2017 NISSAN MAXIMA lights

17. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-10)
18. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System(P. 4-30)
Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-40)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-42)
19. Tilt and telescopic steering (P. 3-26)
20. Audio control switches* Vehicle information display control
switches (P. 2-16)
21. Hood release (P. 3-21)
22. Fuse box (P. 8-18)
23. Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-49)
Trunk release switch (P. 3-22)
Rear power sunshade switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-61)
24. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-42) Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-4)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information displayOdometer
Twin trip odometer
4. Speedometer 5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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METERS AND GAUGES
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orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightMaster warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Brake warning light (parking brake)Power steering warning lightSecurity indicator light
Brake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeSide light and headlight indicator light (green)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightFront fog light indicator light (green)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system warn-
ing light (if so equipped)Front passenger air bag status lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the ignition switch
in the ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on:
,or,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on
briefly and then go off:
or,,,,
If any light does not come on or operate in a way
other than described, it may indicate a burned-
out bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.Some indicators and warnings are also displayed
on the vehicle information display between the
speedometer and tachometer. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.
WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information on warnings and indi-
cators, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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For additional information, refer to “Power steer-
ing” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Seat belt warning light andchime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the ON or START
position and remains illuminated until the driver’s
seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s
seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied . For
7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the system does not activate the
warning light for the front passenger.
For additional information, refer to “Seat belts” in
the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual.
Supplemental air bag warninglight
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or
START position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns off. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and preten-
sioner seat belt systems need servicing:
● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pre-
tensioner(s) may not function properly. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS)” in the “Safety—Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
of this manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
Front fog light indicator light (green)
The front fog light indicator light illuminates when
the front fog lights are on. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Fog light switch” in this section.
Front passenger air bag statuslight
The front passenger air bag status light will be lit
and the passenger front air bag will be off de-
pending on how the front passenger seat is being
used.
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Security indicator light
This light blinks when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF, LOCK or ACC (if so
equipped) position.
The blinking security indicator light indicates that
the security systems equipped on the vehicle are
operational.
For additional information, refer to “Security sys-
tems” in this section.
Side light and headlightindicator light (green)
The side light and headlight indicator light illumi-
nates when the side light or headlights are on
(not including daytime running or signature
lights) . If the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, the side light and headlight indicator
light will illuminate when the headlights turn on.
For additional information, refer to “Headlight and
turn signal switch” in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the VDC system is
operating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that
the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. You may feel or hear the system working; this is
normal.
The light will blink for a few seconds after the
VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
The
indicator light also comes on when
you place the ignition switch in the ON position.
The light will turn off after approximately 2 sec-
onds if the system is operational. If the light does
not come on have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal
switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned
on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the VDC OFF
switch is pushed to off. This indicates the VDC
system has been turned off.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine and the system will operate normally. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
The VDC indicator light also comes on when you
place the ignition switch in the ON position. The
light will turn off after about 2 seconds if the
system is operational. If the light stays on or
comes on along with the
indicator light
while you are driving, have the VDC system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
While the VDC system is operating, you might
feel a slight vibration or hear the system working
when starting the vehicle or accelerating, but this
is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it
makes a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
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Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi-
tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is
opened if the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off or to AUTO
before leaving the vehicle.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Lock-in
Prevention
The Intelligent Key buzzer sounds if the Intelligent
Key is left inside the vehicle when the doors are
closed and locked. When the buzzer sounds, be
sure to take the Intelligent Key with you when
leaving the vehicle. For additional information,
refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set and the
vehicle is driven. The chime will stop if the parking
brake is released or the vehicle speed returns to
zero.The vehicle information display is located to the
left of the speedometer. It displays such items as:
● Home
● Audio Information
● Navigation Information
● Drive Computer Information
● Fuel Economy Information
● Driving Aids Information (if so equipped)
● Tire Pressure Information ●
Sport Information (Oil pressure, Gear Oil
Temperature, Digital Speedometer, Horse-
power)
● Indicators and Warnings
● Vehicle and Meter Display Settings
● Cruise Control Status
● Odometer/twin trip odometer
● Gear Position Indicator (P, R, N, D)
● Distance To Empty and Fuel Indicator
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings allow the user to change the settings for lights, wipers, locking, keys, and other vehicle settings.
Menu itemResult
Lighting Displays the various lighting settings
Auto Room Lamp Allows user to turn the auto room lamp on or off
Accent Lighting (if so equipped) Allows user to adjust the brightness of the accent lights
Light Sensitivity Allows user to change when the lights illuminate based on the brightness outside the vehicle
Light Off Delay Allows user to change the duration of time, from 0 to 180 seconds, that the automatic headlights stay on after the vehicle is shut off
Turn Indicator Displays the various turn indicator settings
3 Flash On Allows user to turn the 3 flash pass on or off. For additional information, refer to “Headlight and turn signal switch” in this section.
