2008 NISSAN MAXIMA Owners Manual

The front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact supplemental air bags
operate only when the ignition switch is in
the ON or START positions.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.
WARNING
cDo not place any objects near the seat-
back of the front seats. Also, do not
place any objects (an umbrella, bag,
etc.) between the front door finisher
and the front seat. Such objects may
become dangerous projectiles and
cause injury if the supplemental side air
bag inflates.
cRight after inflation, several side air bag
and front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag components will
be hot. Do not touch them; you may
severely burn yourself.cNo unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact supplemental air
bag system. This is to prevent acciden-
tal inflation of the side air bag and cur-
tain side-impact air bag or damage to
the side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag system
cDo not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, sus-
pension system or side panel. This
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system.
cTampering with the front seat-mounted
side-impact supplemental air bag sys-
tem may result in serious personal in-
jury. For example, do not change the
front seats by placing material near the
seatbacks or by installing additional
trim material, such as seat covers,
around the side air bagcWork around and on the roof-mounted
curtain side-impact supplemental air
bag system should be done by a
NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical
equipment should also be done by a
NISSAN dealer. The SRS wiring har-
nesses* should not be modified or dis-
connected. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the side air bag or cur-
tain air bag system
* The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the supplemental side air
bag and curtain side-impact air bag system and
guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this
Owner’s Manual.
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Seat belts with pretensioners (Front
seats)
WARNING
cThe pretensioners cannot be reused af-
ter activation. They must be replaced
together with the retractor and buckle
as a unit
cIf the vehicle becomes involved in a
frontal collision but the pretensioner is
not activated, be sure to have the pre-
tensioner system checked and, if nec-
essary, replaced by your NISSAN
dealer.
cNo unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the pretensioners. This is to prevent
damage to or accidental activation of
the pretensioner. Tampering with the
pretensioner system may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
cWork around and on the pretensioners
should be done by a NISSAN dealer.
Installation of electrical equipment
should also be done by a NISSAN
dealer. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the pretensionerscIf you need to dispose of the preten-
sioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a
NISSAN dealer. Correct pretensioner
disposal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate NISSAN Service Manual.
Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
The front seat belt pretensioners activate in con-
junction with the supplemental air bag systems.
Working with the seat belt retractor, it helps
tighten the seat belt when the vehicle becomes
involved in certain types of collisions, helping to
restrain front seat occupants.
The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt’s
retractor. These seat belts are used the same as
conventional seat belts.
When the pretensioner activates, smoke is re-
leased and a loud noise may be heard. This
smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire.
Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may
cause irritation and choking. Those with a history
of a breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
After the pretensioners have activated, load lim-
iters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if
necessary) to reduce forces against the chest.If any abnormality occurs in the pretensioners, the
supplemental air bag warning light
will not
come on, will flash intermittently or will turn on for
7 seconds and remain on after the ignition key
has been turned to the ON or START position. In
this case, the pretensioner may not function
properly. They must be checked and repaired.
Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the seat belt pretension-
ers and guide the buyer to the appropriate sec-
tions in this Owner’s Manual.
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1. SRS Air Bag Warning Labels (located
on the sun visors)
2. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags Warning Labels
(located on the door pillar)
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental front air
bag, supplemental side air bag and curtain side-
impact air bag systems are placed in the vehicle
as shown in the illustration.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displayingin the instrument panel, moni-
tors the circuits of the supplemental front air bag,
front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air
bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-
mental air bag and seat belt pretensioner system.
The circuits monitored by the supplemental air
bag warning light are the Air bag Control Unit
(ACU) , crash zone sensor, satellite sensors, front
seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag
modules, side air bag modules, roof-mountedcurtain side-impact supplemental air bag mod-
ules, seat belt pretensioners and all related wir-
ing.
When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, side-impact supple-
mental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag and pretensioner systems
need servicing:
cThe supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the supplemental front
air bag, side-impact supplemental air bags, roof-
mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air
bags or pretensioners may not operate properly.
It must be checked and repaired. Take your ve-
hicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer.
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WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemental
front air bag, front seat-mounted side-
impact supplemental air bags, roof-
mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag and/or pretension-
ers will not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have
your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible.
