Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: 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:
CVT fluid cooler system
Cleaning
Whenever an automatic transaxle is repaired, overhauled,
or replaced, the CVT fluid cooler mounted in the
radiator must be inspected and cleaned.
Metal debris and friction material, if present, can be trapped or be deposited
in the CVT fluid cooler. This
debris can contaminate t ...
Entry/exit function
This system is designed so that the driver's seat
and automatic operation steering column will automatically
move when the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position. This allows the driver to get into
and out of the driver's seat more easily.
The driver's seat will slide backward and the
steer ...
Power consumption control system
System Diagram
System Description
OUTLINE
BCM incorporates a power saving control function that reduces the
power consumption according to the
vehicle status.
BCM switches the status (control mode) by itself with the power
saving control function. It performs the sleep
reques ...
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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