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 ...

    Other materials:

    Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid
    CAUTION NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Do not use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) or Manual transmission fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluid ...

    U1243 display unit
    DTC Logic Diagnosis Procedure 1.CHECK DISPLAY UNIT POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT Check display unit power supply and ground circuit 2.CHECK CONTINUITY OF COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT Turn ignition switch OFF. Disconnect display unit connector M142 and AV control unit connector M163. ...

    Trunk lid
    WARNING Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. For additional information, refer to "Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)" in the "Starting and driving" section of this manual. Closely supervise children when they are a ...

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