brakes NISSAN MAXIMA 2019 Owner´s Manual

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 and oil filter ..............8-6
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ............................................ 8-10
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) .......................8-11
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-11
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-12
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ............8-12
Battery......................................... 8-13
Jump starting ............................... 8-14
Drive belt ....................................... 8-15
Spark plugs .................................... 8-15
Replacing spark plugs ....................... 8-15
Air cleaner ...................................... 8-16
In-cabin microfilter .......................... 8-16Windshield wiper blades
........................8-17
Cleaning .................................... 8-17
Replacing ................................... 8-17
Brakes.......................................... 8-18
Fuses ........................................... 8-19
Engine compartment ....................... 8-19
Passenger compartment ....................8-20
Battery replacement ........................... 8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................8-22
Lights .......................................... 8-23
Headlights ................................... 8-23
Front park/turn signal/side marker
light ......................................... 8-23
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-23
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-24
Wheels and tires ................................ 8-26
Tire pressure ................................ 8-26
Tire labeling ................................. 8-30
T ypes

of tires ................................ 8-33
Tire chains .................................. 8-34
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-34

If you wax the surface of the hood, be care-
ful not to let wax get into the washer nozzle
D. This may cause clogging or improper
windshield-washer operation. If wax gets
into the nozzle, remove it with a needle or
small pin
C. If the brakes do not operate properly, have
the brakes checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The front and rear disc-type brakes self-
adjust every time the brake pedal is ap-
plied.
WARNING
Have your brake system checked if the
brake pedal height does not return to
normal. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires replacement, a high pitched
scraping or screeching sound will be heard
when the vehicle is in motion. The noise will
be heard whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard. Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other
noise may be heard. Occasional brake
noise during light to moderate stops is nor-
mal and does not affect the function or
performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.
For additional information re-
garding brake inspections, refer to the ap-
propriate maintenance schedule informa-
tion in the “Maintenance and schedules”
section of this manual.”
LDI2731
BRAKES
8-18Do-it-yourself

Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing scheduled maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, 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
operation. 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 imme-
diately. 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 shif t lever in the P (Park)
position without applying any brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation 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 recom-
mended 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 securely 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.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner. Windshield wiper and washer*:
Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery* (for maintenance free batter-
ies): This vehicle is equipped with a sealed
maintenance free battery. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
service.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

11 Index
A
Active noise cancellation Active sound enhancement .....5-140
ActiveRideControl(ARC)..........5-134
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-44
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)................1-51
Airbagwarninglight..........1-64, 2-14
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-64, 2-14
Air cleaner ...................8-16
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-30
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) ..............4-29
Heater and air conditioner
controls ..................4-30
Servicing air conditioner ........4-33
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-44
Anchor point locations ............1-27
Antenna ....................4-34
Antifreeze ...................5-138 Anti-lock brake warning light
........2-9
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .....5-128
Armrests.................... .1-7
Audible reminders ..............2-17
Autolightswitch ...............2-50
Automatic Automatic drive
positioner .......3-33, 3-34, 3-35, 3-36
Automatic power window switch . . .2-71
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-30
Automatic door locks .............3-6
Automatic drive
positioner .........3-33,3-34,3-35,3-36
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) .................2-9,2-13,5-91
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection ............5-99
B
Battery .................5-138,8-13 Charge warning light ...........2-10
Battery replacement .............8-21
Keyfob...................8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-22
Before starting the engine .........5-14
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-15
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-37
Booster seats .................1-40
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . .5-128
Brakefluid .................8-11 Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-24
Brakesystem ..............5-128
Brakewarninglight............2-10
Brakewearindicators.......2-17,8-18
Parking brake operation
........5-22
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-18
Brake Assist .................5-130
Brakefluid ...................8-11
Brakes......................8-18
Brakesystem ................5 -128
Break-in schedule ..............5-123
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-54
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-9
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
-34
Check tire pressure ..............2-31
Childrestraints.......1-20, 1-21, 1-22, 1-25 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System.............1-25
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-22, 1-29, 1-36, 1-40
Top tether strap anchor point
locations................. .1-27
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7

Largerchildren...............1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-11
Pregnant women ..............1-14
Seat belt extenders ............1-19
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
Seatbelts................1-11, 7-8
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-18
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-15
Seat belt extenders ..............1-19
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-14, 2-14
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2
Armrests .................. .1-7
Automatic drive
positioner ........3-33,3-34,3-35,3-36
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-58
Rearseat...................1-5
Security indicator light ............2-16
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-45,5-14
Security systems Vehicle security system .........2-44
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-18
Service manual order form .........10-20
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-33
Shif ting Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-18
Spark plug replacement ...........8-15
Spark plugs ...................8-15
Specifications .................10-8
Speedometer ................2-4,2-5
Speedometer and odometer ........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight)..........2-76 SRS warning label
...............1-64
Stability control ................5-130
Standard maintenance ............9-8
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-14
Jumpstarting.............6-9,8-14
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-4
Push starting ................6-11
Starting the engine ............5-15
Starting the engine ..............5-15
Steering Heated steering wheel ..........2-60
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Powersteeringsystem.........5-127
Steering wheel .................3-27
Stoplight....................8-24
Storage.....................2-65
Storagetray ..................2-66
Sunglasses case ................2-67
Sunglasses holder ...............2-67
Sunroof ...................2-72,7-6
Sunvisors....................3-29
Supplemental air bag warning
light.....................1-64, 2-14
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ..................... .1-51
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-64
Pr ec

autions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-44
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-44
Switch Autolightswitch..............2-50
Automaticpowerwindowswitch....2-71 Foglightswitch..............2-55
Hazard warning flasher switch
......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-50
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-50
Instrument brightness control .....2-54
Power door lock switch ..........3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-49
Turn signal switch .............2-55
T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ...............2-45,5-14
Three-waycatalyst...............5-5
Tire Flattire..................6-3,6-4
Spare tire ................6-5,8-37
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Tire chains .................8-34
Tire pressure ................8-26
Tirerotation ................8-34
Types of tires ................8-33
Uniform tire quality grading .......10-17
Wheels and tires ..............8-26
Wheel/tire size ...............10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-11
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-5
Towing 4-wheel drive models ...........6-13
Flattowing.................10-16
11-6