2016 NISSAN MAXIMA key

●The remote start buttonis not pressed
and held within 5 seconds of pressing the
lock button.
● The brake is pressed.
● The doors are not closed and locked.
● The trunk or back door is open.
● The I–Key Indicator Light
remains
solid in the vehicle information display.
● The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the
vehicle.
●
Two remote vehicle starts, or a single remote
start with an extension, have already been used.
● The vehicle is not in P (Park) .
● There is a detected registered key already
inside of the vehicle.
● The Remote Start function has been
switched to the OFF position in Vehicle Set-
tings of the vehicle information display. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual.
The remote engine start may display a warning or
indicator in the vehicle information display. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle informa-
tion display” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.1Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver side instrument panel. The
hood will spring up slightly.
2Push the lever at the front of the hood to the
side as illustrated with your fingertips and
raise the hood.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make
sure it locks into place.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
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HOOD
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WARNING
●Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
● Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
OPENER OPERATION
To open the trunk lid, push the opener switch.
To close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid
down securely.
NOTE:
You can open the trunk lid with the Intelli-
gent Key. For additional information, refer
to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in this sec-
tion.
Cancel switch
When the cancel switch located inside the glove
box is OFF, the trunk lid cannot be opened with
the trunk lid release switch or with the Intelligent
Key.
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TRUNK LID
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INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where
they could be seriously injured. Keep the
car locked, with the rear seatback and
trunk lid securely latched when not in use,
and prevent children’s access to car keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides
a means of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk. To open the trunk from the inside, pull the illumi-
nated release handle until the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release handle is
made of a material that glows in the dark after a
brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located inside the trunk compart-
ment on the interior of the trunk lid.
INTERIOR TRUNK ACCESS
The trunk can be accessed from the passenger
side of the rear seat.
The rear seat can be locked using the mechanical
key to prevent unauthorized access. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Keys” in this section.
1. Move the front passenger seat to the most forward position.
2. Open the access cover on the rear parcel shelf.
3. Insert the mechanical key into the access lid lock to unlock (if locked) .
4. Push down on the button on the rear parcel shelf.
5. Fold down the passenger’s side seatback.
WARNING
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury or death in
an accident or sudden stop.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
● Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
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OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR
The fuel-filler door automatically unlocks when
the driver’s door is unlocked.1. Unlock the fuel-filler door using one of the following operations.
● Unlock the driver’s door with the Intelli-
gent Key.
● Push the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
● Push the door handle request switch.
2. To open the fuel-filler door, push the right side of the fuel-filler door to release. To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely and
lock the doors.
NOTE:
The fuel-filler door will unlock using the
key only when all doors are unlocked. Un-
locking the driver’s door will not unlock the
fuel-filler door.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
●
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.
● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire. ●
Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause
the
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) to come on.
● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
● Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
– Always place the container on the ground when filling.
– Do not use electronic devices when filling.
– Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are fill-
ing it.
– Use only approved portable fuel con- tainers for flammable liquid.
WPD0454
FUEL-FILLER DOOR
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Linking an Intelligent Key to the meter
display (if so equipped)
Each Intelligent Key, up to a maximum of four, can
be linked to the meter display.1. Make sure to turn ON the “Key-Linked Set- tings” in the meter to enable the system for
desired Intelligent Key.
2. When the system is enabled, the recognized Intelligent Key is displayed at start up, as well
as within “Key-Linked Settings”.
3. When the system is active, the meter setting items are memorized for each Intelligent Key
that has been enabled in the system.
4. The auto drive positioner system is memo- rized automatically when the ignition switch
is turned from ON to OFF by the Intelligent
Key with no need to set separate buttons for
recalling and memorizing positions.
5. If two Intelligent Keys are in the vehicle, the system will recognize the Intelligent Key that
was used most recently, such as to
unlock/lock the door.
6. If there is a desire to change to another Intelligent Key while in the vehicle, the user
must turn the ignition OFF and initiate com-
munication from the desired Intelligent Key. a. Ignition from ON position to the OFF
b. Unlock door with the desired Intelligent
Key
c. The desired Intelligent Key number should appear on the meter display.
The system contains a ON/OFF setting for when
the settings are not to be memorized.
ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
and automatic operation steering column will au-
tomatically move when the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position. This allows the driver to get into
and out of the driver’s seat more easily.
The driver’s seat will slide backward and the
steering wheel will move up: ●When the driver’s door is opened and
the ignition switch is in the OFF posi-
tion.
