1997 NISSAN MAXIMA glove box

Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.1-12)
Instrument brightness control switch (P.1-15)
Meters/gauges (P.1-3)
Theft warning light (P.1-10)
Cruise control main switch (P.4-13)
Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch (P.1-14)
Hood release handle (P.2-8)
Outside mirror remote control (P.2-39)
Fuse box cover (P.7-22)
Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.2-38)
Driver supplemental air bag (P.2-17)
Ignition switch/steering lock (P.4-4)
Cruise control set switch (P.4-13)
Cigarette lighter (accessory) (P.1-17)Hazard warning flasher switch (P.1-16)
Ventilator (P.3-2)
Heater/air conditioner control (P.3-3)
Clock (P.1-22)
Radio/cassette player (P.3-11)/CD player (P.3-26)
Rear window and outside mirror defogger switch (P.1-13)
Passenger supplemental air bag (P.2-17)
Glove box (P.2-8)
Ash tray
(P.1-17)
Heated seat switch (P.1-16)
SIC0692
See the page indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Key ............................................................................ 2-2
Door locks ................................................................. 2-2
Multi-remote control system (If so equipped) ........... 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
(Supplemental air bag system) ............................... 2-17
Supplemental air bag warning labels ...................... 2-22
Supplemental air bag warning light......................... 2-22
Seat belts ................................................................ 2-24
Child restraints for infants and small children......... 2-31
Tilting steering wheel .............................................. 2-38
Outside mirror remote control ................................. 2-39
Foldable outside mirrors.......................................... 2-39
Inside mirror ............................................................ 2-40
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1. Pull the hood lock release handleq1lo-
cated below the instrument panel; the hood
will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
q2at the front of the hood with
your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the
hood and make sure it locks into place.IMake sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
IIf you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury, do not open the hood.
When locking or unlocking the glove box, use
the master key.
The glove box may be opened by pulling the
handle.
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
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HOOD RELEASE GLOVE BOX LOCK
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Supplemental air bag system
The driver supplemental air bag is located in
the center of the steering wheel; the front
passenger supplemental air bag is mounted in
the dashboard above the glove box. The
supplemental air bag system is designed to
inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, al-
though it may inflate if the forces in another
type of collision are similar to those of a higher
severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in
certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or
lack of it) is not always an indication of proper
supplemental air bag operation.
When the supplemental air bag inflates, a fairlyloud noise may be heard, followed by release
of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does
not indicate a fire, but care should be taken not
to intentionally inhale it, as it may cause irrita-
tion and choking. Those with a history of
breathing trouble should get fresh air promptly.
Supplemental air bags, along with the use of
seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the face and chest of the occupant. They can
help save lives and reduce serious injuries.
However, an inflating supplemental air bag
may cause facial abrasions or other injuries.
Supplemental air bags do not provide restraint
to the lower body.The seat belts should be correctly worn and
the driver and passenger seated upright as far
as practical away from the steering wheel or
dashboard. Since the supplemental air bag
inflates quickly in order to help protect the
occupant, the force of the supplemental air
bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if
the occupant is too close to or is against the
supplemental air bag module during inflation.
The supplemental air bag will deflate quickly
after a collision.
After turning the ignition key to the ªONº
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.
IDo not place any objects on the steer-
ing wheel pad or on the instrument
panel. Also, do not place any objects
between any occupant and the steer-
ing wheel or instrument panel. Such
objects may become dangerous pro-
jectiles and cause injury if the supple-
mental air bag inflates.
