2018 NISSAN MAXIMA power steering

17. Push-button ignition switch(P. 5-10)
18. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System*
Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-41)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-43)
19. Tilt and telescopic steering (P. 3-25)
20. Audio control switches* Vehicle information display control
switches (P. 2-17)
21. Hood release (P. 3-21)
22. Fuse box (P. 8-18)
23. Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-53)
Trunk release switch (P. 3-21)
Rear power sunshade switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-65)
24. Instrument brightness control
(P. 2-45)
Twin trip odometer reset switch
(P. 2-5)
*: Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual. Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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VQ35DE engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-4)
2. Drive belt location (P. 8-14)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-10)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-15)
6. Fuse box (P. 8-18)
7. Fuse box/Fusible links (P. 8-18)
8. Fusible links (P. 8-18)
9. Battery (P. 8-12)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-6)
11. Radiator cap (P. 8-4)
12. Power steering fluid reservoir(P. 8-10)
13. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-11)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI2749
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light 2-9
Automatic Emer-
gency Braking
(AEB) system
warning light2-9
Brake warning
light (parking
brake)
2-9
Brake warning
light
2-9
Charge warning
light2-10
Engine oil pres-
sure warning light2-10
Warning
light Name Page
Low tire pressure
warning light 2-10
Master warning
light 2-12
Power steering
warning light 2-13
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-13
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-13
Indicator
light Name Page
Front fog light in-
dicator light
(green) 2-14
Front passenger
air bag status
light2-14
Indicator
light Name Page
High beam indi-
cator light (blue) 2-14
Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL)2-14
Security indicator
light 2-15
Side light and
headlight indica-
tor light (green)2-15
Slip indicator light 2-15
Turn signal/
hazard indicator
lights2-16
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light2-16
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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17. Push-button ignition switch(P. 5-10)
18. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System*
Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-41)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-43)
19. Tilt and telescopic steering (P. 3-25)
20. Audio control switches* Vehicle information display control
switches (P. 2-17)
21. Hood release (P. 3-21)
22. Fuse box (P. 8-18)
23. Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-53)
Trunk release switch (P. 3-21)
Rear power sunshade switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-65)
24. Instrument brightness control
(P. 2-45)
Twin trip odometer reset switch
(P. 2-5)
*: Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual. Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
Instruments and controls2-3

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightMaster warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system
warning lightPower steering warning lightSecurity indicator light
Brake warning light (parking brake)Seat belt warning light and chimeSide light and headlight indicator light
(green)
Brake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light
Charge warning lightFront fog light indicator light (green)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightFront 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 mal-
function. Have the system checked. It isrecommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display
between the speedometer and tachom-
eter. For additional information, refer to “Ve-
hicle information display” in this section.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Power steering warninglight
WARNING
∙ If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power as-
sist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate.
∙ When the power steering warning light illuminates with the engine run-
ning, 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
illuminates. Af ter starting the engine, the
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the power steering is operational.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering is not function-
ing properly and may need servicing. Have
the power steering checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service. When the power steering warning light illu-
minates 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.
For additional information, refer to “Power
steering” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
your seat belts. The light illuminates when-
ever 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 illumi-
nate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger’s seat
is occupied. For 7 seconds af ter the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, the sys-
tem 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
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
or START position, the supplemental air
bag warning 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 pretensioner seat belt systems need
servicing:
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light remains on af ter approximately 7 sec-
onds.
∙ 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 supple-
mental restraint system (air bag system)
and/or the pretensioner(s) may not func-
Instruments and controls2-13

The vehicle information display is located
to the lef t 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,
Horsepower)
∙ 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 IndicatorHOW 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
ignition ON will display a list of available
audio sources in the vehicle informa-
tion display. The audio sources can
then be selected with the
,
and OK buttons on the steering switch
for direct access.
LIC3224LIC3177
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
Instruments and controls2-17

Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The
indicator light will go off.
NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steer-
ing wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the
switch is turned on, the system will not
heat the steering wheel. This is not a
malfunction.The vehicle should be driven with the VDC
system on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is de-
pressed to the floor. If maximum engine
power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The
indicator will come
on. Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
When the VDC OFF switch is used to turn off
the VDC system, the Intelligent Trace Con-
trol and Active Ride Control systems are
also turned off. For additional information,
refer to “Integrated Dynamics-control Mod-
ule” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
LIC3344
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
Instruments and controls2-53