Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: General maintenance
During the normal day-to-day operation of the vehicle, general maintenance should be performed regularly as prescribed in this section. If you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or smells, be sure to check for the cause or have a NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer if you think that repairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance work, closely observe the "Maintenance precautions" in the "Do-it-yourself" section of this manual.
Explanation of general maintenance items
Additional information on the following items with " * " is found in the "Do-ityourself" section of this manual.
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.
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Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Doors and engine hood: Check that the doors
and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
th ...
Other materials:
On board diagnostic (OBD) system
Diagnosis Description
DESCRIPTION
The CVT system has two self-diagnostic systems.
The first is the emission-related on board diagnostic system (OBD-II) performed
by the TCM in combination
with the ECM. A malfunction is indicated by the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
and is stored as a D ...
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 serious ...
Event Data Recorders (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an EDR. The main
purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain collision
or near collision-like situations, such as an
air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle,
data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's
systems performed. The EDR is designed to
reco ...
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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