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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    How to enable/disable the RCTA system
    Perform the following steps to enable or disable the RCTA system. 1. Press the  button until "Settings" displays in the vehicle information display and then press OK. Use the button to select "Driver Assistance". Then press the OK button. 2. Select "Blind Spot" and press the OK ...

    Basic inspection
    DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW Work Flow (With GR8-1200 NI) STARTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH GR8-1200 NI To test the starting system, use the following special service tool:  GR8-1200 NI Multitasking battery and electrical diagnostic station NOTE: Refer to the diagnostic station Instru ...

    Door switch
    Description Detects door open/close condition. Component Function Check 1.CHECK FUNCTION With CONSULT Check door switches DOOR SW-DR, DOOR SW-AS in Data Monitor mode with CONSULT. Diagnosis Procedure 1.CHECK DOOR SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL Turn ignition switch OFF. Check signal between BCM c ...

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