IRight after inflation, several supple-
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Precautions when starting and driving ........ 4-2
E
Economy hints ................................................ 4-15
Emission control information label .................. 9-11
Emission control system warranty .................. 9-19
Engine ............................................................... 9-8
Before starting the engine ........................... 4-6
Changing engine coolant ............................ 7-6
Changing engine oil .................................... 7-8
Checking engine coolant level .................... 7-5
Checking engine oil level ............................ 7-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 1-4
Engine cooling system ................................ 7-5
Engine oil..................................................... 7-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .......................................... 9-4
Engine serial number ................................ 9-11
Starting the engine ...................................... 4-6
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...................... 4-2
Explanation of maintenance items.................. 8-10
F
Flat tire .............................................................. 5-2
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid ..................... 7-10
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 7-12
Power steering fluid................................... 7-11
Window washer fluid ................................. 7-12
FM/AM radio with cassette player .................. 3-12
FM-AM radio with cassette player .................. 3-16FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player ........................................ 3-22
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........................... 9-11
Foldable outside mirrors ................................. 2-39
Front fog light switch (If so equipped) ............ 1-15
Front personal light ......................................... 1-23
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .............................................. 9-2
Fuel filler cap ............................................. 2-10
Fuel filler lid lock ....................................... 2-10
Fuel gauge .................................................. 1-5
Fuel recommendation.................................. 9-2
Fuses .............................................................. 7-21
Fusible links .................................................... 7-23
G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 1-4
Fuel gauge .................................................. 1-5
Meters and gauges ..................................... 1-3
General maintenance ....................................... 8-3
Glove box lock .................................................. 2-8
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 1-16
Head restraint ................................................. 2-15
Headlight and turn signal switch..................... 1-14
Headlights ....................................................... 7-23
Heated seats (If so equipped) ........................ 1-16
Heater operation ............................................... 3-4Hood release .................................................... 2-8
I
If your vehicle is ever stolen ........................... 1-26
If your vehicle overheats .................................. 5-9
Ignition switch ................................................... 4-4
Injured persons ............................................... 2-26
Inside mirror .................................................... 2-40
Installing license plate .................................... 9-12
Instrument brightness control ......................... 1-15
Integrated HomeLink
transmitter
(If so equipped).......................................... 1-24
Interior light ..................................................... 1-22
J
Jump starting ........................................... 5-7, 7-14
K
Key .................................................................... 2-2
L
License plate
Installing license plate ............................... 9-12
Light
Front fog light switch (If so
equipped)................................................... 1-15
Front personal light ................................... 1-23
Headlight and turn signal switch ............... 1-14
Headlights.................................................. 7-23
Interior light................................................ 1-22
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Light bulbs ................................................. 7-23
Supplemental air bag warning light........... 2-22
Trunk light.................................................. 1-23
Vanity mirror light ...................................... 1-23
Warning/indicator light and buzzer.............. 1-6
Lock
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If so
equipped)................................................... 4-18
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 2-3
Door lock operation ..................................... 2-6
Door locks ................................................... 2-2
Door unlock operation ................................. 2-6
Fuel filler lid lock ....................................... 2-10
Glove box lock............................................. 2-8
Power door lock .......................................... 2-4
Trunk lid lock ............................................... 2-9
Luggage (ªSee Vehicle loading informationº) . 9-13
M
Maintenance
Explanation of maintenance items ............ 8-10
General maintenance .................................. 8-3
Maintenance precautions ............................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance .................................. 8-5
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test (For U.S.A.) ........................................ 9-19
Seat belt maintenance .............................. 2-31
Meters and gauges ........................................... 1-3
Mirror
Foldable outside mirrors............................ 2-39
Inside mirror .............................................. 2-40
Outside mirror remote control ................... 2-39Rear window and outside mirror defogger
switch......................................................... 1-13
Vanity mirror light ...................................... 1-23
Multi-remote control system (If so equipped) ... 2-5
O
Odometer .......................................................... 1-4
Oil
Changing engine oil .................................... 7-8
Changing oil filter ........................................ 7-9
Checking engine oil level ............................ 7-7
Engine oil..................................................... 7-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .......................................... 9-4
Opener cancel lever for trunk lid .................... 2-10
Opening the driver's and front passenger's
window .............................................................. 2-6
Operating the transmitter ................................ 1-25
Outside mirror remote control ......................... 2-39
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ............................. 5-9
P
Panic alarm operation ....................................... 2-6
Parking
Parking brake ................................... 4-12, 7-19
Parking/parking on hills ............................. 4-16
Periodic maintenance ....................................... 8-5
Pocket ............................................................. 1-18
Power
Power antenna .......................................... 3-29
Power door lock .......................................... 2-4Power steering fluid................................... 7-11
Power steering system .............................. 4-17
Power support seat (If so equipped)......... 2-14
Power window ........................................... 1-19
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ............................ 7-2
Precautions on seat belt usage ................ 2-24
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 4-2
Pregnant women............................................. 2-26
Programming problem diagnosis .................... 1-25
Programming the HomeLink
transmitter .................................................. 1-24Push starting ..................................................... 5-9
R
Radio............................................................... 3-11
CB radio or car phone............................... 3-29
FM/AM radio with cassette player............. 3-12
FM-AM radio with cassette
player ......................................................... 3-16
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player .................................. 3-22
Radio operation ......................................... 3-23
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(For U.S.A.)..................................................... 9-19
Rear seat ........................................................ 2-16
Rear window and outside mirror defogger
switch .............................................................. 1-13
Recommended SAE viscosity number ............. 9-6
Refrigerant recommendation ............................ 9-6
Reporting safety defects (For U.S.A.) ............ 9-19
Rolling codes (If so equipped) ........................ 1-26
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