Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Push-button ignition switch positions
LOCK (Normal parking position)
The ignition switch can only be locked in this position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is pushed to the ACC position while carrying the Intelligent Key.
The ignition switch will lock when any door is opened or closed with the ignition switched off.
ACC (Accessories)
This position activates electrical accessories, such as the radio, when the engine is not running.
ACC has a battery saver feature that will turn the ignition switch to the OFF position after a period of time under the following conditions:
- All doors are closed.
- Shift lever is in P (Park).
- Hazard lamps are off.
- Turn signals are off.
The battery saver feature will be canceled if any of the following occur:
- Any door is opened.
- Shift lever is moved out of P (Park).
- Ignition switch changes position.
- Hazard lamps are turned on.
ON (Normal operating position)
This position turns on the ignition system and electrical accessories.
ON has a battery saver feature that will turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, if the vehicle is not running, after some time under the following conditions:
- All doors are closed.
- Shift lever is in P (Park).
- Hazard lamps are off.
- Turn signals are off.
The battery saver feature will be canceled if any of the following occur:
- Any door is opened.
- Shift lever is moved out of the P (Park) position.
- Ignition switch changes position.
- Hazard lamps are turned on.
- Turn signals are turned on.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when the engine is not running for an extended period.
This can discharge the battery.
OFF
The ignition switch is in the OFF position when the engine is turned off using the ignition switch.
If equipped, the ignition switch heart beat function (pulsed illumination) may activate for a period of time when any door is unlocked and when the door opened/closed status changes in the OFF and ACC positions.
Operating range
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
operating range.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost discharged
or strong radio waves a ...
Emergency engine shut off
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
while driving, perform the following procedure:
Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch
three consecutive times in less than 1.5 seconds,
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Other materials:
ECU diagnosis information
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
Reference Value
NOTE:
The Signal Tech II Tool (J-50190) can be used to perform the following
functions. Refer to the Signal Tech II
User Guide for additional information.
Activate and display TPMS transmitter IDs
Display tire pressure reported by the TPMS tra ...
Shift position indicator circuit
Description
TCM sends position indicator signals to
combination meter via CAN communication line.
The selector lever position is indicated on the
shift position indicator.
Component Function Check
1.CHECK SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR
CAUTION:
Always drive vehic ...
Headlamp
System Diagram
System Description
Control of the headlamp system is dependent upon the position of the
combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). When the lighting
switch is placed in the 2nd position, the BCM (body control module) receives
input requesting the headlamps and par ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table of contents
- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual
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