2023 NISSAN MAXIMA climate control

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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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 ..........2-5
Fuel gauge ...................................2-6
Distance To Empty (DTE) .....................2-6
Eco Drive Report (if so equipped) ............. 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 ..................................... 2-33
Audio ....................................... 2-33
Receiving a call .............................. 2-34Text Messaging (if so equipped)
.............2-35
Navigation System .......................... 2-37
Navigation Swipe to Meter (if so
equipped) ................................... 2-40
Security systems ............................... 2-40
Vehicle security system .....................2-40
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-42
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-43
Switch operation ............................ 2-43
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-44
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................................... 2-45
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-46
Headlight control switch ....................2-46
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ...................................... 2-51
Instrument brightness control ..............2-52
T

urn signal switch ........................... 2-52
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-53
Horn ........................................... 2-53
Climate-controlled seat switches
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-54
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-55
Heated rear seat switches (if so equipped) .....2-56
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) . . . 2-57

The climate-controlled seat warms up or
cools down the front seat by a built-in
heater or ventilates air into the seat. The
climate control switch is located on the
center console.
The climate-controlled seat can be oper-
ated as follows:
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the control knob
OAto the heat side
O1or the cool sideO2. The indicator light
OBon the control knob will illuminate.3. Adjust the desired amount of air using
the control knob. The climate-controlled
seat blower remains on low speed for
approximately 60 seconds af ter turning
the switch on or selecting the desired
temperature.
4. When the vehicle's interior is warmed or cooled, or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn the control knob to the
OFF (center) position. The indicator light
OBon the control knob goes off with the
switch in the OFF (center) position.
To check the air filter for the climate-
controlled seat, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the climate-controlled seats if you or
the occupants cannot monitor seat
temperatures or have an inability to
feel pain in those body parts in contact
with the seat. Use of the climate-
controlled seats by such people could
result in serious injury.
CAUTION
• The battery could run down if the
climate-controlled seat is operated
while the engine is not running.
• Do not use the climate-controlled
seat for extended periods or when no
one is using the seat.
•
Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the
seat may become overheated.
• Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar objects. This may result in
damage to the climate-controlled
seat.
• Any liquid spilled on the seat should
be removed immediately with a dry
cloth.
• The climate-controlled seat has an
air filter. Do not operate the climate-
controlled seat without an air filter.
This may result in damage to the
system.
SIC4334
CLIMATE-CONTROLLED SEAT
SWITCHES (if so equipped)
2-54Instruments and controls

•When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi-
lar materials.
• If any malfunctions are found or the
climate-controlled seat does not op-
erate, turn the switch off and have
the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch,as desired. The indicator light in the
switch will illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and
off. The indicator light will remain on as
long as the switch is on.
3. When the seat is warmed or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the
switch off.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tem-
peratures or have an inability to feel
pain in body parts that contact the
seat. Use of the seat heater by such
people could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
• The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the en-
gine is not running.
• Do not use the seat heater for ex-
tended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
•
Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the
seat may become overheated.
• Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.
• Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.
LIC3037
HEATED SEAT SWITCHES (if so
equipped)
Instruments and controls2-55

CAUTION
• Do not use for anything other than
sunglasses.
• Do not leave sunglasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
CUP HOLDERS
CAUTION
• Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid
is hot, it can scald you or your pas-
senger. Spilled liquid can also dam-
age the seat climate system.
• Use only sof t cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
LIC3182
Front cup holders
LIC2915
Rear cup holders
Instruments and controls2-67

