coolant NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Owners Manual

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

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 lights ................................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 .......2-16
Startup display ................................ 2-16
Drive computer ................................ 2-17
Settings ...................................... 2-17
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-25
Control Panel and vehicle information display
Interaction ....................................... 2-29
Audio ........................................ 2-29
Receiving a call ............................... 2-30
Text Messaging ............................... 2-31Navigation System
............................. 2-33
Navigation Swipe to Meter ......................2-36
Security systems ................................. 2-36
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-36
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-37
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 2-39
Switch operation .............................. 2-39
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-40
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-41
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-42
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-42
Daytime running light system ....................2-44
Instrument brightness control ...................2-45
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-45
Fog light switch ............................... 2-46
Horn ............................................ 2-46
Climate

controlled seat switches (if so equipped) ....2-46
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..............2-47
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) .......2-48
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-49
E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped) ................2-49

17. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-10)
18. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System(P. 4-30)
Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-40)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-42)
19. Tilt and telescopic steering (P. 3-26)
20. Audio control switches* Vehicle information display control
switches (P. 2-16)
21. Hood release (P. 3-21)
22. Fuse box (P. 8-18)
23. Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-49)
Trunk release switch (P. 3-22)
Rear power sunshade switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-61)
24. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-42) Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-4)
*: 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 and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information displayOdometer
Twin trip odometer
4. Speedometer 5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
LIC3191
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

Changing the display
Push the TRIP RESET
2switch on the left side
of the instrument panel to change the display as
follows:
Trip
→ Trip→Odometer Mileage →
Trip
Resetting the trip odometer
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
2for more
than 1 second resets the currently displayed trip
odometer to zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to empty
information is also available. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.
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.
LIC3536LIC3538
Instruments and controls2-5

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.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
The low fuel warning message shows in the ve-
hicle information display when the amount of fuel
in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters 0 (Empty) . The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
● For additional information, refer to
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.
LIC2222
2-6Instruments and controls

MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control
Press thefan speed control buttons to
manually control the fan speed.
Press the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
Press theair recirculation button to recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. The
indicator light on the button will come on.
The air recirculation cannot be activated when
the air conditioner is in the
front defrosting
mode.
Fresh air intake
Press thefresh air intake button to draw
outside air into the passenger compartment.
Air flow control
Pressing the MODE button manually controls air
flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows mainly from center and
side vents.
— Air flows mainly from center andside vents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outletsand partly from defroster.
— Air flows mainly from defrosterand foot outlets.
To turn system off
Press the ON-OFF button.
Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch
For additional information, refer to “Rear window
and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster
switch” in the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.
OPERATING TIPS
●When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera-
ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.
● Keep the moonroof (if so equipped) closed
while the air conditioner is in operation.
● If you feel that the air flow mode you have
selected and the outlets the air is coming out
do not match, select the
mode.
● When you change the air flow mode, you
may feel air flow from the feet vents for just a
moment. This is not a malfunction. The sunload sensor, located on the driver’s side
of the instrument panel, helps the system main-
tain a constant temperature. Do not put anything
on or around this sensor.
LHA3554
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-27

FEB system operation.......................... 5-58
Turning the FEB system on/off . . ................5-60
FEB system limitations ......................... 5-60
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-61
System malfunction ............................ 5-62
System maintenance ........................... 5-62
Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) (if
so equipped) ..................................... 5-63
PFCW system operation .......................5-65
Turning the PFCW system on/off ................5-66
PFCW system limitations .......................5-67
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-69
System malfunction ............................ 5-70
System maintenance ........................... 5-71
Driver Attention Alert (if so equipped) ...............5-72
Driver Attention Alert system operation ...........5-73
How to enable/disable the Driver Attention
Alert system .................................. 5-74
Driver Attention Alert system limitations ..........5-74
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-75
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-76
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-77
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-78Power steering
................................... 5-79
Brake system .................................... 5-79
Brake precautions ............................. 5-79
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-80
Brake assist .................................. 5-81
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-81
Brake force distribution ........................ 5-83
Integrated Dynamics-control Module (if so
equipped) ....................................... 5-84
Active trace control ............................ 5-84
Active engine brake ............................ 5-84
Active ride control ............................. 5-84
Front and Rear Sonar System (if so equipped) .......5-85
System

operation .............................. 5-86
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-87
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-87
Antifreeze ..................................... 5-87
Battery ....................................... 5-87
Draining of coolant water .......................5-87
Tire equipment . . .............................. 5-87
Special winter equipment .......................5-88
Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-88
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .............5-88

The system indicatorsAwill appear when the
vehicle moves closer to an object.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-
icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole or use the remote keyless entry function on
the Intelligent Key.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) , check the
antifreeze to assure proper winter protection. For
additional information, refer to “Engine cooling
system” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi-
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked
regularly. For additional information, refer to “Bat-
tery” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle. For additional information, refer to “Changing
engine coolant” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry pave-
ment. However, the performance of these
tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
and icy conditions. If you operate your ve-
hicle on snowy or icy roads, NISSAN recom-
mends the use of MUD & SNOW or ALL
SEASON TIRES on all four wheels. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for the tire type, size, speed rating and
availability information.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However, some U.S.
states and Canadian provinces prohibit their
use. Check local, state and provincial laws
before installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
LSD2137
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
Starting and driving5-87

4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground FaultInterrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110-
volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least2-4hours, depending on outside
temperatures, to properly warm the engine
coolant. Use an appropriate timer to turn the
engine block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and prop- erly store the cord to keep it away from
moving parts.
ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION
This system uses three microphones1located
inside the vehicle to detect engine booming
noises. The system then automatically generates
a noise canceling sound through the speakers
and woofer to reduce engine booming noise.
NOTE:
To operate the active noise cancellation
system properly:
● Do not cover the speakers or woofer.
● Do not cover the microphones. ●
Do not change or modify speakers including
the woofer and any audio related compo-
nents such as the amplifier.
● Do not make any modification including
sound deadening or modifications around
the microphones, speakers, or woofer.
ACTIVE SOUND CONTROL
Active sound control enhances existing engine
sounds according to the engine speed and driv-
ing modes through the speakers and woofer.
Front and rear microphones
LSD2637
ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION/
ACTIVE SOUND CONTROL (if so
equipped)
Starting and driving5-89

CAUTION
●CVT models cannot be push-started or
tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
● Do not push start this vehicle. The
three-way catalyst may be damaged. If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading) or if
you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc., take the following steps.
WARNING
●
Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is still hot. When the radiator
cap is removed, pressurized hot water
will spurt out, possibly causing serious
injury.
● Do not open the hood if steam is com-
ing out.
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to
P (Park) .
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air conditioner
temperature control to maximum hot and fan
control to high speed. 3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or cool-
ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not
open the hood further until no steam or
coolant can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the en-
gine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
gine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan
can start at any time.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
6-10In case of emergency