1999 NISSAN MAXIMA key

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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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.
IDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
LOCKING WITH KEY
PowerThe power door lock system allows you to lock
or unlock all doors simultaneously.
ITurning the front door key to the front of the
vehicle will lock all doors.
ITurning the front door key one time to the
rear of the vehicle will unlock the corre-
sponding door. From that position, return-
ing the key to neutral (where the key can
only be removed and inserted) and turning
it to the rear again within 5 seconds will
unlock all doors.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
PowerPushing the front door inside lock knob to the
lock position will lock all doors.
To lock from the outside without a key, move
the inside lock knob to the LOCK 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
LOCK position with the front doors open and
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with the key in the ignition.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCHOperating the lock-unlock switch will lock or
unlock all doors.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCKChild 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.IBefore opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
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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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The trunk lid will not open when the trunk lid
cancel lever is in the CANCEL position.
It can be opened only with the key.
See ªTrunk lidº later in this section for cancel
lever.Using the panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the panic alarm to call
attention as follows:
1. Push the
button on the multi-remote
controller for longer than 1.5 seconds.
2. The panic alarm and headlight will stay on
for 30 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
IIt has run for 30 seconds, or
ITheor the
button is pressed,
or
IThe
button is pushed for longer
than 1.5 seconds on the multi-remote
controller.
IThebutton is pushed for longer
than 0.5 seconds on the multi-remote
controller.
BATTERY REPLACEMENTReplace 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-
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Cancel leverWhen the lever is in the cancel position, the
trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid
release lever or handle. It can be opened only
with the key.
KEY OPERATIONTo open the trunk lid, turn the key clockwise.
To close, lower and push the trunk lid down
securely.
OPENER OPERATIONType A:
To open the fuel filler lid, pull the opener lever.
To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
Type B:
To open the fuel filler lid, push the opener lever
down. To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
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The air conditioning system in your NISSAN
vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed
with the environment in mind.This refrigerant
will not harm the earth's ozone layer.How-
ever, special charging equipment and lubricant
are required when servicing your NISSAN air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lu-
bricants will cause severe damage to your air
conditioning system. See ªCapacities and rec-
ommended fuel/lubricantsº in the ª10. Techni-
cal and consumer informationº section for air
conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations.
Your NISSAN dealer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly air conditioning
system.The air conditioner system contains re-
frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
personal injury, any air conditioner ser-
vice should be done only by an experi-
enced technician with proper equip-
ment.
RADIOTo turn the radio on, turn the ignition key to
ACC or ON. If you listen to the radio with the
engine not running, turn the key to the ACC
position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains and other external
influences. Intermittent changes in reception
quality normally are caused by these external
influences.
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FM-AM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER
Audio main operationPower/Volume control:
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, then push
the Power/Volume control knob. The mode
(radio or cassette) which was playing immedi-
ately before the system was turned off re-
sumes playing. When no cassette is loaded,
the radio comes on. Pushing the Power/
Volume control knob again turns the system
off.
Turn the Power/Volume control knob to adjust
the volume.
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