2020 NISSAN MAXIMA navigation

∙ ALWAYS provide information aboutthe proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
∙ ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its
performance, safety, emissions or du-
rability and may even violate govern-
mental regulations. In addition, dam-
age or performance problems
resulting from modifications may not
be covered under NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an af termarket On-Board Di-
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for ex-
ample remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics,
telematics or engine reprogramming,
may cause interference or damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of any af termarket
OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically
approved by NISSAN. The vehicle war-
ranty may not cover damage caused by
any af termarket plug-in device. This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in your ve-
hicle may vary depending on model, trim
level, options selected, order, date of pro-
duction, region or availability. Therefore,
you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or in-
stalled on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at the
time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to
change specifications, performance, design
or component suppliers without notice and
without obligation. From time to time,
NISSAN may update or revise this manual to
provide Owners with the most accurate in-
formation currently available. Please care-
fully read and retain with this manual all re-
vision updates sent to you by NISSAN to
ensure you have access to accurate and up-
to-date information regarding your vehicle.
Current versions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals
and any updates can also be found in the
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL

1. Vent (P. 4-27)
2. Headlight/fog light/turn signalswitch (P. 2-48)
3. Supplemental front-impact air bag
(P. 1-44)
Horn (P. 2-55)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-8)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-17)
5. Paddle shif ters (if so equipped)
(P. 5-16)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-45)
7. Audio controls* Navigation controls*
8. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)
9. Navigation display* Audio display*
10. Front passenger supplemental air
bag (P. 1-44)
11. Glove box (P. 2-64)
12. Passenger supplemental knee air
bag (P. 1-44)
13. Front passenger air bag status
light (P. 1-44)
14. AUX input/USB ports*
15. Heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-29)
16. Shif t lever (P. 5-16)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6Illustrated table of contents

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

1. Vent (P. 4-27)
2. Headlight/fog light/turn signalswitch (P. 2-48)
3. Supplemental front-impact air bag
(P. 1-44)
Horn (P. 2-55)
4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-4) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-8)
Vehicle information display (P. 2-17)
5. Paddle shif ters (if so equipped)
(P. 5-16)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-45)
7. Audio controls* Navigation controls*
8. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)
9. Navigation display* Audio display*
10. Front passenger supplemental air
bag (P. 1-44)
11. Glove box (P. 2-64)
12. Passenger supplemental knee air
bag (P. 1-44)
13. Front passenger air bag status
light (P. 1-44)
14. AUX input/USB ports*
15. Heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-29)
16. Shif t lever (P. 5-16)
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The vehicle information display is located
to the lef t of the speedometer. It displays
such items as:∙ Home
∙ Audio Information
∙ Navigation Information (if so equipped)
∙ Drive Computer Information
∙ Fuel Economy Information
∙ Driving Aids Information
∙ Speed Limit Sign (if so equipped)
∙ Tire Pressure Information ∙ Sport Information (Oil pressure, Trans-
mission Gear Oil Temperature, Digital
Speedometer, Horsepower)
∙ Indicators and Warnings
∙ Vehicle and Meter Display Settings
∙ Cruise Control Status
∙ Odometer/twin trip odometer
∙ Gear Position Indicator (P, R, N, D)
∙ Distance To Empty and Fuel Indicator
∙ Time
∙ Outside Air TemperatureHOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be
changed using the
andbuttons located on the steering wheel.
1SOURCE - Pressing SOURCE with the
ignition ON will display a list of available
audio sources in the vehicle informa-
tion display. The audio sources can
then be selected with the
,
and OK buttons on the steering switch
for direct access.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
Instruments and controls2-17

