engine NISSAN MAXIMA 2018 Owner´s Manual

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
in this section. NISSAN recommends the
use of an energy conserving oil in order to
improve fuel economy.Select only engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standard-
ization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which do
not have the specified quality label should
not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important to select the engine oil
viscosity based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscos-
ity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or
its equivalent for the reason described in
“Change intervals.”
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Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Using en-
gine oil and filters that are not of the speci-
fied quality, or exceeding recommended oil
and filter change intervals could reduce
engine life. Damage to the engine caused
by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have
to change the oil before the first recom-
mended change interval. Oil and filter
change intervals depend upon how you
use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions
may require more frequent oil and filter
changes:∙ repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures
∙ driving in dusty conditions
∙ extensive idling
∙ stop and go commuting For additional information, refer to the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and Genu-
ine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type ND-OIL8
or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
may cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and may require
the replacement of all air conditioner
system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does
not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain
government regulations require the recov-
ery and recycling of any refrigerant during
automotive air conditioner system service.
A NISSAN dealer has the trained techni-
cians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system re-
frigerant.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer when servicing your air conditioner
system.
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ENGINE
ModelVQ35DE
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60°
Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.760 x 3.205 (95.5 x 81.4)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 213.45 (3,498)
Firing order 1–2–3–4–5–6
Idle speed
No adjustment is necessary.
CVT in N (Neutral) position
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed)
CO%atidle
Spark plug
FXE22HR11
Spark plug gap (Nominal) in (mm) 0.043 (1.1)
Camshaf t operation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
SPECIFICATIONS
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When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-
hicle in another country,you should first
find out if the fuel available is suitable for
your vehicle's engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too
low may cause engine damage. All gaso-
line vehicles must be operated with un-
leaded gasoline. Therefore, avoid taking
your vehicle to areas where appropriate
fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of
your vehicle to another country, state,
province or district, it may be necessary
to modif y the vehicle to meet local laws
and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards
vary according to the country, state, prov-
ince or district; therefore, vehicle specifica-
tions may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into an-
other country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, trans-
portation and registration are the re-
sponsibility of the user. NISSAN is not re-
sponsible for any inconvenience that
may result.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate is attached as shown. This number is
the identification for your vehicle and is
used in the vehicle registration.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
The vehicle identification number is lo-
cated as shown.
TI1050MLTI0070
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
IN ANOTHER COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The number is stamped on the engine as
shown.
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION
LABEL
The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certifi-
cation label is affixed as shown. This label
contains valuable vehicle information, such
as: (GVWR), (GAWR), month and year of
manufacture, (VIN), etc. Review it carefully.
EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION LABEL
The emission control information label is
attached to the underside of the hood as
shown.
LTI2133WTI0172WTI0188
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cp.aspx?lang=eng (English speakers)
or https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-
Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-
cp.aspx?lang=fra (French speakers)
Additional information concerning
motor vehicle safety may be ob-
tained from Transport Canada’s
Road Safety Information Centre at
1-800-333-0371 or online at
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English
speakers) or
www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers).
To notif y NISSAN of any safety con-
cerns please contact our Consumer
Information Centre toll free at 1-800-
387-0122.
Due to legal requirements in some states
and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may
be required to be in what is called the
“ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the ready condition can
be obtained by ordinary usage of the ve-
hicle.
If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready” condi-
tion. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test
readiness condition. Place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink af ter 20 seconds, the I/M test condi-
tion is “ready”. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready con-
dition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.This vehicle is equipped with an EDR. The
main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain collision or near collision-like situa-
tions, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record
data related to vehicle dynamics and
safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this
vehicle is designed to record such data as:
∙ How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
∙ Whether or not the driver and passen- ger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
∙ How far (if at all) the driver was depress- ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
∙ How fast the vehicle was traveling.
∙ Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better un-
derstanding of the circumstances in which
collisions and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR
data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
nontrivial collision situation occurs; no data
are recorded by the EDR under normal driv-
ing conditions and no personal data (e.g.
name, gender, age and collision location)
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
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11 Index
A
Active noise cancellation Active sound enhancement ......5-95
ActiveRideControl(ARC)..........5-89
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-43
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)............... .1-49
Airbagwarninglight..........1-60, 2-13
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-60, 2-13
Air cleaner ...................8-15
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-29
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations .........10-2,10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations .........10-2,10-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-28
Heater and air conditioner
controls ..................4-29
Servicing air conditioner ........4-32
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-39
Anchor point locations ...........1-26
Antenna ....................4-33
Antifreeze ...................5-93 Anti-lock brake warning light
........2-9
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-83
Armrests.................... .1-7
Audible reminders ..............2-16
Autolightswitch ...............2-46
Automatic Automatic drive
positioner ........3-30,3-31,3-32,3-33
Automatic power window switch . . .2-62
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-28
Automatic door locks .............3-6
Automatic drive
positioner ..........3-30,3-31,3-32,3-33
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) ....................2-9,5-58
B
Battery..................5-93,8-12 Charge warning light ...........2-10
Battery replacement ............8-20
Keyfob...................8-20
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-21
Before starting the engine .........5-14
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-14
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-23
Booster seats .................1-39
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-83
Brakefluid.................8-10
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-24
Brakesystem...............5-83 Brakewarninglight............2-9
Brakewearindicators.......2-16,8-17
Parking brake operation
........5-22
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-17
Brakeassist..................5-84
Brakefluid...................8-10
Brakes......................8-17
Brakesystem.................5-83
Break-in schedule ..............5-78
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-48
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-8
Bulb replacement ..............8-24
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
Car phone or CB radio ............4-33
Check tire pressure .............2-29
C

