Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Brake fluid
For additional information on brake fluid specification, refer to "Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities" in the "Technical and consumer information" section of this manual.
WARNING
- Use only new fluid from a sealed container.
Old, inferior or contaminated fluid may damage the brake system.
The use of improper fluids can damage the brake system and affect the vehicle's stopping ability.
- Clean the filler cap before removing.
- Brake fluid is poisonous and should be stored carefully in marked containers out of reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted surfaces.
This will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled, immediately wash the surface with water.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the brake fluid is below the MIN line B , the brake warning light will illuminate. Add brake fluid up to the MAX line A . For additional information on recommended type of brake fluid, refer to "Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities in the " Technical and consumer information" section of this manual.
If the brake fluid must be added frequently, the brake system should be thoroughly checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Power steering fluid
Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked when the fluid
is cold at fluid temperatures of 32 to 86ºF (0 to
30ºC). The fluid level can be checked with ...
Windshield-washer fluid
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodically.
Add windshield-washer fluid when the low
windshield-washer fluid warning light comes on.
To fill ...
Other materials:
Cleaning interior
Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and
leather (if so equipped) surfaces with a clean,
soft cloth dampened in mild soap solution, then
wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.
Regular care and ...
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid
CAUTION
NISSAN recommends using Genuine
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent)
ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with
other fluids.
Do not use Automatic Transmission
Fluid (ATF) or Manual transmission
fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may damage
the CVT. Damage caused by the use of
fluid ...
Indicator lights
For additional information, refer to "Vehicle information
display" in this section.
Front fog light indicator
light
(green)
The front fog light indicator light illuminates when
the front fog lights are on. For additional information,
refer to "Fog light switch" in this section.
Front passen ...
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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