2OK - Change or select an item in the
vehicle information display.
3— Scroll up or down the vehicle
information menu items. If the vehicle
information display is not showing a
menu with the
buttons,
pressing
orwill change to
the previous/next audio preset.
4— go back or forward
through the vehicle information menu
items or to change from one display
screen to the next. If not within a menu,
pressing lef t or right will also activate a
pop-up icon bar to guide in the screen
selections.
The OK,
andbuttons also
control audio and control panel functions
in some conditions. Most screens and
menus offer instruction prompts of the
steering switch buttons to indicate how to
control the vehicle information display. An
orange cursor is shown to indicate where
you are in the available menu items. A scroll
bar with up and down arrows will appear if
there is more than one page of menu
items. For additional information, refer to
the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s
Manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON or ACC
position the screens that display in the ve-
hicle information display include:
∙ Home
∙ Audio
∙ Navigation (if so equipped)
∙ Drive Computer
∙ Fuel economy
∙ Driving Aids
∙ Speed Limit Sign (if so equipped)
∙ Tire Pressures
∙ Chassis Control
∙ SPORT
∙ Warning Review
∙ Settings
The warnings review title screen will show
how many active warnings exist, or “No
items to review” in the event that no warn-
ings are active. For additional information
on warnings and indicators, refer to “Ve-
hicle information display warnings and in-
dicators” in this section. To control what items display in the vehicle
information display, refer to “Customize
display” in this section.
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Menu itemResult
Low Temperature Alert Allows user to turn the low temperature alert on or off.
Cruise Control Alerts Allows user to turn the Cruise Control Alerts on or off.
Chassis Control Displays the available chassis control options. For addition information, refer to “Integrated Dynamics-control
Module” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Active Trace Control Allows user to turn the Intelligent Trace Control on or off.
Active Engine Brake Allows user to turn the Intelligent Engine Brake on or off.
Customize Display
The customize display menu allows the
user to customize the information that ap-
pears in the vehicle information display.
Menu item Result
Main Menu Selection Displays available screens that can be shown in the vehicle information display.
Home Allows user to turn the home screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Audio Allows user to turn the audio screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Navigation (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the navigation screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Drive Computer Allows user to turn the drive computer screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Fuel Economy Allows user to turn the fuel economy screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Driving Aids Allows user to turn the driving aids screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Speed Limit Sign (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the speed limit sign screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Tire Pressures Allows user to turn the tire pressure screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Chassis Control Allows user to turn the chassis control screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
SPORT Allows user to turn the SPORT screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Car Icon Color Displays available colors of the vehicle shown in the vehicle information display.
ECO Info Settings Displays the available ECO Info settings.
ECO Drive Report Allows user to turn the ECO Drive Report screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
View History Allows user to view the ECO Drive Report history.
Navigation Settings (if so equipped) Displays the available navigation settings.
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Menu itemResult
Alerts Allows user to set available navigation alerts.
View Mode Allows user to change the navigation view mode to “City” or “Arrow.”
Welcome Effect Displays the various welcome effect settings.
Gauges Allows user to turn the gauges effect on or off.
Animation Allows user to turn the animation effect on or off.
Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings allow the user to
change the settings for lights, wipers, lock-
ing, keys, and other vehicle settings.
Menu item Result
Rear Door Alert Displays the available Rear Door Alert options. For additional information, refer to “Rear Door Alert” in this
section.
OFF When selected, no alert or horn will be active.
Horn & Alert When selected, the alert is displayed and the horn sounds.
Alert Only When selected, only the alert is displayed.
Lighting Displays the various lighting settings.
Auto Room Lamp Allows user to turn the auto room lamp on or off.
Accent Lighting (if so equipped) Allows user to adjust the brightness of the accent lights.
Light Sensitivity Allows user to change when the lights illuminate based on the brightness outside the vehicle.
Light Off Delay Allows user to change the duration of time, from 0 to 180 seconds, that the automatic headlights stay on af-
ter the vehicle is shut off.
Turn Indicator Displays the various turn indicator settings.
3 Flash Pass Allows user to turn the 3 flash pass on or off. For additional information, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
Locking Displays the various locking settings.
Ext. Door Switch Allows user to turn the exterior door switch on or off. When turned on, the request switch on the door is
activated.
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