1996 NISSAN MAXIMA trunk

1 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges ................................................... 1-3
Warning/indicator light and buzzer............................ 1-6
Theft warning ............................................................ 1-9
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................... 1-11
Rear window and outside mirror
defogger switch ....................................................... 1-12
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................. 1-13
Cornering light ......................................................... 1-14
Instrument brightness control .................................. 1-14
Front fog light switch ............................................... 1-15
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................ 1-15
Heated seat ............................................................. 1-16
Cigarette lighter and ash trays ................................ 1-17
Pocket ..................................................................... 1-17
Cup and card holders ............................................. 1-18
Power window ......................................................... 1-19
Sunroof .................................................................... 1-20
Clock ....................................................................... 1-21
Interior light ............................................................. 1-21
Front personal light ................................................. 1-22
Vanity mirror light .................................................... 1-22
Trunk light ............................................................... 1-23
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Malfunction indicator light
(MIL)
If the MIL comes on or blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate a poten-
tial emission control problem.
IContinued operation without having
the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead
to poor driveability, reduced fuel
economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system which
may affect your warranty coverage.
IAlthough the vehicle is still driveable,
see your nearest NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible. To avoid system
damage, do not drive at speeds
above 45 MPH (72 km/h). If possible,
avoid hard acceleration or
deceleration.
If the fuel filler cap is not tightened prop-
erly, the MIL may come on. Check and
securely tighten the fuel filler cap, and have
your vehicle checked as noted above.
The theft warning system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle are
disturbed.
How to activate the theft warning
system
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Close all windows. Close and lock all doors,
hood and trunk lid. The doors can be locked
either with or without the key.
The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.
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THEFT WARNING
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3. Confirm that the indicator light comes on.
The light will glow for about 30 seconds and
then blink. The system is now activated. If,
during this 30 second time period, the door
is unlocked by the key or multi-remote
controller, or the ignition key is turned to
ªACCº, the system will not activate.
IIf the key is turned quickly when
locking the door, the system may not
activate. Furthermore, if the key is
turned excessively to the unlock po-
sition, the system may be deactivated
when the key is removed. If the indi-
cator light fails to glow for 30 sec-
onds, unlock the door once and lock
it again.
IEven when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the systemwill activate with all doors, hood,
trunk lid and back door locked and
ignition key off. Turn the ignition key
to ªACCº to turn the system off.
Theft warning system operation
The warning system will give the following
alarm:
IThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently. In addition, the starter motor
will not operate.
IThe alarm automatically turns off after 2 to
3 minutes; however, the alarm will reacti-
vate if the vehicle is tampered with again.
The alarm can be shut off by unlocking a
door or trunk lid with the key.
The alarm is activated by:
IUnlocking the door or opening the trunk lid
without using the key or multi-remote con-
troller. (Even if the door is opened by re-
leasing the door inside lock knob or the
trunk lid is opened by operating the opener
lever/button, the alarm is activated.)
IOpening the hood.
IPushing in or pulling out of the key cylinder
on the door or trunk lid.
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How to stop alarm
The alarm will stop only by unlocking a door or
trunk lid with the key or multi-remote controller.
The alarm will not stop if the ignition switch is
turned to ªACCº.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by your
NISSAN dealer.
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition key is in the ªACCº or ªONº
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper.
Intermittent operation can be adjusted from 3
to 21 seconds by turning the knob.
(Type B only)
Pull the lever toward you to operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate sev-
eral times.
IDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
IDo not operate the washer if the res-
ervoir tank is dry.
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision. Warm windshield
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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
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The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light
will go off.
TRUNK LIGHT
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2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Key ............................................................................ 2-2
Door locks ................................................................. 2-2
Multi-remote control system ...................................... 2-5
Hood release ............................................................. 2-8
Glove box lock .......................................................... 2-8
Trunk lid lock ............................................................. 2-9
Fuel filler lid lock ..................................................... 2-10
Seats ....................................................................... 2-12
Supplemental restraint system
(Air bag system) ...................................................... 2-17
Caution and warning labels..................................... 2-21
Air bag warning light ............................................... 2-21
Seat belts ................................................................ 2-23
Child restraints for infants and small children......... 2-29
Tilting steering wheel .............................................. 2-35
Outside mirror remote control ................................. 2-36
Foldable outside mirrors.......................................... 2-36
Inside mirror ............................................................ 2-36
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It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, to open
the driver's and front passenger's windows, to
release the trunk lid and to turn on or off the
interior light by using the remote controller
from outside the car.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors and leaving it.
The remote controller can operate at a dis-
tance of approximately 49 ft (15 m) from the
vehicle. (The effective distance depends upon
the conditions around the vehicle.)
As many as four remote controllers can be
used with one vehicle. For information con-
cerning the purchase and use of additional
remote controllers, contact your NISSAN
dealer.
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the remote
controller.
IDo not allow the remote controller to
become wet.
IDo not drop the remote controller.
IDo not strike the remote controller
sharply against another object.
IDo not place the remote controller for
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MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL
SYSTEM
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an extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).
DOOR LOCK OPERATION
1. Remove the ignition key.
2. Close all doors.
3. Push the lock button on the remote control-
ler.
4. The hazard indicator flashes twice.
5. All doors will lock.
Although door locking with the remote control-
ler can be confirmed by looking at the hazard
indicator, always check to be sure that the
doors are properly locked before leaving your
vehicle.
DOOR UNLOCK OPERATION
1. Push the unlock button on the remote con-
troller.
2. Only the driver side door will unlock. Push
the unlock button on the remote controller
again within 5 seconds.
All doors will unlock.
3. The interior light will stay on for 30 seconds
when the interior light switch is in the center
ªqº position.The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by inserting the key into
the ignition and turning it ªONº or by locking the
doors with the remote controller or by pushing
the interior light button.
OPENING THE DRIVER'S AND
FRONT PASSENGER'S WINDOW
1. Push the unlock button on the remote con-
troller for longer than 1.5 seconds after the
driver's door is unlocked.
2. The driver's and front passenger's window
will open.
The driver's and front passenger's window
will also open after all doors are unlocked
with the remote controller.
The driver's and front passenger's win-
dow cannot be closed by using the re-
mote controller.
TRUNK LID OPENER OPERATION
1. Push the trunk lid release button on the
remote controller for longer than 0.5 sec-
ond.
2. The trunk lid will open.
The trunk lid will not open when the trunk lid
cancel lever is in the ªCANCELº position.
It can be opened only with the key.
PANIC ALARM OPERATION
If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the alarm to call atten-
tion as follows:
1. Push the panic alarm button on the remote
controller for longer than 1.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlight will
stay on for 30 seconds.
3. The alarm will stop when any of the key
functions on the remote controller are used.
The remote controller will not function.
IWhen the key is inserted into the key
switch.
IWhen the battery in the remote control-
ler is dead.
IThe distance between the remote con-
troller and vehicle is more than approx.
49 ft (15 m).
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