1996 NISSAN MAXIMA door lock

orwarning lightSeat belt warning lightEngine oil pressure warning light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lightLow washer fluid warning lightCRUISE indicator light
High beam indicator light (blue)orAnti-lock brake warning lightAir bag warning light
Charge warning lightOverdrive off indicator light
Door open warning lightMalfunction indicator light (MIL)
Checking bulbs
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition
key to ªONº without starting the engine. The
following lights will come on:
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The following lights come on briefly and then
go off:
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If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-
trical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engineimmediatelyand call a NISSAN dealer
or other authorized repair shop.Running the
engine with the oil pressure warning light
on could cause serious damage to the
engine.
The oil pressure warning light is not de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level.See ªEngine
oilº in the ªDo-it-yourself operationsº section.Running the engine with the oil pressure
warning light on could cause serious
damage to the engine.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate that there is something
wrong with the charging system. Turn the
engine off and check the alternator belt. If the
belt is loose, broken, missing or if the light
remains on, see your NISSAN dealer immedi-
ately.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT
AND BUZZER
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could be dangerous.
IPressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped could increase your
stopping distance and require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
orAnti-lock brake
warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate there is something
wrong with the anti-lock portion of the brake
system. Have the system checked by your
NISSAN dealer. However if the light illumi-
nates while starting the engine, it does not
indicate a system malfunction.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function will cease but the ordinary
brakes will continue to operate normally.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact your NISSAN dealer for repair.
Overdrive off indicator light
This light comes on when the overdrive switch
is pushed to the ªOFFº position.
However when the ignition key is in the ªONº or
ªSTARTº position and the overdrive switch is
not in the ªOFF
º position, the light willilluminate for about 2 seconds and then turn
off. This means the system is operational.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
High beam indicator light
(Blue)
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam is
selected.
Cruise indicator light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the
light flickers while the engine is running, it may
indicate there is something wrong with the
cruise control system. Have the system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the key is left in the ignition
switch (ignition switch is turned off). Remove
the key and take it with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer will sound when the driver side door
is opened if the light switch is turned on
(ignition switch is turned off).
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement,
it will make a high pitched scraping sound
when the vehicle is in motion whether or not
the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
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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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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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FRONT PERSONAL LIGHT VANITY MIRROR 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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