2004 NISSAN MAXIMA warning

cTurn signals do not work when the haz-
ard warning flasher lights are on.
The flashers will operate with the ignition switch
in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.The front and rear seats are warmed by built-in
heaters (if so equipped) . The switches are lo-
cated on the center consoles.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the low or high position of the switch,
as desired. The indicator light in the switch
will illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
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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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Rear center console
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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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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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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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SKYVIEW™ ROOF (if so equipped) SUNROOF (if so equipped)
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Sliding the sunroof
To open the roof, slide the switch to theor
OPEN position
s1. When the roof is tilted up, it
will automatically tilt down and then open.
To close the roof, slide the switch to the
or
CLOSE position
s2.
The position of the sliding roof lid can be chosen
by the position of the sliding switch.
To fully open or close the roof, completely move
the switch to the open or closed position.
Tilting the sunroof
To tilt the sunroof up, push the tilt switch to
theor UP positions3. When the roof is
open, it will automatically close and then tilt up. To
tilt the sunroof down, push the tilt switch to
the
or DOWN positions4.
Restarting the sunroof sliding switch
The sliding switch will become inoperable after
the battery terminal is disconnected, the electri-
cal supply interrupted and/or some abnormality
detected. Use the following reset procedure to
return sunroof operation to normal.
1. If the sunroof lid is open, push the tilting
switch repeatedly toward
or DOWN
to fully close the lid.
2. Finally, push and hold the tilting switch for
more than 2 seconds toward
or
DOWN to reestablish the lid’s home posi-
tion.
The sunroof should now operate normally.
Auto reverse function (when closing or
tilting down the sunroof)
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the sunroof is closed or tilted down by automatic
operation when the ignition key is in the ONposition or for about 45 seconds after the ignition
key is turned to the OFF position.
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 sunroof 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 sunroof.
When closing:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
sunroof as it moves to the front, the sunroof will
immediately open backward.
When tilting down:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
sunroof as it tilts down, the sunroof will immedi-
ately tilt up.
If the auto reverse function malfunctions and re-
peats opening or tilting up the sunroof, keep
pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds
Type B
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