engine NISSAN MAXIMA 2017 A36 / 8.G Owners Manual

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability and may
even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance prob-
lems resulting from modifications may
not be covered under NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket On-Board Diag-
nostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses the
port during normal driving, for example
remote insurance company monitoring,
remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or
engine reprogramming, may cause inter-
ference or damage to vehicle systems. We
do not recommend or endorse the use of
any aftermarket OBD plug-in devices, un-
less specifically approved by NISSAN. The
vehicle warranty may not cover damage
caused by any aftermarket plug-in device.This manual includes information for all features
and equipment available on this model. Features
and equipment in your vehicle may vary depend-
ing on model, trim level, options selected, order,
date of production, region or availability. There-
fore, you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or installed on
your vehicle.
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THIS MANUAL
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are used in the following ways:
WARNING
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hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
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hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures must be followed carefully.
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indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlo-
rate Material – special handling may apply.
For additional information, refer to
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APD1005

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. 3-21)
2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-39)
3. Windshield (P. 8-16)
4. Power windows (P. 2-55)
5. Door locks (P. 3-4)NISSAN Intelligent Key® (P. 3-7)
Keys (P. 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-29) Side view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-9)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-26) Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-26)
8. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-42)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-23)
9. Fog light switch (P. 2-42) Daytime running light system
(if so equipped) (P. 2-42)
10. Front sonar sensors (if so equipped)
(P. 5-85)
11. Front view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-9)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LII2442
EXTERIOR FRONT
Illustrated table of contents0-3

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

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

CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
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.
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 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