Nissan Maxima (2020 year). Manual — part 8

For additional information, refer to “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pe-
destrian Detection” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

Cruise ON (if so equipped)

This message appears if the

cruise

control switch on the steering wheel is
pressed and Cruise Control Alerts are en-
abled in the vehicle information display.
For additional information, refer to “Cruise
control” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.

Cruise Target Speed SET (if so equipped)

This message will appear if the Cruise Con-
trol system is on when the SET switch is
pushed and the Cruise Control Alerts are
enabled.

For additional information, refer to “Cruise
control” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.

Intelligent Cruise ON (if so equipped)

This message appears if the

Intelli-

gent Cruise Control (ICC) switch on the
steering wheel is pressed and Cruise Con-
trol Alerts are enabled in the vehicle infor-
mation display.

For additional information, refer to “Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.

Target Speed SET with Intelligent Dis-
tance Control (if so equipped)

This message will appear if the Intelligent
Cruise Control system is on when the SET
switch is pushed and the Cruise Control
Alerts are enabled.

For additional information, refer to “Cruise
control” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.

Some of the information and operations
available on the control panel can also be
viewed and operated on the vehicle infor-
mation display. The vehicle information
display operations can be conducted with
the switches on the steering wheel.

AUDIO

Use

or

and select

on the

vehicle information display main menu.
The vehicle information display shows the
status for the audio source currently in use.

Some examples of what will be displayed:

∙ Source

∙ Artist

∙ Song

∙ Album

Pushing the SOURCE button will display a
list of available sources to select with the
steering switch controls if the ignition is on,
or cycle through the available audio
sources in accessory mode.

CONTROL PANEL AND VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
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RECEIVING A CALL

Using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System, a received phone call can be oper-
ated on the vehicle information display as
well as on the touch-screen display.

1. When there is an incoming call, the

caller information and the operation
keys are displayed on the vehicle infor-
mation display.

2. Use

or

to highlight the pre-

ferred item and press the OK button to
select the item.

Available keys

Action

[Answer]

Answers the received phone call.

[Decline]

Declines the received phone call.

[Hold Call]

Holds the initial call when a second call is received.

INFO:

A cellular phone device must be connected and selected among other connected
Bluetooth® devices before hands-free operation. The paired phone must be able to
support the Bluetooth® requests for display. For additional information, refer to the sepa-
rate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.

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TEXT MESSAGING (if so equipped)

Using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System, a received text message can be
operated on the vehicle information dis-
play as well as on the touch-screen display.

To read/ignore an incoming text

1. When a new text message is received, a

pop-up window and operation keys will
appear with the sender’s name or
phone number on the vehicle informa-
tion display.

2. Use

or

to highlight the pre-

ferred item and push OK to select the
item.

Available keys

Action

[Read]

View or hear the received message.

[Ignore]

Ignore the received message.

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To reply to/exit from a text

1. When a new text message is received

and [Read] is selected, operation keys
are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display.

2. Use

or

to highlight the pre-

ferred item and press the OK button to
select the item.

Available keys

Action

[Reply]

Available pre-determined messages will be displayed
on the vehicle information display if the steering
switch controls are used. Further operations, such as
voice recognition reply operation, is available when
using the touch-screen display.

[Exit]

Ends text message operation and the vehicle infor-
mation display will show the previous screen.

INFO

A cellular phone device must be connected and selected from among other connected
Bluetooth® devices before hands-free operation. The paired phone must be able to
support the Bluetooth® requests for display. For additional information, refer to the sepa-
rate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.

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NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so
equipped)

Turn-by-turn route guidance can be dis-
played on the vehicle information display.

To view turn-by-turn route guidance on the
vehicle

information

display,

use

or

and scroll to

on the vehicle

information display menu.

City view

City view shows representation of intersec-
tions with road curvature and surround-
ings.

Lane guidance will appear in the lower right
corner if the data is available for that street.
The next turn and the distance to the next
turn are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display. A countdown bar is shown in
the arrow. The bar gets smaller as you get
closer to the next turn.

Arrow view

Lane guidance will appear in the lower right
corner, if the data is available for that street.

