Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: 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 engine block heater with an ungrounded electrical system or a 2-pronged adapter. You can be seriously injured by an electrical shock if you use an ungrounded connection.
- Disconnect and properly store the engine block heater cord before starting the engine. Damage to the cord could result in an electrical shock and can cause serious injury.
- Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged extension cord rated for at least 10 A. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110-VAC outlet. Failure to use the proper extension cord or a grounded outlet can result in a fire or electrical shock and cause serious personal injury.
To use the engine block heater: 1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110- volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours, depending on outside temperatures, to properly warm the engine coolant. Use an appropriate timer to turn the engine block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and properly store the cord to keep it away from moving parts.
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 ...
Active noise cancellation/Active sound control (if so equipped).
Active noise cancellation
Front and rear microphones
This system uses three microphones 1 located
inside the vehicle to detect engine booming
noises. The system then automatically generates
a ...
Other materials:
Head restraints/headrests
WARNING
Head restraints/headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against injury
in certain rear end collisions. Adjustable
head restraints/headrests must be
adjusted properly, as specified in this section.
Check the adjustment after someo ...
Operating tips
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant temperature
warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.
...
Intake door control system
System Diagram
System Description
The intake doors are automatically controlled by the temperature setting,
ambient temperature, in-vehicle temperature,
intake temperature, amount of sunload and ON/OFF operation of the compressor.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The intake door control judges intake doo ...
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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