Nissan 2010 Maxima - Owner's Manual User Manual

®2010 MAXIMAOWNER’S MANUALFor your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.2010 NISSAN MAXIMA A35-DPrinting : January 2010 (04)Publication

1. Engine hood (P. 3-18)2. Windshield wiper and washerswitch (P. 2-26)3. Windshield (P. 8-19)4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-45)5. Power windows (P

NOTE:You can turn on or turn off the drivingspeed dependent intermittent wiper func-tion for vehicles with navigation system.Refer to “Comfort setting

NOTE:The top few rows of wires on the rear win-dow are not part of the rear window de-froster system. These wires make up theantenna for the audio sys

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCHLighting䊊1When turning the switch to the posi-tion, the front parking, tail, license plate andinstrument panel lights come on.

Autolight systemThe autolight system allows the headlights to beset so they turn on and off automatically. Theautolight system can:● Turn on the headl

Headlight beam select䊊1To select the high beam function, push thelever forward. The high beam lights come onand thelight illuminates.䊊2Pull the lever

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESSCONTROLThe instrument cluster illuminates when the igni-tion switch is in the ON position.The instrument brightness control opera

Push the switch on to warn other drivers whenyou must stop or park under emergency condi-tions. All turn signal lights flash.WARNING● If stopping for

The climate controlled seat warms up or coolsdown the front seat by blowing warm or cool airfrom the surface of the seat. The climate controlswitch is

The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.The switch is located on the center console.1. Start the engine.2. Push the LO or HI position of the sw

NOTE:If the surface temperature of the steeringwheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the switchis turned on, the system will not heat thesteering wheel. Thi

1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-27)2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-20)3. Trunk lid (P. 3-18)4. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)5. Exterior trunk li

CAUTION● The outlet and plug may be hot duringor immediately after use.● The power outlets are not designed foruse with a cigarette lighter.● Do not u

SUNGLASSES HOLDER (if soequipped)To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.WARNING● Keep the sunglasses holder closedwhile driving to prevent an

To open the front cup holders, push the cupholder lid. To close, lower the cup holder lid andpush down until it clicks in place.The rear cup holders a

CONSOLE BOX Upper halfPull up on the driver’s side latch to open theupper half of the console box.The upper half of the console box may be used forsto

GROCERY HOOKSThe grocery hooks are located in the trunk andcan be used to hang a standard size plasticgrocery bag.CAUTIONDo not apply a total load of

To install a cargo net, attach the net to the retain-ers.To remove a cargo net, detach the net from theretainers.POWER WINDOWSWARNING● Make sure that

Driver’s side power window switchThe driver’s side control panel is equipped withswitches to open or close all of the windows.To open a window, push t

Automatic operationTo fully open a window equipped with automaticoperation, press the window switch down (onlydriver’s side shown) to the second deten

AUTOMATIC MOONROOFThe moonroof will only operate when the ignitionswitch is placed in the ON position. The auto-matic moonroof is operational for abou

When closing:If the control unit detects something caught in themoonroof as it moves to the front, the moonroofwill immediately open backward.When til

1. Interior trunk access (P. 1-5)2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-45)3. Sun visors (P. 3-24)4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-50)5. HomeLi

Sliding the moonroofTo slide the moonroof:● To fully open the moonroof, push the switch䊊1toward the open position until it reachesthe second detent. I

CAUTION● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sandfrom the moonroof before opening.● Do not place heavy objects on themoonroof or surrounding area.Sunshad

The rear control cancel switch operates when theignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON posi-tion.The rear control cancel switch is located on thel

The interior light has a three-position switch andoperates regardless of ignition switch position.● When the switch is in the ON position䊊1,the front

CONSOLE LIGHTThe console light䊊1will turn on whenever theparking lights or headlights are illuminated.The console light brightness can be adjustedwith

REARTo turn on the rear lights, press and release theswitch䊊1.To turn the rear lights off, press and release theswitch䊊1.The light illuminates when th

The HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver provides aconvenient way to consolidate the functions of upto three individual hand-held transmitters intoone buil

3. Using both hands, simultaneously press andhold both the HomeLink姞 button you want toprogram and the hand-held transmitter but-ton.DO NOT release th

NOTE:When programming a garage door opener,etc., it is advised to unplug the device dur-ing the “cycling” process to prevent pos-sible damage to the g

FCC Notice:This device complies with FCC rules part 15and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Opera-tion is subject to the following two condi-tions:(1) This

1. Side and center vents (P. 4-40)2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-28)3. Steering wheel switch for audio controland Blu

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsKeys...3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key™ ...3-2NISSAN Vehi

1. Two Intelligent Keys2. Mechanical keys with built-in transpon-der chip (inside Intelligent Keys)3. Key number plateNISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™Your vehi

Mechanical keyThe Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key,which can be used in case of a discharged bat-tery.To remove the mechanical key, release

Any key that is not given to your dealer at the timeof registration will no longer be able to start yourvehicle.Do not allow the immobilizer system ke

Opening and closing windowsThe driver’s door key operation allows you toopen and close windows equipped with auto-matic operation at the same time.● T

Lockout protectionWhen the power door lock switch (driver’s orfront passenger’s side) is moved to the lockposition with the Intelligent Key in the por

WARNING● Radio waves could adversely affectelectric medical equipment. Those whouse a pacemaker should contact theelectric medical equipment manufac-t

when the vehicle battery is completely dis-charged. Unlocking the steering wheel is impos-sible even if the Intelligent key is inserted into theIntell

OPERATING RANGEThe Intelligent Key functions can only be usedwhen the Intelligent Key is within the specifiedoperating range from the request switch䊊1

● To prevent the Intelligent Key from being leftinside the vehicle, make sure you carry theIntelligent Key with you and then lock thedoors.● Do not pu

24. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-36)Outside mirror controls (P. 3-27)Heated steering wheel switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-35)Trunk lid

NOTE:● Doors lock with the door handle requestswitch when the ignition switch is placed inthe ON position.● Doors lock with the door handle requestswi

Unlocking doors1. Carry the Intelligent Key.2. Push the door handle request switch䊊1.3. The hazard warning lights flash once and theoutside buzzer sou

Opening the trunk lid1. Push the trunk opener request switch䊊Aformore than 1 second while carrying the Intel-ligent Key with you.2. The trunk will unl

CAUTIONAfter locking the doors using the Intelli-gent Key, be sure that the doors have beensecurely locked by operating the doorhandles.Unlocking door

Releasing the trunk lidPress the button for longer than 0.5 sec-onds to open the trunk lid. The trunk releasebutton will not operate when the ignition

Silencing the horn beep featureIf desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-vated using the Intelligent Key.To deactivate: Press and hold theandbut

Symptom Possible Cause RemedyWhen pushing the ignition switch to stopthe engineThe SHIFT P warning appears on the dis-play and the inside warning chim

䊊1Pull the hood lock release handle locatedbelow the driver side instrument panel. Thehood will spring up slightly.䊊2Push the lever at the front of th

OPENER OPERATIONWARNING● Do not drive with the trunk lid open. Thiscould allow dangerous exhaust gasesto be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-haust gas”

