Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: General maintenance

General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during normal day-to-day operation.

They are essential for proper vehicle operation.

It is your responsibility to perform these procedures regularly as prescribed.

Performing general maintenance checks requires minimal mechanical skill and only a few general automotive tools.

These checks or inspections can be done by yourself, a qualified technician or, if you prefer, a NISSAN dealer.

Scheduled maintenance

The maintenance items listed in this section are required to be serviced at regular intervals. However under severe driving conditions, additional or more frequent maintenance will be required.

    Maintenance requirements
    Some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your vehicle good mechanical condition, as well as its emissions and engine performance. It is the owner's responsibility to make ...

    Where to go for service
    If maintenance service is required or your vehicle appears to malfunction, have the systems checked and serviced. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. NISSAN techni ...

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    Flat towing Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called flat towing. This method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home. CAUTION Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission damage ...

    Turn signal lamp circuit
    Description The BCM monitors inputs from the combination switch to determine when to activate the turn signals. The BCM outputs voltage direction to the left and right turn signals during turn signal operation or both during hazard warning operation. The BCM sends a turn signal indicator requ ...

    Compass
    Description DESCRIPTION With the ignition switch in the ON position, and the mode (N) switch ON, the compass display will indicate the direction the vehicle is heading. Vehicle direction is displayed as follows: N: north E: east S: south W: west ZONE VARIATION SETTING PROCEDURE ...

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