2012 NISSAN MAXIMA headlights

FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch
to the
position, then turn the fog light
switch to the
position.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch
in the AUTO position, the headlights must be on,
then turn the fog light switch to the
position.
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light switch
to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on and the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog
lights automatically turn off when the high beam
headlights are selected. 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.
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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. The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 Volt, 120 W (10A) maximum.
Type A:
The power outlet
Ain the front consolebox is powered directly by the battery.
Type B:The power outlet
Ain the front consolebox is powered only when the ignition switch is in
the ACC or ON position.
The power outlet
Bon the center console near
the shift selector is powered only when the igni-
tion switch is in the ACC or ON position.
CAUTION
● The outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
● Only certain power outlets are designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do
not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter. See your NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
● 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.
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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH POWER OUTLET
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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 a period of time unless the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
●
When the switch is in the center DOOR po-
sition
2, the front and rear personal lights will
illuminate under the following conditions:
– Driver’s door is unlocked while the igni- tion switch is placed in the OFF position.
Lights remain on for a period of time. – Driver’s door is opened.
Lights remain on for a period of time after
driver’s door is closed.
– Ignition switch is placed in the OFF posi- tion.
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 a period of time
when all 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 a period of time while
doors are open to prevent the battery from
becoming 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 light will turn on whenever the park-
ing lights or headlights are illuminated.
The console light brightness can be adjusted
with the illumination brightness control.
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Releasing the trunk lid
Press thebutton for longer than 0.5 sec-
onds to open the trunk lid. The trunk release
button will not operate when the ignition switch is
in the ON position or when the trunk cancel
switch is in the OFF position. See “Cancel
switch” in this section.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pressing and holding the
button on the
Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 seconds.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for a
period of time. The panic alarm stops when:
● It has run for a period of time, or
● Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key.
● Pushing the request switch on the driver or
passenger door with the Intelligent Key in
range of the door handle.
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AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally dims during night time conditions and ac-
cording to the intensity of the headlights of the
vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare
feature is activated when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
1or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.
Type A
The indicator light2will illuminate when the
automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
With the ignition switch placed in the ON posi-
tion, press the
button as described:
● To turn off the anti-glare feature, press
the
button for 8 seconds. The indica-
tor light will turn off.
● To turn on the anti-glare feature, press
the
button again for 8 seconds. The
indicator light will turn on. For information on the compass display (if so
equipped) , see “Compass display” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
Type A
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OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Move the small switch
1to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position
using the large switch
2.
WARNING
● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
Automatic anti-glare outside mirror
(Driver’s side only) (if so equipped)
The driver’s outside mirror will automatically dim
during nighttime conditions to reduce the glare
from the headlights of trailing vehicles. The auto-
matic anti-glare feature operates only when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
The automatic anti-glare feature will be on when
starting the vehicle. The indicator light on the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror will illuminate
when the automatic anti-glare feature is on. To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press:
● the O button on rearview mirror without
compass (Type B) .
● the
button on rearview mirror with
compass (Type C) .
The indicator light will turn off.
To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again,
press: ● the | button on rearview mirror without
compass (Type B) .
● the
button on rearview mirror
equipped with compass (Type C) .
The indicator light will turn on.
For information on the automatic anti-glare rear-
view mirror, see “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” in this section.
Reverse tilt-down feature (if so
equipped)
The reverse tilt-down feature will turn both out-
side mirror surfaces downward to provide better
rear visibility close to the vehicle when the small
switch is in either the L or R position.
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Adjust Clock:
To adjust the time, select the + or - key for the
hour until the desired number is reached. Repeat
the process for the minutes on the line below.
To accept the changes made and return to the
Clocks Settings screen, select the OK key.Comfort & Convenience settings
Select the “Comfort & Conv.” key by using the
NISSAN controller. The comfort and conve-
nience option screen will be displayed.
You can set the following operating conditions by
highlighting the desired item using the NISSAN
controller. The amber indicator (box at the right of
the selected item) alternately turns on and off
each time the ENTER button is pressed.
Indicator light is illuminated — ON
Indicator light is not illuminated — OFFAuto Interior Illumination:
Select to turn on or
turn off the illumination of the interior lights when
any door is unlocked.
Auto Headlights Sensitivity: Select to adjust
the sensitivity of the automatic headlights higher
(right) or lower (left) .
Auto Headlights Off Delay: Select to change
the duration of the automatic headlight off timer
from 0-, 30-, 45-, 60-, 90-, 120-, 150- and
180-second periods.
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Comfort settings
Select the “Others” key using the NISSAN con-
troller, then select the “Comfort” key. The Com-
fort settings screen will be displayed.
You can set the following operating conditions by
selecting the desired item using the NISSAN
controller. The indicator light (box at the right of
the selected item) alternately turns on and off
each time the item is touched or the ENTER
button is pressed.
Indicator light is illuminated — ON
Indicator light is not illuminated — OFFAuto Interior Illumination:
Select to turn on or
turn off the illumination of the interior lights when
any door is unlocked.
Light Sensitivity: Select to adjust the sensitivity
of the automatic headlights higher (right) or lower
(left) . After selecting the item, turn the NISSAN
controller or touch the “+” or “-” key to change
the setting.
Light Off Delay: Select to change the duration
of the automatic headlight off timer. After select-
ing the item, turn the NISSAN controller or touch
the “+” or “-” key to change the setting. The
available delays are 0, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150
and 180 seconds. Speed Sensing Wiper Interval:
Select to turn
on or turn off the wiper interval adjusted automati-
cally according to the vehicle speed.
Selective Door Unlock: When this item is
turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked first
after the door unlock operation. When the door
handle request switch on the driver’s or front
passenger’s side door is pushed to be unlocked,
only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All
the doors can be unlocked if the door unlock
operation is performed again within one minute.
When this item is turned to off, all the doors will
be unlocked after the door unlock operation is
performed once.
Intelligent Key Lock / Unlock: Select to turn
on or turn off the door lock/unlock function by
pushing the door handle request switch.
Lift Steering Wheel on Exit: Select to turn on
or turn off the steering wheel moving upward for
easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF
position and the driver’s door is opened. After
getting into the vehicle and placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position, the steering wheel
moves to the previous position.
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