2021 NISSAN MAXIMA wheel

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent
weight shif ts that could affect the
balance of your vehicle. When the ve-
hicle is loaded, drive to a scale and
weigh the front and the rear wheels
separately to determine axle loads.
Individual axle loads should not ex-
ceed either of the Gross Axle Weight
Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle
loads should not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These
ratings are given on the vehicle cer-
tification label. If weight ratings are
exceeded, move or remove items to
bring all weights below the ratings.
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission
damage.
• Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never backward.
• Never tow your front wheel drive ve-
hicle with the front tires on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious
and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
• DO NOT tow any continuously vari-
able transmission vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground (flat tow-
ing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal
transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
• For emergency towing procedures
see “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P. 6-12).
Continuously Variable
Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continu-
ously variable transmission, an appropriate
vehicle dolly MUSTbe placed under the
towed vehicle's drive wheels. Alwaysfollow
the dolly manufacturer's recommenda-
tions when using their product.
TOWING A TRAILER
10-18Technical and consumer information

DOT (Department of Transportation) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where appli-
cable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature
A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rat-
ing based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades repre-
sent the tire's ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include ac-
celeration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics. Temperature A, B and C
The temperature grades are A (the high-
est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-
tance to the generation of heat, and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tem-
perature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and ex-
cessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Mo-
tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat build-up and
possible tire failure.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Technical and consumer information10-19

Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system). . .1-51Front and rear sonar system.......5-116Front power seat adjustment........1-3Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket...............2-61FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-110Fuel gauge................. .2-6Fuel octane rating.............10-5Fuel recommendation.......10-2, 10-3Fuel-filler cap................3-23Fuel-filler lid.................3-23Loose fuel cap warning..........2-27Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-109Fuel gauge................... .2-6Fuel-filler door.................3-22Fuses.......................8-19Fusible links..................8-20
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Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.........2-73,2-74,2-76,2-77Gas cap.....................3-23Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Fuel gauge................. .2-6Odometer.................. .2-5Speedometer................2-4Tachometer.................2-5
Trip odometer................2-5General maintenance.............9-2Glove box................... .2-62Glove box lock.................2-62
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Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-7Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-45Headlight control switch..........2-45Headlights...................8-23Heated rear seats...............2-55Heated seat switches............2-54Heated seats..............2-52, 2-54Heated steering wheel............2-56Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
...............4-28Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-29Heater operation.............4-30Heater and air conditioner
(automatic)...................4-28HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.........2-73,2-74,2-76,2-77Hood.......................3-20Horn...................... .2-52
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Ignition Switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-10Immobilizer system..........2-41, 5-14
Important vehicle information label. . .10-11In-cabin microfilter..............8-17Increasing fuel economy..........5-110IndicatorNISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator
...................5-13Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
................... .2-8Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.....3-27Instrument brightness control.......2-50Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-2Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-50Integrated Dynamics-control Module. .5-115Intelligent Around View Monitor......4-10Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC).......5-56Intelligent Drive Alertness (I-DA)......5-106Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB).......5-115Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)..................... .5-95Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............3-8Key operation................3-9Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-13Troubleshooting guide..........3-16Warning signals...............3-16Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI).....5-30Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC).......5-115Interior light...................2-71Interior trunk lid release...........3-21ISOFIX child restraints.............1-24
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SeatMemory seat.............3-30, 3-32Seat adjustmentFront power seat adjustment.......1-3Seat beltChild safety.................1-20Infants and small children.....1-20,1-21Injured person................1-14Larger children...............1-21Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-11Pregnant women..............1-14Seat belt extenders............1-19Seat belt maintenance..........1-19Seat belts................1-11,7-8Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-18Three-point type with retractor.....1-15Seat belt extenders..............1-19Seat belt warning light.........1-14,2-10Seatback pockets...............2-61SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Armrests....................1-7Front seats..................1-2Heated seats............2-52, 2-54Rear seat.................. .1-5Security indicator light............2-10Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-41, 5-14Security systems
Vehicle security system.........2-39Self-adjusting brakes.............8-18Service manual order form........10-22Servicing air conditioner...........4-32
Shif tingContinuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
.....................5-17Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-18Spark plug replacement...........8-16Spark plugs...................8-16Specifications................ .10-8Speedometer................. .2-4Spotlights (See map light)..........2-72SRS warning label...............1-64Stability control................5-113Standard maintenance............9-8Starting
Before starting the engine........5-14Jump starting.............6-9, 8-15Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting................6-11Starting the engine............5-14Starting the engine..............5-14Steering
Heated steering wheel..........2-56Power steering fluid............8-11Power steering system.........5-112Steering wheel.................3-24Stop light....................8-24Storage.................... .2-61Storage tray..................2-62Sun visors....................3-26Sunglasses case...............2-63Sunglasses holder..............2-63Sunroof..................2-68, 7-7Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-64, 2-10
Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................... .1-51Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-64Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-43Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-43Switch
Autolight switch..............2-46Automatic power window switch. . .2-67Fog light switch...............2-51Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-45Headlight control switch.........2-45Instrument brightness control.....2-50Power door lock switch..........3-6Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch................... .2-45Turn signal switch.............2-51
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Tachometer...................2-5Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start...............2-41, 5-14Three-way catalyst...............5-4TireFlat tire................. .6-3, 6-4Spare tire................6-5, 8-37Tire and Loading Information label. .10-12
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Tire chains.................8-34Tire pressure................8-26Tire rotation.................8-34Types of tires................8-33Uniform tire quality grading.......10-19Wheel/tire size...............10-9Wheels and tires..............8-26Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-12Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)...................... .5-5Towing
4-wheel drive models...........6-13Flat towing................ .10-18Trailer towing...............10-18Towing a trailer................10-18Towing your vehicle..............6-12Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........5-22Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
.......2-73,2-74,2-76,2-77TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid
......................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-16Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country)................... .10-10Trip odometer..................2-5Trunk access through the rear
seat.................... .1-5, 3-22Trunk lid lock opener lever..........3-21Trunk light....................2-73Turn signal switch...............2-51
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Uniform tire quality grading........10-19USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........4-32
V
Vanity mirror..................3-27Vehicle dimensions and weights......10-9Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch..................... .2-57Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-113Vehicle identification............10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN). . . .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)..............10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate......................10-10Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-41, 5-14Vehicle information display.........2-17Vehicle loading information........10-14Vehicle recovery.............6-13,6-14Vehicle security system...........2-39Vehicle security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start
...............2-41, 5-14Vents......................4-26Visors......................3-26
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Warning
Air bag warning light........1-64, 2-10Battery charge warning light......2-10Brake warning light.............2-9Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-10Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Loose fuel cap warning..........2-27Low fuel warning light. . . .2-10, 2-14, 2-27Low tire pressure warning light.....2-12Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-27Seat belt warning light.......1-14,2-10Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-64, 2-10Vehicle security system.........2-39Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-64Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-8Warning lights..................2-8Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders................... .2-8Audible reminders.............2-8Indicator lights................2-8Warning lights................2-8Weights (See dimensions and weights). .10-9Wheel/tire size.................10-9Wheels and tires................8-26When traveling or registering in another
country.................... .10-10
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
NISSAN recommends the use of unleaded
premium gasoline with an octane rating of
at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number
(Research octane number 96). If unleaded
premium gasoline is not available, you may
use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of at least 87 AKI number (Re-
search octane number 91), but you may
notice a decrease in performance.
CAUTION
• Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect
the warranty coverage.
• Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because
this will damage the three-way
catalyst.
• Do not use a fuel containing more
than 15% ethanol in your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed to run on a
fuel containing more than 15% etha-
nol. Using a fuel containing more
than 15% ethanol in a vehicle not spe-
cifically designed for a fuel contain-
ing more than 15% ethanol can ad-
versely affect the emission control devices and systems of the vehicle.
Damage caused by such fuel is not
covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
• Do not use fuel that contains the oc-
tane booster methylcyclopentadi-
enyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
Using fuel containing MMT may ad-
versely affect vehicle performance
and vehicle emissions. Not all fuel
dispensers are labeled to indicate
MMT content, so you may have to
consult your gasoline retailer for
more details. Note that Federal and
California laws prohibit the use of
MMT in reformulated gasoline.
• U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be
identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common ab-
breviation or the appropriate per-
centage for that region.
For additional information, see “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
(P. 10-2).
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
For additional information, see “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
(P. 10-2).
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
Refer to the Tire and Loading Information
label.
The label is typically located on the driver
side center pillar or on the driver's door. For
additional information, see “Wheels and
tires” (P. 8-26).
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the break-in procedure
recommendations for the future reliability
and economy of your new vehicle. For ad-
ditional information, see “Break-in sched-
ule” (P. 5-109). Failure to follow these recom-
mendations may result in vehicle damage
or shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION