Nissan Maxima (2022 year). Manual in english — page 25

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Brake fluid is poisonous and should
be stored carefully in marked con-
tainers out of reach of children.

CAUTION

Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid
is spilled, immediately wash the sur-
face with water.

Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the
brake fluid is below the MIN line

O

B

, the

brake warning light will illuminate. Add
brake fluid up to the MAX line

O

A

. For addi-

tional information on recommended type
of brake fluid, see “Recommended fluids/
lubricants and capacities" (P. 10-2).

If the brake fluid must be added frequently,
the brake system should be thoroughly
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR

Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir pe-
riodically. Add windshield-washer fluid when
the “Low Washer Fluid” warning message
shows on the vehicle information display.
To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir,
lift the cap off the reservoir and pour the
windshield-washer fluid into the reservoir
opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for
better cleaning. In the winter season, add a
windshield-washer antifreeze. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for the mix-
ture ratio.

Refill the reservoir more frequently when
driving conditions require an increased
amount of windshield-washer fluid.

Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN
Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze or equivalent.

CAUTION

•

Do not substitute engine antifreeze
coolant for windshield-washer fluid.
This may result in damage to the
paint.

•

Do not fill the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir with washer fluid con-
centrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.

•

Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer's
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the windshield-washer
fluid

reservoir.

Do

not

use

the

windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the washer fluid concentrate and
water.

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WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID

8-12

Do-it-yourself

Caution symbols for battery

WARNING

O

1

No smoking, No exposed flames,

No Sparks

Do not expose the battery to electrical sparks, flames or smoking. Hydrogen gas generated by the

battery is explosive. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.

O

2

Shield eyes

Handle the battery cautiously. Always wear eye protection glasses to protect against explosion or

battery acid.

O

3

Keep away from children

Never allow children to handle the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

O

4

Battery acid

Do not allow battery fluid to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. Sulfuric acid can

cause blindness or severe burns. After handling the battery or battery cap, do not touch or rub

your eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If the acid contacts your eyes, skin or clothing, immedi-

ately flush with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Battery fluid is acid. If the

battery fluid gets into your eyes or onto your skin, it could cause loss of your eyesight or burns.

O

5

Note operating instructions

Before handling the battery, read this instruction carefully to ensure correct and safe handling.

O

6

Explosive gas

Hydrogen gas generated by battery fluid is explosive. Explosive gases can cause blindness or

injury.

BATTERY

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• If the battery is labeled “do not open” it is

maintenance

free

and

battery

fluid

should not be checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer or
a qualified specialist workshop to con-
firm the battery’s performance.

• Keep the battery surface clean and dry.

Clean the battery with a solution of bak-
ing soda and water.

• Make certain the terminal connections

are clean and securely tightened.

• If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days

or longer, disconnect the negative (-) bat-
tery terminal cable to prevent discharge.

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:

1.

Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not run-
ning

(Phone

chargers,

GPS,

DVD

players, etc.)

2.

Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.

WARNING

•

Do not expose the battery to flames,
an electrical spark or a cigarette. Hy-
drogen gas generated by the battery
is explosive. Explosive gases can
cause blindness or injury. Do not al-
low battery fluid to contact your skin,
eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. Sul-
furic acid can cause blindness or in-
jury. After touching a battery or bat-
tery cap, do not touch or rub your
eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If
the acid contacts your eyes, skin or
clothing, immediately flush with wa-
ter for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.

•

When working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protection
and remove all jewelry.

•

Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds.

Wash

hands

after

handling.

•

Keep battery out of the reach of
children.

•

Do not tip the battery.

NOTE:

Do not try to open the top of the battery.

This battery is not equipped with remov-
able vent caps.

JUMP STARTING

If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump
starting” (P. 6-9). If the engine does not start
by jump starting, the battery may have to
be replaced. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

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Do-it-yourself

1.

Crankshaft pulley

2.

Drive belt automatic tensioner pulley

3.

Generator pulley

4.

Air conditioner compressor pulley

WARNING

Be sure the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF or LOCK position before servic-
ing drive belt. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly.

1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of un-

usual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If
the belt is in poor condition or is loose,
have it replaced or adjusted. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.

2. Have the belt checked regularly for con-

dition and tension in accordance with
the maintenance schedule found in the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.

REPLACING SPARK PLUGS

Iridium-tipped spark plugs

It is not necessary to replace iridium-
tipped

O

A

spark plugs as frequently as con-

ventional type spark plugs because they
last much longer. Follow the maintenance
log shown in the “Maintenance and sched-
ules” section of this manual. Do not service
iridium-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or
regapping.
•

Always replace spark plugs with rec-
ommended or equivalent ones.

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SDI1895

DRIVE BELT

SPARK PLUGS

Do-it-yourself

8-15

WARNING

Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.

CAUTION

Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.

If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned
and reused. Replace it according to the
maintenance log shown in the “Mainte-
nance and schedules” section of this
manual. When replacing the filter, wipe the
inside of the air cleaner filter housing and
the cover with a damp cloth.

To remove the air cleaner filter:
• Unlatch the clips

O

A

and move the air

cleaner cover upward.

