2001 NISSAN MAXIMA Owners Manual

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCHAll door locks will be engaged when the power
door lock switch is moved to the LOCK posi-
tion with the driver's or front passenger's door
open. Then close the door and all doors will be
locked.
When the power door lock switch is moved to
the LOCK position with front doors open while
a key is in the ignition switch, all doors will lock
once and then unlock automatically.
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.It is possible to lock/unlock all doors to release
the trunk lid and activate the panic alarm by
using the remote controller from outside the
vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
key is not left in the vehicle.
The remote controller can operate at a dis-
tance of approximately 33 ft (10 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.
The multi-remote controller will not function
when:
Ithe battery is dead,
Ithe distance between the vehicle and the
remote controller is over 33 ft (10 m).
The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.
CAUTION
The following conditions or occurrences
will damage the remote controller.
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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 for
an extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).
If a multi-remote controller is lost or
stolen, NISSAN recommends erasing
the ID code of that controller. This will
prevent the controller from unautho-
rized use to unlock the vehicle. For in-
formation regarding the erasing proce-
dure, please contact an authorized
NISSAN dealer.HOW TO USE MULTI-REMOTE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Setting hazard indicator and horn
modeThis vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK button is pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice and the horn chirps once. When
the UNLOCK button is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes once.
If hazard indicator and horn mode is not nec-
essary, you can switch to hazard indicator only
mode by following the switching procedure.
In hazard indicator only mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCK button is pushed,
neither the hazard indicator nor the horn oper-
ates.
(Switching procedure)
Push the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the
multi-remote controller simultaneously for
more than 2 seconds to switch from one mode
to the other.
When pushing the buttons to set hazard indi-
cator only mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times.
When pushing the buttons to set hazard indi-
cator and horn mode, the hazard indicator
flashes once and the horn chirps once.
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Locking doors1. Remove the ignition key.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the LOCK button on the multi-remote
controller.
4. All the doors will lock.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button on the multi-remote controller is
pushed even though a door remains open
and/or the ignition key is in the ON posi-
tion.5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
IWhen the LOCK button is pushed with all
doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice and the horn chirps once as a re-
minder that the doors are already locked.
*1: Doors lock with the remote controller while
a key is in the ignition switch. However, the
panic alarm will not activate when the key
is in the ignition switch.
*2: Doors lock with the remote controller while
any door is open. However, hazard indica-
tor and horn mode will not function.
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Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK button on the multi-
remote controller once.
IOnly the driver's door unlocksIThe hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed with the igni-
tion key in any position except the ON
position.
IThe interior light turns on and the light timer
activates for 30 seconds when the switch isin the centerqposition with the ignition key
in any position except the ON position.
2. Push the UNLOCK button on the multi-
remote controller again within 5 seconds.
IAll doors unlock
IThe hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
If the following operation is not carried out
within 5 minutes after pressing the
ªUNLOCKº button, all doors will be locked
automatically.
IWhen any door is not opened.
IWhen the ignition key is not set in the
ON position.
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by turning the ignition
switch to the ON position or by locking the
doors with the multi-remote controller.
Releasing the trunk lid1. Push the trunk button on the multi-remote
controller for longer than 0.5 second with
the key removed from the ignition key cyl-
inder.
2. The trunk lid opens.
The trunk lid will not open when the trunk lid
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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 alarm to call atten-
tion as follows:
1. Push the PANIC button on the remote
controller forlonger than 0.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 30 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
IIt has run for 30 seconds, or
IThe LOCK or the UNLOCK button is
pressed, or
IThe panic button or the trunk lid release
button is pushed on the multi-remote con-
troller for longer than 0.5 seconds.
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
Make sure that theÅside faces the
bottom case.
3. Close the lid securely.
4. Push the remote controller button two or
three times to check its operation.
See your NISSAN dealer if you need any
assistance for replacement.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 4
above.
IBe careful not to touch a circuit board
and a battery terminal.
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
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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-
ference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
1. Pull the hood lock release handle
q1
lo-
cated below the instrument panel; the hood
will then spring up slightly.
2. Move the lever
q2
at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING
IMake sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
IIf you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
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WARNING
IDo not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See ªPrecautions when starting and
drivingº in the ª5. Starting and driv-
ingº section for exhaust gas.
IClosely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked with the
trunk closed when not in use, and
prevent children's access to car keys.
OPENER OPERATIONThe trunk lid release button is located under
the driver's arm rest.
To open the trunk lid, pull the release button.
To close, push the trunk lid down securely.
Cancel leverWhen the lever is in the cancel position, the
trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid
release button. It can be opened only with the
master key.
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KEY OPERATIONTo open the trunk lid, turn the key clockwise.
To close, lower and push the trunk lid down
securely.
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the
trunk closed, when not in use, and pre-
vent children's access to car keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism pro-vides a means of escape for children and
adults in the event they become locked inside
the trunk.
The handle is located on the back side of the
trunk lid inside the trunk compartment.
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull
the release handle towards you until the
lock releases and push up on the trunk lid.
The release lever is made of a material that
glows in the dark after a brief exposure to
ambient light.
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