® 2016 MAXIMA OWNER’S MANUAL For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN In addition to factory-installed options, your ve- Before driving your vehicle, please read this owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with hicle may also be equipped with additional ac- Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil- confidence. It was produced using the latest cessories installed by NISSAN or by a NISSAN iarity with controls and maintenance require- techniques and strict quality control. dealer prior to delivery. It is important that you ments assisting you in the safe operation of your familiarize yourself with all disclosures, warnings, vehicle. This manual was prepared to help you under- cautions and instructions concerning proper use stand the operation and maintenance of your of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle WARNING vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- and/or accessory. See a NISSAN dealer for de- ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this tails concerning the particular accessories with IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION manual before operating your vehicle. which your vehicle is equipped. REMINDERS! A separate Warranty Information Booklet Follow these important driving rules to explains details about the warranties cov- help ensure a safe and comfortable trip ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service for you and your passengers! and Maintenance Guide” explains details ● NEVER drive under the influence of al- about maintaining and servicing your ve- cohol or drugs. hicle. You will also receive a separate Cus- tomer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits will explain how to resolve any concerns and never drive too fast for conditions. you may have with your vehicle, and clarify ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving your rights under your state’s lemon law. and avoid using vehicle features or taking Additionally, you may receive a separate other actions that could distract you. Navigation Manual (if so equipped) that will explain the various features and func- ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro- tions your system may have. priate child restraint systems. Preteen children should be seated in the rear seat. A NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any ques- ● ALWAYS provide information about the tions, they will be glad to assist you with the proper use of vehicle safety features to extensive resources available to them. all occupants of the vehicle. ● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information. WHEN READING THE MANUAL MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This manual includes information for all features IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT and equipment available on this model. Features THIS MANUAL This vehicle should not be modified. and equipment in your vehicle may vary depend- Modification could affect its ing on model, trim level, options selected, order, You will see various symbols in this manual. They performance, safety or durability and may date of production, region or availability. There- are used in the following ways: even violate governmental regulations. In fore, you may find information about features or addition, damage or performance prob- equipment that are not included or installed on WARNING your vehicle. lems resulting from modifications may This is used to indicate the presence of a not be covered under NISSAN warranties. All information, specifications and illustrations in hazard that could cause death or serious this manual are those in effect at the time of personal injury. To avoid or reduce the printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change risk, the procedures must be followed specifications, performance, design or compo- precisely. nent suppliers without notice and without obligation. From time to time, NISSAN may CAUTION update or revise this manual to provide Owners with the most accurate information currently This is used to indicate the presence of a available. Please carefully read and retain with hazard that could cause minor or moder- this manual all revision updates sent to you by ate personal injury or damage to your ve- NISSAN to ensure you have access to accurate hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro- and up-to-date information regarding your ve- cedures must be followed carefully. hicle. Current versions of vehicle Owner’s Manu- als and any updates can also be found in the Owner section of the NISSAN website at https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/ navigation/manualsGuide. If you have ques- tions concerning any information in your Owner’s Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s Manual for contact information. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE WARNING ADVISORY WARNING Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter- ies, may contain perchlorate material. The Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate and certain vehicle components contain or Material – special handling may apply, See emit chemicals known to the State of www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”. California to cause cancer and birth de- fects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and APD1005 birth defects or other reproductive harm. If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.” If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra- tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. © 2015 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s indicate movement or action. Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these recording or otherwise, without the prior written call attention to an item in the illustration. permission of Nissan North America, Inc. 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 NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at: dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to following information: For U.S. customers provide NISSAN directly with comments or – Your name, address, and telephone number Nissan North America, Inc. questions, please contact the NISSAN Con- Consumer Affairs Department sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free – Vehicle identification number (attached to the P.O. Box 685003 number: top of the instrument panel on the driver’s Franklin, TN 37068-5003 side) For U.S. customers or via e-mail at: 1-800-NISSAN-1 – Date of purchase [email protected] (1-800-647-7261) For Canadian customers – Current odometer reading Nissan Canada Inc. For Canadian customers – Your NISSAN dealer’s name 5290 Orbitor Drive 1-800-387-0122 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 – Your comments or questions or via e-mail at: OR [email protected] If you prefer, visit us at: www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers) We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle. Table of Illustrated table of contents 0 Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 Instruments and controls 2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4 Starting and driving 5 In case of emergency 6 Appearance and care 7 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8 Technical and consumer information 9 Index 10 0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0-2 Instrument Panel ..................................0-6 Exterior front ......................................0-3 Engine compartment check locations . ..............0-8 Exterior rear.......................................0-4 Warning and indicator lights ........................0-9 Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-21) 2. Rear head restraints/headrests (P. 1-6) 3. Rear seat belts (P. 1-11) 4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-40) 5. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P. 1-40) 6. Front head restraints/headrests (P. 1-6) 7. Front seat belt with pretensioner and shoulder height adjuster (P. 1-11, 1-40) 8. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P. 1-40) 9. Door pressure sensor (passenger side shown, driver’s side similar) (P. 1-40) 10. Seats (P. 1-2) 11. Occupant classification sensor (weight sensor) (P.1-40) 12. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P. 1-21) Refer to the page number indicated in pa- rentheses for operating details. LII2293 0-2 Illustrated table of contents EXTERIOR FRONT 1. Engine hood (P. 3-20) 2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-36) 3. Windshield (P. 8-20) 4. Power windows (P. 2-51) 5. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key®, keys (P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2) 6. Mirrors, side view camera (if so equipped) (P. 3-28, 4-9) 7. Tire pressure (P. 8-31) 8. Flat tire (P. 6-3) 9. Tire chains (P. 8-31) 10. Headlight and turn signal switch, replacing bulbs (P. 2-38, 8-27) 11. Fog light switch (P. 2-38) 12. Sonar sensors (if so equipped) (P. 5-84) 13. Front view camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-9) Refer to the page number indicated in pa- rentheses for operating details.