check engine NISSAN MAXIMA 2023 User Guide

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
The following messages may appear in
your vehicle information display.
Engine start operation for
Intelligent Key system
(if I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the In-
telligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing
the brake pedal. For additional information,
see “NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dis-
charge” (P. 5-13).
Key Battery Low
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, see “Battery replacement” (P. 8-22).
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, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” (P. 3-2).
Key System Fault See
Owner’s Manual
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this warning appears for a period
of time and then turns off.
The Key System Fault message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem. If the warning appears while the en-
gine is stopped, it may be impossible to
start the engine.
If the warning appears while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
in these cases, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” (P. 3-2).
Alarm - Time for a break?
This indicator appears when the driver en-
ables the Timer Alert function within the
Driving Aids settings and the selected set
time is expired. The time is based on igni-
tion on time and can be set up to six hours.
Brightness indicator
This indicator shows the brightness ad-
justment of the instrument panel. For addi-
tional information, see “Instrument bright-
ness control” (P. 2-52).
Rear Door Alert is activated
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the Rear Door Alert system
is active and can remind the driver to check
the rear seat.
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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, see “Maintenance and
schedules” (P. 9-2).
Other
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance is reached for checking or re-
placing maintenance items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires. Other mainte-
nance items can include such things as air
filter or tire rotation. The distance for
checking or replacing the items can be set
or reset.
Outside Temperature
Display
The outside temperature display appears
in the center region of the vehicle informa-
tion display.
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears af ter the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, see “Push-button igni-
tion switch positions” (P. 5-12).
Power will turn off to save the battery
This message appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display af ter a period of time if the
ignition switch is in the ACC or the ON po-
sition and if the vehicle is in P (Park). For
additional information, see “Push-button
ignition switch positions” (P. 5-12).
Push brake and start
switch to drive
This indicator appears when the shif t lever
is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the ve-
hicle has been started using the Remote
Engine Start function.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine from any position of the ignition
switch.
Rear seat belt warning
This warning includes display of the seat
belts for rear positions only. Rear seat belts
that are unfastened will appear red.
If any rear seat belts are unfastened when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition, this warning will display for about
one minute, or until dismissed.
When a rear seat belt is changed from fas-
tened to unfastened, this warning will display
for about one minute, or until dismissed.
If the vehicle is driven above 9 mph (15
km/h) during or af ter the status change,
this warning will display and the chime will
sound for over one minute. During this
time, the warning and chime cannot be
dismissed unless the rear seat belt is fas-
tened again.
NOTE:
Opening and closing a rear door while
stopped will reset this warning, similar to
pushing the ignition switch to ON again.
Release Parking Brake
This warning appears when the parking
brake is set and the vehicle is driven.
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Reminder: Turn OFF
Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are lef t in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF (if so equipped) or AUTO position. For
additional information, see “Headlight and
turn signal switch” (P. 2-46).
Rotate the steering and
push the start switch
This warning appears when the steering
lock cannot be unlocked or is malfunction-
ing. This warning may appear if the steer-
ing wheel is not aligned with the locking
mechanism. If this warning appears, lightly
turn the steering wheel right and lef t to
realign the steering wheel position with the
locking mechanism, and then push the
ignition switch to ON. This warning will re-
main on until the steering lock is realigned
with the locking mechanism and the igni-
tion switch has been pressed to ON, or until
15 seconds has elapsed. If the warning con-
tinues to appear even af ter realignment,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.The Master warning light will remain illumi-
nated until the Electrical steering lock re-
lease warning is cleared.
Shif t to Park
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is in the ACC or OFF position and the
shif t lever is not in the P (Park) position. Also,
a chime sounds when the ignition switch is
in the ACC or OFF position.
If this warning appears, move the shif t lever
to the P (Park) position and start the engine.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. For
additional information, see “Extended stor-
age switch” (P. 2-63).
SPORT
This indicator appears 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, see “Sport
mode” (P. 5-23).
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, see “Changing
wheels and tires” (P. 8-36). Many factors
including tire inflation, alignment, driv-
ing 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.
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Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pres-
sures of all four tires to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For additional
information, see “Low tire pressure warning
light” (P. 2-12) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” (P. 5-5).
