2003 NISSAN MAXIMA headlight

HEADLIGHTS
Replacing the xenon headlight bulb
Ð low beam
WARNINGHIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to modify
or disassemble. Always have your xe-
non headlights replaced at an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer. For additional in-
formation, see ªHeadlight and turn
signal switchº in the ª2. Instruments and
controlsº section.
Replacing the halogen headlight
bulb Ð high beamThe headlight is a semi-sealed beam type
which uses a replaceable headlight (halogen)
bulb. A bulb can be replaced from inside the
engine compartment without removing the
headlight assembly.
CAUTION
High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
When handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Turn the connector to loosen it.
3. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake
or rotate the bulb when removing it.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of
removal.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing the
bulb. When aiming adjustment is neces-
sary, contact your NISSAN dealer.
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CAUTION
IDo not touch the bulb.
IUse the same number and wattage as
originally installed:
Wattage 60
Bulb no. HB3
IDo not leave the bulb out of the head-
light reflector for a long period of time
as dust, moisture, and smoke may
enter the headlight body and affect
the performance of the headlight.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.
Front turn signal 21 T20
Clearance light 5 T10
Front side marker light 3.8 T10
Front fog light (if so equipped)See an authorized NISSAN
dealer for assistance.
Rear combination light
Turn signal 21 T20
Stop/Tail 21/5 T20
Back-up 13 T16
Rear side marker light 3.8 T10
License plate light 5
High-mounted stop light (if so
equipped)21 T20
Interior light 10
Front personal light 10
Step light 2.7 161
Trunk light 3.4 158
Vanity mirror light (if so equipped) 1.4 Ð
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tor is visible, the tire should be re-
placed.
IImproper service for a spare tire may
result in serious personal injury. If it
is necessary to repair the spare tire,
contact your NISSAN dealer.
IFor additional information regarding
tires, refer to ªImportant Tire Safety
Informationº in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet (US) or ªTire Safety In-
formationº in the Warranty Informa-
tion booklet (Canada).
Replacing wheels and tiresWhen replacing a tire, use the same size,
speed rating and load carrying capacity as
originally equipped. See ªSpecificationsº in the
ª9. Technical and consumer informationº sec-
tion for recommended types and sizes of tires
and wheels.
WARNING
IThe use of tires other than thoserecommended or the mixed use of
tires of different brands, construction
(bias, bias-belted or radial), or tread
patterns can adversely affect the ride,
braking, handling, ground clearance,
body-to-tire clearance, tire chain
clearance, speedometer calibration,
headlight aim and bumper height.
Some of these effects may lead to
accidents and could result in serious
personal injury.
IIf the wheels are changed for any
reason, always replace with wheels
which have the same offset dimen-
sion. Wheels of a different offset
could cause early tire wear, possibly
degraded vehicle handling character-
istics and/or interference with the
brake discs. Such interference can
lead to decreased braking efficiency
and/or early brake pad wear.
IDo not install a deformed wheel or
tire even if it has been repaired. Such
wheels or tires could have structural
damage and could fail without warn-ing.
IThe use of retread tire is not recom-
mended.
IFor additional information regarding
tires, refer to ªImportant Tire Safety
Informationº in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet (US) or ªTire Safety In-
formationº in the Warranty Informa-
tion booklet (Canada).
Wheel balanceUnbalanced wheels may affect vehicle han-
dling and tire life. Even with regular use,
wheels can get out of balance. Therefore, they
should be balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be performed
with the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balancing
the front wheels on the vehicle could lead to
transmission damage.
For additional information regarding tires, refer
to ªImportant Tire Safety Informationº in the
Warranty Information Booklet (US) or ªTire
Safety Informationº in the Warranty Informa-
tion booklet (Canada).