SECONDARY TRUNK LID RELEASETo open the trunk lid from the rear seat:䊊1● Fold down the center arm rest.● Insert the mechanical key into the trunk com-p

1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)4. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)5. Fuse block (P

OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOORThe fuel-filler door automatically unlocks when alldoors are unlocked.1. Unlock the fuel-filler door using one of thefollo

WARNING● Gasoline is extremely flammable andhighly explosive under certain condi-tions. You could be burned or seriouslyinjured if it is misused or mi

WARNINGDo not adjust the steering wheel whiledriving. You could lose control of yourvehicle and cause an accident.CAUTIONDo not adjust the steering wh

MANUAL OPERATION (if soequipped)Tilt and telescopic operationPull the lock lever䊊1all the way towards you:● Adjust the steering wheel forward or back-

䊊1To block glare from the front, swing down themain sun visor.䊊2To block glare from the side, remove themain sun visor from the center mount andswing

Type AThe indicator light䊊2will illuminate when theautomatic anti-glare feature is operating.With the ignition switch placed in the ON posi-tion, pres

To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again,press:● the | button for inside mirrors withoutcompass.● thebutton for inside mirrors withcompass.Th

WARNING● Objects viewed in the outside mirror onthe passenger side are closer than theyappear. Be careful when moving to theright. Using only this mir

Foldable outside mirrorsPull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it.The automatic drive positioner system has twofeatures:● Memory storage func

3. Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column,and outside mirrors to the desired positionsby manually operating each adjustingswitch. For additional in

WarninglightName PageorAnti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) warn-ing light2-11orBrake warning light 2-11Charge warninglight2-11Engine oil pressurewarning lig

The driver’s seat, steering column, and outsidemirrors will move to the memorized position withthe indicator light blinking, and then the light willst

MEMO3-32 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voicerecognition systemsControl panel buttons — color screen withoutNavigation System (if so equipped) ...

FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)changer (if so equipped) ...4-64FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)player (if so equipped) ..

Phone settings ...4-142Bluetooth settings ...4-143Call volume ...4

WARNING● Positioning of the heating or air condi-tioning controls and display controlsshould not be done while driving in or-der that full attention m

CAUTION● The glass screen on the liquid crystaldisplay may break if it is hit with a hardor sharp object. If the glass breaks, donot touch the liquid

If you press the BACK button䊊4during setup,the setup will be canceled and/or the display willreturn to the previous screen.● Finish setup.In some scre

HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTONPress the INFO button. The display screenshows vehicle information for your convenience.The information shown on the screen

Fuel economy recordPress the INFO button, then select the “FuelEconomy” key, then select the “View” key usingthe NISSAN controller.The average fuel co

MEMO0-10 Illustrated table of contents

Displaying the maintenance notice re-minderSelect the “Interval Reminder ON” key to displaythe MAINTENANCE INFORMATION automati-cally at the set maint

Display settingsSelect the “Display” key. The Display settingsscreen will appear.Brightness/contrast:Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” key

To turn the screen on:● Press the SETTING button, select the “Dis-play” key and then select the “Display ON”key. Then set the screen to on by pressing

ClockThe following display will appear after pressingthe SETTING button, then selecting the “Clock”key using the NISSAN controller.On-screen Clock:Whe

● Newfoundland● Aleutian● Hawaii● AlaskaAdjust Clock:To adjust the time, select the + or - key for thehour until the desired number is reached. Repeat

Auto Interior Illumination: Select to turn on orturn off the illumination of the interior lights whenany door is unlocked.Auto Headlights Sensitivity:

Language / UnitsUse the NISSAN controller to select the “Lan-guage / Units” key. Select which setting you wantto change using the NISSAN controller.Se

If no operation is done within 10 seconds, thedisplay will return to the previous display.Press and hold theOFF button for morethan 2 seconds to turn

9. OFF brightness control button(P. 4-31)10. - (brightness control) button11. VOICE button*12. SETTING button (P. 4-24)13. MAP button*14.BACK (previou

If you press the BACK button䊊4during setup,the setup will be canceled and/or the display willreturn to the previous screen.● Finish setup.In some scre

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint systemSeats ...1-2Front power seat adjustment...

Adjusting the item:Touch the “+” key䊊1or the “⫺” key䊊2to adjustthe settings of an item.Touch the up arrow䊊3to scroll up the page oneitem at a time, or

HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THESCREENVehicle functions are viewed on the center dis-play screen in menus. Whenever a menu selec-tion is made or menu item i

Fuel economyPress the INFO button, then select the “FuelEconomy” key using the NISSAN controller todisplay Distance to Empty, Average FuelEconomy and

Maintenance itemsPress the INFO button and select the “Mainte-nance” key using the NISSAN controller; themaintenance information will be displayed on

Displaying the maintenance notice re-minderSelect the “Interval Reminder ON” key to displaythe MAINTENANCE INFORMATION automati-cally at the set maint

HOW TO USE THE SETTINGBUTTONWhen the SETTING button is pressed, the Set-tings screen will appear on the display. You canselect and/or adjust several f

Brightness/contrast:Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” keyto adjust the brightness or contrast of the displaybackground. Use the NISSAN con

Color theme:Select the “Display” key, then select the “ColorTheme” key. The Color Theme select screen willappear.Select the key for the desired color.

Time Zone:Select the “Time Zone” key; the Time Zonescreen will appear.Select one of the following zones, depending onthe current location, by selectin

Comfort settingsSelect the “Others” key using the NISSAN con-troller, then select the “Comfort” key. The Com-fort settings screen will be displayed.Yo

WARNING● Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an acc

Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit: Select to turnon or turn off the driver’s seat moving backwardfor easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFFposi

Select Units:Select the “US” (mi, °F, MPG) key or the “Metric”(km, °C, L/100 km) key to change the unitsshown on the display.Voice Recognition:For Voi

Switch beepsWith this option on (indicator light illuminated), abeep will sound if any control panel button ispressed.OFF BUTTONTo change the display

Viewing imagesTo view an image, press the SETTING button andthen select the “Image Viewer” key with theNISSAN controller. The Image Viewer screen will

Slideshow settingsWhile in slideshow mode, select the “Settings”key. The Slideshow Settings screen will be dis-played. The following settings can be a

When the shift selector is shifted into the R(Reverse) position, the monitor display shows theview to the rear of the vehicle.The system is designed a

Vehicle width guide lines䊊5:Indicate the vehicle width when backing up.Predicted course lines䊊6:Indicate the predicted course when backing up.The pred

1. Visually check that the parking space is safebefore parking your vehicle.2. The rear view of the vehicle is displayed onthe screen䊊Awhen the shift

Backing up on a steep uphillWhen backing up the vehicle up a hill, the dis-tance guide lines and the vehicle width guidelines are shown closer than th

the hill is the place䊊B. Note that any object onthe hill is closer than it appears on the monitor.Backing up near a projecting objectThe predicted cou

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSANowners. This vehicle is delivered to you withconfidence. It was produced using the latesttechniques and str

