climate settings NISSAN MAXIMA 2011 Owner´s Manual

NOTE:
You can turn on or turn off the driving
speed dependent intermittent wiper func-
tion for vehicles with navigation system.
Refer to “Comfort settings” in the “Monitor,
climate, audio, phone and voice recogni-
tion systems” section.
2Low — continuous low speed operation
3High — continuous high speed operation
Push the lever up
4to have one sweep opera-
tion of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
CAUTION
● Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
● Do not operate the washer if the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.
● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl al-
cohol based washer fluid concentrates
may permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the windshield-washer fluid reser-
voir. Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the washer fluid
and water. To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors (if so equipped) , start the engine and
push the rear window defroster switch on. The
rear window defroster indicator light on the
switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn
the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
Type A
LIC1387
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH
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1. Connect the battery cable or replace thefuse.
2. Open and close the driver’s door more than 2 times with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position.
Once the memory storage function has been
restarted, you can store a memory position.
See “Memory storage function” in this sec-
tion.
Selecting the memorized position
Set the shift selector to the P (Park) position,
then: ● Within 45 seconds of opening the driver’s
door, push the memory switch (1 or 2) or
● Place the ignition switch in the ON position
and push the memory switch (1 or 2) .
The driver’s seat, steering column, and outside
mirrors will move to the memorized position with
the indicator light blinking, and then the light will
stay on for approximately 5 seconds.
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
and automatic operation steering column will au-
tomatically move when the shift selector is in the
P (Park) position. This allows the driver to get into
and out of the driver’s seat more easily. The driver’s seat will slide backward and the
steering wheel will move up when the driver’s
door is opened and the ignition switch is in the
LOCK position.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will return to
the previous position when the driver’s door is
closed and the ignition switch is pushed.
The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can-
celed. See “Comfort & Convenience settings” in
the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section of this manual.
Restarting the entry/exit function
If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse
opens, the entry/exit function will be disabled.
Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to
restart the entry/exit function. You can also restart
the entry/exit function using the following proce-
dure.
1. Connect the battery cable or replace the fuse.
2. Open and close the driver’s door more than 2 times with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position.
The entry/exit function should now work properly.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions: ● When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h) .
● When any of the memory switches are
pushed while the automatic drive positioner
is operating.
● When the adjusting switch for the driver’s
seat is turned on while the automatic drive
positioner is operating.
● When the seat has been already moved to
the memorized position.
● When no seat position is stored in the
memory switch.
● When the shift selector is moved from P
(Park) to any other position.
● When the driver’s door remains open more
than 45 seconds and the ignition switch is
not in the ON position.
The automatic drive positioner system can be ad-
justed and canceled for vehicles with navigation
system. See “Comfort & Convenience settings” in
the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice rec-
ognition systems” section of this manual.
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Displaying the maintenance notice re-
minder
Select the “Interval Reminder ON” key to display
the MAINTENANCE INFORMATION automati-
cally at the set maintenance interval. The indica-
tor light will illuminate when it is ON.
The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen will be au-
tomatically displayed as shown when both of the
following conditions are met:● The vehicle is driven the set distance and the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
● The ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition the next time the vehicle will be driven. To return to the previous display after the MAIN-
TENANCE NOTICE screen is displayed, press
the BACK button.
The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen displays
each time the key is turned ON until one of the
following conditions are met:
● The “Reset” key is selected.
● The “Interval Reminder ON” key is set to
OFF (indicator light not illuminated) .
● The maintenance interval is set again.HOW TO USE THE SETTING
BUTTON
When the SETTING button is pressed, the Set-
tings screen will appear on the display. You can
select and/or adjust several functions, features
and modes that are available for your vehicle. Use
the NISSAN controller to select each item to be
set.
Audio settings
For audio settings, refer to “Audio System” in this
section.
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Display settings
Select the “Display” key. The Display settings
screen will appear.Brightness/contrast:
Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” key
to adjust the brightness or contrast of the map
background. Use the NISSAN controller to adjust
the brightness to darker or brighter and the con-
trast to lower or higher.
The new settings are automatically saved when
you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK
button or any other mode button.Display off:
Select the “Display ON” key. The amber indicator
next to “Display ON” turns off and the message
above will be displayed briefly. When the audio,
HVAC (Heater and air conditioner) , or any mode
button on the control panel is operated, the dis-
play turns on for that operation. If one of the
control panel buttons is pressed, the display will
not automatically turn off until that operation is
finished. Otherwise, the screen turns off auto-
matically after 5 seconds.
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To turn the screen on:● Press the SETTING button, select the “Dis-
play” key and then select the “Display ON”
key. Then set the screen to on by pressing
the ENTER button, or
● Hold the
OFF button for approxi-
mately 2 seconds and the message “resum-
ing display” will appear and the “Display ON”
key will be automatically turned on (no am-
ber indicator) .
Background color:
Select the “Background Color” key; the display
color changes between day and night.
The new settings are automatically saved when
you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK
button or any other mode button.
