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:

    Power steering
    WARNING If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the steering will not work. Steering will be harder to operate. When the power steering warning light illuminates with the engine running, there will be no power assist for the steering. You w ...

    Trunk opener request switch
    Description Performs trunk lid open request when it is pressed. Component Function Check 1. CHECK FUNCTION With CONSULT Check trunk opener request switch REQ SW -BD/TR in Data Monitor mode. Diagnosis Procedure 1. CHECK TRUNK OPENER REQUEST SWITCH OUTPUT SIGNAL Turn ignition switch ...

    B2602 shift position
    Description BCM confirms the shift position with the following 2 signals.  CVT selector lever  Speed signal from meter DTC Logic DTC DETECTION LOGIC NOTE: If DTC B2602 is displayed with DTC U1000, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC U1000. Refer ...

    Nissan Maxima Owners Manual

    Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual

    © 2017-2026 Copyright www.nimainfo.com
    0.008