2006 NISSAN MAXIMA instrument panel

cWhen installing a spare tire, make sure
it is the proper size and type as speci-
fied on the tire placard. For tire placard
location information, refer to “Tire plac-
ard” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
cRefer to “Wheels and tires” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual.When accelerating on slippery surfaces the tire
may spin or slip. With the vehicle traction control
system (TCS) , sensors detect these movements
and control the braking and engine output to help
improve vehicle stability while accelerating.
cWhen the traction control system is operat-
ing, the slip indicator in the instrument panel
blinks.
cIf the slip indicator blinks, the vehicle is un-
der slippery conditions. Be sure to drive
carefully. See “Slip indicator light” and “Trac-
tion control system (TCS) off indicator light”
in the “Instruments and controls” section of
this manual.
cIf a malfunction occurs in the system,
the
andindicator lights
come on in the meter panel.
As long as these lights are on, the traction control
function is canceled. The vehicle will behave like
a vehicle without the system.
WARNING
cThe traction control system is designed
to help improve driving stability but
does not prevent accidents due to
abrupt steering operation at high
speeds or by careless or dangerous
driving techniques. Reduce vehicle
speed and be especially careful when
driving and cornering on slippery sur-
faces and always drive carefully.
cIf brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not stan-
dard equipment or are extremely dete-
riorated, the traction control system
may not operate properly and the
indicator light may come on.
cDo not modify the vehicle’s suspension.
If suspension parts such as shock ab-
sorbers, struts, springs and bushings
are not standard equipment or are ex-
tremely deteriorated, the traction con-
trol system may not operate properly
and the
indicator light may come
on.
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
(if so equipped)
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cWhen driving on extremely inclined sur-
faces such as higher banked corners,
the traction control system may not op-
erate properly and the
indicator
light may come on. Do not drive on
these types of roads.
cIf wheels or tires other than the recom-
mended ones are used, the traction
control system may not operate prop-
erly and the
indicator light may
come on.
cThe traction control system is not a sub-
stitute for winter tires or tire chains on a
snow covered road.When accelerating or driving on slippery sur-
faces, the tires may spin or slide. With the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system, sensors detect
these movements and control the braking and
engine output to help improve vehicle stability.
cWhen the vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
system is operating, the slip indicator in the
instrument panel blinks.
cIf the slip indicator blinks, the road condi-
tions are slippery. Be sure to adjust your
speed and driving to these conditions. See
“Slip indicator light”, and “Vehicle dynamic
control (VDC) off indicator light” in the “In-
struments and controls” section.
cIndicator light
If malfunction occurs in the system,
the
andindicator lights come
on in the instrument panel.
As long as these indicator lights are on, the
traction control function is canceled.
If the vehicle is operated with the vehicle dynamic
control system OFF using the VDC OFF switch,
VDC functions will be turned off. The VDC sys-
tem will still try to transfer power from a slipping
drive wheel to one with more traction when the
VDC system switch is OFF. The Slip indicator will
flash if wheel spin is detected. The ABS will still
operate with the VDC system off.When the VDC system is operating, you may feel
a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or
vibration from under the hood. This is normal and
indicates that the VDC system is working prop-
erly.
The computer has a built in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start the
engine and move the vehicle forward or in reverse
at a slow speed. When the self-test occurs, you
may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in
the brake pedal. This is normal and is not an
indication of a malfunction.
