2001 NISSAN MAXIMA mirror controls

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 audible reminders ........ 2-7
Checking bulbs ..................................................... 2-7
Warning lights....................................................... 2-7
Indicator lights ...................................................... 2-9
Audible reminders .............................................. 2-11
Brake pad wear warning .................................... 2-12
Security systems ..................................................... 2-12
Vehivle security system ...................................... 2-12
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-13
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................... 2-14
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defogger switch ....................................................... 2-15
Headlight and turn signal switch ............................. 2-16
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-16
Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-18
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ............................. 2-18
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................ 2-19
Horn......................................................................... 2-19Heated seats (if so equipped) ................................. 2-20
Traction control system (TCS) cancel switch
(if so equipped) ....................................................... 2-21
Power outlet ............................................................ 2-21
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (accessory) ............... 2-22
Storage .................................................................... 2-22
Trays................................................................... 2-22
Glasses case ...................................................... 2-23
Cup holder .......................................................... 2-23
Glove box ........................................................... 2-24
Console box ....................................................... 2-25
Cargo net (if so equipped) ................................. 2-25
Windows .................................................................. 2-26
Power windows .................................................. 2-26
Sunroof (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-28
Automatic sunroof .............................................. 2-28
Clock ....................................................................... 2-29
Adjusting the time............................................... 2-29
Interior light ............................................................. 2-29
Ceiling................................................................. 2-29
Personal light .......................................................... 2-30
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped) .......................... 2-31
Trunk light ............................................................... 2-32
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Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.2-14)
Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-17)Meters/gauges (P.2-3)
Security indicator light (P.2-12)
Headlight, fog light (if so equipped)
and turn signal switch (P.2-16)
Outside mirror remote control (P.3-15)Fuse box cover (P.8-21)
Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-13)Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-9)
Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-4) Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-14)
Power outlet (P.2-21) or cigarette lighter (accessory) (P.2-22)Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-19) Ventilator (P.4-2)
Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-3)
Clock (P.2-29)
Radio/cassette player (P.4-14)/CD player (P.4-19) Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defogger switch (P.2-15)
Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-9)
Glove box (P.2-24)
Tray (P.2-22) or ashtray (accessory) (P.2-22)
SIC1566
See the page indicated in parentheses for operating details.
Traction control system (TCS) cancel switch (if so equipped) (P.2-21)
Steering switch for audio control (if so equipped) (P.4-24)
INSTRUMENT PANEL2-2
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WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to
an accident. Warm the windshield with
the defroster before you wash the wind-
shield.
CAUTION
The following could damage the washer
system:
IDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
IDo not operate the washer if the res-
ervoir tank is empty.To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors, start the engine and push the
switch on. The indicator light will come on.
Push the switch again to turn the defogger off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defogger.
SIC1502
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFOGGER SWITCH
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IThe key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The ceiling light will turn off while the 30
second timer is activated, when:
IThe driver's door is locked either with the
multi-remote controller, a key, or the lock-
unlock switch.
IThe ignition switch is turned ON.
When the interior light switch or personal
light switch is in the ON position, the inte-
rior, personal, and vanity mirror lights will
automatically turn off 30 minutes after the
ignition switch has been turned to the OFF
position. To turn on the light again, insert
the key into the ignition switch and move it
to the ON position.
After the above procedure, the interior, per-
sonal, and vanity mirror lights will automati-
cally turn off 30 minutes after the latest opera-
tion of the following with the ignition switch in
the ACC or OFF position:
IOpening or closing any door
ILocking or unlocking with the multi-remote
controller, a key or the lock-unlock switch.
IInserting or removing a key from the ignition
switchThese lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will
turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation of
the above as well.)
CAUTION
ITurn off the interior, personal and
vanity mirror lights when you leave
the vehicle.
IDo not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.
When the interior light or the personal light
switch is in the ON position, the interior,
personal, and vanity mirror lights will auto-
matically turn off 30 minutes after the igni-
tion switch has been turned to the OFF
position. To turn on the light again, insert
the key into the ignition switch and move it
to the ON position.
After the above procedure, the interior, per-
sonal, or vanity mirror lights will automatically
turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation of
the following with the ignition switch in the
ACC or OFF position:
IOpening or closing any door
IC1019-B
PERSONAL LIGHT
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ILocking or unlocking with the multi-remote
controller, a key or the lock-unlock switch.
