2012 NISSAN MAXIMA maintenance

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.
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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

07 ,
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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vEhiClE information D isPlay
The vehicle information display
01 is located on the
bottom of the speedometer.

Press the
button
02 to cycle through the
following modes on the vehicle information display:
• mPG – displays the instant fuel economy since
the last reset.
• mPG/mP h – displays the average fuel economy
and average speed since the last reset.
• tim E/miles – displays the elapsed time and
distance driven since the last reset.
• ran GE – displays the estimated distance the
vehicle can be driven before refueling.
• tirE P rEssurEs – displays the tire pressure of each tire. (The order of tire pressure
figures displayed does not correspond with the actual order of the tir\
e position.)
• outsi DE tEmP – displays the temperature outside your vehicle.
• sEttin G – Allows you to set reminders or preferences for alerts, maintenance\
intervals
or language displays in the system.
- Press the

button
03 to cycle through the various setting modes.
- Press the

button
02 to choose the selected mode.

• Warnin G – if there are any.
for more information, refer to the “instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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B lu Etooth® han Ds-fr EE Phon E systEm (if so equipped)
With an overhead microphone and sound
transmitted through the audio system speakers,
the Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone System utilizes
Bluetooth wireless technology and voice recognition
to provide hands-free cellular phone communication.

A cellular telephone should not be used while driving
so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.*
SYSTe M OPeRATin G TiPS

close all windows. Surrounding noises may interfere
with system operation and performance.

Press the
or
button on the steering
wheel to activate voice recognition.

Wait for the tone before speaking.
system guide
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*Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving.
Bluetooth® Controls
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03
microphone

naviGation systE m (if so equipped)
Your navigation System can calculate a route from the current location to a pr\
eferred destination.
The real-time map display and turn-by-turn voice guidance will lead you along the route.

The navigation System will continually update your vehicle’s position. if you have deviated from
the original route, it will recalculate the route from your current loca\
tion.

Press the info button to access important data such as distance to empty, your tire rotation
schedule and other maintenance interval reminders.
for more information, refer to your navigation System Owner’s Manual.
homElink® univE rsal trans CEivE r (if so equipped)
The HomeLink® system can learn and
consolidate the functions of up to three
different hand-held transmitters, operating
items such as garage doors, property gates,
outdoor and indoor lights or alarm systems.
for more information, refer to the “instruments and controls
(section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual, the HomeLink® website at
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.
DvD PlayE r (if so equipped)
With this d Vd player, you can play video files via a
d Vd or cd, providing images and sound from the
front display.

You can also connect auxiliary devices such as video
games, camcorders or portable video players to the
auxiliary jacks. (Your device will be controlled through
its own control panel.)

To view movies on the front display, stop the vehicle
in a safe location, move the shift lever to the
P (Park) position and apply the parking brake.

To reduce driver distraction, movies will not be shown on the front display while the vehicle is
in any drive position.
for more information, refer to the “monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems (section 4)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
homElink®
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