Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Driving on snow or ice
WARNING
- Wet ice (32F, 0C and freezing rain), very cold snow or ice can be slick and very hard to drive on. The vehicle will have much less traction or "grip" under these conditions. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until the road is salted or sanded.
- Whatever the condition, drive with caution.
Accelerate and slow down with care. If accelerating or downshifting too fast, the drive wheels will lose even more traction.
- Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be started sooner than on dry pavement.
- Allow greater following distances on slippery roads.
- Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try not to brake while on the ice, and avoid any sudden steering maneuvers.
- Do not use the cruise control on slippery roads.
- Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle.
Special winter equipment
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
A sturdy, fl ...
Engine block heater (if so equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold
temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 20F (-7C) or lower.
WARNING
Do not use your eng ...
Other materials:
Compression Pressure
On-Vehicle Service
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-592, "Inspection".
Remove all six spark plugs.
Refer to EM-12, "Removal and
Installation".
Attach a ...
Periodic maintenance
WHEEL HUB
On-vehicle Service
Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear or damage.
Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.
Inspection
Rear Wheel Bearing
Check axial end play.
Axial end play : Refer to RAX-8, "Wheel Bearing (Rear)".
Check ...
Unlocking doors
1. Press the button on the
Intelligent
Key.
2. The driver's door will unlock and the hazard
warning lights flash once, and the front and
tail lights will turn on for 30 seconds.
3. Press the button again
within one
minute, the outside buzzer sounds once and
the remai ...
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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