transmission oil NISSAN MAXIMA 2020 Owner´s Manual

15. Power turned off to save the battery
16. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
17. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual
18. Rotate the steering and push the start
switch (if so equipped)
19. Parking Sensor
20. Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual
21. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) indicator
22. Push ignition to OFF
23. Chassis Control System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
24. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
25. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicator
(if so equipped)
26. Driver Attention Alert — Take a Break?
27. Driver Attention Alert Malfunction
28. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
29. CVT Error: See Owner's Manual
30. SPORT
31. Brightness indicator32. Transmission Shif t Position indicator
33. Outside Temperature Display
34. Low Outside Temperature
35. Oil and Filter
36. Tire
37. Other
38. Loose Fuel Cap
39. Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction (if
so equipped) or
Forward Driving Aids temporarily dis-
abled. Front Sensor blocked. See Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped)
40. Side Radar Obstruction
41. Rear Door Alert is activated
42. Check Rear Seat For All Articles
43. Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system
warning indicator
44. Unavailable High Cabin Temperature (if
so equipped)
45. Unavailable Road is Slippery (if so
equipped)
46. Currently Unavailable (If so equipped)47. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
indicator
48. Speed Limit Sign indicator (if so
equipped)
49. Vehicle ahead detection indicator
50. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
emergency warning indicator
51. Cruise ON (if so equipped)
52. Cruise Target Speed SET (if so
equipped)
53. Intelligent Cruise ON (if so equipped)
54. Target Speed SET with Intelligent Dis-
tance Control (if so equipped)
Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly af ter the ve-
hicle has been refueled. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Fuel-filler cap” in the
“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion of this manual.

22. Push ignition to OFF
23. Chassis Control System Error: SeeOwner’s Manual
24. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
25. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicator (if so equipped)
26. Driver Attention Alert — Take a Break?
27. Driver Attention Alert Malfunction
28. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
29. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
30. SPORT
31. Brightness indicator
32. Transmission Shif t Position indicator
33. Outside Temperature Display
34. Low Outside Temperature
35. Oil and Filter
36. Tire
37. Other
38. Loose Fuel Cap
39. Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
40. Side Radar Obstruction 41. Rear Door Alert is activated
42. Check Rear Seat For All Articles
43. Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system
warning indicator
44. Unavailable High Cabin Temperature (if so equipped)
45. Unavailable Road is Slippery (if so equipped)
46. Currently Unavailable (If so equipped)
47. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indica- tor
48. Speed Limit Sign indicator (if so equipped)
49. Vehicle ahead detection indicator
50. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) emergency warning indicator
51. Cruise ON (if so equipped)
52. Cruise Target Speed SET (if so equipped)
53. Intelligent Cruise ON (if so equipped)
54. Target Speed SET with Intelligent Dis- tance Control (if so equipped) No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is lef t outside the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed from the OFF position and
the Intelligent Key is not recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with
an unregistered key.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
Key Battery Low
This indicator illuminates when the Intelli-
gent Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Battery replacement” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
Instruments and controls2-29

SPORT
This indicator illuminates when sport
mode is activated. The sport mode screen
will remain on for about 6 seconds unless
the driver dismisses the notification early
using the vehicle information display
switches. For additional information, refer
to “Sport mode” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Brightness indicator
This indicator shows the brightness ad-
justment of the instrument panel. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Instrument
brightness control” in this section.
Transmission Shif t Position indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shif t
position.
Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature display appears
in the center region of the vehicle informa-
tion display.Low Outside Temperature
This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The tempera-
ture can be changed to display in Celsius or
Fahrenheit. For additional information, re-
fer to “Settings” in this section.
Oil and Filter
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance comes for changing the en-
gine oil and filter. You can set or reset the
distance for checking or replacing these
items. For scheduled maintenance items
and intervals, refer to the “Maintenance and
schedules” section of this manual.
Tire
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance is reached for replacing tires.
You can set or reset the distance for replac-
ing tires.WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, in-
cluding tire pressure checks. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Changing
wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual. Many factors in-
cluding tire inflation, alignment, driving
habits and road conditions affect tire
wear and when tires should be re-
placed. Setting the tire replacement in-
dicator for a certain driving distance
does not mean your tires will last that
long. Use the tire replacement indicator
as a guide only and always perform
regular tire checks. Failure to perform
regular tire checks, including tire pres-
sure checks could result in tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to a collision, which could
result in serious personal injury or
death.
Instruments and controls2-33

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

6. Coat the gasket on the new filter withclean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten ad-
ditionally more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque: 11 to 15 f t-lb (14.7 to 20.6 N·m)
8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the
drain plug with a wrench. Do not use
excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque: 22 to 29 f t-lb (29.4 to 39.2 N·m)
9. Refill the engine with the recom- mended oil through the oil filler open-
ing, and install the oil filler cap securely.
For additional information about drain and
refill capacity, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual. The drain and refill ca-
pacity depends on the oil temperature and
drain time. Use these specifications for ref-
erence only. Always use the dipstick to de-
termine the proper amount of oil in the
engine. 10. Start the engine and check for leakage
around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required. Turn the engine off
and wait more than 15 minutes. Check
the oil level with the dipstick. Add en-
gine oil if necessary.
Af ter the operation
1. Reinstall engine protectors in reverseorder of removal.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
3. Reset oil and oil filter maintenance re- minder. For additional information, re-
fer to “Vehicle information display” in
the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.
∙ Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
∙ Check your local regulations.
CAUTION
∙ NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent)
ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with
other fluids.
∙ Do not use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) or manual transmission
fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may dam-
age the CVT. Damage caused by the
use of fluids other than as recom-
mended is not covered under
NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
∙ Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
also damage the CVT. Damage caused
by the use of fluids other than as rec-
ommended is not covered under
NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
When checking or replacement of CVT fluid
is required, it is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID
8-10Do-it-yourself

