key NISSAN MAXIMA 2008 A34 / 6.G Quick Reference Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Intelligent Key System...............................2
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch .......................2
Headlight and Turn Signal Control .......................3
Steering Wheel Switches for Audio Control/Bluetooth 
(if so equipped) ..................................4
Cruise Control ...................................4
Auto Climate Control ...............................5
FM/AM/XM Radio with CD Changer (if so equipped) ...........7
Clock Set/Adjustment ...............................9
Control Panel Display with Navigation System (if so equipped) .......9
Automatic Driver Positioner (if so equipped) .................10
Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .............11
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) Off Switch .................12
Front-Passenger Air Bag Status Light ....................12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................12
Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime ......................13
Rear Sonar System Off Switch (if so equipped) ...............13
Child Safety Rear Door Lock ..........................13
Fuel-Filler Cap ..................................13
Fuel-Filler Door and Trunk Lid Release Switches ..............14
Trunk Lid Cancel Switch ............................14
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column (if so equipped) ...........14
Outside Mirror Control Switch .........................14
Moonroof Controls (if so equipped) ......................15
Front Seat Adjustments .............................15
Folding Down the Rear Seats .........................16
Homelink Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ..............17
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) ..........18
Navigation System (if so equipped) ......................20
This easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide is intended to help you more fully
appreciate some of the unique features and functions of your new vehicle.
However, it is not intended to replace your Owner’s Manual. The Owner’s
Manual contains more detailed information to help you better understand the
important safety warnings, features, operation, and maintenance of your
vehicle.

INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
TheIntelligent KeySystem allowsyoutolock orunlock your
vehicle, open your trunk and start the engine.
NOTE: It is important to make sure the Intelligent Key is with you
(that is, in your pocket or purse) .
 The operating range of the door and trunk lock/unlock func-
tion is approximately 31 in (0.8 m) .
 Locking thevehicle -Push anydoor handle Request
Switch
once.
 Unlocking the vehicle - Push any door handle Request
Switch
once. Thecorresponding doorwillun-
lock. Push the door handle Request Switch
again
within 1 minute; all other doors will unlock.
STARTING THE ENGINE
 Push the ignition knob in.
 Confirm the Intelligent Key warning light is illuminated green.
 Turn the ignition knob to start the engine.
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF
Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
 Turn the ignition knob to the LOCK position.
 An audible warning chime will sound when exiting the vehicle if the ignition knob is not
completely turned to the OFF position.
OPENING THE TRUNK
 To open the trunk, using the request switch, your Intelli-
gent Key must be with you.
 Push therequest/release switch
underthetrunk
handle.
 Pull up and out on the handle to open the trunk.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
The ignition switchmustbeinthe ON position to
activate the windshield wipers.
 Move thelever tothe following positions tooperate
the windshield wipers:
Intermittent (INT)–Front wipers operate inter-
mittently and can be further adjusted by twisting
the time control ring
.
Low Speed (LO)– Continuous low-speed operation of front wipers.
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MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Youcansetthe engine oiland thetirerotation interval. Todisplay thesetting ofthe
maintenance interval, select the ENGINE OILorTIRE ROTATION key using the joystick and
press the ENTER button.Toset the maintenance interval,selecttheMAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE keyusing thejoystick andpush thejoystick tothe right orleft. Toreset the
maintenance interval, select the RESETkey using the joystick and press the ENTERbutton.
DISPLAY SCREEN SETTINGS
The SETTING screenwillappear whentheSETTING buttonispressed. Selectthe
DISPLAY key with the joystick and press the ENTERbutton to choose from various display
screen options. The DISPLAYkey will allow you to personalize the information shown on the
display screen, such as climate control or audio system display.
AUTOMATIC DRIVER POSITIONER (if so equipped)
The automatic driver positioner system has two
features:
 Memory storage function.
 Entry/exit function.
MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION
Two positions forthe driver’s seat,steering
column, andoutside mirrorscanbestored in
the automatic driver positioner memory. Follow
these procedures to set driver preferences.
SET THE DESIRED POSITIONING
1.Set theshift selector levertothe P
(Park) position.
2. Turn the ignition on and adjust the driver’s seat, steering column, and outside mirrors
to the desired positions.
3. Press the SET(memory) button and within 5 seconds press the position button ( 1or
2 ) for at least 1 second until the indicator light illuminates. The position is now stored
in memory.
LINK TO KEYFOB
 Within 5 seconds of setting the memory position (indicator light is on and ignition is on) ,
press the
button on the remote.
 A keyfob can be linked to each memory button.
 If memory positioning is reset to a new location, the keyfob automatically re-links.
