1999 NISSAN MAXIMA Drive 1

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Card holderThe card holder should not be used
while driving in order that full attention
may be given to the driving operation.
POWER WINDOWSIMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows. Use the
window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
IDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls
and become trapped in a window.Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
The power window only operates when the
ignition key is in the ON position.
To open or close the window, push down or
pull up the switch and hold it. The main switch
(driver side switches) will open or close all the
windows.
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The passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, hold the switch down or up.Locking passenger's windowsWhen the lock button is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
Automatic operationTo fully open the driver side window, com-
pletely push down the switch and release it; it
need not be held. The window will automati-
cally open all the way. To stop the window, just
pull up the switch toward the close side.
A light press on the switch will cause the
window to open until the switch is released.
AUTOMATIC SUNROOFThe sunroof will only operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position.Sliding the sunroofTo open the roof, press and hold the switch to
the
side.
To close the roof, press and hold the switch to
theside.
Tilting the sunroofTo tilt up, first close the sunroof, then press
and hold the
side of the tilt switch. To tilt
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CEILINGThe light has a three-position switch.
When the switch is in the centerqposition, the
light will illuminate when a door is opened.
The light will stay on for about 30 seconds
when:
IThe key is removed from the ignition switch
while the driver's door is closed.
IThe driver's door is unlocked while the key
is removed from the ignition switch.
IThe key is removed from the ignition switchand the driver's door is opened and then
closed.
The timer is cancelled, and the light will turn off
when:
IThe driver's door is locked.
IThe ignition switch is turned ON.
Leaving the light switch in the ON posi-
tion for extended periods of time will
result in a discharged battery.
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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 numbers
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
locksmith shop.Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System KEY -
Master keys (if so equipped):
You can only drive your vehicle using the
master keys which are registered to the Nissan
Vehicle Immobilizer System components in
your vehicle. These keys have a transponder
chip in the key head.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
Record the key number on the key number
plate supplied with your keys and keep it in a
safe place (such as your wallet), not in the
vehicle. NISSAN does not record any key
number so it is very important to keep track ofyour 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.
The key number is necessary when you need
extra Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys. As many as 5 Nissan Vehicle Immobi-
lizer System keys can be used with one ve-
hicle. New keys must be registered to the
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System compo-
nents in your vehicle by your NISSAN dealer.
At this time, you should bring all Nissan Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System keys that you have to
your NISSAN dealer for registration. This is
because the registration process will erase all
memory of the Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer
System components.
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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 foran extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).
HOW TO USE MULTI-REMOTE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Locking doors1. Remove the ignition key.
2. Close all of the doors.
3. Push the
button on the multi-remote
controller.
4. All of the doors lock.
5. The hazard indicators flash twice.
When the
button is pushed with all doors
locked, the hazard indicator flashes twice as a
reminder that the doors are already locked.
Unlocking doors1. Push the
button on the multi-remote
controller. Only the driver side door un-
locks.
2. Push thebutton on the multi-remote
controller again within 5 seconds. The pas-
senger doors unlock.
3. The interior light will stay on for 30 secondswhen the interior light switch is in the center
qposition.
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by inserting the key into
the ignition or locking the doors with the multi-
remote controller or by pushing the interior
light button to OFF.
Opening the driver's and front
passenger's windows1. Push the
button on the multi-remote
controller for longer than 1.5 seconds after
the driver's door is unlocked.
2. The driver's and front passenger's windows
open.
The driver's and front passenger's windows
also open after all doors are unlocked with
the multi-remote controller.
The driver's and front passenger's win-
dows cannot be closed by using the
multi-remote controller.
Releasing the trunk lid1. Push the
button on the multi-remote
controller for longer than 0.5 second with
the key removed from the key cylinder.
2. The trunk lid opens.
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Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. See ªPrecau-
tions when starting and drivingº in the
ª5. Starting and drivingº section for ex-
haust gas.
OPENER OPERATIONType A:
The trunk lid release lever is located on the
outside of the driver's seat. To open the trunk
lid, pull up the trunk lid release lever. To close,push the trunk lid down securely.
Type B:
The trunk lid release button is located under
the driver's arm rest.
To open the trunk lid, push the release button.
To close, push the trunk lid down securely.
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FUEL FILLER CAPThe fuel filler cap is a screw-on ratcheting
type. Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting
clicks are heard.
Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder while
refueling.IGasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seri-
ously injured if it is misused or mis-handled. Always stop the engine and
do not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when refuel-
ing.
IFuel may be under pressure. Turn the
cap one-half turn, and wait for any
hissing sound to stop to prevent fuel
from spraying out and possible per-
sonal injury. Then remove the cap.
IDo not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fueloverflow, resulting in fuel spray and
possibly a fire.
IUse only a genuine NISSAN fuel filler
cap as a replacement. It has a built-in
safety valve needed for proper opera-
tion of the fuel system and emission
control system. An incorrect cap can
result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury.
INever pour fuel into the throttle body
to attempt to start your vehicle.
IIf fuel is spilled on the car body, flush
it away with water to avoid paint dam-
age.
ITighten until the cap clicks. Failure to
tighten the fuel cap properly may
cause the
Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) to illuminate. If this oc-
curs, securely close the fuel filler cap.
After driven for a while, the light
should remain off. If the light remains
on, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized NISSAN dealer. For addi-
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ditioner will automatically be turned on to de-
fog the windshield, and the air recirculate
mode will automatically be turned off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger com-
partment to improve the defogging perfor-
mance.Operating tipsIKeep the windows and sun roof closed
while the air conditioner is in operation.
IAfter parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3
minutes with the windows open to vent hot
air from the passenger compartment. Then,
close the windows. This will allow the air
conditioner to cool the interior more quickly.
IThe air conditioning system should be
operated for about 10 minutes at least
once a month. This helps prevent dam-
age to the system due to lack of lubrica-
tion.
IIf the coolant temperature gauge exceeds
the HOT position, turn the air conditioning
off. For additional information, see ªIf your
vehicle overheatsº in the ª6. In case of
emergencyº section.AIR FLOW CHARTSThe chart below shows the button and leverpositions formaximum and quickheating,
cooling or defrosting.
The air recirculation button should be in
the OFF position for normal cooling, heat-
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