headlights NISSAN MAXIMA 2014 A35 / 7.G User Guide

Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pressing and holding the
button on the
Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for a
period of time.
The panic alarm stops when: ● It has run for a period of time, or
● Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key.
● The request switch on the driver or passen-
ger door has been pushed and the Intelligent
Key is in range of the door handle.
Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-
vated using the Intelligent Key.
To deactivate: Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds.
The hazard warning lights will flash 3 times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
deactivated.
To activate: Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds once
more. The hazard warning lights will flash once and the
horn will sound once to confirm that the horn
beep feature has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si-
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving unex-
pectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelligent
Key or to help prevent the vehicle from being
stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds from inside and
outside the vehicle and a warning is displayed in
the instrument panel.
When a chime or beep sounds or a warning is
displayed, be sure to check the vehicle and the
Intelligent Key.
See the “Troubleshooting guide” that follows and
“Vehicle information display” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.
WPD0361WPD0362
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-15

AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims during night time conditions and ac-
cording to the intensity of the headlights of the
vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare
feature is activated when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
1or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.
Type A
The indicator light2will illuminate when the
automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
With the ignition switch placed in the ON posi-
tion, press the
button as described:
● To turn off the anti-glare feature, press
the
button. The indicator light will turn
off.
● To turn on the anti-glare feature, press
the
button again. The indicator light
will turn on. For information on the compass display (if so
equipped) , see “Compass display” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
Type A
WPD0446
MIRRORS
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-25

OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Move the small switch
1to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position
using the large switch
2.
WARNING
● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
Automatic anti-glare outside mirror
(Driver’s side only) (if so equipped)
The driver’s outside mirror will automatically dim
during nighttime conditions to reduce the glare
from the headlights of trailing vehicles. The auto-
matic anti-glare feature operates only when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
The automatic anti-glare feature will be on when
starting the vehicle. The indicator light on the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror will illuminate
when the automatic anti-glare feature is on. To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press:
● the O button on rearview mirror without
compass (Type B) .
● the
button on rearview mirror with
compass (Type C) .
The indicator light will turn off.
To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again,
press: ● the | button on rearview mirror without
compass (Type B) .
● the
button on rearview mirror
equipped with compass (Type C) .
The indicator light will turn on.
For information on the automatic anti-glare rear-
view mirror, see “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” in this section.
Reverse tilt-down feature (if so
equipped)
The reverse tilt-down feature will turn both out-
side mirror surfaces downward to provide better
rear visibility close to the vehicle when the small
switch is in either the L or R position.
LPD0237
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-27

Menu ItemResult
Comfort & Convenience Select the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller, then select the “Comfort” key. The Comfort settings screen will be displayed.
You can set the following operating conditions by selecting the desired item using the NISSAN controller. The indicator light (box at
the right of the selected item) alternately turns on and off each time the item is touched or the ENTER button is pressed. Indicator light
is illuminated—ON, Indicator light is not illuminated — OFF.
Auto Interior Illumination Select to turn on or 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. After selecting the item, turn the NISSAN controller or touch the “+”
or “-” key to change the setting. The available delays are 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 automatically 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 reques t
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 one minute.
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 placing the ignition switch in 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 placing the ignition switch in the ACC position, the steering wheel moves to
the previous position.
Return All Settings to Default Select to change all the comfort systems to their default settings.
Language/Units Adjusts the language shown in the display. Available settings are “English”, “Français”, “or “Español”. Adjusts the unit settings shown
on the display. Available settings are “US” (mi,°F,MPG) and “Metric (km, °C, L/100 km))”.
OFF BUTTON
To change the display brightness, press
the
OFF button. Pressing the button again
will change the display to the day
or the night
display. The brightness can then be
adjusted using the NISSAN controller.
The display brightness can also be adjusted us-
ing the + (brighter) button or the (dimmer)
button. If no operation is done within 10 seconds, the
display will return to the previous display.
Press and hold the
OFF button for more
than 2 seconds to turn the display off. Press the
button again to turn the display on.
4-10Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Menu ItemResult
Others Select the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller. Voice Recognition, language and units setting screen will be displayed.
Comfort Select the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller, then select the “Comfort” key. The Comfort settings screen will be displayed. You
can set the following operating conditions by selecting the desired item using the NISSAN controller. The indicator light (box at the right
of the selected item) alternately turns on and off each time the item is touched or the ENTER button is pressed. Indicator light is
illuminated—ON, Indicator light is not illuminated — OFF.
Auto Interior Illumi-
nation Select to turn on or off the illumination of the interior lights when any door is unlocked.
Light Sensitivity Select to adjust the sensitivity of the automatic headlights higher (right) or lower (left) . After selecting the item, turn the NISSAN controller or touch the “+” or “-” key to change the setting.
Light Off Delay Select to change the duration of the automatic headlight off timer. After selecting the item, turn the NISSAN controller or touch the “+ ”or
“-” key to change the setting. The available delays are 0, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 seconds.
Speed Sensing
Wiper Interval Select to turn on or turn off the wiper interval adjusted automatically according to the vehicle speed.
Selective Door Un-
lock 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 one minute.
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 placing the ignition switch in 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 placing the ignition switch in the ACC position, the steering wheel moves to the previous
position.
Return All Settings
to Default Select to change all the comfort systems to their default settings.
Language & Units Adjusts the language and unit settings shown on the display.
4-18Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions ...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-9
Changing engine coolant ........................8-9
Engine oil ........................................ 8-10
Checking engine oil level .......................8-10
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-11
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-12
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ......8-12
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-13
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-13
Brake fluid .................................... 8-14
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-14
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-14
Battery .......................................... 8-15
Jump starting ................................. 8-16
Variable voltage control system .....................8-17
Drive belt ........................................ 8-17
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-18Replacing spark plugs
......................... 8-18
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-19
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 8-19
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-20
Cleaning ..................................... 8-20
Replacing .................................... 8-20
Brakes .......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-22
Engine compartment ........................... 8-22
Passenger compartment .......................8-24
Battery replacement .............................. 8-26
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................8-26
Lights ........................................... 8-27
Headlights .................................... 8-27
Front

park/turn/sidemarker light .................8-28
Fog lights (if so equipped) ......................8-28
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-28
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-32
Tire pressure . . . ............................... 8-32
Tire labeling ................................... 8-36
Types of tires .................................. 8-39
Tire chains .................................... 8-40
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-40

