2020 NISSAN MAXIMA window

FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
de-icer through the key hole. If the lock
becomes frozen, heat the key before in-
serting it into the key hole or use the re-
mote keyless entry function on the Intelli-
gent Key.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C),
check the antifreeze to assure proper win-
ter protection. For additional information,
refer to “Engine cooling system” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the
battery fluid may freeze and damage the
battery. To maintain maximum efficiency,
the battery should be checked regularly.
For additional information, refer to “Battery”
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be lef t outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, includ-
ing the engine block. Refill before operating
the vehicle. For additional information, refer
to “Changing engine coolant” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed toprovide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance
of these tires will be substantially re-
duced in snowy and icy conditions. If
you operate your vehicle on snowy or
icy roads, NISSAN recommends the use
of MUD & SNOW or ALL SEASON TIRES
on all four wheels. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for the tire
type, size, speed rating and availability
information.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However,
some U.S. states and Canadian prov-
inces prohibit their use. Check local,
state and provincial laws before install-
ing studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
∙ A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re- move ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.
∙ A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support.
∙ A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow- drif ts.
∙ Extra washer fluid to refill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
∙ Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” un-
der these conditions. Try to avoid driv-
ing on wet ice until the road is salted
or sanded.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
5-130Starting and driving

CAUTION
∙ Continuously Variable Transmission(CVT) models cannot be push-started
or tow-started. Attempting to do so
may cause transmission damage.
∙ Do not push start this vehicle. The three-way catalyst may be damaged. If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by
an extremely high temperature gauge
reading) or if you feel a lack of engine
power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take the
following steps.
WARNING
∙ Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause en-
gine damage or a vehicle fire.
∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded, never remove the radiator cap while
the engine is still hot. When the radia-
tor cap is removed, pressurized hot
water will spurt out, possibly causing
serious injury.
∙ Do not open the hood if steam is com- ing out.
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, ap- ply the parking brake and move the
shif t lever to P (Park).
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air condi-
tioner temperature control to maxi-
mum hot and fan control to high
speed. 3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen
for steam or coolant escaping from the
radiator before opening the hood. (If
steam or coolant is escaping, turn off
the engine.) Do not open the hood fur-
ther until no steam or coolant can be
seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling
fan is running. The radiator hoses and
radiator should not leak water. If cool-
ant is leaking, the water pump belt is
missing or loose, or the cooling fan
does not run, stop the engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the engine cooling fan. The engine cool-
ing fan can start at any time.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
In case of emergency6-11

Inside edges, seams and folds on the
doors, hatches and hood are particularly
vulnerable to the effects of road salt. There-
fore, these areas must be cleaned regularly.
Take care that the drain holes in the lower
edge of the door are open. Spray water
under the body and in the wheel wells to
loosen the dirt and wash away road salt.
A damp chamois can be used to dry the
vehicle to avoid water spots.
WAXING
Regular waxing protects the paint surface
and helps retain new vehicle appearance.
Polishing is recommended to remove
built-up wax residue and to avoid a weath-
ered appearance before re-applying wax.
A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing
the proper product.∙ Wax your vehicle only af ter a thorough washing. Follow the instructions sup-
plied with the wax.
∙ Do not use a wax containing any abra- sives, cutting compounds or cleaners
that may damage the vehicle finish.
Machine compounding or aggressive pol-
ishing on a base coat/clear coat paint fin-
ish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.
REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the surface of the paint to avoid last-
ing damage or staining. Special cleaning
products are available at a NISSAN dealer
or any automotive accessory store. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these products.
UNDERBODY
In areas where road salt is used in winter, it
is necessary to clean the underbody regu-
larly in order to prevent dirt and salt from
building up and causing the acceleration of
corrosion on the underbody and suspen-
sion. Before the winter period and again in
the spring, the underseal must be checked
and, if necessary, re-treated.
GLASS
When cleaning the rear window, it may be
easier to clean if the high-mounted stop
light (if so equipped) is removed first.
Be careful when removing the high-
mounted stop light (if so equipped) to re-
duce the risk of damaging the high-
mounted stop light wires.
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Appearance and care7-3

