2012 NISSAN MAXIMA Warranty Booklet

which the tire should turn. When rotating this type of
tire, care must be taken to maintain the proper turning
direction as indicated by the arrows. Some vehicles
have different tire sizes specified for front and rear axles.
Tires on these vehicles should not be rotated side to
side (unless they are non-directional) . Where a tempo-
rary type spare tire is available, it should not be included
in the tire rotation schedule. Such tires are intended for
temporary use only.
REPLACING TWO TIRES
If your vehicle was originally equipped with four tires that
were the same size and you are only replacing two of the
four tires, install the new tires on the rear axle. Placing
new tires on the front axle may cause loss of vehicle
control in some driving conditions and cause an acci-
dent and personal injury.
TRAILER TOWING
If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should see a tire
dealer for advice concerning the correct size of tire and
pressure. Tire size and pressure will depend on the type
and size of the trailer and hitch utilized, but in no case
must the maximum cold inflation pressure or the tire load
rating be exceeded. Check the tire decal and your
OWNER’S MANUAL for further recommendations on
trailer towing.
TIRE ALTERATIONS
Do not perform any alterations on your tires. Alterations
may prevent proper performance, leading to tire dam-
age, which can result in an accident. Tires which be-
come unserviceable due to alterations such as truing,
whitewall inlays, addition of balancing or sealant liquids,
may be excluded from warranty coverage. Consult your
tire warranty.
HIGH PRESSURE TEMPORARY SPARE
TIRES
1) The high-pressure spare tire in your Nissanvehicle is designed for temporary use only and
must not be used continually as a regular tire.
The standard tire should be repaired and/or
replaced as soon as possible.
2) Avoid driving over obstacles that may damage the tire through impact or cutting, such as
potholes, glass, metal, etc.
3) Speed must not exceed 50MPH (80km/h) for non-speed-rated temporary spare tires.
4) Temporary spare tires have a limited treadlife which can vary depending on road conditions
and your driving habits. The spare tire should
be returned to the trunk as soon as the stan-
dard tire can be repaired or replaced.
5) Because the high-pressure spare tire was spe- cifically designed for your car, it should not be
used on any other vehicle. 6) Do not use snow chains on your high-pressure
spare. This could cause damage to your
vehicle.
7) Check the tire’s cold inflation pressure monthly and maintain at 60psi (4.2kg/cm2) even when
not in use.
8) The high-pressure spare tire should not be used with any other rim nor should standard
tires, wheel covers, or trim rings be used on
the high-pressure spare tire rim which was
originally installed.
9) When the tread wear indicator appears on the tire, replace it only with the same type spare
tire.
10) Do not enter an automatic carwash with a tem- porary spare tire fitted.
11) Do not make a sharp turn or apply the brakes suddenly when driving on a high-pressure tem-
porary spare.
Note: When using any temporary type spare
tire, be sure to follow the vehicle OWN-
ER’S MANUAL instructions.
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TIRE STORAGE
All tires should be stored in a cool dry place indoors so
that there is no danger of water collecting inside them.
When tires are stored they should be stored in a cool
place away from sources of heat and ozone such as hot
pipes and electric generators. Be sure that surfaces on
which tires are stored are clean and free from grease,
gasoline or other substances which could deteriorate
the rubber. (Tires exposed to these materials during
storage or driving could be subject to sudden failure.)
To Avoid Damage to your Tires and Possible
Accident:
●Check tire pressure at least once a month when
tires are cold and before long trips.
● Do not underinflate/overinflate.
● Do not overload.
● Drive at moderate speeds, observe legal limits.
● Avoid driving over potholes, obstacles, curbs or
edges of pavement.
● Avoid excessive wheel spinning.
● If you see any damage to a tire, replace with
spare and see the tire manufacturer’s dealer or
your Nissan dealership.
For further information, the Consumer Tire Guide on
passenger tire care, safety and mileage performance is
available in the United States by writing the Tire Industry
Safety Council, Box 1801, Washington, D.C. 20013.
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WHAT IS COVERED
Nissan2warrants to correct defects in materials or
workmanship in all genuine Nissan replacement parts,
Genuine NISMO S-tune parts, and Genuine Nissan
accessories, distributed by Nissan North America in the
United States, installed and used on Nissan (if an ap-
propriate use and application of the part, accessory, or
Genuine NISMO S-tune part) vehicles only, except as
described under the caption below, WHATISNOT
COVERED.
This warranty covers any repairs needed to correct
defects in materials or workmanship. Bedliners will be
repaired to commercially acceptable standards subject
to the conditions and limitations listed in “WHAT IS
NOT COVERED.”
