2017 NISSAN MAXIMA climate control

Table of Contents
Illustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
Index
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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

FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch
to the
position, then turn the fog light
switch to the
position.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch
in the AUTO position, the headlights must be on,
then turn the fog light switch to the
posi-
tion.
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light switch
to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on and the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog
lights automatically turn off when the high beam
headlights are selected. To sound the horn, push near the center pad of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.
The climate controlled seat warms up or cools
down the front seat by blowing warm or cool air
from under the surface of the seat. The climate
control switch is located on the center console.
The climate controlled seat can be operated as
follows:
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
Ato the heat side1
or the cool side2. The indicator lightBon
the control knob will illuminate.
WIC1440LIC3174SIC4334
HORN CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT
SWITCHES (if so equipped)
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3. Adjust the desired amount of air using thecontrol knob. The climate controlled seat
blower remains on low speed for approxi-
mately 60 seconds after turning the switch
on or selecting the desired temperature.
4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed or cooled, or before you leave the vehicle, be
sure to turn the control knob to the OFF
(center) position. The indicator light
Bon
the control knob goes off with the switch in
the OFF (center) position.
To check the air filter for the climate controlled
seat, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
climate controlled seats if you or the oc-
cupants cannot monitor seat tempera-
tures or have an inability to feel pain in
those body parts in contact with the seat.
Use of the climate controlled seats by
such people could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
● The battery could run down if the cli-
mate control seat is operated while the
engine is not running. ●
Do not use the climate control seat for
extended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
● Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
● Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
objects. This may result in damage to
the climate controlled seat.
● Any liquid spilled on the seat should be
removed immediately with a dry cloth
● The climate controlled seat has an air
filter. Do not operate the climate con-
trolled seat without an air filter. This
may result in damage to the system.
● When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi-
lar materials.
● If any malfunctions are found or the
climate controlled seat does not oper-
ate, turn the switch off and have the
system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service. The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as desired. The indicator light in the switch will
illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3. When the seat is warmed or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch
off.
LIC3037
HEATED SEAT SWITCHES (if so
equipped)
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CAUTION
●Do not use for anything other than
sunglasses.
● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
CUP HOLDERS
CAUTION
● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when
the cup holder is being used to prevent
spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it
can scald you or your passenger. Spilled
liquid can also damage the seat climate
system.
● Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
Front cup holders
LIC3182
Rear cup holders
LIC2915
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Thebutton will be on the NISSAN Intelli-
gent Key® if the vehicle has remote engine start.
This feature allows the engine to start from out-
side the vehicle.
The following features may be affected when the
remote start feature is used:
● Vehicles with an automatic climate control
system will default to either a heating or
cooling mode depending on outside and
cabin temperatures. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Remote engine start logic” in
the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems” section of this
manual. Laws in some local communities may restrict the
use of remote starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any
requirements.
Other conditions may affect the function of the
Remote Engine Start feature. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Conditions the remote start will
not work” in this section.
Other conditions can affect the performance of
the Intelligent Key transmitter. For additional in-
formation, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in
this section.REMOTE ENGINE START
OPERATING RANGE
CAUTION
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or other strong radio wave
sources are present near the operating
location, the Intelligent Key operating
range becomes narrower, and the Intelli-
gent Key may not function properly.
The remote engine start function can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the speci-
fied operating range from the vehicle. The remote engine start operating range is ap-
proximately 197 ft (60 m) from the vehicle.
REMOTE STARTING THE VEHICLE
To use the remote start feature to start the engine
perform the following:
1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.
2. Press the
LOCK button to lock all
doors.
3. Within 5 seconds press and hold the
remote start button until the turn signal lights
flash and the tail lamps turn on. If the vehicle
is not within view press and hold the
remote start button for at least 2 seconds.
The following events will occur when the engine
starts:
● The parking lights will turn on and remain on
as long as the engine is running.
● The doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
● The engine will continue to run for 10 min-
utes. Repeat the steps to extend the time for
an additional 10 minutes. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Extending engine run
time” in this section.
LPD2078
REMOTE ENGINE START
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1.Front defroster button
2. Temperature control dial (driver’s side)/
AUTO button
3. Display screen
4. Temperature control dial (passenger’s
side)/DUAL button 5.Fresh air intake button
6.
Air recirculation button
7. A/C (air conditioner) button
8. MODE (manual air flow control) button
9.
(fan speed control) buttons 10. ON-OFF button
11.
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch
WARNING
● The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
● Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
● Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
air to become stale and the windows to
fog up.
NOTE: ● Odors from inside and outside the vehicle
can build up in the air conditioner unit. Odor
can enter the passenger compartment
through the vents.
LHA3575
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic)
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●When parking, set the heater and air condi-
tioner controls to turn off air recirculation to
allow fresh air into the passenger compart-
ment. This should help reduce odors inside
the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO)
This mode may be used all year round as the
system automatically works to keep a constant
temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed
are also controlled automatically.
1. Press the AUTO button on.
2. Turn the temperature control dial to the left or right to set the desired temperature.
● The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
● A visible mist may be seen coming from the
vents in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
3. You can individually set driver’s and front passenger’s side temperature using each
temperature control dial. When the DUAL
button is pressed or passenger’s side tem- perature dial is turned, the DUAL indicator
will come on. To turn off the passenger’s
side temperature control, press the DUAL
button.
Heating (A/C OFF)
The air conditioner does not activate. When you
need to heat only, use this mode.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
● The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
● Do not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise, the sys-
tem may not work properly.
● Not recommended if windows fog up.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging
1. Press thefront defroster button on.
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the maximum temperature to aid in defrosting or
defogging. ●
To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, use the
fan speed control
buttons to set the fan speed to maximum.
● As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, press the AUTO button to return to
the automatic mode.
● When the
front defroster button is
pressed, the air conditioner will automati-
cally be turned on at outside temperatures
above 36°F (2°C) . The air recirculate mode
automatically turns off, allowing outside air
to be drawn into the passenger compart-
ment to further improve the defogging per-
formance. When the air recirculate mode
automatically turns off, the air fresh mode will
automatically turn on.
Remote engine start logic (if so
equipped)
Vehicles equipped with automatic climate con-
trols and remote start function may go into auto-
matic heating or cooling mode when remote start
is activated depending on outside and cabin tem-
peratures. During this period, the climate control
display and buttons will be inoperable until the
ignition switch is turned on. In remote start de-
frosting mode, the rear defroster and heated
steering wheel (if so equipped) may be activated
automatically.
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