Nissan Maxima 2010 User Manual
®
2010 MAXIMA
OWNER’S MANUAL
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle sothat you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
● NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
●
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
●
ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Preteen
children should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability, and
may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under
NISSAN warranties.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all options
available on this model. Therefore, you may find
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications or design without notice and without obligation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.
APD1005
If yousee this symbol, it means “Do not do this”
or “Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the
vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are
our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to
provide NISSAN directly with comments or
questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
number:
For U.S. customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)
For Canadian customers
1-800-387-0122
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the
following information:
– Your name, address, and telephone number
– Vehicle identification number (attached to the
top of the instrument panel on the driver’s
side)
– Date of purchase
– Current odometer reading
– Your NISSAN dealer’s name
– Your comments or questions
OR
You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
For U.S. customers
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For Canadian customers
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
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Table of
Illustrated table of contents
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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
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear.......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5
Instrument panel...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . . .............0-8
Warning/indicator lights ............................0-9
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
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-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-39)
5. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags (P. 1-39)
6. Head Restraints (P. 1-7)
7. Front seat belts (P. 1-13)
8. Supplemental front-impact air
bags (P. 1-39)
9. Seats (P. 1-2)
10. Occupant classification sensor
(pattern sensor) (P. 1-46)
11. Seat belts with pretensioners (P. 1-52)
12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-23)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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LII0065
EXTERIOR FRONT
1. Engine hood (P. 3-18)
2. Windshield wiper and washer
switch (P. 2-26)
3. Windshield (P. 8-19)
4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-45)
5. Power windows (P. 2-42)
6. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key™,
keys, request button
(P. 3-4, 3-2, 3-2, 3-2)
7. Mirrors (P. 3-25)
8. Tire pressure (P. 8-31)
9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
10. Tire chains (P. 8-39)
11. Headlight and turn signal
switch (P. 2-28)
12. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
13. Fog light switch
(if so equipped) (P. 8-26)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
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 lid release/request button
(P. 3-13)
6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel
recommendation (P. 3-21, P. 9-3)
8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-21)
9. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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. HomeLink姞 universal transceiver
(if so equipped) (P. 2-53)
6. Interior mirrors (P. 3-25)
7. Glove box (P. 2-39)
8. Cup holders (P. 2-38)
9. Console box (P. 2-40)
10. Front seat (P. 1-2)
11. Rear seat (P. 1-5)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
WII0126
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Side and center vents (P. 4-40)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-28)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
and Bluetooth姞 Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-114, 4-118)
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4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-39, P. 2-33)
6. Security indicator light (P. 2-24)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-18)
WIC1535
8. Shift paddles (if so equipped) (P. 5-15)
9. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-26)
10. Display screen/Navigation system*
(if so equipped) (P. 4-16)
11. Display screen/Navigation system*
controls (if so equipped) (P. 4-16)
12. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-53)
13. Glove box (P. 2-39)
14. Display screen (models without
Navigation system) (P. 4-4)
15. Climate controls (models without
Navigation system) (P. 4-41)
16. Audio system controls (models without
Navigation system) (P. 4-48)
17. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-50)
18. Audio system controls (P. 4-48)
19. Climate controls (models with
Navigation system) (P. 4-44)
20. Shift selector (P. 5-11)
21. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-33)
22. Ignition switch (behind the steering
wheel) (P. 5-7)
23. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(if so equipped) (P. 3-23)
24. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-36)
Outside mirror controls (P. 3-27)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-20)
Rear control cancel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-49)
* Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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. 8-21)
6. Battery (P. 8-14)
7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
10. Drive belt location (P. 8-16)
11. Engine coolant reservoir * (P. 8-7)
12. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir *
(P. 8-13)
NOTE:
* Side covers removed for clarity.
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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WDI0662
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning
light
or
or
Name Page
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
Brake warning light 2-11
Charge warning
light
Engine oil pressure
warning light
Low tire pressure
warning light
Master warning light 2-13
2-11
2-11
2-12
2-12
Warning
light
Indicator
light
Name Page
NISSAN Intelligent
Key™ warning light
Seat belt warning
light and chime
Supplemental air
bag warning light
Name Page
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) indicator light
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) position indicator light
CRUISE main
switch indicator light
2-13
2-13
2-14
2-14
2-10
2-14
Indicator
light
Name Page
Fog light indicator
light (if so equipped)
Front passenger air
bag status light
High beam indicator
light (blue)
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)
Security indicator
light
Slip indicator light 2-16
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
Vehicle Dynamic
Control OFF indicator light
2-14
2-15
2-15
2-15
2-16
2-16
2-16
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MEMO
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats ............................................1-2
Front power seat adjustment.....................1-3
Folding rear seat (if so equipped).................1-5
Head restraints.................................1-7
Adjustable headrest (if so equipped) .............1-10
Seat belts .......................................1-13
Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-13
Pregnant women ..............................1-16
Injured persons................................1-16
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-16
Seat belt extenders ............................1-19
Seat belt maintenance .........................1-19
Child safety ......................................1-20
Infants........................................1-20
Small children .................................1-20
Larger children ................................1-21
Child restraints ...................................1-21
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-21
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System .............................1-23
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH.......................................1-25
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts .................................1-27
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH..................................1-30
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................1-32
Installing top tether strap .......................1-35
Booster seats .................................1-36
Supplemental restraint system .....................1-39
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .......................................1-39
Supplemental air bag warning labels .............1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-53
SEATS
WARNING
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.
