2012 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual
2012 Nissan Maxima Manual
2012 Nissan Maxima manual content summary:
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® 2012 MA X I MA OWNER'S MANUAL For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 2
your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, they will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them. In addition to factory installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories installed by NISSAN or by your NISSAN dealer - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 3
information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 4
WARNING Engine exhaust, some Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to Visteon and Clarion. Gracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc. The Gracenote logo and logo type , INC. All rights reserved. No part of this Owner's Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 5
with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there customers 1-800-387-0122 The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information: - Your name, address, and telephone number - Vehicle identification number (attached to the top of the instrument panel on the driver - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 6
of contents Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Technical and - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 7
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0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ...0-2 Exterior front ...0-3 Exterior rear...0-4 Passenger compartment ...0-5 Instrument panel...0-6 Engine compartment check locations ...0-8 Warning/indicator lights ...0-9 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 9
(P. 1-11) Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-37) 5. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P. 1-37) 6. Head Restraints (P. 1-7) 7. Front seat belts (P. 1-11) 8. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P. 1-37) 9. Seats (P. 1-2) 10. Occupant classification sensor - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 10
EXTERIOR FRONT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Engine hood (P. 3-18) Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-28) Windshield (P. 8-19) Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-46) Power windows (P. 2-43) Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key™, keys, request button (P. 3-4, 3-2, 3-2, 3-2) Mirrors (P. 3-26) Tire pressure (P. - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 11
2-29) Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-20) Trunk lid (P. 3-18) Vehicle loading (P. 9-12) Exterior trunk lid release/request button (P. 3-13) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30) Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-21, P. 9-3) Fuel-filler door (P. 3-21) Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6) See the page - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 12
trunk access (P. 1-5) Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-46) Sun visors (P. 3-25) Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-51) HomeLinkா universal transceiver (if so equipped) (P. 2-53) 6. Interior mirrors (P. 3-26) 7. Glove box (P. 2-41) 8. Cup holders (P. 2-40) 9. Console box (P. 2-42) 10. Front seat - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 13
3. Side and center vents (P. 4-40) Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-29) Steering wheel switch for audio control and Bluetoothா Hands-Free Phone System (P. 4-113, 4-116) 4. 5. 6. 7. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-37, P. 2-35) Security - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 14
Control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 2-38) Outside mirror controls (P. 3-28) Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-37) Trunk lid release switch (P. 3-20) * Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual (if so equipped). See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 15
steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12) Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9) Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-13) Air cleaner (P. 8-18) Fuse block (P. 8-21) Battery (P. 8-14) Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21) Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9) Radiator cap (P. 8-7) Drive belt location (P.8-17) Engine coolant reservoir - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 16
2-14 2-15 2-16 Charge warning light Engine oil pressure warning light Low tire pressure warning light Master warning light 2-11 2-12 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator light Cruise main switch indicator light Front passenger air bag status light 2-10 2-16 2-12 2-14 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 17
MEMO 0-10 Illustrated table of contents - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 18
facing child restraint installation using the seat belts ...1-29 Installing top tether strap ...1-33 Booster seats ...1-33 Supplemental restraint system ...1-37 Precautions on supplemental restraint system ...1-37 Supplemental air bag warning labels ...1-51 Supplemental air bag warning light ...1-51 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 19
effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section. ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 20
feature vehicle is stopped and the shift selector is in P (Park). WRS0860 FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT Operating tips ● The power seat motor has an auto engine is off. This will discharge the battery. See "Automatic drive positioner" in "Pre-driving checks and adjustments" for automatic drive - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 21
LRS0238 Seat lifter (driver's seat) Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Manual (if so equipped) Power (if so equipped) Lumbar support (driver's seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 22
Press down on the button on the rear parcel shelf. Fold down the passenger side seatback. WARNING LRS0863 Thigh extension (driver's side only, if so equipped) Pull up and hold the lever to extend the front portion to the desired position. ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 23
access to car keys. WRS0867 LPD0459 To fold down the driver side of the rear seat, reach 1 through the opening and pull on the strap ᭺ located behind the Intelligent Key™" in the Pre-driving checks and adjustments chapter. 1 . ● Pull the rear seat trunk release handle ᭺ 1-6 Safety-Seats, - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 24
head restraint was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraints. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision. WRS0868 LRS2000 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 25
LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888 Components 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant's ears. To raise the head restraint, pull it up. 1-8 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 26
the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is facing the correct direction. The stalk with 1 must be installed the adjustment notches ᭺ 2 . in the hole with the lock knob ᭺ 2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. 3. Properly adjust the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Head Restraints properly as described in this section. SPA1025 Front-seat Active Head Restraints The Active Head Restraint moves forward restraint helps support the occupant's head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries. - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 28
are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag. Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces or - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 29
SSS0134 SSS0016 WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 30
with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. ● No changes should be made to the seat belt system. For example, do not modify the seat belt, add material, or install devices that may change the seat - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 31
the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations. THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 32
fully retracts. See "Child restraints" later in this section for more information. The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation pulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt and release it. Then and across your chest. The front passenger seat and the rear - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 33
seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts. Shoulder belt height adjustment (front seats) The shoulder belt your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position. Checking seat belt - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 34
driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with the installed seat belts is available that can be purchased. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 35
instructions for installation and use. INFANTS Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear-facing child restraint. NISSAN recommends facing child restraint as long as possible up to the height or weight limit of the child restraint. Forwardfacing child restraints are available for - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 36
and do not allow a child in the cargo area. The child could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden stop or collision. ARS1098 WRS0256 PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING ● Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use and installation of child restraints could result in - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 37
Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rearfacing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating air bag could seriously injure or your vehicle. - Child restraint anchor points are designed to withstand loads from child restraints that are properly fitted. - Never use the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 38
that is designed for your child's height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or lower anchor WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use and installation of child restraints could result in serious injury or death - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 39
the seatback to help you locate the LATCH lower anchors. Installing child restraint LATCH lower anchor attachments instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer. LATCH rigid-mounted attachment When installing a child restraint, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 40
the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. LRS0243 WRS0801 Top tether anchor point locations The child restraint top tether strap must be used when installing the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchor attachments or seat belts. See - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 41
as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint or try installing by using the vehicle seat belt (if applicable). Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. 1-24 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 42
injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision. Also, it can change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See "Front passenger air bag and status light" later in this section. WRS0256 REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 43
safety" and "Child restraints" sections before installing a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for belt routing. Rear-facing - step 3 3. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 44
place. If the restraint is not secure, tighten the seat belt as necessary, or put the restraint in another seat and test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-27 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 45
is not locked, repeat steps 1 through 6. After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraint mode) is canceled. FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the "Child safety" and "Child restraints - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 46
FORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS WARNING The three- can change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See "Front passenger air bag and status light" later test it again. You may need to try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 47
when the child restraint is removed. See "Head restraints" in this section for head restraint adjustment, removal and installation information. WRS0699 Forward-facing (front passenger seat) - step 1 Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the "Child Safety" and "Child Restraints" sections before - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 48
restraint mode). It reverts to Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. Forward-facing - step 5 5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up according to the manufacturer's instructions to remove any slack. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 49
types of vehicles. Forward-facing - step 10 10. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag should illuminate. If this status light light is not illuminated see ЉFront passenger air bag and status light - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 50
has a lap/shoulder belt. LRS0243 INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchors (rear outboard seat positions only) or the seat belt, as applicable. 1 from the anchor 1. Flip up the anchor cover ᭺ point which is located directly behind the child seat - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 51
LRS0455 LRS0453 LRS0464 Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: ● Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 52
properly supported recommended procedures. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated. The instructions in this section apply to booster seat installation - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 53
booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch in the ON position. The front passenger air bag may or may not illuminate, status light depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat being used. See "Front passenger air bag and status light" later in - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 54
designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the driver and front passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument panel and door finishers. (See "Seat - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 55
wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. See "Front passenger air bag and status light" later in this section. ● Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 56
ARS1133 ARS1041 WARNING ● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1- - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 57
ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 WARNING ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre-teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible. 1-40 Safety-Seats, - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 58
the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. See "Child restraints" earlier in this section for details. WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 59
out of the window or lean against the door. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations. SSS0188 WRS0032 WARNING ● When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 60
SSS0159 SSS0162 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-43 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 61
still apply and must be followed. The driver supplemental front-impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger supplemental front-impact air bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove box. The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 62
vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the front of this Owner's Manual. When a front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 63
or remains illuminated depending on the front passenger seat occupied status. The light operates as follows: is ● Unoccupied passenger's seat: The OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash. LRS0865 crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your vehicle are not - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 64
and does not indicate a malfunction. If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning , located in the meter and gauges area on light the driver's side of the instrument panel, will blink. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Safety-Seats, seat - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 65
with the front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel or by installing additional trim material around the air bag system - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 66
air bag warning light illuminates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational. LRS0259 Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roofmounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag systems The side air bags are located - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 67
system or side panel. This could affect proper operation of the side air bag and curtain air bag system. ● Tampering with the side air bag system may result in serious personal injury. For example, do not change the front seats by placing material near the seatbacks or by installing additional trim - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 68
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner's Manual. WRS0895 LRS0100 1. SRS Air Bag Warning Labels (located on the sun visors) SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits for the air bag - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 69
occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and pretensioner systems need servicing: ● The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds. ● The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently. ● The supplemental air bag warning light does not come - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 70
MEMO Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-53 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 71
equipped) defroster switch ...2-29 Headlight and turn signal switch...2-29 Xenon headlights (if so equipped) ...2-29 Headlight control switch...2-30 Daytime running light system (Canada only) ...2-32 Instrument brightness control ...2-33 Turn signal switch ...2-33 Fog light switch (if so equipped - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 72
windows ...2-43 Moonroof (if so equipped) ...2-46 Automatic moonroof ...2-46 Dual Panel Moonroof (if so equipped)...2-48 Automatic moonroof ...2-48 Rear power sun shade (if so equipped) ...2-50 Interior light ...2-51 Console light...2-52 Personal lights ...2-52 Map lights ...2-52 Trunk light ...2-53 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 73
3. Side and center vents (P. 4-40) Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-29) Steering wheel switch for audio control and Bluetoothா Hands-Free Phone System (P. 4-113, 4-116) 4. 5. 6. 7. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-37, P. 2-35) Security - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 74
System Owner's Manual (if so equipped). See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. LIC1381 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Tachometer Speedometer Warning/indicator lights Fuel gauge Odometer/twin trip odometer Trip odometer change button 7. 8. Engine coolant temperature gauge - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 75
the change button ᭺ second to reset the currently displayed trip odometer to zero. Elapsed time, driving distance and average speed information is also available. Refer to "Control panel buttons" in the "Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems" section in this manual. LIC1382 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 76
range ᭺ within the zone shown in the illustration. The engine coolant temperature varies with the outside air temperature and driving conditions. CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 77
DISPLAY (if so equipped) indicates that the fuel-filler door is The located on the driver's side of the vehicle. This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and indicates the heading direction of the vehicle. With the ignition placed in the ON position, press button as described in the charts bethe low - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 78
You can also calibrate the compass by driving your vehicle on your everyday route. The compass will be calibrated once it has tracked three complete circles. LIC1487 COMPASS DISPLAY Push the button for about 1 second when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position to toggle the outside - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 79
cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens: button for about 8 1. Press and hold the seconds. The current zone number will appear in the display. Release the button. 2. Find your current location on the zone map. Refer to - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 80
display will illuminate. 2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at a maximum speed of 5 MPH (8 km/h). 3. After completing the circles, the display should return to normal. CAUTION ● Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc., which are attached to the vehicle by - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 81
(CVT) position indicator light Cruise main switch indicator light Front passenger air bag status light High beam indicator light (blue) Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Side light and headlight indicator light (green) Charge warning light Slip indicator light Engine oil pressure warning light - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 82
switch is placed in the ON position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational. If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. Have - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 83
, you should stop and adjust the tire pressure of all 4 tires to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver's door opening. The low tire pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire pressure is adjusted. After the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 84
brake release warning ● Door/trunk open warning ● Loose fuel cap ● Check tire pressure warning WARNING ● If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch in the ON position, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. ● If the light illuminates while driving, avoid - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 85
shows the shift selector position. See "Driving the vehicle" in the "Starting and driving" section of this manual. WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 86
(11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. light should After a few driving trips, the turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists. If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 87
will blink when the VDC system or the traction control system is operating, thus alerting that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface may be slippery. Light reminder chime With the ignition switch placed in the OFF position, a chime sounds when the driver's door is opened if - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 88
THE VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY Press the button, located on the instrument panel just behind the steering wheel, to display the following modes: MPG → MPG/MPH → Time/Miles → Range → Tire Pressure → Exterior Temperature → Setting → Warning Fuel economy mode The fuel economy mode can be selected to - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 89
selected to give you an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refueling. The range is constantly calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption. 2-18 Instruments and controls - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 90
In case of a low tire pressure, a warning message will also appear in the vehicle information display. See "Check tire pressure warning" later in this section. LIC2175 LIC2176 Tire pressure mode The tire pressure mode displays the tire pressure information for your tires in the *** area of the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 91
displays. In the setting mode screen press to: ● Alert ● Maintenance ● Options and press to select the menu. to move Alert mode The alert mode allows time and may need a break. The icy alert notifies you that icy driving conditions may exist. Reset mode The reset mode can be selected in any - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 92
of maintenance intervals for the following: ● engine oil ● oil filter ● tires ● other to highSet a desired interval by pushing light the maintenance field and pressing . The reset mode will open up and allow you to enter the desired distance. Options mode The LANGUAGE/UNIT/EFFECTS screen will - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 93
warnings that may be present. Once the screen is selected you have the option of skipping the warning or viewing it in detail. Warnings can be present for issues such as an open door or low fuel. For more information about potential warnings see "Vehicle information display warnings and indicators - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 94
LIC2185 Vehicle information display warnings and indicators 1. Door and trunk open warning 2. Push warning 3. Low fuel warning 4. Low windshield-washer fluid warning 5. No key warning 6. Parking brake warning 7. Shift P warning 8. Engine start operation indicator 9. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 95
12. Loose fuel cap warning 13. Check tire pressure warning 14. Tire pressure warning Door and trunk open warning This warning illuminates when a door or the trunk has been opened when the engine is running. Push warning After the Shift P warning illuminates, the Push warning will illuminate if the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 96
Key into the Intelligent Key port in the correct direction. See "Push-button ignition switch" in the "Starting and driving" section. NISSAN Intelligent Key™ removal indicator This indicator illuminates when the driver's door is opened with the ignition switch placed in the OFF position and the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 97
The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently. ● The alarm automatically turns off after a period of time. However, the alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking the driver's door or trunk lid with the key, or by pressing button on the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 98
cause undesired operation of the device. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. LIC0474 Security indicator light The security indicator light blinks whenever the ignition switch is placed - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 99
off the driving speed dependent intermittent wiper function for vehicles with navigation system. Refer to "Comfort settings" in the "Monitor, climate, audio, phone and mix washer fluid concentrates with water to the manufacturer's recommended levels before pouring the fluid into the windshield-washer - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 100
window defroster system. These wires make up the antenna for the audio system. ● Xenon headlights provide considerably more light than conventional headlights. If they are not correctly aimed, they might temporarily blind an oncoming driver or the driver ahead of you and cause a serious accident - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 101
blinking, or the color of the light will become reddish. If one or more of the above signs appear, contact a NISSAN dealer. WIC1435 WIC1436 Type A Type B HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH Lighting 1 ᭺ When turning the switch to the position, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 102
● Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights automatically when it is dark. ● Turn off all the lights when it is light. ● Keep all the lights on for a period of time after you place the ignition switch in the OFF position and all doors are closed. To turn - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 103
switch to the 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 when the parking brake is released. The daytime running lights will remain on until the ignition - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 104
daytime running light system is active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights of the instrument panel lights when driving at night. The instrument brightness control will not adjust the brightness when the headlights or parking lights are off. - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 105
of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving. WIC1440 LIC0394 FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped) To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch position, then turn the fog light to the switch to the position. To turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch in the AUTO position, the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 106
wheel. The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters. The switch is located on the center console. 1. Start the engine. 2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as desired. The indicator light of the supplemental front air bag system. Tampering with the supplemental front air bag system may result - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 107
while the engine is not running. mately 60 seconds after turning the switch on or selecting the desired temperature. 4. When the vehicle's interior is warmed or cooled, or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the control knob to the Off (center) position To check the air filter for the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 108
seat has an air filter. Do not operate the climate controlled seat without an air filter. This may wheel is below 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 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 109
. The Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the engine to turn on the system. See "Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system" in the "Starting and driving" section. Front center console The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. They are rated at 12 Volt - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 110
LIC0016 WIC1551 MAP POCKETS SEATBACK POCKETS The seatback pockets are located on the back of the driver's and passenger's seats. The pockets can be used to store maps. SUNGLASSES HOLDER To open the sunglasses holder, push and release. Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder. WARNING - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 111
while parking in direct sunlight. The heat may damage the sunglasses. To open the front cup holders, push the cup holder lid. To close, lower the cup holders are located in the fold-down armrest in the rear seat back. LIC1395 Front CUP HOLDERS CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 112
braking or an accident. ● Do not use bottle holder for open liquid containers. GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the 1 or unlocking ᭺ 2 mechanical key when locking ᭺ the glove box. WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 113
. An access hole is provided at the front of the upper half of the console box for a phone or iPodா cord routing to the power outlet. Lower half Pull up on the lever to open the lower half of the console box. A power outlet is located inside the console box and there is - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 114
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. If the driver's or passenger's door is opened during this period of time, the power to the windows is canceled. LIC1226 LIC0802 CARGO NET (if so equipped) WARNING ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 115
side power window switch The driver's side control panel is equipped with switches to open or close all of the windows. To open a window, push the WIC1124 WIC1265 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Window lock button Power door lock switch Front passenger's side automatic window switch Right rear passenger's side - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 116
or driving conditions, the auto-reverse function may be activated if an impact or load similar driver's side shown) to the second detent and release it; it need not be held. The window automatically opens all the way. To stop the window, lift the switch up while the window is opening. To fully - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 117
driver's door or the front passenger's door is opened during this period of time, the power to the moonroof is moonroof opening while the vehicle is in motion or while the moonroof is closing. Sliding the moonroof To fully open the moonroof, push the switch 1 . toward ᭺ To fully close the moonroof - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 118
switch is placed in the OFF position. Depending on the environment or driving conditions, the auto-reverse function may be activated if an impact or load similar to something being caught in the moonroof occurs. Sunshade Open and close the sunshade by sliding it forward or backward. If the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 119
DUAL PANEL MOONROOF (if so equipped) Sliding the moonroof To slide the moonroof: ● To fully open the moonroof, push the switch 1 toward the open position until it reaches ᭺ 1 is the second detent. If the switch ᭺ pushed to the first detent, only the sunshade will open. ● To fully close the moonroof, - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 120
: If the control unit detects something caught in the moonroof as it moves to the front, the moonroof will immediately open backward. When tilting down: If the control unit detects something caught in the moonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will immediately tilt up. If the auto-reverse function - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 121
not close Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair the moonroof. The rear sun shade operates when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. The rear sun shade switch is located on the front console. ● To raise the sun shade, push the upper side 1 . of the switch ᭺ ● To lower the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 122
is in the center DOOR 2 , the front and rear personal position ᭺ lights will illuminate under the following conditions: - Driver's door is unlocked while the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. Lights remain on for a period of time. - Driver's door is opened. Lights remain on for a period - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 123
switch ᭺ To turn the personal lights off, press and release 1 . the switch ᭺ Models without moonroof To turn the map lights on, press the switches. To turn them off, press the switches again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 124
Upon sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLinkா Universal Transceiver buttons should be erased for security purposes. For additional information, refer to "Programming HomeLinkா" later in this section. WIC1494 LIC1409 Models with moonroof Models with dual panel moonroof The light illuminates - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 125