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Except for replacement audio components, this war-
ranty is for 12 months or 12,000 miles from the date of
installation or purchase, whichever is earlier. However,
the warranty on Genuine Nissan replacement parts,
Genuine NISMO S-tune parts, and Genuine Nissan
accessories installed during the Nissan New Vehicle
Limited Warranty will extend through, and will not end
before, the end of that original warranty. REPLACEMENT AUDIO COMPONENTS
A replacement Radio, Amplifier navigation, Bluetooth,
control unit, or Compact Disc Player/Auto Changer
supplied by Nissan is covered for 12 months from the
time of installation or the balance of the Basic Vehicle
Warranty as it applies to audio components, whichever
is greater.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty does not cover:
1. Tires or replacement batteries. These items are covered by separate warranties.
2. Nissan Motorsports and NISMO R-tune parts, in- cluding NISMO Legacy parts are sold “AS IS”
without warranties, express or implied unless ex-
pressly prohibited from doing so by applicable law,
in which case the warranty provided is the minimum
required by law.
3. Normal maintenance service and parts replace- ment as outlined in the maintenance schedule of
your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
GUIDE.
4. Damage or failures of parts resulting from:
Misuse (your OWNER’S MANUAL is your guide
to proper use) .
Accident, theft, fire, driving through water result-
ing in engine water ingestion.
Chemical fallout, tree sap, salt, sand, hail, flood or
other environmental conditions
Modification or improper repair of the part or of
the vehicle in which the part is installed.
Use of parts not equivalent in quality or design to
parts supplied by Nissan.
Lack of performance of required maintenance
services as outlined in your NISSAN SERVICE &
MAINTENANCE GUIDE.
Use of improper or dirty fuel, fluids or lubricants.Normal wear and tear, including dings, dents,
dents, chips or scratches.
5. SALVAGE TITLE. This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corrosion to any Nissan re-
placement part, Genuine NISMO S-Tune Part, or
Genuine Nissan Accessory, installed in the vehicle,
if the vehicle is issued a salvageor similar title
including, but not limited to junk, scrap, rebuilt, or
flood titles, under any state’s law. (This exclusion
does not extend to new Genuine Nissan replace-
ment parts, NISMO S-tune parts or Genuine
Nissan accessories, installed in a Nissan vehicle
after the issuance of a salvageor similar title.)
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1 Actual warranty is provided by the dealer at time of purchase and should be read carefully. This warranty is subject to change and the applicable warranty will be that which is in effect on
the date of purchase.
2 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which distributes and provides consumer services for Nissan Vehicles in the United States.
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WHAT YOU MUST DO
In order to obtain warranty service you must deliver the
warranted part or accessory, or the vehicles, on which
the part or accessory is installed, to an authorized
Nissan dealer in the United States or Canada at your
expense with proof of purchase (parts invoice or service
repair order from an authorized Nissan dealer) .
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER
WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW
RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGESThis warranty does not cover incidental or
consequential damages such as loss of the
use of the vehicle, inconvenience or commer-
cial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages or limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights, which vary from
state to state.
Nissan does not authorize any person to create for
it any other warranty, obligation or liability in con-
nection with this vehicle.The names and addresses of authorized Nissan dealers
are listed in telephone directories.
You must also pay for labor charges to remove and
replace the part or accessory if it was not originally
installed on your vehicle by an authorized Nissan dealer.
WHAT NISSAN WILL DO
If the part or accessory to be repaired was originally
installed by an authorized Nissan dealer, it will be re-
moved and reinstalled after repair at no charge for parts
and labor. If the part or accessory was not installed by
an authorized Nissan dealer, the part or accessory will
be repaired or exchanged only. Any needed parts re-
placement will be made using Genuine Nissan or
Nissan approved new or remanufactured parts. Nissan
reserves the right to make changes at any time, without
notice, to production and service parts in their specifi-
cations, colors, and materials, including those used in
connection with warranty repairs. For this reason, when
approved by Nissan and at Nissan’s discretion, func-
tionally equivalent replacement parts may be used that
do not exactly match the original production part.
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WHAT IS COVERED
Nissan2warrants to the first retail purchaser (“Original
Repairing Vehicle Owner”) , that Nissan will either repair
or replace the Genuine Nissan Outer Sheet Metal Pan-
els you install or have installed on your Nissan vehicle
should the purchased panels develop inside out rust-
through corrosion perforation. Replacement sheet
metal panels must be installed on vehicles owned and
operated in the United States and Canada. Nissan
warrants to the Original Repairing Vehicle Owner that
the replacement and refinishing of panels will be carried
out at no cost to the Original Repairing Vehicle Owner
subject to the exclusions listed below under the heading
What is not Covered.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty becomes void when damage results from:
1. Accidents, collision, faulty installation, or any al- teration to the panel, panels, or vehicle that could
be reasonably expected to affect the performance
of the covered panels.