WARNING
cThe vehicle dynamic control system is
designed to help improve driving stabil-
ity but does not prevent accidents due
to abrupt steering operation at high
speeds or by careless or dangerous
driving techniques. Reduce vehicle
speed and be especially careful when
driving and cornering on slippery sur-
faces and always drive carefully.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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10 Index
A
Active head restraint...............1-9
Air bag
(See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-35
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-42
Air bag warning light...........1-50, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter............8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service...........4-20
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............9-6
Servicing air conditioner..........4-20
Alarm system (See vehicle security system). .2-15
Anchor point locations.............1-27
Antenna.....................4-33
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).........5-18
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-10
Armrests.....................1-7
Audible reminders................2-15
Audio system..................4-20
AM-FM radio with cassette player.....4-28
Cassette player...............4-28
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-30
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-29
FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player
and compact disc (CD) changer......4-24FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player
and compact disc (CD) player.......4-24
Radio....................4-20
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-33
Autolight switch.................2-22
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-19
Automatic power window switch.....2-38
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-7
Transmission selector lever lock
release....................5-10
B
Battery......................8-13
Charge warning light............2-11
Before starting the engine............5-6
Belts (See drive belts).............8-15
BluetoothThands-free phone system.....4-35
Booster seats..................1-31
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......5-18
Brake booster................8-22
Brake fluid..................8-12
Brake light (See stop light).........8-28
Brake pedal.................8-21
Brake system................5-17
Brake warning light.............2-11
Brake wear indicators........2-15, 8-22
Parking brake check............8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-12Self-adjusting brakes............8-22
Break-in schedule................5-14
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-24
Brightness/Contrast button........4-6, 4-16
Control panel buttons.........4-6, 4-16
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-10
Bulb replacement................8-28
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio.............4-34
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
Cassette player (See audio system)......4-28
CD care and cleaning.............4-32
CD changer (See audio system)........4-30
CD player (See audio system).........4-29
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-26
Child restraints.......1-12, 1-13, 1-18, 1-25
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-18, 1-31
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-27
Child safety rear door lock............3-5
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-15
Cigarette lighter.................2-30
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock
(models with navigation system)......4-14
(models without navigation system).....4-4
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Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-11
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-11
FUEL ECON button............4-4, 4-9
Fuel Econ button
Control panel buttons..........4-4, 4-9
Fuses......................8-22
Fusible links...................8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-44
Gascap.....................3-11
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Fuel gauge..................2-6
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-33
Glove box lock.................2-33
Grocery hooks.................2-36
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-25
Head restraints..................1-8
Active head restraint.............1-9
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-20
Headlight control switch............2-21Heated seats..................2-26
Heated steering wheel.............2-27
Heater
Heater operation..............4-19
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-44
Hood release...................3-9
Horn.......................2-26
I
Ignition switch..................5-4
Immobilizer system..........2-17, 3-2, 5-5
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-17
Increasing fuel economy............5-15
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-10
Instrument brightness control.........2-24
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-2
Interior light...................2-42
Interior trunk lid release.............3-11
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-25
J
Jump starting...................6-6
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-26Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-5
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
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)..........1-49
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-25
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-12
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-50, 2-12
Brake light (See stop light).........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-10
Bulb replacement..............8-28
Charge warning light............2-11
Cornering light...............2-25
Fog light switch...............2-24
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-20
Headlight control switch..........2-21
Interior light.................2-42
Light bulbs..................8-27
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-12
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-44
Personal lights...............2-43
Trunk light..................2-44
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-10
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Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Door locks..................3-3
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-11
Glove box lock...............2-33
Power door locks...............3-4
Trunk lid lock opener lever..........3-9
Low fuel warning light.............2-12
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-12
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Maint (maintenance) button
Control panel buttons..........4-5, 4-9
Maint (Maintenance) button, control panel
display....................4-5, 4-9
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-17
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-13
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Map pocket...................2-31
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-24
Mirror
Outside mirror control...........3-17
Outside mirrors...............3-17
Vanity mirror.................3-15
Multi-remote control system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-5N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-17, 3-2,
5-5
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control.............3-17
Outside mirrors.................3-17
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats...........6-9
Owner’s manual order form..........9-23
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-23
P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-12
Parking/parking on hills...........5-16
Personal lights.................2-43Power
Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-29
Power rear windows............2-38
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-17
Power windows...............2-37
Rear power windows............2-38
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-18, 1-31
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-35
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
PREV button.................4-3, 4-8
Prev button
Control panel buttons..........4-3, 4-8
Programmable features.......4-8, 4-5, 4-11
Push starting...................6-8
R
Radio
AM-FM radio with cassette player.....4-28
Car phone or CB radio...........4-34
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-30
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-33
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-22
Rear power windows..............2-38
Rear seat.....................1-6
Rear sun shade.................2-41
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-20
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