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FOREWORD READ FIRST � THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read this Own - Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE er � s Manual carefully . This will ensure familiarity owners . This vehicle is delivered to you with This vehicle should not be modified . with controls and maintenance requirements , as - confidence . It was produced using the latest Modification could affect its techniques and strict quality control . sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle . performance , safety or durability , and This manual was prepared to help you under - may even violate governmental WARNING stand the operation and maintenance of your regulations . In addition , damage or per - vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles ( kilome - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE - formance problems resulting from ters ) of driving pleasure . Please read through this MINDERS FOR SAFETY ! modifications may not be covered un - manual before operating your vehicle . Follow these important driving rules to der NISSAN warranties . A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and complete trip for explains details about the warranties cov - you and your passengers ! ering your vehicle . The � NISSAN Service c NEVER drive under the influence of al - and Maintenance Guide � explains details cohol or drugs . about maintaining and servicing your ve - c ALWAYS observe posted speed limits hicle . Additionally , a separate Customer and never drive too fast for conditions . Care / Lemon Law Booklet ( U.S . only ) will explain how to resolve any concerns you c ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro - may have with your vehicle , as well as priate child restraint systems . Preteen clarify your rights under your state � s lemon children should be seated in the rear law . seat . Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle c ALWAYS provide information about the best . When you require any service or have any proper use of vehicle safety features to questions , they will be glad to assist you with the all occupants of the vehicle . extensive resources available to them . c ALWAYS review this owner � s manual for important safety information . Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 11 / 05 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 available on this model . Therefore , you may find WARNING some information that does not apply to your vehicle . WARNING All information , specifications and illustrations in Engine exhaust , some of its constituents , this manual are those in effect at the time of and certain vehicle components contain printing . NISSAN reserves the right to change or emit chemicals known to the State of specifications or design without notice and with - California to cause cancer and birth de - out obligation . fects or other reproductive harm . In addi - tion , certain fluids contained in vehicles IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT and certain products of component wear THIS MANUAL contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and You will see various symbols in this manual . They birth defects or other reproductive harm . are used in the following ways : APD1005 If you see this symbol , it means � Do not do this � ' 2003 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA , INC . WARNING or � Do not let this happen . � GARDENA , CALIFORNIA This is used to indicate the presence of a All rights reserved . No part of this Owner � s hazard that could cause death or serious Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval personal injury . To avoid or reduce the If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra - system , or transmitted in any form , or by any risk , the procedures must be followed tion , it means the arrow points to the front of the means , electronic , mechanical , photocopying , precisely . vehicle . recording or otherwise , without the prior written permission of Nissan North America , Inc . , Gar - CAUTION dena , California . Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these This is used to indicate the presence of a indicate movement or action . hazard that could cause minor or moder - ate personal injury or damage to your ve - hicle . To avoid or reduce the risk , the pro - Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these cedures must be followed carefully . call attention to an item in the illustration . Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 11 / 05 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NISSAN NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and ticom - ncyn - - ss , puters in automobiles , and has led the industryensyomo improving both performance and fuel efeffici through new engine designs and the use oh thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight . T cnt pany has also developed ways to build quality i is vehicles at each stage of the production proce both through extensive use of automation and t � hat most importantly � through an awareness are the central element in quality control . people From the time the parts arrived from our viaonsupplierssburtrse until you took delivery of your new NISSAN , dozet of checks were made to ensure that only the bes jothfoha was being done in producing and delivering leyermt vehicle . NISSAN also takes great care to ensur when you take your NISSAN to your rdeafor maintenance , the service technician will spe WFW0002 work according to the quality standard tha h Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication rtoal - sm styling design at Nissan Design America , Inc . in San been established by NISSAN . produce the finest in safe , reliable and heconomicucae Diego , California , and engineering at Nissan Tech - transportation . Your vehicle is the product of a sct Safety has also been built into your NISSAN . As youtyn - t.u nical Center North America in Farmington Hills , cessful worldwide company that manufacturess know , seat belts are an integral part of the safeeenyo Michigan . Additionally , NISSAN employs more than and trucks in over 17 countries and distribute systems that will help protect you and your ipassde 21,000 people throughout the United States , in 170 nations . gers in the event of a sudden stop or an accm Canada , and Mexico . An additional 60,000 people We urge you to use the seat belts every ti work for the 1,250 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufacturedind - stdne drive the vehicle . across North America . by Nissan Motor Co . , Ltd . which was rfoundedorleani Tokyo , Japan in 1933 , and NISSAN affiliates wlarg The NISSAN story of growth and achievement re - r , - d NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the wide , collectively growing to become the . fifthcarsma flects our major goal : to provide you , our customeann Canadian economy . Nissan Canada Inc . , its suppli - automaker in the world . In addition toucks , cts with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsmld ers and over 150 dealers employ approximately trucks , NISSAN also makes forklift ptrrodu ship � a product that we can be proud to bui a 4,500 people . These include company employees engines , boats and other diversified you can be proud to own . and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada . NISSAN has made a substantial and growing lin - ntnesn - e In addition , many Canadians work for companies vestment in North America . NISSAN � s commitmes that supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with ma - is over $ 6 billion dollars in capital investment i terials and services ranging from the operation of facilities across the continent . Some of the hfacilitiaic port facilities and transportation services , to the include the Nissan Manufacturing facilities in Ce supply of lubricants , parts and accessories . ton , Mississippi and in Smyrna , Tennessee , v Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES . . . Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs . Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns . Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs . However , if there is something that your NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the You can write to NISSAN with the information at : dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to following information : For U.S . mainland and Alaska customers provide NISSAN directly with comments or ques - � Your name , address , and telephone number Nissan North America , Inc . tions , please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Consumer Affairs Department Department using our toll - free number : � Vehicle identification number ( attached to the P.O . Box 191 top of the instrument panel on the driver � s For U.S . mainland and Alaska customers Gardena , California 90248 - 0191 side ) 1 - 800 - NISSAN - 1 For Hawaii customers ( 1 - 800 - 647 - 7261 ) � Date of purchase Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii For Hawaii customers 2880 Kilihau St . � Current odometer reading 1 - 808 - 836 - 0888 ( Oahu Number ) Honolulu , Hawaii 96819 � Your NISSAN dealer � s name For Canadian customers For Canadian customers � Your comments or questions 1 - 800 - 387 - 0122 Nissan Canada Inc . 5290 Orbitor Drive OR Mississauga , Ontario L4W 4Z5 We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle . Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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Illustrated table of contents Table of 0 Contents Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 Instruments and controls 2 Pre - driving checks and adjustments 3 Display screen , heater , air conditioner and audio systems 4 Starting and driving 5 In case of emergency 6 Appearance and care 7 Maintenance and do - it - yourself 8 Technical and consumer information 9 Index 10
