2021 NISSAN MAXIMA belt

This manual was prepared to help you un-
derstand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual
explains details about maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. You will also re-
ceive a separate Customer Care/Lemon
Law Booklet (U.S. only) that will explain
how to resolve any concerns you may
have with your vehicle, and clarif y your
rights under your state's lemon law. Ad-
ditionally, you may receive a separate
NissanConnect
®Owner’s Manual that
will explain the various features and
functions your system may have.
A NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have
any questions, they will be glad to assist
you with the extensive resources available
to them. In addition to factory-installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed by NISSAN
or by a NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for details concerning the particular
accessories with which your vehicle is
equipped. It is important that you familiar-
ize yourself with all disclosures, warnings,
cautions and instructions concerning
proper use of such accessories prior to op-
erating the vehicle and/or accessory. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for details concerning the particular
accessories with which your vehicle is
equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
• NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
•
ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
• ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
• ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap-
propriate child restraint systems.
Preteen children should be seated in
the rear seat.
• ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
• ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Table of
contentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
Index
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..........0-2
Exterior front ....................................0-3
Exterior rear .....................................0-4
Passenger compartment .......................0-5 Instrument Panel
................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ...........0-7
Warning and indicator lights .....................0-9

1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-22)
2. Rear head restraints/headrests (P. 1-11)
3. Rear outboard seat belts withpretensioner(s) (P. 1-11) 4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-43)
5. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags (P. 1-43) 6. Front head restraints/headrests (P. 1-11)
7. Front seat belt with pretensioner(s) and
shoulder height adjuster (P. 1-11, 1-43)
8. Side-impact pressure sensor (driver’s
side shown, front passenger’s side
similar) (P. 1-43)
9. Supplemental air bags (P. 1-43)
10. Seats (P. 1-2)
11. Occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor) (P. 1-43)
12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-22)
13. Rear outboard seat-mounted
side-impact supplemental air bags
(P. 1-43)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LII2659
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
0-2Illustrated table of contents

3.5L 6 cylinder (VQ35DE engine model)
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-4)
2. Drive belt location (P. 8-15)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)
6. Fuse box (P. 8-19)
7. Fuse box/Fusible links (P. 8-19)8. Fusible links (P. 8-19)
9. Battery (P. 8-13)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)
11. Radiator cap (P. 8-4)
12. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
13. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI3419
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

Warning/Indicator
light (red) Name Page
or
Brake warning
light
2-9
Charge warning
light2-10
Engine oil pres-
sure warning light2-10
Master warning
light2-10
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-10
Warning/
Indicator
light (red) Name Page
Security indicator
light
2-10
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-10
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
2-11
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Automatic Emer-
gency Braking
(AEB) with Pedes-
trian Detection
system warning
light 2-11
Front passenger
air bag status
light
2-11
Low tire pressure
warning light
2-12
Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL) 2-13
Master warning
light2-14
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-9

1 Safety-Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................ 1-2Front power seat adjustment .................1-3
Folding rear seat ............................. 1-5
Center armrest ................................1-7
Head restraints/headrests .......................1-7
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ................................. 1-8
Non-adjustable head restraint/
headrest components ....................... 1-8
Remove...................................... 1-9
Install ........................................ 1-9
Adjust ........................................ 1-10
Seatbelts ....................................... 1-11
Precautions on seat belt usage ...............1-11
Seat belt warning light and chime ............1-14
Pregnant women ............................ 1-14
Injured persons .............................. 1-14
Three-point type seat belt with
retractor ..................................... 1-15
Seat belt extenders .......................... 1-19
Seat belt maintenance .......................1-19Child safety
.................................... 1-20
Infants ...................................... 1-20
Small children ................................ 1-21
Larger children ............................... 1-21
Child restraints ................................. 1-22
Precautions on child restraints ..............1-22
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system ............................ 1-24
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ................................ 1-27
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ......................... 1-29
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using LATCH .....................1-32
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using the seat belts .............1-35
Booster seats ............................... 1-40
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..........1-43
Precautions on SRS ......................... 1-43
Supplemental air bag warning labels ........1-64
Supplemental air bag warning light .........1-64

WARNING
• Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries. •
For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the
seat should be upright. Always sit
well back and upright in the seat with
both feet on the floor and adjust the
seat properly. For additional infor-
mation, see “Precautions on seat belt
usage” (P. 1-11).
• Af ter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked. •
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls or
make the vehicle move. Unattended
children could become involved in
serious accidents.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
• Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation. The seat may
move suddenly and could cause loss
of control of the vehicle.
• The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort.
Seat belts are most effective when
the passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seatback
is reclined, the risk of sliding under
the lap belt and being injured is
increased.
ARS1152
SEATS
1-2Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system