Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Before starting the engine

Nissan Maxima Owners Manual / Starting and driving / Before starting the engine

  • Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear.
  • Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel.
  • Check that all windows and lights are clean.
  • Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflation.
  • Lock all doors.
  • Position seat and adjust head restraints/headrests.
  • Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
  • Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do likewise.
  • Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position. For additional information, refer to "Warning lights, indicator lights and audible reminders" in the "Instruments and controls" section of this manual.
    NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
    The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered key. If the engine fails to start using a registered key (for example, when interferenc ...

    Starting the engine
    1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended. The starter is designed not to operate if the shift lever is in any of the driving pos ...

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    Diagnosis system (bluetooth control unit)
    Diagnosis Description The Bluetooth control unit has two diagnostic checks. The first diagnostic check is performed automatically every ignition cycle during control unit initialization. The second diagnostic check is performed by the technician using the steering wheel audio control switches ...

    Manual operation (if so equipped)
    Tilt and telescopic operation Pull the lock lever 1 down: Adjust the steering wheel up or down in direction 2 to the desired position. Adjust the steering wheel forward or backward in direction 3 to the desired position. Push the lock lever 1 up firmly to lock the steering wheel i ...

    TPMS
    System Diagram System Description DESCRIPTION During driving, the tire pressure monitoring system receives the signal transmitted from the transmitter installed in each wheel, and turns on the low tire pressure warning lamp when the tire pressure becomes low. The control unit (BCM) for t ...

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