1999 NISSAN MAXIMA Owners Manual

TRAYSThe storage tray should not be usedwhile driving in order that full attention
may be given to the driving operation.
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Properly secure all cargo to help prevent
it from sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a
sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.Pull the armrest forward and lay it horizontal.
Then release the lever (inset) and pull the tray
forward (if so equipped). In this condition you
are able to gain access to the trunk room.
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CUP HOLDERThe cup holder should not be used while
driving in order that full attention may be
given to the driving operation.
IAvoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid
is hot, it can scald you or your pas-
senger.
IUse only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
GLOVE BOXWhen 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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CONSOLE BOX
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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down the sunroof, press and hold the
side.
Sun shadeOpen or close the sun shade by sliding it
backward or forward.
The shade will open automatically when the
sunroof is opened. However, it must be closed
manually.IIn an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.
IDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the sunroof is
closing.IRemove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before open-
ing.IDo not place any heavy object on the
sunroof or surrounding area.
If the sunroof does not closeHave your NISSAN dealer check and repair
the sunroof.
The digital clock displays time when the igni-
tion key is in ACC or ON.
If the power supply is disconnected, the clock
will not indicate the correct time. Readjust the
time.
ADJUSTING THE TIMEPush theHbutton to adjust the hour.
Push theMbutton to adjust the minute.
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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 light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light
will go off.
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