2012 NISSAN MAXIMA light

*See your Owner’s Manual for information.
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TABLe Of cOnTenTS
Ess Ential i nformation
Loose fuel cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .......................... 2
Heated Steering Wheel (if so equipped) ............................3
first DrivE fEatur Es
ni SSAn intelligent k ey
® System.................................. 4
Trunk Lid Release ............................................... 5
Seat Adjustments .............................................. 5
Automatic drive Positioner (if so equipped) ......................... 6
Outside Mirror control Switch .................................... 6
Starting/Stopping the engine ..................................... 7
Headlight control Switch ........................................ 7
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch ................................. 8
Automatic climate controls (if so equipped) ........................ 8
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® Satellite Radio with cd/ dVd Player (if so equipped) .....10
cruise control ................................................ 11
fuel-filler door ................................................ 11
s yst Em GuiDE
Vehicle information display ...................................... 12
Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone System (if so equipped) ...............12
System Operating Tips ....................................... 12
Bluetooth
® System without navigation (if so equipped) ............ 13
Bluetooth® System with navigation (if so equipped) ...............15
navigation System (if so equipped) ...............................17
d Vd Player (if so equipped) ..................................... 17
HomeLink
® universal Transceiver (if so equipped) ...................17
• A cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while
driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Supplemental air bags do not replace proper seat belt usage.
• Children 12 and under should always ride in the rear seat
properly secured in child restraints or seat belts according to
their age and weight.
• Do not drink and drive.
f or more information, refer to the “safety –– seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system (section 1)”, the “monitor, climate,
audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” and the
“starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your Owner’s Manual, navigation System Owner’s Manual and at www.nissanusa.com. To view detailed
instructional videos, go to
www.nissanownersinfo.mobi/2012/maxima or snap this barcode with an appropriate barcode reader.

tirE Pr Essur E monitorin G systEm (tPms)
A ChEC k tirE PrEssurE warning message will
appear in the vehicle information display

01 and the
low tire pressure warning light
02 will

illuminate when one or more tires are
low on pressure and air is needed.
• The tire pressures should be checked when the
tires are cold. The tires are considered cold after
the vehicle has been parked for 3 hours or more or
driven less than 1 mile (1.6km) at moderate speeds.

After tire pressures are adjusted, drive the vehicle
at speeds above 16 MPH (25km/h). The Ch ECk
tirE P rEssurE warning message and low tire
pressure warning light will disappear.

When the low tire pressure warning light flashes for 1 minute and then \
remains on, the TPMS
is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation and the
outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the temperature o\
f the air inside the
tire, which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate. If the warning light illuminates in low ambient temperature, check
the tire pressure in your tires.
• Check the tire pressure (including the spare tire) often and always prior to long distance trips.

The Tire and Loading Information label contains valuable information. Please refer to section 9,
“Technical and consumer information”, in your Owner’s Manual for the location of the Tire and
Loading Information label.
for more information, refer to the “instruments and controls (section 2)” , the “starting and driving (section 5)” and the
“maintenance and do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
loos E fuEl C aP
A loos E fuEl CaP warning message will appear
in the vehicle information display

01 when the fuel-
filler cap is not tightened correctly.

To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until a single click
is heard.

The warning message will disappear when the
vehicle detects the fuel-filler cap is properly
tightened and the reset button

02 is pressed.


if the cap is not properly tightened the Malfunction
indicator Light
may illuminate.
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or more information, refer to the “instruments and controls (section 2)”
and the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features, please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.
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first drive features
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nissan intE lliGE nt k Ey® syst Em
The ni SSAn intelligent k ey® system allows you to lock or
unlock the vehicle, open the trunk and start the engine.
n OTe: it is important to make sure the intelligent k ey is
with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).

The operating range of the intelligent k ey is within
31.5 in (80 cm) from each request switch.

To lock the vehicle, push either door handle request
switch

01 once or press the
button
02 on
the keyfob.

To unlock the vehicle, perform one of the following
procedures:
• Push either door handle request switch

01 once;
the corresponding door will unlock. Push the door
handle request switch

01 again within 1 minute; all other doors will unlock, or
• Press the

button
03 on the keyfob to unlock the driver’s side door. Press the
button

again; all other doors will unlock.

To release the trunk lid, press the button
04 for more than 0.5 seconds. Lift the trunk lid
to access the trunk.

The Intelligent Key can also be used to activate the panic alarm by pressing and holding the

button
05 for more than 0.5 seconds. Once activated, the panic alarm and headlight\
s will stay
on for 25 seconds.
ni SSAn inTe LLiGenT keY
® BATTe RY diSc HARG e

If the battery in the Intelligent Key is almost
discharged, the guide light

06 of the intelligent
Key port blinks and the Intelligent Key battery
discharge indicator

07 is displayed in the vehicle
information display.

To start the engine under these circumstances, insert
the Intelligent Key into the key port with the buttons
facing upward and the key ring end toward you until
it latches into place. Then push the ignition switch to
start the engine.

To remove the intelligent k ey from the port, push the
ignition switch to turn the engine off and then pull the
intelligent k ey out of the port.

The intelligent k ey port does not charge the intelligent
Key battery. If you see the low battery indicator

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replace the battery in the Intelligent Key.
for more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)”, the “starting and driving (section 5)”
and the “maintenance and do-it yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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automatiC DrivE P osition Er (if so equipped)
Two positions for the driver’s seat, steering column
and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic
drive positioner memory.

follow these procedures to set the memory positions:
• Confirm the shift lever is in the P (P ark) position.
• Push the ignition switch to the on position.
• Adjust the driver’s seat, steering column and outside mirrors to the desired positions using
the adjusting switches for each feature.
• Push the s Et switch and within 5 seconds, push the memory switch (1 or 2) for at least
1 second.
• The indicator light on the memory switch you select will illuminate for approximately
5 seconds.
• The driver’s seat, steering column and outside mirror positions are now set to your preference.

