instrument panel NISSAN MAXIMA 2023 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Press the “+” button to increase the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
Press the “-” button to decrease the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
1Move the lever up or down until it
latches to signal the turning direction.
When the turn is completed, the turn
signal cancels automatically.
Lane change signal
2Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever
does not latch, to signal a lane change.
Hold the lever until the lane change is
completed.
• Move the lever up or down until the turn signal begins to flash, but the le-
ver does not latch, and release the le-
ver. The turn signal will automatically
flash three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.
NOTE:
The 3 flash pass feature can be disabled.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display ” (P. 2-17).
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– It may not be possible to make anemergency call depending on the
severity of a collision and/or
emergency.
• Park the vehicle in a safe location and
set the parking brake before operat-
ing the Emergency Call (SOS) button.
• Only use this service in case of an
emergency. There may be a penalty
for inappropriate use of the service.
• Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Indi-
viduals who use a pacemaker should
contact the device manufacturer re-
garding any possible effects before
using the system.
• The TCU (Telematics Control Unit) an-
tenna is installed inside the upper
central part of the instrument panel.
An occupant should not get any
closer to the antenna than specified
by the pacemaker manufacturer. The
radio waves from the TCU antenna
may adversely affect the operation
of the pacemaker while using the
NissanConnect® Services.
Making an emergency call
The Emergency Call (SOS) button is located
near the map light.
1. Press the Emergency Call (SOS) button to make an emergency call.
2. When the line is connected, speak to the Response Specialist.
If you want to cancel the emergency call,
press and hold the Emergency Call (SOS)
button for a few seconds.
NOTE:
• Af ter the Emergency Call (SOS) button
is pressed, it may take some time until
the system initiates connection, de-
pending on the technical environment
and whether the TCU (Telematics Con-
trol Unit) is being used by the other
services.
• An indicator light on the Emergency
call (SOS) button shows the readiness
of the emergency support system. If
the indicator light is not illuminated,
pressing the Emergency Call (SOS) but-
ton does not connect your vehicle to
the Response Specialist. The indicator
light blinks while connected to the
NissanConnect® Services Response
Center.
•
Even when the indicator light is illumi-
nated, connection to the NissanConnect®
Services Response Center may not be
possible. If this occurs in an emergency
situation, contact the authorities by other
means.
•To avoid disconnecting the line, keep the
engine running during an emergency
call,ifitissafetodoso.
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1. Type-C USB
2. Type-A USB
There are USB/iPod® charging ports lo-
cated in the rear seat area on the back of
the center console. These ports will charge
compatible devices.
NOTE:
• Only the USB connection port(s) lo-cated below the instrument panel will
allow operation of USB/iPod® devices
through the audio system. • For best results, it is recommended to
use the manufacturer cables, which
are sold separately. A USB Type-A to
USB Type-C adapter (or vice versa) can
also be purchased separately; how-
ever, results may vary. The Rear Door Alert system functions un-
der certain conditions to indicate there
may be an object or passenger in the rear
seat(s). Check the seat(s) before exiting the
vehicle.
The Rear Door Alert system is initially dis-
abled. The driver can enable the system
using the vehicle information display. For
additional information, see “Vehicle infor-
mation display warnings and indicators”
(P. 2-26).
When the system is enabled:
• The system is activated when a rear door
is opened and closed within 10 minutes of
the vehicle being driven. When the driver
door is closed and the system is acti-
vated, a visual message appears in the
vehicle information display. For additional
information, see “Rear Door Alert is acti-
vated” (P. 2-26).
• If a rear door is opened and closed but the vehicle is not driven within approxi-
mately 10 minutes, the system will not be
activated. A rear door must be opened
and closed and the car driven within 10
minutes for the system to activate.
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Rear seat area
USB/iPod® CHARGING PORTS (if so
equipped) REAR DOOR ALERT
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•Only certain power outlets are de-
signed for use with a cigarette lighter
unit. Do not use any other power out-
let for an accessory lighter. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
• Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
• Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
• Use power outlets with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
• Avoid using power outlets when the
air conditioner, headlights, or rear
window defroster is on.
• Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned off.
• Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
• When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet. The extended storage switch is used when
the vehicle is in transit from the factory. It is
located in the fuse panel to the lef t of the
steering wheel on the instrument panel. If
any electrical equipment does not operate,
ensure the extended storage switch is
pushed fully in place, as shown.
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Pulled position
EXTENDED STORAGE SWITCH
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
• Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before clos-
ing the windows. Use the window
lock switch to prevent unexpected
use of the power windows.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed
vehicle on a warm day can quickly
become high enough to cause a
significant risk of injury or death to
people and pets.
The power windows operate when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position
or for a period of time af ter the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position. If the
driver's or passenger's door is opened dur-
ing this period of time, the power to the
windows is canceled.
