2018 NISSAN MAXIMA display

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’sManual
5. Shif t to Park
6. Push brake and start switch to drive
7. Engine start operation for Intelligent Key system (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 Alertness 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 Shif t 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 (if
so equipped)
40. Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is lef t outside the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent 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.
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For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
Key Battery Low
This indicator illuminates when the Intelli-
gent Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator illuminates, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Battery replacement” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
Af ter the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, this light comes on for a period
of time and then turns off.
The I-Key System Error message warns of
a malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem. If the light comes on while the engine
is stopped, it may be impossible to start
the engine.
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
in these cases, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.Shif t to Park
This warning illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the ACC or OFF position and the
shif t lever is not in the P (Park) position. Also,
a chime sounds when the ignition switch is
in the ACC or OFF position.
If this warning illuminates, move the shif t
lever to the P (Park) position and start the
engine.
Push brake and start switch to drive
This indicator appears when the shif t lever
is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the ve-
hicle has been started using the Remote
Engine Start function.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine from any position of the ignition
switch.
Engine start operation for Intelligent
Key system (if I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the In-
telligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.If this appears, touch the ignition switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing
the brake pedal. For additional information,
refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dis-
charge” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Release Parking Brake
This warning illuminates in the message
area of the vehicle information display
when the parking brake is set and the ve-
hicle is driven.
Low Fuel
This warning illuminates when the fuel level
in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as
soon as it is convenient, preferably before
the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty).
There
will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge needle reaches 0
(Empty).
Low Washer Fluid
This warning illuminates when the
windshield-washer fluid is at a low level.
Add windshield-washer fluid as necessary.
For additional information, refer to
“Windshield-washer fluid” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
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Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pres-
sures of all four tires to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For additional
information, refer to “Low tire pressure
warning light” in this section and “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
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 en-
ables the Timer Alert function within the
Driving Aids Settings and the selected set
time is expired. The time is based on igni-
tion on time and can be set up to six hours.Power will turn off to save the battery
This message appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display af ter a period of time if the
ignition switch is in the ACC or the ON po-
sition 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 af ter the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Push-button ig-
nition switch positions” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are lef t in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
mation, 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 infor-mation, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
Sensor (if so equipped)
This warning illuminates when the sensor
is activated. For additional information, re-
fer to “Front and rear sonar system” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Park Sensor (if so equipped)
This indicator illuminates when the sensor
is activated. For additional information, re-
fer to “Front and rear sonar system” in the
“Starting and driving” 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 infor-
mation, refer to “Front and rear sonar sys-
tem” 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.
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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 functioning properly:∙ Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
∙ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended 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 Intelligent Trace Control, Intelligent
Engine Brake, or the Active Ride Control
systems. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Chassis control” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.
When cruise control is activated, a green
circle will illuminate to indicate it is set. The
vehicle information display will also display
the speed the cruise control was set at. If
you accelerate past the set speed, the
speed will blink until you either cancel
cruise control or go back to the set speed. If
cruise control is on and canceled, the
speed will be displayed to show the speed
the vehicle will return to if the resume but-
ton is activated.
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicator
(if so equipped)
This indicator shows the Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system status. The status is
shown by the color. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Driver Attention Alert - Take a Break? (if
so equipped)
This alert appears when the system has
detected that the driver may be displaying
fatigue or a lack of attention.Driver Attention Alert Malfunction (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the Driver At-
tention Alert system is not functioning
properly. For additional information, refer to
“Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. For
additional information, refer to “Extended
storage switch” in this section.
CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning illuminates when there is a
problem with the CVT system. If this warn-
ing comes on, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
SPORT
This indicator illuminates when sport
mode is activated. The sport mode screen
will remain on for about 6 seconds unless
the driver dismisses the notification early
using the vehicle information display
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switches. For additional information, refer
to “Sport mode” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Illumination indicator
This indicator shows the illumination ad-
justment of the instrument panel. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Instrument
brightness control” in this section.
Transmission Shif t Position indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shif t
position.
Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature display appears
in the center region of the vehicle informa-
tion display.
Low Outside Temperature
This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The tempera-
ture can be changed to display in Celsius or
Fahrenheit. For additional information, re-
fer to “Settings” in this section.Oil and Filter
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance comes for changing the en-
gine oil and filter. You can set or reset the
distance for checking or replacing these
items. For scheduled maintenance items
and intervals, refer to the “Maintenance and
schedules” section of this manual.
Tire
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance is reached for replacing tires.
You can set or reset the distance for replac-
ing tires.WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, in-
cluding tire pressure checks. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Changing
wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual. Many factors in-
cluding tire inflation, alignment, driving
habits and road conditions affect tire
wear and when tires should be re-
placed. Setting the tire replacement in-
dicator for a certain driving distance
does not mean your tires will last that
long. Use the tire replacement indicator
as a guide only and always perform
regular tire checks. Failure to perform
regular tire checks, including tire pres-
sure checks could result in tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to a collision, which could
result in serious personal injury or
death.
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Other
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance is reached for checking or re-
placing maintenance items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires. Other mainte-
nance items can include such things as air
filter or tire rotation. The distance for
checking or replacing the items can be set
or reset.
Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly af ter the ve-
hicle has been refueled. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Fuel-filler cap” in the
“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion of this manual.
Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction (if
so equipped)
This message appears when the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC), Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB), or Intelligent Forward Colli-
sion Warning (I-FCW) systems become un-
available because the front radar is ob-
structed. For additional information, refer
to “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”, “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB)”, or “Intelli-gent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
This message appears when the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) or Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) systems become unavailable
because a radar blockage is detected. For
additional information, refer to “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Some of the information and operations
available on the control panel can also be
viewed and operated on the vehicle infor-
mation display. The vehicle information
display operations can be conducted with
the switches on the steering wheel.
AUDIO
Useorand selecton the
vehicle information display main menu.
The vehicle information display shows the
status for the audio source currently in use.
Some examples of what will be displayed:
∙ Source
∙ Artist
∙ Song
∙ Album
Pushing the source button will display a list
of available sources to select with the
steering switch controls if the ignition is on,
or cycle through the available audio
sources in accessory mode.
CONTROL PANEL AND VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
INTERACTION
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RECEIVING A CALL
Using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System, a received phone call can be oper-
ated on the vehicle information display as
well as on the touch-screen display.1. When there is an incoming call, the caller information and the operation
keys are displayed on the vehicle infor-
mation display.
2. Use
orto highlight the pre-
ferred item and press the OK button to
select the item.
Available keys Action
[Answer] Answers the received phone call.
[Decline] Declines the received phone call.
INFO:
A cellular phone device must be connected and selected among other connected
Bluetooth® devices before hands-free operation. For additional information, refer to the
separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.
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TEXT MESSAGING
Using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System, a received text message can be
operated on the vehicle information dis-
play as well as on the touch-screen display.
To read/ignore an incoming text1. When a new text message is received, a pop-up window and operation keys will
appear with the sender’s name or
phone number on the vehicle informa-
tion display.
2. Use
orto highlight the pre-
ferred item and press OKto select the
item.
Available keys Action
[Read] View or hear the received message.
[Ignore] Ignore the received message.
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