2010 NISSAN MAXIMA lights

0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front......................................0-3
Exterior rear.......................................0-4
Passenger compartment...........................0-5Instrument panel...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations................0-8
Warning/indicator lights............................0-9

1. Interior trunk access (P. 1-5)
2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-44)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-24)
4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-49)
5. HomeLinkTuniversal transceiver
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
6. Interior mirrors (P. 3-25)
7. Glove box (P. 2-39)
8. Cup holders (P. 2-38)
9. Console box (P. 2-40)
10. Front seat (P. 1-2)
11. Rear seat (P. 1-5)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light2-11
or
Brake warning light 2-11
Charge warning
light2-11
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-12
Low tire pressure
warning light2-12
Master warning light 2-13
NISSAN Intelligent
Key™ warning light2-13
Warning
lightName Page
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-13
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-14
Indicator
lightName Page
Continuously Vari-
able Transmission
(CVT) indicator light2-14
Continuously Vari-
able Transmission
(CVT) position indi-
cator light2-10
CRUISE main
switch indicator light2-14
Fog light indicator
light (if so equipped)2-14
Front passenger air
bag status light2-15
Indicator
lightName Page
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-15
Malfunction indica-
tor light (MIL)2-15
Security indicator
light2-16
Slip indicator light 2-16
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights2-16
Vehicle Dynamic
Control OFF indica-
tor light2-16
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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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
Compass display...............................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders......2-10
Checking bulbs...............................2-10
Warning lights................................2-10
Indicator lights................................2-14
Audible reminders.............................2-16
Vehicle information display.........................2-17
How to use the vehicle information display.......2-17
Security systems.................................2-24
Vehicle security system.........................2-24
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system.............2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-26
Switch operation..............................2-26
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-28Xenon headlights (if so equipped)...............2-28
Headlight control switch........................2-29
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-31
Instrument brightness control...................2-32
Turn signal switch.............................2-32
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-32
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-33
Horn............................................2-33
Climate control seat switch (if so equipped).........2-34
Heated seats (if so equipped)......................2-35
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped).............2-35
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch.........2-36
Power outlet.....................................2-36
Storage.........................................2-37
Map pockets..................................2-37
Seatback pockets.............................2-37
Sunglasses holder (if so equipped)..............2-38
Cup holders..................................2-38
Glove box....................................2-39
Console box..................................2-40
Grocery hooks................................2-40
Cargo net (if so equipped)......................2-41
Windows........................................2-42

Power windows...............................2-42
Moonroof (if so equipped).........................2-44
Automatic moonroof...........................2-44
Dual Panel Moonroof (if so equipped)...............2-46
Automatic moonroof...........................2-46
Rear Control Cancel Switch (if so equipped)........2-48
Rear power sun shade (if so equipped).............2-48
Interior light......................................2-49
Console light..................................2-50
Personal lights...................................2-50
Front.........................................2-50
Rear.........................................2-51Trunk light.......................................2-52
HomeLinkTuniversal transceiver (if so equipped).....2-52
Programming HomeLinkT.......................2-53
Programming HomeLinkTfor Canadian
customers....................................2-54
Operating the HomeLinkTuniversal
transceiver....................................2-54
Programming trouble-diagnosis.................2-54
Clearing the programmed information............2-54
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkTbutton......2-55
If your vehicle is stolen.........................2-55

24. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-36)
Outside mirror controls (P. 3-27)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-20)
Rear control cancel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
* Refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Warning/indicator lights
4. Fuel gauge
5. Odometer/twin trip odometer
6. Trip odometer change button7. Engine coolant temperature gauge
8. Vehicle information display
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METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeHigh beam indicator light (blue)
orBrake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT) indi-
cator lightSecurity indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT) po-
sition indicator lightSlip indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightCruise main switch indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Master warning lightFog light indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control OFF indicator light
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,or,,,
If equipped, the following lights come on briefly
and then go off:
or,,,,,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information on warnings and indi-
cators, see “Vehicle information display” later in
this section.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For
7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the system does not activate the
warning light for the front passenger.
Refer to “Seat belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
for precautions on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning
light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or
START position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and preten-
sioner seat belt systems need servicing and your
vehicle must be taken to a NISSAN dealer:
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.Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pre-
tensioners may not function properly. For addi-
tional details see “Supplemental restraint sys-
tem” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of this
manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag systems
and/or pretensioner systems will not op-
erate in an accident. To help avoid injury
to yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) indicator
light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on for 2 seconds.
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) position
indicator light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the indicator light shows the shift selec-
tor position. See “Driving the vehicle” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Cruise main switch indicator
light
The light comes on when the cruise control main
switch is pushed. The light goes out when the
main switch is pushed again. When the cruise
main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise
control system is operational.
Front fog light indicator light (if
so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illuminates when
the front fog lights are ON. See “Fog light switch”
later in this section.
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