● The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
ARS1152
● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this
section.
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in serious accidents.
1-2 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
Operating tips
● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner ” in “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” for automatic drive positioner operation.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section). Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift selector is in P
(Park).
WRS0860
Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3
WRS0861
Seat lifter (driver’s seat)
Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.
Lumbar support (driver’s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver. Move the lever up or down
(manual) or move the switch forwardor backward
(power) to adjust the seat lumbar area.
Manual (if so equipped)
1-4 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
LRS0862
LRS0238
Power (if so equipped)
LRS0863
Thigh extension (driver’s side only, if
so equipped)
Pull up and hold the lever to extend the front
portion to the desired position.
FOLDING REAR SEAT (if so
equipped)
WRS0866
Interior trunk access
For models without a rear center console, the
trunk can be accessed from the passenger side
of the rear seat for loading and unloading, as
shown.
1
Push down on the button on the rear parcel
䊊
shelf.
2
Fold down the passenger side seatback.
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WARNING
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5
● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
● Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously injured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
Tofold down the driver side of the rear seat, reach
through the opening and pull on the strap
located behind the seat.
The rear seats can be locked using the mechanical key to prevent unauthorized access.
1-6 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
WRS0867 LPD0459
Secondary trunk lid release (if so
1
䊊
equipped)
For models with a rear center console, the trunk
can be accessed through the access panel between the rear seats, as shown.
● Fold down the center arm rest.
● Insert the mechanicalkey into the trunk com-
partment access lid lock. Fold down the
trunk compartment access lid. For more information on the mechanical key, see
“NISSAN Intelligent Key™” in the Pre-driving
checks and adjustments chapter.
● Pull the rear seat trunk release handle
䊊
1
.
WRS0868 LRS0893
Center armrest
Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide
additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the head
restraints properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not attach
anything to the head restraint stalks or
remove the head restraint. Do not use the
seat if the head restraint has been removed. If the head restraint was removed,
reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of
the head restraints. This may increase the
risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.
The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with head restraints. All of the head
restraints are adjustable.
䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with
a head restraint.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7
LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888
Components
1. Head restraint
2. Adjustment notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
Adjustment
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of the seat occupant’s ears.
1-8 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
LRS0889 LRS0890 LRS0891
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push
the head restraint down.
Removal
Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable head restraints.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest
position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not
loose in the vehicle.
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating
position.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-9
Install
1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes
in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is
facing the correct direction. The stalk with
the adjustmentnotches
in the hole with the lock knob
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
head restraint down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an
occupant uses the seating position.
1
must beinstalled
䊊
2
.
䊊
Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as
described in this section.
ADJUSTABLE HEADREST (if so
equipped)
WARNING
The adjustable headrests supplement the
other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust
the headrests properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after
SPA1025 LRS0898
Front-seat Active Head Restraints
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement
of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement
and helping absorb some of the forces that may
lead to whiplash-type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original position.
someone else uses the seat. Do not attach
anything to the adjustable headrest stalks
or remove the adjustable headrests. Do
not use the seat if the adjustable headrests have been removed. If the headrest
was removed, reinstall and properly adjust
the headrest before an occupant uses the
seating position. Failure to follow these
instructions can reduce the effectiveness
of the adjustable headrests. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in
a collision.
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The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with adjustable headrests. All of the
headrests are adjustable.
䡲 Indicates the seating position is equipped with
an adjustable headrest.
+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped
with a head restraint or adjustable headrest.
Components
1. Adjustable headrest
2. Adjustment notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888
Adjustment
Adjust the headrest so the center is level with the
center of the seat occupant’s ears.
To raise the headrest, pull it up.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11
LRS0889 LRS0890 LRS0891
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push
the headrest down.
Removal
Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable headrests.
1. Pull the headrest up to the highest position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the headrest from the seat.
4. Store the headrest properly so it is not loose
in the vehicle.
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the headrest
before an occupant uses the seating position.
1-12 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Install
1. Align the headrest stalks with the holes in
the seat. Make sure the headrest is facing
the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notches
hole with the lock knob
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the
headrest down.
3. Properly adjust the headrest before an occupant uses the seating position.
1
must be installed in the
䊊
2
.
䊊
SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted and you are sitting upright and well back in
your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances
of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the
severity of injury may be greatly reduced.
NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your
passengers to buckle up every time you drive,
even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be worn
at all times when a vehicle is being driven.
SSS0136
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-13
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