2017 NISSAN MAXIMA steering

If the vehicle is moving, please come to a stop
when it is safe to do so. Check and correct any of
the above conditions. Restart the vehicle and
wait 1 minute.
NOTE:
A system check will be performed during
which the front passenger air bag status
light will remain lit for about 7 seconds
initially.
If the light is still OFF after this, the small adult,
child or child restraint should be repositioned in
the rear seat and the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.3. If the light is OFF with no front passenger and no objects on the front passenger seat,
the vehicle should be checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible. Other supplemental front-impact air bag
precautions
WARNING
●
Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad or on the instrument panel.
Also, do not place any objects between
any occupant and the steering wheel or
instrument panel. Such objects may be-
come dangerous projectiles and cause
injury if the front air bags inflate.
● Immediately after inflation, several
front air bag system components will be
hot. Do not touch them; you may se-
verely burn yourself.
● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the supplemental air bag system. This is
to prevent accidental inflation of the
supplemental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.
● Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, sus-
pension system or front end structure.
This could affect proper operation of
the front air bag system. ●
Tampering with the front air bag system
may result in serious personal injury.
Tampering includes changes to the
steering wheel and the instrument
panel assembly by placing material
over the steering wheel pad and above
the instrument panel or by installing
additional trim material around the air
bag system.
● Removing or modifying the front pas-
senger seat may affect the function of
the air bag system and result in serious
personal injury.
● Modifying or tampering with the front
passenger seat may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change the front seats by placing mate-
rial on the seat cushion or by installing
additional trim material, such as seat
covers, on the seat that are not specifi-
cally designed to assure proper air bag
operation. Additionally, do not stow any
objects under the front passenger seat
or the seat cushion and seatback. Such
objects may interfere with the proper
operation of the occupant classification
sensor (weight sensor) .
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument Panel..................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .........................................2-7
Checking lights ................................2-7
Warning lights .................................2-7
Indicator lights ................................ 2-12
Audible reminders ............................. 2-14
Vehicle information display ......................... 2-15
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-16
Startup display ................................ 2-16
Drive computer ................................ 2-17
Settings ...................................... 2-17
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-25
Control Panel and vehicle information display
Interaction ....................................... 2-29
Audio ........................................ 2-29
Receiving a call ............................... 2-30
Text Messaging ............................... 2-31Navigation System
............................. 2-33
Navigation Swipe to Meter ......................2-36
Security systems ................................. 2-36
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-36
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-37
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 2-39
Switch operation .............................. 2-39
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-40
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-41
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-42
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-42
Daytime running light system ....................2-44
Instrument brightness control ...................2-45
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-45
Fog light switch ............................... 2-46
Horn ............................................ 2-46
Climate

controlled seat switches (if so equipped) ....2-46
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..............2-47
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) .......2-48
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-49
E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped) ................2-49

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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Instruments and controls2-3

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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activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning ap-
pears each time the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position as long as the low tire pressure
warning light remains illuminated.
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section, “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” and “In case of emergency” sections of
this manual.
TPMS malfunction
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position. The light will remain on
after 1 minute. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service. TheTire Pressure Low — Add Air
warning does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS mal-
function.
For additional information, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section and “Tire pressure” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.WARNING
● Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufac-
turer for the possible influences before
use.
● If the light does not illuminate with the
ignition switch placed in the ON posi-
tion, have the vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
● If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se-
rious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could result
in serious personal injury or death.
Check the tire pressure for all four tires.
Adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on
the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s door opening to
turn the low tire pressure warning light
off. If the light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pressure,
a tire may be flat or the TPMS may be
malfunctioning. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible. If no tire is flat and all tires are
properly inflated, have the vehicle
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
● Since the spare tire is not equipped with
TPMS, when a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure warn-
ing light will flash for approximately
1 minute. The light will remain on after
1 minute. Have your tires replaced
and/or TPMS system reset as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for these services.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
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CAUTION
●The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 mph (25 km/h), the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
● Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Master warning light
The master warning light illuminates whenever
there is an active warning that can be reviewed in
the “warnings review” content page in the meter,
or if there is a red-level warning being displayed
(which cannot be dismissed) . The master warn-
ing light will illuminate red if a red-level warning is
being displayed, or yellow otherwise.
● Push Engine Start Lock Warning
● Key Fob Removed from Vehicle Warning
● Incorrect Key (RED)
● Door/Trunk Open (vehicle stationary)
● Trunk Open (vehicle moving)
● Door Open (RED with vehicle moving) ●
Parking Brake ON (RED)
● Low Washer Fluid
● I-Key System Fault
● Low Tire Pressure
● CVT Warning
● Sonar Parking Sensor Error
● LED Headlight Failure (RED if no other red
warnings are active)
● Chassis Control warning
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
Power steering warning light
WARNING
● If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate. ●
When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle, but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the power steer-
ing warning light turns off. This indicates the
power steering is operational.
If the power steering warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the
power steering is not functioning properly and
may need servicing. Have the power steering
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the power steering warning light illumi-
nates with the engine running, there will be no
power assist for the steering, but you will still
have control of the vehicle. At this time, greater
steering effort is required to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low
speeds.
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HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be changed
using the
andbuttons located
on the steering wheel.
1SOURCE - Pressing SOURCE with the ig-
nition ON will display a list of available audio
sources in the vehicle information display.
The audio sources can then be selected with
the
, and OK buttons on the
steering switch for direct access.
2OK - Change or select an item in the vehicle
information display.
3— Scroll up or down the vehicle infor-
mation menu items. If the vehicle information
display is not showing a menu with
the
buttons, pressing
orwill change to the previous/next au-
dio preset.
4— go back or forward through
the vehicle information menu items or to
change from one display screen to the next.
The OK,
andbuttons also
control audio and control panel functions in some
conditions. Most screens and menus offer in-
struction prompts of the steering switch buttons
to indicate how to control the vehicle information
display. An orange cursor is shown to indicate
where you are in the available menu items. A
scroll bar with up and down arrows will appear if
there is more than one page of menu items. For
additional information, refer to the separate Navi-
gation System Owner’s Manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON or ACC
position the screens that display in the vehicle
information display include:
● Home
● Audio ●
Navigation
● Drive Computer
● Fuel economy
● Driving Aids (if so equipped)
● Tire Pressures
● Chassis Control (if so equipped)
● SPORT
● Warning Review
● Settings
The warnings review title screen will show how
many active warnings exist, or 0 in the event that
no warnings are active. For additional information
on warnings and indicators, refer to “Vehicle in-
formation display warnings and indicators” in this
section.
To control what items display in the vehicle infor-
mation display, refer to “Customize display” in this
section.
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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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