Nissan Maxima (2018 year). Instruction

Vehicle Settings

The vehicle settings allow the user to
change the settings for lights, wipers, lock-
ing, keys, and other vehicle settings.

Menu item

Result

Lighting

Displays the various lighting settings.

Auto Room Lamp

Allows user to turn the auto room lamp on or off.

Accent Lighting (if so equipped)

Allows user to adjust the brightness of the accent lights.

Light Sensitivity

Allows user to change when the lights illuminate based on the brightness outside the vehicle.

Light Off Delay

Allows user to change the duration of time, from 0 to 180 seconds, that the automatic headlights stay on af-
ter the vehicle is shut off.

Turn Indicator

Displays the various turn indicator settings.

3 Flash Pass

Allows user to turn the 3 flash pass on or off. For additional information, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.

Locking

Displays the various locking settings.

Ext. Door Switch

Allows user to turn the exterior door switch on or off. When turned on, the request switch on the door is
activated.

Selective Unlock

Allows user to turn the selective unlock feature on or off. When turned on, only the driver’s door is unlocked
after the door unlock operation. When the door handle request switch on the driver’s or front passenger’s
side door is pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All the doors can be un-
locked if the door unlock operation is performed again within 1 minute. When this item is turned off, all the
doors will be unlocked after the door unlock operation is performed once.

Answer Back Horn

Allows user to turn answer back horn on or off. When turned on, the horn will chirp and the hazard indicators
will flash once when locking the vehicle with the Intelligent Key.

Auto Door Unlock (if so equipped)

Displays available options for the auto door unlock.

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Result

Wipers

Displays the various wipers settings. For additional information, refer to “Wiper and washer switch” in this
section.

Speed Dependent (if so equipped)

Allows user to turn the speed dependent feature on or off.

Rain Sensor (if so equipped)

Allows user to turn the rain sensor feature on or off.

Driving Position (if so equipped)

Displays the various driving position settings.

Exit Seat Slide

Allows user to turn the exit seat slide on or off. For additional information, refer to “Automatic drive positioner”
in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section of this manual.

Exit Steering Up (if so equipped)

Allows user to turn the exit steering up on or off. For additional information, refer to “Automatic drive posi-
tioner” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section of this manual.

Remote Engine Start

Allows user to turn the Remote Engine Start feature on or off. When turned on, the engine can be restarted
remotely. For additional information, refer to “Remote Engine Start” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section of this manual.

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Maintenance

The maintenance menu allows the user to
set reminders for various vehicle mainte-
nance items.

WARNING

does not mean your tires will last that
long. Use the tire replacement indicator
as a guide only and always perform
regular tire checks. Failure to perform
regular tire checks, including tire pres-
sure checks could result in tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to a collision, which could
result in serious personal injury or
death.

Menu item

Result

Maintenance

Displays various maintenance reminder options.

Oil and Filter

Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.

Tire

Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.

Other

Allows user to set a reminder at a specific interval or reset the current one.

Clock

Menu item

Result

Clock

When selected, the following message appears: “Go to the settings menu on the center display to set clock”.
For additional information, refer to the separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.

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TPMS Settings

The TPMS settings menu allows the user to
change the tire pressure units displayed in
the vehicle information display.

Menu item

Result

TPMS Settings

Displays available TPMS Settings.

Tire Pressure Unit

Allows user to select the tire pressure units that will display in the vehicle information display.

Unit/Language

The Unit/Language menu allows the user
to change the units shown in the vehicle
information display.

Menu item

Result

Mileage/Fuel

Displays the available mileage/fuel display units and allows user to select preferred unit for display.

Tire Pressure Unit

Allows user to select the tire pressure display units.

Temperature

Allows user to select the temperature display units.

Language

Displays the available language options and allows user to select preferred language for display.

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Key-Linked Settings (if so
equipped)

Menu item

Result

Key-Linked Settings

Allows user to turn the Key-Linked Settings on or off. For additional information, refer to “Linking an Intelligent
Key to the meter display” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section of this manual.

Factory Reset

The factory reset menu allows the user to
restore the vehicle information display set-
tings to factory status.

Menu item

Result

Factory Reset

Allows user to reset the vehicle information display settings to the original factory settings. Once selected,
the user can confirm or deny the reset.

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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

1. No Key Detected

2. Key ID Incorrect

3. Key Battery Low

4. I-Key

System

Error:

See

Owner’s

Manual

5. Shift to Park

6. Push brake and start switch to drive

7. Engine start operation for Intelligent

Key system (if I-Key battery level is low)

8. Release Parking Brake

9. Low Fuel

10. Low Washer Fluid

11. Tire Pressure Low – Add Air

12. Door/Trunk Open

13. Alarm - Time for a break? (if so

equipped)

14. Power will turn off to save the battery

15. Power turned off to save the battery

16. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights

17. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s

Manual (if so equipped)

18. Sensor (if so equipped)

19. Park Sensor (if so equipped)

20. Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s

Manual (if so equipped)

21. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear

Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) indicator (if so
equipped)

22. Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so

equipped)

23. Chassis Control System Error: See

Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)

24. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)

25. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicator

(if so equipped)

26. Driver Attention Alert — Take a Break? (if

so equipped)

27. Driver Attention Alertness Malfunction

(if so equipped)

28. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse

29. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual

30. SPORT

31. Illumination indicator

32. Transmission Shift Position indicator

33. Outside Temperature Display

34. Low Outside Temperature Alert

35. Oil and Filter

36. Tire

37. Other

38. Loose Fuel Cap

39. Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction (if

so equipped)

40. Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)

No Key Detected

This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is left outside the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.

