engine NISSAN MAXIMA 2016 A36 / 8.G Owners Manual

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0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear .......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 Instrument Panel
..................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . ..............0-8
Warning and indicator lights ........................0-9

1. Engine hood (P. 3-20)
2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-36)
3. Windshield (P. 8-20)
4. Power windows (P. 2-51)
5. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key®,keys (P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2)
6. Mirrors, side view camera
(if so equipped) (P. 3-28, 4-9)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-31)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-3)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-31)
10. Headlight and turn signal switch,
replacing bulbs (P. 2-38, 8-27)
11. Fog light switch (P. 2-38)
12. Sonar sensors (if so equipped)
(P. 5-84)
13. Front view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-9)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LII2287
EXTERIOR FRONT
Illustrated table of contents0-3

VQ35DE engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
2. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
6. Fuse block (P. 8-22)
7. Fuse block/Fusible links (P. 8-22)
8. Fusible links (P. 8-22)
9. Battery (P. 8-16)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
11. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
12. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
13. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-15)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LDI2749
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

Warninglight Name Page
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-7
or
Brake warning light 2-8
Charge warning
light
2-8
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-8
Forward emergency
braking system
warning light (if so
equipped)2-9
Low tire pressure
warning light
2-9
Warning
light Name Page
Master warning light 2-10
Power steering
warning light 2-11
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-11
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-11
Indicator
light Name Page
Front fog light indi-
cator light 2-12
Front passenger air
bag status light2-12
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-12
Indicator
light Name Page
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL) 2-12
Security indicator
light2-13
Side light and head-
light indicator light
(green)2-13
Slip indicator light 2-13
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
2-13
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light2-14
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-9

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Operating tips
●The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds
then reactivate the switch.
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
For additional information, refer to “Automatic
drive positioner” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the de-
sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. For additional information, refer to “Pre-
cautions on seat belt usage” in this section. Also,
the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants
to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift
lever is in P (Park) .
LRS2692
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-3

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument Panel..................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .........................................2-7
Checking LED .................................2-7
Warning lights .................................2-7
Indicator lights ................................ 2-12
Audible reminders ............................. 2-14
Vehicle information display ......................... 2-15
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-15
Startup display ................................ 2-16
Drive computer ................................ 2-16
Settings ...................................... 2-17
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-23
Control Panel and vehicle information display
Interaction ....................................... 2-27
Audio ........................................ 2-27
Receiving a call ............................... 2-28
Text Messaging ............................... 2-29Navigation System
............................. 2-31
Navigation Swipe to Meter ......................2-33
Security systems ................................. 2-34
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-34
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-35
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 2-36
Switch operation .............................. 2-36
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-37
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-38
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-38
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-38
Daytime running light system ....................2-40
Instrument brightness control ...................2-41
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-41
Fog light switch ............................... 2-42
Horn ............................................ 2-42
Heated

seats (if so equipped) ...................... 2-43
Climate control seat switch (if so equipped) .........2-44
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .............2-45
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-45
Power outlet ..................................... 2-46

19. Cruise control main/Intelligent CruiseControl (ICC) (if so equipped) set
switches (P. 5-40, 5-42)
20. Hood release (P. 3-20)
21. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
22. Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-45)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-45)
Trunk release switch (P. 3-21)
Rear power sunshade switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-57)
23. Instrument brightness control
(P. 2-38)/Twin trip odometer reset
switch (P. 2-3)
* Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Warning lights and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information display/Odometer/Twin trip odometer
4. Speedometer 5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
LIC3191
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev engine into
the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, reduce engine speed. Operating the
engine in the red zone may cause serious
engine damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
1when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual for
immediate action required.
LIC3114LIC3189
Instruments and controls2-5

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightPower steering warning lightSecurity indicator light
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeSide light and headlight indicator light (green)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightFront fog light indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Forward emergency braking system warning light
(if so equipped)Front passenger air bag status lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
CHECKING LED
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and place the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
,,,,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
Anti-lock Braking System(ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates and
then turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls2-7