2003 Nissan Maxima Owners Manual

Foreword Welcome to the growing family of new safe operation of your vehicle. MODIFICATION OF YOUR NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to VEHICLE you with confidence. It was produced using WARNING the latest techniques and strict quality control. This vehicle should not be modified. Modi- fication could affect its performance, This manual was prepared to help you under- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA- safety or durability, and may even violate stand the operation and maintenance of your TION governmental regulations. In addition, vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! damage or performance problems result- driving pleasure. Please read through this ing from modification may not be covered manual before operating your vehicle. Follow these important driving rules to under NISSAN warranties. help ensure a safe and comfortable trip A separate Service and Maintenance Guide for you and your passengers! WHEN READING THE MANUAL and Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your ¼ Never drive under the influence of al- This manual includes information for all vehicle and vehicle maintenance sched- cohol or drugs. options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does ules. Additionally, a separate Customer ¼ Always observe posted speed limits Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will not apply to your vehicle. and never drive too fast for condi- explain how to resolve any concerns you tions. All information, specifications and illustrations may have with your vehicle, as well as in this manual are those in effect at the time of clarify your rights under your state’s ¼ Always use your seat belts and appro- printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change lemon law. priate child restraint systems. Preteen specifications or design at any time without Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. children should be seated in the rear notice. When you require any service or have any seat. questions, he will be glad to assist you with ¼ Always provide information about the the extensive resources available to him. proper use of vehicle safety features READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE to all occupants of the vehicle. SAFELY ¼ Always review this Owner’s Manual Before driving your vehicle please read for important safety information. your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the ੬ 02.7.12/A33-D/V5.0 ੭ IMPORTANT INFORMATION CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 ABOUT THIS MANUAL WARNING You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: WARNING Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu- WARNING ents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State This is used to indicate the presence of a of California to cause cancer and birth hazard that could cause death or serious defects or other reproductive harm. personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely. SIC0697 CAUTION If you see this symbol, it means Do not do this or Do not let this happen. This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moder- ate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully. © 2002 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or trans- mitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, me- chanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. ੬ 02.7.12/A33-D/V5.0 ੭ Welcome To The World Of NISSAN portation services to the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories. NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and computers in automobiles, and has led the indus- try in improving both performance and fuel effi- ciency through new engine designs and the use of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The company has also developed ways to build quality into its vehicles at each stage of the production process, both through extensive use of automation and — most importantly — through an awareness that people are the cen- tral element in quality control. From the time the parts arrived from our suppli- ers until you took delivery of your new Nissan, WFW0002 dozens of checks were made to ensure that only the best job was being done in producing and Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great to produce the finest in safe, reliable and eco- facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN nomical transportation. Your vehicle is the prod- design at Nissan Design America in San Diego, to your dealer for maintenance, the service tech- uct of a successful worldwide company that California, and engineering at Nissan Technical nician will perform his work according to the manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 coun- Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michi- quality standards that have been established by tries and distributes them in 170 nations. gan. Additionally, NISSAN employs nearly the factory. 18,000 people throughout the United States, NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufac- Canada, and Mexico. An additional 71,000 Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As tured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was people work for the 1,500 NISSAN and INFINITI you know, seat belts are an integral part of the founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN dealers across North America. safety systems that will help protect you and your affiliates world wide, collectively growing to be- passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an come the fifth largest automaker in the world. In NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every addition to cars and trucks, NISSAN also makes Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup- time you drive the vehicle. forklift trucks, marine engines, boats and other pliers and over 140 dealers employ approxi- diversified products. mately 4,500 people. These include company The NISSAN story of growth and achievement employees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all reflects our major goal: to provide you, our NISSAN has made a substantial and growing across Canada. In addition, many Canadians customer, with a vehicle that is built with quality investment in North America. NISSAN’S commit- work for companies that supply NISSAN and and craftsmanship — a product that we can be ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest- NISSAN dealers with materials and services proud to build and you can be proud to own. ments in facilities across the continent. Some of ranging from operation of port facilities and trans- ੬ 02.7.12/A33-D/V5.0 ੭ NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES ... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is something that your The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for You can write to NISSAN with the information NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you the following information: on the left at: would like to provide NISSAN directly with — Your name, address, and telephone For U.S. mainland and Alaska customers comments or questions, please contact our number Nissan North America, Inc. (NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs Department us- — Vehicle identification number (on dash Consumer Affairs Department ing our toll-free number: panel) P.O. Box 191 For U.S. mainland customers — Date of purchase Gardena, California 90248-0191 1-800-NISSAN-1 — Current odometer reading For Hawaii customers (1-800-647-7261) — Your NISSAN dealer’s name Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii — Your comments or questions 2880 Kilihau St. For Hawaii customers Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 OR (808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number) For Canada customers For Canadian customers Nissan Canada Inc. 1-800-387-0122 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle. ੬ 02.7.12/A33-D/V5.0 ੭ Table of Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems Contents Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Heater, air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Technical and consumer information Index ੬ 02.7.12/A33-D/V5.0 ੭ 1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems Seats ......................................................................... 1-2 Pregnant women ................................................ 1-23 Front manual seat adjustment ............................. 1-2 Injured persons................................................... 1-23 Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3 Three-point type seat belt with retractor ............ 1-23 Folding rear seat ................................................. 1-5 Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-26 Head restraint adjustment .................................... 1-6 Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-26 Active head restraint (front seats)........................ 1-7 Child restraints ........................................................ 1-27 Armrest ................................................................

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