Thebutton will be on the NISSAN
Intelligent Key® if the vehicle has Remote
Engine Start. This feature allows the engine
to start from outside the vehicle.
Vehicles with an automatic climate control
system may default to either a heating or
cooling mode depending on outside and
cabin temperatures. For additional infor-
mation, see “Remote Engine Start with In-
telligent Climate Control” (P. 4-30).
Laws in some local communities may re-
strict or prohibit the use of Remote Engine
Start, or the amount of time a parked ve-
hicle engine may idle. For example, some
laws require a person using Remote Engine Start to have the vehicle in view or may
restrict idling time except in freezing tem-
peratures. Check local regulations for any
requirements.
Other conditions may affect the function of
the Remote Engine Start feature. For addi-
tional information, see “Conditions the Re-
mote Engine Start will not work” (P. 3-19).
Other conditions can affect the perfor-
mance of the Intelligent Key transmitter.
For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” (P. 3-2).
REMOTE ENGINE START
OPERATING RANGE
WARNING
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets un-
attended in your vehicle. Addition-
ally, the temperature inside a closed
vehicle on a warm day can quickly
become high enough to cause a sig-
nificant risk of injury or death to
people and pets. •
Do not use Remote Engine Start in
closed spaces such as a garage.
Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless car-
bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
dangerous. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
CAUTION
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or other strong radio wave
sources are present near the operating
location, the Intelligent Key operating
range becomes narrower, and the Intel-
ligent Key may not function properly.
The Remote Engine Start function can only
be used when the Intelligent Key is within
the specified operating range from the
vehicle.
The Remote Engine Start operating range
is approximately 197 f t (60 m) from the
vehicle.
LPD2995
REMOTE ENGINE START
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-17

REMOTE STARTING THE VEHICLE
To use the Remote Engine Start feature
perform the following:
1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.
2. Press the
button to lock all doors.
3. Within 5 seconds press and hold the
button until the turn signal lights
flash and the tail lamps turn on. If the
vehicle is not within view press and hold
the
button for at least 2 seconds.
The following events will occur when the
engine starts:
• The parking lights will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running.
• The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
• The engine will continue to run for 10 min- utes. Repeat the steps to extend the time
for an additional 10 minutes. For addi-
tional information, see “Extending engine
run time” (P. 3-18).
Press and hold the brake pedal while
switching the ignition to the ON position
before driving. For additional information,
see “Driving the vehicle” (P. 5-16).
EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME
The Remote Engine Start feature can be
extended one time by performing the
steps listed in “Remote starting the vehicle”
in this section. Run time will be calculated
as follows:
• The first 10 minute run time will start when the Remote Engine Start function is
performed.
• The second 10 minutes will start immedi- ately when the Remote Engine Start
function is performed again. For example,
if the engine has been running for 5 min-
utes, and 10 minutes are added, the en-
gine will run for a total of 15 minutes.
• Extending engine run time will bring you to the two Remote Engine Start limit.
A maximum of two Remote Engine Starts,
or a single Remote Engine Start with an
extension, are allowed between ignition
cycles. The ignition switch must be cycled
to the ON position and then back to the
OFF position before the Remote Engine
Start procedure can be used again.
CANCELING A REMOTE ENGINE
START
To cancel a Remote Engine Start, perform
one of the following:
• Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and press
until the parking lights turn off.
• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
• Cycle the ignition switch on and then off.
• The extended engine run time has expired.
• The first 10 minute timer has expired.
• Opening the engine hood.
• Shif ting the vehicle out of P (Park).
• The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the vehicle.
• Pushing the ignition switch without the Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
• Not pressing the brake pedal while press- ing the ignition switch with the Intelligent
Key in the vehicle.
3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments

1.Front defroster button
2. Temperature control dial (driver’s side)/
AUTO button
3. Display screen
4. Temperature control dial (passenger’s
side)/DUAL button
5.
Fresh air intake button 6.
Air recirculation button
7. A/C (air conditioner) button
8. MODE (manual air flow control) button
9.
Fan speed control buttons
10. ON-OFF button
11.
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch
WARNING
• The air conditioner cooling function
operates only when the engine is
running.
• 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.
• Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the inte-
rior air to become stale and the win-
dows to fog up.
NOTE:
• Odors from inside and outside the ve- hicle can build up in the air conditioner
unit. Odor can enter the passenger
compartment through the vents.
• When parking, set the heater and air conditioner controls to turn off air re-
circulation to allow fresh air into the
passenger compartment. This should
help reduce odors inside the vehicle.LHA3575
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic)
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