Nissan Maxima (2018 year). Instruction

The vehicle should be driven with the VDC
system on for most driving conditions.

If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is de-
pressed to the floor. If maximum engine
power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the VDC system off.

To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The

indicator will come

on.

Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
When the VDC OFF switch is used to turn off
the VDC system, the Intelligent Trace Con-
trol and Active Ride Control systems are
also turned off. For additional information,
refer to “Integrated Dynamics-control Mod-
ule” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.

The E-call (SOS) switch is used in combina-
tion with a NissanConnect® Services sub-
scription to call for assistance in case of an
emergency.

Pushing the switch will (with a paid sub-
scription) reach a response specialist that
will provide assistance based on the situa-
tion described by the vehicle’s occupant.
For additional information, or to enroll your
vehicle,

refer

www.NissanUSA.com/

connect or call 855–426–6628.

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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH

E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH
(if so equipped)

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The power outlet is for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. It
is rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum.

The power outlet is powered only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.

CAUTION

∙ The outlet and plug may be hot during

or immediately after use.

∙ Only certain power outlets are de-

signed for use with a cigarette lighter
unit. Do not use any other power out-
let for an accessory lighter. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for additional information.

∙ Do not use with accessories that ex-

ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.

∙ Do not use double adapters or more

than one electrical accessory.

∙ Use power outlets with the engine

running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.

∙ Avoid using power outlets when the

air conditioner, headlights, or rear
window defroster is on.

∙ Before inserting or disconnecting a

plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned off.

∙ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If

good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.

∙ When not in use, be sure to close the

cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet.

The extended storage switch is used when
the vehicle is in transit from the factory. It is
located in the fuse panel to the left of the
steering wheel on the instrument panel. If
any electrical equipment does not operate,
ensure the extended storage switch is
pushed fully in place, as shown.

Console Box

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POWER OUTLET

EXTENDED STORAGE SWITCH

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SEATBACK POCKETS

The seatback pockets are located on the
back of the driver’s and passenger’s seats.
The pockets can be used to store maps.

WARNING

To ensure proper operation of the pas-
senger’s NISSAN Advanced Air Bag Sys-
tem,

please

observe

the

following

items:

∙ Do not allow a passenger in the rear

seat to push or pull on the seatback
pocket or head restraint/headrest.

∙ Do not place heavy loads heavier than

2.2 lbs. (1 kg) on the seatback, head
restraint/headrest or in the seatback
pocket.

STORAGE TRAYS

WARNING

Do not place sharp objects in the trays
to help prevent injury in an accident or
sudden stop.

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Front console

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GLOVE BOX

Open the glove box by pulling the handle.
Use the master key when locking or un-
locking the glove box.

WARNING

Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.

CONSOLE BOX

To open the console box, press up on the
lever

䊊

and raise the lid

䊊

To close, push the lid down until the lock
latches.

Rear armrest

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OVERHEAD SUNGLASSES
STORAGE

To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release.

Only store one pair of sunglasses in the
holder.

WARNING

Keep the sunglasses holder closed
while driving to avoid obstructing the
driver’s view and to help prevent an
accident.

CAUTION

∙ Do not use for anything other than

sunglasses.

∙ Do not leave sunglasses in the sun-

glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.

CUP HOLDERS

WARNING

Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is
hot, it can scald you or your passenger.
Spilled liquid can also damage the seat
climate system.

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Front cup holders

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CAUTION

Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.

CAUTION

∙ Do not use the bottle holder for any

other objects that could be thrown
about in the vehicle and possibly in-
jure people during sudden braking or
an accident.

∙ Do not use the bottle holder for open

liquid containers.

Rear cup holders

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Bottle holder — front

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Bottle holder — rear

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POWER WINDOWS

WARNING

∙ Make sure that all passengers have

their hands, etc., inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before closing
the windows. Use the window lock
switch to prevent unexpected use of
the power windows.

∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death

through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not leave
children, people who require the as-
sistance of others or pets unattended
in your vehicle. Additionally, the tem-
perature inside a closed vehicle on a
warm day can quickly become high
enough to cause a significant risk of
injury or death to people and pets.

The power windows operate when the ig-
nition switch is placed in the ON position, or
for a period of time after the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position. If the driver’s
or passenger’s door is opened during this
period of time, the power to the windows is
canceled.

Driver’s side power window
switch

1. Window lock switch

2. Power door lock switch

3. Front passenger side

automatic switch

4. Right rear passenger side

5. Left rear passenger side

6. Driver side automatic switch

The driver’s side control panel is equipped
with switches to open or close all of the
windows.

