FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN Before driving your vehicle please read this Own- MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity confidence. It was produced using the latest with controls and maintenance requirements, as- This vehicle should not be modified. techniques and strict quality control. sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and This manual was prepared to help you under- may even violate governmental stand the operation and maintenance of your WARNING regulations. In addition, damage or per- vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this MINDERS FOR SAFETY! formance problems resulting from manual before operating your vehicle. modifications may not be covered un- Follow these important driving rules to der NISSAN warranties. A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and complete trip for explains details about the warranties cov- you and your passengers! ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service c NEVER drive under the influence of al- and Maintenance Guide” explains details cohol or drugs. about maintaining and servicing your ve- hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer c ALWAYS observe posted speed limits Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will and never drive too fast for conditions. explain how to resolve any concerns you c ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro- may have with your vehicle, as well as priate child restraint systems. Preteen clarify your rights under your state’s lemon children should be seated in the rear law. seat. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle c ALWAYS provide information about the best. When you require any service or have any proper use of vehicle safety features to questions, they will be glad to assist you with the all occupants of the vehicle. extensive resources available to them. c ALWAYS review this owner’s manual for important safety information. Z REVIEW COPY:—2004 Maxima (max) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 11/05/03—tbrooks X WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 available on this model. Therefore, you may find WARNING some information that does not apply to your vehicle. WARNING All information, specifications and illustrations in Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, this manual are those in effect at the time of and certain vehicle components contain printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change or emit chemicals known to the State of specifications or design without notice and with- California to cause cancer and birth de- out obligation. fects or other reproductive harm. In addi- IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles THIS MANUAL and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the You will see various symbols in this manual. They State of California to cause cancer and are used in the following ways: APD1005 birth defects or other reproductive harm. If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” WARNING © 2003 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. or “Do not let this happen.” GARDENA, CALIFORNIA This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s personal injury. To avoid or reduce the Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra- system, or transmitted in any form, or by any risk, the procedures must be followed tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the precisely. means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, vehicle. recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gar- CAUTION dena, California. This is used to indicate the presence of a Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these hazard that could cause minor or moder- indicate movement or action. ate personal injury or damage to your ve- hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro- cedures must be followed carefully. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. Z REVIEW COPY:—2004 Maxima (max) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 11/05/03—tbrooks X WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NISSAN NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and com- puters in automobiles, and has led the industry in improving both performance and fuel efficiency through new engine designs and the use of syn- thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The com- pany 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 central element in quality control. From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN, dozens of checks were made to ensure that only the best job was being done in producing and delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN to your dealer for WFW0002 maintenance, the service technician will perform his work according to the quality standards that have Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to styling design at Nissan Design America, Inc. in San been established by NISSAN. produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan Tech- transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a suc- nical Center North America in Farmington Hills, Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As you cessful worldwide company that manufactures cars Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs more than know, seat belts are an integral part of the safety and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes them 21,000 people throughout the United States, systems that will help protect you and your passen- in 170 nations. Canada, and Mexico. An additional 60,000 people gers in the event of a sudden stop or an accident. work for the 1,250 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers We urge you to use the seat belts every time you NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured drive the vehicle. by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in across North America. Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world- NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the The NISSAN story of growth and achievement re- wide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest flects our major goal: to provide you, our customer, automaker in the world. In addition to cars and Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its suppli- with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsman- trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marine ers and over 150 dealers employ approximately ship — a product that we can be proud to build and engines, boats and other diversified products. 4,500 people. These include company employees you can be proud to own. and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada. NISSAN has made a substantial and growing in- In addition, many Canadians work for companies vestment in North America. NISSAN’s commitment that supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with ma- is over $6 billion dollars in capital investments in terials and services ranging from the operation of facilities across the continent. Some of the facilities port facilities and transportation services, to the include the Nissan Manufacturing facilities in Can- supply of lubricants, parts and accessories. ton, Mississippi and in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle Z REVIEW COPY:—2004 Maxima (max) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 10/07/03—tbrooks X 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. mainland and Alaska customers provide NISSAN directly with comments or ques- tions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs – Your name, address, and telephone number Nissan North America, Inc. Department using our toll-free number: Consumer Affairs Department – Vehicle identification number (attached to the P.O. Box 191 For U.S. mainland and Alaska customers top of the instrument panel on the driver’s Gardena, California 90248-0191 1-800-NISSAN-1 side) (1-800-647-7261) For Hawaii customers – Date of purchase Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii For Hawaii customers – Current odometer reading 2880 Kilihau St. 1-808-836-0888 (Oahu Number) Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 – Your NISSAN dealer’s name For Canadian customers For Canadian customers 1-800-387-0122 – Your comments or questions Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive OR Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle. Z REVIEW COPY:—2004 Maxima (max) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 10/07/03—tbrooks X Table of Illustrated table of contents 0 Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 Instruments and controls 2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3 Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4 Starting and driving 5 In case of