engine oil NISSAN MAXIMA 2023 Service Manual

10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities...................................... 10-2
Fuel recommendation ......................10-4
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations .......................... 10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .......................10-8
Specifications .................................. 10-9
Engine ...................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ........................... 10-10
Dimensions and weights ...................10-10
When traveling or registering in another
country ........................................ 10-11
Vehicle identification ........................... 10-11
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate ........................................ 10-11
Vehicle identification number (chassis
number) .................................... 10-11
Engine serial number ......................10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-12 Emission control information label
.........10-12
Tire and Loading Information label .........10-13
Air conditioner specification label ..........10-13
Installing front license plate ...................10-14
Vehicle loading information ...................10-15
Terms ...................................... 10-15
Vehicle load capacity ....................... 10-15
Loading tips ................................ 10-17
Measurement of weights ...................10-18
Towing a trailer ................................ 10-19
Flat towing ................................. 10-19
Uniform tire quality grading ...................10-19
Emission control system warranty ............10-20
Reporting safety defects ......................10-21
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test ........................................... 10-22
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...................10-22
Owner's Manual/Service Manual order
information ................................... 10-23

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
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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, see “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
(P. 10-2). 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.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important to select the engine oil
viscosity based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscos-
ity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or
its equivalent for the reason described in
“Change intervals.”
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Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Using en-
gine oil and filters that are not of the speci-
fied quality, or exceeding recommended oil
and filter change intervals could reduce
engine life. Damage to the engine caused
by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have
to change the oil before the first recom-
mended change interval. Oil and filter
change intervals depend upon how you
use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions
may require more frequent oil and filter
changes:
• repeated short distance driving at coldoutside temperatures
• driving in dusty conditions
• extensive idling
• stop and go commuting
For additional information, see “Mainte-
nance and schedules” (P. 9-2).
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) and
Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type:
ND-OIL12 (PAG) or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
may cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and may require
the replacement of all air conditioner
system components.
The refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) in
your NISSAN vehicle does not harm the
earth's ozone layer. Although this refriger-
ant does not affect the earth's atmo-
sphere, certain government regulations re-
quire the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air condi-
tioner system service. Air conditioner sys-
tem should only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians to ensure proper and
safe operation (SAE J2845). A NISSAN dealer
has the trained technicians and equip-
ment needed to recover and recycle your air conditioner system refrigerant. Only
new and SAEJ2842 certified evaporator(s)
shall be used as replacement parts.
A damaged or leaking air conditioning
evaporator shall never be repaired or re-
placed with one removed from a used or
salvaged vehicle. To replace a damaged
or leaking evaporator, use only new and SAE
J2842 certified evaporator(s). It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer when
servicing your air conditioner system.
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11 Index
A
Activenoisecancellation...........5-125Active sound enhancement .......5-125
ActiveRideControl(ARC)............5 -119
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) ........................ .1-41
Air bag system ...................1-49
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) .................1-49
Air bag warning light, supplemental . . . .1-62
Airbagwarninglight.............. .1-62
Air cleaner housing filter .............8-17
Air cleaner .......................8-17
Air conditioner ....................4-30
Air conditioner operation ..........4-30
Air conditioner specification label . . .10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .........10-2,10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ...........10-2,10-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) .................4-29
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-30
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-33
Alarm system (See vehicle security
system) .........................2-40
Anchor point locations ..............1-26
Antenna ........................4-33
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .......5-114
Antifreeze ......................5-124 Armrests........................
.1-6
Autolightswitch...................2-47
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .....3-27
Automatic door locks ...............3-5
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with Pedestrian Detection ...........5-85
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . .2-12
Automatic.......................2-71 Automaticpowerwindowswitch....2-71
B
Battery replacement ...............8-22
Keyfob.......................8-22
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ...........8-22
Battery ........................5-124 Charge warning light .............2-10
Before starting the engine ...........5-14
Belt(Seedrivebelt) ................8-16
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ............5-37
Booster seats ................... .1-38
Brake Assist .....................5 -115
Brakefluid.......................8-12
Brake system ....................5 -113
Brake..........................5 -114
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .....5-114
Brakefluid.....................8-12
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-25
Brake system ..................5 -113
Brakewarninglight...............2-9 Brakewearindicators ........2-16,8-19
Parking brake operation
..........5-22
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-19
Brakes..........................8-19
Break-in schedule ................5-109
Brightness control .................2-52
Instrument panel ...............2-52
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-9
Bulb replacement .................8-25
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants....................10-2
Car phone or CB radio ..............4-34
Cargo (See vehicle loading
information).....................10-15
Check tire pressure ................2-30
Childrestraints................... .1-19
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
forCHildren)System .............1-23
Precautions on child
restraints..............1-28, 1-34, 1-38
Top tether strap anchor point
locations..................... .1-26
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Cleaningexteriorandinterior .........7-2
Climatecontrolseatswitch..........2-54
Cold weather driving ..............5-124

