Nissan Maxima (2018 year). Instruction

∙ Your

vehicle’s

engine

should

turned off while programming the
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver. Do
not breathe exhaust gases; they con-
tain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dan-
gerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death.

PROGRAMMING HOMELINK®

If you have any questions or are having
difficulty programming your HomeLink®
buttons, refer to the HomeLink® web site at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.

NOTE:

Place the ignition switch in the ACC posi-
tion when programming HomeLink®. It is
also recommended that a new battery
be placed in the hand-held transmitter
of the device being programmed to
HomeLink® for quicker programming
and accurate transmission of the radio
frequency.

1. Position the end of your hand-held

transmitter 1–3 in (2–8 cm) away from
the HomeLink® surface, keeping the
HomeLink® indicator light

䊊

in view.

2. Using

both

hands,

simultaneously

press and hold the desired HomeLink®
button and hand-held transmitter but-
ton.

NOT

release

until

the

HomeLink® indicator light

䊊

flashes

slowly and then rapidly. When the indi-
cator light flashes rapidly, both buttons
may be released. (The rapid flashing
indicates successful programming.)

NOTE:

Some devices may require you to replace
Step 2 with the cycling procedure noted
in “Programming HomeLink® for Cana-
dian customers and gate openers” in this
section.

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3. Press

and

hold

the

programmed

HomeLink® button and observe the in-
dicator light.

∙ If

the

indicator

light

䊊

solid/continuous, programming is
complete and your device should
activate when the HomeLink® button
is pressed and released.

∙ If the indicator light

䊊

blinks rapidly

for 2 seconds and then turns to a
solid/continuous

light,

continue

with Steps 4-6 for a rolling code de-
vice. A second person may make the
following steps easier. Use a ladder or
other device. Do not stand on your
vehicle to perform the next steps.

4. At the receiver located on the garage

door opener motor in the garage, lo-
cate the “learn” or “smart” button (the
name and color of the button may vary
by manufacturer but it is usually lo-
cated near where the hanging an-
tenna wire is attached to the unit). If
there is difficulty locating the button,
reference the garage door opener’s
manual.

5. Press and release the “learn” or “smart”

button.

6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press

and hold the trained HomeLink® but-
ton for 2 seconds and release. Repeat
the “press/hold/release” sequence up
to three times to complete the training
process. HomeLink® should now acti-
vate your rolling code equipped device.

7. If you have any questions or are having

difficulty

programming

your

HomeLink®

buttons,

refer

the

HomeLink®

web

site

at:

www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-
3515.

PROGRAMMING HOMELINK® FOR
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS AND GATE
OPENERS

Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)
after several seconds of transmission –
which may not be long enough for
HomeLink® to pick up the signal during
training. Similar to this Canadian law, some
U.S. gate operators are designed to “tim-
eout” in the same manner.

If you live in Canada or you are having diffi-
culties training a gate operator or garage

door opener by using the “Training” proce-
dures, replace “Programming HomeLink®”
Step 2 with the following:

NOTE:

When

programming

garage

door

opener, etc., unplug the device during
the “cycling” process to prevent possible
damage to the garage door opener com-
ponents.

1. For additional information, refer to “Pro-

gramming HomeLink®” step 1 in this
section.

2. Using

both

hands,

simultaneously

press and hold the desired HomeLink®
button and the hand-held transmitter
button. During training, your hand-held
transmitter may automatically stop
transmitting. Continue to press and
hold the desired HomeLink® button
while you press and re-press (“cycle”)
your

hand-held

transmitter

every

2 seconds until the frequency signal
has been learned. The HomeLink® indi-
cator light will flash slowly and then
rapidly after several seconds upon
successful training. DO NOT release un-
til the HomeLink® indicator light flashes
slowly and then rapidly. When the indi-
cator light flashes rapidly, both buttons

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may be released. The rapid flashing in-
dicates successful training.
Proceed

with

“Programming

HomeLink®” step 3 to complete.
If the device was unplugged during the
programming procedure, remember
to plug it back in when programming is
completed.