FRONT POWER SEATADJUSTMENTOperating tips● The power seat motor has an auto-resetoverload protection circuit. If the motorstops during operation, wait

the position䊊Aif the object projects over theactual backing up course.HOW TO ADJUST THE SCREENTo adjust the Display ON/OFF, Brightness, Tint,Color, Co

Adjust air flow direction by moving the ventslides.Open or close the vents by using the dial. Movethe dial toward theto open the vents ortoward theto

1. Temperature control buttons (driver’sside)2. AUTO climate control ON button3.(front defroster) button4.Air recirculation button5. MODE (manual air

AUTOMATIC OPERATIONCooling and/or dehumidified heating(AUTO)This mode may be used all year round as thesystem automatically works to keep a constantte

The air recirculation cannot be activated whenthe air conditioner is in thefront defrostingmode or thefront defrosting and foot out-let mode.Fresh air

1. Temperature control dial (driver’s side)/AUTO (automatic) climate control ONbutton2. A/C (air conditioner) ON/OFF button3.Air recirculation button4

AUTOMATIC OPERATIONCooling and/or dehumidified heating(AUTO)This mode may be used all year round as thesystem automatically works to keep a constantte

The air recirculation cannot be activated whenthe air conditioner is in thefront defrostingmode or thefront defrosting and foot out-let mode.Fresh air

The rear seat passengers can adjust the climatecontrol system using the climate controls in therear armrest panel.1. AUTO button2.button3.switchFor in

The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve-hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed withthe environment in mind.This refrigerant does not harm t

Seat lifter (driver’s seat)Push the front or rear end of the switch up ordown to adjust the angle and height of the seatcushion.Lumbar support (driver

Static and flutter: During signal interference frombuildings, large hills or due to antenna position(usually in conjunction with increased distancefro

Compact disc (CD) player (modelswithout Navigation System)CAUTION● Do not force a compact disc into the CDinsert slot. This could damage the CDand/or

CD/DVD combination player (modelswith Navigation System)● Do not force a disc into the CD/DVDinsert slot. This could damage theCD/DVD player.● During

● Use DVDs with a region code “1”,“ALL” or “1 included” for your DVDentertainment system. (The regioncode䊊Ais displayed as a small sym-bol printed on

● During cold weather or rainy days, the playermay malfunction due to the humidity. If thisoccurs, remove the USB memory stick anddehumidify or ventil

● Do not place the Bluetooth姞 audio device inan area surrounded by metal or far away fromthe in-vehicle Bluetooth姞 module to preventtone quality degra

Playback order:Music playback order of a CD with MP3 or WMAfiles is as illustrated.● The names of folders not containing MP3 orWMA files are not shown

Specification chart:Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, USB 2.0Supported file systemsCD, CD-R, CD-RW, ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet* ISO9

Troubleshooting guide:Symptom Cause and CountermeasureCannot playCheck if the CD/USB device was inserted correctly.Check if the CD is scratched or dir

CD, DVD or USB with CompressedAudio Files (models with NavigationSystem)The file types supported by this system are MP3,WMA, AAC/M4A and ATRAC3.Explan

Thigh extension (driver’s side only, ifso equipped)Pull up and hold the lever to extend the frontportion to the desired position.FOLDING REAR SEAT (if

Playback order:Music playback order of a CD, DVD or USBdevice with compressed audio files is as illus-trated.● The folder names of folders not contain

Specification chart:Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, USB 2.0Supported file systemsCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, D

Troubleshooting guide:Symptom Cause and CountermeasureCannot playCheck if the CD/DVD/USB device was inserted correctly.Check if the CD/DVD is scratche

Compressed Video Files (models withNavigation System)Explanation of terms:● DivX – DivX refers to the DivX姞 codecowned by Div, Inc. used for a lossy c

Requirements for Supporting Video Playback:Media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL, USB 2.0 MemoryFile SystemsCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD,DVD±R,

1.CD eject button2. VOL/ON·OFF control knob3. Station and CD select (1 - 6) buttons4. LOAD CD button5. TUNE/FOLDER and AUDIO controlknob (Bass, Treble

AUDIO control knob (Bass, Treble, Fade,Balance and Beep):Press the AUDIO control knob to change themode as follows:Bass → Treble → Fade → Balance → Be

● Artist name displays the name of the artist ofthe song playing.● Album title displays the title of the album ofthe song playing.FM/AM radio operatio

To insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, press theLOAD button for more than 1.5 seconds.The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate on thedisplay when CDs are

SCAN button:While listening to a CD, press the SCAN buttonto preview the first 10 seconds of each track onthe CD playing. Pressing the SCAN button aga

● When returning the seatbacks to theupright position, be certain they arecompletely secured in the latched posi-tion. If they are not completely secu

1.CD eject button2. VOL/ON·OFF control knob3. Station select (1 - 6) buttons4. TUNE/FOLDER and AUDIO controlknob (Bass, Treble, Fade and Balance)5. AU

This vehicle has Speed Sensitive Volume (SSV)for audio. The audio volume changes as the driv-ing speed changes.AUDIO control knob (Bass, Treble, Bal-a

CD/MP3 display modeWhile listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD,certain text might be able to be displayed (whenCD encoded with text is being used).Depend

When the AUX button is pressed while the igni-tion switch is in the ACC or ON position, theradio will come on at the station last played.The last stat

If the radio is already operating, it will automati-cally turn off and the compact disc will play.If the system has been turned off while the com-pact

AUX (auxiliary) input jacksThe auxiliary input jacks are located inside thecenter console䊊1. NTSC compatible devicessuch as video games, camcorders an

1.CD eject button2. VOL/ON·OFF control knob3. Station select (1 - 6) buttons4. TUNE/FOLDER and AUDIO controlknob (Bass, Treble, Fade and Balance)5. DI

This vehicle has Speed Sensitive Volume (SSV)for audio. The audio volume changes as the driv-ing speed changes.AUDIO control knob (Bass, Treble, Bal-a

Display album cover art:When an audio source encoded with albumcover art is played, the album cover art can bedisplayed on the screen. To toggle this

The FM stereo indicator STEREO will illuminateduring FM stereo reception. When the stereobroadcast signal is weak, the radio will automati-cally chang

Center armrestPull the armrest down until it is horizontal.HEAD RESTRAINTSWARNINGHead restraints supplement the other ve-hicle safety systems. They ma

Menu (XM, if so equipped)Select the “Menu” key using the NISSAN control-ler or touchscreen to see a list of options:● Preset List – Displays the list

times to skip back through tracks. The compactdisc will go back the number of times the buttonis pressed.When the TRACKbutton is pressed whilethe comp

Normal - Plays all tracks on the CD in sequentialorder until stopped.● Folder ListThe folders on the disc are displayed. Select thekey of a folder nam

● Title Text Priority● Record to Music Box, Automatic Recording,Recording QualityFor more information about these options, see“Music Box™ Hard-Drive A

Before connecting a device to the auxiliary inputjacks, turn off the power of the portable device.With a compatible device connected to the aux-iliary

DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC (DVD)PLAYER OPERATION (models withNavigation System)PrecautionsStart the engine when using the DVD entertain-ment system.Movies

The operation screen will be turned on when theDISC-AUX button is pressed while a DVD isplaying. The operation screen will turn off auto-matically aft