A turn direction arrow with an icon indicat-
ing your current route location is displayed.
A countdown bar will be shown on the left
side of the vehicle information display. The
bar gets smaller as you get closer to the
next turn.

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Compass view

Compass view is displayed when no route is
set, and shows current weather conditions
and speed limit information (if available).

Far screen view

Far screen view shows destination infor-
mation, weather and speed limit informa-
tion (if available for the street).

Navigation settings

The navigation related display settings can
be changed.

1. Select

using

or

and press the OK button. A menu will
display.

2. Using

or

, select [Customize

Display] and then select [Navigation
Settings].

3. Select the preferred item using

or

.

Available items

Action

[Alerts]

When enabled, navigation turn alerts will interrupt the display if navigation is not being shown.

[View Mode]

Allows the user to select between City and Arrow view for turn guidance.

[Arrow View]

When this mode is selected, the upcoming turn will be represented as an arrow as the vehicle
approaches a guide point.

[City View]

When this mode is selected, the upcoming turn will be represented on a map of the intersection
as the vehicle approaches a guide point.

4. Press the OK button to turn on or off the [Alerts] setting or to toggle the view mode between [Arrow] or [City].

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NAVIGATION SWIPE TO METER (if
so equipped)

Turn-by-turn route guidance can also be
viewed in the vehicle information display by
using Navigation Swipe to Meter. This can
be done by programming a route, touching
the turn-by-turn route icon on the center
display, and swiping towards the general
direction of the vehicle information display.

The turn-by-turn route icon will move
across the center display and transfer the
route information to the vehicle informa-
tion display when the vehicle is not moving.

The icon will not move across the screen if
the vehicle is moving over speeds of 4 mph
(7 km/h), yet the information will still trans-
fer to the vehicle information display.

The turn-by-turn route guidance cannot
be transferred to the vehicle information
display if the navigation screen is already
shown or if a warning is present.

For additional information, refer to the
separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.

Your vehicle has two types of security sys-
tems:

∙ Vehicle security system

∙ NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM

The vehicle security system provides visual
and audible alarm signals if someone
opens the doors, trunk, or hood when the
system is armed. It is not, however, a mo-
tion detection type system that activates
when a vehicle is moved or when a vibra-
tion occurs.

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The system helps deter vehicle theft but
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
theft of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents in all situations. Always secure your
vehicle even if parking for a brief period.
Never leave your Intelligent Key in the ve-
hicle, and always lock the vehicle when un-
attended. Be aware of your surroundings,
and park in secure, well-lit areas whenever
possible.
Many devices offering additional protec-
tion, such as component locks, identifica-
tion markers, and tracking systems, are
available at auto supply stores and spe-
cialty shops. A NISSAN dealer may also offer
such equipment. Check with your insur-
ance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various theft protection
features.

How to arm the vehicle security
system

1. Close all windows. (The system can be

armed even if the windows are open.)

2. Remove the Intelligent Key from the ve-

hicle.

3. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all

doors. The doors can be locked with
the Intelligent Key or door handle re-
quest switch.

4. Confirm that the

security indica-

tor light stays on for about 30 seconds.
The vehicle security system is now pre-
armed. The vehicle security system will
automatically shift into the armed
phase. The

security light begins

to flash once every three seconds. If
during the pre-armed phase one of the
following occurs, the system will not
arm:

∙ Any door is unlocked with the Intelligent

Key or door request switch.

∙ Ignition switch is placed in ACC or ON

position.

∙ Even when the driver and/or passen-

gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all the doors, hood and
trunk lid locked with the ignition
switch placed in the LOCK position.
When placing the ignition switch in
the ACC or ON position, the system
will be released.

Vehicle security system activation

The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:

∙ The headlights blink and the horn

sounds

intermittently

but

synchro-

nously.

∙ The alarm automatically turns off after

a period of time. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered
with again.

The alarm is activated by:

∙ opening any door or hood without us-

ing the Intelligent Key (even if the door is
unlocked by releasing the door inside
lock knob).

