2002 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 63

¼ When the headlight switch remains in the or position after the lights automatically turn off, the lights will turn on for 5 minutes when the headlight switch is turned to the OFF position and turn to the or position. Headlight beam select To select the high beam, push the lever forward. Pull it back to select the low beam. Passing signal Pulling the lever toward you will flash the headlight high beam. CAUTION ¼ When you turn on the headlight switch after the lights automatically turn off, the lights will not turn off automatically. Be sure to turn the light switch to the OFF position when you leave the vehicle for extended periods of time, otherwise the battery will go dead. ¼ Never leave the light switch on when the engine is not running for extended periods of time even if the headlights turn off automatically. Daytime running light system (Canada only) The headlights automatically illuminate at a reduced intensity when the engine is started with the parking brake released. The daytime running lights operate with the headlight switch in the OFF position or in the position. Turn the headlight switch to the position for full illumination when driving at night. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running lights do not illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate once the parking brake is released. The daytime running lights will remain on until the ignition switch is turned off. IC1284MA Instrument brightness control The instrument brightness control operates when the light switch is in the or position. Turn the control to adjust the brightness of instrument panel lights (except clock) and power window switch lights. When the control is turned to the right until a click sound is heard, the light intensity will be at maximum. When the control is turned to the left until a click sound is heard, the light will be turned off. 2-18 Instruments and controls