2020 NISSAN MAXIMA immobilizer

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 ...............................2-8
Warning lights ................................2-8
Indicator lights .............................. 2-13
Audible reminders ........................... 2-16
Vehicle information display .....................2-17
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-17
Startup display .............................. 2-18
Drive computer .............................. 2-19
Settings ..................................... 2-19
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-27
Control Panel and vehicle information display
Interaction ..................................... 2-36
Audio ........................................ 2-36Receiving a call
.............................. 2-37
Text Messaging (if so equipped) ..............2-38
Navigation System (if so equipped) ..........2-40
Navigation Swipe to Meter
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-42
Security systems ............................... 2-42
Vehicle security system .....................2-42
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-44
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-45
Switch operation ............................ 2-45
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) ..............................2-47
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch ................2-48
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-48
Headlight control switch .....................2-48
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ...................................... 2-53
Instrument brightness control ...............2-53
T

urn signal switch ........................... 2-53
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-54
Horn ........................................... 2-55
Climate-controlled seat switches
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-55

NAVIGATION SWIPE TO METER (if
so equipped)
Turn-by-turn route guidance can also be
viewed in the vehicle information display by
using Navigation Swipe to Meter. This can
be done by programming a route, touching
the turn-by-turn route icon on the center
display, and swiping towards the general
direction of the vehicle information display.The turn-by-turn route icon will move
across the center display and transfer the
route information to the vehicle informa-
tion display when the vehicle is not moving.
The icon will not move across the screen if
the vehicle is moving over speeds of 4 mph
(7 km/h), yet the information will still trans-
fer to the vehicle information display.
The turn-by-turn route guidance cannot
be transferred to the vehicle information
display if the navigation screen is already
shown or if a warning is present.
For additional information, refer to the
separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.
Your vehicle has two types of security sys-
tems:
∙ Vehicle security system
∙ NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual
and audible alarm signals if someone
opens the doors, trunk, or hood when the
system is armed. It is not, however, a mo-
tion detection type system that activates
when a vehicle is moved or when a vibra-
tion occurs.
LIC4158LIC2930
SECURITY SYSTEMS
2-42Instruments and controls

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of a registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedures:1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po- sition for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position and wait approximately
10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the in-
terference) separate from the regis-
tered key.
If the no start condition reoccurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices. Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Security indicator light
The security indicator light blinks whenever
the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF/LOCK/ACC position.
This function indicates the NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System is operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, the light will remain on
while the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
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If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, seek service for the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ser-
vice as soon as possible. Please bring all
registered keys that you have. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
SWITCH OPERATION
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:
1Intermittent (INT) or (AUTO) — intermit-
tent operation can be adjusted by
turning the knob
A. Also, the intermit-
tent operation speed varies in accor-
dance with the vehicle speed (if so
equipped). (For example, when the ve-
hicle speed is high, the intermittent op-
eration speed will be faster.) Further,
the rain-sensing auto wiper system (if
so equipped) will adjust the speed of
the intermittent operation. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Rain-
sensing auto wiper system” in this sec-
tion.
Type A (if so equipped)
WIC2748
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC3187
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
Instruments and controls2-45

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..........................................3-3
Doors ...........................................3-4
Locking with key ..............................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob .................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .........3-6
Automatic door locks.........................3-6
Child safety rear door lock ....................3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................... 3-7
Operating range ..............................3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...............3-8
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Operation ............3-9
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-13
Warning signals ............................. 3-15
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-16
Remote Engine Start ........................... 3-18
Remote Engine Start operating range .......3-18
Remote starting the vehicle .................3-19
Extending engine run time ..................3-19
Canceling a Remote Engine Start ............3-19 Conditions the Remote Engine Start will
notwork ....................................
3-20
Hood ........................................... 3-21
Trunk lid ........................................ 3-21
Opener operation ........................... 3-22
Interior trunk lid release .....................3-22
Interior trunk access ........................ 3-22
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-23
Opening the fuel-filler door ..................3-23
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-23
Steering wheel ................................. 3-25
Manual operation (if so equipped) ...........3-26
Automatic operation (if so equipped) ........3-26
Sun visors ...................................... 3-27
Vanity mirrors ............................... 3-28
Mirrors ......................................... 3-28
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror ........3-28
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-29
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) .....3-31
Memor
y storage function (key-link) ..........3-32
Memory storage function ...................3-32
Entry/exit function .......................... 3-33
System operation ........................... 3-34