How to stop an activated alarm

The alarm stops only by pushing the
button on the Intelligent Key, or pushing the
request switch on the driver’s or passen-
ger’s door with the Intelligent Key in range
of the door handle.

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NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM

The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of a registered key.

If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedures:

1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po-

sition for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or

LOCK position and wait approximately
10 seconds.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.

4. Restart the engine while holding the

device (which may have caused the in-
terference) separate from the regis-
tered key.

If the no start condition reoccurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices.

Never leave these keys in the vehicle.

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 received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

Security indicator light

The security indicator light blinks whenever
the

ignition

switch

is

placed

in

the

OFF/LOCK/ACC position.

This function indicates the NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System is operational.

If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, the light will remain on
while the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.

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If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, seek service for the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ser-
vice as soon as possible. Please bring all
registered keys that you have. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

SWITCH OPERATION

The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:

䊊

1

Intermittent (INT) or (AUTO) — intermit-
tent operation can be adjusted by
turning the knob

䊊

A

. Also, the intermit-

tent operation speed varies in accor-
dance with the vehicle speed (if so
equipped). (For example, when the ve-
hicle speed is high, the intermittent op-
eration speed will be faster.) Further,
the rain-sensing auto wiper system (if
so equipped) will adjust the speed of
the intermittent operation. For addi-
tional

information,

refer

to

“Rain-

sensing auto wiper system” in this sec-
tion.

Type A (if so equipped)

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Type B (if so equipped)

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䊊

2

Low (LO) — continuous low speed op-
eration

䊊

3

High (HI) — continuous high speed op-
eration

Push the lever up

䊊

4

to have one sweep

operation (MIST) of the wiper.

Pull the lever toward you

䊊

5

to operate the

washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.

NOTE:

The speed-dependent intermittent (if so
equipped) function may be disabled. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.

WARNING

In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may lead
to an accident. Warm the windshield
with the defroster before you wash the
windshield.

CAUTION

∙ Do not operate the washer continu-

ously for more than 30 seconds.

∙ Do not operate the washer if the

windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.

∙ Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid

reservoir

with

windshield-washer

fluid concentrates at full strength.
Some

methyl

alcohol

based

windshield-washer

fluid

concen-

trates may permanently stain the
grille

if

spilled

while

filling

the

windshield-washer fluid reservoir.

∙ Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-

centrates with water to the manufac-
turer’s recommended levels before
pouring the fluid into the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate and water.

NOTE:

If the windshield wiper operation is in-
terrupted by snow or ice, the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to the OFF
position and remove the snow or ice that
is on and around the wiper arms. In ap-
proximately 1 minute, turn the switch on
again to operate the wiper.

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RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER
SYSTEM (if so equipped)

The rain-sensing auto wiper system can
automatically turn on the wipers and ad-
just the wiper speed depending on the
rainfall by using the rain sensor located on
the upper part of the windshield.

To set the rain-sensing auto wiper system,
push the lever down to the AUTO position

䊊

1

. The wiper will sweep once while the

ignition switch is in the ON position.

The rain sensor sensitivity level can be ad-
justed by turning the knob toward the front

䊊

2

(High) or toward the rear

䊊

3

(Low).

– High — High sensitive operation

– Low — Low sensitive operation

To turn the rain-sensing auto wiper system
off, push up the lever to the OFF position, or
pull down the lever to the LO or HI position.

For additional information on disabling the
rain-sensing feature, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.

CAUTION

∙ Do not touch the rain sensor and

around it when the wiper switch is in
the AUTO position and the ignition
switch is in the ON position. The wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly and
cause an injury or may damage a
wiper.

∙ The rain-sensing auto wipers are in-

tended for use during rain. If the
switch is left in the AUTO position, the
wipers may operate unexpectedly
when dirt, fingerprints, oil film or in-
sects are stuck on or around the sen-
sor. The wipers may also operate
when exhaust gas or moisture affect
the rain sensor.

∙ When the windshield glass is coated

with water repellent, the speed of the
rain-sensing auto wipers may be
higher even though the amount of the
rainfall is small.

∙ Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing

auto wiper system when you use a car
wash.

∙ The rain-sensing auto wipers may not

operate if rain does not hit the rain
sensor even if it is raining.