● Group Search (DVD-AUDIO, VIDEO CD)The scene with the specified group will bedisplayed the number of times the “+” or “-”side is selected.● 10 Key Se

USB INTERFACE (models withoutNavigation System) (if so equipped)Connecting a device to the USB inputjackThe USB input jack is located in the center co

USB INTERFACE (models withNavigation System)Connecting a device to the USB inputjackThe USB input jack is located in the center con-sole. Open the pro

Components1. Head restraint2. Adjustment notches3. Lock knob4. StalksAdjustmentAdjust the head restraint so the center is levelwith the center of the

SEEK/CAT and TRACK(Reverse or Fast Forward)buttons:Press and hold the SEEK/CAT(rewind)button or TRACK(fast forward) button for1.5 seconds while an aud

● Folder List/Track ListDisplays the folder or track list. The “MoviePlayback” key is also displayed in this listscreen and enables you to switch to t

● Previous Chapter/Rewind:Select thekey to skip the chapter(s)of the disc backward. The chapters will goback the number of times the key is selected.P

iPod姞* PLAYER OPERATIONWITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM (ifso equipped)Connecting iPod姞To connect an iPod姞 to the vehicle so that theiPod姞 can be controlled

Interface:The interface for iPod姞 operation shown on thevehicle center display is similar to the iPod姞 in-terface. Use the NISSAN controller and theBA

tery will be charged while connected to the ve-hicle with the ignition switch in the ACC or ONposition.While connected to the vehicle, the iPod姞 canon

DISC·AUX button:When the DISC·AUX button is pressed with thesystem off and the iPod姞 connected, the systemwill turn on. If another audio source is pla

Play mode:While the iPod姞 is playing, touch the “Menu” keyto display the iPod姞 menu. Touch the “PlayMode” key to display the Play Mode screen andadjus

To exit the scrolling by letter mode, perform one ofthe following:● Press the ENTER button on the NISSANcontroller.● Push the ENTER switch on the stee

● The recording process can be stopped atany time. All tracks that were played beforethe CD was stopped are stored.● Individual tracks can be deleted

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and pushthe head restraint down.RemovalUse the following procedure to remove the ad-justable head restraints.1.

Stopping playback:The system stops playing when:● Another mode (radio, CD, USB memory,iPod姞 or AUX) is selected.● The audio system is turned off.● The

● ArtistsPlay tracks by an artist whose music is cur-rently being played. The artists are stored inalphabetical order.● GenresPlay tracks by genre by

● Automatic Recording:When this item is turned to ON, the MusicBox Hard Drive audio system automaticallystarts recording when a CD is inserted.● Recor

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Recording CDs1. Operate the audio system to play a CD.For information on playing CDs, see “Com-pact Disc (CD) player operation” in this sec-tion.2. To

Stopping recording:To stop the recording, touch the “Stop REC” keyon the screen. If the CD is ejected, the audiosystem is turned off or the ignition s

The NISSAN controller can also be used to se-lect tracks.For more information on how to use the NISSANcontroller, see “How to use the NISSAN control-l

● My PlaylistsDisplays the playlists stored in the system.Touch the “Edit” key next to a playlist toperform the following operations for thatplaylist:

● Play ModeAlters the play mode of the playlist. Touchthe key of the mode you wish to apply. Themodes change the play pattern as follows:– Normal - no

Music Box settingsTo set up the Music Box Hard Drive audio systemto your preferred settings, touch the “Menu” keyduring playback, then touch the “Musi

Front-seat Active Head RestraintsThe Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-ing the force that the seatback receives from theoccupant in a rear-en

● CDDB Version:Shows the version of CDDB (Compact DiscData Base).Gracenote姞NOTE:● The information contained in theGracenote姞 Database is not fully gua

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4. A screen will appear asking if you are con-necting the device to use with the hands-free phone system. Select the “No” key.5. Enter a PIN of your c

Bluetooth姞 audio settingsTo adjust the Bluetooth姞 audio settings, followthe procedure below:1. Press the SETTING button on the instru-ment panel.2. Se

6. The Device Name and Device Address aredisplayed on the screen. Select the “Select”key to make this device the activeBluetooth姞 audio player. Select

1. Power on and SOURCE select switch2. Tuning switch3. Volume control switch1. Power on and SOURCE select switch2. Menu control switch/ENTER button3.

Menu controlswitch/ENTER buttonWhile the display is showing a MAP, STATUS orAudio screen, tilt the Menu Control switch up-ward or downward to select a

1. VOL (volume) control switch2. TUNE/TRACK switch3. ON/OFF button4. SRC (source) select button5. DisplayREAR AUDIO CONTROLS (if soequipped)The audio

CD:● Push theor side of the switchto select the next track or the beginning ofthe current track.CD/USB (if so equipped) with MP3/WMA:● Push theor side

When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone inyour NISSAN, be sure to observe the followingprecautions; otherwise, the new equipment mayadversely aff

Components1. Adjustable headrest2. Adjustment notches3. Lock knob4. StalksAdjustmentAdjust the headrest so the center is level with thecenter of the s

Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth姞Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com-patible Bluetooth姞 enabled cellular phone, youcan set up the wir

– Your vehicle is in an area where it isdifficult to receive a cellular signal; suchas in a tunnel, in an underground parkinggarage, near a tall build

Operating tipsTo get the best performance out of the NISSANVoice Recognition system, observe the following:● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet

– NOT “One eight hundred six six two sixtytwo hundred,” and– NOT “One eight oh oh six six two sixty twohundred”● Numbers can be spoken in small groups

You can also use the buttonto interrupt the system feedbackand give a command at once. See“List of voice commands” and“During a call” in this section

Main Menu“Connect phone”䊊A“Add phone”䊊BInitiate from handset䊊CName phone䊊D1. Press the button on the steeringwheel. The system announces the available

Once the call has ended, press the buttonon the steering wheel.NOTE:If you do not wish to take the call when youhear the ring tone, press thebuttonon

“Call back”䊊EUse the Call Back command to dial the number ofthe last incoming call within the vehicle.The system acknowledges the command, re-peats th

“Transfer entry”䊊AUse the Transfer Entry command to store a newname in the system.When prompted by the system, say the name youwould like to give the

When a phone is connected to the system, thephonebook is automatically downloaded to thevehicle. This feature allows you to access yourphonebook from

To lower, push and hold the lock knob and pushthe headrest down.RemovalUse the following procedure to remove the ad-justable headrests.1. Pull the hea

“Recent Calls”Main Menu“Recent Calls”“Outgoing”䊊A“Incoming”䊊B“Missed”䊊CUse the Recent Calls command to access out-going, incoming or missed calls.“Out

3. Press and hold the button for morethan 5 seconds.4. The system announces: “Press thePHONE/SEND () button for thehands-free phone system to enter th

● call eight oh five four one● correction● connect phone● dial seven four oh one eight● previous entry● delete● dial nine seven two six six● call seve

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEThe system should respond correctly to all voicecommands without difficulty. If problems are en-countered, try the following solu

WARNING● Use a phone after stopping your vehiclein a safe location. If you have to use aphone while driving, exercise extremecaution at all times so f

phone module when the ignition switch is placedin the ON position with the connected cellularphone turned on and carried in the vehicle.You can regist

REGULATORY INFORMATIONFCC Regulatory information– CAUTION: To maintain compliance withFCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only thesupplied antenna. Unau

2. Select the “Connect Bluetooth” key. 3. A popup box will appear on the screen,prompting you to confirm that the connec-tion is for the phone system.

VEHICLE PHONEBOOKThis vehicle has two phonebooks available foryour use. Depending on your phone, the systemmay automatically download your entire cell

● Copy from Call HistoryThe system will show a list of your incoming,outgoing or missed calls that were down-loaded from your cell phone (depending on

This manual includes information for all optionsavailable on this model. Therefore, you may findsome information that does not apply to yourvehicle.Al

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGEIf you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-justed and you are sitting upright and well back inyour seat with both feet

● VoicetagConfirm and store the voicetag. Voicetagsallow easy dialing using the NISSAN VoiceRecognition system. For more information,see “NISSAN Voice

MAKING A CALLTo make a call, follow the procedure below:1. Press the PHONE button on the instrumentpanel or theswitch on the steeringwheel. The “Phone

Answer:Accept an incoming call to talk.Hold Call:Put an incoming call on hold.Reject Call:Reject an incoming call.To finish the call, follow one of th

ENDING A CALLTo finish the call, perform one of the followingprocedures:● Select the “Hang up” key on the “Call inProgress” display.● Push theswitch o

Download Handset Phonebook:See “Handset Phonebook” in this section foradding, editing and deleting contacts in thehandset phonebook.Volume & Ringt

Edit Bluetooth Info:Check information about the device name, deviceaddress and device PIN.Replace Connected Phone:Replace the phone currently connecte

NISSAN Voice Recognition allows hands-freeoperation of the systems equipped on this ve-hicle, such as phone and vehicle information.There are two voic

1. Press the INFO button on the instrumentpanel.2. Select the “Others” key.3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key.NOTE:You can skip steps 1 to 3 by pre

Tutorials on the operation of the Voice Rec-ognition systemIf you choose “Finding a Street Address”, “Usingthe Address Book” or “Placing Calls”, you c

Useful tips for correct operationYou can display useful speaking tips to help thesystem recognize your voice commands cor-rectly.1. Select “Help on Sp

WARNING● Every person who drives or rides in thisvehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes. Children should be properly re-strained in the rear seat

GIVING VOICE COMMANDS1. Press the switch located on the steer-ing wheel.2. A list of commands appears on the screen,and the system announces, “Would y

● If you want to adjust the volume of the sys-tem feedback, push the volume controlswitch on the steering wheel or use theaudio system volume knob whi

Standard Mode command listCategory Command:COMMAND ACTIONPhone Displays Phone function commands.Navigation Displays Navigation function commands.Infor

Vehicle Information Command:COMMAND ACTIONFuel Economy Displays Fuel Economy information.Maintenance Displays Maintenance information.Traffic Info. Tu

Voice command examplesSome basic voice command examples are de-scribed here.For navigation system commands, see the sepa-rate Navigation System Owner’

4. Say “Dial Number”. 5. Say “800”. 6. The system announces, “Please say the nextthree digits or dial, or say change number.”7. Say “662”.LHA1334 LHA1

8. The system announces, “Please say the lastfour digits or say change number.”9. Say “6200”.10. The system announces, “Dial or ChangeNumber?”11. Say

Example 2 — Placing an international callto the phone number 011-81-111-222-3333:1. Press theswitch located on the steer-ing wheel.2. The system annou

5. Say “011811112223333”. 6. Say “Dial”.7. The system makes a call to 011-81-111-222-3333.NOTE:Any digit input format is available in theInternational

Activating Alternate Command Mode1. Press the SETTING button on the instru-ment panel.2. Select the “Others” key on the display.3. Select the “Voice R

WARNING● Always route the shoulder belt overyour shoulder and across your chest.Never put the belt behind your back,under your arm or across your neck

Only manual controls such as the touchscreencan navigate the command list menu.As an alternative to the voice command “Help”,you may access the comman

Alternate Command Mode command listPhone Command:COMMAND ACTIONDial Number Makes a call to a spoken phone number up to 10 digits.Vehicle Phonebook Mak

COMMAND ACTIONNorth Up Changes the Map display to keep north pointing up on the screen.Heading Up Changes the Map display to keep the direction of the

Displaying user guideYou can confirm how to use voice commands byaccessing a simplified User Guide, which con-tains basic instructions and tutorials f

Before startingTo get the best performance from NISSAN VoiceRecognition, observe the following:● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet aspossible.

Operating tips● Say a command after the tone. Voice com-mands cannot be accepted when the iconis.● If the command is not recognized, the sys-tem repea

Speaker Adaptation:Starts a system training procedure to learn thespecific sounds of your voice. See “Speaker ad-aptation function” in this section.Al

5. Select a category to be learned by the sys-tem from the following list:● Phone● Navigation● Information● Audio● HelpThe voice commands in the categ

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEThe system should respond correctly to all voicecommands without difficulty. If problems are en-countered, follow the solutions g

MEMO4-168 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

PREGNANT WOMENNISSAN recommends that pregnant women useseat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug andalways position the lap belt as low as possibl

5 Starting and drivingPrecautions when starting and driving...5-2Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...5-2Three-way catalyst...

WARNING● Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require the assistanceof others alone in your vehicle. Petsshould also not be left alone. T

CAUTION● Do not use leaded gasoline. Depositsfrom leaded gasoline will seriously re-duce the three-way catalyst’s ability tohelp reduce exhaust pollut

● The TPMS will activate only when the vehicleis driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25km/h). Also, this system may not detect asudden drop in tire pressur

Some examples are:– Facilities or electric devices using similar radiofrequencies are near the vehicle.– If a transmitter set to similar frequencies i

● If you decide that it is not safe to return thevehicle to the road surface based on vehicle,road or traffic conditions, gradually slow thevehicle to

WARNINGDo not operate the push-button ignitionswitch while driving the vehicle except inan emergency. (The engine will stop whenthe ignition switch is

3. The steering wheel lock (if so equipped) isdesigned to prevent steering in case of ve-hicle theft.The shift selector can be moved from the P(Park)

EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFFTo shut off the engine in an emergency situationwhile driving perform the following procedure:– Rapidly push the push-button

CAUTION● Never place anything except the Intelli-gent Key in the Intelligent Key port. Do-ing so may cause damage to theequipment.● Make sure the Inte

䊊2Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractorand insert the tongue into the buckle untilyou hear and feel the latch engage.● The retractor is desig

1. Apply the parking brake.2. Move the shift selector to P (Park) or N(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.The starter is designed not to operate ifthe

WARNING● Do not depress the accelerator pedalwhile shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), Ds (DriveSport) or (M) Manual shi

The CVT can operate in two manual drive modes:● M (Manual) mode - With the shift selector inthe manual shift gate Ds (Drive Sport) mode,M (Manual) mod

