Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Push-button ignition switch positions
LOCK (Normal parking position)
The ignition switch can only be locked in this position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is pushed to the ACC position while carrying the Intelligent Key.
The ignition switch will lock when any door is opened or closed with the ignition switched off.
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 after a period of time under the following conditions:
- All doors are closed.
- Shift lever is in P (Park).
- Hazard lamps are off.
- Turn signals are off.
The battery saver feature will be canceled if any of the following occur:
- Any door is opened.
- Shift lever is moved out of P (Park).
- Ignition switch changes position.
- Hazard lamps are turned on.
ON (Normal operating position)
This position turns on the ignition system and electrical accessories.
ON has a battery saver feature that will turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, if the vehicle is not running, after some time under the following conditions:
- All doors are closed.
- Shift lever is in P (Park).
- Hazard lamps are off.
- Turn signals are off.
The battery saver feature will be canceled if any of the following occur:
- Any door is opened.
- Shift lever is moved out of the P (Park) position.
- Ignition switch changes position.
- Hazard lamps are turned on.
- Turn signals are turned on.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the ignition switch in ACC or ON positions when the engine is not running for an extended period.
This can discharge the battery.
OFF
The ignition switch is in the OFF position when the engine is turned off using the ignition switch.
If equipped, the ignition switch heart beat function (pulsed illumination) may activate for a period of time when any door is unlocked and when the door opened/closed status changes in the OFF and ACC positions.
Operating range
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used
when the Intelligent Key is within the specified
operating range.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost discharged
or strong radio waves a ...
Emergency engine shut off
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
while driving, perform the following procedure:
Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch
three consecutive times in less than 1.5 seconds,
...
Other materials:
Power steering fluid
Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked when the fluid
is cold at fluid temperatures of 32 to 86ºF (0 to
30ºC). The fluid level can be checked with the
level gauge which is attached to the cap. To
check the fluid level, remove the cap. The fluid ...
Meter buzzer circuit
Description
The buzzer for warning chime system is installed in the
combination meter.
The combination meter sounds the alarm buzzer based on the signals
transmitted from various units.
Component Function Check
1. CHECK OPERATION OF METER BUZZER
Select "BUZZER" of "BCM" on CONSUL ...
Daytime running light system
System Diagram
System Description
The headlamp system for Canada vehicles is equipped with a daytime light
relay that activates the high beam headlamps at approximately half
illumination whenever the engine is running. If the parking brake is
depressed before the engine is started, the day ...
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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