2008 NISSAN MAXIMA transmission

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.

INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
TheIntelligent KeySystem allowsyoutolock orunlock your
vehicle, open your trunk and start the engine.
NOTE: It is important to make sure the Intelligent Key is with you
(that is, in your pocket or purse) .
 The operating range of the door and trunk lock/unlock func-
tion is approximately 31 in (0.8 m) .
 Locking thevehicle -Push anydoor handle Request
Switch
once.
 Unlocking the vehicle - Push any door handle Request
Switch
once. Thecorresponding doorwillun-
lock. Push the door handle Request Switch
again
within 1 minute; all other doors will unlock.
STARTING THE ENGINE
 Push the ignition knob in.
 Confirm the Intelligent Key warning light is illuminated green.
 Turn the ignition knob to start the engine.
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF
Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
 Turn the ignition knob to the LOCK position.
 An audible warning chime will sound when exiting the vehicle if the ignition knob is not
completely turned to the OFF position.
OPENING THE TRUNK
 To open the trunk, using the request switch, your Intelli-
gent Key must be with you.
 Push therequest/release switch
underthetrunk
handle.
 Pull up and out on the handle to open the trunk.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
The ignition switchmustbeinthe ON position to
activate the windshield wipers.
 Move thelever tothe following positions tooperate
the windshield wipers:
Intermittent (INT)–Front wipers operate inter-
mittently and can be further adjusted by twisting
the time control ring
.
Low Speed (LO)– Continuous low-speed operation of front wipers.
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ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
The driver’s seat and steering column automatically move to allow the driver to get into and
out of the driver’s seat more easily. The driver’s seat slides backward and the steering column
moves up when:  The driver’s doorisopened, theignition switchisin the LOCK position andtheshift
selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
The driver’s seat and steering column return to the previous position when:
 The driver’s door is closed and the ignition switch is pushed.
XTRONIC CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)
The Xtronic CVTdoes notproduce agear
change sensation liketraditional automatic
transmissions.
 The transmission in your vehicle requires a spe-
cial fluid available onlyatyour NISSAN dealer.
No other fluid will meet the exact requirements of
the Xtronic CVT.
MANUAL SHIFT MODE
 When theshift selector leverisshifted fromD
(Drive) to the manual shift gate, the transmission
enters the manual shift mode.
 In the manual shift mode, shift range is displayed
on the position indicator in the meter.
 When shifting up, move the shift selector lever to
the + (up) side. (Shifts to higher range.)
 When shifting down, move the shift selector lever to the - (down) side. (Shifts to lower
range.)
 In manual shift mode, the transmission automatically shifts down to M1 (first) before the
vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerating again, it is necessary to shift to the desired
range.
 When canceling the manual shift mode, return the shift selector lever to the D (Drive)
position. The transmission returns to the normal driving mode.
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