on the HomeLinkா flashes, changing from a "slow blink" to a "rapidly flashing blink". This could take up to 90 seconds. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. The rapidly flashing light indicates successful programming. To activate the garage door or other pro- 2-54 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 126
device, press and hold the programmed HomeLinkா button - releasing when the device begins to activate. 5. If the indicator light on the HomeLinkா blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns solid, HomeLinkா has picked up a "rolling code" garage door opener signal. You will need to proceed with the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 127
the two outside buttons and release when the indicator light begins to flash (approximately 20 seconds). 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 HomeLinkா. Consult the Owner's Manual of each device - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 128
Troubleshooting guide ...3-17 Hood ...3-18 Trunk lid ...3-18 Opener operation...3-19 Interior trunk lid release ...3-20 Secondary trunk lid release (if so equipped) ...3-20 Fuel-filler door ...3-21 Opening the fuel-filler door ...3-21 Fuel-filler cap ...3-21 Tilt/telescopic steering ...3-23 Manual - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 129
strike the Intelligent Key sharply against another object. ● Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key. ● Wetting may damage the Intelligent equipment that produces a magnetic field, such as a TV, audio equipment and personal computers. 1. 2. 3. Two Intelligent Keys driving checks and adjustments - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 130
installed in the Intelligent Key slot. See "Doors" in this section and "Storage" in the "Instruments and controls" section of this manual. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM KEYS You can only drive only recognize keys coded into the box and the trunk from being opened during valet hand-off, follow - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 131
Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents. LPD0461 Driver's side LOCKING WITH KEY The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors at the same time. 1 of the vehicle Turning the key toward the front ᭺ locks all doors. 2 of the Turning the key one time toward - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 132
vehicle for longer than 1 second after the door is unlocked. ● To close the windows, turn the driver's door key toward the front of the vehicle for longer than 1 second after the door is locked. Windows stop when the key cylinder is released. WPD0291 WPD0381 Inside lock LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 133
again between each setting change. When the automatic door unlock system is deactivated, the doors do not unlock when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. To unlock the door manually, use the inside lock knob or the power door lock switch (driver's or front passenger's side). LIC0716 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 134
engine. Replace the discharged battery with a new one as soon as possible. For additional information, see "Push Button Ignition Switch " in the "Starting and Driving operating near a location where strong radio covered by metallic materials. ● When any type of radio wave remote control is used - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 135
not strike the Intelligent Key sharply against another object. ● Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key. ● Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. 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 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 136
location the door glass, handle or rear bumper, 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 request switch, verify the doors are securely locked by testing them. Pre-driving - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 137
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. WPD0376 WPD0377 NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ OPERATION You can - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 138
door handles or the trunk opener switch. WPD0369 CAUTION The lockout protection may not function under the following conditions: ● When the Intelligent Key is placed on top of the instrument panel the driver's side door is open, the doors are locked, and then the Intelligent Key is put Pre-driving - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 139
60 seconds after pushing the request switch. ● Opening any door. ● Pushing the ignition switch. The interior light timer illuminates for a period of time when a door is unlocked and the room light switch is in the DOOR position. 3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 140
within the operational range. ● When the doors or the trunk are open or not closed securely. ● When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged. WPD0359 Locking doors 1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position. 2. Close all doors. 3. Press the Key. button on the Intelligent 2. The trunk will - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 141
warning lights flash once. button again within 60 sec3. Press the onds to unlock all doors. All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 1 button. minute after pressing the ● Opening any doors. ● Pushing the ignition switch. 3-14 Pre-driving - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 142
Key. ● Pushing the request switch on the driver or passenger door with the Intelligent Key in range of the door handle. WPD0364 WPD0361 Releasing the trunk lid Press the button for longer than 0.5 seconds to open the trunk lid. The trunk release button will not operate when the ignition switch is - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 143
that the horn beep feature has been deactivated. To activate: Press and hold the and buttons for at least 2 seconds once more. When a chime or beep sounds or a warning is displayed, be sure to check the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. See the "Troubleshooting guide" that follows and "Vehicle - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 144
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are programmed for the ignition switch to stop the engine When opening the driver's door to get out of the vehicle When closing the door after getting out of the vehicle When closing the door with the inside lock knob placed - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 145
securely latched when not in use, and prevent children's access to car keys. LRS2008 1 ᭺ Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver side instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly. Push the lever at the front of the hood to the side as illustrated with your fingertips and - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 146
into the vehicle. See "Exhaust gas" in the "Starting and driving" section of this manual. Cancel switch When the cancel switch located inside the glove box is OFF, the trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid release switch or with the Intelligent Key. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-19 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 147
To open the trunk from the inside, pull the illuminated release handle until the lock releases and push up on the trunk lid. The release handle is made of a material that glows in the dark after a brief exposure to ambient light. The handle is located inside the trunk compartment on the interior of - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 148
of the following operations. ● Unlock the driver's door with the keyfob. ● Push the power door lock switch to the unlock position. ● Push the door handle request switch. 2. To open the fuel filler door, push the right side of the fuel filler door to release. ● Gasoline is extremely flammable and - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 149
to illumilight illuminates benate. If the cause the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. light should turn off after a The few driving trips. If the light does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 150
TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING A on the innext button ᭺ 3. Press the strument panel located behind the steering wheel for about 1 second to turn off the B after tightLOOSE FUEL CAP warning ᭺ ening the fuel-filler cap. WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. You could lose control of your - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 151
automatic drive positioner system will make the steering wheel move up automatically when the driver's door is opened and the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. This lets the driver get into and out of the seat more easily. The steering wheel moves back into position when the driver's door is - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 152
SUN VISORS 1 ᭺ 2 ᭺ 3 ᭺ To block glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor. To block glare from the side, remove the . WPD0324 VANITY MIRRORS To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover. The vanity mirror will illuminate when the mirror cover is - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 153
ON posibutton as described: tion, press the ● To turn off the anti-glare feature, press button for 8 seconds. The indicathe tor light will turn off. ● To turn on the anti-glare feature, press button again for 8 seconds. The the indicator light will turn on. 3-26 Pre-driving checks and adjustments - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 154
" section of this manual. LPD0469 LPD0470 Type B-Without compass Type B and Type C 2 will illuminate when the The indicator light ᭺ automatic anti-glare feature is operating. Type C-With compass To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again, press: ● the | button for inside mirrors without - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 155
not adjust the mirrors while driving. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. LPD0237 button on rearview mirror with ● the compass (Type C). The indicator light will turn off. To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again, press: ● the | button on rearview mirror without - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 156
OFF position. The automatic drive positioner system has two features: ● Memory storage function ● Entry/exit function Heated mirrors (if so equipped) The electric control type outside mirrors can be mirrors Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-29 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 157
stay on for approximately 5 seconds. ● If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse opens, the memory storage function will be canceled and must be restarted before a stored memory position can be set again. Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to restart the memory storage function. You - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 158
of opening the driver's door, push the memory switch (1 or 2) or ● Place the ignition switch in the ON position and push the memory switch (1 or 2). The driver's seat, steering column, and outside mirrors will move to the memorized position with the indicator light blinking, and then the light will - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 159
MEMO 3-32 Pre-driving checks and adjustments - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 160
and air conditioner (automatic) (Type A) ...4-41 Automatic operation ...4-41 Manual operation ...4-42 Operating tips...4-43 Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (Type B) ...4-44 Automatic operation ...4-44 Manual operation ...4-45 Operating tips...4-46 Servicing air conditioner...4-47 Audio system - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 161
...4-112 Steering wheel switch for audio control ...4-113 Antenna ...4-115 Car phone or CB radio ...4-115 Bluetoothா Hands-Free Phone System without Navigation System (if so equipped) ...4-116 Regulatory Information ...4-118 Using the system ...4-118 Control buttons ...4-120 Getting started - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 162
Bluetooth settings ...4-140 Call volume ...4-141 NISSAN Voice Recognition System (if so equipped) ...4-141 NISSAN Voice Recognition Standard ...4-145 NISSAN Voice Recognition Alternate Command Mode ...4-153 Using the system ...4-158 Speaker Adaptation function ...4-161 Troubleshooting guide ...4-163 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 163
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS - COLOR SCREEN WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so equipped) WARNING ● Positioning of the heating or air conditioning controls and display controls should not be done while driving in order that full attention may be given to the driving operation. ● Do not disassemble or modify - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 164
panel. ● Do not splash any liquid such as water or car fragrance on the display. Contact with liquid will cause the system to malfunction. When you use this system, make sure the engine is running. If you use the system with the engine not running the BACK button ᭺ accepts the changes made during - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 165
screen and select more options. 4. Screen Count: for example, Manually set the time guide to determine the condition of the vehicle. See the following for details. HOW TO USE THE STATUS BUTTON To display the status of the audio, climate control system and fuel consumption, press the STATUS button - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 166
calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption. The display is updated every 30 seconds. When the fuel level is low, the DTE display will change to (*). Fuel economy record Press the INFO button, then select the "Fuel Economy" key, then select the "View" key - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 167
button and select the "Maintenance" key using the NISSAN controller; the maintenance information will be displayed on the screen. Changing the maintenance interval Select one of the Reminder keys (Engine Oil, Oil Filter The indicator light will illuminate audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 168
"Reset" key is selected. ● The "Interval Reminder ON" key is set to OFF (indicator light not illuminated). ● The maintenance interval is set again. LHA1304 LHA0929 HOW TO USE THE SETTING BUTTON When the SETTING button is pressed, the Settings screen will appear on the display. You can select and/or - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 169
off and the message above will be displayed briefly. When the audio, HVAC (Heater and air conditioner), or any mode button on the control panel is operated, the display turns on for that operation. If one of the control panel buttons is pressed, the display will not automatically turn off until that - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 170
option on (indicator light illuminated), a beep will sound if any control panel button is light illuminated), a clock is always displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. Clock Format: Choose either the 12h (12-hour) clock display or the 24h (24-hour) clock display. Monitor, climate, audio - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 171
one of the following zones, depending on the current location, by selecting the correct time zone key to enable that time zone (indicator light will illuminate for that location). ● Pacific ● Mountain ● Central ● Eastern ● Atlantic 4-12 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 172
The comfort and convenience option screen will be displayed. lights when any door is unlocked. Auto Headlights Sensitivity: Select to adjust the sensitivity of the automatic headlights higher (right) or lower (left). Auto Headlights Off Delay: Select to change the duration of the automatic headlight - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 173
for easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the driver's door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and pushing the ignition switch to the ACC position, the steering wheel moves to the previous position. Slide Driver Seat Back on Exit: Select to turn on or turn off the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 174
the OFF button. Pressing the button again will change the display to the day or the night display. The brightness can then be adjusted using the NISSAN controller. The display brightness can also be adjusted using the + (brighter) button or the Ϫ (dimmer) button. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 175
the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual. **For information on the PHONE button, see "Bluetoothா Hands-Free Phone System with Navigation System" in this section. When you use this system, make sure the engine is running. If you use the system with the engine not running (ignition ON or ACC) for - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 176
screens, pressing the BACK button ᭺ accepts the changes made during setup. 5 functions, refer to the For the VOICE button ᭺ separate Navigation System Owner's Manual. WHA1210 HOW TO agent. They will scratch or deteriorate the panel. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-17 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 177
will be "grayed out" or muted. Park the vehicle in a safe location and then operate the navigation system. WARNING ● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving. ● Avoid using vehicle features that could distract you. If distracted, you could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 178
of the characters. ● OK: Completes the character input. Touch screen maintenance If you clean the display and then wipe the screen. LHA1230 LHA1229 Inputting characters: 1 . Touch the letter or number button > then select the "Comfort" key). There are some options available when inputting - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 179