• Remove the air cleaner filter.
• Wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter

housing and cover with a damp cloth.

WARNING

•

Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops the
flame if the engine backfires. If it isn't
there, and the engine backfires, you
could be burned. Do not drive with
the air cleaner removed, and be care-
ful when working on the engine with
the air cleaner removed.

•

Never pour fuel into the throttle body
or attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in serious injury.

IN-CABIN MICROFILTER

The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry
of airborne dust and pollen particles and
reduces

some

objectionable

outside

odors. The filter is located behind the glove
box. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.

If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

LDI2756

AIR CLEANER

8-16

Do-it-yourself

CLEANING

If your windshield is not clear after using
the windshield-washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other mate-
rial may be on the blade or windshield.

Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your
windshield is clean if beads do not form
when rinsing with clear water.

Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer solution or a mild de-
tergent. Then rinse the blades with clear
water. If your windshield is still not clear
after cleaning the blades and using the
wiper, replace the blades.

CAUTION

Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.

REPLACING

Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.

To replace the windshield wiper blades, fol-
low the procedure below:

1. Lift the wiper arm away from the

windshield.

2. Push the release tab

O

B

.

3. Move the wiper blade

O

A

down and

remove.

4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the

wiper arm until it clicks into place.

5. Push wiper on to windshield.

CAUTION

•

After wiper blade replacement, re-
turn the wiper arm to its original po-
sition; otherwise it may be damaged
when the hood is opened.

•

Make sure the wiper blades contact
the glass; otherwise the arms may be
damaged from wind pressure.

LDI2757

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

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8-17

If you wax the surface of the hood, be care-
ful not to let wax get into the washer nozzle

O

D

. This may cause clogging or improper

windshield-washer operation. If wax gets
into the nozzle, remove it with a needle or
small pin

O

C

.

If the brakes do not operate properly, have
the brakes checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

Self-adjusting brakes

Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.

The front and rear disc-type brakes self-
adjust every time the brake pedal is
applied.

WARNING

Have your brake system checked if the
brake pedal height does not return to
normal. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Brake pad wear indicators

The disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires

replacement,

a

high

pitched

scraping or screeching sound will be heard
when the vehicle is in motion. The noise will
be heard whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.

Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other
noise may be heard. Occasional brake
noise during light to moderate stops is nor-
mal and does not affect the function or
performance of the brake system.

Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.

For additional information re-

garding brake inspections, see to the ap-
propriate maintenance schedule informa-
tion in the “Maintenance and schedules”
section of this manual.

LDI2731

BRAKES

8-18

Do-it-yourself

If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.

Fuses are used in the passenger and en-
gine compartment. Spare fuses are pro-
vided and can be found in the passenger
compartment fuse box.

When installing a fuse make sure the fuse is
installed in the fuse box securely.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

WARNING

Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or electronic con-
trol units or cause a fire.

If any electrical equipment does not come
on, check for an open fuse.

1. Be sure the ignition switch and the head-

light switch are in the OFF position.

2. Open the engine hood.

3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing

the tab and lifting the cover up.

4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.

The fuse puller is located in the center of
the

fuse

block

in

the

passenger

compartment.

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LDI2636

FUSES

Do-it-yourself

8-19

5. If the fuse is open

O

A

, replace it with a

new fuse

O

B

.

6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec-

trical system checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

Fusible links

If the electrical equipment does not oper-
ate and fuses are in good condition, check
the fusible links. If any of these fusible links
are melted, replace with only Genuine
NISSAN parts.

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

WARNING

Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or electronic con-
trol units or cause a fire.

If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.

1. Be sure the ignition switch and the head-

light switch are in the OFF position.

2. Pull the fuse box cover to remove.

3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller

O

A

.

4. If the fuse is open

O

B

, replace it with an

equivalent good fuse

O

C

.

5. Push the fuse box cover to install.

6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec-

trical system checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

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LDI2759

8-20

Do-it-yourself

CAUTION

Be careful not to allow children to swal-
low the battery or removed parts.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®

Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as
follows:

1. Remove the mechanical key from the

Intelligent Key.

2. Insert a small flathead screwdriver

O

A

into the slit

O

B

of the corner and twist it

to separate the upper part from the
lower part. Place a cloth over the screw-
driver to protect the casing.

LDI2760

LDI2001

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Do-it-yourself

8-21

3. Replace the battery with a new one.

Recommended

battery:

CR2032

or

equivalent.

• Do not touch the internal circuit and

electric terminals as doing so could
cause a malfunction.

• Hold the battery by the edges. Holding

the battery across the contact points
will seriously deplete the storage
capacity.

• Make sure that the + side faces the

bottom of the lower part.

4. Close the lid securely as illustrated with

O

C

and

O

D

.

5. Operate the buttons to check the

operation.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer

if

you

need

assistance

for

replacement.

FCC Notice:

For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Note:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.

For Canada:
This

device

contains

licence-exempt

transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause interference. (2) This de-
vice must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause un-
desired operation of the device.

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8-22

Do-it-yourself

HEADLIGHTS

For additional information on headlight
bulb replacement, refer to the instructions
outlined in this section.