WARNINGApply the parking brake if the shift selec-tor is in any position while the engine isnot running. Failure to do so could causethe vehicle to mo

Manual shift modeWhen the shift selector is in the Ds (Drive Sport)position, the transmission is ready for the manualshift mode. Shift ranges can be s

When canceling the manual shift mode:Return the shift selector to the D (Drive) positionto return the transmission to the normal drivingmode.● In the

WARNINGIf the shift selector cannot be moved fromthe P (Park) position while the engine isrunning and the brake pedal is depressed,the stop lights may

WARNING● Be sure the parking brake is fully re-leased before driving. Failure to do socan cause brake failure and lead to anaccident.● Do not release

WARNINGDo not use the cruise control when drivingunder the following conditions:● When it is not possible to keep thevehicle at a set speed.● In heavy

CAUTIONDuring the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),follow these recommendations to obtainmaximum engine performance and en-sure the future reliability and

Unfastening the seat belts䊊1To unfasten the seat belt, press the button onthe buckle. The seat belt automatically re-tracts.Checking seat belt operati

WARNING● Do not stop or park the vehicle overflammable materials such as dry grass,waste paper or rags. They may igniteand cause a fire.●Safe parking

The power assisted steering uses a hydraulicpump, driven by the engine, to assist steering.If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, youwill still

This procedure is described in the vehicle servicemanual and can be performed by a NISSANdealer.ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM(ABS)WARNING● The Anti-lock Br

When the ABS senses that 1 or more wheels areclose to locking up, the actuator rapidly appliesand releases hydraulic pressure. This action issimilar t

● Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.If suspension parts such as shock ab-sorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars,bushings and wheels are not NI

DRAINING OF COOLANT WATERIf the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-freeze, drain the cooling system, including theengine block. Refill before

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if soequipped)WARNING● Do not use your engine block heaterwith an ungrounded electrical systemor a 2-pronged adapter. You can be

MEMO5-28 Starting and driving

6 In case of emergencyEmergency engine shut off ...6-2Flat tire ...6-2Tire Pressure Moni

To shut off the engine in an emergency situationwhile driving perform the following procedure:– Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3consecut

WARNING● After adjustment, release the adjust-ment button and try to move the shoul-der belt anchor up and down to makesure it is securely fixed in po

● Replacing tires with those not originallyspecified by NISSAN could affect theproper operation of the TPMS.● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol

Getting the spare tire and toolsOpen the trunk. Remove the floor carpeting.Type ALCE0186Type BLCE0198Type ALCE01876-4 In case of emergency

Lift the spare tire cover.Remove the jack䊊1and wheel nut wrench䊊2from the tool box on the right side of the trunkcompartment.Remove the spare tire.Typ

Jacking up vehicle and removing thedamaged tireWARNING● Never get under the vehicle while it issupported only by the jack. If it is nec-essary to work

Always refer to the proper illustrations for thecorrect placement and jack-up points for yourspecific vehicle model and jack type.Carefully read the c

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tiretouches the ground. Then, with the wheelnut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securelyin the sequence illustrat

● Whenever working on or near a battery,always wear suitable eye protectors (forexample, goggles or industrial safetyspectacles) and remove rings, met

● Make sure the jumper cables do nottouch moving parts in the engine com-partment and that the cable clamps donot contact any other metal.5. Start the

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen forsteam or coolant escaping from the radiatorbefore opening the hood. (If steam or cool-ant is escaping, t

For information about towing your vehicle behinda recreational vehicle (RV), refer to “Flat towing”in the “Technical and consumer information” sec-tio

Children need adults to help protect them.They need to be properly restrained.In addition to the general information in thismanual, child safety infor

CAUTION● Never tow CVT models with the frontwheels on the ground or four wheels onthe ground (forward or backward), asthis may cause serious and expen

● Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to towor free a stuck vehicle.● Only use devices specifically designedfor vehicle recovery and follow themanufactur

7 Appearance and careCleaning exterior ...7-2Washing ...7-2Waxing...

In order to maintain the appearance of your ve-hicle, it is important to take proper care of it.To protect the paint surfaces, please wash yourvehicle

REMOVING SPOTSRemove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects,and tree sap as quickly as possible from thesurface of the paint to avoid lasting dam

CAUTIONFollow the directions below to avoidstaining or discoloring the wheels:● Do not use a cleaner that uses strongacid or alkali contents to clean

CAUTION● Never use benzine, thinner or any simi-lar material.● Small dirt particles can be abrasive anddamaging to leather surfaces andshould be remov

SEAT BELTSThe seat belts can be cleaned by wiping themwith a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.Allow the belts to dry completely in the shadebef

CAUTION● NEVER remove dirt, sand or other de-bris from the passenger compartmentby washing it out with a hose. Removedirt with a vacuum cleaner or bro

MEMO7-8 Appearance and care

LARGER CHILDRENChildren who are too large for child restraintsshould be seated and restrained by the seat beltswhich are provided. The seat belt may n

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourselfMaintenance requirements...8-2General maintenance ...8-2Explanation

Your NISSAN has been designed to have mini-mum maintenance requirements with long ser-vice intervals to save you both time and money.However, some day

When driving in areas using road salt or othercorrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis.Make s

Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat beltsystem (for example, buckles, anchors, adjustersand retractors) operate properly and smoothly,and are

When performing any inspection or maintenancework on your vehicle, always take care to preventserious accidental injury to yourself or damage tothe ve

1. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air cleaner5. Fuse block6. Battery7. Fuse/Fusible link box8. Engin

To remove the engine compartment covers, un-hook the clips䊊Alocated as illustrated.To remove the engine cover, pull the cover up-ward first䊊1and then

CAUTIONWhen adding or replacing coolant, be sureto use only a Genuine NISSAN Long LifeAntifreeze/Coolant or equivalent with theproper mixture ratio of

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reachesoperati

CHANGING ENGINE OIL1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reachesoperating tem

WARNING● Failure to follow the warnings and in-structions for proper use and installa-tion of child restraints could result inserious injury or death

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.2. Turn the engine off.3. Place a large drain pan under th

The fluid level should be checked using the HOTMAX range on the power steering fluid reservoirat fluid temperatures of 122° - 176°F (50° -80°C) or usi

BRAKE FLUIDCheck the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If thefluid level is below the MIN line or the brakewarning light comes on, add Genuine NISSA

● Keep the battery surface clean and dry.Clean the battery with a solution of bakingsoda and water.● Make certain the terminal connections areclean an

2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it isnecessary to add fluid, add only distilledwater to bring the level up to the bottom ofthe filler openin

CAUTION● Do not ground accessories directly tothe battery terminal. Doing so will by-pass the variable voltage control sys-tem and the vehicle battery

REPLACING SPARK PLUGSIridium-tipped spark plugsIt is not necessary to replace iridium-tipped䊊Aspark plugs as frequently as conventional typespark plug

WARNING● Operating the engine with the aircleaner removed can cause you or oth-ers to be burned. The air cleaner notonly cleans the air, it stops the

CLEANINGIf your windshield is not clear after using thewindshield-washer or if a wiper blade chatterswhen running, wax or other material may be onthe