2. Environmental pollution or conditions, including acid rain, hail, or lightning.
3. Vehicle neglect, abuse, or use of the vehicle for unintended purposes.
4. Stone chips, scratches, or other paint damage that lead to surface rust damage.
5. Cleaning and polishing agents, chemicals, and sol- vents, including improper undercoating or use of
other rust prevention materials.
WHAT YOU MUST DO
The purchaser must present the original receipts and/or
repair orders to a Nissan dealer in order to invoke this
warranty. The dealership will then validate and verify
warranty coverage prior to authorization for replace-
ment or repair of the panels.
WHAT NISSAN WILL DO
Nissan will pay for the cost of the repair, including parts,
labor, paint, and supplies necessary to repair or replace
and refinish the panels purchased.
The repair may be completed at an authorized Nissan
dealership’s collision repair shop or an independent
collision repair shop that will install Genuine Nissan
replacement parts. Whether a Nissan dealership colli-
sion repair shop or independent collision repair shop
completes the repair, only authorized Nissan dealership
personnel or authorized Nissan personnel can approve
a repair or replacement under this warranty.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER
WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW
RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGESThis warranty does not cover incidental or
consequential damages such as loss of the
use of the vehicle, inconvenience or commer-
cial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages or limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Nissan does not authorize any person to create for
it any other warranty, obligation or liability in con-
nection with this vehicle.
1 Actual warranty is provided by the dealer at time of purchase and should be read carefully. This warranty is subject to change and the applicable warranty will be that which is in effect on
the date of purchase.
2 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003, which distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States.
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WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG
Nissan2warrants to correct defects in materials or
workmanship, or for failure due to normal wear and tear,
of all replacement Genuine Nissan Original Equip-
ment muffler assemblies, Genuine Nissan vehicle
suspension system shock absorbersandstrut as-
semblies installed on Nissan vehicles only, except as
described under the caption below, “WHAT IS NOT
COVERED”. THE LIFETIME FEATURE OF THIS
WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY IF the parts are pur-
chased and paid for by the owner of the vehicle onwhich they are installed, and only if they are installed byan authorized Nissan dealer, for as long as the originalpurchaser of the replacementmuffler assembly,
shock absorber and/orstrut assembly owns the
Nissan vehicle on which the parts are installed.
IMPORTANT: The lifetime feature of this warranty does
not apply to parts (a) paid for in whole or in part by
Nissan, to include warranty replacement, campaigns or
goodwill adjustments, or (b) which are paid for under
the terms of any service contract. Such parts are instead
warranted against defects in material or workmanship
only (but not failure due to normal wear and tear) for 12
months or 12,000 miles from the date of installation or
purchase, whichever is earlier. In no case shall the
warranty from defects in material or workmanship end
prior to the end of the applicable Nissan New Vehicle
Limited Warranty on the Nissan vehicle on which the
parts are installed, had the part(s) been installed in the
vehicle at manufacture.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER
WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW RIGHTS
Extra Expenses - Limitations of Damages
This warranty does not cover incidental or
consequential damages such as loss of the
use of a vehicle, substitute transportation,
inconvenience or commercial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages or limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations may not apply to you. This war-
ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Nissan does not authorize any person to create for
it any other warranty, obligation or liability in con-
nection with the part(s) subject to this express lim-
ited warranty.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty does not cover:
1. Genuine Nissan Key Value Muffler Assemblies.2. Shock absorbers and strut assemblies installed
before July 1, 1999. Muffler assemblies installed
before October 1, 1999.
3. Motorsports Parts and Genuine NISMO R-Tune parts are sold AS ISwithout warranties, express
or implied unless expressly prohibited from doing
so by applicable law, in which case the warranty is
the minimum provided by law.
4. Damage or failure(s) of parts resulting from:
Misuse (your OWNER’S MANUAL is your guide
to proper use.)
Accident, theft, fire, driving through water.Salt, sand, flood or other environmental conditions.Modification or improper repair of the part or of
the vehicle in which the part is installed.
Use of parts not equivalent in quality or design to
parts supplied by Nissan.
5. Salvage Title. This warranty does not apply and is rendered VOID if the vehicle is issued a salvage,
flood, or similar title under any state’s law after the
part(s) is purchased unless state law expressly
states otherwise. (This exclusion does not extend
to new Genuine Nissan Original Equipment muffler
assemblies, Genuine Nissan shock absorbers or
strut assemblies purchased and installed in the
vehicle after the issuance of a salvage,flood,or
similar title.)