To remove the high-mounted stop light (if
so equipped):1. Push downward on the plastic shelf around the stop light
1,liftupwardson
the stop light, releasing it from the shelf
2.
2. Once it is released from the shelf, gently pull the stop light towards the rear
seatback
3.
The high-mounted stop light must be
properly reinstalled before driving your ve-
hicle.
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and
dust film from the glass surfaces. It is nor-
mal for glass to become coated with a film
af ter the vehicle is parked in the hot sun.
Glass cleaner and a sof t cloth will easily
remove this film.
To reinstall the high-mounted stop light,
reverse steps
3, then2.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the win-
dows, do not use sharp-edged tools,
abrasive cleaners or chlorine-based
disinfectant cleaners. They could dam-
age the electrical conductors, radio an-
tenna elements or rear window defog-
ger elements.
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS
Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge
dampened in a mild soap solution, espe-
cially during winter months in areas where
road salt is used. If not removed, road salt
can discolor the wheels.
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
∙ Do not use a cleaner that uses strong acid or alkali contents to clean the
wheels.
∙ Do not apply wheel cleaners to the wheels when they are hot. The wheel
temperature should be the same as
ambient temperature. ∙ Rinse the wheel to completely remove
the cleaner within 15 minutes af ter
the cleaner is applied.
CHROME PARTS
Clean all chrome parts regularly with a
non-abrasive chrome polish to maintain
the finish.
TIRE DRESSINGS
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a
coating to the tires to help reduce discolor-
ation of the rubber. If a tire dressing is ap-
plied to the tires, it may react with the coat-
ing and form a compound. This compound
may come off the tire while driving and
stain the vehicle paint.
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the
following precautions:
∙ Use a water-based tire dressing. The coating on the tire dissolves more easily
than with an oil-based tire dressing.
∙ Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help prevent it from entering the tire
tread/grooves (where it would be diffi-
cult to remove).
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11 Index
A
Active noise cancellation Active sound enhancement ......5-132
ActiveRideControl(ARC) .........5-126
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-44
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front
impact air bag system) .........1-51
Airbagwarninglight..........1-64, 2-13
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-64, 2-13
Air cleaner ...................8-16
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-30
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations . . . .10-2, 10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations .........10-2,10-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-29
Heater and air conditioner
controls ..................4-30
Servicing air conditioner ........4-33
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-42
Anchor point locations ............1-27
Antenna ....................4-34
Antifreeze ...................5-130 Anti-lock brake warning light
........2-8
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-120
Armrests.................... .1-7
Audible reminders ..............2-16
Autolightswitch ...............2-49
Automatic Automatic drive
positioner ........3-31,3-32,3-33,3-34
Automatic power window switch . . .2-70
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-28
Automatic door locks .............3-6
Automatic drive
positioner ..........3-31,3-32,3-33,3-34
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) ....................2-9,2-12
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection ............5-91
B
Battery .................5-130,8-13 Charge warning light ...........2-10
Battery replacement .............8-21
Keyfob...................8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-22
Before starting the engine .........5-14
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-15
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-37
Booster seats .................1-40
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-120
Brakefluid .................8-11 Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-24
Brakesystem ..............5-120
Brakewarninglight............2-9
Brakewearindicators.......2-16,8-18
Parking brake operation
........5-22
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-18
Brake Assist ..................5-121
Brakefluid ...................8-11
Brakes......................8-18
Brakesystem ................5 -120
Break-in schedule ..............5 -115
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-53
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-8
Bulb replacement ..............8-24
C
C

apacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
Car phone or CB radio ............4-34
Check tire pressure .............2-30
Childrestraints.......1-20, 1-21, 1-22, 1-25 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System.............1-25
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-22, 1-29, 1-36, 1-40
Top tether strap anchor point
locations................. .1-27
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6

Chimes, audible reminders.........2-16
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-5
Climatecontrolseatswitch.........2-55
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Coldweatherdriving ............5-130
Console box ..................2-66
Console light ..................2-75
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-16
Transmission shif t selector lock
release....................5-20
Control panel and vehicle information
displayinteraction...............2-36
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-30
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-9
Cruisecontrol .................5-57
Cupholders...................2-67
D
Daytime Running Light System .......2-53
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-48 Dimensions and weights
...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-53
Display......................2-17
Door locks ....................3-4
Drivebelt ....................8-15
Drive Mode Selector ..............5-23
Drive positioner,
Automatic..........3-31,3-32,3-33,3-34
Drive Sport Mode Selector ..........5-23
Driving Cold weather driving ..........5-130
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-16
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-4
Drivingthevehicle...............5-16
Dynamic driver assistance switch .....2-59
E
E-call (SOS) Button ..............2-62
Economy - fuel ................5 -117
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-13,6-2
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-18
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Changing engine oil ............8-6
Changing engine oil filter .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Checking engine oil level .........8-6Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Engine cooling system
..........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..........10-2,10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light . . . .2-10
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-15
Engine Block Heater .............5-131
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
EventDatarecorders............10-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-63
Eyeglasscase................ .2-66
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire....................6-3,6-4
F
loormatpositioningaid...........7-8
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-10
Engine coolant ...............8-4
11-2

