2006 Nissan Maxima Owners Manual

.5-6
.6-6
.5-2
.6-8
.5-6

.4-8
.4-8

.2-27
.8-11
.5-17
.4-33
.8-28
.2-31
.3-15
.2-31
.2-31

Sunroof Supplemental air bag warning light . Supplemental front impact air bag system . Supplemental restraint system

.2-39
.1-50, 2-12
.1-42

Information and warning labels. Precautions on supplemental restraint system .

Supplemental restraint system (Supplemental air bag system). Switch

.1-49

.1-35

.1-35

.2-22
Autolight switch . .2-38
Automatic power window switch . .2-24
Fog light switch . .2-25
Hazard warning flasher switch . .2-20
Headlight and turn signal switch. .2-21
Headlight control switch . .5-4
Ignition switch . Power door lock switch . .3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch . Traction control system (TCS) off switch . Turn signal switch. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . Windshield wiper and washer switch .

.2-28
.2-24

.2-28
.2-19

.2-20

Tachometer . Temperature gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge .

Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system), engine start . Three-way catalyst .

.2-5

.2-5

.2-17, 3-2, 5-5
.5-2
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Tire

Flat tire . Spare tire. Tire chains. Tire placard . Tire pressure . Tire rotation . Types of tires . Uniform tire quality grading. Wheels and tires . Wheel/tire size . Tire pressure display . Tire rotation maintenance reminder . Top tether strap child restraint . Towing

.6-2
.6-3, 8-44
.8-41
.9-11
.8-33
.8-41
.8-40
.9-20
.8-33
.9-8
.4-5
.4-5
.1-26

Flat towing. Tow truck towing . Towing load/specification . Trailer towing .

Traction control system (TCS) off switch . Transceiver

HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver .

.9-19
.6-10
.9-16
.9-15
.2-28

.2-44

Transmission

Driving with automatic transmission. Driving with manual transmission . Selector lever lock release .

Travel (See registering your vehicle in another country) . TRIP button . Trip button

Control panel buttons.

Trip odometer . Trunk access through the rear seat . Trunk lid lock opener lever . Trunk light . Turn signal switch. 10-6

.5-7
.5-11
.5-10

.9-9
.4-3, 4-9

.4-3, 4-9
.2-4
.1-6
.3-9
.2-44
.2-24

Low washer fluid warning light. Passenger air bag and status light. Seat belt warning light . Vehicle security system. Warning labels (for SRS). Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders . Warning lights. Washer switch

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Weights (See dimensions and weights) . Wheels and tires . Wheel/tire size . When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country . Window washer fluid . Windows

Locking passengers(cid:146) windows . Power rear windows . Power windows . Rear power windows .

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper

.2-12
.1-44
.2-12
.2-15
.1-49

.2-10
.2-10

.2-19
.9-8
.8-33
.9-8

.9-9
.8-13

.2-38
.2-38
.2-37
.2-38
.2-19

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper blades .

.2-19
.8-20

Uniform tire quality grading.

.9-20

.3-15
.9-8
.2-28
.5-20
.4-12
.9-9

Vanity mirror . Vehicle dimensions and weights . Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . Vehicle electronic system . Vehicle identification . Vehicle identification number (VIN) .9-9
(Chassis number). .9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . Vehicle loading information. .9-12
.6-11, 6-12
Vehicle recovery . Vehicle security system. .2-15
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system), engine start . Visors .

.2-17, 3-2, 5-5
.3-15

Warning

Air bag warning light. Anti-lock brake warning light . Battery charge warning light . Brake warning light . Door open warning light . Engine oil pressure warning light Hazard warning flasher switch . Low fuel warning light

.1-50, 2-12
.2-10
.2-11
.2-11
.2-11
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MEMO

MEMO

MEMO

MEMO

MEMO

MEMO

See (cid:147)Engine oil and oil filter recommendation(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Technical and consumer information(cid:148) sec- tion of this manual. TIRE COLD PRESSURE: See tire placard. RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCEDURE: During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle use, follow the recommendations outlined in the (cid:147)BREAK-IN SCHEDULE(cid:148) information found in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section of this manual. Follow these recommendations for the future re- liability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in vehicle damage or shortened engine life.

GAS STATION INFORMATION

RECOMMENDED FUEL: Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91).

improved performance, NISSAN recom- For mends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI number (Research octane number 96).

CAUTION

c Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage.

c Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, because this will damage the three-way catalyst.

For additional information, see (cid:147)Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants in the (cid:147)Technical and consumer information(cid:148) section. RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL: c API Certification Mark c API grade SL, Energy Conserving c ILSAC grade GF-III c 5W-30 Viscosity preferred

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QUICK REFERENCE

Engine coolant 8-7

1. 2. Window washer fluid 8-13
3. 4.

Engine oil 8-8
Passenger supplemental front impact air bag 1-35
Audio system 4-20; Air conditioner 4-17
Supplemental side-impact air bag 1-35
Front seats 1-2
Spare tire 6-2
Fuel-filler door release 3-11; Fuel recom- mendation 9-3

5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

10. Keys 3-2
11. Supplemental side-impact air bag 1-35
12. Seat belts 1-10
13. 14. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag

Trunk release 3-9

1-35

15. Driver supplemental front impact air bag

1-35

16. Hood release 3-9
17. Meters and gauges 2-3

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FOREWORD

READ FIRST(cid:151)THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties cov- ering your vehicle. The (cid:147)NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide(cid:148) explains details about maintaining and servicing your ve- hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state(cid:146)s lemon law. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, they will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them.