Transmission Shif t Position
indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shif t
position.
CVT Error: See Owner's
Manual
This warning appears when there is a prob-
lem with the CVT system. If this warning ap-
pears, have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
emergency warning
indicator
This indicator appears along, with an au-
dible warning, when the system detects
the possibility of a forward collision.
For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-85).
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) indicator
This indicator appears when the BSW and
RCTA systems are engaged.
For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-37) and “Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P. 5-47).
Chassis Control System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
This warning appears if the Integrated
Dynamics-control Module detects an error
in the Intelligent Trace Control, Intelligent
Engine Brake, or the Active Ride Control
systems. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSANdealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, see “Integrated Dynamics-control
Module” (P. 5-118).
Cruise control indicator
This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.
When cruise control is activated, a green
circle will appear to indicate it is set. The
vehicle information display will also display
the speed the cruise control was set at. If
you accelerate past the set speed, the
speed will blink until you either cancel
cruise control or go back to the set speed. If
cruise control is on and canceled, the
speed will be displayed to show the speed
the vehicle will return to if the resume but-
ton is activated.
Cruise ON
This message appears if thecruise
control switch on the steering wheel is
pressed and Cruise Control Alerts are en-
abled in the vehicle information display.
For additional information, see “Cruise con-
trol” (P. 5-76).
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The climate-controlled seat warms up or
cools down the front seat by a built-in
heater or ventilates air into the seat. The
climate control switch is located on the
center console.
The climate-controlled seat can be oper-
ated as follows:
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
OAto the heat side
O1or the cool sideO2. The indicator light
OBon the control knob will illuminate.3. Adjust the desired amount of air using
the control knob. The climate-controlled
seat blower remains on low speed for
approximately 60 seconds af ter turning
the switch on or selecting the desired
temperature.
4. When the vehicle's interior is warmed or cooled, or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn the control knob to the
OFF (center) position. The indicator light
OBon the control knob goes off with the
switch in the OFF (center) position.
To check the air filter for the climate-
controlled seat, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the climate-controlled seats if you or
the occupants cannot monitor seat
temperatures or have an inability to
feel pain in those body parts in contact
with the seat. Use of the climate-
controlled seats by such people could
result in serious injury.
CAUTION
• The battery could run down if the
climate-controlled seat is operated
while the engine is not running.
• Do not use the climate-controlled
seat for extended periods or when no
one is using the seat.
•
Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the
seat may become overheated.
• Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar objects. This may result in
damage to the climate-controlled
seat.
• Any liquid spilled on the seat should
be removed immediately with a dry
cloth.
• The climate-controlled seat has an
air filter. Do not operate the climate-
controlled seat without an air filter.
This may result in damage to the
system.
SIC4334
CLIMATE-CONTROLLED SEAT
SWITCHES (if so equipped)
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•When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi-
lar materials.
• If any malfunctions are found or the
climate-controlled seat does not op-
erate, turn the switch off and have
the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch,as desired. The indicator light in the
switch will illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and
off. The indicator light will remain on as
long as the switch is on.
3. When the seat is warmed or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the
switch off.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tem-
peratures or have an inability to feel
pain in body parts that contact the
seat. Use of the seat heater by such
people could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
• The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the en-
gine is not running.
• Do not use the seat heater for ex-
tended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
•
Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the
seat may become overheated.
• Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.
• Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.
LIC3037
HEATED SEAT SWITCHES (if so
equipped)
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys ...... 3-3
Doors...........................................3-4
Locking with key .............................3-4
Locking with inside lock knob ................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .........3-5
Automatic door locks ........................3-5
Child safety rear door lock ....................3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® System ..................3-6
Operating range ............................. 3-7
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...............3-8
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Operation ............3-8
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-12
Warning signals ............................. 3-15
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-15
Remote Engine Start ........................... 3-17
Remote Engine Start operating range .......3-17
Remote starting the vehicle .................3-18
Extending engine run time ..................3-18
Canceling a Remote Engine Start ...........3-18
Conditions the Remote Engine Start will
notwork .................................... 3-19Hood
........................................... 3-20
Trunk lid ........................................ 3-20
Opener operation ........................... 3-21
Interior trunk lid release .....................3-21
Interior trunk access ........................ 3-21
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-22
Opening the fuel-filler door ..................3-22
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-22
Steering wheel ................................. 3-24
Manual operation (if so equipped) ...........3-24
Automatic operation (if so equipped) ........3-25
Sun visors ...................................... 3-26
Vanity mirrors ............................... 3-26
Mirrors ......................................... 3-27
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror ........3-27
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-28
Memory seat (if so equipped) ...................3-30
Memory storage function (key-link) ..........3-30
Memory storage function (switch) ...........3-31
Entr

y/exit function (if so equipped) ..........3-32
System operation ........................... 3-32

Lockout protection
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the trunk, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key system.
