NISSAN MAXIMA 2016 A36 / 8.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: NISSAN, Model Year: 2016, Model line: MAXIMA, Model: NISSAN MAXIMA 2016 A36 / 8.GPages: 401, PDF Size: 4.66 MB
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is not in P (Park) position. Also, a chime sounds
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF
position.
If this warning illuminates, move the shift lever to
the P (Park) position and start the engine.
Key Battery Low
This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the battery
with a new one. For additional information, refer
to “Battery replacement” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Engine start operation for Intelligent Key
system (if I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of the
Intelligent Key is low and when the Intelligent Key
system and the vehicle are not communicating
normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch with the
Intelligent Key while depressing the brake pedal.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key® battery discharge” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition switch is
placed from the OFF position and the IntelligentKey is not recognized by the system. You cannot
start the engine with an unregistered key.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning illuminates when there is an error
with the system. For additional information, refer
to “Front and rear sonar system” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Release Parking Brake
This warning illuminates in the message area of
the vehicle information display when the parking
brake is set and the vehicle is driven.
Low Fuel
This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the
fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge
reaches 0 (Empty) .
There will be a small re-
serve of fuel in the tank when the fuel
gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty) .
Low Washer Fluid
This warning illuminates when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional informa- tion, refer to “Windshield-washer fluid” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
Door/Trunk Open
This warning illuminates when a door has been
opened.
I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, this light comes on for a period of time
and then turns off.
The I-Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key system. If the
light comes on while the engine is stopped, it may
be impossible to start the engine.
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
you can drive the vehicle. However in these
cases, contact a NISSAN dealer for repair as
soon as possible.
Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is
not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been
refueled. For additional information, refer to
“Fuel-filler cap” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
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Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning illuminates when there is an error
with the system. For additional information, refer
to “Headlight and turn signal switch” in this sec-
tion.
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire pressure
warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire
pressure is detected. The warning appears each
time the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position as long as the low tire pressure warning
light remains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pressures of
all four tires to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label. For additional information, refer to
“Low tire pressure warning light” in this section
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Sensor
This warning illuminates when the sensor is acti-
vated. For additional information, refer to “Front
and rear sonar system” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.Park Sensor
This indicator illuminates when the sensor is ac-
tivated. For additional information, refer to “Front
and rear sonar system” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Driver Attention Alert Malfunction (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the Driver Attention
Alert system is not functioning properly. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Driver Attention
Alert (if so equipped)” in the Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Alarm - Time for a break? (if so equipped)
This indicator appears when the driver enables
the Timer Alert function within the Driving Aids
Settings and the selected set time is expired. The
time is based on ignition on time and can be set
up to six hours.
Driver Attention Alert - Take a Break? (if
so equipped)
This alert appears when the system has detected
that the driver may be displaying fatigue or a lack
of attention.
Illumination Brightness Control
This indicator shows the illumination adjustment
of the instrument panel. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Instrument Brightness Control” in
this section.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse (if
so equipped)
This warning may appear if the extended storage
fuse switch is not pushed in (switched on) . When
this warning appears, push in (switch on) the
extended storage fuse switch to turn off the
warning. For additional information, refer to “Ex-
tended storage switch” in this section.
Power will turn off to save the battery
This message appears in the vehicle information
display after a period of time if the ignition switch
is in ACC or the ON position and if the vehicle is
in P (Park) . For additional information, refer to
“Push-button ignition switch positions” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears after the ignition switch is
automatically turned to off. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Push-button ignition switch po-
sitions” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
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Reminder: Turn OFF headlights
This warning appears when the headlights are
left in the ON position when exiting the vehicle.
Place the headlight switch in the OFF or AUTO
position. For additional information, refer to
“Headlight and turn signal switch” in this section.
Chassis Control System Error: See Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped)
This warning appears if the Integrated Dynamics-
control module detects an error in the Active
Trace Control, Active Engine Brake, or the Active
Ride Control systems. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer. For additional information,
refer to “Integrated Dynamic-control Module, Ac-
tive Trace Control, Active Engine Brake, or the
Active Ride Control” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Oil and Filter
This indicator appears when the customer set
distance comes for changing the engine oil and
filter. You can set or reset the distance for check-
ing or replacing these items. For scheduled main-
tenance items and intervals, see a “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide.”Tire
This indicator appears when the customer set
distance is reached for replacing tires. You can
set or reset the distance for replacing tires.
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, includ-
ing tire pressure checks. For additional
information, refer to “Changing wheels
and tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual. Many fac-
tors including tire inflation, alignment,
driving habits and road conditions affect
tire wear and when tires should be re-
placed. Setting the tire replacement indi-
cator for a certain driving distance does
not mean your tires will last that long. Use
the tire replacement indicator as a guide
only and always perform regular tire
checks. Failure to perform regular tire
checks, including tire pressure checks
could result in tire failure. Serious vehicle
damage could occur and may lead to a
collision, which could result in serious
personal injury or death.
Other
This indicator appears when the customer set
distance is reached for checking or replacing maintenance items other than the engine oil, oil
filter and tires. Other maintenance items can in-
clude such things as air filter or tire rotation. The
distance for checking or replacing the items can
be set or reset.
Cruise indicators
This indicator shows the cruise control system
status.
When cruise control is activated,
will illu-
minate to indicate it is set. The vehicle information
display will also display the speed the cruise
control was set at. If you accelerate past the set
speed, the speed will blink until you either cancel
cruise control or go back to the set speed. If
cruise control is on and cancelled, the speed will
be displayed to show the speed the vehicle will
return to if the resume button his activated.