Before driving your vehicle please read this Own- er(cid:146)s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, as- sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- MINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and complete trip for you and your passengers! c NEVER drive under the influence of al-

cohol or drugs.

c ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions. c ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro- priate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat.

c ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

c ALWAYS review this owner(cid:146)s manual for

important safety information.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or per- formance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.

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WHEN READING THE MANUAL

This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice and with- out obligation. 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 serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moder- ate personal injury or damage to your ve- hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro- cedures must be followed carefully.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de- fects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

' 2005 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

GARDENA, CALIFORNIA

All rights reserved. No part of this Owner(cid:146)s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gar- dena, California.

APD1005
If you see this symbol, it means (cid:147)Do not do this(cid:148) or (cid:147)Do not let this happen.(cid:148)

If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra- tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration.

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES . . . Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Con- sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number: For U.S. customers 1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information: (cid:150) Your name, address, and telephone number (cid:150) Vehicle identification number (attached to the top of the instrument panel on the driver(cid:146)s side)

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 191
Gardena, California 90248-0191

You can write to NISSAN with the information at: For U.S. customers

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

(cid:150) Date of purchase (cid:150) Current odometer reading (cid:150) Your NISSAN dealer(cid:146)s name (cid:150) Your comments or questions OR

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

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Table of Contents

Illustrated table of contents

Safety(cid:151)Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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0 Illustrated table of contents

Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9

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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS

1. 2. 3. 4.

5.

6. 7. 8.

Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-26) Rear head restraint (P. 1-8) Rear seat belts (P. 1-10) Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag (P. 1-35) Supplemental side impact air bags (P. 1-35) Front head restraint (P. 1-8, P. 1-9) Front seat belts (P. 1-10) Supplemental front impact air bags (P. 1-35) Seats (P. 1-2)

9. 10. Occupant classification sensor

(pressure sensor) (P.1-42)

11. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-48) 12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) (P. 1-25)

See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

Engine hood (P. 3-9)

1. 2. Headlight and turn signal switch

(P. 2-20) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)

3. 4. Windshield wiper and washer switch

(P. 2-19)

5. Windshield (P. 8-20) 6. 7. 8.

Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-39) Power windows (P. 2-37) Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2) 9. Mirrors (P. 3-16) 10. Tire pressure (P. 9-11) 11. Flat tire (P. 6-2) 12. Tire chains (P. 8-41) 13. Cornering light (P. 2-20) 14. Fog light switch (P. 2-20) 15. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-11) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. 2.

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-20) Rear sun shade (if so equipped) (P. 2-41) Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-11) Trunk lid (P. 3-9) Vehicle loading (P. 9-12) Tie-down/towing hook (P. 6-12) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30) Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-12, P. 9-3) Fuel-filler door (P. 3-11)

9. 10. Child safety locks (P. 3-5) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

3. 4.

1. Glove box (P. 2-33) 2.

Automatic anti-glare inside mirror (P. 3-16) Sun visors (P. 3-15) Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-42, P. 2-20) Front seat (P. 1-2) Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-39) Rear console (P. 2-35) Rear seat (P. 1-6) Rear cup holders (P. 2-32)

5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Front console (P. 2-34) 11. Front cup holders (P. 2-32) 12. Park brake, parking on hills

(P. 5-12, P. 5-16)

13. HomeLinkT (P. 2-44) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1.

Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch (P. 2-20)

2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) 3. Windshield wiper/washer switch

4. 5. 6.

(P. 2-19) Center and side ventilators (P. 4-16) Security indicator light (P. 2-15) Display screen/Navigation system* (P. 4-2, P. 4-7) Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-44) Audio system controls (P. 4-20) Climate controls (P. 4-17)

7. 8. 9. 10. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-35)

11. Glove box (P. 2-33) 12. Power outlet (P. 2-29) 13. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-25) 14. Cruise control main/set switches

(P. 2-25)

15. Driver supplemental air bag/horn

(P. 1-35, P. 2-26)

16. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls

(P. 3-13)

17. Steering wheel switch for audio control

and BluetoothT hands-free phone system (P. 4-33, 4-35)

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18. Traction control system (TCS) off switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-28) Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-27) Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-28) 19. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-17) 20. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-24) 21. Heated seat switches (if so equipped)

(P. 2-26)

22. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-41)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own- er(cid:146)s Manual (if so equipped). See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11) Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8) Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)

1. 2. 3. 4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)

5. 6. 7. 8.

(P. 8-12) Air cleaner (P. 8-16) Battery (P. 8-13) Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22) Transmission dipstick (A/T models) (P. 8-11) Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)

9. 10. Radiator cap (P. 8-7) 11. Drive belt location (P.8-15) 12. Fuse block (P. 8-22) 13. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

(P. 8-13)

14. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7) NOTE: Engine cover removed for clarity. See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name

or

or

Anti-lock brake warning light

Automatic transmission check warning light (if so equipped)

Brake warning light

Charge warning light

Door open warning light

Page

2-10

2-11

2-11

2-11

2-11

Warning

light

Name

Engine oil pres- sure warning light

Low fuel warn- ing light

Low windshield washer fluid warning light

Seat belt warn- ing light and chime

Supplemental air bag warning