Nissan Maxima (2020 year). Manual — part 26

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

䊊

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 careful
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, refer to the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual for change intervals.

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

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AIR CLEANER

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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 wind-

shield.

2. Push the release tab

䊊

B

.

3. Move the wiper blade

䊊

A

down and re-

move.

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, return

the wiper arm to its original position;
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.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

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

䊊

D

. This may cause clogging or improper

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

䊊

C

.

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

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 ap-
plied.

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

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BRAKES

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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

headlight switch are in the OFF posi-
tion.

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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FUSES

Do-it-yourself

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5. If the fuse is open

䊊

A

, replace it with a

new fuse

䊊

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.

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3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller

䊊

A

.

4. If the fuse is open

䊊

B

, replace it with an

equivalent good fuse

䊊

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.

CAUTION

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

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BATTERY REPLACEMENT

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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

䊊

A

into the slit

䊊

B

of the corner and twist it

to separate the upper part from the
lower part. Place a cloth over the
screwdriver to protect the casing.

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Do-it-yourself

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. Hold-

ing the battery across the contact
points will seriously deplete the stor-
age capacity.

∙ Make sure that the + side faces the

bottom of the lower part.

4. Close the lid securely as illustrated with

䊊

C

and

䊊

D

.

5. Operate the buttons to check the op-

eration.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer if you need assistance for replace-
ment.

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

complies

with

Industry

Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

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.

LIGHTS

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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 (if so equipped)*

—

—

Map light*

—

—

Glove box light*

1.4

—

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

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

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

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Do-it-yourself

1.

Map light

2.

Personal light

3.

Step light

4.

Door mirror turn signal light (if so
equipped)

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.

Indicates bulb removal

Indicates bulb installation

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Do-it-yourself

8-25

Use a cloth

䊊

1

to protect the housing.

If you have a flat tire, refer to “Flat tire” in
the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.

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

Step light

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Trunk light

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WHEELS AND TIRES

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Do-it-yourself

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, refer to
“Low tire pressure warning light” in
the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion, “Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section and “Flat tire” in the “In
case of emergency” section of this
manual.

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,
refer to “TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire
Alert” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.

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, refer to “Checking
tire pressure” in this section.

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.

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∙ The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR)

is

located

on

the

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.

certifica-

tion label. The vehicle weight
capacity is indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information label
(if so equipped). Do not load
your vehicle beyond this capac-
ity. Overloading your vehicle
may result in reduced tire life,
unsafe

operating

conditions

due to premature tire failure, or
unfavorable handling charac-
teristics and could also lead to a
serious accident. Loading be-
yond

the

specified

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 "Check-
ing tire pressure" in this section
when using the tires specified
by

NISSAN

above

100

mph

(162 km/h) where it is legal 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. After such use,
readjust tire pressure.

∙ For additional information re-

garding tires, refer to “Impor-
tant Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.

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Tire and Loading Information
label

䊊

1

Seating capacity: The maximum
number of occupants that can
be seated in the vehicle.

䊊

2

Tire size - refer to “Tire labeling” in
this section.

䊊

3

Cold tire pressure: Inflate the
tires to this pressure when the
tires are cold. Tires are consid-
ered 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 rec-
ommended cold tire inflation is
set by the manufacturer to pro-
vide the best balance of tire
wear, vehicle handling, drivability,
tire noise, etc., up to the vehicle’s
GVWR.

䊊

4

Original tire size: The size of the
tires originally installed on the
vehicle at the factory.

䊊

5

Spare tire size.

䊊

6

Vehicle load limit: Refer to “Ve-
hicle loading information” in the
“Technical and consumer infor-
mation” section of this manual.

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Do-it-yourself

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Checking tire pressure

1. Remove the valve stem cap from

the tire.

2. Press

the

pressure

gauge

squarely onto the valve stem. Do
not press too hard or force the
valve stem sideways, or air will
escape. If the hissing sound of air
escaping from the tire is heard
while checking the pressure, re-
position the gauge to eliminate
this leakage.

3. Remove the gauge.

4. Read the tire pressure on the

gauge stem and compare to the
specification shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label.

5. Add air to the tire as needed. If

too much air is added, press the
core of the valve stem briefly
with the tip of the gauge stem to
release pressure. Recheck the
pressure and add or release air
as needed.

6. Install the valve stem cap.

7. Check the pressure of all other

tires, including the spare.

Size

Cold Tire Infla-
tion Pressure

Front and Rear
Original Tire:
245/45R18
245/40R19

33 PSI, 230 kPa

Spare Tire:
(Temporary)
T145/80D17

60 PSI, 420 kPa

TIRE LABELING

Federal law requires tire manufac-
turers to place standardized infor-
mation on the sidewall of all tires.
This information identifies and de-
scribes the fundamental character-
istics of the tire and also provides the
Tire Identification Number (TIN) for
safety standard certification. The TIN
can be used to identify the tire in
case of a recall.

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Example

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䊊

1

Tire size (example: P215/65R15

95H)

1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de-

signed for passenger vehicles
(not all tires have this informa-
tion).

2. Three-digit number (215): This

number gives the width in milli-
meters of the tire from sidewall
edge to sidewall edge.

3. Two-digit

number

(65):

This

number, known as the aspect
ratio, gives the tire’s ratio of
height to width.

4. R: The “R” stands for radial.

5. Two-digit number (15): This num-

ber is the wheel or rim diameter
in inches.

6. Two- or three-digit number (95):

This number is the tire’s load in-
dex. It is a measurement of how
much weight each tire can sup-
port. You may not find this infor-
mation on all tires because it is
not required by law.

7. H: Tire speed rating. You should

not drive the vehicle faster than
the tire speed rating.

Example

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