2010 NISSAN MAXIMA heater

The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
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
cDo not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the
seat.
cDo not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
cDo 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.
cAny liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
cWhen cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi-
lar materials.
cIf any abnormalities are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked
by your NISSAN dealer.
cThe 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) .
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 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.
Push the switch again to turn the heated steering
wheel system off manually. The indicator light will
go off.
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HEATED SEATS (if so equipped) HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so
equipped)
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4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems
Control panel buttons — color screen without
Navigation System (if so equipped)..................4-4
How to use the NISSAN controller...............4-5
How to select menus on the screen..............4-6
How to use the STATUS button..................4-6
How to use the INFO button.....................4-7
How to use the SETTING button.................4-9
OFF button.............................4-15
Control panel buttons — color screen with
Navigation System (if so equipped).................4-16
How to use the NISSAN controller..............4-17
How to use the touch screen...................4-18
How to select menus on the screen.............4-20
How to use the STATUS button.................4-20
How to use the INFO button....................4-20
How to use the SETTING button................4-24
OFF button.............................4-31
Image viewer (if so equipped)......................4-31
Using the image viewer........................4-31
RearView Monitor (if so equipped)..................4-34
How to read the displayed lines.................4-34
How to park with predicted course lines..........4-35Difference between predicted and actual
distances.....................................4-36
How to adjust the screen.......................4-39
Operating tips.................................4-39
Vents...........................................4-40
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (Type A)......4-41
Automatic operation...........................4-41
Manual operation..............................4-42
Operating tips.................................4-43
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (Type B)......4-44
Automatic operation...........................4-44
Manual operation..............................4-45
Operating tips.................................4-46
Rear seat air conditioner (if so equipped)............4-47
Controls......................................4-47
Servicing air conditioner...........................4-48
Audio system....................................4-48
Radio........................................4-48
FM radio reception............................4-48
AM radio reception............................4-49
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped).........4-49
Audio operation precautions....................4-49

Display settings
Select the “Display” key. The Display settings
screen will appear.Brightness/contrast:
Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” key
to adjust the brightness or contrast of the map
background. Use the NISSAN controller to adjust
the brightness to darker or brighter and the con-
trast to lower or higher.
The new settings are automatically saved when
you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK
button or any other mode button.Display off:
Select the “Display ON” key. The amber indicator
next to “Display ON” turns off and the message
above will be displayed briefly. When the audio,
HVAC (Heater and air conditioner) , or any mode
button on the control panel is operated, the dis-
play turns on for that operation. If one of the
control panel buttons is pressed, the display will
not automatically turn off until that operation is
finished. Otherwise, the screen turns off auto-
matically after 5 seconds.
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Brightness/contrast:
Select the “Brightness” key or the “Contrast” key
to adjust the brightness or contrast of the display
background. Use the NISSAN controller to adjust
the brightness to darker or brighter and the con-
trast to lower or higher.
The new settings are automatically saved when
you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK
button or any other mode button.Display off:
Select the “Display ON” key. The indicator of the
“Display ON” turns off and the message above
will be displayed briefly. When the audio, HVAC
(Heater and air conditioner) , or any mode button
on the control panel is operated, the display turns
on for that operation. If one of the control panel
buttons is pressed, the display will not automati-
cally turn off until that operation is finished. Oth-
erwise, the screen turns off automatically after 5
seconds.To turn the screen on:
cPress the SETTING button and select the
“Display” key and then select the “Display
ON” key, or
cPress the
OFF button and the mes-
sage “resuming display” will appear and the
“Display ON” key will be automatically
turned on (no amber indicator) .
Background color:
Select the “Background Color” key; the display
color changes between day and night.
The new settings are automatically saved when
you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK
button or any other mode button.
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1. Temperature control buttons (driver’s
side)
2. AUTO climate control ON button
3.
(front defroster) button
4.
Air recirculation button
5. MODE (manual air flow control) button
6. Temperature control buttons (passen-
ger’s side)
7. DUAL (passenger side temperature
control) ON/OFF button
8.
Fresh air intake button9.
(fan speed control) dial/OFF but-
ton
10.
(rear window defroster) button
11. A/C (air conditioner) ON/OFF button
WARNING
cThe air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.cDo not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
cDo not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO)
This mode may be used all year round as the
system automatically works to keep a constant
temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed
are also controlled automatically.
1. Push the AUTO button on. (The indicator on
the button will illuminate and AUTO will be
displayed.)
Type A
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic) (Type A)
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1. Temperature control dial (driver’s side)/
AUTO (automatic) climate control ON
button
2. A/C (air conditioner) ON/OFF button
3.
Air recirculation button
4.
Fresh air intake button
5. MODE (manual air flow control) button
6. Temperature control buttons (passen-
ger’s side)/DUAL (passenger’s side
temperature control) ON/OFF button
7.
(rear window defroster) button8.
(fan speed control) dial/OFF but-
ton
9.
(front defroster) button
WARNING
cThe air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.cDo not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
cDo not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO)
This mode may be used all year round as the
system automatically works to keep a constant
temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed
are also controlled automatically.
1. Push the AUTO button on. (The indicator on
the button will illuminate and AUTO will be
displayed.)
Type B
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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic) (Type B)
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Region Invalid
cThe DVD is not for region 1 or all
regions.
cUse DVDs with a region code “1”,
“ALL” or “1 included” for your DVD
entertainment system. (The region
code is displayed as a small symbol
printed on the top of the DVD.) This
vehicle-installed DVD player cannot
play DVDs with a region code other
than “1” or “ALL”.
Copyright and trademark
cThe technology protected by the U.S.
patent and other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other right holders is
adopted for this system.cThis copyright protected technology
cannot be used without a permit from
Macrovision Corporation. It is limited
to personal use, etc., as long as the
permit from Macrovision Corporation
is not issued.
cModifying or disassembling is prohib-
ited.
cDolby digital is manufactured under li-
cense from Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
cDolby and the double D mark “
”
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories,
Inc.
cDTS and DTS Digital Surround “
”
are registered trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) memory (if
so equipped)
This system supports various USB memory
sticks, USB hard drives and iPodTplayers. There
are some USB devices which may not be sup-
ported with this system.
cMake sure that the USB device is connected
correctly into the USB connector.
cDo not force the memory stick or USB cable
into the USB connector.LHA0484
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)..................5-2
Three-way catalyst..............................5-2
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)..........5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover....................5-5
Off-road recovery...............................5-5
Rapid air pressure loss..........................5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving................5-6
Push-Button Ignition Switch........................5-7
Push-button ignition switch positions.............5-8
NISSAN Intelligent key™ battery discharge........5-8
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system................5-9
Before starting the engine.........................5-10
Starting the engine...............................5-10
Driving the vehicle................................5-11
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)........5-11
Parking brake....................................5-17
Cruise control....................................5-18
Precautions on cruise control...................5-18Cruise control operations.......................5-18
Break-in schedule................................5-19
Increasing fuel economy...........................5-20
Parking/parking on hills............................5-21
Power steering...................................5-22
Brake system....................................5-22
Brake precautions.............................5-22
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).................5-23
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.............5-24
Cold weather driving..............................5-25
Freeing a frozen door lock......................5-25
Anti-freeze....................................5-25
Battery.......................................5-25
Draining of coolant water.......................5-26
Tire equipment................................5-26
Special winter equipment.......................5-26
Driving on snow or ice.........................5-26
Engine block heater (if so equipped).............5-27