2023 NISSAN MAXIMA child seat

1Pull the hood lock release handle lo-
cated below the driver side instrument
panel. The hood will spring up slightly.
2Push the lever at the front of the hood
to the side as illustrated with your fin-
gertips and raise the hood.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and
make sure it locks into place.
WARNING
• Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
• If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
WARNING
•
Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle. For
additional information, see “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” (P. 5-4).
• 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.
LPD2613
HOOD TRUNK LID
3-20Pre-driving checks and adjustments

OPENER OPERATION
To open the trunk lid, push the opener
switch.
To close the trunk lid, lower and push the
trunk lid down securely.
NOTE:
You can open the trunk lid with the Intel-
ligent Key. For additional information,
see “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” (P. 3-2).
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. 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. The interior trunk lid release mechanism
provides a means of escape for children
and adults in the event they become
locked inside the trunk.
To open the trunk from the inside, pull the
illuminated release handle until the lock re-
leases and push up on the trunk lid. The
release handle is made of a material that
glows in the dark af ter a brief exposure to
ambient light.
The handle is located inside the trunk com-
partment on the interior of the trunk lid.
INTERIOR TRUNK ACCESS
The trunk can be accessed from the pas-
senger side of the rear seat.
1. Move the front passenger seat to the
most forward position.
2. Open the access cover on the rear par- cel shelf.
3. Push down on the button on the rear parcel shelf.
4.
Fold down the passenger’s side seatback.
For additional information, see “Seats” (P. 1-2).
LPD2707
Instrument panel
WPD0385
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-21

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

WARNING
• Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assis-
tance of others alone in your vehicle.
Pets should also not be lef t alone.
They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
• 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.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
• Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless car-
bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide
is dangerous. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or death. •
If you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive with all
windows fully open, and have the ve-
hicle inspected immediately.
• Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.
• Do not park the vehicle with the en-
gine running for any extended length
of time.
•
Keep the rear vent windows, lif tgates,
doors and trunk lids (if so equipped)
closed while driving, otherwise ex-
haust gases could be drawn into the
passenger compartment. If you must
drive with one of these open, follow
these precautions:
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the
air recirculation but-
ton to off and the fan control dial
to high to circulate the air.
• If electrical wiring or other cable con-
nections must pass to a trailer
through the seal on the trunk lid or
the body, follow the manufacturer's
recommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle. •
The exhaust system and body should
be inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:
a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
d. You have had an accident involv- ing damage to the exhaust sys-
tem, underbody, or rear of the
vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission con-
trol device installed in the exhaust system.
Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst
are burned at high temperatures to help
reduce pollutants.
WARNING
•
The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-
tem are very hot. Keep people, animals
or flammable materials away from the
exhaust system components.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND
DRIVING
5-4Starting and driving

11 Index
A
Activenoisecancellation...........5-125Active sound enhancement .......5-125
ActiveRideControl(ARC)............5 -119
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) ........................ .1-41
Air bag system ...................1-49
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) .................1-49
Air bag warning light, supplemental . . . .1-62
Airbagwarninglight.............. .1-62
Air cleaner housing filter .............8-17
Air cleaner .......................8-17
Air conditioner ....................4-30
Air conditioner operation ..........4-30
Air conditioner specification label . . .10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .........10-2,10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ...........10-2,10-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) .................4-29
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-30
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-33
Alarm system (See vehicle security
system) .........................2-40
Anchor point locations ..............1-26
Antenna ........................4-33
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .......5-114
Antifreeze ......................5-124 Armrests........................
.1-6
Autolightswitch...................2-47
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .....3-27
Automatic door locks ...............3-5
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with Pedestrian Detection ...........5-85
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . .2-12
Automatic.......................2-71 Automaticpowerwindowswitch....2-71
B
Battery replacement ...............8-22
Keyfob.......................8-22
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ...........8-22
Battery ........................5-124 Charge warning light .............2-10
Before starting the engine ...........5-14
Belt(Seedrivebelt) ................8-16
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ............5-37
Booster seats ................... .1-38
Brake Assist .....................5 -115
Brakefluid.......................8-12
Brake system ....................5 -113
Brake..........................5 -114
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .....5-114
Brakefluid.....................8-12
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-25
Brake system ..................5 -113
Brakewarninglight...............2-9 Brakewearindicators ........2-16,8-19
Parking brake operation
..........5-22
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-19
Brakes..........................8-19
Break-in schedule ................5-109
Brightness control .................2-52
Instrument panel ...............2-52
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-9
Bulb replacement .................8-25
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants....................10-2
Car phone or CB radio ..............4-34
Cargo (See vehicle loading
information).....................10-15
Check tire pressure ................2-30
Childrestraints................... .1-19
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
forCHildren)System .............1-23
Precautions on child
restraints..............1-28, 1-34, 1-38
Top tether strap anchor point
locations..................... .1-26
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Cleaningexteriorandinterior .........7-2
Climatecontrolseatswitch..........2-54
Cold weather driving ..............5-124