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0 Illustrated table of contents Airbags , seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 2 Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 6 Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 3 Engine compartment locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 8 Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 4 Warning / indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 9 Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 20 / 03 — arosenma X
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AIRBAGS , SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1 . Supplemental front impact air bags ( P . 1 - 9 ) 2 . Supplemental curtain side - impact air bag ( P . 1 - 9 ) 3 . Supplemental side impact air bag ( P . 1 - 9 ) 4 . Seat belt pretensioners ( P . 1 - 20 ) 5 . Front seat belts ( P . 1 - 23 ) 6 . Rear seat belts ( P . 1 - 23 ) 7 . Top tether strap anchor ( P . 1 - 39 ) 8 . LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ) ( P . 1 - 38 ) 9 . Seats ( P . 1 - 2 ) 10 . Front head restraint ( P . 1 - 8 , P . 1 - 9 ) 11 . Rear head restraint ( P . 1 - 8 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . LII0001 0 - 2 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 20 / 03 — arosenma X
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EXTERIOR FRONT 1 . Engine hood ( P . 3 - 10 ) 2 . Headlight and turn signal switch ( P . 2 - 19 ) 3 . Replacing bulbs ( P . 8 - 30 ) 4 . Windshield wiper and washer switch ( P . 2 - 17 ) 5 . Windshield ( P . 8 - 21 ) 6 . Sunroof ( P . 2 - 36 ) 7 . Power windows ( P . 2 - 34 ) 8 . Door locks , keyfob , keys ( P . 3 - 3 , 3 - 5 , 3 - 2 ) 9 . Mirrors ( P . 3 - 17 ) 10 . Tire pressure ( P . 9 - 11 ) 11 . Flat tire ( P . 6 - 2 ) 12 . Tire chains ( P . 8 - 39 ) 13 . Cornering light ( P . 2 - 19 ) 14 . Fog light switch ( P . 2 - 19 ) 15 . Tie down / towing hooks ( P . 6 - 11 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . LII0002 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 3 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 20 / 03 — arosenma X
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EXTERIOR REAR 1 . Rear window defroster switch ( P . 2 - 18 ) 2 . Rear sun shade ( P . 2 - 38 ) 3 . Interior trunk lid release ( P . 3 - 12 ) 4 . Trunk lid ( P . 3 - 10 ) 5 . Vehicle loading ( P . 9 - 12 ) 6 . Tie - down / towing hook ( P . 6 - 12 ) 7 . Replacing bulbs ( P . 8 - 30 ) 8 . Fuel filler cap , fuel recommendation ( P . 3 - 13 , P . 9 - 3 ) 9 . Fuel filler lid ( P . 3 - 13 ) 10 . Child safety locks ( P . 3 - 5 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . LII0003 0 - 4 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 20 / 03 — arosenma X
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 1 . Automatic anti - glare inside mirror ( P . 3 - 17 ) 2 . Interior lights , illuminated entry ( P . 2 - 39 , P . 2 - 19 ) 3 . Sun visors ( P . 3 - 16 ) 4 . Glove box ( P . 2 - 31 ) 5 . Sunroof ( P . 2 - 36 ) 6 . Front seat ( P . 1 - 2 ) 7 . Rear console ( P . 2 - 32 ) 8 . Rear seat ( P . 1 - 6 ) 9 . Rear cup holders ( P . 2 - 29 ) 10 . Front console ( P . 2 - 31 ) 11 . Front cup holders ( P . 2 - 29 ) 12 . Park brake , parking on hills ( P . 5 - 12 , P . 5 - 16 ) 13 . HomeLinkT ( P . 2 - 42 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WII0011 Illustrated table of contents 0 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 20 / 03 — arosenma X
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INSTRUMENT PANEL 1 . Headlight and turn signal switch ( P . 2 - 19 ) 2 . Meters and gauges ( P . 2 - 3 ) 3 . Windshield wiper / washer switch ( P . 2 - 17 ) 4 . Driver side , center and passenger side ventilators ( P . 4 - 14 ) 5 . Security indicator light ( P . 2 - 14 ) 6 . Display screen / Navigation system * ( P . 4 - 2 , P . 4 - 7 ) 7 . Audio system controls ( P . 4 - 19 ) 8 . Climate controls ( P . 4 - 16 ) 9 . Front passenger supplemental air bag ( P . 1 - 9 ) 10 . Glove box ( P . 2 - 31 ) 11 . Hazard warning flasher switch ( P . 2 - 23 ) 12 . Cruise control main / set switches ( P . 2 - 23 ) 13 . Driver supplemental air bag / horn ( P . 1 - 9 , P . 2 - 24 ) 14 . Tilt / telescopic steering wheel controls ( P . 3 - 14 ) 15 . Steering wheel switch for audio control ( P . 4 - 31 ) 16 . Heated steering wheel switch ( P . 2 - 25 ) WII0005 0 - 6 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 20 / 03 — arosenma X
