2021 NISSAN MAXIMA navigation

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its perfor-
mance, safety, emissions or durability
and may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or per-
formance problems resulting from
modifications may not be covered un-
der 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 diagnos-
tics, telematics or engine reprogram-
ming, may cause interference or dam-
age to vehicle systems. We do not
recommend or endorse the use of any
af termarket OBD plug-in devices, un-
less specifically approved by NISSAN.
The vehicle warranty 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, perfor-
mance, 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 information currently
available. Please carefully read and retain
with this manual all revision updates sent
to you by NISSAN to ensure you have ac-
cess to accurate and up-to-date informa-
tion regarding your vehicle. Current ver-
sions of vehicle Owner's Manuals and any
updates can also be found in the Owner
section of the NISSAN website at
https://
owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/
navigation/manualsGuide . If you have
questions concerning any information in
your Owner's Manual, contact NISSAN Con-
sumer Affairs. For contact information, re- fer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PRO-
GRAM page in this Owner’s Manual.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or se-
rious personal injury. To avoid or re-
duce the risk, the procedures must be
followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed
carefully.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL

1. Vent (P. 4-26)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-45) 3. Supplemental front-impact air bag
(P. 1-43)
Horn (P. 2-52) 4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
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. 2-42)
7. Audio controls* Navigation controls* (if so equipped)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Navigation display* (if so equipped) Audio display*
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-61)
11. Glove box (P. 2-61)
12. Front passenger supplemental knee air
bag (P. 1-61)
13. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-54)
14. AUX input/USB ports*
15. Heater and air conditioning controls
(P. 4-31)
16. Shif t lever (P. 5-16)
17. Display Commander* Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC OFF)
switch (P. 2-57)
SPORT mode button (P. 5-22)
18. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-10)
19. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System* Cruise control switches (if so equipped)
(P. 5-54)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-56)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6Illustrated table of contents

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument Panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges .............................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........2-6
Fuel gauge ...................................2-6
Distance To Empty (DTE) ..................... 2-7
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................................2-8
Checking lights ...............................2-9
Warning/Indicator lights (red) ................2-9
Warning/Indicator lights (yellow) .............2-11
Warning/Indicator lights (other) .............2-16
Audible reminders ........................... 2-16
Vehicle information display .....................2-17
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-18
Startup display .............................. 2-18
Drive computer ............................. 2-19
Settings ..................................... 2-19
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-26
Control Panel and vehicle information display
Interaction ..................................... 2-32
Audio ....................................... 2-32
Receiving a call .............................. 2-33
Text Messaging (if so equipped) .............2-34 Navigation System (if so equipped)
..........2-36
Navigation Swipe to Meter
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-39
Security systems ............................... 2-39
Vehicle security system .....................2-39
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-41
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-42
Switch operation ............................ 2-42
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-44
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch ...............2-45
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-45
Headlight control switch ....................2-45
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (Type A) (if so equipped) .............2-50
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system (Type B) (if so equipped) .............2-50
Instrument brightness control ..............2-50
T
urn signal switch ........................... 2-51
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-51
Horn ........................................... 2-52
Climate-controlled seat switches
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-52
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-54
Heated rear seat switches (if so equipped) .....2-55

1. Vent (P. 4-26)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-45) 3. Supplemental front-impact air bag
(P. 1-43)
Horn (P. 2-52) 4. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
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. 2-42)
7. Audio controls* Navigation controls* (if so equipped)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Navigation display* (if so equipped) Audio display*
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-61)
11. Glove box (P. 2-61)
12. Front passenger supplemental knee air
bag (P. 1-61)
13. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-54)
14. AUX input/USB ports*
15. Heater and air conditioning controls
(P. 4-31)
16. Shif t lever (P. 5-16)
17. Display Commander* Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC OFF)
switch (P. 2-57)
SPORT mode button (P. 5-22)
18. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-10)
19. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System* Cruise control switches (if so equipped)
(P. 5-54)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-56)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls

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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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
Instruments and controls2-17

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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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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NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
Turn-by-turn route guidance can be dis-
played on the vehicle information display.
To view turn-by-turn route guidance on the
vehicle information display, use
orand scroll toon the vehicle infor-
mation display menu.
City view
City view shows representation of intersec-
tions with road curvature and
surroundings.
Lane guidance will appear in the lower right
corner if the data is available for that street.
The next turn and the distance to the next
turn are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display. A countdown bar is shown in
the arrow. The bar gets smaller as you get
closer to the next turn.
Arrow view
Lane guidance will appear in the lower right
corner, if the data is available for that street.
A turn direction arrow with an icon indicat-
ing your current route location is displayed.
A countdown bar will be shown on the lef t
side of the vehicle information display. The
bar gets smaller as you get closer to the
next turn.
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