Be careful not to let anything get into the washernozzle䊊A. This may cause clogging or improperwindshield washer operation. If something getsinto the

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATEADVISORYSome vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-ies, may contain perchlorate material. Thefollowing advisory is provided: “Pe

This vehicle is equipped with a universal childrestraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-tem. Some

Two types of fuses are used. Type䊊Ais used inthe fuse boxes in the engine compartment. Type䊊Bis used in the passenger compartment fusebox.Type A fuses

3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing thetab and lifting the cover up.4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. Thefuse puller is located in the cent

PASSENGER COMPARTMENTCAUTIONNever use a fuse of a higher or loweramperage rating than specified on thefuse box cover. This could damage theelectrical

4. If the fuse is open䊊A, replace it with anequivalent good fuse䊊B.5. Push the fuse box cover to install.6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electri

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as fol-lows:1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli-gent Key.2. Insert a small

Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interferenc

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTSItem Wattage (W) Bulb No.*Headlight assemblyHigh (Halogen) 65 9005 (HB3)Low (Halogen) (if so equipped) 55 H11Low (Xenon) (

1. Headlight assembly2. Map light3. Rear personal lights4. Fog light (if so equipped)5. Step light6. High-mounted stop light (Type A)7. Trunk light8.

Replacement proceduresAll other lights are either type A, B, C or D. Whenreplacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lampand/or cover.Indicates bulb remo

Use a cloth䊊1to protect the housing. Use a cloth䊊1to protect the housing.Step lightLDI0341Rear personal lightWDI0670Trunk lightWDI03438-30 Maintenance

LATCH lower anchorWARNINGFailure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use and installation ofchild restraints could result in serious i

If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the“In case of emergency” section of thismanual.TIRE PRESSURETire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)This veh

WARNING● Improperly inflated tires can failsuddenly and cause an accident.● The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR) is located on theF.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.

Tire and loading information label䊊1Seating capacity: The maximum num-ber of occupants that can be seatedin the vehicle.䊊2Vehicle load limit: See load

Checking tire pressure1. Remove the valve stem cap from thetire.2. Press the pressure gauge squarelyonto the valve stem. Do not press toohard or force

Size Cold Tire Inflation Pres-sureFront Original TireP245/45VR18 230 kPa, 33 PSIP245/40VR19 230 kPa, 33 PSIP245/40WR19 230 kPa, 33 PSIRear Original Ti

䊊1Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H)1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de-signed for passenger vehicles (not alltires have this information).2. Thre

䊊2TIN (Tire Identification Number) for anew tire (example: DOT XX XX XXXXXXX)1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “Depart-ment Of Transportation”. The symbolc

䊊7The word “radial”The word “radial” is shown if the tire hasradial structure.䊊8Manufacturer or brand nameManufacturer or brand name is shown.Other Ti

studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities ofstudded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may bepoorer than that of non-studded snow tires.TIRE CHAINS

Wheel nut tightening torque:83 ft-lb (112 N·m)The wheel nuts must be kept tight-ened to specifications at all times. Itis recommended that wheel nuts

When installing a child restraint, carefully readand follow the instructions in this manual andthose supplied with the child restraint.Top tether anch

Replacing wheels and tiresWhen replacing a tire, use the same size, treaddesign, speed rating and load carrying capacityas originally equipped. Recomm

Care of wheels● Wash the wheels when washing the vehicleto maintain their appearance.● Clean the inner side of the wheels when thewheel is changed or

9 Technical and consumer informationCapacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...9-2Fuel recommendation . . ...9-3Engine

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the proceduredescribed in the

FUEL RECOMMENDATIONNISSAN recommends the use of premium un-leaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research

Take care not to spill gasoline during refu-eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates cancause paint damage.E–85 fuelE-85 fuel is a mixture of approximate

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTERRECOMMENDATIONSSelecting the correct oilIt is essential to choose the correct grade, qualityand viscosity engine oil to ensur

Your engine was filled with a high-quality engineoil when it was built. You do not have to changethe oil before the first recommended changeinterval.

ENGINEModel VQ35DEType Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHCCylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60°Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.760 x 3.205 (95.5 x 81.4

WHEELS AND TIRESWheels18 x 8.0J19 x 8.0JTiresP245/45VR18P245/40VR19P245/40WR19Spare tire T145/80D17T145/80R17Speed rating 18” V19” V19” WDIMENSIONS AN

2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Checkto make sure the LATCH attachment is prop-erly attached to the lowe

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-hicle in another country, you should first findout if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-cle’s engine.

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERThe number is stamped on the engine as shown.F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.CERTIFICATION LABELThe Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStan

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATIONLABELThe cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire andLoading Information label. The label is located asshown.AIR CONDITIONE

Use the following steps to mount the front licenseplate:䊊1Make holes on the plastic finisher at thelocation mark (small dimple) using a 0.31 in(8 mm)

● Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,Total load capacity - maximum totalweight limit specified of the load(passengers and cargo) for the ve-hicle. Th

Steps for determining correct loadlimit1. Locate the statement “The combinedweight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXXlbs” on your

5. Determine the combined weight ofluggage and cargo being loaded onthe vehicle. That weight may notsafely exceed the available cargo andluggage load

WARNINGOverloading or improper loading of atrailer and its cargo can adversely affectvehicle handling, braking and perfor-mance and may lead to accide

Temperature conditions also can affect towing.For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outsidetemperatures on graded roads can affect engineperform

Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight(GVW)/Maximum Gross Axle Weight(GAW)The GVW of the towing vehicle must not exceedthe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)sho

4. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-fore you place the child in it. Push it from sideto side while holding the child restraint nearthe

4,546 lb. (2062 kg) GVWR– 4,446 lb. (2016 kg) GVW= 100 lb. (45 kg) Available for tongueweight1,000 lb. (454 kg) Capacity available fortowing100 lb. (4

● The threaded shank of the hitch ball must belong enough to be properly secured to theball mount. There should be at least 2threads showing beyond th

Trailer lightsCAUTIONWhen splicing into the vehicle electricalsystem, a commercially available power-type module/converter must be used toprovide powe

● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, andtrailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach atrailer t

● Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first500 miles (805 km).● For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you dotow, do not drive over 50 MPH (80 km

CAUTION● Failure to follow these guidelines canresult in severe transmission damage.● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-ways tow forward, never ba

WARNINGThe temperature grade for this tire is es-tablished for a tire that is properly inflatedand not overloaded. Excessive speed,under-inflation, or

Due to legal requirements in some states andCanadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-tion” for an In

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re-corder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is torecord, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-tions,

For CanadaTo purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Ser-vice Manual or Owner’s Manual please contactyour nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num-ber and

WARNINGThe three-point seat belt with AutomaticLocking Retractor (ALR) must be usedwhen installing a child restraint. Failure touse the ALR mode will

10 IndexAAir bag (See supplemental restraintsystem) ...1-39Air bag systemFront (See supplemental front impactair bag system) ...