To open a window, push the switch and
continue to hold it down until the desired
window position is reached. To close a win-
dow, pull the switch and continue to hold it
up until the desired window position is
reached.

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WINDOWS

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Front passenger’s power window
switch

The passenger’s window switch operates
only the corresponding passenger’s win-
dow. To open the window partially, push the
switch down lightly until the desired win-
dow position is reached. To close the win-
dow partially, pull the switch up until the
desired window position is reached.

Rear power window switch

The rear power window switches open or
close only the corresponding windows. To
open the window, push the switch to the
first detent and continue to hold it down
until

the

desired

window

position

reached

䊊

. To close the window, pull the

switch to the first detent and continue to
hold up until the desired window position is
reached

䊊

Locking passengers’ windows

When the window lock switch is depressed,
only the driver’s side window can be
opened or closed. Push it again to cancel
the window lock function.

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Automatic operation

To fully open a window equipped with au-
tomatic

operation,

push

the

window

switch down to the second detent and re-
lease it; it need not be held. The window
automatically opens all the way. To stop
the window, lift the switch up while the win-
dow is opening.

To fully close a window equipped with au-
tomatic operation, pull the switch up to the
second detent and release it; it need not be
held. To stop the window, push the switch
down while the window is closing.

Auto-reverse function

If the control unit detects something
caught in an automatic operation window
as it is closing, the window will be immedi-
ately lowered.

The auto-reverse function may be acti-
vated when the window is closed by auto-
matic operation when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position or for a period of
time after the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position.

Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto-reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the window occurs.

WARNING

There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the
window.

If the windows do not close
automatically

If the power window automatic function
(closing only) does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initial-
ize the power window system.

1. Place the ignition switch in the ON po-

sition.

2. Close the door.

3. Open the window more than halfway

by operating the power window switch.

4. Pull the power window switch and hold

it to close the window, and then hold
the switch for more than 3 seconds
after the window is closed completely.

5. Release the power window switch. Op-

erate the window by automatic func-
tion to confirm the initialization is com-
plete.

6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for

other windows.

If the power window automatic function
does not operate properly after perform-
ing the above procedure, have your vehicle
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

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POWER MOONROOF

The moonroof will only operate when the
ignition switch is in the ON position. The
power moonroof is operational for a period
of time, even if the ignition switch is placed
in the ACC or OFF position. If the driver’s
door or the front passenger’s door is
opened during this period of time, the
power to the moonroof is canceled.

Sliding the moonroof

To slide the moonroof:

∙ To fully open the moonroof, push the

switch

䊊

toward the open position un-

til it reaches the second detent. If the
switch

䊊

is pushed to the first detent,

only the sunshade will open.

∙ To fully close the moonroof, push the

switch

䊊

toward the close position un-

til it reaches the second detent. If the
switch

䊊

is pushed to the first detent,

the moonroof will close but the sun-
shade will remain open.

∙ To open or close the moonroof part

way, release the switch

䊊

while

the moonroof is sliding open or closed.
The moonroof will stop at the desired
position.

Tilting the moonroof

To tilt the moonroof:

∙ To tilt the moonroof up, push and re-

lease the tilt switch

䊊

. When the moon-

roof is open, it will automatically close
and then tilt up.

∙ To tilt the moonroof down, push and

release the tilt switch

䊊

or push the

switch

䊊

toward the close position un-

til it reaches the first detent.

∙ To tilt the moonroof down and close the

sunshade at the same time, push the
switch

䊊

to the close position until it

reaches the second detent.

Auto-reverse function (when
closing or tilting down the
moonroof)

The auto-reverse function can be acti-
vated when the moonroof is closed or
tilted down by automatic operation when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition or for a period of time after the igni-
tion switch is placed in the OFF position.

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DUAL PANEL MOONROOF
(if so equipped)

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Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto-reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the moonroof occurs.

WARNING

There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the
moonroof.

When closing

If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof as it moves to the
front, the moonroof will immediately open
backward.

When tilting down

If the control unit detects something
caught in the moonroof as it tilts down, the
moonroof will immediately tilt up.

If the auto-reverse function malfunctions
and repeats opening or tilting up the
moonroof, keep pushing the tilt down
switch within 5 seconds after it happens;

the moonroof will fully close gradually.
Make sure nothing is caught in the moon-
roof.

WARNING

∙ In an accident you could be thrown

from the vehicle through an open
moonroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.