RECALLING A MEMORY SETTING FROM THE MEMORY PAD
 With the shift selector lever in the P (Park) position, press the position button ( 1or 2) for
at least 1 second.
FROM THE KEYFOB
 If properly linked, operation of the
button will automatically return the driver’s seat,
steering column and outside mirrors to the memorized position.
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SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT AND CHIME
The light and chime remind you to fasten your seat belts. The light
illuminates whenevertheignition keyisturned tothe ON or
START position andremains illuminated untilthedriver’s seat
belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds for approxi-
mately 6seconds unlessthedriver’s seatbeltissecurely fas-
tened.
 The seat beltwarning lightmayalso illuminate ifthe front pas-
senger’s seatbeltisnot fastened whenthefront passenger’s
seat is occupied. For 7 seconds after the ignition switch is in the ON position, the system
does not activate the warning light for the front passenger.
REAR SONAR SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)
When backing up, this system will beep to alert you to obstacles within 6
ft (1.8 m) of the rear bumper. The system beeps faster as the vehicle gets
closer to the obstacle. A continuous tone sounds when an obstacle is less
than 10 in (25 cm) away from the bumper. Turn the system off by pushing
the rear sonar system OFFswitch. Push the switch again to enable the
system. Thesystem willautomatically resetthenext time theignition
switch is turned on.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when small
children areinthe vehicle. Thechild safety lock
levers arelocated onthe edge ofthe rear doors.
When the lever is in the LOCK position, the door
can only be opened from the outside.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
 To tighten, turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until ratcheting
clicks are heard. If the cap is not fully tightened, the service
engine soon light may illuminate.
 If
light illuminates becausefuelcap isloose or
missing, tighten or install the cap. The
should turn
off after a few driving trips.
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR AND TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCHES
FUEL-FILLER DOOR RELEASE SWITCH
Thefuel-filler doorrelease islocated onthe driver’s
door.
 To open the fuel-filler door, push the release.
 To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely.
TRUNK LID OPENER
The trunk lid opener lever is located on the driver’s door.
 To open the trunk lid, pull the opener lever out.
 To close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid down securely.
TRUNK LID CANCEL SWITCH
When the cancel switch (located inside the glove box)
is OFF, the trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid
opener (located on the driver’s door) , the trunk request
switch button or the Intelligent Key button.
 It can be opened by using the Emergency Inside Trunk
Release.
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN (if so equipped)
POWER TILT OPERATION
Push the switchup or down to adjust the steering
wheel to the desired position.
POWER TELESCOPIC OPERATION
Push the switchforward or backward to adjust the
steering wheel to the desired position.
OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH
POWER FOLDING MIRRORS (if so equipped)
 Move the switch
to select the left or right mirror.
 Adjust eachmirror tothe desired position usingthe
switch
.
 Push the
OPEN
CLOSEswitchto fold both mirrors inor
out.
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PAIRING PROCEDURE
NOTE:The vehicle must be stationary when pairing the phone.
1. Press the
button on the steering wheel and wait for the tone.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Wait for the tone, then say “Pair phone.”
4. Wait for the tone, then say “New phone.”
5. Initiate pairing from the phone.
 The pairing procedure variesaccording toeach cellular phonemodel. Fordetailed
pairing instructions and compatible phones, please visit
www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth .
 When prompted for a PASSKEY code, enter “1234” from the handset. (The PASS-
KEY code is assigned by NISSAN and cannot be changed.)
6. Say a name for the phone when the system asks you to provide one. You can give the
phone a name of your choice.
7. Say anumber between 1and 5when thesystem asksyouforapriority level.The
priority leveldetermines whichphone interacts withthesystem whentwoormore
paired phones are active in the vehicle at the same time. Choose 1 if this is the only
phone or the primary phone.
8. Say “Yes” or “No” when the system asks if you would like to select a custom ring tone.
Follow the instructions provided by the system to choose a ring tone.
SETTING UP YOUR PHONEBOOK – ADDING NEW ENTRIES
Each paired phone has its own dedicated phone book. Each phone book can store up to 40
names. Each name can have up to 4 locations/numbers: Home, Office, Mobile, and Other.
NOTE: The vehicle must be stationary when adding new entries.
1. Press the
button and wait for the tone.
2. Say “Phone book.”
3. Wait for the tone, then say “New entry.”
4. When prompted, say the name for the new entry. For example, say “Michelle.” If the
name istoo short ortoo long, orifit sounds toomuch likeaname thatisalready
stored in the phone book, the system tells you and prompts you to say a name again.
Choose a new name.