CD player (See audio system) ...4-72, 4-79Child restraints ...1-20, 1-20, 1-21, 1-23Precautions on childrestraints...1-21, 1-27, 1-32, 1-

Engine oil ...8-9Power steering fluid ...8-12Window washer fluid ...8-13F.M.V.S.S. certification label...9-

Engine serial number ...9-10F.M.V.S.S. certification label...9-10Tire and Loading Information label ...9-11Vehicle identification num

Phone, Bluetooth姞 hands-freesystem ...4-118, 4-133PowerPower door locks ...3-5Power outlet ...2-36Power rear w

Sun visors ...3-24Sunglasses case...2-38Sunroof (see Moonroof) ...2-45Supplemental air bag warning light . .

Engine oil pressure warning light ...2-12Hazard warning flasher switch ...2-33Low fuel warning light ...2-13, 2-23Low tire pressure warnin

RECOMMENDED FUEL:NISSAN recommends the use of premium un-leaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Researchoc

®2010 MAXIMAOWNER’S MANUALFor your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.2010 NISSAN MAXIMA A35-DPrinting : June 2010 (05)Publication No.

3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fullyextended. At this time, the seat belt retractoris in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode (child

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-fore you place the child in it. Push it from sideto side while holding the child restraint nearthe

3. The back of the child restraint should besecured against the vehicle seatback.If necessary, adjust or remove the headrestto obtain the correct chil

7. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 1through 6.FORWARD-FACING

NISSAN CARES...Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NIS

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the childrestraint and insert it into the buckle until youhear and feel the latch engage. Be sure tofollow the c

6. Remove any additional slack from the seatbelt; press downward and rearward firmly inthe center of the child restraint with yourknee to compress the

10. If the child restraint is installed in the frontpassenger seat, place the ignition switch inthe ON position. The front passenger air bagstatus lig

BOOSTER SEATSPrecautions on booster seatsWARNINGIf a booster seat and seat belt are not usedproperly, the risk of a child being injuredin a sudden sto

Booster seats of various sizes are offered byseveral manufacturers. When selecting anybooster seat, keep the following points in mind:● Choose only a

1. If you must install a booster seat in thefront seat, move the seat to the rear-most position.2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Onlyplace it

7. If the booster seat is installed in the frontpassenger seat, place the ignition switch inthe ON position. The front passenger air bagstatus lightma

WARNING● The front air bags ordinarily will notinflate in the event of a side impact, rearimpact, rollover, or lower severity fron-tal collision. Alwa

WARNING● Never let children ride unrestrained orextend their hands or face out of thewindow. Do not attempt to hold them inyour lap or arms. Some exam

ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS10441-42 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Table ofContentsIllustrated table of contentsSafety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systemInstruments and controlsPre-driving checks and

WARNING● Children may be severely injured orkilled when the front air bags, side airbags or curtain air bags inflate if theyare not properly restraine

WARNING● The seat belts, the side air bags andcurtain air bags are most effective whenyou are sitting well back and upright inthe seat with both feet

SSS0159 SSS0162Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-45

1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag inflators2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bags3. Front seat-mounted side-im

The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System has dualstage inflators. It also monitors information fromthe crash zone sensor, the Air Bag Control Unit(ACU), sea

Front passenger air bag and status lightWARNINGThe front passenger air bag is designed toautomatically turn OFF under some con-ditions. Read this sect

ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. Forsmall adults it may be turned OFF, however if theoccupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush-ion (f

Other supplemental front-impact air bagprecautionsWARNING● Do not place any objects on the steer-ing wheel pad or on the instrumentpanel. Also, do not

Front seat-mounted side-impactsupplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag systemsThe side air bags are located in th

● Right after inflation, several side air bagand curtain air bag system componentswill be hot. Do not touch them; you mayseverely burn yourself.● No u

when the vehicle becomes involved in certaintypes of collisions, helping to restrain front seatoccupants.The pretensioner is encased within the seat b

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON orSTART position, the supplemental air bag warn-ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and thenturns o

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2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel...2-2Meters and gauges ...2-3Speedometer and o

Power windows ...2-42Moonroof (if so equipped) ...2-45Automatic moonroof ...

1. Side and center vents (P. 4-40)2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-28)3. Steering wheel switch for audio controland Blu

24. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-36)Outside mirror controls (P. 3-27)Heated steering wheel switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-35)Trunk lid

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETERSpeedometerThe speedometer indicates the vehicle speed.Odometer/Twin trip odometerThe odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed

TACHOMETERThe tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-lutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev the engineinto the red zone䊊1.CAUTIONWhen engine speed ap

FUEL GAUGEThe gauge indicates the approximate fuel levelin the tank.The gauge may move slightly during braking,turning, acceleration, or going up or d

0 Illustrated table of contentsAir bags, seat belts and child restraints ...0-2Exterior front ...0-3Exte

COMPASS DISPLAYPush the button for about 1 second whenthe ignition switch is placed in the ON position totoggle the outside temperature and compassdir

Zone variation change procedureThe difference between magnetic north and geo-graphical north is known as variance. In someareas, this difference can s

1. With the display turned on, press and holdthefor about 10 seconds. The “C”icon in the compass display will illuminate.2. Calibrate the compass by d

or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)warning lightSeat belt warning light and chime High beam indicator light (blue)or Brake warning lightSupplemental air

or Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS)warning lightWhen the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)warning light ill

Engine oil pressure warninglightThis light warns of low engine oil pressure. If thelight flickers or comes on during normal driving,pull off the road

WARNING● If the light does not illuminate with theignition switch in the ON position, havethe vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealeras soon as possible.●

The seat belt warning light may also illuminate ifthe front passenger’s seat belt is not fastenedwhen the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For7 sec

Front passenger air bag statuslightThe front passenger air bag status light will be litand the passenger front air bag will be OFFdepending on how the

The malfunction indicator light may stop blinkingand come on steady. Have the vehicle inspectedby a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to haveyour vehicle

1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-35)2. Adjustable headrest (P. 1-10)3. Rear seat belts (P. 1-13)4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air ba

NISSAN Intelligent Key™ door buzzerThe Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if theIntelligent Key is left inside the vehicle whenlocking the doors. When

Fuel Economy modeThe fuel economy mode can be selected to dis-play the instant fuel economy since the last reset.Average speed modeThe average speed m

Range modeThe range mode can be selected to give you anestimation of the distance that can be drivenbefore refueling. The range is constantly calcu-la

Alert modeThe alert mode allows you to set alerts notifyingyou of time to rest or icy conditions.The time to rest alert lets you know when youhave bee

Options modeThe LANGUAGE/UNIT screen will appear whenselecting the “Language/Unit” key andpressing.Language: English or FrenchUnit: US — mile, °F, MPG

Vehicle information display warningsand indicators1. Door and trunk open warning2. Push warning3. Low fuel warning4. Low windshield washer fluid warni

Door and trunk open warningThis warning illuminates when a door or the trunkhas been opened when the engine is running.Push warningAfter the Shift P w

NISSAN Intelligent Key™ insertion indica-torThis indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Keyneeds to be inserted into the Intelligent Key port.(For

ways secure your vehicle even if parking for abrief period. Never leave your Intelligent Key inthe vehicle, and always lock the vehicle whenunattended

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.4. Restart the engine while holding the device(which may have caused the interference)separate from the registered key.If the