Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Headlight and turn signal switch

Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch

To defrost the rear window glass and outside mirror (if so equipped), start the engine and push the rear window defroster switch on. The rear window defroster indicator light on the switch com ...

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 hea ...

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If your vehicle overheats
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an extremely high temperature gauge reading) or if you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take the following steps. WARNING Do not continue to drive if your vehicle overheats. Doing so could cause engine damage or a vehi ...

Engine coolant temperature gauge
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range 1 when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration. The engine coolant temperature varies with the outside air temperature and driving conditions. CAUTION ...

Battery
Keep the battery surface clean and dry. Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and water. Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened. If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal cable to ...