Engine coolant*:Replace coolant at the
specified interval. When adding or replac-
ing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent with the proper mixture. (For
additional information on the proper mix-
ture for your area, refer to “Engine cooling
system” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.)
NOTE: Mixing any other type of coolant or
the use of non-distilled water may reduce
the recommended service interval of the
coolant.
Engine oil and oil filter: Replace engine oil
and oil filter at the specified intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity refer
to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
Fuel lines*: Check the fuel hoses, piping
and connections for leaks, looseness, or
deterioration. Tighten connections or re-
place parts as necessary.
Spark plugs: Replace at specified intervals.
Install new plugs of the same type as origi-
nally equipped.CHASSIS AND BODY
MAINTENANCE:
Brake lines and cables: Visually inspect for
proper installation. Check for chafing,
cracks, deterioration, and signs of leaking.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged
parts immediately.
Brake pads and rotors: Check for wear,
deterioration and fluid leaks. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts immedi-
ately.
Exhaust system: Visually inspect the ex-
haust pipes, muffler and hangers for leaks,
cracks, deterioration, and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
In-cabin microfilter: Replace at specified
intervals. When driving for prolonged peri-
ods in dusty conditions, replace the filter
more frequently.
Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts, drive shaf t boots: Check
for damage, looseness, and leakage of oil
or grease. Under severe driving conditions,
inspect more frequently. Tire rotation:
Tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km) according to the in-
structions under “General maintenance” in
this section. When rotating tires, check for
damage and uneven wear. Replace if nec-
essary.
Transmission fluid/oil: Visually inspect for
signs of leakage at specified intervals.
If using a car-top carrier, or driving on
rough or muddy roads, replace the CVT
fluid every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or re-
quest the dealer to inspect the fluid dete-
rioration data using a CONSULT. If the dete-
rioration data is more than 210000, replace
the CVT fluid.
9-6Maintenance and schedules

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 68 L 18 gal 15 gal• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in
this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1: For additional information, refer
to “Engine oil” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual. With oil filter
change 4.8 L 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt • Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” (or equivalent) is
recommended.
• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic
0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage
caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as rec-
ommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation” in this section.
Without oil
filter change 4.5 L 4-3/4 qt 4 qt
Engine coolant
with reservoir 9.2 L 2-3/8 gal 2 gal• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids.
Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-3 may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids
other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) ———• Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent.
• Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF
may prevent the power steering system from operating
properly.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information

Chimes, audible reminders.........2-16
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-5
Climatecontrolseatswitch.........2-55
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Coldweatherdriving ............5-130
Console box ..................2-66
Console light ..................2-75
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-16
Transmission shif t selector lock
release....................5-20
Control panel and vehicle information
displayinteraction...............2-36
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-30
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..............7-9
Cruisecontrol .................5-57
Cupholders...................2-67
D
Daytime Running Light System .......2-53
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-48 Dimensions and weights
...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-53
Display......................2-17
Door locks ....................3-4
Drivebelt ....................8-15
Drive Mode Selector ..............5-23
Drive positioner,
Automatic..........3-31,3-32,3-33,3-34
Drive Sport Mode Selector ..........5-23
Driving Cold weather driving ..........5-130
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-16
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-4
Drivingthevehicle...............5-16
Dynamic driver assistance switch .....2-59
E
E-call (SOS) Button ..............2-62
Economy - fuel ................5 -117
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 ............8-6
Changing engine oil filter .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Checking engine oil level .........8-6Engine 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 .............10-7
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-15
Engine Block Heater .............5-131
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
EventDatarecorders............10-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-63
Eyeglasscase................ .2-66
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire....................6-3,6-4
F
loormatpositioningaid...........7-8
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-10
Engine coolant ...............8-4
11-2

Tire pressureLow tire pressure warning light .....2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-5
Towing 4-wheel drive models ...........6-13
Flattowing.................10-16
Trailertowing...............10-16
Towingatrailer................10-16
Towingyourvehicle..............6-12
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) ........5-23
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ....2-76,2-77,2-79,2-79,2-80
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-16
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-10
Trip odometer ...............2-4,2-5
Trunk access through the rear
seat.................... .1-5, 3-22
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-22
Trunklight....................2-76
Turn signal switch ...............2-53
U
Uniform tire quality grading .........10-17
USB/iPod® Charging Ports ..........4-33 V
Vanitymirror..................3-28
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-60
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system .....................5-122
Vehicle identification .............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ......2-44,5-14
VehicleInformationDisplay.........2-17
Vehicle loading information ........10-13
Vehiclerecovery................6-13
Vehicle security system ...........2-42
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . .2-44, 5-14
Vents.......................4-27
Visors.......................3-27
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-64, 2-13
Anti-lock brake warning light .......2-8
Battery charge warning light ......2-10
Brakewarninglight.............2-9
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-10
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2Loose fuel cap warning
.........2-34
Lowfuelwarninglight.......2-12,2-30
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-30
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-14, 2-13
Supplemental air bag warning
light...................1-64, 2-13
TPMS......................2-4
Vehicle security system .........2-42
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-8,2-13
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-64
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................2-8,2-13
Audible reminders ..........2-8, 2-13
Indicatorlights ............2-8,2-13
Warninglights.............2-8,2-13
Warninglights...............2-8, 2-13
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires ................8-26
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows ....................2-68 Locking passengers' windows .....2-70
Powerrearwindows...........2-69
Powerwindows............. .2-68
Rearpowerwindows...........2-69
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-12
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-17
Wiper Wiper

blades ................8-17
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-45
11-7