5. Say “Yes” or “No” when the system asks you to confirm the name is correct.
6. Say a location (“Home,” “Office,” “Mobile” or “Other”) when the system asks you to
provide one. The system acknowledges the location.
 By Voice command -When prompted, sayaphone number forthe location. For
example, say“five fivefiveone twoone two.” The systemrepeats thenumber and
prompts you for the next command.
 By Bluetooth transfer -Say “Transfer entry.” The systemacknowledges thecom-
mand and asks you to initiate the transfer from the phone handset. The new contact
phone number will be transferred from the cellular phone via the Bluetooth commu-
nication link. The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See the
cellular phone owner’s manual for details.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS
START-UP SCREEN
 Read theprecautions carefully,highlightthe
“OK” keyusing thejoystick andpress the
ENTER button.
NAVIGATION DISPLAY SCREEN
Displays navigation features and map.
DISABLED WHILE DRIVING
Not allfeatures canbemanually operated
while the vehicle is in motion. The text for these
restricted features turns from white to gray and
cannot be selected.
DAY/NIGHT BUTTON
 Press thebuttontoswitch be-
tween theday screen (bright) andthenight
screen (dark) . Within 10 seconds of pressing
the
button, you can adjust the
brightness of the map display screen by mov-
ing the joystick right or left.
MOVING AROUND WITHIN A MAP
 To maneuver aroundthenavigation display
screen, tiltthe joystick corresponding tothe
direction thatyouwant tomove across the
map. Keep tilting thejoystick tocontinuously
move across themap inthat direction. Once
you start moving on the map, the cross pointer
appears..
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GUIDE VOICE BUTTON
Press the GUIDE VOICE buttonto hear the current navigation situation.
SWITCHING THE MAP VIEW
Press the MAPbutton. The current loca-
tion map screen is displayed.
 Press the ENTERbutton.
 Highlight the“Map View” keyand press the
ENTER button.
 Highlight either one of the “Plan View” keys or
one of the “Birdview” keys and press the EN-
TER button to select the map view. Press the
MAP button
or the “Back” key to accept
the changes.
PLAN VIEW
 Displays themap ina2-dimensional environ-
ment similar to a road map.
BIRDVIEW™
 Displays the map in an elevated perspective.
SELECTING A MENU SCREEN
1. To select a preferred menu key, use the joystick to highlight the corresponding key on
the screen and press the ENTERbutton.
2. Depending on the key you selected, a detailed menu screen, a character input screen
or asetting screen, etc.isdisplayed. Onthe screen displayed, makeadjustments,
input information, etc. accordingly.
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3.Press the BACKbuttonto return to the previous screen without applying any
changes; insome cases pressing the BACK button
willaccept thechanges
you made.
4. Press the MAP button
toreturn tothe current location mapscreen without
applying any changes.
NOTE: Depending on the menu selected, pressing the MAPbutton
may not return you
to the current location map screen.
STORING YOUR HOME IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK
 Press the DESTbutton.
 Highlight the“Address Book”keyand press
the ENTER button.
 Highlight the“Home (AddNew)” keyand
press the ENTERbutton, a confirmation mes-
sage is displayed. Highlight the “YES” key and
press the ENTERbutton.
 Highlight the“Street Address” key andpress
the ENTER button. A character input screen is
displayed.
 Enter the address of your home, highlight the
“OK” keyand press the ENTER button.The
map screen is displayed.
 Moving thejoystick rightorleft, adjust your
home location if necessary. After adjusting the
location, press the ENTERbutton.
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Your home isdisplayed atthe center ofthe
map. Aconfirmation messageisdisplayed,
and the system sets your home as the destina-
tion.
 Press theMAP button
toreturn tothe
current location map screen. The home icon is
displayed on the screen.
SETTING A STREET ADDRESS AS A DESTINATION
 Press the DESTbutton.
 Highlight the“Street Address” key andpress
the ENTER button. A character input screen is
displayed.
 Make surethatthecorrect regionisselected
before inputting the name of the location.
 Enter thehouse number; whenfinished high-
light the “OK” key and press the ENTERbut-
ton. Ifyou donot know thehouse number,
highlight the “Skip” key and press the ENTER
button.
 Enter the name of the street. After finishing the
entry, highlight the“OK” keyand press the
ENTER button. A list of cities is displayed.
 Highlight thecorrect cityofthe destination
from the list and press the ENTERbutton.
 The selected destination isdisplayed atthe
center of the map. Highlight the “OK” key and
press the ENTER buttonafterconfirming the
location of the displayed destination. The sys-
tem sets the destination to the selected loca-
tion and starts calculating a route.
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