Replacing the LED headlight bulb

If LED headlight bulb replacement is re-
quired, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL/SIDE
MARKER LIGHT

If park, turn signal or side marker light bulb
replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)

For additional information on fog light bulb
replacement, refer to the instructions out-
lined in this section.

Replacing the LED fog light bulb

If LED fog light bulb replacement is re-
quired, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS

Item

Wattage (W)

Bulb No.

Headlight assembly*

High

—

—

Low

—

—

Daytime running/Park

—

—

Turn

—

—

Side marker

—

—

Front fog light (if so equipped)*

—

—

Door mirror turn signal light*

—

—

Map light*

—

—

Courtesy light*

—

—

Glove box light*

1

—

Vanity mirror light

1.8

—

Footwell light

3.4

158

Step light

3.8

194

Personal light*

—

—

Trunk light

3.4

158

High-mounted stop light*

Inside (if so equipped)

—

—

Spoiler (if so equipped)

—

—

Rear combination light*

Stop

—

—

Turn signal

—

—

Tail

—

—

Side marker

—

—

Backup (reversing) assembly*

Backup

16

W16W

Tail

—

—

License plate light*

5

W5W

* It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for assistance.

Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts
information.

LIGHTS

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8-23

1.

Map light

2.

Personal light

3.

Step light

4.

Door mirror turn signal light

5.

Headlight assembly

6.

Fog light (if so equipped)

7.

High-mounted stop light (if so
equipped)

8.

License plate light

9.

Backup (reversing) assembly

10.

Rear combination light

Replacement procedures

All other lights are either type A, B, C or D.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the
lens, lamp and/or cover.

LDI3338

WDI0263

8-24

Do-it-yourself

Indicates bulb removal

Indicates bulb installation

Use a cloth

O

1

to protect the housing.

LDI0341

Step light

LDI2135

Trunk light

Do-it-yourself

8-25

If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire”
(P. 6-3).

TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)

WARNING

Radio waves could adversely af-
fect electric medical equipment.
Those who use a pacemaker
should contact the electric medi-
cal equipment manufacturer for
the possible influences before
use.

This vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
It monitors tire pressure of all tires
except the spare. When the low tire
pressure warning light is lit and the
“Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
appears in the vehicle information
display, one or more of your tires is
significantly

under-inflated.

If

equipped, the system also displays
pressure of all tires (except the spare
tire) on the display screen by send-
ing a signal from a sensor that is
installed in each wheel.

The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16
mph (25 km/h). Also, this system
may not detect a sudden drop in tire
pressure (for example a flat tire while
driving).

For additional information, see “Low
tire pressure warning light” (P. 2-12),
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” (P. 5-5) and “Flat tire” (P. 6-3).

Tire inflation pressure

Check the tire pressures (including
the spare) often and always prior to
long distance trips. The recom-
mended tire pressure specifications
are shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label or the Tire and
Loading Information label under the

"Cold Tire Pressure" heading. The
Tire and Loading Information label is
affixed to the driver side center pillar.
Tire pressures should be checked
regularly because:

• Most tires naturally lose air over

time.

• Tires can lose air suddenly when

driven over potholes or other ob-
jects or if the vehicle strikes a curb
while parking.

The

tire

pressures

should

be

checked when the tires are cold. The
tires are considered COLD after the
vehicle has been parked for 3 or
more hours, or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) at moderate speeds.

The TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert
provides visual and audible signals
outside the vehicle for inflating the
tires to the recommended COLD tire
pressure. For additional information,
see “TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert”
(P. 5-7).

WHEELS AND TIRES

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Do-it-yourself

If the tires are used at speeds above
100 mph (162 km/h) where it is legal
to do so (on a race track for ex-
ample), the cold tire inflation pres-
sure must be increased. For addi-
tional information, see “Checking tire
pressure” (P. 8-29).

Set the tire pressure to the normal
cold tire inflation pressure when the
vehicle speed or load is reduced.

Incorrect tire pressure, including
under inflation, may adversely af-
fect tire life and vehicle handling.

WARNING

•

Improperly inflated tires can
fail suddenly and cause an
accident.

•

The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)

is

located

on

the

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label. The vehicle weight capac-
ity is indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label (if so
equipped). Do not load your ve-
hicle beyond this capacity. Over-
loading your vehicle may result
in reduced tire life, unsafe oper-
ating conditions due to prema-
ture tire failure, or unfavorable
handling

characteristics

and

could also lead to a serious acci-
dent. Loading beyond the speci-
fied capacity may also result in
failure

of

other

vehicle

components.

•

Before taking a long trip, or
whenever

you

heavily

load

your vehicle, use a tire pressure
gauge to ensure that the tire
pressures are at the specified
level.

•

Increase the cold tire inflation
pressure

as

indicated

in

"Checking tire pressure" in this
section when using the tires
specified by NISSAN above 100
mph (162 km/h) where it is le-
gal to do so (on a race track for
example). Failure to increase
the cold tire inflation pressure
may result in tire failure, loss of
control and possible injury. Af-
ter

such

use,

readjust

tire

pressure.

•

For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Impor-
tant Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty
Information Booklet.

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