1997 NISSAN MAXIMA remote control

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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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. Close all windows.
The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close and lock all doors, hood and trunk lid.
The doors can be locked either with or
without the key.4. 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 exces-
sively to the unlock position, the system
may be deactivated when the key is
removed. If the indicator light fails to
glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door
once and lock it again.
IEven when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will acti-
vate with all doors, hood and trunk lid
locked and ignition key off. Turn the
ignition key to ªACCº to turn the system
off.
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THEFT WARNING (If so equipped)
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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 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.
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.
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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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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 (If so equipped)
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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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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Replace the battery as follows:
1. Open the lid using a suitable tool.
2. Replace the battery with a new one.Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or
equivalent
3. Close the lid securely.
4. Push the remote controller button two or
three times to check its operation.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 4
above.
IAn improperly disposed battery can
harm the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
IThe remote controller is water-resistant;
however, if it does get wet, immediately
wipe completely dry.
IWhen changing batteries, do not let dust
or oil get on the controller.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation of the
device.
SPA0090
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Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use inside mirror or glance
over your shoulder to properly judge
distances to other objects.
The outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ªACCº or ªONº position.Push the right or left end of the switch to select
the right or left outside mirror, then adjust
using the control lever.
Push the outside mirror backward to fold it.
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OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE
CONTROLFOLDABLE OUTSIDE MIRRORS
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