NISSAN MAXIMA 2010 Owner´s Manual

The rear cup holders are located in the fold-down
armrest in the rear seat back.
To open the cup holders on the rear fold-down
armrest, lift the cup holder lid. To close, lower the
lid.
GLOVE BOX
Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the
mechanical key when locking
s1or unlockings2
the glove box.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
Rear
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CONSOLE BOX
Upper half
Pull up on the driver’s side latch to open the
upper half of the console box.
The upper half of the console box may be used for
storage of cellular phones. An access hole is
provided at the front of the upper half of the
console box for a phone or iPodTcord routing to
the power outlet.
Lower half
Pull up on the lever to open the lower half of the
console box. A power outlet is located inside the
console box and there is storage for compact
discs.
GROCERY HOOKS
The grocery hooks are located in the trunk and
can be used to hang a standard size plastic
grocery bag.
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than 20
lbs (9 kg) to a single grocery hook.
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CARGO NET (if so equipped)
WARNING
cProperly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
cBe sure to secure all four hooks into the
retainers. The cargo restrained in the
net must not exceed 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) or
the net may not stay secured.The cargo net helps keep packages in the cargo
area from moving around while the vehicle is in
motion.
To install a cargo net, attach the net to the retain-
ers.
To remove a cargo net, detach the net from the
retainers.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, or for about
45 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s
door is opened during this period of about 45
seconds, power to the windows is canceled.
1. Window lock button
2. Power door lock switch
3. Driver’s side automatic window switch
4. Front passenger’s side automatic win-
dow switch
5. Left rear passenger’s side automatic
window switch
6. Right rear passenger’s side automatic
window switch
Driver’s side power window switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close all of the windows.
To open a window, push the switch to the first
detent and continue to hold down until the de-
sired window position is reached. To close a
window, pull the switch to the first detent and
continue to hold up until the desired window
position is reached.
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Front passenger’s power window
switch
The passenger’s window switch operates only
the corresponding passenger’s window. To open
the window, push the switch to the first detent
and continue to hold it down until the desired
position is reached
s1. To close the window, pull
the switch to the first detent and continue to hold
up until the desired window position is reached
s2.
Rear power window switch
The rear power window switches open or close
only the corresponding windows. To open the
window, push the switch to the first detent and
continue to hold it down until the desired window
position is reached
s1. To close the window, pull
the switch to the first detent and continue to hold
up until the desired window position is reached
s2.
Locking passengers’ windows
When the window lock button is depressed, only
the driver’s side window can be opened or
closed. Push it again to cancel the window lock
function.
Automatic operation
To fully open a window equipped with automatic
operation, press the window switch down (only
driver’s side shown) to the second detent and
release it; it need not be held. The window auto-
matically opens all the way. To stop the window,
lift the switch up while the window is opening.
To fully close a window equipped with automatic
operation, pull the switch up to the second detent
and release it; it need not be held. To stop the
window, press the switch down while the window
is closing.
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Auto-reverse function
The auto-reverse function can be activated when
a window is closed by automatic operation.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window oc-
curs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the window.
If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected, replaced,
or jump started, the power window auto-reverse
function may not operate properly. If this occurs,
please contact the dealer to re-initialize the
power window auto-reverse system.
If the control unit detects something caught in a
window equipped with automatic operation as it
is closing, the window will be immediately low-
ered.
If the windows do not close
automatically
If the power window automatic function (closing
only) does not operate properly, perform the fol-
lowing procedure to initialize the power window
system.
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window more than halfway by
operating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to
close the window, and then hold the switch
for more than 3 seconds after the window is
closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Operate
the window by automatic function to confirm
the initialization is complete.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other
windows.
If the power window automatic function does not
operate properly after performing the above pro-
cedure, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
AUTOMATIC MOONROOF
The moonroof will only operate when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The auto-
matic moonroof is operational for about 45 sec-
onds, even if the ignition switch is placed in the
ACC or OFF position. If the driver’s door or the
front passenger’s door is opened during this
period of about 45 seconds, power to the moon-
roof is canceled.
Sliding the moonroof
To fully open the moonroof, push the switch
toward
s1.
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To fully close the moonroof, push the switch
toward
s2.