● When the ignition switch is turned from
ACC to OFF with the driver’s door open.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel will return to
the previous position: ● When the ignition switch is turned to ACC or
ON while the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can-
celed through the Vehicle Settings in the vehicle
information display by performing the following:
● Switch the Exit Seat Slide from ON to OFF.
● Switch the Exit Steering Up from ON to OFF.
Restarting the entry/exit function
If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse
opens, the stored memory positions may be lost
and some of the functions will be restricted.
1. Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h).
OR 2. Open and close the driver’s door more than 2 times with the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
The entry/exit function should now work properly.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions: ● When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH
(7 km/h).
● When any of the memory switches are
pushed while the automatic drive positioner
is operating.
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ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
1. While on a RearView Monitor screen, touchthe touch-screen display. The Camera Set-
tings screen will come up.
2. Touch the Display Settings key.
3. Touch the “Brightness,” “Contrast,” “Tint,” “Color,” or “Black Level” key.
4. Adjust the item by touching the + or — key on the touch-screen display. NOTE:
Do not adjust any of the display settings of
the RearView Monitor while the vehicle is
moving. Make sure the parking brake is
firmly applied.
HOW TO TURN ON AND OFF
PREDICTED COURSE LINES
To toggle ON and OFF the predicted course lines
while in the P (Park) position:
1. Touch the Settings key.
2. Touch the Camera key.
3. Touch the Predicted Course Lines key to turn the feature ON or OFF.
To toggle ON and OFF the predicted course lines
while in the R (Reverse) position: 1. Touch the touch-screen display.
2. Touch the Predicted Course Lines key to turn the feature ON or OFF.
REARVIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
RearView Monitor. Failure to operate the
vehicle in accordance with these system
limitations could result in serious injury or
death.
●The system cannot completely elimi-
nate blind spots and may not show ev-
ery object.
● Underneath the bumper and the corner
areas of the bumper cannot be viewed
on the RearView Monitor because of its
monitoring range limitation. The system
will not show small objects below the
bumper, and may not show objects
close to the bumper or on the ground.
● Objects viewed in the RearView Moni-
tor differ from actual distance because
a wide-angle lens is used.
● Objects in the RearView Monitor will
appear visually opposite compared to
when viewed in the rearview and out-
side mirrors.
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ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
1. Touch the touch-screen display with theAround View® Monitor on.
2. Touch the “Brightness,” “Contrast,” “Tint,” “Color,” or “Black Level” key.
3. Adjust the item by touching the + or — key on the touch-screen display.
NOTE:
Do not adjust any of the display settings of
the Around View® Monitor while the ve-
hicle is moving. Make sure the parking
brake is firmly applied.
AROUND VIEW® MONITOR
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
Around View® Monitor. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these sys-
tem limitations could result in serious in-
jury or death.
● Do not use the Around View® Monitor
with the outside mirrors in the stored
position, and make sure that the trunk
is securely closed when operating the
vehicle using the Around View®
Monitor.
● The apparent distance between objects
viewed on the Around View® Monitor
differs from the actual distance.
● The cameras are installed on the front
grille, the outside mirrors and above the
rear license plate. Do not put anything
on the vehicle that covers the cameras.
● When washing the vehicle with high
pressure water, be sure not to spray it
around the cameras. Otherwise, water
may enter the camera unit causing wa-
ter condensation on the lens, a mal-
function, fire or an electric shock.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-4
Three-way catalyst ..............................5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover . . ..................5-8
Off-road recovery ...............................5-8
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................5-9
Push-Button Ignition Switch .......................5-10
Operating range ............................... 5-11
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . .........5-11
Emergency engine shut off .....................5-12
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge .......5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-13
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-14
Starting the engine ............................... 5-14
Remote start .................................. 5-15
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-15
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ........5-15
Parking brake .................................... 5-21
Drive mode selector .............................. 5-22
Normal mode ................................. 5-22
Sport mode ................................... 5-22Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped)
.........5-22
BSW system operation ........................ 5-24
How to enable/disable the BSW system .........5-25
BSW system limitations ........................ 5-26
BSW driving situations ......................... 5-27
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-30
System maintenance ........................... 5-31
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) .....5-32
RCTA system operation ........................ 5-33
How to enable/disable the RCTA system .........5-35
RCTA system limitations ........................ 5-36
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-39
System maintenance ........................... 5-39
Cruise control (if so equipped) . . ...................5-40
Precautions

on cruise control ................... 5-40
Cruise control operations .......................5-41
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) ......5-42
ICC system operation .......................... 5-43
The ICC switch ............................... 5-45
ICC system limitations ......................... 5-50
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-53
System maintenance ........................... 5-55
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) (if so equipped) . . 5-56