trunk release NISSAN MAXIMA 2016 A36 / 8.G Owners Manual

1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-38)
2. High-mounted stop light (P. 8-27)
3. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-21)
4. Trunk lid (P. 3-21)
5. Exterior trunk lid release/request button(P. 3-6)
6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)
7. Fuel-filler door, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-23, 9-2)
8. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-3)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
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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.
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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
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. Engine start operation
2. No Key Detected
3. Shift to Park
4. Key Battery Low
5. Engine start operation for Intelligent Key sys-tem (if I-Key battery level is low)
6. Key ID Incorrect
7. Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s Manual
8. Release Parking Brake
9. Low Fuel
10. Low Washer Fluid
11. Door/Trunk Open
12. I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
13. Loose Fuel Cap
14. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s Manual
15. Tire Pressure Low – Add Air
16. Sensor
17. Park Sensor 18. Driver Attention Alert Malfunction (if so
equipped)
19. Alarm - Time for a break? (if so equipped)
20. Driver Attention Alert - Take a Break? (if so equipped)
21. Illumination Brightness Control
22. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse (if so equipped)
23. Power will turn off to save the battery
24. Power turned off to save the battery
25. Reminder: Turn OFF headlights
26. Chassis Control System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
27. Oil and Filter
28. Tire
29. Other
30. Cruise indicators
31. Transmission Shift Position Indicator
32. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
33. BSW/RCTA system malfunction: See Own- er’s Manual (if so equipped)
34. FEB/PFCW system malfunction: See Own- er’s Manual (if so equipped) 35. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system ON
indicator (if so equipped)
36. SPORT
37. Outside Temperature Display
38. Low Outside Temperature Alert
Engine start operation
This indicator appears when the shift lever is in
the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will start by
pushing the ignition switch with the brake pedal
depressed. You can start the engine from any
position of the ignition switch.
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent Key is
left outside the vehicle with the ignition switch in
the ON position. Make sure the Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
Shift to Park
This warning illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ACC or OFF position and the shift lever
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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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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® . .......................3-2
Doors ............................................3-3
Locking with key ................................3-4
Locking with inside lock knob ....................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch . . . ..........3-5
Automatic door locks ...........................3-5
Child safety rear door lock .......................3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ...........................3-6
Operating range ................................3-7
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...................3-8
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Operation ..............3-8
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ...................................... 3-11
Warning signals ............................... 3-15
Troubleshooting guide ......................... 3-16
Remote Engine Start .............................. 3-18
Remote engine start operating range . . . .........3-18
Remote starting the vehicle .....................3-18
Extending engine run time ......................3-19
Canceling a remote start .......................3-19Conditions the remote start will not work
.........3-19
Hood ........................................... 3-20
Trunk lid ......................................... 3-21
Opener operation .............................. 3-21
Interior trunk lid release ........................ 3-22
Interior trunk access ........................... 3-22
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-23
Opening the fuel-filler door .....................3-23
Fuel-filler cap ................................. 3-23
Steering wheel ................................... 3-25
Manual operation (if so equipped) ...............3-25
Automatic operation (if so equipped)............. 3-26
Sun visors ....................................... 3-27
Vanity mirrors ................................. 3-27
Mirrors .......................................... 3-28
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror .............3-28
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-28
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) ..........3-30
Memory

storage function ....................... 3-30
Entry/exit function ............................. 3-31
System operation .............................. 3-31

Mechanical key
The Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key,
which can be used in case of a discharged bat-
tery.
To remove the mechanical key, release the lock
knob on the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into
the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to
the lock position.
The mechanical key can be used for operation in
the same way as an ordinary key.
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key installed
in the Intelligent Key slot.
For additional information, refer to “Doors” in this
section and “Storage” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
Valet hand-off
When you have to leave a key with a valet, give
them the Intelligent Key itself and keep the me-
chanical key with you to protect your belongings.
To prevent the glove box and the trunk from being
opened during valet hand-off, follow the proce-
dures below. 1. Push the trunk cancel switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli- gent Key.
3. Lock the glove box and the trunk pass- through with the mechanical key.
4. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet and keep the mechanical key with you.
For additional information, refer to “Trunk lid” in
this section, “Storage” in the “Instruments and
controls” section and “Seats” in the “Safety –
seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” section of this manual. When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be opened
using the inside or outside door handles. The
doors must be unlocked to open the doors.
WARNING
●
Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
● Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
SPA1951
DOORS
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Releasing the trunk lid
Press thebutton for longer than 1 second
to open the trunk lid. The trunk release button will
not operate when the ignition switch is in the ON
position or when the trunk cancel switch is in the
OFF position. For additional information, refer to
“Cancel switch” in this section.
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 1 second.
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 is pushed and the Intelligent Key is
in range of the door handle.
● The trunk open request switch is pressed
while the Intelligent key is in range of the
trunk request switch area and the doors are
locked.
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●The remote start buttonis not pressed
and held within 5 seconds of pressing the
lock button.
● The brake is pressed.
● The doors are not closed and locked.
● The trunk or back door is open.
● The I–Key Indicator Light
remains
solid in the vehicle information display.
● The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the
vehicle.
●
Two remote vehicle starts, or a single remote
start with an extension, have already been used.
● The vehicle is not in P (Park) .
● There is a detected registered key already
inside of the vehicle.
● The Remote Start function has been
switched to the OFF position in Vehicle Set-
tings of the vehicle information display. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual.
The remote engine start may display a warning or
indicator in the vehicle information display. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle informa-
tion display” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.1Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver side instrument panel. The
hood will spring up slightly.
2Push the lever at the front of the hood to the
side as illustrated with your fingertips and
raise the hood.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make
sure it locks into place.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
LPD2354
HOOD
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WARNING
●Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
● Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
OPENER OPERATION
To open the trunk lid, push the opener switch.
To close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid
down securely.
NOTE:
You can open the trunk lid with the Intelli-
gent Key. For additional information, refer
to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in this sec-
tion.
Cancel switch
When the cancel switch located inside the glove
box is OFF, the trunk lid cannot be opened with
the trunk lid release switch or with the Intelligent
Key.
LPD2080LPD0186
TRUNK LID
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