OPERATING THE HOMELINK®
UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER

The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, after
it is programmed, can be used to activate
the programmed device. To operate, sim-
ply press and release the appropriate pro-
grammed HomeLink® Universal Trans-
ceiver button. The amber indicator light will
illuminate while the signal is being trans-
mitted.

For convenience, the hand-held transmit-
ter of the device may also be used at any
time.

PROGRAMMING TROUBLE-
DIAGNOSIS

If the HomeLink® does not quickly learn the
hand-held transmitter information:

∙ Replace the hand-held transmitter bat-

teries with new batteries.

∙ Position the hand-held transmitter with

its battery area facing away from the
HomeLink® surface.

∙ Press and hold both the HomeLink®

and hand-held transmitter buttons
without interruption.

∙ Position the hand-held transmitter 1 -

3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the
HomeLink® surface. Hold the transmit-
ter in that position for up to 15 seconds.
If HomeLink® is not programmed within
that time, try holding the transmitter in
another position – keeping the indicator
light in view at all times.

If you have any questions or are having
difficulty programming your HomeLink®
buttons, refer to the HomeLink® web site at:
www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.

CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED
INFORMATION

The following procedure clears the pro-
grammed information from both buttons.
Individual buttons cannot be cleared. How-
ever, individual buttons can be repro-
grammed. For additional information, refer
to “Reprogramming a single HomeLink®
button” in this section.

To clear all programming:

1. Press

and

hold

the

two

outer

HomeLink® buttons until the indicator
light begins to flash in approximately
10 seconds. Do not hold for longer than
20 seconds.

2. Release both buttons.

HomeLink® is now in the programming
mode and can be programmed at any
time

beginning

with

“Programming

HomeLink®” - Step 1.

REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE
HOMELINK® BUTTON

To reprogram a HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver button, complete the following:

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink®

button. DO NOT release the button.

2. The indicator light will begin to flash

after 20 seconds. Without releasing the
HomeLink® button, proceed with “Pro-
gramming HomeLink®” - Step 1.

For

questions

comments,

contact

HomeLink®

at:

www.homelink.com

1–800–355–3515 (except Mexico).

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The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver but-
ton has now been reprogrammed. The
new device can be activated by pressing
the HomeLink® button that was just pro-
grammed. This procedure will not affect
any other programmed HomeLink® but-
tons.

IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN

If your vehicle is stolen, you should change
the codes of any non-rolling code device
that

has

been

programmed

into

HomeLink®. Consult the Owner’s Manual of
each device or call the manufacturer or
dealer of those devices for additional infor-
mation.

When your vehicle is recovered, you will
need to reprogram the HomeLink® Uni-
versal Transceiver with your new trans-
mitter information.

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This

device

complies

with

Industry

Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

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Instruments and controls

Intelligent Keys (two sets)

Mechanical keys

Key number plate (one plate)

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®

Your vehicle can only be driven with the
Intelligent Keys which are registered to
your vehicle’s Intelligent Key System com-
ponents.

Never leave these keys in the vehicle.

As many as four Intelligent Keys can be
registered and used with one vehicle. The
new keys must be registered by a NISSAN
dealer prior to use with the Intelligent Key
System of your vehicle.

Since the registration process requires
erasing all memory in the Intelligent Key
components when registering new keys,
be sure to take all Intelligent Keys that you
have to the NISSAN dealer.

A key number plate is supplied with your
keys. Record the key number and keep it in
a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the
vehicle. If you lose your keys, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
duplicates by using the key number.
NISSAN does not record key numbers so it
is very important to keep track of your key
number plate.

A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, it can
be duplicated without knowing the key
number.

CAUTION

Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the Intelli-
gent Key:

∙ Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which

contains electrical components, to
come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect the system
function.

∙ Do not drop the Intelligent Key.

∙ Do not strike the Intelligent Key

sharply against another object.

∙ Do not change or modify the Intelli-

gent Key.