Mechanical key
The Intelligent Key contains the mechani-
cal key, which can be used in case of a
discharged battery.
To remove the mechanical key, release the
lock knob on the back of the Intelligent Key.
To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it
into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob
returns to the lock position.
The mechanical key can be used for opera-
tion in the same way as an ordinary key.
CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key in-
stalled in the Intelligent Key slot.
For additional information, refer to “Doors”
in this section and “Storage” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
Valet hand-off
When you have to leave a key with a valet,
give them the Intelligent Key itself and keep
the mechanical key with you to protect
your belongings.
To prevent the glove box from being
opened during valet hand-off, follow the
procedures below. 1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
2. Lock the glove box with the mechani- cal key.
3. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet and keep the mechanical key with you.
For additional information, refer to “Stor-
age” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM KEYS
You can only drive your vehicle using the
Intelligent Keys which are registered to the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System com-
ponents in your vehicle.
The mechanical key can be used for all the
locks.
Never leave the keys in the vehicle.
Additional or replacement keys:
If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra NISSAN Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System keys. Your existing
key can be duplicated without knowing the
key number. As many as four NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System keys can be used with
one vehicle. You should bring all NISSAN Ve-
hicle Immobilizer System keys that you have
to the NISSAN dealer for registration. This is
because the registration process will erase
the memory of all key codes previously regis-
tered into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System. Af ter the registration process, these
components will only recognize keys coded
into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
during registration. Any key that is not given
to the dealer at the time of registration will no
longer be able to start your vehicle.SPA1951
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-3

CAUTION
Do not allow the immobilizer system
key, which contains an electrical tran-
sponder, to come into contact with wa-
ter or salt water. This could affect sys-
tem function.When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be
opened using the inside or outside door
handles. The doors must be unlocked to
open the doors.
WARNING
∙ Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from unintention-
ally opening the doors, and will help
keep out intruders.
∙ Before opening any door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic. ∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not leave
children, people who require the as-
sistance of others or pets unattended
in your vehicle. Additionally, the tem-
perature inside a closed vehicle on a
warm day can quickly become high
enough to cause a significant risk of
injury or death to people and pets.
DOORS
3-4Pre-driving checks and adjustments

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving..........5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..............5-4
Three-way catalyst ...........................5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)........................................5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover ................5-8
Off-roadrecovery ............................5-9
Rapid air pressure loss .......................5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ..........5-10
Push-button ignition switch .....................5-11
Operating range ............................. 5-12
Push-button ignition switch positions .......5-12
Emergency engine shut off ..................5-13
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge ................................... 5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........5-14
Before starting the engine ......................5-14
Starting the engine ............................. 5-15
Remote Engine Start ........................ 5-15
Driving the vehicle .............................. 5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ........................................ 5-16
Parking brake .................................. 5-22
Drive Mode Selector ............................ 5-23Normal mode
............................... 5-23
Sport mode ................................. 5-23
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) (if so equipped) . . . 5-23 System operation ........................... 5-24
Turning the Traffic Sign Recognition
(TSR) system on and off .....................5-25
System temporarily unavailable .............5-25
System malfunction ......................... 5-25
System maintenance ........................ 5-26
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) .................5-26
LDW system operation ......................5-27
How to enable/disable the LDW system .....5-28
LDW system limitations ......................5-29
System temporarily unavailable .............5-30
System malfunction ......................... 5-30
System maintenance ........................ 5-30
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
(if so equipped) ................................. 5-31
I-LI
system operation ........................ 5-32
How to enable/disable the I-LI system .......5-33
I-LI system limitations .......................5-34
System temporarily unavailable .............5-35
System malfunction ......................... 5-36
System maintenance ........................ 5-36