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

Mirror...........................3-27Automatic anti-glare inside
mirror.....................3-27,3-28
Heatedmirrors..................3-29
Outsidemirrorcontrol ............3-28
Outsidemirrors .................3-28
Vanitymirror....................3-26
Mirrors..........................3-27
Moonroof ........................2-72
Moving Object Detection (MOD) .......4-23
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.........................5-13
NISSAN Intelligent Key®...............3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ....2-42
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual .......4-2
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . . .10-6
Odometer........................2-4
Oil..............................10-2 Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-7
Changing engine oil ...............8-7
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ............10-2,10-7
Engine oil viscosity ...............10-7 Engine oil
.......................8-6
Outsidemirrorcontrol ..............3-28
Outsidemirrors ...................3-28
Overhead sunglasses holder .........2-66
Overheat.........................6-11 Ifyourvehicleoverheats ...........6-11
Owner's manual order form .........10-23
Owner's manual/service manual order
information......................10-23
P
Parkingbrake.....................5-22
Parking..........................5-22 Parking brake operation ...........5-22
Parking/parkingonhills...........5 -111
Personal lights ....................2-76
Poweroutlet......................2-62
Powersteeringfluid.................8-11
Powersteering....................5 -112
Power............................3-5 Power door locks .................3-5
Poweroutlet....................2-62
Powerrearwindows..............2-70
Powersteeringfluid...............8-11
Powersteeringsystem ...........5 -112
Powerwindows.................2-69
Rearpowerwindows .............2-70
Precautions.......................8-2 Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats..................1-28, 1-34, 1-38 Precautions on child
restraints...............1-28, 1-34, 1-38
Precautionsonseatbeltusage ......1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .......................
.1-41
Precautions when starting and
driving.........................5-4
Push starting ......................6-11
R
Radio...........................4-34
Car phone or CB radio ............4-34
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .......2-44
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test ........................10-22
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) .........5-80
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA).........5-47
Rear Door Alert ....................2-26
Rear power sunshade ...............2-74
Rearpowerwindows ...............2-70
Rearseat ........................ .1-5
Rear sun shade ....................2-74
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch...................2-45
RearViewMonitor...................4-3
Recommended Fluids ...............10-2
Recorders.......................10-22 EventData ....................10-22
Refrigerant recommendation .........10-2
Registering a vehicle in another
country .........................10-11
11-5

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

FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
NISSAN recommends the use of unleaded
premium gasoline with an octane rating of
at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number
(Research octane number 96). If unleaded
premium gasoline is not available, you may
use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of at least 87 AKI number (Re-
search octane number 91), but you may
notice a decrease in performance.
CAUTION
• Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect
the warranty coverage.
•
Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
• Do not use a fuel containing more
than 15% ethanol in your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed to run on a
fuel containing more than 15% etha-
nol. Using a fuel containing more
than 15% ethanol in a vehicle not
specifically designed for a fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol can
adversely affect the emission control
devices and systems of the vehicle. Damage caused by such fuel is not
covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
• Do not use fuel that contains the oc-
tane booster methylcyclopentadi-
enyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
Using fuel containing MMT may ad-
versely affect vehicle performance
and vehicle emissions. Not all fuel
dispensers are labeled to indicate
MMT content, so you may have to
consult your gasoline retailer for
more details. Note that Federal and
California laws prohibit the use of
MMT in reformulated gasoline.
• U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be
identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common ab-
breviation or the appropriate per-
centage for that region.
For additional information, see “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
(P. 10-2).
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
For additional information, see “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
(P. 10-2).
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
Refer to the Tire and Loading Information
label.
The label is typically located on the driver
side center pillar or on the driver's door.
For additional information, see “Wheels and
tires” (P. 8-27).
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the break-in procedure
recommendations for the future reliability
and economy of your new vehicle. For ad-
ditional information, see “Break-in sched-
ule” (P. 5-109). Failure to follow these recom-
mendations may result in vehicle damage
or shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION