Nissan Maxima (2018 year). Manual

Navigation settings

The navigation related display settings can
be changed.

1. Select

using

and press the OK button. A menu will
display.

2. Using

, select [Customize

Display] and then select [Navigation
Settings].

3. Select the preferred item using

Available items

Action

[Alerts]

When this item is turned on, the view of the turning
point with an alarm sound will interrupt the displays
other than navigation screen when the vehicle ap-
proaches the guide point.

[Arrow view]

When this mode is selected, the Arrow view will be
displayed on the vehicle information display.

[City view]

When this mode is selected, the view on the vehicle
information display will switch from the Arrow view
to the City view 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].

2-38

Instruments and controls

NAVIGATION SWIPE TO METER

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.

LIC3234

LIC2930

SECURITY SYSTEMS

Instruments and controls

2-39

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, door handle request
switch, or mechanical key.

4. Confirm that the

security indicator

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 follow-
ing occurs, the system will not arm:

∙ Any door is unlocked with the mechani-

cal key, the Intelligent Key or door re-
quest 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 key or 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 unlocking a door
or the trunk with the mechanical key, push-
ing the

button on the Intelligent Key,

or pushing the request switch on the driv-
er’s or passenger’s door with the Intelligent
Key in range of the door handle.

2-40

Instruments and controls

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 re-occurs, 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

This light blinks when the ignition switch is
placed in the LOCK position with the key
removed from the ignition switch.

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.

LIC0474

Instruments and controls

2-41

If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, seek service for the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System as
soon as possible. Please bring all regis-
tered keys that you have. It is recom-
mended 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

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

䊊

. 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

“Rain-

sensing auto wiper system” in this sec-
tion.

Type A (if so equipped)

WIC2748

Type B (if so equipped)

LIC3187

WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

2-42

Instruments and controls

䊊

Low (LO) — continuous low speed op-
eration

䊊

High (HI) — continuous high speed op-
eration

Push the lever up

䊊

to have one sweep

operation (MIST) of the wiper.

Pull the lever toward you

䊊

to operate the

washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.

NOTE:

The

speed-dependent

intermittent

function may be disabled. For additional
information, refer to “Vehicle informa-
tion 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

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.

Instruments and controls

2-43

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

. 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

(High) or toward the rear

䊊

(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

this

manual.

LIC3233

2-44

Instruments and controls

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

Rotate the switch to the

position,

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

䊊

Rotate the switch to the

position,

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

CAUTION

Use the headlights with the engine running
to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.

LIC2325

WIC1435

REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

Instruments and controls

2-45

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

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.

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.

LIC3188

WHA1170

2-46

Instruments and controls

Headlight beam select

䊊

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

light illumi-

nates.

䊊

Pull the lever back to select the low
beam.

䊊

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

Battery saver system

The battery saver system automatically
turns off the following lights after a period
of time when the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position and the doors are closed:

∙ Headlights, when the headlight switch

is in the

position

∙ Interior lights, when left in the ON posi-

tion

CAUTION

Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
after a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF position
when the engine is not running to avoid
discharging the vehicle battery.

LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT
(DRL) SYSTEM

The LED portion of the headlights auto-
matically illuminate at 100% intensity when
the engine is started and the parking brake
released. The LED DRL operate with the
headlight switch in the OFF position. When
you turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination the LED lights
switch from LED DRL to the park function.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL do not illumi-
nate. The LED DRL illuminate when the
parking brake is released. The LED DRL re-
main on while the engine is running.

It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF position.

WARNING

When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.

LIC3192

Instruments and controls

2-47

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL

Press the “+” button to increase the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.

Press the “-” button to decrease the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights.

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Turn signal

䊊

Move the lever up or down until it
latches to signal the turning direction.
When the turn is completed, the turn
signal cancels automatically.

Lane change signal

䊊

Move the lever up or down until the
turn signal begins to flash, but the lever
does not latch, to signal a lane change.
Hold the lever until the lane change is
completed.

Move the lever up or down until the
turn signal begins to flash, but the lever
does not latch, and release the lever.
The turn signal will automatically flash
three times.

Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.

NOTE:

The 3 flash pass feature can be disabled.
For additional information, refer to “Ve-
hicle information display” in this section.

LIC3176

LIC3193

2-48

Instruments and controls

FOG LIGHT SWITCH

To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the

position, then turn the

fog light switch to the

position.

To turn the fog lights on with the headlight
switch in the AUTO position, the headlights
must be on, then turn the fog light switch to
the

position.

To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light
switch to the OFF position.

The headlights must be on and the low
beams selected for the fog lights to oper-
ate. The fog lights automatically turn off
when the high beam headlights are se-
lected.

To sound the horn, push near the center
pad of the steering wheel.

WARNING

Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.

WIC1440

LIC3174

HORN

Instruments and controls

2-49

The climate-controlled seat warms up or
cools down the front seat by blowing warm
or cool air from under the surface of the
seat. The climate control switch is located
on the center console.

The climate-controlled seat can be oper-
ated as follows:

1. Start the engine.

2. Turn the control knob

䊊

to the heat

side

䊊

or the cool side

䊊

. The indica-

tor light

䊊

on the control knob will illu-

minate.

3. Adjust the desired amount of air using

the

control

knob.

The

climate-

controlled seat blower remains on low
speed for approximately 60 seconds
after turning the switch on or selecting
the desired temperature.

4. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed

or cooled, or before you leave the ve-
hicle, be sure to turn the control knob
to the OFF (center) position. The indica-
tor light

䊊

on the control knob goes off

with the switch in the OFF (center) po-
sition.

To check the air filter for the climate-
controlled seat, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

Do not use or allow occupants to use
the climate-controlled seats if you or
the occupants cannot monitor seat
temperatures or have an inability to feel
pain in those body parts in contact with
the seat. Use of the climate-controlled
seats by such people could result in se-
rious injury.

CAUTION

∙ The battery could run down if the

climate-controlled seat is operated
while the engine is not running.

∙ Do not use the climate-controlled

seat for extended periods or when no
one is using the seat.

∙ Do not put anything on the seat which

insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise,
the seat may become overheated.

∙ Do not place anything hard or heavy

on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar objects. This may result in
damage to the climate-controlled
seat.

∙ Any liquid spilled on the seat should

be removed immediately with a dry
cloth

∙ The climate-controlled seat has an air

filter. Do not operate the climate-
controlled seat without an air filter.
This may result in damage to the
system.

∙ When cleaning the seat, never use

gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any
similar materials.

SIC4334

CLIMATE-CONTROLLED SEAT
SWITCHES (if so equipped)

2-50

Instruments and controls

∙ If any malfunctions are found or the

climate-controlled seat does not op-
erate, turn the switch off and have the
system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters.

1. Start the engine.

2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch,

as desired. The indicator light in the
switch will illuminate.

The heater is controlled by a thermo-
stat, automatically turning the heater
on and off. The indicator light will re-
main on as long as the switch is on.

3. When the seat is warmed or before you

leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the
switch off.

WARNING

Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tempera-
tures or have an inability to feel pain in
body parts that contact the seat. Use of
the seat heater by such people could
result in serious injury.

CAUTION

∙ The battery could run down if the seat

heater is operated while the engine is
not running.

∙ Do not use the seat heater for ex-

tended periods or when no one is us-
ing the seat.

∙ Do not put anything on the seat which

insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise,
the seat may become overheated.

∙ Do not place anything hard or heavy

on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in dam-
age to the heater.

∙ Any liquid spilled on the heated seat

should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.

LIC3037

HEATED SEAT SWITCHES
(if so equipped)

Instruments and controls

2-51

∙ When cleaning the seat, never use

gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any
similar materials.

∙ If any malfunctions are found or the

heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

The heated steering wheel system is de-
signed to operate only when the surface
temperature of the steering wheel is below
68°F (20°C).

Push the heated steering wheel switch to
warm the steering wheel after the engine
starts. The indicator light will come on.

If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is below 68°F (20°C), the system will
heat the steering wheel and cycle off and
on to maintain a temperature above 68°F
(20°C). The indicator light will remain on as
long as the system is on.

Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The
indicator light will go off.

NOTE:

If the surface temperature of the steer-
ing wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the
switch is turned on, the system will not
heat the steering wheel. This is not a
malfunction.

LIC0421

HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
(if so equipped)

2-52

Instruments and controls

Nissan Maxima (2018 year). Manual - part 8