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:
Auto light system
System Diagram
System Description
BCM (Body Control Module) controls auto light operation according to
signals from optical sensor, lighting switch and ignition switch.
IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room)
operates parking, license plate, tail, front fog lamps ...
The seat belt warning continues sounding, or does not sound
Description
Seat belt warning does not sound even though driver seat belt is
not fastened.
Seat belt warning sounds even though driver seat belt is fastened.
Diagnosis Procedure
1. CHECK WARNING CHIME OPERATION
With the driver door open, turn lighting switch to 1st or 2nd position.
2. ...
System description
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
System Diagram
System Description
The heated steering wheel switch controls the heated steering relay. When the
switch is turned on, the relay is energized and the heated steering system
will operate. The heated steering system will turn off when the steering
wheel ...
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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