hildrestraints.......1-19, 1-20, 1-22, 1-24 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System.............1-24
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-22, 1-28, 1-35, 1-39
Top tether strap anchor point
locations................. .1-26
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-16
Cleaningexteriorandinterior .....7-2,7-4

Climatecontrolseatswitch.........2-50
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-11
Coldweatherdriving.............5-93
Console box ..................2-58
Console light ..................2-67
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-16
Transmission shif t selector lock
release....................5-20
Control panel and vehicle information
displayinteraction...............2-32
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-29
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-8
Cruisecontrol..................5-41
Cupholders ..................2-59
D
Daytime Running Light System .......2-47
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-45
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-48 Display......................2-17
Door locks
..................3-4,3-5
Drivebelt ....................8-14
Drive Mode Selector ..............5-23
Drive positioner,
Automatic..........3-30,3-31,3-32,3-33
Drive Sport Mode Selector ..........5-22
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-93
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-16
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-4
Drivingthevehicle...............5-16
E
E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH .............2-54
Economy - fuel .................5-80
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-13,6-2
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-18
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Engine cooling system ..........8-4 Engine oil
...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..........10-2,10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light . . . .2-10
Engine oil viscosity .............10-6
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-14
Engine Block Heater .............5-94
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
EventDatarecorders ............10-19
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-55
Eyeglasscase.................2-58
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire......................6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
f
luid......................8-9
Engine coolant ...............8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Powersteeringfluid............8-10
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
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Foglightswitch................2-49
Foldingrearseat.................1-5
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-49
Front and rear sonar system........5-89
Front-door pocket ..............2-56
Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Frontseats................... .1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-80
Fuel-filler cap ................3-23
Fuel-filler lid .................3-23
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation .......10-2,10-3
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-32
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5-79
Fuel-filler door .................3-23
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses .......................8-18
Fusiblelinks...................8-19
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . . .2-68, 2-69, 2-70, 2-71, 2-71, 2-72
Gascap.....................3-23
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ..............2-4,2-5
Tachometer .................2-6 Trip odometer
.............2-4,2-5
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-57
Gloveboxlock.................2-57
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-45
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-45
Headlights ...................8-22
Headrestraints................. .1-7
Heatedseats..................2-51
Heated seat switches .............2-51
Heated steering wheel switch .......2-52
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-28
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-29
Heater operation .............4-30
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . .4-28
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . . .2-68, 2-69, 2-70, 2-71, 2-71, 2-72
Hood ...................... .3-21
Horn.......................2-50
I
Ignition Switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-10
Immobilizer system ...........2-41,5-14
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
In-cabinmicrofilter..............8-16
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-80Indicator
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-13
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .................2-8,2-14
Informationdisplay..............2-17
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-28
Instrument brightness control .......2-48
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-48
Integrated Dynamics-control Module. . .5-88
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .......5-43
Intelligent Drive Alertness (I-DA) ......5-75
Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) ........5-88
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)......................5-65
Intelligent
Key system
Key operating range ............3-8
Key operation ................3-9
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-13
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-16
Warning signals ..............3-16
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) ........5-88
Interiorlight...................2-66
Interiortrunklidrelease...........3-22
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-24
J
Jumpstarting...............6-8,8-14
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K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ........8-20
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-13
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-6
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-3
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label . .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) .........1-60
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System............... .1-24
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-12
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-60, 2-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-24
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-8
Bulb replacement .............8-24
Charge warning light ...........2-10 Console light
................2-67
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-24
Foglights..................8-23
Foglightswitch..............2-49
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-45
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-45
Headlights .................8-22
Interiorlight.................2-66
Lightbulbs.................8-22
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light .....................2-28
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-52
Personal lights ...............2-68
Security indicator light ..........2-15
Spotlights(Seemaplight)........2-67
Trunklight..................2-68
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminder s...............2-8,2-14
Lights ......................8-22 Maplights..................2-67
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Door locks ................3-4,3-5
Gloveboxlock...............2-57
Power door locks ..............3-5
Trunk lid lock opener lever ........3-22
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-32
Lowfuelwarninglight.........2-12,2-28
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light .......................2-28
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13 M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-18
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-13
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-14
Maplights....................2-67
Memory Seat ........3-30,3-31,3-32,3-33
Meters and gauges ...............2-4
Instrument brightness control .....2-48
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . .3-28
Outsidemirrorcontrol..........3-29
Outsidemirrors..............3-29
Vanitymirror................3-28
Mirrors......................3-28
Moonroof ....................2-63
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-22
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........
3-2,3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-13
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