1996 NISSAN MAXIMA Owners Manual

The sunroof will only operate when the ignition
key is in the ªONº position.
Sliding the sunroof
To open the roof, keep pressing the switch to
the ªº side.
To close the roof, keep pressing the switch to
the ª
º side.
Tilting the sunroof
To tilt up, first close the sunroof, then keep
pushing the ªº side of the tilt switch. To tilt
down the sunroof, keep pushing the
ª
º side.
Sun shade
Open/close the sun shade by sliding it
backward/forward.
The shade will open automatically when the
sunroof is opened. However, it must be closed
manually.
IBe extremely careful not to have any
part of your body in the sunroof
opening while it is closing.
IDo not stand up or extend any portion
of your body out of the opening while
driving.
IRemove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before open-
ing.
IDo not place any heavy object on the
sunroof or surrounding area.
If the sunroof does not close
Turn the ignition key to the ªOFFº
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position.
1. Remove the cover as illustrated. The shaft
end of the sunroof motor will be visible.
2. Using the wrench supplied in the tool bag,
turn the shaft clockwise to close the sun-
roof.
If the sunroof does not tilt down, turn the
shaft counterclockwise to tilt the sunroof
down.
Have the sunroof system checked and re-
paired by your NISSAN dealer.
The digital clock displays time when the igni-
tion key is in ªACCº or ªONº.
If the power supply is disconnected, the clock
will not indicate the correct time. Readjust the
time.
Adjusting the time
Push theHbutton to adjust the hour.
Push theMbutton to adjust the minute.The interior light has a three-position switch.
When the switch is in the center ªqº position,
the light will illuminate when a door is opened.
Interior light timer
The interior light will stay on for about 30
seconds when:
IThe driver's door is unlocked while the key
is removed from the ignition switch.
IThe key is removed from the ignition switch
while the driver's door is closed.
IThe key is removed from the ignition switch
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and the driver's door is opened and then
closed.
The timer is cancelled, and the interior light will
turn off when:
IThe driver's door is locked.
IThe ignition switch is turned ªONº.
The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
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The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light
will go off.
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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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The master key can be used for all the locks.
Record the key number on the key number
plate and keep it in a safe place (such as your
wallet), NOT IN THE CAR. A key number plate
is supplied with your key. Keep the plate in a
safe place. NISSAN does not record key num-
bers so it is very important to keep track of
your key number plate.A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, this key
can be duplicated by your NISSAN dealer or a
lock smith shop.Locking front doors with key
To lock the door, turn the key towards the front
of the vehicle.
To unlock, turn it towards the rear.
Locking the front door will simultaneously lock
the other doors.
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Locking the doors without key
To lock from the outside without a key, move
the inside lock knob to the ªLOCKº position.
Then close the door.
When locking the door this way, be certain not
to leave the key inside the vehicle.
The inside lock knob cannot be set to the
ªLOCKº position with the front doors open and
with the key in the ignition.
IAlways have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from unintention-
ally opening the doors, and will help
keep out intruders.
IBefore opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK
Child safety locking helps prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
When the lever is in the lock position, the rear
door can be opened only from the outside.
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