2000 NISSAN MAXIMA dimensions

10 Technical and consumer informationCapacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......... 10-2
Fuel recommendation ............................................. 10-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation................. 10-5
Recommended SAE viscosity number.................... 10-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations .................................................... 10-6
Specifications .......................................................... 10-7
Engine ..................................................................... 10-7
Tires and wheels ..................................................... 10-9
Dimensions and weights ......................................... 10-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ..................................................... 10-10
Vehicle identification ............................................. 10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate.............. 10-10
Vehicle identification number
(Chassis number) .................................................. 10-10
Engine serial number ............................................ 10-11F.M.V.S.S. certification label ................................. 10-11
Emission control information label ........................ 10-11
Tire placard ........................................................... 10-12
Air conditioner specification label.......................... 10-12
Installing front license plate................................... 10-13
Vehicle loading information ................................... 10-14
Terms .................................................................... 10-14
Determining vehicle load capacity ........................ 10-14
Loading tips ........................................................... 10-15
Towing a trailer ..................................................... 10-15
Maximum load limits.............................................. 10-16
Towing safety ........................................................ 10-17
Uniform tire quality grading ................................... 10-19
Emission control system warranty ........................ 10-20
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....................... 10-20
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ............................................................... 10-21
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TIRES AND WHEELSRoad wheelType Size Offset in (mm)
Steel 15 x 6JJ 1.57 (40)
Aluminum16 x 6.5JJ 1.57 (40)
17 x 7JJ (option) 1.75 (45)
TireConventionalP205/65R15 92H
P215/55R16 91H
P225/50R17 93V (option)
SpareConventional*1
T125/70D16*2
T125/90D16*2, *3
T135/90D16*2, *4
*1: For CANADA
*2: For US
*3: For models with Viscous LSD
*4: For models equipped with 17²size tire (option)
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Sedan
Overall length in (mm) 190.4 (4,838)
Overall width in (mm) 70.3 (1,785)
Overall height in (mm) 56.5 (1,435)
Front tread in (mm)60.2 (1,530)*1
59.8 (1,520)*2
Rear tread in (mm)59.4 (1,510)*1
59.1 (1,500)*2
Wheelbase in (mm) 108.3 (2,750)
Gross vehicle weight rating lb (kg)
See the F.M.V.S.S. certifica-
tion label on the driver's side
lock pillar. Gross axle weight rating
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
*1: For models with road wheel size - 15 x 6JJ, 16 x 6.5JJ
*2: For models with aluminum wheel size - 17 x 7JJ
Technical and consumer information
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Child safety rear door lock................................ 3-4
Chimes ............................................................ 2-11
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray....... 2-23
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ............................ 8-22
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................................... 2-30
Clutch
Clutch pedal .............................................. 8-21
Fluid ........................................................... 8-12
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-21
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ........................................................... 4-23
Compact disc (CD) player operation .............. 4-12
Compact spare tire ......................................... 8-35
Console box .................................................... 2-26
Controls
Audio controls............................................ 4-12
Audio controls (rear).................................. 4-12
Audio controls (steering wheel)................. 4-12
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-3
Heater and semiautomatic air
conditioner ................................................... 4-3
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-6
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-5
Corrosion protection ......................................... 7-5
Cruise control.................................................. 5-14
Cup holder ...................................................... 2-24D
Daytime running light system ......................... 2-19
Defogger switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defogger switch............................................... 2-16
Dimensions and weights ................................. 10-9
Door open warning light ................................... 2-8
Drive belts ....................................................... 8-15
Driving
Cold weather driving ................................. 5-21
Driving with automatic transmission............ 5-8
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-11
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................ 5-16
Emission control information label ................ 10-11
Emission control system warranty ................ 10-20
Engine
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-7
Block heater .............................................. 5-22
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-6
Changing engine oil .................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil filter ............................ 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-5
Checking engine oil level ............................ 8-7
Coolant temperature gauge ........................ 2-5
Engine compartment check locations ......... 8-4
Engine cooling system ................................ 8-5Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation... 10-5
Engine oil viscosity .................................... 10-5
Engine serial number .............................. 10-11
Engine specifications................................. 10-7
If your engine overheats ........................... 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-7
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label......................... 10-11
Filter, Air cleaner housing filter ....................... 8-17
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ............................................................. 2-20
Flat tire .............................................................. 6-2
Floor mat cleaning ............................................ 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-10
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-12
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Engine coolant............................................. 8-5
Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
Power steering fluid................................... 8-11
Window washer fluid ................................. 8-12
Fog light switch ............................................... 2-19
Front manual seat adjustment .......................... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ............................ 1-4
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Filler cap .................................................... 3-10
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Tire
Flat tire ........................................................ 6-2
Tire and wheels ......................................... 8-32
Uniform tire quality grading ..................... 10-19
Wheel/tire size ........................................... 10-9
Tires, Spare tire .............................................. 8-35
Tires, Tire chains ............................................ 8-33
Tires, Tire placard ......................................... 10-12
Tires, Tire pressure ........................................ 8-32
Tires, Tire rotation .......................................... 8-34
Tires, Type of tires .......................................... 8-32
Top tether strap child restraint........................ 1-34
Towing
Tow truck towing ....................................... 6-11
Towing a trailer........................................ 10-15
Towing load/specification chart ............... 10-15
Towing safety .......................................... 10-17
Traction control system .................................. 5-20
Traction control system (TCS) cancel
switch .............................................................. 2-22
Trailer towing ................................................ 10-15
Transceiver, Integrated HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver ..................................................... 2-33
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-10
Driving with automatic transmission............ 5-8
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-11
Transmission selector lever lock release .... 5-9
Transmitter (See multi-remote control
system) ............................................................. 3-4
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country .......................................................... 10-10
Trunk access through rear seat........................ 1-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever ............................... 3-9Trunk light ....................................................... 2-33
Turn signal switch ........................................... 2-19
U
Underbody cleaning .......................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading........................... 10-19
V
Vanity mirror light ............................................ 2-32
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ........................... 10-9
Identification number (VIN) ..................... 10-10
Loading information ................................. 10-14
Recovery, (freeing a stuck vehicle)........... 6-12
Ventilators ......................................................... 4-2
W
Warning
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-20
Theft warning............................................. 2-12
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-18
Warning light
Air bag warning light .......................... 1-19, 2-8
Brake warning light...................................... 2-9
Door open.................................................... 2-8
Low fuel warning light ................................. 2-9
Seat belt warning light and chime............... 2-8Warning/indicator lights and chimes ................. 2-7
Warranty, Emission control system
warranty ........................................................ 10-20
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and washer
switch .............................................................. 2-15
Washing ............................................................ 7-2
Waxing .............................................................. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ......... 10-9
Wheels and tires, Cleaning aluminum alloy
wheels ............................................................... 7-4
Window washer fluid ....................................... 8-12
Window(s)
Cleaning ...................................................... 7-3
Power windows ......................................... 2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch.............. 2-15
Wiper
Blades........................................................ 8-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-15
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