Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Shifting
After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever from P (Park) to any of the desired shift positions.
WARNING
Apply the parking brake if the shift lever 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)
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the P (Park) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped.
Use the P (Park) shift lever position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine.
Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped.
The brake pedal should be depressed to move the shift lever from N (Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park).
Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then move the shift lever into the P (Park) position.
R (Reverse)
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the R (Reverse) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped.
Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed to move the shift lever from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any drive position to R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive)
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
Starting the vehicle
1. After starting the engine, fully depress the
foot brake pedal before moving the shift
lever out of the P (Park) position.
2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
move the shift lever into ...
Manual shift mode
The transmission enters the manual shift mode by
moving the shift lever to the left side in the "D"
range. You can select the manual shift range
either by moving the shift lever up or down, or ...
Other materials:
Replacing
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
To replace the windshield wiper blades, follow
the procedure below:
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
2. Push the release tab B .
3. Move the wiper blade A down and remove.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper
arm unti ...
Engine control system symptoms
Symptom Table
SYSTEM - BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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SYSTEM - ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection. ...
Parking/parking on hills
WARNING
Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
Safe parking procedures require that
both the parking brake be set and the
transmission placed into P (Park). Failure
to do so could cause ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table 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
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual
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