∙ Wetting may damage the Intelligent

Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, im-
mediately wipe until it is completely
dry.

∙ Do not place the Intelligent Key for an

extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 60°C (140°F).

∙ Do not attach the Intelligent Key with

a key holder that contains a magnet.

∙ Do not place the Intelligent Key near

equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment
and personal computers.

If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of that
Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This may
prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelli-
gent Key to operate the vehicle. For infor-
mation regarding the erasing procedure, it
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer.

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Mechanical key

The Intelligent Key contains the mechani-
cal key, which can be used in case of a
discharged battery.

To remove the mechanical key, release the
lock knob on the back of the Intelligent Key.

To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it
into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob
returns to the lock position.

The mechanical key can be used for opera-
tion in the same way as an ordinary key.

CAUTION

Always carry the mechanical key in-
stalled in the Intelligent Key slot.

For additional information, refer to “Doors”
in this section and “Storage” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.

Valet hand-off

When you have to leave a key with a valet,
give them the Intelligent Key itself and keep
the mechanical key with you to protect
your belongings.

To prevent the glove box from being
opened during valet hand-off, follow the
procedures below.

1. Remove the mechanical key from the

Intelligent Key.

2. Lock the glove box with the mechani-

cal key.

3. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet

and keep the mechanical key with you.

For additional information, refer to “Stor-
age” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM KEYS

You can only drive your vehicle using the
Intelligent Keys which are registered to the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System com-
ponents in your vehicle.

The mechanical key can be used for all the
locks.

Never leave the keys in the vehicle.

Additional or replacement keys:

If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System keys. Your ex-
isting key can be duplicated without know-
ing the key number. As many as four
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys
can be used with one vehicle. You should
bring all NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem keys that you have to the NISSAN
dealer for registration. This is because the
registration process will erase the memory
of all key codes previously registered into
the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System. Af-
ter the registration process, these compo-
nents will only recognize keys coded into
the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
during registration. Any key that is not

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given to the dealer at the time of registra-
tion will no longer be able to start your
vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not allow the immobilizer system
key, which contains an electrical tran-
sponder, to come into contact with wa-
ter or salt water. This could affect sys-
tem function.

When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be
opened using the inside or outside door
handles. The doors must be unlocked to
open the doors.

WARNING

∙ Always have the doors locked while

driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from unintention-
ally opening the doors, and will help
keep out intruders.

∙ Before opening any door, always look

for and avoid oncoming traffic.

∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death

through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows and/or inad-
vertent door lock activation, do not
leave children, people who require the
assistance of others and/or pets un-
attended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and/or pets.

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LOCKING WITH KEY

To lock or unlock the vehicle, turn the key as
shown.

Manual

To lock a door, turn the key toward the front
of the vehicle

䊊

. To unlock, turn the key

toward the rear of the vehicle

䊊

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB

To lock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the lock position

䊊

then close the door.

To unlock the door without the key, move
the inside lock knob to the unlock position

䊊

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH

To lock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver’s or front passen-
ger’s side) to the lock position

䊊

. When

locking the door this way, be certain not to
leave the key inside the vehicle.

To unlock all the doors without a key, push
the door lock switch (driver’s or front pas-
senger’s side) to the unlock position

䊊

Driver’s side

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Lockout protection

When the power door lock switch (driver’s
or front passenger’s side) is moved to the
lock position with the Intelligent Key left in
the vehicle and any door open, all doors will
unlock automatically and a chime will
sound after the door is closed.

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS

∙ All doors lock automatically when the

vehicle

speed

reaches

mph

(24 km/h).

∙ All doors unlock automatically when the

transmission is placed in the P (Park)
position or when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position.

NOTE:

The automatic door unlock function can
be changed using the “Vehicle Settings”
of the vehicle information display. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK

Child safety locks help prevent the rear
doors from being opened accidentally, es-
pecially when small children are in the ve-
hicle.

The child safety lock levers are located on
the edge of the rear doors.

When the lever is in the unlock position

䊊

the door can be opened from the outside
or the inside.

