2020 NISSAN MAXIMA tow

RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
The rain-sensing auto wiper system can
automatically turn on the wipers and ad-
just the wiper speed depending on the
rainfall by using the rain sensor located on
the upper part of the windshield.
To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system,
push the lever down to the AUTO position
1. The wiper will sweep once while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
The rain sensor sensitivity level can be ad-
justed by turning the knob toward the front
2(High) or toward the rear3(Low). – High — High sensitive operation
– Low — Low sensitive operation
To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper system
off, push up the lever to the OFF position, or
pull down the lever to the LO or HI position.
For additional information on disabling the
rain-sensing feature, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
CAUTION
∙ Do not touch the rain sensor and
around it when the wiper switch is in
the AUTO position and the ignition
switch is in the ON position. The wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly and
cause an injury or may damage a
wiper.
∙ The rain-sensing auto wipers are in- tended for use during rain. If the
switch is lef t in the AUTO position, the
wipers may operate unexpectedly
when dirt, fingerprints, oil film or in-
sects are stuck on or around the sen-
sor. The wipers may also operate
when exhaust gas or moisture affect
the rain sensor. ∙ When the windshield glass is coated
with water repellent, the speed of the
rain-sensing auto wipers may be
higher even though the amount of the
rainfall is small.
∙ Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing auto wiper system when you use a car
wash.
∙ The rain-sensing auto wipers may not operate if rain does not hit the rain
sensor even if it is raining.
∙ Using Genuine NISSAN wiper blades is recommended for proper operation
of the rain-sensing auto wiper sys-
tem. For additional information, refer
to “Windshield wiper blades” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
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– When the headlights of the on-coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle are turned off, when the color
of the light is affected due to for-
eign materials on the lights, or
when the light beam is out of
position.
– When there is a sudden, continu- ous change in brightness.
– When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills, or a road that has
level differences.
– When driving on a road with many curves.
– When a sign or mirror-like surface is reflecting intense light towards
the front of the vehicle.
– When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is re-
flecting intense light.
– When a headlight on your vehicle is damaged or dirty.
– When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured tire, be-
ing towed, etc. ∙ The timing of switching the low beam
and high beam may change under the
following situations.
– The brightness of the headlights of the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.
– The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and the lead-
ing vehicle.
– When only one light on the oncom- ing vehicle or the leading vehicle is
illuminated.
– When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.
– Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.).
– The number of passengers and the amount of luggage. High Beam Assist operation
To activate the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO po-
sition
1and push the lever forward2
(high beam position). TheHigh Beam
Assist indicator light in the meter will illumi-
nate while the headlights are turned on.
If the High Beam Assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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If the windows do not close
automatically
If the power window automatic function
(closing only) does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initial-
ize the power window system.1. Place the ignition switch in the ON po- sition.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window more than half way by operating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold
the switch for more than 3 seconds
af ter the window is closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Op- erate the window by automatic func-
tion to confirm the initialization is com-
plete.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other windows.
If the power window automatic function
does not operate properly af ter perform-
ing the above procedure, have your vehicle
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
POWER MOONROOF
The moonroof will only operate when the
ignition switch is in the ON position. The
power moonroof is operational for a period
of time, even if the ignition switch is placed
in the ACC or OFF position. If the driver’s
door or the front passenger’s door is
opened during this period of time, the
power to the moonroof is canceled.
Sliding the moonroof
To slide the moonroof:
∙ To fully open the moonroof, push the switch
1toward the open position un-
til it reaches the second detent. If the
switch
1is pushed to the first detent,
only the sunshade will open.
∙ To fully close the moonroof, push the switch
2toward the close position un-
til it reaches the second detent. If the
switch
2is pushed to the first detent,
the moonroof will close but the sun-
shade will remain open.
∙ To stop the moonroof, push the switch once more while it is opening or closing.
The moonroof will stop at the desired
position.
Tilting the moonroof
To tilt the moonroof:
∙ To tilt the moonroof up, push and re- lease the tilt switch
3. When the moon-
roof is open, it will automatically close
and then tilt up.
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equipped)
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∙ To tilt the moonroof down, push andrelease the tilt switch
3or push the
switch
2toward the close position un-
til it reaches the first detent.
∙ To tilt the moonroof down and close the sunshade at the same time, push the
switch
2to the close position until it
reaches the second detent.
Auto-reverse function (when
closing or tilting down the
moonroof )
The auto-reverse function can be acti-
vated when the moonroof is closed or
tilted down by automatic operation when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition or for a period of time af ter the igni-
tion switch is placed in the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto-reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the moonroof occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the
moonroof.
When closing
If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof as it moves to the
front, the moonroof will immediately open
backward.
When tilting down
If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof as it tilts down, the
moonroof will immediately tilt up.
