2010 Nissan Maxima Owners Manual

Shoulder belt height adjustment . Three-point type with retractor .

Seat belt warning light. Seatback pockets . Seats

.1-13
.1-16
.1-19
.1-19
.1-13
.1-18
.1-16
.2-13
.2-37

.1-2
.3-29
.1-2
.2-35
.1-5
.2-16

Adjustment. Automatic drive positioner. Front seats . Heated seats . Rear seat.

Security indicator light. Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system), engine start . Self-adjusting brakes . Service manual order form . Servicing air conditioner. Setting button . Shift lock release. Shifting

.2-25, 3-3, 5-9
.8-19
.9-27
.4-48
.4-9, 4-24
.5-16

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .

Shoulder belt height adjustment . Spark plug replacement . Speedometer . SRS warning label . Starting

Before starting the engine. Jump starting . Precautions when starting and driving . Push starting . Starting the engine .

.5-13
.1-18
.8-16
.2-4
.1-53

.5-10
.6-8
.5-2
.6-10
.5-10
10-5

Steering

Heated steering wheel Power steering fluid . Power steering system .

Steering wheel audio control switch . Stop light . Storage . Sun visors . Sunglasses case. Sunroof (see Moonroof) . Supplemental air bag warning light . Supplemental front impact air bag system . Supplemental restraint system

.2-35
.8-11
.5-22
.4-113
.8-26
.2-37
.3-24
.2-38
.2-44
.1-53, 2-14
.1-46

Information and warning labels . Precautions on supplemental restraint system .

Supplemental restraint system (Supplemental air bag system) . Switch

.1-53

.1-39

.1-39

Autolight switch . Automatic power window switch . Fog light switch . Hazard warning flasher switch . Headlight and turn signal switch . Headlight control switch . Power door lock switch . Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch. Turn signal switch . Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. Windshield wiper and washer switch .

.2-30
.2-43
.2-32
.2-33
.2-28
.2-29
.3-5

.2-27
.2-32

.2-36
.2-26

10-6

.2-5

.2-5

Tachometer Temperature gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge .

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

.2-25, 3-3, 5-9
.5-2

Flat tire . Spare tire . Tire and Loading Information label . Tire chains . Tire placard. Tire pressure . Tire rotation. Types of tires . Uniform tire quality grading . Wheels and tires. Wheel/tire size.

.6-2
.6-3, 8-41
.9-11
.8-38
.9-11
.8-30
.8-38
.8-37
.9-24
.8-30
.9-8

Tire pressure

Low tire pressure warning light .

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . Top tether strap child restraint Towing

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

HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver.

Transceiver

Transmission

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid .

.2-12
.5-3
.1-25

.9-23
.6-11
.9-19
.9-16

.2-52

.8-11

.5-11
.5-16

Driving with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . Selector lever lock release .

Travel (See registering your vehicle in another country) Trip odometer . Trunk access through the rear seat . Trunk lid lock opener lever. Trunk light Turn signal switch .

.9-9
.2-4
.1-5, 1-6
.3-19
.2-52
.2-32

Uniform tire quality grading . USB interface

Audio file operation . Video file operation .

.9-24

.4-87, 4-88
.4-90

.3-25
.8-15
.9-8
.2-36
.5-24
.9-9

Vanity mirror . Variable voltage control system . Vehicle dimensions and weights . Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. Vehicle identification . Vehicle identification number (VIN) (Chassis number) . Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . Vehicle loading information . Vehicle recovery . Vehicle security system . Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi- lizer system), engine start

.9-9
.9-9
.9-12
.6-13
.2-24

.2-25, 3-3, 5-9

. Ventilators . Visors . Voice recognition system .

.4-40
.3-24
.4-144

Warning

Rear power windows .

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper blades.

.2-43
.2-26

.2-26
.8-18

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

.1-53, 2-14
.2-10, 2-11
.2-11
.2-11
.2-12
.2-33
.2-13, 2-23
.2-12
.2-23
.1-48
.2-13
.2-24
.1-53

.2-10
.2-10

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 .

.2-26
.9-8
.8-30
.9-8

.9-9
.8-12

.2-43
.2-43
.2-42

10-7

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. Fol- low these recommendations for the future reli- ability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in vehicle damage or shortened engine life.

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 Engine oil with API Certification Mark c Viscosity SAE 5W-30
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. COLD TIRE PRESSURE: See Tire and Loading Information label. The label is typically located on the driver side center pillar or on the driver(cid:146)s door. For additional information, see (cid:147)Wheels and tires(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Main- tenance and do-it-yourself(cid:148) section of this manual.

GAS STATION INFORMATION

RECOMMENDED FUEL: NISSAN recommends the use of premium un- leaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96). If unleaded premium gaso- line is not available, you may use unleaded regu- lar gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87
AKI number (Research octane number 91), but you may notice a decrease in performance. However, for maximum vehicle perfor- mance, the use of unleaded premium gaso- line is recommended.

CAUTION

c Using a fuel other than that specified the emission could adversely affect 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.

c Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can damage the fuel system components and is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle lim- ited warranty.

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Printed in U.S.A.

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OWNER'S MANUAL

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

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

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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 Owner(cid:146)s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil- iarity with controls and maintenance require- ments, assisting 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 comfortable trip for you and your passengers!