2018 NISSAN MAXIMA remote control

CONDITIONS THE REMOTE ENGINE
START WILL NOT WORK
The Remote Engine Start will not operate if
any of the following conditions are present:∙ The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
∙ The hood is not securely closed.
∙ The hazard indicator lights are on.
∙ The engine is still running. The engine must be completely stopped. Wait at
least 6 seconds if the engine goes from
running to off. This is not applicable
when extending engine run time.
∙ The
button is not pressed and
held for at least 2 seconds.
∙ The
button is not pressed and
held within 5 seconds of pressing the
lock button.
∙ The brake is pressed.
∙ The doors are not closed and locked.
∙ The lif tgate (if so equipped) or trunk (if so equipped) is open. ∙ The I–Key Indicator Light remains solid
is in the vehicle information display.
∙ The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the vehicle.
∙ Two Remote Engine Starts, or a single Remote Engine Start with an extension,
have already been used.
∙ The vehicle is not in P (Park).
∙ There is a detected registered key al- ready inside of the vehicle.
∙ The Remote Engine Start function has been switched to the OFF position in
Vehicle Settings of the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional information,
refer to “Vehicle information display” in
the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.
The Remote Engine Start may display a
warning or indicator in the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional information, re-
fer to “Vehicle information display” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
3-20Pre-driving checks and adjustments

OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The outside mirror remote control will op-
erate only when the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position.
Move the small switch
1to select the right
or lef t mirror. Adjust each mirror to the de-
sired position using the large switch
2.
Move the small switch
1to the center
(neutral) position to prevent accidentally
moving the mirror.
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 in-
side mirror or glance over your shoul-
der to properly judge distances to
other objects.
∙ Do not adjust the mirrors while driv- ing. You could lose control of your ve-
hicle and cause an accident.
Reverse tilt-down feature (if so
equipped)
The reverse tilt-down feature will turn both
outside mirror surfaces downward to pro-
vide better rear visibility close to the vehicle
when the mirror control switch is in either
the L or R position.
The mirrors automatically return to their
original position when you shif t out of R
(Reverse).
The outside mirror surfaces will return to
their original position when one of the fol-
lowing has occurred:
∙ The shif t lever is moved to any position other than R (Reverse). ∙ The outside mirror control switch is set
to the neutral or center position.
∙ The ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE:
If the outside mirror control switch is in
the center (neutral) position, mirror sur-
face will NOT turn downward when the
shif t lever is moved to R (Reverse).
For additional information regarding this
feature, refer to “Automatic drive posi-
tioner” in this section.
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Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-29

∙ When thefront defroster button
is pressed, the air conditioner will auto-
matically be turned on at outside tem-
peratures above 36°F (2°C). The air recir-
culate mode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment to further im-
prove the defogging performance.
When the air recirculate mode auto-
matically turns off, the air fresh mode
will automatically turn on.
Remote Engine Start with
Intelligent Climate Control (if so
equipped)
Vehicles equipped with automatic climate
controls and Remote Engine Start function
may go into automatic heating or cooling
mode when Remote Engine Start is acti-
vated depending on outside and cabin
temperatures. During this period, the cli-
mate control display and buttons will be
inoperable until the ignition switch is
turned on. In Remote Engine Start defrost-
ing mode, the rear window defroster and
heated steering wheel (if so equipped) may
be activated automatically.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control
Press thefan speed control buttons
to manually control the fan speed.
Press the AUTO button to return to auto-
matic control of the fan speed.
Temperature control dial
The temperature control dial allows you to
adjust the temperature of the outlet air. To
lower the temperature, turn the dial to the
lef t. To increase the temperature, turn the
dial to the right. Temperature can be ad-
justed on the driver’s and passenger’s side.
Air recirculation
Press theair recirculation button to
recirculate interior air inside the vehicle.
The
indicator light on the button will
come on.
The air recirculation cannot be activated
when the air conditioner is in the
front defrosting mode.
When the outside temperature exceeds
70°F (21°C), the air conditioning system may
default to air recirculation mode automati-
cally to reduce overall power consumption.
To exit air recirculation mode, select the
fresh air intake button (the air recirculation indicator will turn off, the fresh air indicator
will turn on) to enter fresh air mode.
Fresh air intake
Press thefresh air intake button to
draw outside air into the passenger com-
partment.
Air conditioner button
Start the engine, turn thefan speed
control dial to the desired position and
press the
button to turn on the air
conditioner. To turn off the air conditioner,
press the
button again.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Air flow control
Pressing the MODE button manually con-
trols air flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows mainly from center and side vents.
— Air flows mainly from centerand side vents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot out-lets and partly from defroster.
— Air flows mainly from defrosterand foot outlets.
4-30Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

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-roadrecovery ............................5-9
Rapid air pressure loss .......................5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ..........5-10
Push-button ignition switch ....................5-10
Operating range .............................. 5-11
Push-button ignition switch positions .......5-12
Emergency engine shut off ..................5-13
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge ................................... 5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........5-14
Before starting the engine ......................5-14
Starting the engine ............................. 5-14
Remote Engine Start ........................ 5-15
Driving the vehicle .............................. 5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ........................................ 5-16
Parking brake .................................. 5-22
Drive Mode Selector ............................ 5-22Normal mode
............................... 5-23
Sport mode ................................. 5-23
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) .......5-23
BSW system operation ......................5-25
How to enable/disable the BSW system .....5-26
BSW system limitations ......................5-27
BSW driving situations .......................5-28
System temporarily unavailable .............5-31
System maintenance ........................ 5-32
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) . . 5-33 RCTA system operation ......................5-34
How to enable/disable the RCTA
system ...................................... 5-36
RCTA system limitations .....................5-37
System temporarily unavailable .............5-39
System maintenance ........................ 5-40
Cruise control (if so equipped) ..................5-41
Pr

ecautions on cruise control ................5-41
Cruise control operations ....................5-42
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) . . 5-43 ICC system operation .......................5-44
The ICC switch .............................. 5-46
ICC system limitations .......................5-52

Foglightswitch................2-49
Foldingrearseat.................1-5
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-49
Front and rear sonar system........5-89
Front-door pocket ..............2-56
Front power seat adjustment .........1-3
Frontseats................... .1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-80
Fuel-filler cap ................3-23
Fuel-filler lid .................3-23
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation .......10-2,10-3
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-32
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5-79
Fuel-filler door .................3-23
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses .......................8-18
Fusiblelinks...................8-19
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . . .2-68, 2-69, 2-70, 2-71, 2-71, 2-72
Gascap.....................3-23
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ..............2-4,2-5
Tachometer .................2-6 Trip odometer
.............2-4,2-5
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-57
Gloveboxlock.................2-57
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-45
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-45
Headlights ...................8-22
Headrestraints................. .1-7
Heatedseats..................2-51
Heated seat switches .............2-51
Heated steering wheel switch .......2-52
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-28
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-29
Heater operation .............4-30
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . .4-28
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . . .2-68, 2-69, 2-70, 2-71, 2-71, 2-72
Hood ...................... .3-21
Horn.......................2-50
I
Ignition Switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-10
Immobilizer system ...........2-41,5-14
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
In-cabinmicrofilter..............8-16
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-80Indicator
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-13
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .................2-8,2-14
Informationdisplay..............2-17
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-28
Instrument brightness control .......2-48
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-48
Integrated Dynamics-control Module. . .5-88
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .......5-43
Intelligent Drive Alertness (I-DA) ......5-75
Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) ........5-88
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)......................5-65
Intelligent
Key system
Key operating range ............3-8
Key operation ................3-9
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-13
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-16
Warning signals ..............3-16
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) ........5-88
Interiorlight...................2-66
Interiortrunklidrelease...........3-22
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-24
J
Jumpstarting...............6-8,8-14
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NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System...................2-41,5-14O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). . .10-5
Odometer ....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..........10-2,10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-6
Outsidemirrorcontrol............3-29
Outsidemirrors................3-29
Overhead sunglasses holder ........2-58
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-10
Owner's manual order form ........10-20
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-20
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-22
Parking/parkingonhills.........5-81
Parkingbrake..................5-22
Personal lights .................2-68 Power
Power door locks ..............3-5
Poweroutlet................2-54
Powerrearwindows ...........2-61
Powersteeringfluid............8-10
Power steering system .........5-82
Powerwindows..............2-60
Rearpowerwindows...........2-61
Poweroutlet..................2-54
Powersteering.................5-82
Powersteeringfluid..............8-10
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats............1-22, 1-28, 1-35, 1-39
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-22, 1-28, 1-35, 1-39
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-43
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-4
Push starting ..................6-10
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-33
Rain-sensing auto wiper system ......2-44
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test ....................10-19
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA)........5-33
Rear power sunshade ............2-65
Rearpowerwindows.............2-61
Rearseat.................... .1-5Rear sun shade
................2-65
RearViewMonitor................4-3
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-45
Recommended Fluids ............10-2
Recorders EventData.................10-19
Refrigerant recommendation .....10-2,10-7
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-10
Remote Engine Start ..........3-18,5-15
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-18
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Childseatbelts .....1-22, 1-28, 1-35, 1-39
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-18
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......1-3
Seatback pockets ...............2-56
Seat belt Childsafety................ .1-19
Infants and small children ........1-20
InjuredPerson............... .1-14
L
argerchildren.............. .1-20
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.....1-11
Pregnant women ..............1-14
Seat belt extenders ............1-18
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-18
Seatbelts................1-11, 7-7
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-18
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-14
Seat belt extenders ..............1-18
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