∙ Using Genuine NISSAN wiper blades is

recommended for proper operation
of the rain-sensing auto wiper sys-
tem. For additional information, refer
to “Windshield wiper blades” in the
“Do-it-yourself ”

section

of

this

manual.

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To defrost the rear window glass and out-
side mirror (if so equipped), start the engine
and push the rear window defroster switch
on. The rear window defroster indicator
light on the switch comes on. Push the
switch again to turn the defroster off.

The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.

NOTE:

The top and bottom few rows of wires on
the rear window are not part of the rear
window defroster system. These wires
make up the antenna for the audio sys-
tem.

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH

Lighting

䊊

1

Rotate the switch to the

position,

and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come
on.

䊊

2

Rotate the switch to the

position,

and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.

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MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
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CAUTION

Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.

Autolight system

The autolight system allows the headlights
to be set so they turn on and off automati-
cally. The autolight system can:

∙ Turn on the headlights, front parking,

tail, license plate and instrument panel
lights automatically when it is dark.

∙ Turn off all the lights when it is light.

∙ Keep all the lights on for a period of time

after you turn the key to OFF and all
doors are closed.

NOTE:

Autolight activation sensitivity and the
time delay for autolight shutoff can be
adjusted. For additional information, re-
fer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.
To turn on the autolight system:

1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO

position

䊊

1

.

2. Place the ignition switch in the ON po-

sition.

3. The autolight system automatically

turns the headlights on and off.

Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position and a door is opened and left
open, the headlights remain on for a period
of time. If another door is opened while the
headlights are on, then the timer is reset.

To turn the autolight system off, turn the

switch to the OFF,

, or

position.

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Be sure you do not put anything on top
of the autolight sensor located in the top
side of the instrument panel. The auto-
light sensor controls the autolight; if it is
covered, the autolight sensor reacts as if
it is dark out and the headlights will illu-
minate. If this occurs while parked with
the engine off and the key in the ON po-
sition, your vehicle’s battery could be-
come discharged.

Headlight beam select

䊊

1

To select the high beam function, push
the lever forward. The high beam lights
come on and the

light illumi-

nates.

䊊

2

Pull the lever back to select the low
beam.

䊊

3

Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high beams on and off.

High Beam Assist

The High Beam Assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of ap-
proximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and above. If
an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle ap-
pears in front of your vehicle when the
headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will be switched to the low beam automati-
cally.

WARNING

∙ The High Beam Assist system is a con-

venience but it is not a substitute for
safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times, en-
sure safe driving practices and switch
the high beams and low beam manu-
ally when necessary.

∙ The high beam or low beam may not

switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.

– During bad weather (rain, fog,

snow, wind, etc.).

– When a light source similar to a

headlight or tail light is in the vicin-
ity of the vehicle.

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– When the headlights of the on-

coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle are turned off, when the color
of the light is affected due to for-
eign materials on the lights, or
when the light beam is out of
position.

– When there is a sudden, continu-

ous change in brightness.

– When driving on a road that passes

over rolling hills, or a road that has
level differences.

– When driving on a road with many

curves.

– When a sign or mirror-like surface

is reflecting intense light towards
the front of the vehicle.

– When the container, etc. being

towed by a leading vehicle is re-
flecting intense light.

– When a headlight on your vehicle is

damaged or dirty.

– When the vehicle is leaning at an

angle due to a punctured tire, be-
ing towed, etc.

∙ The timing of switching the low beam

and high beam may change under the
following situations.

– The brightness of the headlights of

the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.

– The movement and direction of

the oncoming vehicle and the lead-
ing vehicle.

– When only one light on the oncom-

ing vehicle or the leading vehicle is
illuminated.

– When the oncoming vehicle or the

leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.

– Road conditions (incline, curve, the

road surface, etc.).

– The number of passengers and the

amount of luggage.

High Beam Assist operation

To activate the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO po-
sition

䊊

1

and push the lever forward

䊊

2

(high beam position). The

High Beam

Assist indicator light in the meter will illumi-
nate while the headlights are turned on.
If the High Beam Assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

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