2008 NISSAN MAXIMA child seat

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Intelligent Key System...............................2
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch .......................2
Headlight and Turn Signal Control .......................3
Steering Wheel Switches for Audio Control/Bluetooth 
(if so equipped) ..................................4
Cruise Control ...................................4
Auto Climate Control ...............................5
FM/AM/XM Radio with CD Changer (if so equipped) ...........7
Clock Set/Adjustment ...............................9
Control Panel Display with Navigation System (if so equipped) .......9
Automatic Driver Positioner (if so equipped) .................10
Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .............11
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) Off Switch .................12
Front-Passenger Air Bag Status Light ....................12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................12
Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime ......................13
Rear Sonar System Off Switch (if so equipped) ...............13
Child Safety Rear Door Lock ..........................13
Fuel-Filler Cap ..................................13
Fuel-Filler Door and Trunk Lid Release Switches ..............14
Trunk Lid Cancel Switch ............................14
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column (if so equipped) ...........14
Outside Mirror Control Switch .........................14
Moonroof Controls (if so equipped) ......................15
Front Seat Adjustments .............................15
Folding Down the Rear Seats .........................16
Homelink Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ..............17
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) ..........18
Navigation System (if so equipped) ......................20
This easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide is intended to help you more fully
appreciate some of the unique features and functions of your new vehicle.
However, it is not intended to replace your Owner’s Manual. The Owner’s
Manual contains more detailed information to help you better understand the
important safety warnings, features, operation, and maintenance of your
vehicle.

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is designed to help improve
driving stability. VDC detects wheel spin and controls braking and engine
output. VDC may need to be temporarily shut off if you are trying to free a
vehicle stuck in snow or mud.  Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch to deactivate the
VDC system. The
lightwillilluminate inthe instrument panel
gauge area.
 Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch again to activate the VDC system.
The
light in the instrument panel gauge area will turn off.
 The VDC system is active while the vehicle is running until the switch is pressed to turn
it off.
FRONT-PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
This vehicle is equipped with the Nissan Advanced Air
Bag System. Under some conditions, depending on the
type ofoccupant orobject detected inthe front pas-
senger seat by the occupant classification sensor, the
front-passenger airbag isdesigned toautomatically
turn OFF. When thefront-passenger airbag isOFF,
the front-passenger air bag status light will illuminate*.
For example:
 When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is occupied by a small adult,
child orchild restraint asoutlined inthe Owner’s Manual,the
will illuminate to
indicate that the front-passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash .
 When the front-passenger’s seat is occupied and the passenger meets the conditions
outlined inthe Owner’s Manual,the
willnotilluminate toindicate thatthe
front-passenger air bag is operational .
*When thesystem detects thatthefront-passenger’s seatisunoccupied, the
passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though the front-passenger
air bag is OFF.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
This system monitors tirepressure. Ifthe low tirepressure warning
light illuminates, check the tire pressure in all four tires.
Adjust the low tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s
door opening. After tire pressures are adjusted, the vehicle will need
to be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS
and turn off the low tire pressure warning light.
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SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT AND CHIME
The light and chime remind you to fasten your seat belts. The light
illuminates whenevertheignition keyisturned tothe ON or
START position andremains illuminated untilthedriver’s seat
belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds for approxi-
mately 6seconds unlessthedriver’s seatbeltissecurely fas-
tened.
 The seat beltwarning lightmayalso illuminate ifthe front pas-
senger’s seatbeltisnot fastened whenthefront passenger’s
seat is occupied. For 7 seconds after the ignition switch is in the ON position, the system
does not activate the warning light for the front passenger.
REAR SONAR SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)
When backing up, this system will beep to alert you to obstacles within 6
ft (1.8 m) of the rear bumper. The system beeps faster as the vehicle gets
closer to the obstacle. A continuous tone sounds when an obstacle is less
than 10 in (25 cm) away from the bumper. Turn the system off by pushing
the rear sonar system OFFswitch. Push the switch again to enable the
system. Thesystem willautomatically resetthenext time theignition
switch is turned on.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when small
children areinthe vehicle. Thechild safety lock
levers arelocated onthe edge ofthe rear doors.
When the lever is in the LOCK position, the door
can only be opened from the outside.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
 To tighten, turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until ratcheting
clicks are heard. If the cap is not fully tightened, the service
engine soon light may illuminate.
 If
light illuminates becausefuelcap isloose or
missing, tighten or install the cap. The
should turn
off after a few driving trips.
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