2021 NISSAN MAXIMA display

Have the VDC system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or
accelerating, but this is normal.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-17).
Front fog light indicator
light (green) (if so
equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on. For
additional information, see “Fog light
switch” (P. 2-51).
High Beam Assist indicator
light (green)
This indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beams selected. This indicates that the
high beam assist is operational.For additional information, see “Headlight
and turn signal switch” (P. 2-45).
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This blue light comes on when the head-
light high beams are on and goes out when
the low beams are selected.
Side light and headlight
indicator light (green)
The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or head-
lights are on (not including the Daytime
Running Lights system or signature lights).
If the headlight switch is in the AUTO posi-
tion, the side light and headlight indicator
light will illuminate when the headlights
turn on. For additional information, see
“Headlight and turn signal switch” (P. 2-45).
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights (green)
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a disc brake pad requires
replacement, it makes a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion, whether or not the brake pedal is de-
pressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver's
door is opened if the headlights or parking
lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off or to
AUTO before leaving the vehicle.
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NISSAN Intelligent Key® door
chime
The Intelligent Key door chime sounds if
any one of the following improper opera-
tions is found.
• The Intelligent Key is lef t inside the vehiclewhen locking the doors.
• The Intelligent Key is taken outside the vehicle when operating the vehicle.
When the chime sounds, be sure to check
both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key Sys-
tem. For additional information, see
“NISSAN Intelligent Key®” (P. 3-2).
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 Temperature
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HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be
changed using theandbuttons 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.
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,
pressingorwill 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 (if so equipped)
• 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, see “Vehicle
information display” (P. 2-17).
To control what items display in the vehicle
information display, see “Customize dis-
play ” (P. 2-21).
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DRIVE COMPUTER
The Drive Computer displays driving and
average trip information, and can be ac-
cessed from the startup display on the ve-
hicle information display. Select the Drive
Computer icon, and press the OK button.
To reset the driving and average trip infor-
mation, use the
orbutton to
select which item to reset, or select Reset
All. Select YES, and press the OK button to
reset information history.
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the
information displayed in the vehicle infor-
mation display as well as the model for
several vehicle functions:
• Driver Assistance
• Customize Display
• Vehicle Settings
• Maintenance
• Clock
• TPMS Settings
• Unit/Language
• Key-Linked Settings (if so equipped)
• Factory Reset
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Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the various driving aids and assistance options.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu itemExplanation
Lane Displays the available lane options. Lane Departure Warning Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-25).
Lane Departure Prevention Allows user to turn Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system on or off when the engine is running. System will reset to of f
af ter every ignition cycle. For additional information, see “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) (P. 5-30).
Blind Spot Allows user to turn the blind spot feature on or off. For additional information, see “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-36) and “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P. 5-45).
Speed Limit Sign Allows user to turn the Speed Limit Sign feature on or off. For additional information, see "Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)” (P. 5-22).
Parking Aids Displays the available parking aids. For additional information, see “Front and rear sonar system” (P. 5-116). Sensor Allows user to turn the sensor on, off, or front only.
Display Allows user to turn the display on or off.
Volume Allows user to adjust the volume to Low/Med./High.
Range Allows user to adjust the range to Near/Mid./Far.
Emergency Brake Displays the available emergency braking options. Front Allows user to turn the front emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection” (P. 5-85) and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P. 5-95).
Rear Allows user to turn the rear emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see “Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-80).
Driver Attention Alert Allows user to turn the driver attention feature on or off. For additional information, see “Intelligent Driver Alertness (I- DA)”
(P. 5-106).
Timer Alert Allows user to set or reset an alert at a specific time interval.
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, see “Integrated Dynamics-control Module” (P. 5-115). Active Trace Control Allows user to turn the Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) on or off.
Active Engine Brake Allows user to turn the Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) on or off.
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Customize Display
The customize display menu allows the user to customize the information that appears in the vehicle information display.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu itemExplanation
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 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 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 Displays the available navigation settings.
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.
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Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings allow the user to change the settings for lights, wipers, locking, keys, and other vehicle settings.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu itemExplanation
Rear Door Alert Displays the available Rear Door Alert options. For additional information, see “Rear Door Alert” (P. 2-58).
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 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, see “Headlight and turn signal switch”
(P. 2-45).
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 acti-
vated.
Selective Unlock Allows user to turn the selective unlock feature on or off. When turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked
af ter the door unlock operation. When the door handle request switch on the driver’s or front passenger’s
side door is pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All the doors can be un-
locked if the door unlock operation is performed again within 1 minute. When this item is turned off, all the
doors will be unlocked af ter the door unlock operation is performed once.
Answer Back Horn Allows user to turn answer back horn on or off. When turned on, the horn will chirp and the hazard indicators
will flash twice when locking the vehicle with the Intelligent Key.
Auto Door Unlock Displays available options for the auto door unlock.
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Menu itemExplanation
OFF Doors will have to be manually unlocked.
Ignition OFF Doors will unlock when the ignition is turned off.
Shif t into Park Doors will unlock when the vehicle is shif ted into Park.
Wipers Displays the various wipers settings. For additional information, see “Wiper and washer switch” (P. 2-42).
Speed Dependent Allows user to turn the speed dependent feature on or off.
Rain Sensor Allows user to turn the rain sensor feature on or off.
Driving Position Displays the various driving position settings.
Exit Seat Slide Allows user to turn the exit seat slide on or off. For additional information, see “Memory seat” (P. 3-30).
Exit Steering Up Allows user to turn the exit steering up on or off. For additional information, see “Memory seat” (P. 3-30).
Remote Engine Start Allows user to turn the Remote Engine Start feature on or off. When turned on, the engine can be restarted
remotely. For additional information, see “Remote Engine Start” (P. 3-18).
Maintenance
The maintenance menu allows the user to set reminders for various vehicle maintenance items.
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. For additional informa-
tion, see “Changing wheels and tires” (P. 8-34). Many factors including tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and road conditions
affect tire wear and when tires should be replaced. Setting the tire replacement indicator for a certain driving distance does not
mean your tires will last that long. Use the tire replacement indicator as a guide only and always perform regular tire checks.
Failure to perform regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks could result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could
occur and may lead to a collision, which could result in serious personal injury or death.
Menu item Explanation
Maintenance Displays various maintenance reminder options.
Oil and Filter Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Tire Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
Other Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.
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