∙ Do not allow anyone to stand up or

extend any portion of their body out
of the moonroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
moonroof is closing.

CAUTION

∙ Remove water drops, snow, ice or

sand

from

the

moonroof

before

opening.

∙ Do not place heavy objects on the

moonroof or surrounding area.

Sunshade

To open the sunshade:

∙ To fully open the sunshade, push the

switch

䊊

toward the open position un-

til it reaches the first detent.

∙ To fully open the sunshade and the

moonroof together, push the switch

䊊

toward

the

open

position

until

reaches the second detent.

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To close the sunshade:

∙ To fully close the sunshade, push the

switch

䊊

toward the close position un-

til it reaches the second detent.

∙ Pushing the switch

䊊

to the first detent

will close the moonroof only.

If the moonroof does not close

Have your moonroof checked and re-
paired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

The rear sunshade operates when the ig-
nition switch is in the ACC or ON position.

The rear sunshade switch is located on the
front console.

∙ To raise the sunshade, push the upper

side of the switch

䊊

∙ To lower the sunshade, push the lower

side of the switch

䊊

∙ The switch need not be held down.

CAUTION

∙ Do not place objects (such as newspa-

pers,

handkerchiefs,

etc.)

the

screen inlet port. Doing so may en-
tangle these objects in the screen
when it is extending or retracting,
causing improper operation or dam-
age to the screen.

∙ Do not push the sunshade arm with

your hands, etc., as this may deform it.
Improper operation or damage to the
screen may result.

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REAR POWER SUNSHADE
(if so equipped)

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∙ Do not hang any object on the arm rail

as this may result in improper opera-
tion or damage the screen.

∙ Do not forcefully pull the screen. Do-

ing so may elongate the screen. Im-
proper operation or damage to the
screen may result.

∙ To avoid personal injury, keep your

hands, fingers and head away from
the sunshade arm, arm rail and screen
inlet port.

∙ Do not allow children near the rear

sunshade system. They could be
injured.

∙ Do not pull or push the rear sunshade.

This could cause improper operation
or damage it.

䊊

The interior lights can be turned on
regardless of door position. The lights
will go off after a period of time unless
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position when any door is opened.

䊊

The interior lights can be set to operate
when the doors are opened. To turn off
the interior lights when a is door open,
push the switch; the interior lights will not
illuminate, regardless of door position.

The lights will go off when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, or
the driver’s door is closed and locked.
The lights will also go off after a period
of time when the doors are open.

NOTE:

The step lights illuminate when the
driver and passenger doors are opened
regardless of the interior light switch po-
sition. These lights will turn off auto-
matically after a period of time while
doors are open to prevent the battery
from becoming discharged.

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.

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CONSOLE LIGHT

The console light will turn on whenever the
parking lights or headlights are illuminated.

The console light brightness can be ad-
justed with the illumination brightness
control in the vehicle information display.

MAP LIGHTS

To turn the map lights on, push the
switches. To turn them off, push the
switches again.

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.

PERSONAL LIGHTS

To turn the rear personal lights on, push the
switch. To turn them off, push the switch
again.

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The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the
light goes off. For additional information,
refer to “Exterior and interior lights” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.

The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver pro-
vides a convenient way to consolidate the
functions of up to three individual hand-
held transmitters into one built-in device.

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver:

∙ Will operate most radio frequency de-

vices such as garage doors, gates,
home and office lighting, entry door
locks and security systems.

∙ Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No

separate batteries are required. If the
vehicle’s battery is discharged or is dis-
connected, HomeLink® will retain all
programming.

When the HomeLink® Universal Trans-
ceiver is programmed, retain the original
transmitter for future programming pro-
cedures (Example: new vehicle pur-
chases). Upon sale of the vehicle, the
programmed

HomeLink®

Universal

Transceiver buttons should be erased for
security purposes. For additional infor-
mation,

refer

“Programming

HomeLink®” in this section.

WARNING

∙ Do not use the HomeLink® Universal

Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and re-
verse features as required by federal
safety standards. (These standards
became effective for opener models
manufactured after April 1, 1982.) A
garage door opener which cannot de-
tect an object in the path of a closing
garage door and then automatically
stop and reverse does not meet cur-
rent federal safety standards. Using a
garage door opener without these
features increases the risk of serious
injury or death.

∙ During the programming procedure

your garage door or security gate will
open and close (if the transmitter is
within range). Make sure that people
or objects are clear of the garage door,
gate, etc., that you are programming.

TRUNK LIGHT

HOMELINK® UNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER

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