Transmission Shift Position Indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shift posi-
tion.
CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning illuminates when the there is a prob-
lem with the CVT system. If this warning comes
on, have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
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BSW/RCTA System Malfunction: See
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the Blind Spot
Warning/Rear Cross Traffic Alert systems are not
functioning properly. For additional information,
refer to “Blind Spot Warning system” and “Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
FEB/PFCW System Malfunction: See
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the Forward Emer-
gency Braking/Predictive Forward Collision
warning systems are not functioning properly. For
additional information, refer to “Forward Emer-
gency Braking (FEB)” and “Predictive Forward
Collision Warning (PFCW)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system ON
indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows the Intelligent Cruise Con-
trol (ICC) system status. The status is shown by
the color. For additional information, refer to “In-
telligent Cruise Control (ICC) System” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.SPORT
This indicator illuminates when Sport mode is
activated. The indictor will show on the vehicle
information display for 6 seconds.
Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature display appears in the
center region of he vehicle information display.
For additional information, refer to “Temperature”
in this section.
Low Outside Temperature Alert
This indicator appears if the outside temperature
is below 37°F (3°C) . For additional information,
refer to “Temperature” in this section.
Some of the information and operations available
on the control panel can also be viewed and
operated on the vehicle information display. The
vehicle information display operations can be
conducted with the switches on the steering
wheel.
AUDIO
Useorand selecton the ve-
hicle information display main menu.
The vehicle information display shows the status
for the audio source currently in use.
Some examples of what will be displayed:
● Source
● Artist
● Song
● Album
Pushing the source button will display a list of
available sources to select with the steering
switch controls if they ignition is on, or cycle
through the available audio sources in accessory
mode.
CONTROL PANEL AND VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
INTERACTION
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RECEIVING A CALL
Using Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, a
received phone call can be operated on the ve-
hicle information display as well as on the touch-
screen display.1. When there is an incoming call, the caller information and the operation keys are dis-
played on the vehicle information display.
2. Use
orto highlight the pre-
ferred item and push the OK button to select
the item.
Available keys Action
[Answer] Answers the received phone call.
[Decline] Declines the received phone call.
INFO:
A cellular phone device must be connected and selected among other connected Bluetooth® devices
before hands-free operation. For additional information, refer to the separate Navigation Owner’s
Manual.
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TEXT MESSAGING
Using Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, a
received text message can be operated on the
vehicle information display as well as on the
touch-screen display.
To read/ignore an incoming text1. When a new text message is received, a pop-up window and operation keys will ap-
pear with the sender’s name or phone num-
ber on the vehicle information display.
2. Use
orto highlight the pre-
ferred item and push OKto select the item.
Available keys Action
[Read] View or hear the received message.
[Ignore] Ignore the received message.
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To reply to/exit from a text1. When a new text message is received and [Read] is selected, operation keys are dis-
played on the vehicle information display.
2. Use
orto highlight the pre-
ferred item and push the OK button to select
the item.
Available keys Action
[Reply] Available pre-determined messages will be displayed on the
vehicle information display if the steering switch controls are
used. Further operations, such as voice recognition reply
operation, is available when using the touch-screen display.
[Exit] Ends text message operation and the vehicle information
display will show the previous screen.
INFO
A cellular phone device must be connected and selected from among other connected Bluetooth®
devices before hands-free operation. For additional information, refer to the separate Navigation
Owner’s Manual.
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Turn-by-turn route guidance can be displayed on
the vehicle information display.
To view turn-by-turn route guidance on the ve-
hicle information display, use
orand
scroll to
on the vehicle information display
menu.
City view
City view shows representation of intersections
with road curvature and surroundings.
Lane guidance will appear in the lower right cor-
ner if the data is available for that street. The next
turn and the distance to the next turn are dis-
played on the vehicle information display. A
countdown bar is shown in the arrow. The bar
gets smaller as you get closet to the next turn.
Arrow view
Lane guidance will appear in the lower right cor-
ner, if the data is available for that street.
A turn direction arrow with an icon indicating your
current route location is displayed. A countdown
bar will be shown on the left side of the vehicle
information display. The bar gets smaller as you
get closer to the next turn.
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Compass view
Compass view is displayed when no route is set,
and shows current weather conditions and
speed limit information (if available) .
Far screen view
Far screen view shows destination information,
weather and speed limit information (if available
for the street) .
Navigation settings
The navigation related display settings can be
changed.1. Select
usingorand
push the OK button A menu will display.
2. Using
or, select [Customize
Display] and then select [Navigation Set-
tings].
3. Select the preferred item using
or.
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Available itemsAction
[Alerts] When this item is turned on, the view of the turning point
with an alarm sound will interrupt the displays other than
navigation screen when the vehicle approaches the guide
point.
[Arrow view] When this mode is selected, the Arrow view will be dis-
played on the vehicle information display.
[City view] When this mode is selected, the view on the vehicle infor-
mation display will switch from the Arrow view to the City
view as the vehicle approaches a guide point.
4. Push the OK button to turn on or off the [Alerts] setting or to toggle the view mode between [Arrow] or [City].
NAVIGATION SWIPE TO METER
Turn-by-turn route guidance can also be viewed
in the vehicle information display by using Navi-
gation Swipe to Meter. This can be done by
programming a route, touching the turn-by-turn
route icon on the center display, and swiping
towards the general direction of the vehicle infor-
mation display.
The turn-by-turn route icon will move across the
center display and transfer the route information
to the vehicle information display when the ve-
hicle is not moving.
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