transmission NISSAN MAXIMA 2023 Owner's Guide

105,000 miles/(168,000 km)/
84 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake lines and cables
• Brake pads and rotors
• CVT transmission fluid
• Engine drive belts*
• Front drive shaf t boots
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Replace spark plugs (1)(2)
• Replace engine coolant * (3)
• Tire rotation
Severe use maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
(1) Replace spark plug when the plug gap
exceeds 0.053 in (1.35 mm) even if within
specified replacement mileage.
(2) Performed based on the number of
miles only.
(3) 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.
NOTE:
Engine Coolant service: 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.* Maintenance items and intervals with “*”
are recommended by NISSAN for reliable
vehicle operation. The owner need not per-
form such maintenance in order to main-
tain the emission warranty or manufac-
turer recall liability. Other maintenance
items and intervals are required.
9-24Maintenance and schedules

112,500 miles/(180,000 km)/
90 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace Intelligent Key battery
• Tire rotation
Severe use maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
115,000 miles/(184,000 km)/
138 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Front drive shaf t boots
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/ hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter
120,000 miles/(192,000 km)/
96 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake lines and cables
• Brake pads and rotors
• CVT transmission fluid
• Engine drive belts*
• Fuel tank vapor vent system*
• Fuel lines/connections*
• Exhaust system
• Front drive shaf t boots
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/ hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Hose inspections
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
9-26Maintenance 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, see “Fuel recommendation” (P. 10-4).
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1: For additional information, see
“Engine oil” (P. 8-6). With oil filter
change 4.8 L 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt • Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP” (or equivalent) is recom-
mended.
• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic
0W-20 GF-6 SP 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, see “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation” (P. 10-7).
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 flu-
ids. 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 outlined in your War-
ranty Information Booklet.
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

Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
•
Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
• Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never backward.
•
Never tow your front wheel drive ve-
hicle with the front tires on the ground.
Doing so may cause serious and ex-
pensive damage to the powertrain.
• DO NOT tow any continuously vari-
able transmission vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground (flat tow-
ing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal
transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
•
For emergency towing procedures see
“Towing recommended by NISSAN”
(P. 6-12).
Continuously Variable
Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continu-
ously variable transmission, an appropriate
vehicle dolly MUSTbe placed under the
towed vehicle's drive wheels. Alwaysfollow
the dolly manufacturer's recommenda-
tions when using their product. DOT (Department of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where appli-
cable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rat-
ing based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
TOWING A TRAILER
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Technical and consumer information10-19

Console box......................2-66
Console light ......................2-76
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ............................5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ......................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ...............5-16
Transmission shif t selector lock
release........................5-20
Control panel and vehicle information
displayinteraction .................2-33
Controls.........................4-30 Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-30
Coolant..........................10-2 Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-5
Checking engine coolant level .......8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . .2-5
Corrosionprotection ................7-9
Cupholders......................2-67
D
Daytime Running Light System ........2-51
Defrosterswitch...................2-45 Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch.................2-45
Dimensions and weights ............10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-52
Display ..........................2-17 Informationdisplay...............2-17 Door locks
........................3-4
Drivebelt ........................8-16
Drive Mode Selector ................5-22
Drive Sport Mode Selector ...........5-22
Drivingthevehicle..................5-16
Driving .........................5-124 Cold weather driving .............5-124
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ...............5-16
Precautions when starting and
driving.........................5-4
Dynamic driver assistance switch ......2-58
E
Eco Drive Report....................2-7
Economy - fuel ....................5 -111
Emergency call (SOS) button ..........2-59
Emergency engine shutoff ...........5-13
Emission control information label .....10-12
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-20
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine ..........................5-14
Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-5
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-7
Changing engine oil ...............8-7
Checking engine coolant level .......8-5
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine compartment check
locations .......................8-3 Engine coolant temperature gauge . . .2-5
Engine cooling system
.............8-4
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ............10-2,10-7
Engine oil pressure warning light .....2-10
Engine oil viscosity ...............10-7
Engine oil .......................8-6
Engine serial number .............10-12
Engine specifications .............10-9
Starting the engine ...............5-14
EventDatarecorders...............10-22
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
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........10-12
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)...........................6-2
Flattire...........................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-8
Fluid............................8-12 Brakefluid......................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ......................8-11
Engine coolant ...................8-4
Engine oil .......................8-6
11-2

