trunk release NISSAN MAXIMA 2005 A34 / 6.G Owners Manual

1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-19)
2. Rear sun shade (if so equipped)
(P. 2-40)
3. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-11)
4. Trunk lid (P. 3-9)
5. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
6. Tie-down/towing hook (P. 6-12)
7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
8. Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-12, P. 9-3)
9. Fuel filler lid (P. 3-12)
10. Child safety locks (P. 3-5)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
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To fold down the driver side of the rear seat, reach
through the opening and pull on the strap
s1
located behind the seat.
The rear seats can be locked using the master
key to prevent unauthorized access. The valet key
cannot be used to lock or unlock the release
button.For models with rear center console, the trunk
can be accessed through the access panel be-
tween the rear seats.
The panel can be locked using the master key to
prevent unauthorized access. The valet key can-
not be used to lock or unlock the access panel.
For more information on keys, refer to ”Keys” in
the Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section
of this manual.
Center armrest
Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
LRS0247LIC0431LIC0401
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4. Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light
comes on. The SECURITY light stays on for
about 30 seconds. The vehicle security sys-
tem is now pre-armed. After about 30 sec-
onds the vehicle security system automati-
cally shifts into the armed phase. The
SECURITY light begins to flash once every 3
seconds. If, during the 30-second pre-arm
time period, the door is unlocked by the key
or the keyfob, or the ignition key is turned to
ACC or ON, the system will not arm.
cIf the key is turned slowly when locking
the door, the system may not arm. Fur-
thermore, if the key is turned beyond
the vertical position toward the unlock
position to remove the key, the system
may be disarmed when the key is re-
moved. If the indicator light fails to
glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door
once and lock it again.
cEven when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
arm with all doors and trunk lid closed
and locked with the ignition key in the
OFF position.Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
cThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
cThe alarm automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 50 seconds. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking
a door with the key, or by pressing the
button on the keyfob.
The alarm is activated by:
copening the door or trunk lid without using
the key or keyfob (even if the door is un-
locked by releasing the door inside lock
switch)
copening the trunk lid by operating the interior
trunk lid release.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door with the
key, or by pressing thebutton on the key-
fob.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM (NVIS)
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS)
will not allow the engine to start without the use of
a registered NVIS key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered NVIS
key (for example, when interference is caused by
another NVIS key, an automated toll road device
or automatic payment device on the key ring) ,
restart the engine using the following proce-
dures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position, and wait approximately 10 sec-
onds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered NVIS key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec-
ommends placing the registered NVIS key on a
separate key ring to avoid interference from other
devices.
Statement related to Section 15 of FCC
Rules for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS)
keys..........................................3-2
Doors............................................3-3
Locking with key................................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob....................3-4
Locking with power door lock switch.............3-4
Child safety rear door lock.......................3-5
Remote keyless entry system.......................3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system..........3-6
Hood............................................3-9
Trunk lid..........................................3-9
Opener operation...............................3-9
Secondary trunk lid release.....................3-10
Interior trunk lid release........................3-11
Fuel filler lid......................................3-12Opener operation..............................3-12
Fuel filler cap..................................3-12
Tilting telescopic steering column..................3-13
Automatic operation (if so equipped).............3-13
Manual operation..............................3-14
Sun visors.......................................3-15
Vanity mirrors.................................3-16
Mirrors..........................................3-16
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror................3-16
Outside mirrors...............................3-17
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)..........3-19
Memory storage function.......................3-19
Entry/exit function
(for automatic transmission model)..............3-20
System operation..............................3-21
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Push thebutton on the keyfob again within
5 seconds.
cAll doors unlock.
cThe hazard warning lights flash once if all
doors are completely closed.
The interior lights can be turned off without wait-
ing 30 seconds by inserting the key into the
ignition and turning to the ON or START position,
locking the doors with the keyfob or pushing the
interior light switch to the OFF position.
Auto relock
When thebutton on the keyfob is pushed,
all doors will lock automatically within 1 minute
unless one of the following operations is per-
formed:
cAny door is opened.
cA key is inserted into the ignition switch and
the key is turned from OFF to ON.
Opening windows
The keyfob allows you to open windows
equipped with automatic operation simulta-
neously.
cTo open the windows, press the
but-
ton on the keyfob forlonger than 3 sec-
ondsafter all doors are unlocked.The door windows will open while pressing
the
button on the keyfob.
The door windows cannot be closed by
using the keyfob.
Linking the keyfob to automatic drive
positioner memory
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic drive
positioner, the keyfob can be linked to a memory
setting.
See “Automatic driver positioner” later in this
section.