IInserting or removing a key from the ignition
switch
These lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will
turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation of
the above as well.)
CAUTION
ITurn off the interior, personal and
vanity mirror lights when you leave
the vehicle.
IDo not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.
The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the interior light or the personal light
switch is in the ON position, the interior,
personal, and vanity mirror lights will auto-
matically turn off 30 minutes after the igni-
tion switch has been turned to the OFF
position. To turn on the light again, insert
the key into the ignition switch and move it
to the ON position.
IC1163-B
SIC0186
VANITY MIRROR LIGHT (if so
equipped)
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Top tether strap anchor point locations .... 1-36
With top tether strap.................................. 1-36
Child safety ..................................................... 1-23
Child safety rear door lock................................ 3-4
Chimes ............................................................ 2-11
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ............................ 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................................... 2-29
Clutch
Clutch pedal .............................................. 8-19
Fluid ........................................................... 8-12
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-21
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ........................................................... 4-22
Compact disc (CD) player operation .............. 4-12
Compact spare tire ......................................... 8-33
Console box .................................................... 2-25
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.................................................. 5-13
Cup holder ...................................................... 2-23D
Daytime running light system ......................... 2-18
Defogger switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defogger switch............................................... 2-15
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 ................................ 8-5
Engine oil..................................................... 8-7Engine 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 ....................... 8-16
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ............................................................. 2-19
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
Folding rear seat............................................... 1-6
Front air bag system (See supplemental restraint
system) ........................................................... 1-14
Front manual seat adjustment .......................... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ............................ 1-4
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Filler cap .................................................... 3-12
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Filler lid ...................................................... 3-12
Filler lid and cap ........................................ 3-12
Filler lid opener lever................................. 3-12
Fuel economy ............................................ 5-16
Fuel octane rating ..................................... 10-3
Fuel recommendation................................ 10-3
Gauge .......................................................... 2-5
Fuses .............................................................. 8-20
Fusible links .................................................... 8-21
G
Garage door opener, Integrated HomeLink
Universal Transceiver ..................................... 2-32
Gas cap .......................................................... 3-12
Gauge ............................................................... 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-5
Fuel gauge .................................................. 2-5
Odometer..................................................... 2-4
Speedometer ............................................... 2-4
Tachometer ................................................. 2-4
General maintenance ................................ 9-2, 9-3
Glasses case .................................................. 2-23
Glove box........................................................ 2-24
Glove box lock ................................................ 2-24
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-19
Head restraints ................................................. 1-7
Headlamps, (Bulb replacement) ..................... 8-24
Headlights
(Bulb replacement) .................................... 8-24Headlight switch ........................................ 2-16
Heated seats................................................... 2-20
Heater
Engine coolant heater ............................... 5-22
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-3
Heater operation.......................................... 4-3
Heater operation, Semiautomatic air
conditioner ........................................................ 4-4
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver .................. 2-32
Hood, release ................................................... 3-9
Horn ................................................................ 2-19
How to stop alarm, Vehicle security
system............................................................. 2-13
I
Ignition switch ................................................... 5-4
Automatic transmission models .................. 5-4
Key positions ............................................... 5-6
Manual transmission models....................... 5-5
Immobilizer system ......................................... 2-13
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/indicator
lights and chimes) ............................................. 2-9
Inside mirror .................................................... 3-14
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................. 10-21
Instrument panel ............................................... 2-2
Integrated HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver ..................................................... 2-32
Interior and cargo light .................................... 2-29
Interior light ..................................................... 2-29
Interior light replacement ................................ 8-25J
Jump starting .................................................... 6-7
K
Keyless entry, (See multi-remote control
system) ............................................................. 3-4
Keys .................................................................. 3-2
L
Label, Air conditioner specification label ...... 10-12
Label, Emission control information label ..... 10-11
Label, F.M.V.S.S. certification label.............. 10-11
Labels
Air bag warning labels............................... 1-19
Air conditioner specification label................ 4-3
Engine serial number .............................. 10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)......... 10-10
License plate, Installing front license plate... 10-13
Light
Air bag warning light ................................. 1-19
Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-23
Headlamps (Bulb replacement)................. 8-24
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-16
Headlights (Bulb replacement) .................. 8-24
Interior and cargo light .............................. 2-29
Interior light................................................ 2-29
Personal light............................................. 2-30
Replacement ............................................. 8-23
Trunk light.................................................. 2-32
Vanity mirror light ...................................... 2-31
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