2003 NISSAN MAXIMA warning

WARNING
IThe air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is run-ning.
IDo not leave children, impaired
adults, or pets alone in your vehicle.On hot, sunny days, temperatures in
a closed vehicle could quickly be-
come high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
IDo not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
IPositioning of the heating or air con-
ditioning controls should not be done
while driving, so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO)This mode may be normally used all year
round as the system automatically works to
keep a constant temperature. Air flow distribu-
tion and fan speed are also controlled auto-
matically.
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(Automatic) (if so equipped)
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The air conditioning system in your NISSAN
vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed
with the environment in mind.This refrigerant
will not harm the earth's ozone layer.How-
ever, special charging equipment and lubricant
are required when servicing your NISSAN air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lu-
bricants will cause severe damage to your air
conditioning system. See ªCapacities and rec-
ommended fuel/lubricantsº in the ª9. Technical
and consumer informationº section for air con-
ditioning system refrigerant and lubricant rec-
ommendations.
Your NISSAN dealer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly air conditioning
system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains re-
frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
personal injury, any air conditioner ser-
vice should be done only by an experi-
enced technician with proper equip-
ment.Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON and press
the power on switch to turn on the radio. If you
listen to the radio with the engine not running,
the key should be turned to the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains and other external
influences. Intermittent changes in reception
quality normally are caused by these external
influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the ve-
hicle may influence radio reception quality.
Radio receptionYour radio system is equipped with state-of-
the-art electronic circuits to enhance radio
reception. These circuits are designed to ex-
tend reception range, and to enhance the
quality of that reception.
However there are some general characteris-
tics of both FM and AM radio signals that can
affect radio reception quality in a moving ve-
hicle, even when the finest equipment is used.
These characteristics are completely normal in
a given reception area, and do not indicate any
malfunction in your radio system.
Remember that a moving vehicle is not the
ideal place to listen to a radio. Because of the
movement, reception conditions will constantlychange. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and
interference from other vehicles can work
against ideal reception. Described below are
some of the factors that can affect your radio
reception.
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turned off and the last radio station played will
come on.
The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during
FM stereo reception. When the stereo broad-
cast signal is weak, the radio will automatically
change from stereo to monaural reception.
TUNE (Tuning):WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Use these buttons for manual tuning. To move
quickly through the channels, hold either of the
TUNE buttons down for more than 0.5 sec-
onds.
SEEK tuning:
Push the SEEK button
or
, to tune
from high to low or low to high frequencies and
stops at the next broadcasting station.
SCAN tuning:
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low
to high frequencies and stops at each broad-
casting station for 5 seconds. Pushing thebutton again during this 5 seconds period will
stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain
tuned to that station.
If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within
5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next
station.
Station memory operations:
Twelve stations can be set for the FM band
(six for FM1, six for FM2) and six stations can
be set for the AM band.
1. Tune to the desired station using the SEEK,
SCAN or TUNE button.
2. Select the desired station and keep pushing
any of the desired station memory buttons
(1 to 6) until a beep sound is heard. (The
radio mutes when the select button is
pushed.)
3. The channel indicator will then come on
and the sound will resume. Memorizing is
now complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the radio memory will be can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired stations.
(Automatic preset) button:
To select the preset FM, AM or PTY station
(type B only), push the AUTO.P button for less
than 1.5 seconds.
To preset the FM, AM or PTY station, push the
AUTO.P button for more than 1.5 seconds.Program type Ð type B only:
When PTY button is pressed during FM mode,
the PTY name of the current tuned station is
displayed. During this time if the PTY data
code is zero, or the data is unreadable; the
display will show NONE.
1. PTY selection mode
PTY name selection can be done by the
up/down TUNE button
or
in the
PTY selection mode.
It is possible to shift the PTY name by one
step, with one push of the up/down tuning
button
or
.
PTY name selection can also be achieved by
pressing the preset buttons.
Initial PTY names are stored in the preset
buttons; but these can be changed by pressing
the preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds
when the desired PTY name is in the display.
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display during radio operation. During cassette
tape operation, TAPE illuminates in the dis-
play.FM-AM radio operation
FM-AM band select and AUTO P:
Pushing the FM-AM band select button will
change the band as follows:
AM,AM (preset station),FM1,FM2,
FM (preset station),AM
When FM/AM band select button is pushed
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON,
the radio will come on at the station last
played.
The last station played will also come on when
the power knob is turned to ON.
If a compact disc or tape is playing when the
FM/AM band select button is turned to ON, the
compact disc or tape will automatically be
turned off and the last radio station played will
come on.
To preset (AUTO.P) the AM or FM station,
push the FM/AM button for more than 1.5
seconds.
The FM stereo indicator, ST illuminates during
FM stereo reception. When the stereo broad-
cast signal is weak, the radio automaticallychanges from stereo to monaural reception.
TUNE (Tuning):WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Use these buttons for manual tuning. To move
quickly through the channels, hold either of the
TUNE buttons down for more than 0.5 sec-
onds.
SCAN tuning:
Push the SCAN tuning button and SCAN will
illuminate in the display window. SCAN tuning
begins from high to low or low to high frequen-
cies and stops at each broadcasting station for
5 seconds. Pushing the button again during
this 5 second period stops SCAN tuning and
the radio remains tuned to that station.
If any of the SCAN tuning buttons are not
pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves
to the next station.