To open or close the moonroof part way, push the
switch in any direction while the moonroof is
sliding to stop it in the desired position.
Tilting the moonroof
Close the moonroof by pushing the switch
toward
s2. Release the switch, then push
the switch toward
s2again to tilt the
moonroof up.
To tilt the moonroof down, push the switch
toward
s1.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open moonroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
cDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the moonroof opening while the vehicle
is in motion or while the moonroof is
closing.
CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the moonroof before opening.
cDo not place heavy objects on the
moonroof or surrounding area.
Auto-reverse function (when closing or
tilting down the moonroof)
The auto-reverse function can be activated when
the moonroof is closed or tilted down by auto-
matic operation when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position or for about 45 sec-
onds after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the moonroof.When closing:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
moonroof as it moves to the front, the moonroof
will immediately open backward.
When tilting down:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
moonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will im-
mediately tilt up.
If the auto-reverse function malfunctions and re-
peats opening or tilting up the moonroof, keep
pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds
after it happens; the moonroof will fully close
gradually. Make sure nothing is caught in the
moonroof.
Sunshade
Open and close the sunshade by sliding it for-
ward or backward.
If the moonroof does not close
Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair the
moonroof.
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AUTOMATIC MOONROOF
The moonroof will only operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position. The automatic
moonroof is operational for about 45 seconds,
even if the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or
OFF position. If the driver’s door or the front
passenger’s door is opened during this period of
about 45 seconds, power to the moonroof is
canceled.
Sliding the moonroof
To slide the moonroof:
cTo fully open the moonroof, push the switch
s1toward the open position until it reaches
the second detent. If the switch
s1is
pushed to the first detent, only the sunshade
will open.
cTo fully close the moonroof, push the switch
s2toward the close position until it reaches
the second detent. If the switch
s2is
pushed to the first detent, the moonroof will
close but the sunshade will remain open.
cTo open or close the moonroof part way,
release the switch
s1ors2while the moon-
roof is sliding open or closed. The moonroof
will stop at the desired position.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt the moonroof:
cTo tilt the moonroof up, push and release the
tilt switch
s3. When the moonroof is open, it
will automatically close and then tilt up.
cTo tilt the moonroof down, push and release
the tilt switch
s3or push the switchs2
toward the close position until it reaches the
first detent.cTo tilt the moonroof down and close the
sunshade at the same time, push the switch
s2to the close position until it reaches the
second detent.
Auto-reverse function (when closing or
tilting down the moonroof)
The auto-reverse function can be activated when
the moonroof is closed or tilted down by auto-
matic operation when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position or for about 45 sec-
onds after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the moonroof
occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the moonroof.
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When closing:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
moonroof as it moves to the front, the moonroof
will immediately open backward.
When tilting down:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
moonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will im-
mediately tilt up.
If the auto-reverse function malfunctions and re-
peats opening or tilting up the moonroof, keep
pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds
after it happens; the moonroof will fully close
gradually. Make sure nothing is caught in the
moonroof.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open moonroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
cDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the moonroof opening while the vehicle
is in motion or while the moonroof is
closing.
CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the moonroof before opening.
cDo not place heavy objects on the
moonroof or surrounding area.
Sunshade
To open the sunshade:
cTo fully open the sunshade, push the switch
s1toward the open position until it reaches
the first detent.
cTo fully open the sunshade and the moon-
roof together, push the switch
s1toward the
open position until it reaches the second
detent.
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To close the sunshade:
cTo fully close the sunshade, push the switch
s2toward the close position until it reaches
the second detent.
cPushing the switch
s2to the first detent will
close the moonroof only.
If the moonroof does not close
Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair the
moonroof.
The rear control cancel switch operates when the
ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON posi-
tion.
The rear control cancel switch is located on the
left side of the instrument panel.
Pushing the rear control cancel switch to the
CANCELside will deactivate the following
switches in the rear center armrest:
cAutomatic climate control
cAudio
Pushing the rear control cancel switch to theON
side restores the control to the rear center arm-
rest.The rear sun shade operates when the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position.
The rear sun shade switch is located on the front
console.
cTo raise the sun shade, push the upper side
of the switch
s1.
cTo lower the sun shade, push the lower side
of the switch
s2.
cThe switch need not be held down.
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