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1 Actual warranty is provided by the dealer at time of purchase and should be read carefully. This warranty is subject to change and the applicable warranty will be that which is in effect on the date of purchase.
2 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which provides consumer service for Nissan vehicles in the United States.
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WHAT YOU MUST DO
In order to obtain lifetime limited warranty service, bring
your vehicle, proof-of-purchase (service repair order
from an authorized Nissan dealer in the United States)
and personal identification (driver’s license, etc.) to any
authorized Nissan dealer in the United States. The
names and addresses of authorized Nissan dealers are
listed in telephone directories.
WHAT NISSAN WILL DO
If the lifetime feature of this warranty applies to a Genu-
ine Nissan Original Equipmentmuffler assembly,
shock absorber orstrut assembly it will be removed
and reinstalled after repair at an authorized Nissan
dealer at no charge for parts or labor.
Otherwise a warranted Genuine Nissan Original Equip-
ment muffler assembly, shock absorber orstrut
assembly will be exchanged only unless you can pro-
vide proof that it was originally installed by a Nissan
dealer, in which case it will be removed and reinstalled
after repair at no charge to you for parts or labor during
the term of the warranty. Any needed parts replacement
or exchange will be made using new or remanufactured
parts at Nissan’s option.
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WHAT IS COVERED?
Nissan2warrants your Genuine Nissan Replacement
Battery as described below except as stated under
What is not covered?
This warranty covers defects in materials and workman-
ship.
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY AND
WHAT WILL NISSAN DO
If your battery becomes unserviceable within the first 24
months of service Nissan will replace your battery, in-
cluding labor, without charge, providing the battery was
originally installed in your vehicle by an authorized
Nissan dealer.
If the battery becomes unserviceable after 24 months of
use, Nissan will provide a replacement battery at a
reduced price, charging only for the portion of the life of
the battery actually used. This is called a pro-rata
adjustment. You will be responsible for all labor
charges for the replacement of the battery.
This warranty and the pro-rata adjustmentend 84
months after the date of the battery’s purchase or
installation, whichever is earlier. However, the warranty
on a Genuine Nissan replacement battery installed dur-
ing the Nissan New Vehicle Limited Warranty will extend
through, and will not end before, the end of that original
warranty.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
This warranty does not cover:
1. Damage or failure resulting from:
Accident, theft, fire or freezing.Misuse of the battery or vehicle in which it is
installed, including the use in applications for
which the battery was not designed. Proper use is
described in the vehicles OWNER’S MANUAL.
Improper installation or battery charging.Vehicle electrical malfunctions not covered by
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Modification or improper repair of the vehicle or a
part of the vehicle.
Use of parts not equivalent in quality or design to
parts supplied by Nissan.
Environmental conditions, including, but not lim-
ited to flood, and salt spray or salt water.
2. Normal maintenance service and recharging of dis- charged batteries.
3. Batteries in service more than 84 months.
4.
Salvage Title. This warranty does not cover damage,
failure, or corrosion to any Genuine Nissan battery
installed in the vehicle, if the vehicle is issued a
salvage or similar title under any state’s law, and
this warranty is rendered void for any battery installed
in a vehicle prior to the vehicle being issued a sal-
vage or similar title unless state law expressly states
otherwise. (This exclusion does not extend to a new Genuine Nissan battery installed in the vehicle after
the issuance of a
salvageor similar title) .
WHAT YOU MUST DO
In order to obtain warranty service, you must deliver the
warranted battery or the vehicle in which the battery is
installed to an authorized Nissan dealer in the U.S. or
Canada at your expense, with proof of purchase (parts
invoice or service repair order from an authorized
Nissan dealer) . The names and addresses of authorized
Nissan dealers are listed in telephone directories or
www.NissanUSA.com
If thepro-rata adjustment applies, you must pay for the
portion of the 84 month warrantable life that you actually
used. The amount you pay is computed in two steps.
First, the customer pay percentage is determined from
the chart shown below based upon the months of actual
battery service.
Months Customer Pay
In ServicePercentage0-24 0%
25-32 25%
33-50 50%
51-84 75%
Second, the current suggested retail price of the new
battery is multiplied by the customer pay percentage.
For example, should the battery fail after 40 months of
service you would pay 50% of the suggested retail price
of the new battery.
(Continued on next page)1 Actual warranty is provided by the dealer at time of purchase and should be read carefully. This warranty is subject to change and the applicable warranty will be that which is in effect on
the date of purchase.
2 NISSAN indicates Nissan North America, Inc. PO Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003, which distributes Nissan vehicles and provides related consumer services in the United States of America.
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