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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    Audible reminders
    Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it makes a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sou ...

    Side curtain air bag module
    Component Side curtain air bag module tether Side curtain air bag module assembly Side curtain air bag module inflator Front Removal and Installation CAUTION: Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least 3 minutes. Do n ...

    Unfastening the seat belts
    To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle 1 . The seat belt automatically retracts. Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor When the vehi ...

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