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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 ....................................... 8-2
Glove box........................................................ 2-27
Glove box lock ................................................ 2-27
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-22
Head restraints ................................................. 1-6
Headlights
Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-27
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-19
Xenon headlights....................................... 2-19
Heated seats................................................... 2-23
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped).......... 2-24
Heater
Engine coolant heater ............................... 5-21
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-3
Heater operation.......................................... 4-3
Heater operation, Semiautomatic air
conditioner ........................................................ 4-4
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver .................. 2-37
Hood, release ................................................. 3-10
Horn ................................................................ 2-22
How to stop alarm, Vehicle security ............... 2-15I
Ignition switch ................................................... 5-4
Automatic transmission models ........... 5-4, 5-8
Key positions ............................................... 5-6
Manual transmission models ............. 5-5, 5-11
Immobilizer system ......................................... 2-15
Indicator lights................................................. 2-12
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................... 9-21
Instrument panel ............................................... 2-2
Interior light ..................................................... 2-34
Interior light replacement ................................ 8-28
Interior trunk lid release .................................. 3-12
ISOFIX child restraint ..................................... 1-34
J
Jump starting .................................................... 6-6
K
Keyless entry .................................................... 3-4
Keys .................................................................. 3-2
L
Label, Air conditioner specification label ........ 9-12
Label, Emission control information label ....... 9-11
Label, F.M.V.S.S. certification label................ 9-11
Labels
Air bag warning labels............................... 1-18
Engine serial number ................................ 9-11Vehicle identification number (VIN)........... 9-10
LATCH system................................................ 1-34
License plate, Installing front license plate..... 9-13
Light
Air bag warning light ................................. 1-18
Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-26
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-21
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-19
Headlights Bulb replacement .................... 8-27
Interior light................................................ 2-34
Personal light............................................. 2-35
Replacement ............................................. 8-26
Trunk light.................................................. 2-36
Vanity mirror light ...................................... 2-36
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................... 2-9, 2-12
Xenon headlights....................................... 2-19
Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement .................................................... 8-28
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ..................................................... 9-14
Lock
Door locks ................................................... 3-2
Glove box lock........................................... 2-27
Power door lock .......................................... 3-2
Trunk lid lock opener lever........................ 3-10
Low fuel warning light ..................................... 2-11
M
Maintenance
Battery ....................................................... 8-15
General maintenance .................................. 8-2
Inside the vehicle ........................................ 8-3
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Seat belts .................................................. 1-20
Three-point type with retractor .................. 1-23
Seat(s)
Heated seats ............................................. 2-23
Seats ........................................................... 1-2
Security system, vehicle security system ....... 2-14
Security systems (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ..................................... 2-15
Security systems (See vehicle security
system) ........................................................... 2-14
Servicing air conditioner .......................... 4-3, 4-12
Shift lock release ............................................ 5-10
Shifting
Automatic transmission ........................ 5-4, 5-8
Manual transmission .......................... 5-5, 5-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats ............................................................... 1-26
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag system) .................................................... 1-15
Spark plugs ..................................................... 8-17
Speedometer .................................................... 2-4
Starting
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-7
Jump starting ............................................... 6-6
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
Push starting ............................................... 6-8
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-7
Steering
Power steering fluid................................... 8-14
Power steering system .............................. 5-17
Tilting steering wheel ................................ 3-14
Storage ........................................................... 2-26
Sunglasses holder .......................................... 2-26
Sun shade....................................................... 2-31Sun visors ....................................................... 3-15
Sunroof ........................................................... 2-31
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-18
Supplemental air bag warning light ....... 1-18, 2-11
Supplemental front air bag system ................. 1-13
Supplemental restraint system ......................... 1-8
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ......................................................... 1-8
Supplemental side air bag system ................. 1-15
Switch
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-21
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-22
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-19
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-4
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models.................................................. 5-4, 5-8
Ignition switch manual transmission
models................................................ 5-5, 5-11
Power door lock switch ............................... 3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defogger
switch......................................................... 2-17
Traction control system cancel switch ...... 2-24
Turn signal switch ..................................... 2-21
T
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-4
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature
gauge ................................................................ 2-5
Theft (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start..................................................... 2-15
Three way catalyst ............................................ 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ...................................... 3-14Tire
Flat tire ........................................................ 6-2
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-19
Tires
Spare tire ................................................... 8-37
Tire chains ................................................. 8-34
Tire placard ............................................... 9-12
Tire pressure ............................................. 8-33
Tire rotation ............................................... 8-35
Types of tires............................................. 8-33
wheel/tire size.............................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires ....................................... 8-33
Top tether strap child restraints ...................... 1-35
Towing
Tow truck towing ....................................... 6-10
Towing a trailer.......................................... 9-15
Towing load/specification chart ................. 9-15
Towing safety ............................................ 9-17
Traction control system .................................. 5-19
Traction control system (TCS) cancel
switch .............................................................. 2-24
Trailer towing .................................................. 9-15
Transceiver, HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver ..................................................... 2-37
Transmitter ........................................................ 3-4
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission .... 5-4, 5-8
Driving with manual transmission ...... 5-5, 5-11
Transmission selector lever lock
release ....................................................... 5-10
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ............................................................ 9-10
Trip computer.................................................. 2-32
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Trunk
Access through rear seat ............................ 1-5
Interior trunk lid release ............................ 3-12
Lid lock opener lever ................................. 3-10
Light ........................................................... 2-36
Turn signal switch ........................................... 2-21
U
Underbody cleaning .......................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading............................. 9-19
V
Vanity mirror light ............................................ 2-36
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ............................. 9-9
Identification number (VIN) ....................... 9-10
Loading information ................................... 9-14
Security system ......................................... 2-14
Vehicle recovery, (freeing a stuck vehicle)..... 6-11
Ventilators ......................................................... 4-2
W
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-18
Warning light
Air bag warning light ........................ 1-18, 2-11
Anti-lock brake............................................. 2-9
Brake warning light.................................... 2-10
Door open.................................................. 2-10
Low fuel warning light ............................... 2-11
Seat belt warning light and chime............. 2-11Warning lights ................................................... 2-9
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ........ 2-22
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................................................... 2-9
Warranty, Emission control system
warranty .......................................................... 9-20
Washer switch, Windshield wiper and washer
switch .............................................................. 2-16
Washing ............................................................ 7-2
Waxing .............................................................. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ........... 9-9
Wheel/tire size .................................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires ............................................. 8-33
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels
Window washer fluid ....................................... 8-15
Window(s)
Cleaning ...................................................... 7-3
Power windows ......................................... 2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch.............. 2-16
Wiper
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-16
Wiper blades ............................................. 8-19
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Xenon headlights ............................................ 2-19
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