User manual NISSAN MAXIMA-1999

[. . . ] It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. A separate Warranty Information and Maintenance Log Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle and vehicle maintenance schedules. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state's lemon law. [. . . ] ¼ Maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically, e. g. , each time you check engine oil. ¼ Check the operation of warning lights when key is turned to the ON (3) position. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (if so equipped) The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of 5-6 Starting and driving STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Automatic transmission: Move the selector lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). (P preferred. ) The selector lever cannot be moved out of P (Park) position and into any of the other gear positions if the key is removed from the switch. The starter is designed not to operate if the selector lever is in one of the driving positions. Manual transmission: Move the shift lever to N (Neutral) position, and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while cranking the engine. The starter is designed not to operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to START. ¼ If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold or hot weather, depress the accelerator pedal and hold it to help start the engine. ¼ In the summer, when restarting the engine within 30 minutes after it has been stopped, keep the accelerator pedal fully depressed while starting. DRIVING THE VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The automatic transmission in your vehicle is electronically controlled by a transmission control module to produce maximum power and smooth operation. Shown on the following pages are the recommended operating procedures for this transmission. Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle performance and driving enjoyment. Do not operate the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, turn the key off and wait 10 seconds before cranking again, otherwise the starter could be damaged. Warm-up Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting. Drive at moderate speed for a short distance first, especially in cold weather. Starting the vehicle After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal and push the selector lever button before shifting the selector lever to the R, N, D, 2 or 1 position. Be sure the vehicle is fully stopped before attempting to shift the selector lever. This automatic transmission is designed so that the foot brake pedal must be depressed before shifting from P (Park) position to any drive position while the ignition switch is ON. The selector lever cannot be moved out of P (Park) position and into any of the other gear positions if the key is removed from the switch. Starting and driving 5-7 1. Release the parking brake and foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion. When stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brakes should be used for this purpose. ¼ Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P or N to R, D, 2 or 1. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident. [. . . ] 3-12 Tire Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14 Traction control system (TCS) cancel switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Transceiver, Integrated HomeLink Universal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Transmitter, (See multi-remote control system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]