NISSAN MAXIMA PLATINUM 2018 Owners Manual

Steps for determining correct
load limit
1. Locate the statement “The com-bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
lbs. or XXX kg” on your vehicle’s
Tire and Loading Information la-
bel.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX lbs. or XXX kg.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For ex-
ample, if the XXX amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lbs. passengers in your ve-
hicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capac-
ity is 650 lbs. (1,400-750 (5 X 150) =
650 lbs.) or (640-340 (5 X 70) =
300 kg.) 5. Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed
the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in
step 4.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, con-
firm that you do not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
or the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for your vehicle. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Measure-
ment of weights” in this section.
Also check tires for proper inflation
pressures. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label” in this section.
LOADING TIPS
∙ The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GAWR as specified on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label. ∙ Do not load the front and rear
axle to the GAWR. Doing so will
exceed the GVWR.

∙ Overloading not only canshorten the life of your vehicle
and the tire, but can also cause
unsafe vehicle handling and
longer braking distances. This
may cause a premature tire fail-
ure which could result in a seri-
ous accident and personal in-
jury. Failures caused by
overloading are not covered by
the vehicle’s warranty.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent
weight shif ts that could affect the
balance of your vehicle. When the ve-
hicle is loaded, drive to a scale and
weigh the front and the rear wheels
separately to determine axle loads.
Individual axle loads should not ex-
ceed either of the Gross Axle Weight
Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle
loads should not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These
ratings are given on the vehicle cer-
tification label. If weight ratings are
exceeded, move or remove items to
bring all weights below the ratings.
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.

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.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades repre-
sent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave-ment as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.

Climatecontrolseatswitch.........2-50
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-11
Coldweatherdriving.............5-93
Console box ..................2-58
Console light ..................2-67
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-16
Transmission shif t selector lock
release....................5-20
Control panel and vehicle information
displayinteraction...............2-32
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-29
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..............7-8
Cruisecontrol..................5-41
Cupholders ..................2-59
D
Daytime Running Light System .......2-47
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-45
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-48 Display......................2-17
Door locks
..................3-4,3-5
Drivebelt ....................8-14
Drive Mode Selector ..............5-23
Drive positioner,
Automatic..........3-30,3-31,3-32,3-33
Drive Sport Mode Selector ..........5-22
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-93
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-16
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-4
Drivingthevehicle...............5-16
E
E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH .............2-54
Economy - fuel .................5-80
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 ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine 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 .............10-6
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-14
Engine Block Heater .............5-94
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
EventDatarecorders ............10-19
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-55
Eyeglasscase.................2-58
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire......................6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
f
luid......................8-9
Engine coolant ...............8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Powersteeringfluid............8-10
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
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Foglightswitch................2-49
Foldingrearseat.................1-5
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-49
Front and rear sonar system........5-89
Front-door pocket ..............2-56
Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Frontseats................... .1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-80
Fuel-filler cap ................3-23
Fuel-filler lid .................3-23
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation .......10-2,10-3
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-32
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5-79
Fuel-filler door .................3-23
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses .......................8-18
Fusiblelinks...................8-19
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . . .2-68, 2-69, 2-70, 2-71, 2-71, 2-72
Gascap.....................3-23
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ..............2-4,2-5
Tachometer .................2-6 Trip odometer
.............2-4,2-5
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-57
Gloveboxlock.................2-57
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-45
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-45
Headlights ...................8-22
Headrestraints................. .1-7
Heatedseats..................2-51
Heated seat switches .............2-51
Heated steering wheel switch .......2-52
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-28
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-29
Heater operation .............4-30
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . .4-28
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . . .2-68, 2-69, 2-70, 2-71, 2-71, 2-72
Hood ...................... .3-21
Horn.......................2-50
I
Ignition Switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-10
Immobilizer system ...........2-41,5-14
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
In-cabinmicrofilter..............8-16
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-80Indicator
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-13
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .................2-8,2-14
Informationdisplay..............2-17
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-28
Instrument brightness control .......2-48
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-48
Integrated Dynamics-control Module. . .5-88
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .......5-43
Intelligent Drive Alertness (I-DA) ......5-75
Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) ........5-88
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)......................5-65
Intelligent
Key system
Key operating range ............3-8
Key operation ................3-9
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-13
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-16
Warning signals ..............3-16
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) ........5-88
Interiorlight...................2-66
Interiortrunklidrelease...........3-22
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-24
J
Jumpstarting...............6-8,8-14
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K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ........8-20
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-13
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-6
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-3
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label . .10-11
Engine serial number ...........10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-60
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System............... .1-24
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-12
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-60, 2-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-24
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-8
Bulb replacement .............8-24
Charge warning light ...........2-10 Console light
................2-67
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-24
Foglights..................8-23
Foglightswitch..............2-49
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-45
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-45
Headlights .................8-22
Interiorlight.................2-66
Lightbulbs.................8-22
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light .....................2-28
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-52
Personal lights ...............2-68
Security indicator light ..........2-15
Spotlights(Seemaplight)........2-67
Trunklight..................2-68
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminder s...............2-8,2-14
Lights ......................8-22 Maplights..................2-67
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Door locks ................3-4,3-5
Gloveboxlock...............2-57
Power door locks ..............3-5
Trunk lid lock opener lever ........3-22
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-32
Lowfuelwarninglight.........2-12,2-28
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light .......................2-28
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13 M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-18
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-13
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-14
Maplights....................2-67
Memory Seat ........3-30,3-31,3-32,3-33
Meters and gauges ...............2-4
Instrument brightness control .....2-48
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . .3-28
Outsidemirrorcontrol..........3-29
Outsidemirrors..............3-29
Vanitymirror................3-28
Mirrors......................3-28
Moonroof ....................2-63
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-22
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........
3-2,3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-13
11-4