Switch beeps settings
Select the “Switch Beeps” key. The Switches
Beeps settings screen will appear.
With this option on (indicator light illuminated) , a
beep will sound if any control panel button is
pressed.
Camera settings
Select the “Camera” key. The Camera settings
screen will appear.
When this option is on (indicator light illumi-
nated) , predictive course lines will be displayed
when the RearView monitor is displayed on the
screen. See “RearView Monitor” in this section
for more information.
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●Newfoundland
● Aleutian
● Hawaii
● Alaska
Adjust Clock:
To adjust the time, select the + or - key for the
hour until the desired number is reached. Repeat
the process for the minutes on the line below.
To accept the changes made and return to the
Clocks Settings screen, select the OK key.
Comfort & Convenience settings
Select the “Comfort & Conv.” key by using the
NISSAN controller. The comfort and conve-
nience option screen will be displayed.
You can set the following operating conditions by
highlighting the desired item using the NISSAN
controller. The amber indicator (box at the right of
the selected item) alternately turns on and off
each time the ENTER button is pressed.
Indicator light is illuminated — ON
Indicator light is not illuminated — OFF
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Auto Interior Illumination:Select to turn on or
turn off the illumination of the interior lights when
any door is unlocked.
Auto Headlights Sensitivity: Select to adjust
the sensitivity of the automatic headlights higher
(right) or lower (left) . Auto Headlights Off Delay:
Select to change
the duration of the automatic headlight off timer
from 0-, 30-, 45-, 60-, 90-, 120-, 150- and
180-second periods.
Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: Select to turn
on or turn off the wiper interval adjusted automati-
cally according to the vehicle speed.
Selective Door Unlock: When this item is
turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked first
after the door unlock operation. When the door
handle request switch on the driver’s or front
passenger’s side door is pushed to be unlocked,
only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All
the doors can be unlocked if the door unlock
operation is performed again within 1 minute.
When this item is turned to off, all the doors will
be unlocked after the door unlock operation is
performed once.
Intelligent Key Lock / Unlock: Select to turn
on or turn off the door lock/unlock function by
pushing the door handle request switch.
Lift Steering Wheel on Exit: Select to turn on
or turn off the steering wheel moving upward for
easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF
position and the driver’s door is opened. After
getting into the vehicle and pushing the ignition
switch to the ACC position, the steering wheel
moves to the previous position. Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit:
Select to turn
on or turn off the driver’s seat moving backward
for easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF
position and the driver’s door is opened. After
getting into the vehicle and pushing the ignition
switch to the ACC position, the driver’s seat
moves to the previous position.
Return All Settings to Default: Select to
change all the comfort and convenience systems
to their default settings.
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Adjusting the item:
Touch the “+” key
1or the “” key2to adjust
the settings of an item.
Touch the up arrow
3to scroll up the page one
item at a time, or touch the double up arrow
4to
scroll up an entire page.
Touch the down arrow
5to scroll down the
page one item at a time, or touch the double
down arrow
6to scroll down an entire page. Inputting characters:
Touch the letter or number key
1.
There are some options available when inputting
characters. ● Uppercase:
Shows uppercase characters.
● Lowercase:
Shows lowercase characters.
● Space:
Inserts a space. ●
Delete:
Deletes the last inputted character with one
touch. Touch and hold the “Delete” key to
delete all of the characters.
● OK:
Completes the character input.
Touch screen maintenance
If you clean the display screen, use a dry, soft
cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary, use a
small amount of neutral detergent with a soft
cloth. Never spray the screen with water or de-
tergent. Dampen the cloth first, and then wipe the
screen.
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Displaying the maintenance notice re-
minder
Select the “Interval Reminder ON” key to display
the MAINTENANCE INFORMATION automati-
cally at the set maintenance interval. The indica-
tor light will illuminate when it is ON.
The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen will be au-
tomatically displayed as shown when both of the
following conditions are met:● The vehicle is driven the set distance and the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. ●
The ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition the next time the vehicle will be driven.
To return to the previous display after the MAIN-
TENANCE NOTICE screen is displayed, press
the BACK button.
The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen displays
each time the key is turned ON until one of the
following conditions are met: ● The “Reset” key is selected.
● The “Interval Reminder ON” key is set to
OFF (indicator light not illuminated) .
● The maintenance interval is set again.Where am I?
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Traffic Info
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Weather Info
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Map Update
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Navigation Version
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item.
Other options
For Voice Recognition settings, refer to “NISSAN
Voice Recognition system” in this section.
For GPS Position, refer to the separate Naviga-
tion System Owner’s Manual.
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HOW TO USE THE SETTING
BUTTON
When the SETTING button is pressed, the Set-
tings screen will appear on the display. You can
select and/or adjust several functions, features
and modes that are available for your vehicle. Use
the NISSAN controller to select each item to be
set.
Display settings
Select the “Display” key. On the screen above,
select the “Display Adjustment” key. The Display
Adjustment screen will appear.
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