Line: Provides more information (if available) about the menu selection currently highlighted (for example, Cabin lighting when unlocking doors). HOW TO USE THE STATUS BUTTON The STATUS button is used to display system information. Three different split screens of information are available. Press - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 180
on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption. The display is updated every 30 seconds. When the fuel level is low, the DTE display will change to (*). Fuel economy record Press the INFO button, then select the "Fuel Economy" key, then select the "Fuel Eco History" key - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 181
can choose between Engine Oil, Oil Filter, Tire and Other Reminder. Select the "Interval" key using the NISSAN controller. Touch the "+" or "-" keys or turn the NISSAN controller to choose the desired distance. To accept the changes, press the BACK button. 4-22 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 182
NOTICE screen is displayed, press the BACK button. The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen displays each time light not illuminated). ● The maintenance interval is set again. Navigation Version Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual for information regarding this item. Other options - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 183
LHA1236 LHA1237 WHA1502 HOW TO USE THE SETTING BUTTON When the SETTING button is pressed, the Settings screen will appear on the display. You can select and/or adjust several functions, features and modes that are available for your vehicle. Use the NISSAN controller to select each item to be set - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 184
off and the message above will be displayed briefly. When the audio, HVAC (Heater and air conditioner), or any mode button on the control panel is operated, the display turns on for that operation. If one of the control panel buttons is pressed, the display will not automatically turn off until that - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 185
Color Theme" key. The Color Theme select screen will appear. Select the key for the desired color. The appearance of the background, arrows and bars will change for all screens accordingly. You can choose a black, blue or red color (indicator light illuminated), daylight savings time is on - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 186
button or any other mode button to accept the changes. LHA1243 LHA1248 Time Zone: Select the "Time Zone" key; the Time Zone screen will appear. Select one of the following zones, depending on the current location, by selecting the correct time zone key to enable that time zone (indicator light - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 187
for easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the driver's door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and placing the ignition switch in the ACC position, the steering wheel moves to the previous position. LHA1246 LHA1247 Comfort settings Select the "Others" key using - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 188
" key, French language will be displayed, so please use the French Owner's Manual. To obtain a French Owner's Manual, please see "Owner's Manual/Service Manual Order Information" in the "Technical and consumer information" section. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-29 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 189
Navigation System" in this section. For Bluetoothா audio settings, refer to "Bluetoothா streaming audio" in this section. Volume & beeps settings Navigation volume For navigation volume settings, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual for information regarding these settings. 4-30 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 190
For phone volume settings refer to "Bluetoothா Hands-Free Phone System with Navigation System" in this section. LHA1253 LHA1254 Switch beeps With this option on (indicator light illuminated), a beep will sound if any control panel button is pressed. OFF button for more Press and hold the than - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 191
be viewed on the control panel device. Select the "Full Screen Display" key and press the ENTER button to view a full screen version of the image. Image requirements: ● Image type: JPEG ● File extensions: *.jpg, *.jpeg ● Maximum resolution: 2048 x 1536 ● Maximum size: 2 MB ● Colors: 32,768 (15-bit - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 192
If the option "No Auto Change" is chosen, the slideshow will not change images automatically. The slideshow can then only be operated using the manual controls. To return to the slideshow screen, select the "Back" key or press the BACK button on the control panel. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 193
view camera. The rear view camera is installed above the license plate. CAUTION Do not scratch the camera lens when cleaning dirt or snow from the lens. LHA1313 Slideshow order: To change the order in which images are displayed during a slideshow, select one of the options. If the "Random" key is - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 194
engine is running. - Drive the vehicle on a straight road for more than 5 minutes. ● When the steering wheel is turned with the ignition switch in the ACC position, the predicted course lines may be displayed incorrectly. ● The distance guide the number of occupants, fuel level, vehicle position, - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 195
the vehicle is displayed on A when the shift selector is the screen ᭺ moved to the R (Reverse) position. 3. Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting the steering wheel so that the predicted course B enter the parking space ᭺ C. lines ᭺ 4-36 Monitor, climate - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 196
wheel to make the D parallel to the vehicle width guide lines ᭺ C while referring to the preparking space ᭺ dicted course lines. 5. When the vehicle is parked in the space completely, move the shift selector to the P (Park) position and apply the parking brake guide lines and the vehicle width guide - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 197
up on a steep downhill When backing up the vehicle down a hill, the distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines are shown farther than the actual distance. For example, the display shows 3 ft actual backing up course. 4-38 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 198
the NISSAN controller. Do not adjust the Brightness, Tint, Color, Contrast and Black Level of the RearView Monitor while the vehicle is moving. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied and the engine is not running. ● When strong light directly enters the camera, objects may not be displayed - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 199
VENTS LHA1132 LHA1133 LHA1134 Center Adjust air flow direction by moving the vent slides. Open or close the vents by using the dial. Move to open the vents or the dial toward the toward the to close them. Side Rear 4-40 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 200
and the windows to fog up. Start the engine and operate the controls to activate the air conditioner. LHA1139 Type A 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Temperature control buttons (driver's side) AUTO climate control ON button (front defroster) button Air recirculation button MODE (manual air flow control - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 201
humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a malfunction. 3. You can individually set driver's and front passenger's side temperature using each temperature control button. When the DUAL button or passenger's side temperature button is pressed, the DUAL indicator will come - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 202
. The indicator lights (both air recirculation and fresh air intake buttons) will flash twice, and then the intake air will be controlled automatically. LHA1136 Air flow control Pressing the MODE button manually controls air flow and selects the air outlet: The sunload sensor, located on the top - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 203
windows to fog up. Start the engine and operate the controls to activate the air conditioner. LHA2018 Type B 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Air recirculation button A/C (air conditioner) ON/OFF button MODE (manual air flow control) button Fresh air intake button Temperature control buttons (passenger - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 204
coming from the vents in hot, humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a malfunction. 3. You can individually set driver's and front passenger's side temperature using each temperature control dial. When the DUAL button or passenger's side temperature dial is turned, the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 205
. The indicator lights (both air recirculation and fresh air intake buttons) will flash twice, and then the intake air will be controlled automatically. LHA1136 Air flow control Pressing the MODE button manually controls air flow and selects the air outlet: The sunload sensor, located on the top - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 206
this manual. A NISSAN dealer is able to service your "environmentally friendly" air conditioning system. AUDIO SYSTEM RADIO Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position and press the VOL (volume)/ON·OFF (power) knob to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 207
mode will be skipped unless an optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XMா* satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is electric signs and even traffic lights. AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS 4-48 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 208
door closed could damage the CD and/or CD changer. ● Only one CD can be loaded into the CD player at a time. ● Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm) round discs that have the "COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO the player. Remove the CD by pressing the EJECT button. After a short time, reinsert the CD. The - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 209
MP3, WMA, AAC, M4A or DIVX type. ● Do not use the following CDs/DVDs as they may cause the CD/DVD player to malfunction. ● 3.1 in (8 cm) discs ● CDs/DVDs that are not round ● CDs/DVDs with a paper label ● CDs/DVDs that are warped, scratched, or have abnormal edges ● This audio system can only play - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 210
system. (The region A is displayed as a small symcode ᭺ bol printed on the top of the DVD B .) This vehicle-installed DVD ᭺ player cannot play DVDs with a region code other than "1" or "ALL". ● This copyright protected technology cannot be used without a permit from Macrovision Corporation - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 211
air black out, please manually reset Mode is changed while audio system. ● It is necessary to set up the wireless connection between a compatible Bluetoothா audio device and the in-vehicle Bluetoothா module before using the Bluetoothா audio. ● Operating procedure of the Bluetoothா audio - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 212
of America and other countries of Microsoft Corporation of the USA. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to Clarion. CD or USB with Compressed Audio Files (models without Navigation System) The file types supported by this system are MP3 and WMA. Monitor, climate - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 213
the files were written by the writing software. Therefore, the files might not play in the desired order. WHA1078 Playback order chart 4-54 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 214
: UNICODE (UTF-16 BE), 05: UNICODE (UTF-8) Supported file systems MP3 Supported versions WMA*1 Version Sampling frequency Bit rate Version Sampling frequency . *3 Available codes depend on what kind of media, versions and information are going to be displayed. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 215
Troubleshooting guide ".MP3" or ".WMA" cannot be played. In addition, the character codes and number of characters for folder names and file names should be in for high bit rate data. If an unsupported compressed audio file has been given a supported extension like ".MP3", or when play is prohibited - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 216
CD, DVD or USB with Compressed Audio Files (models with Navigation System) The file types supported by this system are MP3, WMA, AAC/M4A and ATRAC3. Explanation of terms: ● MP3 - MP3 is short for Moving Pictures Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the most well known compressed digital audio file - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 217
Playback order: Music playback order of a CD, DVD or USB device with compressed audio files is as illustrated. ● The folder names of folders not containing compressed audio files are not shown in the display. ● If there is a file in the top level of the disc/USB, "Root Folder" is displayed. ● The - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 218
DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, USB 2.0 CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported Supported file systems MP3 WMA*2 Supported cannot be played. *3 Available codes depend on what kind of media - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 219
Troubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Check if the CD/DVD/USB device was inserted correctly. Check if the CD/DVD be played. In addition, the character codes and number of characters for folder names and an unsupported compressed audio file has been given a supported extension like - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 220
● DivX - DivX refers to the DivXா codec owned by Div, Inc. used for a lossy compression of video based on MPEG-4. ● AVI - AVI stands for Audio Video Interleave. It is standard file format originated by Microsoft Corporation. A .divx encoded file can be saved into the .avi file format for playback on - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 221
packet writing) is not supported. DVD±RW DL * Files saved using the Live File System component (on a Windows Vista-based computer) are not supported. * VDF1.5/VDF2.0 (packet writing) is not supported. USB Memory FAT16, FAT32 .divx, .avi Video Codecs DivX3, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6 Audio Codecs MP3, MPEG2 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 222
4. CD eject button VOL/ON·OFF control knob Station and CD select (1 - 6) buttons LOAD CD button 5. 6. 7. 8. TUNE/FOLDER and AUDIO control knob (Bass, Treble, Fade, Balance, SSV (if so equipped), and Beep) AUX IN jack AUX button TRACK button Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 223
AUDIO control knob to change the mode as follows: Bass → Treble → Fade → Balance → Beep ON/OFF → Bass To adjust Bass, Treble, Fade and Balance, press the AUDIO front and rear speakers and Balance adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers. To change DISP/CLOCK button for more than 2 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 224
the same manner. If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that case, reset the desired stations. FM/AM radio operation FM/AM band select: Pressing the AM·FM button will change the band as follows: AM → FM1 → FM2 → AM When the AM·FM - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 225
forwarding. When the button is released, the compact buttons: To play another CD that has been loaded, press a CD select button (1 - 6). RPT/RDM button: When the RPT/RDM button is pressed while the compact disc is playing, the play pattern can be changed audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 226
if CDs have been loaded into the changer in CD mode only. AUX IN jack The AUX IN jack is located on the CD changer. The AUX IN audio input jack accepts any standard analog audio input, such as from a portable cassette tape player, MP3 player or a laptop computer. Press the AUX button to play - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 227
*No satellite radio reception is available when the AUX button is pressed to access satellite radio stations unless optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XMா satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. FM/AM/SAT - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 228
This vehicle has Speed Sensitive Volume (SSV) for audio. The audio volume changes as the driving speed changes. AUDIO control knob (Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade): Press the AUDIO control knob to change the mode as follows: Bass → Treble → Balance → Fade To adjust Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade, - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 229
signal is weak, the radio will automatically change from stereo to monaural reception. XM band select: Pressing the AUX button will change the band as follows: USB → XM1* → XM2* → XM3* → AUX → USB (satellite, if so equipped) 4-70 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 230
AUX button is pressed, the satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XMா satellite radio service programming type guided automatically into the slot and start playing. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-71 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 231
button is pressed while the compact disc is playing, the play pattern can be changed as follows: CD: Repeat All → 1 Track Repeat → 1 Disc Random → Repeat All CD with compressed audio EJECT button: button is pressed with the comWhen the pact disc loaded, the compact disc will be ejected. button is - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 232
