Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
The vehicle should be driven with the VDC system on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The 
indicator will come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the engine to turn on the system. For additional information, refer to "Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system" in the "Starting and driving" section of this manual.
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped)
The heated steering wheel system is designed to
operate only when the surface temperature of the
steering wheel is below 68F (20C).
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering ...
E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped)
The E-call (SOS) system switch is used in combination
with a NissanConnectSM Services subscription
to call for assistance in case of an
emergency.
Pushing the switch will (with a paid subscr ...
Other materials:
Basic inspection
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Work Flow (With EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI)
CHARGING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH EXP-800 NI OR GR8-1200 NI
To test the charging system, use the following special service tools:
EXP-800 NI Battery and electrical diagnostic analyzer
GR8-1200 NI Multitasking battery and ...
Headlamp
Description
Headlamp lighting when theft warning system is in alarm
phase.
Component Function Check
1.CHECK HEADLAMP OPERATION
Check if headlamps operate by lighting switch.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK HEADLAMP OPERATION
Refer to EXL-6, "Work Flow" (xenon type) or EXL-171,
"Work Flow" (ha ...
Headlamp
System Diagram
System Description
Control of the headlamp system operation is dependent upon the position of
the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). When the lighting
switch is placed in the 2nd position, the BCM (body control module) receives
input requesting the headlam ...
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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