headlights NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G User Guide

The power outlet is for powering electrical acces-
sories such as cellular telephones. It is rated at
12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum.
The power outlet is powered only when the igni-
tion switch is in the ACC or ON position.
CAUTION
●The outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use. ●
Only certain power outlets are designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do
not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for addi-
tional information.
● Do not use with accessories that exceed
a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
● Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
● Use power outlets with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
● Avoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights, or rear window
defroster is on.
● Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
● Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may open.
● When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet. The extended storage switch is used when the
vehicle is in transit from the factory. It is located in
the fuse panel to the left of the steering wheel on
the instrument panel. If any electrical equipment
does not operate, ensure the extended storage
switch is pushed fully in place, as shown.
Console Box
WIC1119LDI2758
POWER OUTLET
EXTENDED STORAGE SWITCH
2-50Instruments and controls

NOTE:
The step lights illuminate when the driver
and passenger doors are opened regard-
less of the interior light switch position.
These lights will turn off automatically after
a period of time while doors are open to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
CONSOLE LIGHT
The console light will turn on whenever the park-
ing lights or headlights are illuminated.
The console light brightness can be adjusted
with the illumination brightness control in the
vehicle information display.
MAP LIGHTS
To turn the map lights on, push the switches. To
turn them off, push the switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
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Instruments and controls2-63

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.
Answer back horn feature
If desired, the answer back horn feature can be
deactivated using the Intelligent Key. When it is
deactivated and the LOCK
button is
pushed, the hazard indicator lights flash twice.
When the UNLOCK
button is pushed, nei-
ther the hazard indicator lights nor the horn op-
erates.
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AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims during nighttime 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 in
the ON position.
The indicator light will illuminate when the auto-
matic anti-glare feature is operating.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.
The indicator light
2will illuminate when the
automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the O button. The indicator light will turn off.
To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again,
press the | button again. The indicator light
will turn on.
For additional information, refer to the
“HomeLink® Universal Transceiver” in the “In-
struments and controls” section of this manual.
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.
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MIRRORS
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-29

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions...........................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ................8-3
Engine cooling system .............................8-4
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-5
Changing engine coolant ........................8-5
Engine oil .........................................8-6
Checking engine oil level ........................8-6
Changing engine oil ............................8-7
Changing engine oil filter ........................8-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid .......8-9
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-10
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-10
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-11
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-11
Battery .......................................... 8-12
Jump starting ................................. 8-13
Variable voltage control system .....................8-14
Drive belt ........................................ 8-14
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-15
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-15
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-16In-cabin microfilter
............................. 8-16
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-16
Cleaning ..................................... 8-16
Replacing .................................... 8-17
Brakes .......................................... 8-18
Fuses ........................................... 8-18
Engine compartment ........................... 8-19
Passenger compartment .......................8-20
Battery replacement .............................. 8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................8-21
Lights ........................................... 8-23
Headlights .................................... 8-23
Front park/turn signal/side marker light ...........8-23
Fog lights ..................................... 8-23
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-24
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-26
Tire pressure .................................. 8-26
Tire
labeling ................................... 8-31
Types of tires .................................. 8-33
Tire chains .................................... 8-34
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-34

HEADLIGHTS
For additional information on headlight bulb re-
placement, refer to the instructions outlined in
this section.
Replacing the halogen headlight bulb
(if so equipped)
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb.
They can be replaced from inside the engine
compartment without removing the headlight as-
sembly.
If headlight bulb replacement is required, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
CAUTION
●Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is
necessary, it is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
● 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.
● Use the same number and wattage as
shown in the chart.
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, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Replacing the LED headlight bulb (if
so equipped)
If LED headlight bulb replacement is required, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL/SIDE
MARKER LIGHT
If park, turn signal or side marker light bulb re-
placement is required. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
FOG LIGHTS
For additional information on fog light bulb re-
placement, refer to the instructions outlined in
this section.
Replacing the fog light bulb
If fog light bulb replacement is required, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
CAUTION
● 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.
● When handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
● Use the same number and wattage as
originally installed as shown in the
chart.
LIGHTS
Do-it-yourself8-23

Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch is
released.
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 In-
formation 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 scheduled maintenance, cleaning the ve-
hicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation and make sure the pedal does not
catch or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat
away from the pedal. Brake pedal:
Check the pedal for smooth op-
eration. If the brake pedal suddenly goes down
further than normal, the pedal feels spongy or the
vehicle seems to take longer to stop, have your
vehicle checked immediately. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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, it
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to ensure
they operate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely in every position. Check that the head
restraints/headrests move up and down
smoothly and the locks (if so equipped) hold
securely in all latched positions.
Maintenance and schedules9-3

FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Fuel economy ................5-77
Fuel-filler cap .................3-24
Fuel-filler lid .................3-24
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fuel octane rating ..............10-5
Fuel recommendation .........10-2,10-3
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-29
Fuel efficient driving tips .............5-76
Fuel-filler door ..................3-24
Fuel gauge .....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-18
Fusible links ...................8-19
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Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-64, 2-65, 2-66, 2-67, 2-67, 2-68
Gascap .....................3-24
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-53
Gloveboxlock..................2-53 H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® ....4-30
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-42
Headlight control switch ............2-42
Headlights ....................8-23
Head restraints ..................1-7
Heated seats ...................2-47
Heated seat switches ..............2-47
Heated steering wheel switch .........2-48
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-25
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-26
Heater operation ...............4-27
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-25
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver . . .2-64, 2-65, 2-66, 2-67, 2-67, 2-68
Hood .......................3-21
Horn .......................2-46
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-10
Immobilizer system ............2-37,5-13
Important vehicle information label ......10-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-16
Increasing fuel economy .............5-77
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator ...................5-13 Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)..................2-7,2-12
Information display
................2-15
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-29
Instrument brightness control ..........2-45
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-45
Integrated Dynamics-control Module ......5-84
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system Brake
assist.................5-42
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-8
Key operation .................3-9
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-12
Troubleshooting guide ............3-17
Warning signals ...............3-17
Interior light ....................2-62
Interior trunk lid release .............3-23
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-23
J
Jump starting ................6-8,8-13
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-21
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-12
11-3

KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-3
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Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel ....10-11
Engine serial number ............10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate .....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-59
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-23
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-12
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-59,2-12
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-24
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-7
Bulb replacement ..............8-24
Charge warning light .............2-8
Console light .................2-63
ExteriorandInteriorlights..........8-24
Foglights...................8-23
Foglightswitch ...............2-46
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-42
Headlight control switch ..........2-42
Headlights ..................8-23
Interiorlight..................2-62 Lightbulbs..................8-23
Low tire pressure warning light
........2-9
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-26
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-51
Personal lights ................2-64
Security indicator light ............2-14
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-63
Trunklight ..................2-64
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ................2-7,2-12
Lights.......................8-23 Maplights ..................2-63
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Door locks ...................3-4
Gloveboxlock................2-53
Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-22
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-29
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-11,2-26
Low tire pressure warning light ..........2-9
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-26
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-13
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Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-18
Underthehoodandvehicle .........9-4
Maintenancelog.................9-13 Maintenance requirements
............9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions ....................9-12
Malfunction indicator light ............2-13
Maplights ....................2-63
Mappocket....................2-51
Memory Seat ............3-31,3-33,3-33
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-45
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-29
Outside mirror control ............3-29
Outside mirrors ...............3-29
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anity mirror .................3-28
Mirrors ......................3-29
Moonroof .................2-58,2-58
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........4-20
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NissanConnect
SMServices ...........4-28
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator .....................5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . .2-37, 5-13
NISSAN voice recognition system .......4-30
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) .....10-5
Odometer .....................2-4
11-4