the auxiliary input jacks. The auxiliary input jacks are color coded for identification purposes: ● Red - right channel audio input ● White - left channel audio input ● Yellow - video input AUX settings Select the "Settings" key using the NISSAN controller and press the ENTER button. Choose one - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 233
Boxா feature available with this system, see "Music Boxா without Navigation System" in this section. WHA1365 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. CD eject button VOL/ON·OFF control knob Station select (1 - 6) buttons TUNE/FOLDER and AUDIO control knob (Bass, Treble, Fade and Balance) DISC·AUX button 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 234
unless optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XMா satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. This vehicle has Speed Sensitive Volume (SSV) for audio. The audio volume changes as the driving speed changes. AUDIO - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 235
on or off, touch the "Display Album Cover Art" key. When the feature is activated, the amber indicator next to the word ON will illuminate. CD, DVD or USB with compressed audio files While listening to a CD or compressed audio files, certain text might be able to be displayed (when CD encoded with - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 236
button is pressed, the satellite radio reception will not be available unless an optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XMா satellite radio service Pressing the FM·AM button will change the band as follows: AM → FM1 → FM2 → AM When the FM·AM button is pressed while the ignition - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 237
options: ● Preset List - Displays the list of presets. Press and hold the touchscreen or ENTER button on the NISSAN controller to save a preset. ● Customize favorite artist or song is playing on XM. The audio system must be playing XM radio for this feature to work. - Delete a favorite artist or song - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 238
service ". ● Music or programming type such as "Classical", compact disc will be guided automatically into the AUX button: When the DISC·AUX button is pressed with the system off and the compact disc loaded of times the button is pressed. button is pressed number of times the button is pressed. (When - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 239
the button is released, the compact disc will return to normal play speed. TUNE/FOLDER knob While playing a CD with compressed audio files, audio files is playing to bring up a list of options. Depending on the type of CD being played, the following options may be available: ● Play Mode This option - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 240
from that folder. ● Track List The tracks on the disc are displayed. Select the key of a track name to begin playing that track. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-81 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 241
Box, Automatic Recording, Recording Quality For more information about these options, see "Music Box™ Hard-Drive Audio System with Navigation System" in this section. AUX (auxiliary) input jacks The auxiliary input jacks are located inside the 1 . NTSC compatible devices center console ᭺ such as - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 242
connected to the auxiliary input jacks, press the DISC·AUX button repeatedly until the AUX mode appears in the display. The output from the device will be played through the display (when the vehicle is in the (P) Park position and the parking brake engaged) and audio system. WHA1393 LHA1394 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 243
reduce driver distraction. Audio is available when a movie is played. To view movies on the front display, stop the vehicle in a safe location, move the shift selector to the P (Park) position and apply the parking brake. CAUTION ● Only operate the DVD while the vehicle engine is running. Operating - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 244
again, press the DISC-AUX button. DVD operation keys When the DVD is playing without the operation instructions attached to the disc. - Select the directional keys to move the cursor on the DVD menu. - Select the "Enter" key to fix the selected menu item. - Select the "Move" key to move the location - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 245
" key to open the number entry screen. Input the number corresponding to the preferred language and select the "OK" key. The DVD top menu language will be changed to the one specified. ● Display Adjust the image quality of the screen by selecting the preferred adjustment items. ● Audio Choose the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 246
the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position and press the AUX button to switch to the USB input mode. If another audio source is playing and a USB memory device is inserted, press the AUX button repeatedly until the center display changes to the USB memory mode. If the system has been turned off - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 247
select the preferred type of file. When there is only type of file in the USB memory, that audio or movie operation AUX button to switch to the USB input mode. If another audio source is playing and a USB memory device is inserted, press the DISC-AUX button repeatedly until the center display changes - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 248
played. The track plays at an increased speed while reversing or fast forwarding. When the button is released, the audio file returns to normal play speed. SEEK/CAT and TRACK buttons: Press the SEEK/CAT button while an audio file on the USB device is playing to return to the beginning of the current - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 249
a safe location for the front seat occupants to operate the USB memory while watching the images. DISC-AUX button: When the DISC-AUX button is pushed . If another audio source is playing and the USB memory is inserted, press the DISC-AUX button repeatedly until the center display changes to the USB - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 250
10 Key Search Select the "10 Key Search" key to open the number entry screen. Input the number you want to search for and the specified file file operation screen to display the file list. ● Audio Choose the preferred language of the audio. ● Subtitle Choose the preferred language of the subtitles - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 251
control knob will start the iPodா. AUX button: When the AUX button is pressed with the system off and the iPodா connected, the system will turn on. If another audio source is playing and the iPodா is connected, press the AUX button repeatedly until the center display changes to the iPodா mode. 4-92 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 252
forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the iPodா will return audio system controls and display screen, use the USB jack located in the center console. Connect the iPodா-specific end of the cable to the iPodா and the USB end of the cable to the USB jack on the 1 . If your iPodா supports - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 253
- 5th generation version 1.0.1 * Some features of this iPodா may not be fully functional. Make sure that your iPodா firmware is updated to the version indicated above. LHA1397 Audio main operation Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position. Press the DISC·AUX button repeatedly to switch to - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 254
. Use the NISSAN controller and the BACK button to play the iPodா with your favorite further information about each item, see the iPodா Owner's Manual. ● Now Playing ● Playlists ● Artists ● : iPodா Owner's Manual. SEEK/CAT and TRACK buttons: SEEK/CAT button or When the TRACK button is pressed for - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 255
forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the iPodா will return button on the NISSAN controller. ● Push the ENTER switch on the steering wheel. ) storage capacity. The following CDs can be recorded in Audio (Hybrid CD-DA) specification in Super Audio CDs. ● Compact Disc Digital Audio - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 256
°C) and above 158°F (70°C)] could affect the performance of the hard drive. NOTE: If the hard drive needs to be replaced due to a malfunction, all stored music data will be erased. WHA1368 WHA0956 Recording CDs 1. Operate the audio system to play a CD. For information on playing CDs, see "Compact - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 257
system by using one of the following methods: ● Press the SOURCE select switch on the steering wheel. For information, see "Steering wheel switch for audio control" in this section. ● Press the DISC button repeatedly until the center display changes to the Music Box mode. 4-98 Monitor, climate - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 258
button: Press the RPT/RDM button while a track is playing to change the play pattern as follows: Repeat All → 1 Folder Repeat → 1 Track Repeat → All Random→ 1 Folder Random → Repeat All WHA1370 WHA1371 Music Box menu There are some options , climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-99 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 259
WHA1372 WHA1373 NOTE: ● The information contained in the Gracenoteா Database is not fully guaranteed. ● The service of the Gracenoteா Database on the Internet may be stopped without prior notice all songs/albums in the Music Box. 4-100 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 260
right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its online services at , climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-101 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 261
services supplied under license from Open Globe drive. NOTE: If the hard drive capacity. The following CDs can be recorded in the Music Box system: ● CDs without compressed audio files. ● Hybrid Compact Disc Digital Audio (Hybrid CD-DA) specification in Super Audio CDs. ● Compact Disc Digital Audio - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 262
the "Stop REC" key on the screen. If the CD is ejected, the audio system is turned off or the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position, the be selected to be recorded to the Music Box hard drive. ● The fast forward and rewind features are disabled while the CD is recording. ● The recording - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 263
of the following methods: ● Press the SOURCE select switch on the steering wheel. For information, see "Steering wheel switch for audio control" in this section. ● Press the DISC·AUX button repeatedly until the center display changes to the Music Box mode. ● Give voice commands. For information, see - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 264
LHA1284 LHA1285 LHA1286 Music Box menu There are some options available during playback. Select the "Menu" key, then select one of the following that are in the Music Library. Tracks can be searched by Album, Artist or Genre. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-105 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 265
Alters the play mode of the playlist. Touch the key of the mode you wish to apply. The modes change the play pattern as follows: - Normal - no play pattern is applied. - 1 Album Repeat - the Random - all songs are played randomly. 4-106 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 266
.com/gracenote for detailed instructions on how to update drive space taken up and the amount of remaining recording time left are also shown. ● Automatic Recording: When this item is turned to ON, the Music Box system automatically starts recording when a CD is inserted. Monitor, climate, audio - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 267
● Delete Songs from Music Box: Delete music data stored on the hard drive. ● Recording Quality: Set the recording quality of 105 kbps or 132 kbps ● The information contained in the Gracenoteா Database is not fully guaranteed. ● The service of the Gracenoteா Database on the Internet may be stopped - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 268
or to change data categories for services supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent: #6,304,523. Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote" logo are trademarks of Gracenote. BLUETOOTHா STREAMING AUDIO - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 269
LHA1316 LHA1317 LHA1351 Connecting Bluetoothா audio To connect your Bluetoothா audio device to the vehicle, follow the procedure below: 1. Press the SETTING button on the instrument panel. 2. Select the "Bluetooth" key. 3. Select the "Connect Bluetooth" key. 4. A screen will appear asking if you - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 270
-AUX button repeatedly until the Bluetoothா audio mode is displayed on the screen. The controls for the Bluetoothா audio are displayed on the screen. Bluetoothா audio settings To adjust the Bluetoothா audio settings, follow the procedure below: 1. Press the SETTING button on the instrument panel - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 271
you wish to edit. 6. The Device Name and Device Address are displayed on the screen. Select the "Select" key to make this device the active Bluetoothா audio player. Select the "Edit" key to edit the details of the player, such as Device Name. Select the "Delete" key to delete the device. CD - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 272
as illustrated. LHA1144 LHA2094 Type A Type B 1. 2. 3. Power on and SOURCE select switch Tuning switch Volume control switch 1. 2. 3. Power on and SOURCE select switch Menu control switch/ENTER button Volume control switch STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL The audio system can be - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 273
change the mode in the following sequence: Models without Navigation System: AM → FM1 → FM2 → XM1 → XM2 → XM3 (satellite radio, if so equipped) → USB* (if so equipped) → CD/DVD* → Music Box** (if so equipped) → AUX DVD*→ Music Box** → USB/iPodா* → Bluetoothா Audio* → AUX the ENTER button to show the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 274
files). ● Press the ENTER button to show the Music Box Menu. Bluetoothா Audio (if so equipped): ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to increase or decrease the track number. AUX: ● Press the ENTER button to show the AUX Menu. When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in your NISSAN, be sure - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 275
the antenna standing-wave ratio as recommended by the manufacturer. ● Connect the ground wire from the CB radio chassis to the body. ● For details, consult a NISSAN dealer. WARNING ● Use a phone after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use a phone while driving, exercise - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 276
up to 5 different Bluetoothா cellular phones to the in- a time. Before using the Bluetoothா Hands-Free Phone System, bluetooth for a recommended phone list and connecting instructions phone module. With Bluetoothா wireless technology, you is outside of the cellular service area. - Your vehicle is - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 277
system seems to be malfunctioning, see "Troubleshooting guide" in this section. You can also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for troubleshooting help. ● Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing noise to come from the audio system speakers. Storing the device in - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 278
or - "One eight zero zero six six two six two oh oh" Giving voice commands To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition, press and release the button located on the steering wheel. After the tone sounds, speak a command. The command given is picked up by the microphone, and voice feedback is given when the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 279
available at any time. Please use the "Help" command to get information on how to use the system. The control buttons for the Bluetoothா HandsFree Phone System are located on the steering wheel. PHONE/SEND Press the button to initiate a VR session or answer an incoming call. 4-120 Monitor, climate - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 280
procedures will help you get started using the Bluetoothா Hands-Free Phone System with NISSAN Voice Recognition. For additional command options, refer to "List of voice commands" in this section. 1. Press the button on the steering wheel. The system announces the available commands. A . The system - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 281
Manual for details. You can also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions on connecting NISSAN recommended cellular phones. When prompted for a Passkey code, enter "1234" from the handset. The Passkey code "1234" has been assigned by NISSAN and cannot be changed button on the steering wheel - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 282
(Speak Digits) ᭺ When you press and release the button on the steering wheel, you can choose from the commands on the phonebook, you can dial a number associated with a name and location. See "Phonebook" in this section to learn how to store entries audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-123 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 283
call During a call there are several command options button on the steering available. Press the wheel to mute the receiving voice and enter commands. phones that do not support automatic download of the phonebook (PBAP Bluetoothா profile), the "Phonebook" command is used to manually add entries to - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 284
