Nissan Maxima: How to use the vehicle information display

Nissan Maxima: How to use the vehicle information display

Press the button, located on the instrument panel just behind the steering wheel, to display the following modes:

MPG - MPG/MPH - Time/Miles - Range - Exterior Temperature - Setting - Warning

 Fuel Economy mode

The fuel economy mode can be selected to display the instant fuel economy since the last reset.

 Average speed mode

The average speed mode can be selected to display the average miles per gallon and miles per hour since the last reset.

 Time/Miles (km) mode

The time/miles (km) mode can be selected to show the time and distance driven since the last reset.

 Range mode

The range mode can be selected to give you an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refueling. The range is constantly calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.

 Exterior Temperature mode

The exterior temperature mode can be selected to provide you with the temperature outside of your vehicle.

 Setting mode

The setting mode allows you to set reminders or preferences for alerts, maintenance intervals or language displays.

In the setting mode screen press to move to:

- Alert - Maintenance - Options and press to select the menu.

 Alert mode

The alert mode allows you to set alerts notifying you of time to rest or icy conditions.

The time to rest alert lets you know when you have been traveling for a long time and may need a break.

The icy alert notifies you that icy driving conditions may exist.

 Reset mode

The reset mode can be selected in any screen that allows for preferences to be programmed.

Once the screen is selected, you have the option to reset the selected distances or time to a new setting.

 Maintenance mode

The maintenance mode allows you to set alerts for the reminding of maintenance intervals for the following:

- engine oil.

- oil filter.

- tires.

- other.

Set a desired interval by pushing to highlight the maintenance field and pressing .

The reset mode will open up and allow you to enter the desired distance.

 Options mode

The LANGUAGE/UNIT screen will appear when selecting the Language/Unit key and pressing .

Language: English or French Unit: US mile, °F, MPG Metric km, °C, L/100 km Dial effects: This changes effects of the indicator needles when ON. The needles in the meter sweep and the ring illumination will be brightened gradually when the engine is started.

You can select the language, unit or change the dial effects by using the button and pressing .

The settings are automatically saved when you exit the menu by pressing the BACK button or any other mode button.

 Warning mode

The warning mode can be selected to view any warnings that may be present. Once the screen is selected you have the option of skipping the warning or viewing it in detail.

Warnings can be present for issues such as an open door or low fuel. For more information about potential warnings see Vehicle information display warnings and indicators later in this section.

 Vehicle information display warnings and indicators

1. Door and trunk open warning.

2. Push warning.

3. Low fuel warning.

4. Low windshield washer fluid warning.

5. No key warning.

6. Parking brake warning.

7. Shift P warning.

8. Engine start operation indicator.

9. NISSAN Intelligent Key insertion indicator.

10. NISSAN Intelligent Key removal indicator.

11. NISSAN Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator.

12. Steering lock release malfunction indicator (if so equipped).

Door and trunk open warning

This warning illuminates when a door or the trunk has been opened when the engine is running.

Push warning

After the Shift P warning illuminates, the Push warning will illuminate if the ignition switch is placed in the ACC position when the shift selector is moved to the P (Park) position.

See Shift P warning in this section for additional information.

To turn off the Push warning, place the ignition switch in the ON position and then to the LOCK position.

Low fuel warning

This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E (Empty). There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches E (Empty).

Low windshield washer fluid warning

This warning illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield washer fluid as necessary. See Window washer fluid in the "Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section of this manual.

No key warning

This warning illuminates following two conditions:

1. When the ignition switch is pushed and the Intelligent Key cannot be recognized by the system. If this warning illuminates, you cannot start the engine.

Check for the following causes and perform the assigned remedies:

The battery of the Intelligent Key carried with you is discharged completely. Replace the battery with a new one.

The Intelligent Key carried with you is not registered to the system. Use the registered Intelligent Key.

You do not have an Intelligent Key with you. Carry an Intelligent Key with you.

2. When the door is closed with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle and the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON position.

A chime will also sound.

Parking brake warning

This warning illuminates when the parking brake is set and the vehicle is driven.

SHIFT P warning

This warning illuminates when the ignition switch is pushed to stop the engine with the shift selector in any position except in the P (Park) position.

If this warning illuminates, the ignition switch is in the OFF position. Move the shift selector to the P (Park) position or push the ignition switch to the ON position.

An inside warning chime will also sound.

If the shift selector is moved to the P (Park) position, the Push warning will appear. Refer to Push warning in this section.

For additional information about Intelligent Key, see NISSAN Intelligent Key in the Pre-driving checks and adjustments section.

Engine start operation indicator

This indicator illuminates when the ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON position with the shift selector in the P (Park) position.

This indicator means that the engine will start by pushing the push-button ignition switch with the brake pedal depressed.

NISSAN Intelligent Key insertion indicator

This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key needs to be inserted into the Intelligent Key port.

(For example, the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.) If this indicator illuminates, insert the Intelligent Key into the Intelligent Key port in the correct direction. See Push-button ignition switch in the Starting and driving section.

NISSAN Intelligent Key removal indicator

This indicator illuminates when the drivers door is opened with the ignition switch placed in the OFF position and the Intelligent Key placed in the Intelligent Key port. A key reminder chime also sounds.

If this indicator illuminates, remove the Intelligent Key from the Intelligent Key port and take it with you when leaving the vehicle.

NISSAN Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator

This indicator illuminates when the Intelligent Key battery is running out of power.

If this indicator illuminates, replace the battery with a new one. See NISSAN Intelligent Keyin the Maintenance and do-it-yourself section.

Steering lock release malfunction indicator (if so equipped)

This indicator illuminates when the steering wheel cannot be released from the LOCK position.

If this indicator illuminates, push the ignition switch while lightly turning the steering wheel right and left.

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