For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.

Key ID Incorrect

This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed from the OFF position and
the Intelligent Key is not recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with
an unregistered key.

For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.

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Key Battery Low

This indicator illuminates when the Intelli-
gent Key battery is running out of power.

If this indicator illuminates, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Battery replacement” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.

I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual

After the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, this light comes on for a period
of time and then turns off.

The I-Key System Error message warns of
a malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem. If the light comes on while the engine
is stopped, it may be impossible to start
the engine.

If the light comes on while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
in these cases, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

Shift to Park

This warning illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the ACC or OFF position and the
shift lever is not in the P (Park) position. Also,
a chime sounds when the ignition switch is
in the ACC or OFF position.

If this warning illuminates, move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position and start the
engine.

Push brake and start switch to drive

This indicator appears when the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position.

This indicator also appears when the ve-
hicle has been started using the Remote
Engine Start function.

This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine from any position of the ignition
switch.

Engine start operation for Intelligent
Key system (if I-Key battery level is low)

This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the In-
telligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.

If this appears, touch the ignition switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing
the brake pedal. For additional information,
refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dis-
charge” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.

Release Parking Brake

This warning illuminates in the message
area of the vehicle information display
when the parking brake is set and the ve-
hicle is driven.

Low Fuel

This warning illuminates when the fuel level
in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as
soon as it is convenient, preferably before
the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty). There
will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge needle reaches 0
(Empty).

Low Washer Fluid

This

warning

illuminates

when

the

windshield-washer fluid is at a low level.
Add windshield-washer fluid as necessary.
For

additional

information,

refer

“Windshield-washer fluid” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.

Tire Pressure Low - Add Air

This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light re-

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mains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pres-
sures of all four tires to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For additional
information, refer to “Low tire pressure
warning light” in this section and “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting

and

driving”

section

this

manual.

Door/Trunk Open

This warning illuminates when a door or
the trunk has been opened.

Alarm - Time for a break? (if so
equipped)

This indicator appears when the driver en-
ables the Timer Alert function within the
Driving Aids Settings and the selected set
time is expired. The time is based on igni-
tion on time and can be set up to six hours.

Power will turn off to save the battery

This message appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display after a period of time if the
ignition switch is in the ACC or the ON po-
sition and if the vehicle is in P (Park). For
additional information, refer to “Push-

button ignition switch positions” in the
“Starting

and

driving”

section

this

manual.

Power turned off to save the battery

This message appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Push-button ig-
nition switch positions” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights

This warning appears when the headlights
are left in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.

Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)

This warning illuminates when there is an
error with the system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.

Sensor (if so equipped)

This warning illuminates when the sensor
is activated. For additional information, re-

fer to “Front and rear sonar system” in the
“Starting

and

driving”

section

this

manual.

Park Sensor (if so equipped)

This indicator illuminates when the sensor
is activated. For additional information, re-
fer to “Front and rear sonar system” in the
“Starting

and

driving”

section

this

manual.

Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)

This warning illuminates when there is an
error with the system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Front and rear sonar sys-
tem” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) indicator (if so
equipped)

This indicator shows when the BSW and
RCTA systems are engaged.

For additional information, refer to “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)” and “Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.

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Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)

This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
not functioning properly:

∙ Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

∙ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

Chassis Control System Error: See Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped)

This warning appears if the Integrated
Dynamics-control Module detects an error
in the Intelligent Trace Control, Intelligent
Engine Brake, or the Active Ride Control
systems. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Chassis control” in the
“Starting

and

driving”

section

this

manual.

Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)

This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.

When cruise control is activated, a green
circle will illuminate to indicate it is set. The
vehicle information display will also display
the speed the cruise control was set at. If
you accelerate past the set speed, the
speed will blink until you either cancel
cruise control or go back to the set speed. If
cruise control is on and canceled, the
speed will be displayed to show the speed
the vehicle will return to if the resume but-
ton is activated.

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicator
(if so equipped)

This indicator shows the Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system status. The status is
shown by the color. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.

Driver Attention Alert - Take a Break? (if
so equipped)

This alert appears when the system has
detected that the driver may be displaying
fatigue or a lack of attention.

Driver Attention Alert Malfunction (if so
equipped)

This warning appears when the Driver At-
tention Alert system is not functioning
properly. For additional information, refer to
“Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)” in the
“Starting

and

driving”

section

this

manual.

Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse

This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. For
additional information, refer to “Extended
storage switch” in this section.

CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual

This warning illuminates when there is a
problem with the CVT system. If this warn-
ing comes on, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

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SPORT

This indicator illuminates when sport
mode is activated. The sport mode screen
will remain on for about 6 seconds unless
the driver dismisses the notification early
using

the

vehicle

information

display

switches. For additional information, refer
to “Sport mode” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.