When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
Lights*Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation* Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km).
Tires* Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If neces-
sary, adjust the pressure in all tires, including the
spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully
for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
● For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a dam-
aged windshield repaired by a qualified repair
facility.
Windshield wiper blades* Check for cracks or
wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when per-
forming periodic maintenance, cleaning the ve-
hicle, etc.
Additional information on the following
items with an “*” is found later in this sec-
tion.
Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth
operation and make sure the pedal does not bind
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat away
from the pedal. Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth opera-
tion. If the brake pedal suddenly goes down fur-
ther than normal, the pedal feels spongy or the
vehicle seems to take longer to stop, see a
NISSAN dealer immediately. Keep the floor mat
away from the pedal.
Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
P (Park) position mechanism: On a fairly
steep hill check that the vehicle is held securely
with the shift lever in the P (Park) position without
applying any brakes.
Parking brake Check the parking brake opera-
tion regularly. The vehicle should be securely held
on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake
applied. If the parking brake needs adjustment,
see a NISSAN dealer.
Seats Check seat position controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure they
operate smoothly and all latches lock securely in
every position. Check that the head restraints
move up and down smoothly and the lock knobs
(if so equipped) hold securely in all adjustable
positions.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3

or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of In-
dustry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.HEADLIGHTS
Replacing the xenon headlight bulb (if
so equipped)
WARNING
cHIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they pro-
duce a high voltage. To prevent an electric
shock, never attempt to modify or disas-
semble. Always have your xenon head-
lights replaced at a NISSAN dealer. For
additional information, see “Headlight
and turn signal switch” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section.
Replacing the halogen headlight bulb
(if so equipped)
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. Be-
cause the headlight assembly must be removed
from the vehicle for bulb replacement, see your
NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
●Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is
necessary, contact a NISSAN dealer.
● Do not leave the headlight assembly
open without a bulb installed for a long
period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke,
etc. entering the headlight body may
affect bulb performance. Remove the
bulb from the headlight assembly just
before a replacement bulb is installed.
● Only touch the base when handling the
bulb. Never touch the glass envelope.
Touching the glass could significantly
affect bulb life and/or headlight
performance.
● High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not
a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer.
LIGHTS
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-27

FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-22
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-21
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fueloctanerating...............9-4
Loosefuelcapwarning........2-25,3-21
Fuses.......................8-22
Fusiblelinks ...................8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver....................2-54
Gascap .....................3-21
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-5
Generalmaintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-42
Gloveboxlock..................2-42
Grocery hooks ..................2-43
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth® ...............4-92,4-106
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-30 Headlight control switch
............2-31
Headlights ....................8-27
Head restraints Active Head Restraint .........1-8,1-15
Heated seats ...............2-35,2-37
Heated steering wheel .............2-37
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-30,4-34
Heater operation ...........4-31,4-35
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver .......2-54
Hood release ...................3-18
Horn .......................2-35
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch .........5-7
Image viewer ...................4-19
Immobilizer system .........2-27,3-3,5-10
Important vehicle information label .......9-10
In-cabin microfilter ................8-19
Increasing fuel economy .............5-22
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-10
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-26
Instrument brightness control ..........2-34
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-3
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-34
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-8
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanicalkey ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation .......3-13Troubleshooting guide
............3-16
Warning signals ...............3-16
Interiorlight....................2-51
Interior trunk lid release .............3-20
iPod® Player ...............4-79,4-82
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-27
J
Jump starting ...................6-8
K
Keyfob battery replacement ...........8-26
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13
Keys, For Intelligent Key system .........
3-2
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-10
Emission control information label .....9-10
Engine serial number ............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-10
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-57
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-27
10-3

License plateInstalling the license plate ..........9-11
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-57,2-14
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-10
Bulb replacement ..............8-28
Chargewarninglight ............2-11
Foglightswitch ...............2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-30
Headlightcontrolswitch ..........2-31
Headlights..................8-27
Interiorlight..................2-51
Lightbulbs..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-24
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-52
Security indicator light ............2-16
Spotlights (See map light) .........2-53
Trunklight ..................2-54
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-10
Lights Maplights ..................2-53
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Door locks ...................3-4
Gloveboxlock................2-42
Power door locks ...............3-5
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-19
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-25,3-21
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-13,2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-24
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12 M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-23
Underthehoodandvehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-15
Maplights ....................2-53
Map pocket ....................2-39
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-34
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-26
Outside mirror control ............3-28
Outside mirrors ...............3-28
Vanity mirror .................3-26
Moonroof .....................2-47
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-27, 3-3, 5-10
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-116
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-4
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2 Changing engine oil
.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engine oil ...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Outside mirror control ..............3-28
Outside mirrors .................3-28
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-26
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-26
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-18
Parking/parking on hills ...........
5-23
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system ....4-92,
4-106
Power Power door locks ...............3-5
Power outlet .................2-39
Power rear windows .............2-45
Power steering fluid .............8-13
Power steering system ...........5-24
Power windows ...............2-44
Rear power windows ............2-45
Precautions Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-25,1-31,1-36,1-40
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-16
10-4