2012 Nissan Maxima Owners Manual

Setting button . Shifting

.2-26, 3-3, 5-10
.8-20
.9-26
.4-47
.4-9, 4-24

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .

Shift lock release. Shoulder belt height adjustment . Spark plug replacement . Speedometer . Spotlights (See map light) SRS warning label . Starting

..5-13
.5-16
.1-16
.8-17
.2-4
.2-52
.1-51

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

Steering

Heated steering wheel Power steering fluid . Power steering system .

Steering wheel audio control switch . Stop light . Storage . Sunglasses case.

.5-10
.6-7
.5-2
.6-9
.5-11

.2-37
.8-12
.5-22
.4-113
.8-28
.2-39
.2-39
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Sunglasses holder . Sunroof (see Moonroof) . Sun visors . Supplemental air bag warning light . Supplemental front impact air bag system . Supplemental restraint system

.2-39
.2-46
.3-25
.1-51, 2-14
.1-44

Information and warning labels . Precautions on supplemental restraint system .

Supplemental restraint system (Supplemental air bag system) . Switch

.1-51

.1-37

.1-37

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 .

Tachometer Temperature gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge .

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

.2-26, 3-3, 5-10
.5-2

.2-31
.2-45
.2-34
.2-34
.2-29
.2-30
.3-5

.2-29
.2-33

.2-38
.2-28

.2-5

.2-5

10-6

Tire

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
.6-4, 8-43
.9-11
.8-40
.9-11
.8-32
.8-40
.8-39
.9-23
.8-32
.9-8

Tire pressure

Low tire pressure warning light .

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . Towing

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

HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver.

Transceiver

Transmission

.2-12
.5-3

.9-22
.9-18
.6-10
.9-15

.2-53

.8-12

.5-11
.5-16

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid . Driving with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . Shift selector 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
.2-53
.2-33

Uniform tire quality grading . USB interface

Audio file operation . Video file operation .

.9-23

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

.3-25
.8-17
.9-8
.2-38
.5-24
.9-9

.9-9
.9-9
.9-12
.6-12
.2-25

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 immobilizer system), engine start Ventilators . Visors . Voice recognition system .

.2-26, 3-3, 5-10
.4-40
.3-25
.4-141

Warning

Air bag warning light . Anti-lock brake warning light . Battery charge warning light

..1-51, 2-14
.2-10, 2-11
.2-11

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.2-11
Brake warning light .2-12
Engine oil pressure warning light . .2-34
Hazard warning flasher switch . .2-13, 2-24
Low fuel warning light Low tire pressure warning light . .2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . Passenger air bag and status light . Seat belt warning light. Vehicle security system . Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders. Warning labels (for SRS) .

.2-24
.1-46
.2-13
.2-25

.2-10
.1-51
.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 . Windows

Locking passengers’ windows . Power rear windows . Power windows . Rear power windows .

Windshield-washer fluid. Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper blades.

.2-28
.9-8
.8-32
.9-8

.9-9

.2-45
.2-45
.2-43
.2-45
.8-14
.2-28

.2-28
.8-19

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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.

CAUTION

● Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage.

● Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, because this will damage the three-way catalyst.

● 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.

For additional information, see “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and consumer information” section.

RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL: ● Engine oil with API Certification Mark ● Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” in the “Technical and consumer information” 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’s door. For additional information, see “Wheels and tires” in the “Main- tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCEDURE: During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle use, follow the recommendations outlined in the “Break-in schedule” information found in the “Starting and driving” 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.

Printing : July 2011 (09) Publication No.:

OM2E 0A35U0

Printed in U.S.A.

A35-D