2005 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 94

HEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so equipped) NOTE: If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the switch is turned on, the system will not heat the steering wheel. This is not a malfunction. TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) OFF SWITCH (if so equipped) LIC0421 LIC0451 The heated steering wheel system is designed to operate only when the surface temperature of the steering wheel is below approximately 68°F (20°C). Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm the steering wheel after the engine starts. The indicator light will come on. If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is below 68°F (20°C), the system will heat the steering wheel to approximately 86°F (30°C), then turn off automatically. Push the switch again to turn the heated steering off manually. The indicator light will go off. The vehicle should be driven with the Traction Control System (TCS) on for most driving conditions. If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the TCS reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn the TCS off. To turn off the TCS, push the TCS OFF switch. The indicator will come on. Push the "TCS OFF" switch again or restart the engine to turn ON the system. See "Traction control system (TCS)" in the "Starting and driving" section. 2-26 Instruments and controls