NISSAN MAXIMA 2008 A34 / 6.G Owners Manual

Opening and closing windows
The driver’s door key operation allows you to
open and close windows equipped with auto-
matic operation at the same time.
cTo open the windows, turn the driver’s door
key toward the rear of the vehicle forlonger
than 1 secondafter the door is unlocked.
cTo close the windows, turn the driver’s door
key to the front of the vehicle forlonger
than 1 secondafter the door is locked.
Windows stop when the key cylinder is released.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the inside
lock knob to the lock position
s1, then close the
door.
To unlock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the unlock position
s2.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
To lock all the doors without a key, push the door
lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) , to
the lock position
s1. When locking the door this
way, be certain not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s
side) to the unlock position
s2.
Inside lock
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Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver’s or
front passenger’s side) is moved to the lock
position with the key in the ignition and any door
open, all doors will lock and then unlock auto-
matically. This helps to prevent the keys from
being accidently locked inside the vehicle.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
door can be opened only from the outside.
WARNING
Radio waves could adversely affect elec-
tric medical equipment. Those who use a
pacemaker should contact the electric
medical equipment manufacturer for the
possible influences before use.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all the
door locks using the remote controller function or
pushing the request switch on the vehicle without
taking the key out from a pocket or purse. The
operating environment and/or conditions may af-
fect the Intelligent Key system operation.
Be sure to read the following before using the
Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
cBe sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
cNever leave the Intelligent Key in the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating with
the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The Intel-
ligent Key system transmits weak radio waves.
Environmental conditions may interfere with the
operation of the Intelligent Key system under the
following operating conditions.
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cWhen operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted, such as
a TV tower, power station and broadcasting
station.
cWhen in possession of wireless equipment,
such as a cellular telephone, transceiver,
and CB radio.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is in contact with or
covered by metallic materials.
cWhen any type of radio wave remote control
is used nearby.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed near an
electric appliance such as a personal com-
puter.
cWhen the vehicle is parked near a parking
meter.
In such cases, correct the operating conditions
before using the Intelligent Key function or use
the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies depending
on the operating conditions, the battery’s life is
approximately 2 years. If the battery is dis-
charged, replace it with a new one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is low, the Intel-
ligent Key system warning light (
) will blink
green for about 30 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiving
radio waves, if the key is left near equipment
which transmits strong radio waves, such as sig-
nals from a TV and personal computer, the bat-
tery life may become shorter.
For information regarding replacement of a bat-
tery, see “Battery” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered
and used with one vehicle. For information about
the purchase and use of additional Intelligent
Keys, contact a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
cDo not allow the Intelligent Key, which
contains electrical components, to
come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect the system
function.
cDo not drop the Intelligent Key.
cDo not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
cDo not change or modify the Intelligent
Key.
cWetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, im-
mediately wipe until it is completely dry.cDo not place the Intelligent Key for an
extended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140°F (60°C) .
cDo not attach the Intelligent Key with a
key holder that contains a magnet.
cDo not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment and
personal computers.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli-
gent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the
unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to operate
the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing
procedure, contact a NISSAN dealer.
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OPERATING RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
operating range from the request switch
s1.
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or
strong radio waves are present near the operat-
ing location, the Intelligent Key system’s operat-
ing range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent
Key may not function properly.
The operating range is within 31.50 in (80 cm)
from each request switch
s1.If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door glass,
handle or rear bumper, the request switches may
not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even someone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push the
request switch to lock/unlock the doors.
DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS
PRECAUTION
cDo not push the door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as
illustrated. The close distance to the door
handle will cause the Intelligent Key system
to have difficulty recognizing that the Intelli-
gent Key is outside the vehicle.
cAfter locking with the door handle request
switch, verify the doors are securely locked
by testing them.
cTo prevent the Intelligent Key from being left
inside the vehicle, make sure you carry the
key with you and then lock the doors.
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cDo not pull the door handle before pushing
the door handle request switch. The door
will be unlocked but will not open. Release
the door handle once and pull it again to
open the door.
INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without taking
the key out of your pocket or bag.
When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you
can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door
handle request switch within the range of opera-
tion.
Locking doors
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion. (Remove the key if any key is in the
ignition switch.)
2. Close all doors.
3. Push any door handle request switch
s1
while carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
4. All doors and the trunk will lock.
5. The hazard warning lights flash twice and
the outside buzzer sounds twice.
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NOTE:
cDoors lock with the door handle request
switch while a mechanical key is in the igni-
tion switch or the ignition switch is pushed
in.
cDoors lock with the door handle request
switch while the ignition switch is not in the
LOCK position.
cDoors do not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch while any door is
open. However, doors lock with the me-
chanical key even if any door is open.cDoors do not lock with the door handle
request switch with the Intelligent Key inside
the vehicle and a beep sounds to warn you.