Illumination indicator

This indicator shows the illumination ad-
justment of the instrument panel. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Instrument
brightness control” in this section.

Transmission Shift Position indicator

This indicator shows the transmission shift
position.

Outside Temperature Display

The outside temperature display appears
in the center region of the vehicle informa-
tion display.

Low Outside Temperature

This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The tempera-
ture can be changed to display in Celsius or
Fahrenheit. For additional information, re-
fer to “Settings” in this section.

Oil and Filter

This indicator appears when the customer
set distance comes for changing the en-
gine oil and filter. You can set or reset the
distance for checking or replacing these
items. For scheduled maintenance items
and intervals, refer to the “Maintenance and
schedules” section of this manual.

Tire

This indicator appears when the customer
set distance is reached for replacing tires.
You can set or reset the distance for replac-
ing tires.

WARNING

The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, in-
cluding tire pressure checks. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Changing
wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual. Many factors in-
cluding tire inflation, alignment, driving
habits and road conditions affect tire
wear and when tires should be re-
placed. Setting the tire replacement in-
dicator for a certain driving distance
does not mean your tires will last that
long. Use the tire replacement indicator
as a guide only and always perform
regular tire checks. Failure to perform
regular tire checks, including tire pres-
sure checks could result in tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to a collision, which could
result in serious personal injury or
death.

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Other

This indicator appears when the customer
set distance is reached for checking or re-
placing maintenance items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires. Other mainte-
nance items can include such things as air
filter or tire rotation. The distance for
checking or replacing the items can be set
or reset.

Loose Fuel Cap

This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the ve-
hicle has been refueled. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Fuel-filler cap” in the
“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion of this manual.

Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction
(if so equipped)

This message appears when the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC), Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB), or Intelligent Forward Colli-
sion Warning (I-FCW) systems become un-
available because the front radar is ob-
structed. For additional information, refer
to “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”, “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB)”, or “Intelli-

gent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.

Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)

This message appears when the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) or Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) systems become unavailable
because a radar blockage is detected. For
additional information, refer to “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.

Some of the information and operations
available on the control panel can also be
viewed and operated on the vehicle infor-
mation display. The vehicle information
display operations can be conducted with
the switches on the steering wheel.

AUDIO

Use

and select

on the

vehicle information display main menu.
The vehicle information display shows the
status for the audio source currently in use.

Some examples of what will be displayed:

∙ Source

∙ Artist

∙ Song

∙ Album

Pushing the source button will display a list
of available sources to select with the
steering switch controls if the ignition is on,
or cycle through the available audio
sources in accessory mode.

CONTROL PANEL AND VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
INTERACTION

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RECEIVING A CALL

Using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System, a received phone call can be oper-
ated on the vehicle information display as
well as on the touch-screen display.

1. When there is an incoming call, the

caller information and the operation
keys are displayed on the vehicle infor-
mation display.

2. Use

to highlight the pre-

ferred item and press the OK button to
select the item.

Available keys

Action

[Answer]

Answers the received phone call.

[Decline]

Declines the received phone call.

INFO:

A cellular phone device must be connected and selected among other connected
Bluetooth® devices before hands-free operation. For additional information, refer to the
separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.

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TEXT MESSAGING

Using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System, a received text message can be
operated on the vehicle information dis-
play as well as on the touch-screen display.

To read/ignore an incoming text

1. When a new text message is received, a

pop-up window and operation keys will
appear with the sender’s name or
phone number on the vehicle informa-
tion display.

2. Use

to highlight the pre-

ferred item and press OK to select the
item.

Available keys

Action

[Read]

View or hear the received message.

[Ignore]

Ignore the received message.

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To reply to/exit from a text

1. When a new text message is received

and [Read] is selected, operation keys
are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display.

2. Use

to highlight the pre-

ferred item and push the OK button to
select the item.

Available keys

Action

[Reply]

Available pre-determined messages will be displayed
on the vehicle information display if the steering
switch controls are used. Further operations, such as
voice recognition reply operation, is available when
using the touch-screen display.

[Exit]

Ends text message operation and the vehicle infor-
mation display will show the previous screen.

INFO

A cellular phone device must be connected and selected from among other connected
Bluetooth® devices before hands-free operation. For additional information, refer to the
separate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.

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NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Turn-by-turn route guidance can be dis-
played on the vehicle information display.

To view turn-by-turn route guidance on the
vehicle

information

display,

use

and scroll to

on the vehicle

information display menu.

City view

City view shows representation of intersec-
tions with road curvature and surround-
ings.

Lane guidance will appear in the lower right
corner if the data is available for that street.
The next turn and the distance to the next
turn are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display. A countdown bar is shown in
the arrow. The bar gets smaller as you get
closer to the next turn.

Arrow view

Lane guidance will appear in the lower right
corner, if the data is available for that street.

A turn direction arrow with an icon indicat-
ing your current route location is displayed.
A countdown bar will be shown on the left
side of the vehicle information display. The
bar gets smaller as you get closer to the
next turn.

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