These memorized positions can also be linked to your NISSAN intelligent k ey®.
for more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
outsi DE mirror Control sWit Ch
The outside mirror control switch is located on the
left side of the instrument panel.

To select the left or right mirror, move the switch
01 .

Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the
switch

02 .

To prevent accidentally moving the mirror, move this
switch

01 to the center “neutral” position.
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or more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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first drive features
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startinG/stoPPin G thE EnG in E
Depress the brake pedal.

Press the ignition switch start/ stoP button to
start the engine.
n OTe: it is important to make sure the ni SSAn intelligent
key
® is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
T uRnin G THe enGine Off

Move the shift lever to the P (P ark) position and apply the parking brake.

Press the ignition switch start/ stoP button to turn the engine off.
eMeRGenc Y enGine SHuT Off
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving, perform o\
ne of the following procedures:

Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3 consecutive times, or

Push and hold the push-button ignition switch for more than 2 seconds.
for more information, refer to the “starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
h EaD liGht Control sWit Ch
H eAd LiGHT c OnTROL

Turn the headlight control switch to the

position

01 to turn on the front parking, tail, license
plate and instrument panel lights. Turn the switch to
the

position
02 to turn on the headlights.
A uTOLi GHT SYSTe M

The autolight system will automatically turn the headlights on when it is\
dark and off when it
is light. The system will keep the headlights on for a period of time after you tur\
n the ignition
off and all doors are closed.

To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to the auto position
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then turn the ignition switch to on. To deactivate the autolight system, turn the headlight

control switch to the off,

01 or
position
02 .

H iGH B eAM S eLec T

Push the headlight control switch forward
04 to

select the high beam function. The blue indicator
light
illuminates in the instrument panel. Pull
the headlight switch back to the original position
to select the low beam. The blue indicator light
goes off.
Pull and release the headlight control switch
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to flash the headlight high beams on and off.

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WinDshiEl D WiPEr/W ashEr sW itCh
Move the lever to the following positions to operate
the windshield wipers:

01 Mist (mist) - One sweep operation of the
wipers.

02 intermittent (int) - Wipers operate
intermittently. The intermittent speed can be
adjusted by twisting the time control ring

03 .

04 Low (lo) - Wipers operate at a continuous
low-speed.

05 High (hi) - Wipers operate at a continuous
high-speed.

06 Pull the lever toward you to activate the washer.
The wipers will operate several times.
for more information, refer to the “instruments and controls (section 2)”
of your Owner’s Manual.
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automatiC ClimatE Controls (if so equipped)
01 auto B
utton/DrivE r’s si DE tEmPE ratur E Control D ial
The auto mode may be used year-round. Press the auto button to turn the system on
and the system will automatically control the inside temperature (autom\
atic cooling and/
or dehumidified heating), air flow distribution and fan speed.

Turn the driver’s side temperature control dial to the left for cooler\
air or right for warmer air.
*XM® Satellite Radio is only available on vehicles equipped with optional XM® satellite subscription service.
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fOG Li GHT SW iTc H (if so equipped)
NOTE: The headlights must be on and the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate.

Turn the switch (inside collar) to the
position
06
to turn the fog lights on.

Turn the switch (inside collar)
to the off position to
turn the fog lights off.
for more information, refer to the “instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.

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02 D
ual B utton /Pass En GE r’s si DE tEmPE ratur E Control D ial

Press the D ual button to turn the passenger’s side temperature controls on or off. This
will allow the passenger’s side temperature to be adjusted independently from the driver’s
side by turning the passenger’s side temperature control dial.

Turn the passenger’s side temperature control dial left for cooler air\
or right for warmer air.
03 ON•OFF BUTTON/FAN SPEED CONTROL KNOB

Turn the fan speed control knob left to decrease fan speed or right to increase fan speed.

Press the button to turn the system on or off.
04 moDE B utton

Press the moDE button
to cycle through the following air flow outlets:

Air flows from the center and side vents.

Air flows from the center, side and foot vents.

Air flows mainly from the foot vents.

Air flows from the defroster and foot vents.
05 air r ECirCulation B utton

Press the air recirculation button
to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The

indicator light on the button will come on. This system is used to avoid certain outside
odors and helps to adjust the inside vehicle temperature more effectivel\
y.

The air recirculation mode cannot be activated when the air conditioner is in the front
defrosting mode

or the front defrosting and foot vent mode
.
06 fr Esh air intak E Button

Press the fresh air intake button
to draw outside air into the passenger compartment.

The indicator light on the button will illuminate.
07 DE frostin G/DEfoGG inG front an D siDE Win Do Ws

Press the defroster control button
to turn the system on. The A/c automatically turns
on when the defroster mode is selected. This features removes humidity from the air.

Turn the temperature control dial 01 to set the desired temperature.

To defrost the front and side windows, set the temperature control 01 and fan speed

control 03 to their maximum settings.
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DE frostin G rEar Win Do W an D outsi DE mirrors (if so equipped)

Press the rear window defroster switch
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Ear to turn the system on or off.

This function automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
09 a/C B utton

Press the a/C button to turn the air conditioner system on or off. This system helps cool
and dehumidify the air inside the cabin and defog the windows.
for more information, refer to the “instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.