2020 NISSAN MAXIMA key

Key-Linked Settings (if so
equipped)
Menu itemResult
Key-Linked Settings Allows user to turn the Key-Linked Settings on or off. For additional information, refer to “Automatic drive po-
sitioner” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section of this manual.
Factory Reset
The factory reset menu allows the user to
restore the vehicle information display set-
tings to factory status.
Menu item Result
Factory Reset Allows user to reset the vehicle information display settings to the original factory settings. Once selected,
the user can confirm or cancel the reset.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. No Key Detected
2. Key ID Incorrect
3. Key Battery Low4. Key System Fault See Owner’s Manual
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
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22. Push ignition to OFF
23. Chassis Control System Error: SeeOwner’s Manual
24. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
25. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicator (if so equipped)
26. Driver Attention Alert — Take a Break?
27. Driver Attention Alert Malfunction
28. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
29. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
30. SPORT
31. Brightness indicator
32. Transmission Shif t Position indicator
33. Outside Temperature Display
34. Low Outside Temperature
35. Oil and Filter
36. Tire
37. Other
38. Loose Fuel Cap
39. Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
40. Side Radar Obstruction 41. Rear Door Alert is activated
42. Check Rear Seat For All Articles
43. Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system
warning indicator
44. Unavailable High Cabin Temperature (if so equipped)
45. Unavailable Road is Slippery (if so equipped)
46. Currently Unavailable (If so equipped)
47. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indica- tor
48. Speed Limit Sign indicator (if so equipped)
49. Vehicle ahead detection indicator
50. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) emergency warning indicator
51. Cruise ON (if so equipped)
52. Cruise Target Speed SET (if so equipped)
53. Intelligent Cruise ON (if so equipped)
54. Target Speed SET with Intelligent Dis- tance Control (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.
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.
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Key System Fault 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 Key System Fault 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.
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
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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.
[Hold Call] Holds the initial call when a second call is received.
INFO:
A cellular phone device must be connected and selected among other connected
Bluetooth® devices before hands-free operation. The paired phone must be able to
support the Bluetooth® requests for display. For additional information, refer to the sepa-
rate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.
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TEXT MESSAGING (if so equipped)
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 push OKto select the
item.
Available keys Action
[Read] View or hear the received message.
[Ignore] Ignore the received message.
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To reply to/exit from a text1. When a new text message is received and [Read] is selected, operation keys
are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display.
2. Use
orto highlight the pre-
ferred item and press the OK button to
select the item.
Available keys Action
[Reply] Available pre-determined messages will be displayed
on the vehicle information display if the steering
switch controls are used. Further operations, such as
voice recognition reply operation, is available when
using the touch-screen display.
[Exit] Ends text message operation and the vehicle infor-
mation display will show the previous screen.
INFO
A cellular phone device must be connected and selected from among other connected
Bluetooth® devices before hands-free operation. The paired phone must be able to
support the Bluetooth® requests for display. For additional information, refer to the sepa-
rate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.
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The system helps deter vehicle thef t but
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
thef t of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents in all situations. Always secure your
vehicle even if parking for a brief period.
Never leave your Intelligent Key in the ve-
hicle, and always lock the vehicle when un-
attended. Be aware of your surroundings,
and park in secure, well-lit areas whenever
possible.
Many devices offering additional protec-
tion, such as component locks, identifica-
tion markers, and tracking systems, are
available at auto supply stores and spe-
cialty shops. A NISSAN dealer may also offer
such equipment. Check with your insur-
ance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various thef t protection
features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)
2. Remove the Intelligent Key from the ve- hicle. 3. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all
doors. The doors can be locked with
the Intelligent Key or door handle re-
quest switch.
4. Confirm that the
security indica-
tor light stays on for about 30 seconds.
The vehicle security system is now pre-
armed. The vehicle security system will
automatically shif t into the armed
phase. The
security light begins
to flash once every three seconds. If
during the pre-armed phase one of the
following occurs, the system will not
arm:
∙ Any door is unlocked with the Intelligent Key or door request switch.
∙ Ignition switch is placed in ACC or ON position.
∙ Even when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all the doors, hood and
trunk lid locked with the ignition
switch placed in the LOCK position.
When placing the ignition switch in
the ACC or ON position, the system
will be released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:
∙ The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently but synchro-
nously.
∙ The alarm automatically turns off af ter a period of time. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered
with again.
The alarm is activated by: ∙ opening any door or hood without us- ing the Intelligent Key (even if the door is
unlocked by releasing the door inside
lock knob).
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by pushing thebutton on the Intelligent Key, or pushing the
request switch on the driver’s or passen-
ger’s door with the Intelligent Key in range
of the door handle.
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