually control the in-
take air, push the air recirculate or fresh air but-
ton. To return to the automatic control mode,
push the same button for about 2 seconds. The
indicator lights (both air recirculate and fresh air
buttons) will flash twice, and then the intake air
will be controlled automatically.
Air flow control
Pushing the MODE (manual air flow control) but-
ton selects the air outlet to:
— Air flows from center and side
ventilators.
— Air flows from center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets
and foot outlets.
To turn system off
Push the OFF button.
OPERATING TIPS
cWhen the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera-
ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.The sunload sensor, located on the top passen-
ger side of the instrument panel, helps the system
maintain a constant temperature. Do not put any-
thing on or around this sensor.
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The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve-
hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with
the environment in mind.
This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s
ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant is re-
quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi-
tioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants
will cause severe damage to your air conditioner
system. See “Air conditioner system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations” in the “Techni-
cal and consumer information” section of this
manual.
A NISSAN dealer is able to service your “environ-
mentally friendly” air conditioning system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains re-
frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
personal injury, any air conditioner ser-
vice should be done only by an experi-
enced technician with proper equipment.
RADIO
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position
and press the PWR (power)/VOL (volume) knob
to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with
the engine not running, the key should be turned
to the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ-
ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality
normally are caused by these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the ve-
hicle may influence radio reception quality.
Radio reception
Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance ra-
dio reception. These circuits are designed to
extend reception range, and to enhance the qual-
ity of that reception.
However there are some general characteristics
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even
when the finest equipment is used. These char-
acteristics are completely normal in a given re-
ception area, and do not indicate any malfunction
in your NISSAN radio system.Reception conditions will constantly change be-
cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain,
signal distance and interference from other ve-
hicles can work against ideal reception. De-
scribed below are some of the factors that can
affect your radio reception.
FM RADIO RECEPTION
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 - 30
miles (40 - 48 km) , with monaural (single chan-
nel) FM having slightly more range than stereo
FM. External influences may sometimes interfere
with FM station reception even if the FM station is
within 25 miles (40 km) . The strength of the FM
signal is directly related to the distance between
the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a
line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same
characteristics as light. For example they will
reflect off objects.
Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from
a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade
and/or drift.
Static and flutter: During signal interference from
buildings, large hills or due to antenna position
(usually in conjunction with increased distance
from the station transmitter) static or flutter can
be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the
treble control to reduce treble response.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER AUDIO SYSTEM
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or there is no interval between programs, the
system may not stop in the desired or expected
location.
When playing a tape, push the tuning switch
(
or) for more than 1.5 seconds to
rewind or fast forward the tape.
To stop the FF or REW function, press the
orbutton for less than 1.5 seconds again.
When playing a CD in the CD changer (if so
equipped) , push the tuning switch (
or) for more than 1.5 seconds to change
between discs when multiple CDs are loaded.
ANTENNA
Window antenna
The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
window.
CAUTION
cDo not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any metal
parts to it. This may cause poor recep-
tion or noise.cWhen cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with a
dampened soft cloth.When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following
cautions, otherwise the new equipment may ad-
versely affect the engine control system and
other electronic parts.
WARNING
cA cellular telephone should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation. Some juris-
dictions prohibit the use of cellular tele-
phones while driving.
cIf you must make a call while your ve-
hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu-
lar phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended. Ex-
ercise extreme caution at all times so
full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
cIf a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle before doing so.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)..................5-2
Three-way catalyst..............................5-2
Avoiding collision and rollover....................5-3
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving................5-3
Ignition switch.....................................5-4
Automatic transmission..........................5-4
Manual transmission............................5-5
Key positions..................................5-5
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS).........5-5
Before starting the engine..........................5-6
Starting the engine................................5-6
Driving the vehicle.................................5-7
Automatic transmission (if so equipped)...........5-7
Manual transmission...........................5-11
Parking brake....................................5-12
Cruise control (if so equipped).....................5-13
Precautions on cruise control...................5-13
Cruise control operations.......................5-13Break-in schedule................................5-14
Increasing fuel economy...........................5-15
Parking/parking on hills............................5-16
Power steering...................................5-17
Brake system....................................5-17
Brake precautions.............................5-17
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)...................5-18
Traction control system (TCS) (if so equipped).......5-19
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-20
Cold weather driving..............................5-21
Freeing a frozen door lock......................5-21
Anti-freeze....................................5-21
Battery.......................................5-21
Draining of coolant water.......................5-21
Tire equipment................................5-22
Special winter equipment.......................5-22
Driving on snow or ice.........................5-23
Engine block heater (if so equipped).............5-23
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WARNING
cDo not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
cClosely 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 rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
cDo not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger-
ous. It can cause unconsciousness or
death.cIf you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all win-
dows fully open, and have the vehicle
inspected immediately.
cDo not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
cDo not park the vehicle with the engine
running for any extended length of time.
cKeep the trunk lid closed while driving,
otherwise exhaust gases could be
drawn into the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with the trunk lid
open, follow these precautions:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the
air recirculation but-
ton to off and the fan control dial to
high to circulate the air.
cIf electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections must pass to a trailer through
the seal on the trunk lid or the body,
follow the manufacturer’s recommen-
dation to prevent carbon monoxide en-
try into the vehicle.
cThe exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering into the passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust system.
d. You have had an accident involving
damage to the exhaust system, un-
derbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
cThe exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-
tem are very hot. Keep people, animals
or flammable materials away from the
exhaust system components.
cDo not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
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