2014 NISSAN MAXIMA headlights

The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 Volt, 120 W (10A) maximum.
The power outlets are powered only when the
ignition 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 exceed
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.
● When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet.
MAP POCKETSFront center console
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POWER OUTLET STORAGE
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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.To turn on the personal lights, press and release
the switch1.
To turn the personal lights off, press and release
the switch
1.
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PERSONAL LIGHTS
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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.
● The request switch on the driver or passen-
ger door has been pushed and the Intelligent
Key is in range of the door handle.
Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-
vated using the Intelligent Key.
To deactivate: Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds.
The hazard warning lights will flash 3 times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
deactivated.
To activate: Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds once
more. The hazard warning lights will flash once and the
horn will sound once to confirm that the horn
beep feature has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si-
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving unex-
pectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelligent
Key or to help prevent the vehicle from being
stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds from inside and
outside the vehicle and a warning is displayed in
the instrument panel.
When a chime or beep sounds or a warning is
displayed, be sure to check the vehicle and the
Intelligent Key.
See the “Troubleshooting guide” that follows and
“Vehicle information display” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.
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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. The indicator light will turn
off.
● To turn on the anti-glare feature, press
the
button again. 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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MIRRORS
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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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Menu ItemResult
Comfort & Convenience Select the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller, then select the “Comfort” key. The Comfort 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 — OFF.
Auto Interior Illumination Select to turn on or 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. After selecting 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 second periods.
Speed Sensing Wiper Interval Select to turn on or turn off the wiper interval adjusted automatically 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 reques t
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.
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.
Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit Select to turn on or turn off the driver’s seat moving backward 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.
Return All Settings to Default Select to change all the comfort systems to their default settings.
Language/Units Adjusts the language shown in the display. Available settings are “English”, “Français”, “or “Español”. Adjusts the unit settings shown
on the display. Available settings are “US” (mi,°F,MPG) and “Metric (km, °C, L/100 km))”.
OFF BUTTON
To change the display brightness, press
the
OFF button. Pressing the button again
will change the display to the day
or the night
display. The brightness can then be
adjusted using the NISSAN controller.
The display brightness can also be adjusted us-
ing the + (brighter) button or the (dimmer)
button. If no operation is done within 10 seconds, the
display will return to the previous display.
Press and hold the
OFF button for more
than 2 seconds to turn the display off. Press the
button again to turn the display on.
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Menu ItemResult
Others Select the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller. Voice Recognition, language and units setting screen will be displayed.
Comfort Select the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller, then select the “Comfort” key. The Comfort 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 — OFF.
Auto Interior Illumi-
nation Select to turn on or 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 selecting 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 automatically according to the vehicle speed.
Selective Door Un-
lock 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.
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.
Slide Driver Seat
Back on Exit Select to turn on or turn off the driver’s seat moving backward 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.
Return All Settings
to Default Select to change all the comfort systems to their default settings.
Language & Units Adjusts the language and unit settings shown on the display.
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions ...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-9
Changing engine coolant ........................8-9
Engine oil ........................................ 8-10
Checking engine oil level .......................8-10
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-11
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-12
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ......8-12
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-13
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-13
Brake fluid .................................... 8-14
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-14
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-14
Battery .......................................... 8-15
Jump starting ................................. 8-16
Variable voltage control system .....................8-17
Drive belt ........................................ 8-17
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-18Replacing spark plugs
......................... 8-18
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-19
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 8-19
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-20
Cleaning ..................................... 8-20
Replacing .................................... 8-20
Brakes .......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-22
Engine compartment ........................... 8-22
Passenger compartment .......................8-24
Battery replacement .............................. 8-26
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................8-26
Lights ........................................... 8-27
Headlights .................................... 8-27
Front

park/turn/sidemarker light .................8-28
Fog lights (if so equipped) ......................8-28
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-28
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-32
Tire pressure . . . ............................... 8-32
Tire labeling ................................... 8-36
Types of tires .................................. 8-39
Tire chains .................................... 8-40
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-40