Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Special winter equipment

Tire equipment

1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to provide superior performance on dry pavement. However, the performance of these tires will be substantially reduced in snowy and icy conditions. If you o ...

Driving on snow or ice

WARNING Wet ice (32F, 0C and freezing rain), very cold snow or ice can be slick and very hard to drive on. The vehicle will have much less traction or "grip" under these conditions. Try to ...

Other materials:

Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)
The automatic drive positioner system has three features: Memory storage function (Key-link) Memory storage function (Switch) Entry/exit function Key-link, when enabled, automatically retains the driver's last seat, automatic steering wheel, and outside mirror positions for that specif ...

Lock-up and select control system
System Diagram System Description  The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is engaged to eliminate torque converter slip to increase power transmission efficiency.  The torque converter clutch control valve operation is controlled by the torque converte ...

Three-point type seat belt with retractor
WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be in the rear seats and in an appropriate restraint. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be ag ...