Vanitymirror................3-28
Mirrors......................3-28
Moonroof ..................2-71,7-7
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-23
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System..................2-44,5-14
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-6
Changing engine oil filter .........8-6
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..........10-2,10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Outsidemirrorcontrol............3-29
Outsidemirrors................3-29
Overhead sunglasses holder ........2-66
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-11
Owner's manual order form ........10-21Owner's manual/service manual order
information ..................10-21
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-22
Parking/parkingonhills.........5 -118
Parkingbrake..................5-22
Personal lights .................2-76
Power Power door locks ...........3-5,3-6
Poweroutlet................2-62
Powerrearwindows...........2-69
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Power steering system .........5-119
Powerwindows..............2-68
Rearpowerwindows...........2-69
Poweroutlet..................2-62
Powersteering................5 -119
Powersteeringfluid..............8-11
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats............1-22, 1-29, 1-36, 1-40
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-22, 1-29, 1-36, 1-40
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-44
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-4
Push starting ..................6-11 R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-34
Rain-sensingautowipersystem......2-47
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test.......................10-20
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) .......5-85
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA) .......5-48
Rear Door Alert .............2-34,2-60
Rear power sunshade ............2-73
Rearpowerwindows............ .2-69
Rearseat.................... .1-5
Rear sun shade ................2-73
RearViewMonitor................4-3
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-48
Recommended Fluids ............10-2
Recorders EventData................ .10-20
Refrigerant recommendation .....10-2,10-7
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-10
Remote Engine Start ..........3-18,5-15
Reporting safety defects (US only) .
. . .10-19
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Childseatbelts .....1-22, 1-29, 1-36, 1-40
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-19
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......1-3
Seatback pockets ...............2-64
11-5

Seat beltChildsafety................ .1-20
Infants and small children ........1-21
InjuredPerson............... .1-15
Largerchildren.............. .1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-11
Pregnant women ..............1-14
Seat belt extenders ............1-19
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
Seatbelts................1-11, 7-8
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-18
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-15
Seat belt extenders ..............1-19
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-14, 2-13
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2
Armrests .................. .1-7
Automatic drive
positioner ........3-31,3-32,3-33,3-34
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-56
Rearseat...................1-5
Security indicator light ............2-15
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-44,5-14
Security systems Vehicle security system .........2-42
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-18
Service manual order form .........10-21
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-33
Shif ting Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-18
Spark plug replacement ...........8-15
Spark plugs ...................8-15 Specifications
.................10-8
Speedometer ................2-4,2-5
Speedometer and odometer ........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight)..........2-75
SRS warning label ...............1-64
Stability control ................5-122
Standard maintenance ..........9-7,9-8
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-14
Jumpstarting.............6-9,8-14
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-4
Push starting ................6-11
Starting the engine ............5-15
Starting the engine ..............5-15
Steering Heated steering wheel ..........2-58
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Powersteeringsystem.........5 -119
Steering wheel .................3-25
Stoplight....................8-24
Storage.....................2-64
Storagetray ..................2-65
Sunglasses case ................2-66
Sunglasses holder ..............2-66
Sunroof ...................2 -71, 7-7
S

unvisors....................3-27
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................... .1-64, 2-13
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ..................... .1-51
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-64
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-44Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system)
.......1-44
Switch Autolightswitch..............2-49
Automatic power window switch . . .2-70
Foglightswitch..............2-54
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch . . . .2-48
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-48
Instrument brightness control .....2-53
Power door lock switch ........3-5, 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-48
Turn signal switch .............2-53
T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ...............2-44,5-14
Three-waycatalyst...............5-4
Tire Flattire..................6-3,6-4
Spare tire ................6-5,8-37
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Tire chains .................8-34
Tire pressure ................8-26
Tirerotation ................8-34
Types of tires ................8-33
Uniform tire quality grading .......10-17
Wheels and tires ..............8-26
Wheel/tire size ...............10-9
11-6