2004 NISSAN MAXIMA fog light

1. Engine hood (P. 3-10)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-19)
3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-17)
5. Windshield (P. 8-21)
6. Sunroof (P. 2-36)
7. Power windows (P. 2-34)
8. Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-3, 3-5,
3-2)
9. Mirrors (P. 3-17)
10. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
11. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
12. Tire chains (P. 8-39)
13. Cornering light (P. 2-19)
14. Fog light switch (P. 2-19)
15. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-11)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-4
Tachometer....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-5
Fuel gauge....................................2-6
Compass display (if so equipped)...................2-6
Zone variation change procedure.................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-9
Checking bulbs................................2-9
Warning lights.................................2-9
Indicator lights................................2-12
Audible reminders.............................2-14
Security systems.................................2-14
Vehicle security system.........................2-14
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS)........2-16
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-17
Switch operation..............................2-17
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-18
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-19
Xenon headlights (if so equipped)...............2-19
Headlight control switch........................2-20Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-21
Instrument brightness control...................2-22
Turn signal switch.............................2-22
Fog light switch...............................2-23
Cornering light................................2-23
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-23
Horn............................................2-24
Heated seats (if so equipped)......................2-24
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped).............2-25
Traction control system (TCS) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-26
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-26
Power outlet.....................................2-27
Storage.........................................2-28
Seatback pockets.............................2-28
Sunglasses holder.............................2-29
Cup holders..................................2-29
Glove box....................................2-31
Console box..................................2-31
Rear center console (if so equipped).............2-32
Covered storage box...........................2-33
Cargo nets...................................2-33
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch
to theposition, then turn the fog light
switch to theposition. To turn them off,
turn the fog light switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.
CORNERING LIGHT
The cornering light provides additional illumina-
tion toward the turning direction. The cornering
light will illuminate on the turning direction side
when a turn is signaled with the headlights on.Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
cIf stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
cDo not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to
drive so slowly that your vehicle might
become a hazard to other traffic.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
3. You can individually set driver and front pas-
senger side temperature using each tem-
perature control button. When the DUAL
button or passenger side temperature but-
ton is pushed, the DUAL indicator will come
on. To turn off the passenger side tempera-
ture control, push the DUAL button.
Heating (A/C OFF)
The air conditioner does not activate. When you
need to heat only, use this mode.
1. Push the A/C button. (A/C OFF will be dis-
played and A/C indicator will turn off.)
2. Push the temperature control button up or
down to set the desired temperature.
cThe temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
cDo not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys-
tem may not work properly.
cNot recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging
1. Push thedefroster button on. The in-
dicator light on the button will come on.
2. Push the temperature control button up or
down to set the desired temperature.
cTo quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, set the fan speed to maximum.
cAs soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the AUTO button to return to the
automatic mode.
cWhen the front defroster button is pushed,
the air conditioner will automatically be
turned on at outside temperatures above
23°F (25°C) . The air conditioning system
will continue to operate until the fan control
dial is turned to OFF or the vehicle is shut off,
even if the air flow control button is used to
select a position other than
position.
This dehumidifies the air which helps defog
the windshield. The air recirculate mode au-
tomatically turns off, allowing outside air to
be drawn into the passenger compartment
to further improve the defogging perfor-
mance.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control
Push the fan control buttonto manually
control the fan speed.
Push the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
Push the air recirculation button to recirculate
interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator light
on the button will come on.
The air recirculation cannot be activated when
the air conditioner is in the front defrosting mode.
Fresh air
Push the button to draw outside air into the
passenger compartment. The indicator light on
the button will come on.
Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be con-
trolled automatically. To manually control the in-
take air, push the air recirculate or fresh air but-
ton. To return to the automatic control mode,
push the same button for about 2 seconds. The
indicator lights (both air recirculate and fresh air
buttons) will flash twice, and then the intake air
will be controlled automatically.
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.*
Headlight assembly
High/low (Halogen) 55 9012
High/low (Xenon) 35 D2S
Day time running lamp – 1156
Park/Turn 27/8 1157NA
Cornering 27 3156K
Front fog light 55 H3
Front personal/map lights 3.4 –
Console box illumination – 194
Glove box light (if so equipped) 3.4 158
Vanity mirror light 2.1 –
Step light 3.8 194
Rear personal lamps 8 –
Rear console box light 5 W5W
High-mounted stop light 5 949
Trunk light 3.4 158
Rear combination light
Tail/Stop/Turn 27/5 3057K
Backup (reversing) 13 912
Sidemarker 5 168
License plate light 5 168
*: Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
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1. Map light
2. Rear personal lights
3. Step light
4. Cornering light
5. Rear combination light
6. License plate light
7. Trunk light
8. High-mount stoplight
9. Headlamp assembly
10. Fog light
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Compass display.................2-6
Console box...................2-31
Control panel buttons
With navigation system...........4-7
Without navigation system..........4-2
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-31
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Cornering light.................2-23
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-13
Cup holders...................2-29
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-21
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-18
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light............2-10
Drive belts....................8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-19
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-22
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Driving with manual transmission.....5-11
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2E
Economy - fuel.................5-15
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-18
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-6
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine..............5-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.........2-10
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-29
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-23
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Brake fluid..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Clutch fluid.................8-14
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Window washer fluid............8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-23
Folding rear seat.................1-6
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-15
Fuel filler cap................3-13
Fuel filler lid.................3-13
Fuel filler lid and cap............3-13
Fuel gauge..................2-6
Fuel octane rating..............9-3
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuses......................8-23
Fusible links...................8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-42
Gascap.....................3-13
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Fuel gauge..................2-6
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Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-31
Glove box lock.................2-31
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-23
Head restraints..................1-8
Active head restraint.............1-9
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-19
Heated seats..................2-24
Heated steering wheel.............2-25
Heater
Heater operation..............4-17
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-42
Hood release..................3-10
Horn.......................2-24
I
Ignition switch..................5-4
Immobilizer system..........2-16, 3-2, 5-5
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-18
Increasing fuel economy............5-15
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-9
Instrument brightness control.........2-22
Instrument panel.................2-2Interior light...................2-39
Interior trunk lid release.............3-12
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-38
J
Jump starting...................6-6
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyless entry system (See remote keyless
entry system)...................3-5
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Emission control information label.....9-10
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-21
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-38
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-11
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-21, 2-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-9
Bulb replacement..............8-28
Charge warning light............2-10Cornering light...............2-23
Fog light switch...............2-23
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-19
Interior light.................2-39
Light bulbs..................8-27
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-11
Personal lights...............2-40
Trunk light..................2-41
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-9
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Door locks..................3-3
Glove box lock...............2-31
Power door locks...............3-4
Trunk lid lock opener lever.........3-10
Low fuel warning light.............2-11
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-11
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-30
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)........2-12
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-22
Mirror
Outside mirror control...........3-17
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