When the lever is in the LOCK position

䊊

the door can be opened only from the
outside.

WARNING

∙ Radio waves could adversely affect

electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the

electric

medical

equipment

manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.

∙ The Intelligent Key transmits radio

waves when the buttons are pressed.
The FAA advises the radio waves may
affect aircraft navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate
the Intelligent Key while on an air-
plane. Make sure the buttons are not
operated unintentionally when the
unit is stored for a flight.

∙ Never leave the Intelligent Key in the

vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

The Intelligent Key system can operate all
the door locks using the remote control
function or pushing the request switch on
the vehicle without taking the key out from
a pocket or purse. The operating environ-
ment and/or conditions may affect the In-
telligent Key system operation.

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Be sure to read the following before using
the Intelligent Key system.

CAUTION

Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.

The Intelligent Key is capable of receiving
and transmitting radio waves. The Intelli-
gent Key system transmits weak radio
waves from various distances. Environ-
mental conditions may interfere with the
operation of the Intelligent Key system un-
der the following operating conditions:

∙ When operating near a location where

strong radio waves are transmitted,
such as a TV tower, power station and
broadcasting station.

∙ When in possession of wireless equip-

ment, such as a cellular telephone,
transceiver, or a CB radio.

∙ When the Intelligent Key is in contact

with or covered by metallic materials.

∙ When any type of radio wave remote

control is used nearby.

∙ When the Intelligent Key is placed near

an electric appliance such as a personal
computer.

∙ When the vehicle is parked near a park-

ing meter.

In such cases, correct the operating condi-
tions before using the Intelligent Key func-
tion or use the mechanical key.

Although the life of the battery varies de-
pending on the operating conditions, the
battery’s life is approximately two years. If
the battery is discharged, replace it with a
new one.

When the Intelligent Key battery is low, a
yellow indicator illuminates with the mes-
sage “Key ID Incorrect” in the vehicle infor-
mation display. For additional information,
refer to “Vehicle information display warn-
ings and indicators” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.

Since the Intelligent Key is capable of re-
ceiving radio waves, if the key is left near
equipment which transmits strong radio
waves, such as signals from a TV and per-
sonal computer, the battery life may be-
come shorter.

For additional information, refer to “Battery
replacement” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.

As many as four Intelligent Keys can be
registered and used with one vehicle. For
information about the purchase and use of
additional Intelligent Keys, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.

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OPERATING RANGE

The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the request
switch

䊊

NOTE:

If all doors are already unlocked, opening
the trunk does NOT require an Intelligent
Key to be in range of the trunk request
switch or rear of the vehicle.

When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent
Key operating range becomes narrower,
and the Intelligent Key may not function
properly.

The operating range is within 31.50 in
(80 cm) from each request switch

䊊

If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door
glass, handle or rear bumper, the request
switches may not function.

When the Intelligent Key is within the oper-
ating range, it is possible for anyone, even
someone who does not carry the Intelli-
gent Key, to push the request switch to
lock/unlock the doors within range.

DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS
PRECAUTION

∙ Do not push the door handle request

switch with the Intelligent Key held in
your hand as illustrated. The close dis-
tance to the door handle will cause the
Intelligent Key system to have difficulty
recognizing that the Intelligent Key is
outside the vehicle.

∙ After locking with the door handle re-

quest switch, verify the doors are se-
curely locked by testing them.

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∙ To prevent the Intelligent Key from be-

ing left inside the vehicle, make sure you
carry the Intelligent Key with you and
then lock the doors.

∙ Do not pull the door handle before

pushing

the

door

handle

request

switch. The door will be unlocked but
will not open. Release the door handle
once and pull it again to open the door.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
OPERATION

You can lock or unlock the doors without
taking the Intelligent Key out of your pocket
or bag.

When you carry the Intelligent Key with you,
you can lock or unlock all doors by pushing
the door handle request switch within the
range of operation.

Locking doors

1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-

tion, place the ignition switch in the
LOCK position and make sure you carry
the Intelligent Key with you.

