1999 NISSAN MAXIMA Owners Manual

4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt
to remove any slack in the belt.5. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to make
sure that it is securely held in place.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out
of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more
belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is
in the automatic locking mode.
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If the
lap belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is allowed to wind back into the
retractor, the automatic locking mode (child
restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only
locks during a sudden stop or impact.
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2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel ....................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges ................................................... 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ..................................... 2-4
Tachometer ............................................................... 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................... 2-5
Fuel gauge ................................................................ 2-5
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................... 2-7
Checking bulbs.......................................................... 2-7
Warning lights ........................................................... 2-7
Indicator lights ........................................................... 2-9
Chimes .................................................................... 2-11
Security system ....................................................... 2-12
Theft warning (if so equipped) ................................ 2-12
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System ....................... 2-13
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................... 2-15
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defogger switch ....................................................... 2-16
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................. 2-17
Headlight switch ...................................................... 2-17
Turn signal switch ................................................... 2-18
Front fog light switch (if so equipped)..................... 2-18
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................ 2-19
Horn......................................................................... 2-19
Heated seats (if so equipped) ................................. 2-20Traction control system (TCS) cancel switch
(if so equipped) ....................................................... 2-21
Cigarette lighter and ashtray ................................... 2-21
Storage .................................................................... 2-22
Trays ....................................................................... 2-22
Cup holder............................................................... 2-24
Glove box ................................................................ 2-24
Console box ............................................................ 2-25
Windows .................................................................. 2-25
Power windows ....................................................... 2-25
Sunroof (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-26
Automatic sunroof ................................................... 2-26
Clock ....................................................................... 2-27
Adjusting the time ................................................... 2-27
Interior light ............................................................. 2-28
Ceiling ..................................................................... 2-28
Personal light .......................................................... 2-28
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped) .......................... 2-29
Trunk light ............................................................... 2-29
Integrated HomeLink
Universal Transceiver
(if so equipped) ....................................................... 2-30
Programming HomeLink........................................ 2-31
Canadian programming ........................................... 2-31
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Operating the integrated HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver.............................................................. 2-31
Programming problem Ð Diagnosis ....................... 2-31
Clearing the programmed information .................... 2-32Rolling code programming ...................................... 2-32
Reprogramming a single HomeLink
button .......... 2-32
If your vehicle is stolen ........................................... 2-33
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Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-15)
Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-17)
Meters/gauges (P.2-3)
Theft warning light (P.2-12) (if so equipped)
Cruise control main switch (P.5-14)
Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and
turn signal switch (P.2-17)
Hood release handle (P.3-8)
Outside mirror remote control (P.3-13)
Fuse box cover (P.8-23)
Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-12)
Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-6)
Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-4)
Cruise control set switch (P.5-14)
Cigarette lighter (accessory) (P.2-21)Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-19)
Ventilator (P.4-2)
Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-3)
Clock (P.2-27)
Radio/cassette player (P.4-13)/CD player (P.4-19)
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defogger switch (P.2-16)
Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-6)
Glove box (P.2-24)
Ashtray (P.2-21)
Heated seat switch (P.2-20) (if so equipped)
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See the page indicated in parentheses for operating details.
Traction control system (TCS) cancel switch (if so equipped) (P.2-21)
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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
SpeedometerThe speedometer indicates vehicle speed.Odometer/Twin trip odometerThe odometer/twin trip odometer are displayed
when the ignition key is in the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.Changing the display:
Pushing the reset button changes the display
as follows:
ODO,TRIP A,TRIP B,ODO
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the reset button for more than 1
second resets the trip odometer to zero.
TACHOMETERThe tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (r/min).When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear. Operating
the engine in the red zone may cause
serious engine damage.
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ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGEThe gauge indicates the engine coolant tem-
perature.
The engine coolant temperature will vary with
the outside air temperature and driving condi-
tions.
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature over the normal range, stop
the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If
the engine is overheated, continued op-
eration of the vehicle may seriously
damage the engine. See ªIf your vehicle
overheatsº in the ª6. In case of emer-
gencyº section.
FUEL GAUGEThe gauge indicates the approximate fuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hill.
The gauge needle is designed to remain in
approximately the same position, even when
the ignition key is turned OFF.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters Empty.
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