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,
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Other materials:
Chassis and Body Maintenance
Brake lines and cables:
Visually inspect for proper installation. Check for
chafing, cracks, deterioration, and signs of leaking.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts
immediately.
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings:
Check for wear, deterioration and fluid leaks.
Replace any deteri ...
Opening windows
The Intelligent Key allows you to simultaneously
open windows equipped with automatic operation.
To open the windows, press and hold
the button on the Intelligent
Key for
longer than 3 seconds.
The door windows will lower while holding down
the button on the Intelligent Key.
NOTE: ...
Heated seat switches (if so equipped)
The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as
desired. The indicator light in the switch will
illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light ...
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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