Station memory (and preset) operations:
Twelve stations can be set for the FM band(six for FM1, six for FM2) and six stations can
be set for the AM band.
1. Tune to the desired station using the SCAN
or TUNE buttons.
2. Select the desired station and keep pushing
any of the desired station memory buttons
(1 to 6) until a beep sound is heard. The
radio mutes when the select button is
pushed.)
3. The channel indicator will come on and the
sound will resume. Memorizing is now com-
plete.
4. Other station select buttons can be set in
the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
radio fuse opens, the radio memory is can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired stations.
Program type:
When PTY button is pressed during FM mode,
the PTY name of the current tuned station is
displayed. During this time if the PTY data
code is zero, or the data is unreadable; the
display will show NONE.
1. PTY selection mode
PTY name selection can be done by the
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Disc removalIPull the * marked area with your fingers.
IUse your fingertips to grasp the center part
of the disc and remove the disc.
CAUTION
IDo not touch the playing surface of
the disc.
IDo not use 8 cm discs. They may
cause player damage even if using
with the optional adapter.When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone
in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the follow-
ing cautions, otherwise the new equipment
may adversely affect the Engine control sys-
tem and other electronic parts.
WARNING
IA cellular telephone should not be
used while driving so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of
cellular telephones while driving.
IIf you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands free
cellular phone operational mode (if
so equipped) is highly recommended.
Exercise extreme caution at all times
so full attention may be given to ve-
hicle operation.
IIf a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle before doing so.
CAUTION
IKeep the antenna as far as possible
away from the Engine Control Module
(ECM).
IKeep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the Multiport Fuel
Injection harness. Do not route the
antenna wire next to any harness.
IAdjust the antenna standing-wave ra-
tio as recommended by the manufac-
turer.
IConnect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
IFor details, consult an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
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WARNING
IDo not leave children, impaired
adults, or pets alone in your vehicle.
They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
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.EXHAUST GAS (Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Do not breathe exhaust gases; they con-tain colorless and odorless carbon mon-
oxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It
can cause unconsciousness or death.
IIf you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
IDo not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.
IDo not park the vehicle with the en-
gine running for any extended length
of time.
IKeep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing, otherwise exhaust gases could
be drawn into the passenger com-
partment. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, follow these precau-
tions:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the air recirculation switch
OFF and the fan control at 4 (high)
to circulate the air.
IIf electrical wiring or other cable con-nections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the trunk lid or
the body, follow the manufacturer's
recommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle.
IIf a special body or other equipment
is added for recreational or other us-
age, follow the manufacturer's rec-
ommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle.
(Some recreational vehicle appli-
ances such as stoves, refrigerator,
heaters, etc. may also generate car-
bon monoxide.)
IThe exhaust system and body should
be inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering into the passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust system.PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
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d. You have had an accident involv-
ing damage to the exhaust system,
underbody, or rear of the vehicle.
THREE WAY CATALYSTThe three way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Ex-
haust gases in the converter are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
IThe exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-
tem are very hot. Keep people, ani-
mals or flammable materials away
from the exhaust system compo-
nents.
IDo not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags. They may
ignite and cause a fire.
CAUTION
IDo not use leaded gasoline. Deposits
from leaded gasoline seriously re-
duce the three way catalyst's ability
to help reduce exhaust pollutants.
IKeep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-
tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems can cause over-
rich fuel flow into the three way cata-
lyst, causing it to overheat. Do not
keep driving if the engine misfires, or
if noticeable loss of performance or
other unusual operating conditions
are detected. Have the vehicle in-
spected promptly by an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
IAvoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damag-
ing the three way catalyst.
IDo not race the engine while warming
it up.
IDo not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive
speed, high speed cornering, or sudden steer-
ing maneuvers, because these driving prac-
tices could cause you to lose control of your
vehicle.As with any vehicle, a loss of con-
trol could result in a collision with other
vehicles or objects, or cause the vehicle to
rollover, particularly if the loss of control
causes the vehicle to slide sideways.Be
attentive at all times, and avoid driving when
tired. Never drive when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs (including prescription or
over-the-counter drugs which may cause
drowsiness). Always wear your seat belt. See
ªSeat Beltsº in the ª1. Seats, restraints and
supplemental air bag systemsº section. Also
instruct your passengers to do so.
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DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream
reduces coordination, delays reaction
time and impairs judgment. Driving after
drinking alcohol increases the likeli-
hood of being involved in an accident
injuring yourself and others. Addition-
ally, if you are injured in the accident,
alcohol can increase the severity of the
injury.
NISSAN is committed to safe driving. You
must not drive under the influence of alcohol.
Every year thousands of people are injured or
killed in alcohol related accidents. Although
the local laws vary on what is considered to be
legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol
affects all people differently and most people
underestimate the effects of alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don't mix!
And that's true for drugs too (over the counter,
prescription, and illegal drugs). Don't drive ifyour ability to operate your vehicle is impaired
by alcohol, drugs, or some other physical
condition.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONOn automatic transmission models, the igni-
tion lock is designed so that the key cannot be
turned to LOCK and removed until the selector
lever is moved to the P (Park) position.
When removing the key from the ignition,
make sure the selector lever is in the P (Park)
position.
If the selector lever is not returned to P (Park)
position, the key cannot be moved toward
LOCK.
When the key cannot be turned toward the
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IGNITION SWITCH
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