2004 NISSAN MAXIMA Owners Manual

SUNGLASSES HOLDER
To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.
WARNING
The sunglasses case should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
CAUTION
cDo not use for anything other than
sunglasses.cDo not leave sunglasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
CUP HOLDERS
To open the front cup holders, push the cup
holder lid. To close, lower the cup holder lid and
push down until it clicks in place.
The plastic cup insert may be removed for clean-
ing.
The rear cup holders are located in the fold-down
armrest in the rear seat back or in the rear center
console.
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To open the cup holders on the rear fold-down
armrest, lift the cup holder lid. To close, lower the
lid.To open the cup holders on the rear center con-
sole, push the button. The cup holder lid will
open. To close, gently push the lid toward the
center.
WARNING
The cup holder should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
CAUTION
cAvoid abrupt starting and braking when
the cup holder is being used to prevent
spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it
can scald you or your passenger.
cUse only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
Rear fold-down armrest
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GLOVE BOX
Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the
master key when locking
s1or unlockings2the
glove box. The valet key cannot be used to lock or
unlock the glove box.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
CONSOLE BOX
WARNING
The center console box should not be
used while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
CAUTION
cThis power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
cDo not use accessories that exceed 12
volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do not use
double adapters or more than one elec-
trical accessory.
Armrest
Push the button to elevate the armrest. To return
armrest to regular position, hold the button in and
push the armrest rearward until locked.
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Console box storage
Pull up on the lever to open the console box.
Remove the inside tray to store a large object.
The console box may be used for storage of
cellular phones. Open the access hole cover
s1
to route a cord to the power outlet.
REAR CENTER CONSOLE (if so
equipped)
Pull up on the lever to open the console box.Some rear center consoles are equipped with a
light inside the console box. The light may be
turned ons1and offs2with the switch.
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COVERED STORAGE BOX
Push the bottom center of the lid to open.
CARGO NETS
The cargo nets (right, center and left) help keep
packages in the cargo area from moving around
while the vehicle is in motion.
To install a cargo net, attach the hooks to the
retainers.
To remove a cargo net, detach the hooks from the
retainers.
WARNING
cProperly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
cBe sure to secure all four hooks into the
retainers. The cargo restrained in the
net must not exceed 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) or
the net may not stay secured.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Window lock button
3. Front passenger side
4. Right rear passenger side
5. Left rear passenger side
6. Driver side automatic switch
Driver’s side power window switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close all of the windows.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s dooris opened during this period of about 45 sec-
onds, power to the windows is canceled. To open
a window, push the switch and hold it down. To
close a window, pull the switch and hold it up. To
stop the opening or closing function at any time,
simply release the switch.
NOTE:
The default for retained power is 45 sec-
onds. The retained power can be disabled
or adjusted to 2 minutes. See your NISSAN
dealer to have the retained power adjusted.
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Front passenger power window switch
The passenger window switch operates only the
corresponding passenger window. To open the
window, push the switch and hold it down
s1.To
close the window, pull the switch up
s2.
Rear power window switch
The rear passenger window switches open or
close only the corresponding passenger window.
To open the window, push the switch and hold it
down
s1. To close the window, pull the switch up
s2.
Locking passengers’ windows
When the window lock button is depressed, only
the driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it again to cancel the window lock function.
Automatic operation
To fully open a window equipped with automatic
operation, press the window switch down (only
driver’s side shown) to the second detent and
release it; it need not be held. The window auto-
matically opens all the way. To stop the window,
lift the switch up while the window is opening.
To fully close a window equipped with automatic
operation, pull the switch up to the second detent
and release it; it need not be held.
Auto-reverse function
The auto-reverse function can be activated when
a window is closed by automatic operation.
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Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window oc-
curs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the window.
If the control unit detects something caught in a
window equipped with automatic operation as it
is closing, the window will be immediately low-
ered.Open or close the skyview roof shade by sliding it
from side to side.
AUTOMATIC SUNROOF
The sunroof will only operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position. The automatic sunroof
is operational for about 45 seconds, even if the
ignition key is turned to the ACC or OFF position.
If the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door
is opened during this period of about 45 sec-
onds, power to the sunroof is canceled.
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