Releasing the trunk lid
Push thebutton on the keyfob for longer
than 0.5 second to open the trunk lid. The trunk
release button on the keyfob will not operate
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The trunk lid will open when using the key-
fob even if the trunk lid release cancel
switch is turned to OFF. See “Trunk lid”
later in this section for cancel switch infor-
mation.
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s1Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver side instrument panel. The
hood will spring up slightly.
s2Push the lever at the front of the hood to the
side as illustrated with your fingertips and
raise the hood.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make
sure it locks into place.
WARNING
cMake sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
cIf you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.OPENER OPERATION
WARNING
cDo not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
LPD0184
Driver’s side
LPD0185
HOODTRUNK LID
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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.
The trunk lid opener lever is located below the
armrest of the driver’s door trim panel. To open
the trunk lid, pull the opener lever out.
To close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid
down securely.
Cancel switch
When the cancel switch located inside the glove
box is OFF, the trunk lid cannot be opened with
the trunk lid release switch. It can be opened with
the keyfob.SECONDARY TRUNK LID RELEASE
To open the trunk lid from the rear seat, fold down
the rear seat or trunk compartment access lid (for
models with rear console) , and pull the rear seat
trunk release handle
s1. To close, push the trunk
lid down securely.
LPD0186
Rear seat without center console
LPD0200
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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 injured. 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.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides
a means of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk.To open the trunk from the inside, pull the illumi-
nated release handle until the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release handle is
made of a material that glows in the dark after a
brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located inside the trunk compart-
ment on the interior of the trunk lid.
Rear seat with center console
LPD0201LPD0187
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Fuel recommendation............9-3
FUEL ECON button............4-4, 4-9
Fuel Econ button
Control panel buttons..........4-4, 4-9
Fuses......................8-21
Fusible links...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-43
Gascap.....................3-12
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Fuel gauge..................2-6
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-32
Glove box lock.................2-32
Grocery hooks.................2-34
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-24
Head restraints..................1-8
Active head restraint.............1-9
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-19
Heated seats..................2-25
Heated steering wheel.............2-26
Heater
Heater operation..............4-18HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-43
Hood release...................3-9
Horn.......................2-24
I
Ignition switch..................5-4
Immobilizer system..........2-16, 3-2, 5-5
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-16
Increasing fuel economy............5-15
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-9
Instrument brightness control.........2-22
Instrument panel.................2-2
Interior light...................2-41
Interior trunk lid release.............3-11
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-25
J
Jump starting...................6-6
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyless entry system (See remote keyless entry
system)......................3-5L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Emission control information label.....9-10
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-49
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-25
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-11
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-49, 2-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-9
Bulb replacement..............8-26
Charge warning light............2-10
Cornering light...............2-23
Fog light switch...............2-23
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-19
Interior light.................2-41
Light bulbs..................8-26
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-11
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-43
Personal lights...............2-42
Security indicator light...........1-43
Trunk light..................2-43
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-9
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Door locks..................3-3
Glove box lock...............2-32
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Theft (Nissan vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-16, 3-2, 5-5
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-3, 8-40
Tire chains..................8-37
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-31
Tire rotation.................8-38
Types of tires................8-37
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-18
Wheels and tires..............8-31
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure display...............4-5
Tire rotation maintenance reminder.......4-5
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-26
Towing
Flat towing..................9-18
Tow truck towing..............6-10
Towing load/specification chart......9-15
Trailer towing................9-13
Traction control system (TCS) off switch . . .2-26
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-43
Transmission
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Driving with manual transmission.....5-11
Selector lever lock release.........5-10
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
TRIP button.................4-3, 4-9
Trip button
Control panel buttons..........4-3, 4-9
Trip odometer...................2-4
Trunk access through the rear seat.......1-6Trunk lid lock opener lever............3-9
Trunk light....................2-43
Turn signal switch (See headlight and
turn signal switch)............2-19, 2-23
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-18
V
Vanity mirror...................3-16
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-27
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-20
Vehicle electronic system...........4-12
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery.............6-11, 6-12
Vehicle security system.............2-14
Vehicle security system
(Nissan vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-16, 3-2, 5-5
Visors......................3-15
W
Warning
Air bag warning light.........1-49, 2-11
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-9Battery charge warning light........2-10
Brake warning light.............2-10
Door open warning light..........2-10
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-10
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-24
Low fuel warning light...........2-11
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-11
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-43
Seat belt warning light...........2-11
Vehicle security system...........2-14
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-49
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-9
Warning lights..................2-9
Washer switch
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-18
Weights (See dimensions and weights). . . .9-8
Wheels and tires................8-31
Wheel/tire size..................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country..................9-9
Window washer fluid..............8-12
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows.......2-37
Power rear windows............2-37
Power windows...............2-36
Rear power windows............2-37
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-18
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-18
Wiper blades................8-19
10-6
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