2. Close all doors.

3. Push any door handle request switch

while carrying the Intelligent Key with
you.

4. All doors will lock.

5. The hazard warning lights flash twice, a

chime sounds twice, and the front and
tail lights may turn on for 10 seconds.

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NOTE:

∙ Request switches for all doors and

trunk lid can be deactivated when the
“Ext. Door Switch” setting is switched
to OFF in the Vehicle Settings of the
vehicle information display. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this
manual.

∙ Doors lock with the door handle re-

quest switch

䊊

while the ignition

switch is not in the LOCK position.

∙ Doors do not lock by pushing the door

handle request switch while any door
is open. However, doors lock with the
mechanical key even if any door is
open.

∙ Doors do not lock with the door

handle request switch with the Intel-
ligent Key inside the vehicle and a
beep sounds to warn you. However,
when an Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle, doors can be locked with an-
other Intelligent Key.

CAUTION

∙ After locking the doors using the re-

quest switch, make sure that the
doors have been securely locked by
operating the door handles or the
trunk lid request switch.

∙ When locking the doors using the re-

quest switch, make sure to have the
Intelligent Key in your possession be-
fore operating the request switch to
prevent the Intelligent Key from being
left in the vehicle.

∙ The request switch is operational only

when the Intelligent Key has been de-
tected by the Intelligent Key system.

Lockout protection

To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key system.

When any door is open, the doors are
locked, and then the Intelligent Key is put
inside the vehicle and all the doors are
closed; a chime will sound and the lock will
automatically unlock.

NOTE:

The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is op-
erating the request switch to lock the
door. Put the Intelligent Key in a purse,
pocket or your other hand.

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CAUTION

The lockout protection may not func-
tion under the following conditions:

∙ When the Intelligent Key is placed on

top of the instrument panel.

∙ When the Intelligent Key is placed in-

side the glove box or a storage bin.

∙ When the Intelligent Key is placed in-

side the door pockets.

∙ When the Intelligent Key is placed in-

side or near metallic materials.

Unlocking doors

1. Carry the Intelligent Key.

2. Push the door handle request switch.

3. The door on which the request switch

was pressed will unlock and the hazard
warning lights flash once, the outside
buzzer sounds once, and the front and
tail lights may turn on for 30 seconds.

4. Push the door handle request switch

again within one minute, the outside
buzzer sounds once and the remaining
doors unlock.

NOTE:

∙ If “Selective Unlock” is turned off in

the Vehicle Settings, all doors will un-
lock upon the first request switch

䊊

press.

∙ Request switches for all doors and

trunk lid can be deactivated when the
“Ext. Door Switch” is switched to OFF
in the Vehicle Settings of the vehicle
information display. For additional
information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.

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3-11

If a door handle is pulled while unlocking
the doors, that door may not be unlocked.
Returning the door handle to its original
position will unlock the door. If the door
does not unlock after returning the door
handle, push the door handle request
switch to unlock the door.

All doors will be locked automatically un-
less one of the following operations is per-
formed within one minute after pushing
the request switch.

∙ Opening any door.

∙ Pushing the ignition switch.

The interior light timer illuminates for a pe-
riod of time when a door is unlocked and
the room light switch is in the DOOR posi-
tion.

The interior light can be turned off without
waiting by performing one of the following
operations:

∙ Placing the ignition switch in the ON po-

sition.

∙ Locking the doors with the remote con-

trol.

∙ Switching the room light switch to the

OFF position.

∙ Switching the Auto Room Lamp to the

OFF position in Vehicle Settings of the
vehicle information display. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle in-
formation display” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.

Opening the trunk lid

1. Push the trunk opener request switch

䊊

for more than 1 second while carry-

ing the Intelligent Key with you.

2. The trunk will unlatch. A chime will

sound four times.

3. Raise the trunk lid to open the trunk.

Lockout protection

To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the trunk, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key.

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Nissan Maxima (2018 year). Instruction - part 10