If the auto-reverse function malfunctions
and repeats opening or tilting up the
moonroof, keep pushing the tilt down
switch within 5 seconds af ter it happens;
the moonroof will fully close gradually.
Make sure nothing is caught in the moon-
roof.
WARNING
∙ In an accident you could be thrown from the vehicle through an open
moonroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.
∙ Do not allow anyone to stand up or extend any portion of their body out
of the moonroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
∙ Remove water drops, snow, ice orsand from the moonroof before
opening.
∙ Do not place heavy objects on the moonroof or surrounding area.
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Sunshade
To open the sunshade:∙ To fully open the sunshade, push the switch
1toward the open position un-
til it reaches the first detent.
∙ To fully open the sunshade and the moonroof together, push the switch
1
toward the open position until it
reaches the second detent. To close the sunshade:
∙ To fully close the sunshade, push the switch
2toward the close position un-
til it reaches the second detent.
∙ Pushing the switch
2to the first detent
will close the moonroof only.
If the moonroof does not close
Have your moonroof checked and re-
paired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
The rear sunshade operates when the ig-
nition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
The rear sunshade switch is located on the
lower instrument panel.∙ To raise the sunshade, push the upper side of the switch
1.
∙ To lower the sunshade, push the lower side of the switch
2.
∙ The switch need not be held down.
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LOCKING WITH KEY
To lock the door using the mechanical key,
turn the key toward the front of the vehicle
1. This will only lock the corresponding
door and will not activate the security sys-
tem. To arm the security system, press
the
button on the Intelligent Key.
To unlock the corresponding door using
the mechanical key, turn the key toward
the rear of the vehicle. This will only unlock
the corresponding door and will not dis-
arm the security system.
2. For additional information, refer to “Security
systems” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the lock position
1,
then close the door.
To unlock the door without the key, move
the inside lock knob to the unlock position
2.
Driver’s side
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Inside lock
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WARNING
∙ Radio waves could adversely affectelectric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.
∙ The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pressed.
The FAA advises the radio waves may
affect aircraf t navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate
the Intelligent Key while on an air-
plane. Make sure the buttons are not
operated unintentionally when the
unit is stored for a flight.
∙ Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all
the door locks using the remote control
function or pushing the request switch on
the vehicle without taking the key out from
a pocket or purse. The operating environ-
ment and/or conditions may affect the In-
telligent Key system operation.
Be sure to read the following before using
the Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is capable of receiving
and transmitting radio waves. The Intelli-
gent Key system transmits weak radio
waves from various distances. Environ-
mental conditions may interfere with the
operation of the Intelligent Key system un-
der the following operating conditions: ∙ When operating near a location where strong radio waves are transmitted,
such as a TV tower, power station and
broadcasting station.
∙ When in possession of wireless equip- ment, such as a cellular telephone,
transceiver, or a CB radio.
∙ When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or covered by metallic materials.
∙ When any type of radio wave remote control is used nearby.
∙ When the Intelligent Key is placed near an electric appliance such as a personal
computer.
∙ When the vehicle is parked near a park- ing meter. In such cases, correct the operating condi-
tions before using the Intelligent Key func-
tion or use the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies de-
pending on the operating conditions, the
battery’s life is approximately two years. If
the battery is discharged, replace it with a
new one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is low, a
yellow indicator illuminates with the mes-
sage “Key Battery Low” in the vehicle infor-
mation display. For additional information,
refer to “Vehicle information display warn-
ings and indicators” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.
Since the Intelligent Key is capable of re-
ceiving radio waves, if the key is lef t near
equipment which transmits strong radio
waves, such as signals from a TV and per-
sonal computer, the battery life may be-
come shorter.
For additional information, refer to “Battery
replacement” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.
As many as four Intelligent Keys can be
registered and used with one vehicle. For
information about the purchase and use of
additional Intelligent Keys, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.
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WARNING
∙ Objects viewed in the outside mirroron 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.
Foldable outside mirrors
Pull the outside mirror toward the door to
fold it.
Automatic anti-glare outside
mirror (Driver’s side only) (if so
equipped)
The outside mirror will automatically dim
during nighttime conditions to reduce the
glare from the headlights of trailing ve-
hicles. The automatic anti-glare feature
operates only when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position. The automatic anti-glare feature will be on
when starting the vehicle. The indicator
light on the automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror will illuminate when the automatic
anti-glare feature is operating.
To turn off the anti-glare feature, press the
O button on the inside rearview mirror. The
indicator light will turn off.
To turn on the anti-glare feature again,
press the I button on the inside rearview
mirror. The indicator light will turn on.
For additional information, refer to “Auto-
matic anti-glare rearview mirror” in this
section.
Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
The electric control type outside mirrors
can be heated to defrost, defog, or de-ice
for improved visibility. Push the rear win-
dow defroster switch to activate the heat-
ing function. Push the switch again to de-
activate, or the heating function will
automatically turn off af ter approximately
15 minutes.
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