Locking Displays the various locking settings
Ext. Door Switch Allows user to turn the ext. door switch on or off. When turned on, the request switch on the door is activated.
Selective Unlock Allows user to turn the selective unlock feature on or off. When turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked 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 1 minute.
When this item is turned off, all the doors will be unlocked after the door unlock operation is performed once.
Answer Back Horn Allows user to turn answer back horn on or off. When turned on, the horn will chirp and the hazard indicators will flash once when
locking the vehicle with the Intelligent Key.
Wipers Displays the various wipers settings. For additional information, refer to “Wipers” in this section.
Speed Dependent (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the speed dependent feature on or off
Rain Sensor (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the rain sensor feature on or off
Driving Position (if so equipped) Displays the various driving position settings
Exit Seat Slide Allows user to turn the exit seat slide on or off. For additional information, refer to “Automatic drive positioner” in the “Pre-drivin g
checks and adjustments” section of this manual.
Exit Steering Up Allows user to turn the exit steering up on or off. For additional information, refer to “Automatic drive positioner” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this manual.
Remote Engine Start Allows user to turn the remote engine start feature on or off. When turned on, the engine can be restarted remotely. For additional
information, refer to “Remote engine start” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section of this manual.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. No Key Detected
2. Key ID Incorrect
3. Key Battery Low
4. I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
5. Shift to Park
6. Push brake and start switch to drive
7. Engine start operation for Intelligent Key sys-tem (if I-Key battery level is low)
8. Release Parking Brake
9. Low Fuel
10. Low Washer Fluid
11. Tire Pressure Low – Add Air
12. Door/Trunk Open
13. Alarm - Time for a break? (if so equipped)
14. Power will turn off to save the battery
15. Power turned off to save the battery
16. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
17. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped) 18. Sensor (if so equipped)
19. Park Sensor (if so equipped)
20. Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s Manual
(if so equipped)
21. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) indicator (if so
equipped)
22. Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
23. Chassis Control System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
24. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
25. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicator (if so equipped)
26. Driver Attention Alert - Take a Break? (if so equipped)
27. Driver Attention Alert Malfunction (if so equipped)
28. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
29. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
30. SPORT
31. Illumination indicator
32. Transmission Shift Position indicator 33. Outside Temperature Display
34. Low Outside Temperature Alert
35. Oil and Filter
36. Tire
37. Other
38. Loose Fuel Cap
39. Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent Key is
left outside the vehicle with the ignition switch in
the ON position. Make sure the Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition switch is
placed from the OFF position and the Intelligent
Key is not recognized by the system. You cannot
start the engine with an unregistered key.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
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Door/Trunk Open
This warning illuminates when a door or the trunk
has been opened.
Alarm - Time for a break? (if so equipped)
This indicator appears when the driver enables
the Timer Alert function within the Driving Aids
Settings and the selected set time is expired. The
time is based on ignition on time and can be set
up to six hours.
Power will turn off to save the battery
This message appears in the vehicle information
display after a period of time if the ignition switch
is in the ACC or the ON position and if the vehicle
is in P (Park) . For additional information, refer to
“Push-button ignition switch positions” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears after the ignition switch is
automatically turned to off. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Push-button ignition switch po-
sitions” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights are
left in the ON position when exiting the vehicle.
Place the headlight switch in the OFF or AUTOposition. For additional information, refer to
“Headlight and turn signal switch” in this section.
Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
This warning illuminates when there is an error
with the system. For additional information, refer
to “Headlight and turn signal switch” in this sec-
tion.
Sensor (if so equipped)
This warning illuminates when the sensor is acti-
vated. For additional information, refer to “Front
and rear sonar system” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Park Sensor (if so equipped)
This indicator illuminates when the sensor is ac-
tivated. For additional information, refer to “Front
and rear sonar system” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
This warning illuminates when there is an error
with the system. For additional information, refer
to “Front and rear sonar system” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) indicator (if so
equipped)
This indicator shows when the BSW and RCTA
systems are engaged.
For additional information, refer to “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” and “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when one or more of the
following systems (if so equipped) is not func-
tioning properly:
● Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
● Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
If one or more of these warning appears, have the
system checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Chassis Control System Error: See Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped)
This warning appears if the Integrated Dynamics-
control Module detects an error in the Active
Trace Control, Active Engine Brake, or the Active
Ride Control systems. Have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
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