2023 NISSAN MAXIMA trunk release

WARNING
• Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on the rear seat when it
is in the fold-down position. Use of
these areas by passengers without
proper restraints could result in seri-
ous injury or death in an accident or
sudden stop.
• Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from slid-
ing or shif ting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sud-
den stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
• When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched
position. If they are not completely
secured, passengers may be injured
in an accident or sudden stop.
• Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them
from playing and becoming locked in
the trunk where they could be seri-
ously injured. Keep the car locked,
with the rear seatback and trunk lid
securely latched when not in use, and
prevent children's access to car keys.
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, push the right
side of the fuel-filler door to release.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
•
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.
•Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
af ter the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling
may cause fuel overflow, resulting in
fuel spray and possibly a fire.
• Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has
a built-in safety valve needed for
proper operation of the fuel system
and emission control system. An in-
correct cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury. It
could also cause the
Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light (MIL) to come on.
• Never pour fuel into the throttle body
to attempt to start your vehicle.
• Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable
fuel containers:
– Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
–
Do not use electronic devices when filling.
WPD0454
FUEL-FILLER DOOR
3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be performed from time to time, unless
otherwise specified.
Doors and engine hood:
Check that the
doors and engine hood operate properly.
Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lu-
bricate hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers and
links if necessary. Make sure that the sec-
ondary latch keeps the hood from opening
when the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrica-
tion frequently.
Check that the gas stays or struts properly
and securely hold the hood, trunk, or rear
hatch fully open. If the hood, trunk, or rear
hatch is not held open, have the gas stays
or struts replaced.
Lights*: Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all operating properly and in-
stalled securely. Also check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-
ing the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are
missing, and check for any loose wheel
nuts. Tighten if necessary. Tire rotation*:
Rotate tires at the specified
interval shown in the maintenance
schedule.
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
of ten and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in all
tires, including the spare, to the pressure
specified. Check carefully for damage, cuts
or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
tire pressure sensor: It is recommended
that you replace the TPMS tire pressure
sensor assembly when the tires are re-
placed due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance: If the
vehicle should pull to either side while
driving on a straight and level road, or if you
detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there
may be a need for wheel alignment. If the
steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal
highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet. Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at least
every six months for cracks or other dam-
age. Have a damaged windshield repaired
by a qualified repair facility. It is recom-
mended that you have a damaged wind-
shield repaired by a NISSAN dealer, or a
NISSAN Certified Collision Center. To locate
a collision center in your area, refer to
http://collision.nissanusa.com.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing scheduled maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:
Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort.
Keep the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly
goes down further than normal, the pedal
feels spongy or the vehicle seems to take
longer to stop, have your vehicle checked
Maintenance and schedules9-3

Intelligent Lane Intervention..........5-31
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) .........5-118
Interiorlight ......................2-75
Interiortrunklidrelease..............3-21
ISOFIX child restraints ...............1-23
J
Jumpstarting......................6-9
K
Key fob battery replacement .........8-22
Key..............................3-2
Keylessentry......................3-12 With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-12
Keys.............................3-2 NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-6
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys...........................3-3
L
Labels ..........................10-13
Air conditioner specification label . . . .10-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Emission control information label . . .10-12
Engine serial number .............10-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Tire and Loading Information label . . .10-13 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate .........................10-11
Warning labels (for SRS)
............1-62
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ........5-26
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System.................. .1-23
License plate .....................10-14
Installing the license plate .........10-14
Light........................... .1-62
Airbagwarninglight ..........1-62, 2-11
Brakelight(Seestoplight)..........8-25
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-9
Bulb replacement ................8-25
Charge warning light ..............2-10
Console light ....................2-76
ExteriorandInteriorlights..........8-25
Foglightswitch .................2-53
Foglights......................8-24
Headlight and turn signal switch .....2-46
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-46
Headlights.....................8-24
Interiorlight ....................2-75
Lightbulbs.....................8-24
Low tire pressure warning light ......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light..........................2-27
Personal lights ..................2-76
Security indicator light .............2-11
Spotlights(Seemaplight)..........2-76
Trunklight .....................2-76
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ......................2-8
Lights...........................8-24 Maplights......................2-76 Lock............................
.3-6
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Door locks ..................... .3-4
Gloveboxlock ..................2-66
Power door locks .................3-5
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-21
Loose fuel cap warning ..............2-27
Lowfuelwarninglight...............2-10
Low tire pressure warning light ........2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................... .2-27
Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)......................10-15
M
Maintenance requirements ...........9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Maintenance ......................9-2
General maintenance ..............9-2
Insidethevehicle.................9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outsidethevehicle................9-3
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
Malfunctionindicatorlight........... .2-13
Maplights........................2-76
Memory seat .....................3-30
Meters and gauges ..................2-3
Instrument brightness control ......2-52
Mirrordefroster ...................2-45
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