2019 NISSAN MAXIMA fuel

1. Rear window defroster switch(P. 2-49)
2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-23)
3. High-mounted stop light (P. 8-23) Trunk lid (P. 3-23)
4. Exterior trunk lid release/request
button (P. 3-7)
Rearview camera (P. 4-3, 4-11)
5. Rear sonar sensors (if so equipped)
(P. 5-134)
6. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-23)
7. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25) Fuel recommendation (P. 10-2)
8. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-4)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument Panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges ..............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........2-6
Fuel gauge ................................... 2-7
Distance To Empty (DTE) ...................... 2-7
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................................2-8
Checking lights ...............................2-9
Warning lights ................................2-9
Indicator lights .............................. 2-14
Audible reminders ........................... 2-17
Vehicle information display .....................2-18
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-18
Startup display .............................. 2-19
Drive computer .............................. 2-20
Settings ..................................... 2-20
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-28
Control Panel and vehicle information display
Interaction ..................................... 2-37
Audio ........................................ 2-37Receiving a call
.............................. 2-38
Text Messaging (if so equipped) ..............2-39
Navigation System (if so equipped) ..........2-41
Navigation Swipe to Meter
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-43
Security systems ............................... 2-44
Vehicle security system .....................2-44
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-45
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-46
Switch operation ............................ 2-46
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-48
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch ................2-49
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-50
Headlight control switch .....................2-50
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ...................................... 2-54
Instrument brightness control ...............2-54
T urn

signal switch ........................... 2-55
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-55
Horn ........................................... 2-56
Climate-controlled seat switches
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-56

1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information displayOdometer
Twin trip odometer
4. Speedometer 5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedom-
eter and odometer. The speedometer is
located on the right side of the meter clus-
ter. The odometer is located within the ve-
hicle information display.
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METERS AND GAUGES
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Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer and the twin trip odometer
1are displayed in the vehicle information
display when the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the dis-
tance of individual trips. Changing the display
Push the TRIP RESET switch
2on the lef t
side of the instrument panel to change the
display as follows:
Trip
→ Trip→ Odometer Mile-
age →Trip
Resetting the trip odometer
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
2for more
than 1 second resets the currently dis-
played trip odometer to zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to
empty information is also available. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
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FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during brak-
ing, turning, acceleration, or going up or
down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) af-
ter the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
The low fuel warning message shows in
the vehicle information display when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge reg-
isters 0 (Empty).
The
indicates that the fuel-filler
door is located on the driver’s side of the
vehicle.
CAUTION
∙ If the vehicle runs out of fuel, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
Af ter a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
af ter a few driving trips, have the ve-
hicle inspected. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
∙ For additional information, refer to “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.
DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE)
Displays the estimated distance the ve-
hicle can be driven before refueling. The
value is calculated based on recent fuel
economy, the amount of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank, and the actual fuel consump-
tion. Changes in driving patterns or conditions
can cause the DTE value to vary. As a result,
the value displayed may differ from the ac-
tual distance that can be driven.
DTE display will change to “---” when the
fuel level in the tank is getting low, prior to
the fuel gauge reaching 0 (Empty).
NOTE:
∙ The DTE value af ter refill is estimated
based on recent fuel economy and
amount of fuel added.
∙ If a small amount of fuel is added, or
the ignition is on during refueling, the
display may not be updated.
∙ Conditions that affect the fuel
economy will also affect the esti-
mated DTE value (city/highway driv-
ing, idle time, remote start time, ter-
rain, seasonal weather, added vehicle
weight, added deflectors, roof racks,
etc.).
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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 warning
light will illuminate red if a red-level warning
is being displayed, or yellow otherwise.∙ Push Engine Start Lock Warning
∙ No Key Detected
∙ Incorrect Key
∙ 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
∙ Shif t into Park warning (RED)
∙ Loose Fuel Cap warning
∙ Traffic Sign Recognition system fault
(see owner’s manual) (if so equipped)
∙ Driver Attention Alert system fault (if so equipped)
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.
Power steering warning light
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 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 sys-
tem checked. It is recommended 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.
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off af ter the engine is started.
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Front passenger air bagstatus light
The front passenger air bag status light will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
off depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For additional information, refer to “Front
passenger air bag and status light” in the
“Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system” section of this manual.
High Beam Assist indicatorlight (green) (if so equipped)
This indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beams selected. This indicates that the
high beam assist is operational.
For additional information, refer to “Head-
light and turn signal switch” in this section.
High beam indicator light(blue)
This blue light comes on when the head-
light high beams are on and goes out when
the low beams are selected.
Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
The MIL may also come on steady if the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the
vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least
3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
Af ter a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off if no other potential emis-
sion control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an emission
control system inspection/maintenance
test. For additional information, refer to
“Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual. Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
∙ MIL on steady — An emission control system malfunction has been de-
tected. Check the fuel-filler cap if the
Loose Fuel Cap warning appears in the
vehicle information display. If the fuel-
filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or
install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The
light should turn off
af ter a few driving trips. If the
light
does not turn off af ter a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. You do not need
to have your vehicle towed to the
dealer.
∙ MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the
emission control system. To reduce or
avoid emission control system dam-
age:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or decelera- tion.
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– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount ofcargo being hauled or towed.
The MIL may stop blinking and come on
steady. Have the vehicle inspected. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Security indicator light
This light blinks when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF, LOCK or ACC (if so
equipped) position.
The blinking security indicator light indi-
cates that the security systems equipped
on the vehicle are operational.
For additional information, refer to “Security
systems” in this section.
Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or head-
lights are on (not including the Daytime
Running Lights system or signature lights).
If the headlight switch is in the AUTO posi-
tion, the side light and headlight indicator
light will illuminate when the headlights
turn on. For additional information, refer to
“Headlight and turn signal switch” in this
section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator light will blink when the Ve-
hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is op-
erating, thus alerting the driver to the fact
that the road surface is slippery and the
vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working;
this is normal.
The light will blink for a few seconds af ter
the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
The
indicator light also comes on
when you place the ignition switch in the
ON position. The light will turn off af ter ap-
proximately 2 seconds if the system is op-
erational. If the light remains on continuously, it may
indicate a failure of the VDC system. If the
light does not come on or remains on con-
tinuously, have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the
VDC OFF switch is pushed to off. This indi-
cates the VDC system has been turned off.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine and the system will operate
normally. For additional information, refer
to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
The VDC OFF indicator light also comes on
when you place the ignition switch in the
ON position. The light will turn off af ter
about 2 seconds if the system is opera-
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