Manual for details. You can also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions on transferring phone numbers from NISSAN recommended button on the steering by pressing the wheel. The system ends the VR session. For phones that support automatic download of the phonebook (PBAP Bluetooth - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 285
and locations button on the steering by pressing the wheel. The system ends the VR session. See the "Record name" command in this section for information about recording custom the Bluetoothா custom voice tags for contact names in the phonebook that the vehicle has difficulty recognizing. This feature - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 286
ignition switch is placed in the OFF or LOCK position. Use the Turn Bluetooth OFF command to prevent a wireless connection to your phone. VOICE ADAPTATION location. 2. Sit in the driver's seat with the engine running, the parking brake on, and the transmission in P (Park). Monitor, climate, audio - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 287
● missed ● dial eight five six nine two ● Bluetooth on ● outgoing ● call three one nine oh two manual control mode, press and ) button for 5 hold the PHONE/END ( seconds. MANUAL CONTROL While using the voice recognition system, it is possible to select menu options by using the steering wheel - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 288
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved. Symptom Solution - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 289
pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. CAUTION To avoid discharging the vehicle battery, use a phone after starting the engine. WHA1350 Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetoothா Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a compatible Bluetoothா enabled cellular phone, you can set - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 290
system seems to be malfunctioning, see "Troubleshooting guide" in this section. You can also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for troubleshooting help. ● Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing noise to come from the audio system speakers. Storing the device in - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 291
System features using the NISSAN Voice Recognition system. For more details, see "NISSAN Voice Recognition System" in this section. LHA1236 CONNECTING PROCEDURE 1. Press the SETTING button on the instrument panel and select the "Bluetooth" key on the display. 4-132 Monitor, climate, audio, phone - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 292
the PIN code. The connecting procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner's Manual for details. You can also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth or call the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department for instructions on connecting recommended cellular - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 293
allows you to record a name to speak while using voice recognition. 1. Push the PHONE button and select the "Vehicle Phonebook" key. 2. Select the "Add New" key at number. Press the BACK button to return to the Vehicle Phonebook. 4-134 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 294
the PHONE button and select the Changes the displayed number of the selected entry. ● Name Edit the name of the entry using the keypad displayed on the screen. ● Number Edit the phone number using the keypad displayed on the screen. ● Type Select the icon from the icon list. Monitor, climate, audio - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 295
the vehicle, it can be accessed by pressing the PHONE key on the instrument panel or the button on the steering wheel, then selecting the "Handset Phonebook" key. LHA1319 HANDSET PHONEBOOK Many phones will support an automatic download of the cellular phone's phonebook. Since this method allows for - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 296
"OK" is selected if the number is inputted manually. The screen changes to the "Call in Progress" screen. LHA1322 MAKING A CALL To make a call, follow the procedure below: 1. Press the PHONE button on the instrument switch on the steering panel or the wheel. The "Phone" screen will appear on the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 297
display. b. Press the PHONE button on the instrument panel. c. Press and hold the phone steering wheel switches. button on the LHA2074 Keypad: Brings the volume control switch located on the steering wheel switches or turn the volume control knob on the instrument panel while talking on the phone - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 298
● Push the wheel. ● When the "Call in Progress" screen is displayed, press the PHONE button on the instrument panel to hang up. button again to hang up. PHONE SETTINGS To set up the Bluetoothா Hands-Free Phone System to your preferred settings, press the SETTING button on the instrument panel - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 299
placed on hold automatically after several rings. When the "Vehicle Ringtone" option is turned on, a specific ringtone that is different from the cellular button on the instrument panel and select the "Bluetooth" key on the display. Bluetooth: Turn the Bluetoothா system on or off. Connect Bluetooth - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 300
the prompts given by the system. Not all NISSAN Voice Recognition options are available while in Standard Mode. For advanced operation, you can change to an Alternate Command Mode that enables the operation of the display, audio, and climate control through NISSAN Voice Recognition. When this mode - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 301
. You can confirm how to use voice commands by accessing a simplified User Guide, which contains basic instructions and tutorials for several voice commands. LHA1326 1. Press the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Select the "Others" key. 3. Select the "Voice Recognition" key. NOTE: You can - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 302
using the Voice Recognition system for the first time, you can confirm how to use commands by viewing the Getting Started section of the User Guide. 1. Select the "Getting Started" key. 2. You can confirm the page by scrolling the screen using the NISSAN controller or touching the page down key - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 303
repeat the session if improvement is needed. Select the "Done" key to return to the User Guide screen. Useful tips for correct operation You can display useful speaking tips to help the system recognize touching the page down key. 4-144 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 304
system are described. 1. Select "Voice Recognition". 2. You can confirm the page by scrolling the screen using the NISSAN controller. GIVING VOICE COMMANDS 1. Press the ing wheel. switch located on the steer- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4-145 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 305
or "eight oh oh". 500, 700, and 900 are also supported. Examples: ● 1-800-662-6200 - "One eight zero zero , Audio or Help?" 3. After the tone sounds and the icon on the to , speak screen changes from volume control switch on the steering wheel or use the audio system volume knob while the system - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 306
Vehicle Information. Displays Audio commands. Displays User Guide. Phone Command: COMMAND Dial Number Change Number Vehicle Phonebook a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book. Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route (for continental US and Canada - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 307
Fuel Economy information. Displays Maintenance information. Turns the traffic information system on and off. Displays current vehicle location. Audio Command: COMMAND AM FM XM Music Box CD ACTION Changes the audio system mode to AM radio. Changes the audio system mode to FM radio. Changes the audio - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 308
are described here. For navigation system commands, see the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual. WHA1332 LHA1333 Example 1 - Placing a call to the phone number 800-662-6200: 1. Press the ing wheel. switch located on the steer- 2. The system announces, "Would you like to access Phone - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 309
LHA1334 LHA1335 LHA1336 4. Say "Dial Number". 5. Say "800". 6. The system announces, "Please say the next three digits or dial, or say change number." 7. Say "662". 4-150 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 310
format. In this case please say the area code first and then follow the prompts. ● Do not add a "1" in front of the area code when speaking phone numbers. LHA1337 LHA1338 8. The system announces, "Please say the last four digits or say change number." 9. Say "6200". 10. The system announces, "Dial - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 311
2 - Placing an international call to the phone number 011-81-111-222-3333: 1. Press the ing wheel. switch located on the steer- 2. The system announces, "Would you like to access Phone, Navigation, Information, Audio or Help?" 3. Say "Phone". 4. Say "International Call". 4-152 Monitor, climate - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 312
the display. Please review the expanded command Voice Recognition Settings will change to show more options. LHA1339 LHA1340 5. input format is available in the International Number input process, as well as the special characters such as star (*), pound (#), and plus (+). Monitor, climate, audio - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 313
Activating Alternate Command Mode 1. Press the SETTING button on the instrument panel. 2. Select the "Others" key on the the Alternate Command Mode options. See "Settings menu" in this section for an explanation of the options. Displaying the command list audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 314
LHA1342 LHA1231 LHA1342 Only manual controls such as the touchscreen can navigate the command list menu. As an alternative to the voice command "Help", you may access the command list using the following steps: 1. Press the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Select the "Others" key using - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 315
a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book. Searches for a location by the street address specified, and sets a route (for continental US and Canada . Deletes the current destination. Changes the Map display to Birdview. 4-156 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 316
Displays Fuel Economy information. Display Maintenance information. Turns the traffic information system on and off. Displays the current vehicle location. Displays weather information. Displays the current weather map. Audio Command: COMMAND AM FM XM Music Box CD USB Bluetooth Audio AUX ACTION - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 317
guide You can confirm how to use voice commands by accessing a simplified User Guide, which contains basic instructions and tutorials for several voice commands. 1. Press the INFO button on the instrument panel ." or a beep sounds. 4-158 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 318
speaking a command. ● Speak in a natural voice without pausing between words. WHA1332 LHA1345 Giving voice commands 1. Press and release the on the steering wheel. switch located 2. A list of commands appears on the screen, and the system announces, "Please say a command from the displayed list - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 319
wheel or use the audio system volume knob while the system is making an announcement. ● To minimize the amount of prompts spoken by the system in Alternate Command Mode, use the Minimize Voice Feedback function. To access the Minimize Voice Feedback function press the SETTING button supported. - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 320
User Guide: The user guide provides basic instructions for using Voice Recognition and accessing some voice commands. NOTE: The user guide can also be accessed from within the INFO menu after pressing the INFO button. Speaker Adaptation: Starts a system training procedure to learn the specific - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 321
list: ● Phone ● Navigation ● Information ● Audio ● Help The voice commands in the category tone sounds and the icon on the to , speak screen changes from the command that the system requested. 9. When the the user is learned. switch or the BACK button to Press the return to the previous screen. - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 322
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty. If problems are encountered, follow the solutions given in this guide to the ambient noise level. 3. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive, for example, windows open or defrost on. - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 323
MEMO 4-164 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 324
the engine ...5-10 Starting the engine ...5-11 Driving the vehicle ...5-11 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...5-11 Parking brake ...5-17 Cruise control ...5-18 Precautions on cruise control ...5-18 Cruise control operations...5-18 Break-in schedule ...5-19 Increasing fuel economy...5-20 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 325
the vehicle, drive with all windows fully open, and have the vehicle inspected immediately. ● Do not run the engine in closed spaces such as a garage. ● Do not park the vehicle with the engine running for any extended length of time. ● Keep the rear vent windows, lift gates, doors and trunk lids - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 326
driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the three-way catalyst. ● Do not race the engine those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 327
is located in the driver's door opening. For additional information, see "Low tire pressure warning light" light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 328
wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light Changes or maneuvers, because these driving practices could cause film or any metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 329
this manual, and also instruct your passengers to do so. Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash, "Wheels and tires" in the "Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section of this manual. If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or "blows-out" while driving, - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 330
. 5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually stop the vehicle. 6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and either contact a roadside emergency service to change the tire or see "Changing a flat tire" in the "In case of emergency" section of this manual. DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING WARNING - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 331
is turned off using the ignition switch. No lights will illuminate on the ignition switch. ACC (Accessories): This position activates electrical accessories, such as the radio, when the engine is not running. ACC has a battery saver feature that will turn the ignition switch to the OFF position - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 332
ON positions when the engine is not running for an extended period. This can discharge the battery. WSD0232 WSD0233 NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ BATTERY DISCHARGE If the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost disA of the Intelligent Key charged, the guide light ᭺ port blinks and the indicator appears - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 333
recommends placing engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel. ● Check that all windows and lights are clean. ● Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflation. ● Lock all doors - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 334
After cranking the engine, release the accelerator pedal. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by depressing the brake pedal and pushing the push-button ignition switch to start the engine. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure. DRIVING THE VEHICLE - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 335
), Ds (Drive Sport) or (M) Manual shift mode. Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident. ● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shifting into a forward or reverse gear before the engine has warmed - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 336
Shift without pressing button Starting the vehicle 1. After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal before moving the shift selector out of the P (Park) position. 2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and move the shift selector into a driving gear. 3. Release the foot brake, then - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 337
WARNING Apply the parking brake if the shift selector is in any position while the engine is not running. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious personal injury or property damage. P (Park): R (Reverse): DS (Drive Sport): CAUTION To - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 338
slowly through deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. ● Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time in lower than 6 range. This reduces fuel economy. When shifting up: Move the shift selector to the + (up) side. (Shifts to higher range - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 339
desired location. If the shift selector cannot be moved out of P (Park), have a NISSAN dealer check the transmission as soon as possible. WARNING If the shift selector cannot be moved from the P (Park) position while the engine is running and the brake pedal is depressed, the stop lights may not - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 340