Remote Engine Start................3-17
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....10-21
S
Safety............................3-6
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Childseatbelts.......1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-38
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . .10-21
Seat adjustment ....................1-3
Front power seat adjustment ........1-3
Seat belt extenders .................1-18
Seatbeltwarninglight.............. .1-14
Seatbelt.........................1-19 Childsafety.................... .1-19
Infants and small children ......1-19, 1-20
Injuredperson.................. .1-14
Largerchildren................. .1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage ......1-11
Pregnant women .................1-14
Seat belt extenders ...............1-18
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18
Seatbelts................... .1-11, 7-9
Shoulder belt height adjustment .....1-17
Three-pointtypewithretractor......1-15
Seat............................3-30 Memory seat ...............3-30,3-32
Seatback pockets ..................2-64
Seats ........................... .1-2
Adjustment ..................... .1-2
Armrests....................... .1-6
Frontseats..................... .1-2Heatedseats...............2-54,2-55
Rearseat ......................
.1-5
Security indicator light ...............2-11
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start ......2-42
Security systems ..................2-40
Vehicle security system ...........2-40
Self-adjustingbrakes ...............8-19
Service manual order form ..........10-23
Servicing air conditioner .............4-33
Shifting..........................5-17 Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ..........................5-17
Shoulder belt height adjustment .......1-17
Spark plug replacement .............8-16
Spark plugs .......................8-16
Specifications .....................10-9
Speedometer ......................2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight)............2-76
SRS warning label ..................1-62
Stability control ...................5 -115
Standard maintenance ..............9-8
Starting the engine .................5-14
Starting..........................5-14
Before starting the engine ..........
5-14
Jumpstarting................6-9,8-15
Precautions when starting and
driving.........................5-4
Push starting ....................6-11
Starting the engine ...............5-14
Steering wheel ....................3-24
Steering.........................2-57 Heated steering wheel ............2-57 Powersteeringfluid...............8-11
Powersteeringsystem ...........5
-112
Stoplight........................8-25
Storagetray......................2-65
Storage .........................2-64
Sunvisors........................3-26
Sunglasses case ...................2-66
Sunglasses holder .................2-66
Sunroof ..........................2-72
Supplemental air bag warning light .....1-62
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ......................... .1-49
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) ........1-41
Supplemental restraint system ........1-62
Information and warning labels ......1-62
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................... .1-41
Switch ..........................2-47 Autolightswitch.................2-47
Automaticpowerwindowswitch.....2-71
Foglightswitch .................2-53
Hazard warning flasher switch .......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch .....2-46
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-46
Instrument brightness control ......2-52
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch.................2-45
Turn signal switch ................2-52
11-6

T
Tachometer.......................2-5
Temperature gauge .................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . .2-5
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ...............2-42
Three-waycatalyst..................5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...5-5
Tire pressure ......................2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ......2-12
Tire..............................6-3 Flattire......................6-3,6-4
Spare tire ...................6-5,8-39
Tire and Loading Information label . . .10-13
Tire chains .....................8-36
Tirepressure ...................8-27
Tirerotation....................8-36
Types of tires ...................8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-19
Wheel/tire size ..................10-10
Wheels and tires .................8-27
Towingatrailer ...................10-19
Towingyourvehicle.................6-12
Towing..........................6-13 2-wheel drive models .............6-13
Flattowing ....................10-19
Trailertowing...................10-19
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) .........5-23
Transceiver .......................2-77
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-77,2-79,2-80,2-81 Transmission
......................8-11
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ......................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ...............5-16
Travel (See registering a vehicle in
another country) ..................10-11
Trip odometer .....................2-4
Trunk access through the rear seat ......1-5
Trunk lid lock opener lever ............3-21
Trunklight .......................2-76
Turn signal switch ..................2-52
U
Uniform tire quality grading ..........10-19
USB/iPod® Charging Ports ............2-61
V
Vanitymirror......................3-26
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-10
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch ..........................2-58
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system. . .5-115
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ..................10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate ...........................10-11
Vehicle identification ...............10-11
Vehicle immobilizer system ..........2-42
Vehicleinformationdisplay...........2-17
Vehicle loading information ..........10-15Vehiclerecovery...................6-14
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start
......2-42
Vehicle security system .............2-40
Vents...........................4-27
Visors.......................... .3-26
W
Warninglights .....................2-8
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders........................2-8
Audible reminders ................2-8
Indicatorlights...................2-8
Warninglights ...................2-8
Warning ........................ .1-62
Airbagwarninglight ..........1-62, 2-11
Battery charge warning light ........2-10
Brakewarninglight .............. .2-9
Engine oil pressure warning light .....2-10
Hazard warning flasher switch .......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-27
Lowfuelwarninglight.....2-10, 2-14, 2-27
Lowtirepressurewarninglight......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid
warninglight....................2-27
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-14, 2-10
Supplemental air bag warning
light...................... .1-62, 2-11
Vehicle security system ...........2-40
Warning labels (for SRS) ............1-62
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ......................2-8
11-7