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:
Before starting the engine
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant,
brake fluid, and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
Check that all windows and lights are clean.
Visually inspect tires for their appearance
...
Headlamp
Description
Headlamp lighting when theft warning system is in alarm
phase.
Component Function Check
1.CHECK HEADLAMP OPERATION
Check if headlamps operate by lighting switch.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK HEADLAMP OPERATION
Refer to EXL-6, "Work Flow" (xenon type) or EXL-171,
"Work Flow" (ha ...
C1155 BR fluid level low
Description
The brake fluid level switch converts the brake fluid level to an electric
signal and transmits it to the ABS actuator
and electric unit (control unit).
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check the self-diagnosis results. ...
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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