Repair and replacement procedure
The supplemental front air bags, front seat-
mounted side-impact supplemental air bags,
roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
air bags and seat belt pretensioners are designed
to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder,
unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag
warning light remains illuminated after inflation
has occurred. Repair and replacement of these
supplemental air bag systems should be done
only by a NISSAN dealer.
When maintenance work is required on the ve-
hicle, the supplemental front air bags, front seat-
mounted side-impact supplemental air bags,
roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental
air bags, pretensioners and related parts should
be pointed out to the person performing themaintenance. The ignition switch should always
be in the LOCK position when working under the
hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
cOnce a supplemental front air bag,
side-impact supplemental air bag, roof-
mounted curtain side-impact and
supplemental air bag has inflated, the
air bag module will not function again
and must be replaced. Additionally, if
any of the supplemental front air bags
inflate, the activated pretensioners
must also be replaced. The air bag mod-
ule and pretensioners should be re-
placed by a NISSAN dealer. The air bag
module and pretensioners cannot be
repaired.
cThe supplemental front air bag, side-
impact supplemental air bag, roof-
mounted curtain side-impact air bag
systems, and the pretensioners should
be inspected by a NISSAN dealer if
there is any damage to the front end or
side portion of the vehicle.cIf you need to dispose of the supple-
mental air bag, pretensioners or scrap
the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer.
Correct supplemental air bag and pre-
tensioner disposal procedures are set
forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury.
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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.................2-8
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders......2-10
Checking bulbs...............................2-10
Warning lights................................2-11
Indicator lights................................2-14
Audible reminders.............................2-17
Security systems.................................2-17
Vehicle security system.........................2-17
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system.............2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-20
Switch operation..............................2-20
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-21
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-22
Xenon headlights (if so equipped)...............2-22
Headlight control switch........................2-23Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-25
Instrument brightness control...................2-26
Turn signal switch.............................2-26
Fog light switch...............................2-26
Cornering light................................2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-27
Horn............................................2-28
Heated seats (if so equipped)......................2-28
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped).............2-29
Traction Control System (TCS) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-29
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-30
Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped)........2-30
Power outlet.....................................2-31
Storage.........................................2-32
Map pockets..................................2-32
Seatback pockets.............................2-32
Sunglasses holder.............................2-32
Cup holders..................................2-33
Glove box....................................2-34
Console box..................................2-34
Covered storage box...........................2-35
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Grocery hooks................................2-35
Cargo nets...................................2-36
Windows........................................2-37
Power windows...............................2-37
SkyView™ glass-paneled roof......................2-39
Moonroof (if so equipped).........................2-39
Automatic moonroof...........................2-39
Interior light......................................2-41
Personal lights...................................2-41
Front.........................................2-41
Rear.........................................2-42Trunk light.......................................2-42
HomeLinkTuniversal transceiver...................2-43
Programming HomeLinkT.......................2-43
Programming HomeLinkTfor Canadian
customers....................................2-45
Operating the HomeLinkTuniversal
transceiver....................................2-45
Programming trouble-diagnosis.................2-45
Clearing the programmed information............2-45
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkTbutton......2-45
If your vehicle is stolen.........................2-46
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1. Side and center ventilators (P. 4-18)
2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch
(P. 2-22)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
and BluetoothTHands-Free Phone
System (if so equipped) (P. 4-44, 4-46)4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-35, P. 2-28)
6. Security indicator light (P. 2-17)
7. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-14)8. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-20)
9. Display screen/Navigation system*
(P. 4-2, P. 4-6)
10. Display screen/Navigation system*
controls (P. 4-2, P. 4-6)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-35)
12. Glove box (P. 2-34)
13. Audio system controls (P. 4-22)
14. Climate controls (P. 4-19)
15. Storage (P. 2-32)
16. Power outlet (P. 2-31)
17. Shift selector lever (P. 5-9)
18. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-27)
19. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-45)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-6)
21. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-22)
22. Traction Control System (TCS) off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-29) or
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-30)
23. Rear sonar system off switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-30)
24. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-25)
25. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-26)
LIC0988
INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls
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