2023 NISSAN MAXIMA instrument panel

Some of the information and operations
available on the control panel can also be
viewed and operated on the vehicle infor-
mation display. The vehicle information
display operations can be conducted with
the switches on the steering wheel.
AUDIO
Useorand selecton the
vehicle information display main menu.
The vehicle information display shows the
status for the audio source currently in use.
Some examples of what will be displayed:
• Source
• Artist
• Song
• Album Pushing the SOURCE button will display a
list of available sources to select with the
steering switch controls if the ignition
switch is in the ON position, or cycle
through the available audio sources in
accessory mode.
CONTROL PANEL AND VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY INTERACTION
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NOTE:
The top and bottom few rows of wires on
the rear window are not part of the rear
window defroster system. These wires
make up the antenna for the audio
system.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come
on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
LIC3240
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3241
Type B (if so equipped)
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off automati-
cally. The autolight system can:
• Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail,license plate and instrument panel lights
automatically when it is dark.
• Turn off all the lights when it is light.
• Keep all the lights on for a period of time af ter you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed.
LIC4564
Type C (if so equipped)
LIC4597
Type D (if so equipped)
LIC3188
Type A (if so equipped)
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NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and the
time delay for autolight shutoff can be
adjusted. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display ” (P. 2-17).
To turn on the autolight system:
1.For Type A: Turn the headlight switch to
the AUTO position
O1.
For Type B: Turn the headlight switch to
the AUTO or
positionO1. 2. Place the ignition switch in the ON
position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position and a door is opened and lef t
open, the headlights remain on for a period
of time. If another door is opened while the
headlights are on, then the timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off:
For Type A: Turn the headlight switch to
the OFF,
,orposition.
For Type B: Turn the headlight switch to
the
position.
The headlights will turn on automatically at
twilight or in rainy weather (when the wind-
shield wiper is operated continuously).
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition is continued, the head-
lights will remain on for 5 minutes. Be sure you do not put anything on top
of the autolight sensor located in the top
side of the instrument panel. The auto-
light sensor controls the autolight; if it is
covered, the autolight sensor reacts as
if it is dark out and the headlights will
illuminate. If this occurs while parked
with the engine off and the key in the ON
position, your vehicle's battery could be-
come discharged.LIC4962
Type B (if so equipped)
WHA1170
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Press the “+” button to increase the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
Press the “-” button to decrease the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
1Move the lever up or down until it
latches to signal the turning direction.
When the turn is completed, the turn
signal cancels automatically.
Lane change signal
2Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever
does not latch, to signal a lane change.
Hold the lever until the lane change is
completed.
• Move the lever up or down until the turn signal begins to flash, but the le-
ver does not latch, and release the le-
ver. The turn signal will automatically
flash three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.
NOTE:
The 3 flash pass feature can be disabled.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display ” (P. 2-17).
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– It may not be possible to make anemergency call depending on the
severity of a collision and/or
emergency.
• Park the vehicle in a safe location and
set the parking brake before operat-
ing the Emergency Call (SOS) button.
• Only use this service in case of an
emergency. There may be a penalty
for inappropriate use of the service.
• Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Indi-
viduals who use a pacemaker should
contact the device manufacturer re-
garding any possible effects before
using the system.
• The TCU (Telematics Control Unit) an-
tenna is installed inside the upper
central part of the instrument panel.
An occupant should not get any
closer to the antenna than specified
by the pacemaker manufacturer. The
radio waves from the TCU antenna
may adversely affect the operation
of the pacemaker while using the
NissanConnect® Services.
Making an emergency call
The Emergency Call (SOS) button is located
near the map light.
1. Press the Emergency Call (SOS) button to make an emergency call.
2. When the line is connected, speak to the Response Specialist.
If you want to cancel the emergency call,
press and hold the Emergency Call (SOS)
button for a few seconds.
NOTE:
• Af ter the Emergency Call (SOS) button
is pressed, it may take some time until
the system initiates connection, de-
pending on the technical environment
and whether the TCU (Telematics Con-
trol Unit) is being used by the other
services.
• An indicator light on the Emergency
call (SOS) button shows the readiness
of the emergency support system. If
the indicator light is not illuminated,
pressing the Emergency Call (SOS) but-
ton does not connect your vehicle to
the Response Specialist. The indicator
light blinks while connected to the
NissanConnect® Services Response
Center.
•
Even when the indicator light is illumi-
nated, connection to the NissanConnect®
Services Response Center may not be
possible. If this occurs in an emergency
situation, contact the authorities by other
means.
•To avoid disconnecting the line, keep the
engine running during an emergency
call,ifitissafetodoso.
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1. Type-C USB
2. Type-A USB
There are USB/iPod® charging ports lo-
cated in the rear seat area on the back of
the center console. These ports will charge
compatible devices.
NOTE:
• Only the USB connection port(s) lo-cated below the instrument panel will
allow operation of USB/iPod® devices
through the audio system. • For best results, it is recommended to
use the manufacturer cables, which
are sold separately. A USB Type-A to
USB Type-C adapter (or vice versa) can
also be purchased separately; how-
ever, results may vary. The Rear Door Alert system functions un-
der certain conditions to indicate there
may be an object or passenger in the rear
seat(s). Check the seat(s) before exiting the
vehicle.
The Rear Door Alert system is initially dis-
abled. The driver can enable the system
using the vehicle information display. For
additional information, see “Vehicle infor-
mation display warnings and indicators”
(P. 2-26).
When the system is enabled:
• The system is activated when a rear door
is opened and closed within 10 minutes of
the vehicle being driven. When the driver
door is closed and the system is acti-
vated, a visual message appears in the
vehicle information display. For additional
information, see “Rear Door Alert is acti-
vated” (P. 2-26).
• If a rear door is opened and closed but the vehicle is not driven within approxi-
mately 10 minutes, the system will not be
activated. A rear door must be opened
and closed and the car driven within 10
minutes for the system to activate.
LIC5081
Rear seat area
USB/iPod® CHARGING PORTS (if so
equipped) REAR DOOR ALERT
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•Only certain power outlets are de-
signed for use with a cigarette lighter
unit. Do not use any other power out-
let for an accessory lighter. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
• Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
• Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
• Use power outlets with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
• Avoid using power outlets when the
air conditioner, headlights, or rear
window defroster is on.
• Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned off.
• Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
• When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet. The extended storage switch is used when
the vehicle is in transit from the factory. It is
located in the fuse panel to the lef t of the
steering wheel on the instrument panel. If
any electrical equipment does not operate,
ensure the extended storage switch is
pushed fully in place, as shown.
LDI2758LIC3266
Pulled position
EXTENDED STORAGE SWITCH
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