BRAKE Accelerator downshift - in D (Drive) position and manual shift mode For passing or hill climbing, depress the accelerator pedal to the floor parking brake is fully released before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident. ● Do not release the parking brake from - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 341
2. Move the shift selector to the P (Park) position. 3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal and it will release. 4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out. 1. 2. 3. 4. CANCEL switch ACCEL/RES switch COAST/SET switch ON/OFF switch Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 342
and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine performance. ● Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm. ● Do not - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 343
at highway speeds, it is more economical to use the air conditioner and leave the windows closed to reduce drag. ● Use the recommended viscosity engine oil. See "Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants" in the "Technical and consumer information" section of this manual. 5-20 Starting and driving - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 344
wheels as illustrated. A ● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: ᭺ Turn the wheels into the curb and move the vehicle forward until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. B ● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: ᭺ Turn the wheels away from the curb the foot brake pedal. ● Never leave the engine running while the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 345
return to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds until the brakes function correctly. Using the brakes Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the brake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage. To help reduce brake wear and to prevent - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 346
a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Ultimately, the driver is responsible for safety. ● Tire type and condition may also affect braking effectiveness. - When replacing tires, install the specified size of tires on all four wheels. - When installing a spare tire, make sure that it - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 347
brake pressure at individual wheels and engine output to help the driver maintain control of the vehicle in the following conditions: - understeer (vehicle tends to not follow the steered path despite increased steering input) - oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 348
or both the cator lights may illuminate. ● If brake related parts such as brake pads, rotors and calipers are not NISSAN recommended or are extremely deteriorated, the VDC system may not operate properly and both the and the indicator lights may illuminate. ● If engine control related parts are - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 349
. For details, see "Changing engine coolant" in the "Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section of this manual. 3. Tire chains may be used. For details, see "Tire chains" in the "Maintenance and do-ityourself" section of this manual. SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the following items - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 350
fast, the drive wheels will lose even more traction. ● Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be started lower. To use the engine block heater: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord. 3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 351
MEMO 5-28 Starting and driving - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 352
6 In case of emergency Emergency engine shut off ...6-2 Flat tire ...6-2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...6-2 Changing a flat tire ...6-3 Jump starting ...6-7 Push starting...6-9 If your vehicle overheats ...6-9 Towing your vehicle ...6-10 Towing recommended by NISSAN ...6-11 Vehicle - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 353
. WARNING ● If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving with underinflated tires may permanently damage the tires and - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 354
aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pressure sensors. WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the CVT is shifted into P (Park). ● Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is hazardous. ● Never - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 355
LCE0199 WCE0189 1 and wheel nut wrench ᭺ 2 Remove the jack ᭺ from the tool box on the right side of the trunk compartment. WCE0188 Getting the spare tire and tools Open the trunk. Remove the floor carpeting and spare tire cover. Remove the spare tire. 6-4 In case of emergency - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 356
the jack. ● Never run the engine with a wheel(s) off the ground. support it with safety stands. ● Use only the jack provided with your vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use the jack provided with your vehicle on other vehicles. The jack is designed for lifting only your vehicle during a tire change - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 357
tire clears the ground. Remove the wheel nuts, and then remove the tire. Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading "Wheels and tires" in the "Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section of this manual. 1. Clean any mud or dirt - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 358
Loading Information label affixed to the driver's door opening. 5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equipment in the vehicle. 6. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk floor carpeting over the damaged tire. 7. Close the trunk. To start your engine with a booster battery, the instructions - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 359
engine cooling fan. It could come on at any time. Keep hands and other objects away from it. WCE0054 WARNING Always follow the instructions below Apply the parking brake. Move the shift selector to P (Park). Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (lights, heater, air conditioner, etc.). 3. - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 360
is coming out. 1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and move the shift selector to P (Park). Do not stop the engine. 2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air conditioner temperature control to maximum hot and fan control to high speed - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 361
further until no steam or coolant can be seen. 4. Open the engine hood. 6. After the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank with the engine running. Add coolant to the engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary. Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN dealer - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 362
recreational vehicle (RV), refer to "Flat towing" in the "Technical and consumer information" section of this manual. ACE0511 SCE0199A TOWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 363
CVT models with the rear wheels on the ground (if you do not use towing dollies): Always release the parking brake. ● When towing CVT models with the front wheels when recovering a stuck vehicle: ● Contact a professional towing service to recover the vehicle if you have any questions regarding the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 364
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires. 4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward. ● Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and D (Drive). ● Apply the accelerator as little as possible to maintain the rocking motion. ● Release the accelerator pedal - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 365
MEMO 6-14 In case of emergency - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 366
Washing ...7-2 Waxing ...7-2 Removing spots ...7-3 Underbody ...7-3 Glass ...7-3 Aluminum alloy wheels ...7-4 Chrome parts ...7-4 Tire dressings ...7-4 Cleaning interior...7-4 Air fresheners ...7-5 Floor mats ...7-5 Seat belts ...7-6 Corrosion protection ...7-6 Most common factors contributing to - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 367
, store or park your vehicle inside a garage or in a covered area. When it the door are open. Spray water under the body and in the wheel wells Always check with your car wash to confirm that acid Polishing is recommended to remove thorough washing. Follow the instructions supplied with the wax. - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 368
dealer or any automotive accessory store. The high-mounted stop light must be properly reinstalled before driving your vehicle. Use glass disinfectant cleaners. They could damage the electrical conductors, radio antenna elements or rear window defroster elements. WAI0007 GLASS When cleaning - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 369
the wheels. TIRE DRESSINGS NISSAN does not recommend the driving and stain the vehicle paint. If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the following precautions: ● Use a water-based tire dressing. The coating on the tire dissolves more easily than with an oil-based tire dressing. ● Apply a light - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 370
Carefully read and follow the manufacturer's instructions before using the air fresheners. FLOOR MATS WARNING To avoid potential pedal interference that may result in a collision or injury: ● NEVER place a floor mat on top of another floor mat in the driver front position. ● Use only genuine NISSAN - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 371
drying to avoid floor panel corrosion. TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM CORROSION ● Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the vehicle clean. ● Always check for minor damage to the paint and repair it as soon as possible. ● Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors open to avoid water accumulation - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 372
, fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floor pan and fenders. In winter, the underbody must be cleaned periodically. For additional protection against rust and corrosion, which may be required in some areas, consult a NISSAN dealer. CAUTION A license plate frame could vibrate and cause noise or - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 373
MEMO 7-8 Appearance and care - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 374
...8-19 Brakes ...8-20 Fuses ...8-21 Engine compartment ...8-21 Passenger compartment ...8-23 Battery replacement ...8-25 NISSAN Intelligent Key™ ...8-25 Lights ...8-27 Headlights ...8-27 Exterior and interior lights...8-28 Wheels and tires ...8-32 Tire pressure...8-32 Tire labeling...8-36 Types of - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 375
hood Check that the doors and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers and links as necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released. 8-2 Maintenance and do-it - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 376
seems to take longer to stop, see a NISSAN dealer immediately. Keep the floor mat away from the pedal. Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the vehicle to one side when applied. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) P (Park) position mechanism: On a fairly steep hill check that the vehicle is - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 377
and smoothly, and are installed securely. Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage. Steering wheel Check for changes in the steering system, such as excessive freeplay, hard steering or strange noises. Warning lights and chimes Make sure all warning lights and chimes are operating - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 378
is necessary to work under the vehicle, support it with safety stands. ● Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks away from the fuel tank and battery. ● On gasoline engine models, the fuel filter or fuel lines should be serviced by a NISSAN dealer because the fuel lines are under high pressure even - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 379
7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Brake fluid reservoir Air cleaner Fuse block Battery Fuse/Fusible link box Engine oil dipstick Radiator cap Drive belt location Engine coolant reservoir Windshield-washer fluid reservoir NOTE: Side covers removed for clarity - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 380
manual. ● The radiator is equipped with a pressure type radiator cap. To prevent engine damage engine, transmission and/or cooling system. To remove the engine compartment covers, unA located as illustrated. hook the clips ᭺ To remove the engine cover, pull the cover up1 and then toward the front - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 381
coolant manufacturer's instructions to maintain minimum antifreeze protection to -34° F (-37° C). The use of other types of coolant the Nissan Service and Maintenance Guide for more details. LDI0554 CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the engine is cold - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 382
can change the engine coolant. The service procedure can be found in the NISSAN Service Manual. Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheating. CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 383
, remove the oil filler cap the L (Low) mark ᭺ and pour recommended oil through the C. opening. Do not overfill ᭺ 6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick. It is conditions. LDI0641 CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 384
ft-lb (29 - 39 N·m) 8. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler cap securely. See "Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants" in the "Technical and consumer information" section of this manual for drain and refill capacity. The drain and refill - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 385
replacement of CVT fluid is required, we recommend your NISSAN dealer for servicing. CAUTION Be sure to remove any old gasket material remaining on the sealing surface of the engine. Failure to do so could lead to engine damage. 6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil. 7. Screw - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 386
brake fluid specification information, refer to "Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants" in the "Technical and consumer information" section of this manual. CAUTION ● DO NOT OVERFILL. ● Recommended or the brake warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 387
driving conditions require an increased amount of windshield-washer fluid. Recommended substitute engine anti- Hydrogen gas generated light opening. Add a washer solvent to the washer for better cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshieldwasher antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer's instructions - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 388
Low battery fluid can cause a higher load on the battery which can generate heat, remove all jewelry. ● Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. opening. Do not overfill. Reinstall the vent caps. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-15 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 389
accessories with the engine running located near the battery The current sensor ᭺ along the negative battery cable. If you add electrical accessories engine block area. JUMP STARTING If jump starting is necessary, see "Jump starting" in the "In case of emergency" section of this manual. If the engine - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 390
type spark plugs because they last much longer. Follow the maintenance log shown in the "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide". Do not service iridium-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping. Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position before servicing drive belt. The engine - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 391
unit upwards. IN-CABIN MICROFILTER The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of airborne dust and pollen particles and reduces some objectionable outside odors. The filter is located behind the glove box. Refer to the "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide" for change intervals. If replacement - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 392
if a wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may can damage the windshield and impair driver vision. 4. Insert the new may be damaged when the hood is opened. ● Make sure the wiper blades arm away from the windshield. Push the release tab, then move the wiper blade down the wiper - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 393
Maintenance Guide". Self-adjusting brakes Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes. The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the brake pedal is applied. WARNING See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system check if the brake pedal height does not return to normal. Brake pad - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 394
box. LDI0457 LDI0560 Type A fuses are provided as spare fuses. They are stored in the passenger compartment fuse box. Type A fuses can be installed in the engine compartment and passenger compartment fuse boxes. If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse, the type A fuse will not be level - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 395
lifting the cover up. 4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse block in the passenger compartment. WDI0452 A , replace it with a new 5. If the fuse is open ᭺ B. fuse ᭺ 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 396
damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF. 2. Pull the fuse box cover to remove. 3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-23 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 397
A A , replace it with an 4. If the fuse is open ᭺ B. equivalent good fuse ᭺ 5. Push the fuse box cover to install. 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer. Type B Extended storage switch If any electrical equipment does not operate, remove - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 398
To remove the extended storage switch, be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position. 2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF position. 3. Remove the fuse box cover. 1 found on each 4. Pinch the locking tabs ᭺ side of the storage switch. CAUTION Be careful not to allow children - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 399
as illustrated ᭺ 3. Replace the battery with a new one. Recommended battery: CR2032 or equivalent. ● Do not touch the internal circuit deplete the storage capacity. ● Make sure that the + side faces the bottom of the case. 5. Operate the buttons to check Changes 8-26 Maintenance and do-it-yourself - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 400
bulb life and/or headlight performance. ● High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may break if the glass envelope is scratched or the bulb is dropped. Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A temperature difference - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 401
) Park/Turn Side marker Front fog light (if so equipped) Front personal/map lights Glove box light Vanity mirror light Step light Rear personal lights Door switch illumination High-mounted stop light (Type A) High-mounted stop light (Type B) Trunk light Rear combination light Tail/Stop Turn signal - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 402
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Headlight assembly Map light Rear personal lights Fog light (if so equipped) Step light High-mounted stop light (Type A) Trunk light High-mounted stop light (Type B) License plate light Rear combination light WDI0666 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-29 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 403
Indicates bulb removal Indicates bulb installation WDI0667 Map lights 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth ᭺ WDI0263 Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lamp and/or cover. 8-30 Maintenance and do-it-yourself - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 404
WDI0340 LDI0341 WDI0670 Vanity mirror light 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth ᭺ Step light 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth ᭺ Personal light 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth ᭺ Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-31 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 405
by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel. The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is Loading Information label is affixed to the driver side center pillar. Tire pressures should be checked regularly because: ● Most tires naturally lose air over time. ● Tires can lose air - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 406
an accident. ● The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. The vehicle weight capacity is indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label (if so equipped). Do not load your vehicle beyond this capacity. Overloading your vehicle may result - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 407
Tire and loading information label ᭺ 1 2 ᭺ ᭺ 4 Seating capacity: The maximum number of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle. Vehicle load limit: See loading information in the "Technical and consumer information" section. Original tire size: The size of the tires originally installed on - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 408
shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. 5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too much air is added, press the core of the valve stem briefly with the tip of the gauge stem to release pressure. Recheck the pressure and add or release air as needed. 6. Install the valve stem cap. LDI0393 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 409
Size P245/45VR18 P245/40VR19 P245/40WR19 P245/45VR18 P245/40VR19 P245/40WR19 T145/80D17 T145/80R17 Front Original Tire Rear Original Tire Spare Tire (Temporary) Cold Tire Inflation Pressure 230 kPa, 33 PSI 230 kPa, 33 PSI 230 kPa, 33 PSI 230 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 410
stands for radial. 5. Two-digit number (15): This number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches. 6. Two- or three-digit number (95): This number is the tire's load index. It is a measurement of how much weight each tire can support. You may not find this information on all tires because it is not - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 411
is the greatest amount of air pressure that should be put in the tire. Do not exceed the maximum permissible inflation pressure. 5 Maximum load rating ᭺ new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX XXXX) 4. Three-digit code: Tire type code (Optional). 5. Three-digit code: Date of Manufacture. 6. Four numbers - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 412
the potential maximum vehicle speed. Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the tire. If you install snow tires, they must be the same size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all four wheels. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However, some U.S. states and - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 413
underbody. If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle when using tire chains. In addition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, your vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle handling and performance may be adversely affected. Tire chains must be installed only on the front wheels and not on the rear - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 414
recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each tire rotation interval. WARNING ● After rotating the tires, check and adjust the tire pressure. ● Retighten the wheel 2. Wear indicator Location mark Tire wear and should be replaced. ● Improper service of the spare tire may result - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 415
size, tread design, speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped. Recommended types and sizes are shown in "Wheels and tires" in the "Technical and consumer information" section of this manual. WARNING ● The use of tires other than those recommended or the mixed use of tires of - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 416
USE ONLY spare tire installed do not drive the vehicle at speeds faster than 50 MPH (80 km/h). ● When driving on roads covered with snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire should be used on the rear wheels and the original tire used on the front wheels (drive wheels). Use tire chains only - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 417
MEMO 8-44 Maintenance and do-it-yourself - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 418
and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...9-2 Fuel recommendation ...9-3 Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ...9-5 Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations ...9-6 Specifications...9-7 Engine ...9-7 Wheels and tires ...9-8 Dimensions and weights - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 419
to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) US measure Fuel Engine oil *7 Drain and Refill With oil filter change Without oil filter change Cooling system With reservoir CVT fluid Power steering fluid (PSF) Brake fluid Multi-purpose grease Air conditioning system refrigerant - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 420
fuels may cause vehicle performance problems and/or fuel system damage. ● The fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that recommended not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can damage the fuel system components and - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 421
time while accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a cause for concern, because you get the greatest fuel benefit when there is light spark knock for a short time under heavy engine load. CAUTION ● Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 422
described in "Change intervals." WTI0183 ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS Selecting the correct oil It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance. See "Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants" earlier - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 423
oil and filter changes: ● repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures ● driving in dusty conditions ● extensive idling ● towing a trailer ● stop and go commuting Refer to the "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide" for the maintenance schedule. AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM REFRIGERANT - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 424
SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Model Type Cylinder arrangement Bore x Stroke Displacement Firing order Idle speed CVT (in "N" position) Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed) CO cu in (cm3) 213.45 (3,498) 1-2-3-4-5-6 FXE22HR11 in (mm) 0.043 (1.1) Timing chain Technical and consumer information 9-7 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 425
Wheels 18 x 8.0J 19 x 8.0J Tires P245/45VR18 P245/40VR19 P245/40WR19 Spare tire Speed rating 18" 19" 19" T145/80D17 T145/80R17 V V W DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Overall length Overall width Overall height Front the driver's side front and rear lb (kg) doors. 9-8 Technical and consumer information - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 426
drive your NISSAN vehicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehicle's engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low may cause engine number) The vehicle identification number is located as shown. Technical and consumer information 9-9 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 427
GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), month and year of manufacture, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), etc. Review it carefully. EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL The emission control information label is attached to the underside of the hood as shown. 9-10 Technical and consumer information - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 428
INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE WTI0174 WTI0167 LTI2012 TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The label is located as shown. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is affixed to the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 429
front or rear axle. This information is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ● GCWR (Gross Combined Weight rating) - The maximum total weight rating of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and trailer. ● Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit, Total load capacity - maximum total weight - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 430
and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the XXX amount equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 431
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 432
new vehicle was designed to be used primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Remember that towing a trailer places additional loads on your vehicle's engine, drive train, steering, braking and other systems. A NISSAN Towing Guide (U.S. only) is available on the website at www.nissanusa.com. This - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 433
maintain a safe driving speed, pull to the side of the road in a safe area and allow the engine to cool or the transmission to return to normal operation. See "If your vehicle overheats" in the "In case of emergency" section of this manual. WTI0160 Tongue load Keep the tongue load between 10 - 15 - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 434
assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment, such as the trailer hitch, will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle's maximum towing capacity and trailer tongue load. The vehicle and trailer - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 435
, reduce the total trailer weight to match the available tongue weight. *1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight to the vehicle and reduce - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 436
use axle-mounted hitches. ● The hitch should not be attached to or affect the operation of the impactabsorbing bumper. ● Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, etc. to install a trailer hitch. ● To reduce the possibility of additional damage if your vehicle is struck from the rear - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 437
or stops. ● Avoid sharp turns or lane changes. ● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed. Trailer brakes If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to federal and/or local regulations and that it is properly installed. 9-20 Technical and consumer information - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 438
and trailer wheels. 3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks absorb the vehicle load. 4. Apply the parking brake. 5. Shift the transmission into P (Park). 6. Turn off the engine. To drive away: 1. Start the vehicle. Technical and consumer information - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 439
normal passing. Remember, the length of the trailer must also pass the other vehicle before you can safely change lanes. ● Use the Tow Mode or downshift the transmission to a lower gear for engine braking when driving down steep or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle without applying the - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 440
in driving habits, service car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat build-up and possible tire failure. Technical and consumer - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 441
you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada in addition to notifying NISSAN. If Transport Canada receives complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 442
in the ON position without starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is "not ready". If the MIL does not blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is "ready". Contact a NISSAN dealer to - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 443
OWNER'S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 444
schedule ...5-19 Brightness/contrast button ...4-15, 4-31 Brightness control Instrument panel ...2-33 Bulb check/instrument panel...2-10 Bulb replacement ...8-28 C Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...9-2 Cargo net ...2-43 Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ...9-12 Car phone or CB radio - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 445
41, 4-44 Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...9-2 Changing engine coolant ...8-9 Checking engine coolant level ...8-8 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...2-5 Corrosion protection ...7-6 Cruise control ...5-18 Cup holders ...2-40, 2-41 D Daytime running light system (Canada only - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 446
...1-44 Front seats ...1-2 Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...9-2 Fuel economy ...5-20 Fuel-filler door and cap ...3-21 Fuel gauge ...2-6 Fuel octane rating ...9-4 Fuel recommendation ...9-3 Loose fuel cap warning...2-25, 3-21 Fuses ...8-21 Fusible links ...8-22 G Garage door opener - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 447
drive audio system ...4-96, 4-102 N NISSAN Intelligent Key™ ...3-7 NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system ...2-26, 3-3, 5-10 NISSAN voice recognition system ...4-141 O Octane rating (See fuel octane rating)...Odometer ...Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...Changing engine oil ...Changing - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 448
light...2-15 Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system), engine start ...2-26, 3-3, 5-10 Self-adjusting brakes ...8-20 Service manual order form ...9-26 Servicing air conditioner...4-47 Setting button ...4-9, 4-24 Shifting Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...5-13 Shift lock release - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 449
(CVT) fluid ...8-12 Driving with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...5-11 Shift selector lock release ...5-16 Travel (See registering your vehicle in another country) ...9-9 Trip odometer ...2-4 Trunk access through the rear seat ...1-5, 1-6 Trunk lid lock opener lever...3-19 Trunk light - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 450
Brake warning light ...2-11 Engine oil pressure warning light ...2-12 Hazard warning flasher switch ...2-34 Low fuel warning light ...2-13, 2-24 Low tire pressure warning light ...2-12 Low windshield-washer fluid warning light ...2-24 Passenger air bag and status light ...1-46 Seat belt warning - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 451
"Engine oil and oil filter recommendation" in the "Technical and consumer information" section of this manual. COLD TIRE PRESSURE: See Tire and Loading Information label. The label is typically located on the driver side center pillar or on the driver's door. For additional information, see "Wheels - 2012 Nissan Maxima | Owner's Manual - Page 452
Printing : July 2011 (09) Publication No.: OM2E 0A35U0 Printed in U.S.A. A35-D
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