Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: 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 avoid driving on wet ice until the road is salted or sanded.
- Whatever the condition, drive with caution.
Accelerate and slow down with care. If accelerating or downshifting too fast, the drive wheels will lose even more traction.
- Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be started sooner than on dry pavement.
- Allow greater following distances on slippery roads.
- Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try not to brake while on the ice, and avoid any sudden steering maneuvers.
- Do not use the cruise control on slippery roads.
- Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle.
Special winter equipment
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
A sturdy, fl ...
Engine block heater (if so equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold
temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 20F (-7C) or lower.
WARNING
Do not use your eng ...
Other materials:
Body control system
System Description
OUTLINE
ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION controls the various electrical
components. It inputs the information required to
the control from CAN communication and the signal received from each switch
and sensor.
BCM has combination switch reading function for reading the
...
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped)
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for proper use of the BSW system
could result in serious injury or death.
The BSW system is not a replacement
for proper driving procedures and is not
designed to prevent contact with vehicles
or objects. When changing lanes,
alw ...
Headlight control switch
Lighting
Rotate the switch to the
position, and
the front parking, tail, license plate, and instrument
panel lights will come on.
Rotate the switch to the
position, and
the headlights will come on and all the other
lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the e ...
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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