spark NISSAN MAXIMA 2020 Owner´s Manual

NOTE:
Maintenance items with “” should be performed more frequently according to the “Maintenance under severe driving condi-
tions”.
(1) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(2) If using a car-top carrier or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
then change CVT fluid if necessary. And if the inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km). It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
(3) Af ter 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if
found damaged.
(4) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. Af ter first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles
(120,000 km) or 60 months.
(5) Use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% antifreeze and 50%
demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water may reduce the life expectancy
of the factory fill coolant.
(6) Periodic maintenance is not required.
(7) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increased, inspect valve clearance.
(8) Replace spark plug when the plug gap exceeds 0.053 in (1.35 mm) even if within specified replacement mileage.
(9) For additional information on tire rotation, refer to “General maintenance” in the section.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and
intervals are required.
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Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can
cause persistent, heavy “spark knock.”
(“Spark knock” is a metallic rapping
noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine
damage. If you detect a persistent heavy
spark knock even when using gasoline
of the stated octane rating, or if you hear
steady spark knock while holding a
steady speed on level roads, it is recom-
mended that you have a NISSAN dealer
correct the condition. Failure to correct
the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing may result in
spark knock, af ter-run and/or overheating,
which may cause excessive fuel consump-
tion or engine damage. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not
a cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
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.
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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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Seat beltChildsafety................ .1-20
Infants and small children ........1-21
InjuredPerson............... .1-15
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, 2-13
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2
Armrests .................. .1-7
Automatic drive
positioner ........3-31,3-32,3-33,3-34
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-56
Rearseat...................1-5
Security indicator light ............2-15
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-44,5-14
Security systems Vehicle security system .........2-42
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-18
Service manual order form .........10-21
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)..........2-75
SRS warning label ...............1-64
Stability control ................5-122
Standard maintenance ..........9-7,9-8
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 ..........2-58
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Powersteeringsystem.........5 -119
Steering wheel .................3-25
Stoplight....................8-24
Storage.....................2-64
Storagetray ..................2-65
Sunglasses case ................2-66
Sunglasses holder ..............2-66
Sunroof ...................2 -71, 7-7
S

unvisors....................3-27
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................... .1-64, 2-13
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ..................... .1-51
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-64
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-44Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system)
.......1-44
Switch Autolightswitch..............2-49
Automatic power window switch . . .2-70
Foglightswitch..............2-54
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch . . . .2-48
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-48
Instrument brightness control .....2-53
Power door lock switch ........3-5, 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-48
Turn signal switch .............2-53
T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ...............2-44,5-14
Three-waycatalyst...............5-4
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
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