Driver's side power window switch
The driver's side control panel is equipped
with switches to open or close all of the
windows. To open a window, push the switch and
continue to hold it down until the desired
window position is reached. To close a win-
dow, pull the switch and continue to hold
it up until the desired window position is
reached.
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1. Window lock switch
2. Power door lock switch
3. Front passenger side automatic switch
4. Right rear passenger side
5. Lef t rear passenger side
6. Driver side automatic switch
WINDOWS
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POWER MOONROOF
The moonroof will only operate when the
ignition switch is in the ON position. The
power moonroof is operational for a period
of time, even if the ignition switch is placed
in the ACC or OFF position. If the driver's
door or the front passenger's door is
opened during this period of time, the
power to the moonroof is canceled.
Sliding the moonroof
To slide the moonroof:
• To fully open the moonroof, push theswitch
O1toward the open position until
it reaches the second detent. If the switch
O1is pushed to the first detent, only the
sunshade will open.
• To fully close the moonroof, push the switch
O2toward the close position until
it reaches the second detent. If the switch
O2is pushed to the first detent, the
moonroof will close but the sunshade will
remain open.
• To stop the moonroof, push the switch once more while it is opening or closing.
The moonroof will stop at the desired
position.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt the moonroof:
• To tilt the moonroof up, push and releasethe tilt switch
O3. When the moonroof is
open, it will automatically close and then
tilt up.
• To tilt the moonroof down, push and re- lease the tilt switch
O3or push the switch
O2toward the close position until it
reaches the first detent. • To tilt the moonroof down and close the
sunshade at the same time, push the
switch
O2to the close position until it
reaches the second detent.
Auto-reverse function (when
closing or tilting down the
moonroof)
The auto-reverse function can be acti-
vated when the moonroof is closed or
tilted down by automatic operation when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition or for a period of time af ter the igni-
tion switch is placed in the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto-reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the moonroof occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position
which cannot be detected. Make sure
that all passengers have their hands,
etc., inside the vehicle before closing
the moonroof.
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DUAL PANEL MOONROOF (if so
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To close the sunshade:
• To fully close the sunshade, push theswitch
O2toward the close position until
it reaches the second detent.
• Pushing the switch
O2to the first detent
will close the moonroof only.
If the moonroof does not close
Have your moonroof checked and re-
paired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
The rear sunshade operates when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
The rear sunshade switch is located on the
lower instrument panel.
• To raise the sunshade, push the upperside of the switch
O1.
• To lower the sunshade, push the lower side of the switch
O2.
• The switch need not be held down.
CAUTION
• Do not place objects (such as news-
papers, handkerchiefs, etc.) on the
screen inlet port. Doing so may en-
tangle these objects in the screen
when it is extending or retracting,
causing improper operation or dam-
age to the screen.
• Do not push the sunshade arm with
your hands, etc., as this may deform
it. Improper operation or damage to
the screen may result.
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REAR POWER SUNSHADE (if so
equipped)
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Lockout protection
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key system.
When any door is open, the doors are
locked, and then the Intelligent Key is put
inside the vehicle and all the doors are
closed, a warning chime will sound and the
doors will automatically unlock.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is op-
erating the request switch to lock the
door. Put the Intelligent Key in a purse,
pocket or your other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not func-
tion under the following conditions:
• When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the glove box or a storage bin.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the door pockets.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side or near metallic materials.
Unlocking doors
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the driver’s door handle request
switch
O1.
3.
The driver’s door will unlock and the haz-
ard indicator lights flash once, the outside
chime sounds once and the front and tail
lights may turn on for 30 seconds.
4. Push the door handle request switch again within one minute, the outside
chime sounds once and the remaining
doors and trunk unlock.
NOTE:
• If the “Selective Unlock” feature isswitched to OFF using the “Vehicle Set-
tings” menu, all doors will unlock upon
the first request switch
O1press.
• Request switches for all doors can be deactivated when the Ext. Door Switch
feature is switched to OFF using the
“Vehicle Settings” menu on the vehicle
information display. For additional in-
formation, see “Vehicle information
display ” (P. 2-17).
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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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1Pull the hood lock release handle lo-
cated below the driver side instrument
panel. The hood will spring up slightly.
2Push the lever at the front of the hood
to the side as illustrated with your fin-
gertips and raise the hood.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and
make sure it locks into place.
WARNING
• Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
• If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
WARNING
•
Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle. For
additional information, see “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” (P. 5-4).
• Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them
from playing and becoming locked in
the trunk where they could be seri-
ously injured. Keep the car locked,
with the rear seatback and trunk lid
securely latched when not in use, and
prevent children's access to car keys.
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HOOD TRUNK LID
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