However, when an Intelligent Key is inside
the vehicle, doors can be locked with an-
other Intelligent Key.
CAUTION
cAfter locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure that the doors
have been securely locked by operating
the door handles or the trunk opener
switch.
cWhen locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure to have the
Intelligent Key in your possession be-
fore operating the request switch to
prevent the Intelligent Key from being
left in the vehicle.
cThe request switch is operational only
when the Intelligent Key has been de-
tected by the Intelligent Key system.
Lockout protection
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci-
dentally locked in the vehicle, lockout protection
is equipped with the Intelligent Key system.
When the driver’s side door is open, the doors
are locked, and then the Intelligent Key is putinside the vehicle and all the doors are closed;
the lock will automatically unlock and the door
buzzer sounds.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the intelli-
gent key is in the same hand that is oper-
ating the request switch to lock the door.
Put the intelligent key in a purse, pocket or
your other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the rear parcel shelf.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the glove box or a storage bin.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the door pockets.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed on or
under the spare tire area.
cWhen the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side or near metallic materials.
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Unlocking doors
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the door handle request switch
s1.
3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the
outside buzzer sounds once.
4. Push the door handle request switch
s1
again within 1 minute to unlock all doors.
If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the
doors, that door may not be unlocked. Returning
the door handle to its original position will unlock
the door. If the door does not unlock after return-
ing the door handle, push the door handle re-
quest switch to unlock the door.All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch.
cOpening any door.
cPushing the ignition switch.
cInserting the mechanical key into the ignition
switch.
The interior light timer illuminates for 30 seconds
when a door is unlocked and the room light
switch is in the DOOR position.
The interior light can be turned off without waiting
for 30 seconds by performing one of the follow-
ing operations.cTurning the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
cLocking the doors with the remote controller.
cSwitching the room light switch to the OFF
position.
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Opening the trunk lid
1. Push the trunk opener request switchsAfor
more than 1 second while carrying the Intel-
ligent Key with you.
2. The trunk will unlatch. A chime will sound
four times.
3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.
Lockout protection
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being acci-
dentally locked in the trunk, lockout protection is
equipped with the Intelligent Key system.When all doors are locked and the trunk lid is
closed with the Intelligent Key inside the trunk,
the outside buzzer will sound and the trunk will
open.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION
The remote keyless entry function can operate all
door locks using the remote keyless function of
the Intelligent Key. The remote keyless function
can operate at a distance of 33 ft (10 m) away
from the vehicle. The operating distance de-
pends upon the conditions around the vehicle.
The remote keyless entry function will not func-
tion under the following conditions:
cWhen the Intelligent Key is not within the
operational range.
cWhen the doors or the trunk are open or not
closed securely.
cWhen the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged.
CAUTION
When locking the doors using the Intelli-
gent Key, be sure not to leave the key in
the vehicle.
Locking doors
1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-
tion.
2. Close all doors.
3. Push the
button on the Intelligent
Key.
4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and
the horn beeps once.
5. All doors will be locked.
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CAUTION
After locking the doors using the Intelli-
gent Key, be sure that the doors have been
securely locked by operating the door
handles.
Unlocking doors
1. Push thebutton on the Intelligent Key.
2. The hazard warning lights flash once.
3. Push the
button again within 1 minute
to unlock all doors.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the
button.
cOpening any doors.
cPushing the ignition switch.
cInserting the mechanical key into the ignition
switch.The interior light illuminates for 30 seconds when
a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in
the DOOR position.
The light can be turned off without waiting for 30
seconds by performing one of the following op-
erations.
cTurning the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
cLocking the doors with the remote controller.
cSwitching the room light switch to the OFF
position.
Opening windows
The Intelligent Key allows you to open windows
equipped with automatic operation simulta-
neously.
cTo open the windows, press the
but-
ton on the Intelligent Key forlonger than 3
secondsafter all doors are unlocked.
The door windows will open while pressing
the
button on the Intelligent Key.
The door windows cannot be closed by
using the Intelligent Key.
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Releasing the trunk lid
Push thebutton for longer than 0.5 sec-
ond to open the trunk lid. The trunk release button
will not operate when the ignition switch is in the
ON position or when the trunk cancel switch is in
the OFF position. See “Cancel switch” in the
“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pushing and holding the
button on the
Intelligent Key forlonger than 0.5 second.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.
The panic alarm stops when:
cit has run for 25 seconds, or
cany button is pushed on the Intelligent Key.
Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-
vated using the Intelligent Key.
NOTE:
If you change the horn beep and lamp flash
feature with the keyfob, the display screen
(if so equipped) will not show the current
mode and cannot be used to change the
mode. Use the keyfob to return to the pre-
vious mode and re-enable the display
screen control.
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