When all doors are locked and the trunk lid
is closed with the Intelligent Key inside the
trunk, a chime will sound and the trunk will
open.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION
The remote keyless entry function can
operate all door locks using the remote
keyless function of the Intelligent Key. Theremote keyless function can operate at a
distance of 33 f t (10 m) away from the
vehicle. The operating distance depends
upon the conditions around the vehicle.
The remote keyless entry function will not
function under the following conditions:
• When the Intelligent Key is not within the
operational range.
• When the Intelligent Key battery is dis- charged.
CAUTION
When locking the doors using the Intel-
ligent Key, be sure not to leave the key
in the vehicle.
Locking doors
1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
2. Close all doors.
3. Press the
button on the Intelli-
gent Key.
4. The hazard indicator lights flash twice and the horn beeps once.
5. All doors and the trunk will be locked.
LPD3603
1.(remote engine start) button
2.
(lock) button
3.
(unlock) button
4.
(trunk) button
5.
(panic) button
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WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of
the Intelligent Key or to help prevent the
vehicle from being stolen, a chime or
buzzer sounds from inside and outside the
vehicle and a warning is displayed in the
instrument panel.When a chime or beep sounds or a warning
is displayed, be sure to check the vehicle
and the Intelligent Key.
For additional information, see “Trouble-
shooting guide” (P. 3-15) and “Vehicle infor-
mation display” (P. 2-17).
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Verif y the location of all Intelligent Keys that
are programmed for the vehicle. If another
Intelligent Key is in range or inside the
vehicle, the vehicle system may respond
differently than expected.
Symptom
Possible CauseRemedy
When pushing the ignition switch to
stop the engine The Shif t to Park warning appears on
the vehicle information display and the
inside warning chime sounds continu-
ously. The shif t lever is not in the P (Park)
position.
Move the shif t lever to the P (Park)
position.
When opening the driver's door to get
out of the vehicle
The Door/Trunk Open warning appears
on the display and the inside warning
chime sounds continuously.The ignition switch is in the ACC posi-
tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON
position or close the driver’s door.
When closing the door af ter getting
out of the vehicle The No Key Detected warning appears
on the vehicle information display, the
outside chime sounds three times and
the inside warning chime sounds for
approximately three seconds.
The Intelligent Key is not detected
inside of the vehicle.
Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The Rear Door Alert warning message
appears on the display, the horn
sounds three times twice, or a Check
Back Seat For Articles warning appears
on the display. The Rear Door Alert is activated
Check the back seat for all articles,
press the OK button to clear the Rear
Door Alert warning message.
The Shif t to Park warning appears on
the vehicle information display and the
inside and outside chimes sound con-
tinuously. The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF
position and the shif t lever is not in the
P (Park) position.
Move the shif t lever to the P (Park)
position.
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SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When closing the door with the inside
lock knob turned to LOCK The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately three seconds and all the doors
unlock.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the door handle
request switch to lock the door The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately three seconds.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the ignition switch to
start the engine The Key Battery Low indicator appears
on the display.
The battery charge is low.Replace the battery with a new one.
For additional information, see “Battery
replacement” (P. 8-22).
The Key ID Incorrect warning appears
on the vehicle information display. The Intelligent Key is not detected
inside of the vehicle.Carry the registered Intelligent Key
with you.
When closing the trunk lid The outside chime sounds for approxi-
mately 10 seconds and the trunk lid
opens. The Intelligent Key is inside the trunk. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
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