2009 NISSAN MAXIMA light

Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
●If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
●Do 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.
●Turn signals do not work when the haz-
ard warning flasher lights are on.The flashers will operate with the ignition switch
placed in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCHHORN
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The climate controlled seat warms up or cools
down the front seat by blowing warm or cool air
from the surface of the seat. The climate control
switch is located on the center console.
The climate controlled seat can be operated as
follows:
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob to the H (Heat) side or
to the C (Cool) side, as desired. The indica-
tor light on the control knob will illuminate.3. Adjust the desired amount of air using the
control knob. The climate controlled seat
blower remains on low speed for approxi-
mately 60 seconds after turning the switch
on or selecting the desired temperature.
4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or
cooled, or before you leave the vehicle, be
sure to turn the control knob to the Off
(center) position
To check the air filter for the climate controlled
seat, contact a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
●The battery could run down if the cli-
mate control seat is operated while the
engine is not running.
●Do not use the climate control seat for
extended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
●Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
●Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
objects. This may result in damage to
the climate controlled seat.●Any liquid spilled on the seat should be
removed immediately with a dry cloth
●The climate controlled seat has an air
filter. Do not operate the climate con-
trolled seat without an air filter. This
may result in damage to the system.
●When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi-
lar materials.
●If any malfunctions are found or the
climate controlled seat does not oper-
ate, turn the switch off and have the
system checked by your NISSAN dealer.LIC1410
CLIMATE CONTROL SEAT SWITCH (if
so equipped)
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The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters (if
so equipped) . The switch is located on the center
console.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as
desired. The indicator light in the switch will
illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3.
When the seat is warmed or before you leave
the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.
CAUTION
●Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the
seat.
●Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
●Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.
●Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
●When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi-
lar materials.
●If any abnormalities are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked
by your NISSAN dealer.
●The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.The heated steering wheel system is designed to
operate only when the surface temperature of the
steering wheel is below 68°F (20°C) .
The heated steering wheel switch is located on
the front of the console box.
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
indicator light will come on.
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is
below 68°F (20°C) , the system will heat the
steering wheel to approximately 86°F (30°C) ,
and cycle off and on to maintain a temperature
above 68°F (20°C) . The indicator light will remain
on as long as the system is on.
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HEATED SEATS (if so equipped) HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so
equipped)
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Push the switch again to turn the heated steering
wheel system off manually. The indicator light will
go off.
NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the switch
is turned on, the system will not heat the
steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv-
ing conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If
maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. See “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section.
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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
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The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 Volt, 120 W (10A) maximum.
The power outlet in the front console box is
powered directly by the vehicle battery. The out-
let on the center console near the shift selector is
powered only when the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position.
CAUTION
●The outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
●The power outlets are not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter.
●Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
●Use power outlets with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
●Avoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
●Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
●Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may open.
●When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
MAP POCKETSFront center console
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POWER OUTLET STORAGE
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SEATBACK POCKETS
The seatback pockets are located on the back of
the driver’s and passenger’s seats. The pockets
can be used to store maps.
SUNGLASSES HOLDER (if so
equipped)
To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.
WARNING
●Keep the sunglasses holder closed
while driving to prevent an accident.
CAUTION
●Do not use for anything other than
sunglasses.
●Do not leave sunglasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
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The rear sun shade operates when the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position.
The rear sun shade switch is located on the front
console.
●To raise the sun shade, push the upper side
of the switch
1.
●To lower the sun shade, push the lower side
of the switch
2.
●The switch need not be held down.
CAUTION
●Do not place objects (such as newspa-
pers, handkerchiefs, etc.) on the screen
inlet port. Doing so may entangle these
objects in the screen when it is extend-
ing or retracting, causing improper op-
eration or damage to the screen.
●Do not push the sun shade arm with
your hands, etc., as this may deform it.
Improper operation or damage to the
screen may result.
●Do not hang any object on the arm rail
as this may result in improper operation
or damage the screen.
●Do not forcefully pull the screen. Doing
so may elongate the screen. Improper
operation or damage to the screen may
result.
●To avoid personal injury, keep your
hands, fingers and head away from the
sun shade arm, arm rail and screen inlet
port.
●Do not allow children near the rear sun
shade system. They could be injured.
●Do not pull or push the rear sun shade.
This could cause improper operation or
damage it.The interior light has a three-position switch and
operates regardless of ignition switch position.
●When the switch is in the ON position
1,
the front and rear personal lights will illumi-
nate, regardless of door position. The light
will go off after 30 minutes unless the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position.
●When the switch is in the center DOOR
position
2, the front and rear personal
lights will illuminate under the following con-
ditions:
– Driver’s door is unlocked while the igni-
tion switch is placed in the OFF position.
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REAR POWER SUN SHADE (if so
equipped)INTERIOR LIGHT
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Lights remain on for a maximum of 30
seconds.
– Driver’s door is opened.
Lights remain on for a maximum of 30
seconds after driver’s door is closed.
– Ignition switch is placed in the OFF posi-
tion.
Lights remain on for a maximum of 30
seconds.
The lights will go off when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, or the driver’s door is closed and
locked.
The lights will also go off after 30 minutes when
doors are open.
●When the switch is in the OFF position
3,
the front and rear personal lights will not
illuminate, regardless of door position.NOTE:
The footwell and doorstep lights illuminate
when the driver and passenger doors are
opened regardless of the interior light
switch position. These lights will turn off
automatically after 30 minutes while doors
are open to prevent the battery from be-
coming discharged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
CONSOLE LIGHT
The console light1will turn on whenever the
parking lights or headlights are illuminated.
The console light brightness can be adjusted
with the illumination brightness control.
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