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
11-4

Mirror...........................3-27Automatic anti-glare inside
mirror.....................3-27,3-28
Heatedmirrors..................3-29
Outsidemirrorcontrol ............3-28
Outsidemirrors .................3-28
Vanitymirror....................3-26
Mirrors..........................3-27
Moonroof ........................2-72
Moving Object Detection (MOD) .......4-23
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.........................5-13
NISSAN Intelligent Key®...............3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ....2-42
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual .......4-2
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . . .10-6
Odometer........................2-4
Oil..............................10-2 Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-7
Changing engine oil ...............8-7
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ............10-2,10-7
Engine oil viscosity ...............10-7 Engine oil
.......................8-6
Outsidemirrorcontrol ..............3-28
Outsidemirrors ...................3-28
Overhead sunglasses holder .........2-66
Overheat.........................6-11 Ifyourvehicleoverheats ...........6-11
Owner's manual order form .........10-23
Owner's manual/service manual order
information......................10-23
P
Parkingbrake.....................5-22
Parking..........................5-22 Parking brake operation ...........5-22
Parking/parkingonhills...........5 -111
Personal lights ....................2-76
Poweroutlet......................2-62
Powersteeringfluid.................8-11
Powersteering....................5 -112
Power............................3-5 Power door locks .................3-5
Poweroutlet....................2-62
Powerrearwindows..............2-70
Powersteeringfluid...............8-11
Powersteeringsystem ...........5 -112
Powerwindows.................2-69
Rearpowerwindows .............2-70
Precautions.......................8-2 Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats..................1-28, 1-34, 1-38 Precautions on child
restraints...............1-28, 1-34, 1-38
Precautionsonseatbeltusage ......1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .......................
.1-41
Precautions when starting and
driving.........................5-4
Push starting ......................6-11
R
Radio...........................4-34
Car phone or CB radio ............4-34
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .......2-44
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test ........................10-22
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) .........5-80
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA).........5-47
Rear Door Alert ....................2-26
Rear power sunshade ...............2-74
Rearpowerwindows ...............2-70
Rearseat ........................ .1-5
Rear sun shade ....................2-74
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch...................2-45
RearViewMonitor...................4-3
Recommended Fluids ...............10-2
Recorders.......................10-22 EventData ....................10-22
Refrigerant recommendation .........10-2
Registering a vehicle in another
country .........................10-11
11-5

Remote Engine Start................3-17
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....10-21
S
Safety............................3-6
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Childseatbelts.......1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-38
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . .10-21
Seat adjustment ....................1-3
Front power seat adjustment ........1-3
Seat belt extenders .................1-18
Seatbeltwarninglight.............. .1-14
Seatbelt.........................1-19 Childsafety.................... .1-19
Infants and small children ......1-19, 1-20
Injuredperson.................. .1-14
Largerchildren................. .1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage ......1-11
Pregnant women .................1-14
Seat belt extenders ...............1-18
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18
Seatbelts................... .1-11, 7-9
Shoulder belt height adjustment .....1-17
Three-pointtypewithretractor......1-15
Seat............................3-30 Memory seat ...............3-30,3-32
Seatback pockets ..................2-64
Seats ........................... .1-2
Adjustment ..................... .1-2
Armrests....................... .1-6
Frontseats..................... .1-2Heatedseats...............2-54,2-55
Rearseat ......................
.1-5
Security indicator light ...............2-11
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start ......2-42
Security systems ..................2-40
Vehicle security system ...........2-40
Self-adjustingbrakes ...............8-19
Service manual order form ..........10-23
Servicing air conditioner .............4-33
Shifting..........................5-17 Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ..........................5-17
Shoulder belt height adjustment .......1-17
Spark plug replacement .............8-16
Spark plugs .......................8-16
Specifications .....................10-9
Speedometer ......................2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight)............2-76
SRS warning label ..................1-62
Stability control ...................5 -115
Standard maintenance ..............9-8
Starting the engine .................5-14
Starting..........................5-14
Before starting the engine ..........
5-14
Jumpstarting................6-9,8-15
Precautions when starting and
driving.........................5-4
Push starting ....................6-11
Starting the engine ...............5-14
Steering wheel ....................3-24
Steering.........................2-57 Heated steering wheel ............2-57 Powersteeringfluid...............8-11
Powersteeringsystem ...........5
-112
Stoplight........................8-25
Storagetray......................2-65
Storage .........................2-64
Sunvisors........................3-26
Sunglasses case ...................2-66
Sunglasses holder .................2-66
Sunroof ..........................2-72
Supplemental air bag warning light .....1-62
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ......................... .1-49
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) ........1-41
Supplemental restraint system ........1-62
Information and warning labels ......1-62
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................... .1-41
Switch ..........................2-47 Autolightswitch.................2-47
Automaticpowerwindowswitch.....2-71
Foglightswitch .................2-53
Hazard warning flasher switch .......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch .....2-46
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-46
Instrument brightness control ......2-52
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch.................2-45
Turn signal switch ................2-52
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