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17 . Vehicle dynamic control ( VDC ) off switch ( if so equipped ) or Traction con - trol system ( TCS ) off switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 26 , P . 2 - 26 ) 18 . Outside mirror controls ( P . 3 - 17 ) 19 . Instrument brightness control ( P . 2 - 22 ) 20 . Heated seat switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 24 ) 21 . Rear sunshade switch ( if so equipped ) ( P . 2 - 38 ) * : Refer to the separate Navigation System Own - er � s Manual ( if so equipped ) . See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . Illustrated table of contents 0 - 7 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 20 / 03 — arosenma X
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOCATIONS 1 . Power steering fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 13 ) 2 . Engine oil filler cap ( P . 8 - 8 ) 3 . Brake fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 13 ) 4 . Clutch fluid reservoir ( M / T model ) ( P . 8 - 14 ) 5 . Air cleaner ( P . 8 - 18 ) 6 . Battery ( P . 8 - 15 ) 7 . Fuse / fusible link box ( P . 8 - 23 ) 8 . Transmission dipstick ( A / T models ) ( P . 8 - 11 ) 9 . Engine oil dipstick ( P . 8 - 8 ) 10 . Radiator cap ( P . 8 - 7 ) 11 . Fuse block ( P . 8 - 23 ) 12 . Windshield washer fluid reservoir ( P . 8 - 14 ) 13 . Engine coolant reservoir ( P . 8 - 7 ) See the page number indicated in paren - theses for operating details . WII0006 0 - 8 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 20 / 03 — skoniecz X
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WARNING / INDICATOR LIGHTS Warning Name Page Indicator Name Page Warning Name Page light light light 2 - 12 Engine oil pres - 2 - 10 Automatic Anti - lock brake 2 - 9 sure light transmission warning light or position indica - Low fuel warn - 2 - 11 tor light ( A / T ing light models ) 2 - 10 Automatic 2 - 11 Low windshield 2 - 12 CRUISE main transmission washer fluid switch indicator check warning warning light light light ( if so 2 - 11 Seat belt warn - equipped ) 2 - 12 Cruise SET ing light and switch indicator Brake warning 2 - 10 chime light light or 2 - 11 Supplemental 2 - 12 High beam in - air bag warning dicator light light Charge warning 2 - 10 ( blue ) light Trunk lid open 2 - 11 2 - 12 Malfunction warning light Door open 2 - 10 indicator lamp warning light ( MIL ) Illustrated table of contents 0 - 9 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 20 / 03 — skoniecz X
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Indicator Name Page light Slip indicator 2 - 13 light ( if so equipped ) 2 - 13 Traction control system off indi - cator light ( if so equipped ) 2 - 13 Turn signal / hazard indicator lights 2 - 13 Vehicle dynam - ics control off indicator light ( if so equipped ) Illustrated table of contents 0 - 10 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 20 / 03 — arosenma X
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1 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 23 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 25 Front manual seat adjustment � passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 26 Injured persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 26 Front power seat adjustment ( for driver � s seat and if so equipped for passenger � s Three - point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 27 seat ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 30 Folding rear seat ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 30 Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 8 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 31 Active head restraint ( front seats ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 9 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 31 Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 9 Installation on rear seat center ( 5 - passenger Precautions on supplemental restraint models only ) or outboard positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 33 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 9 LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 21 CHildren ) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 38 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 21 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 39 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 23 Installation on front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 40 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 20 / 03 — arosenma X
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SEATS FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT � PASSENGER SIDE WARNING c Do not adjust the driver � s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation . The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of con - trol of the vehicle . c After adjustment , gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked . ARS1152 c For the most effective protection when WARNING the vehicle is in motion , the seat should c Do not ride in a moving vehicle when be upright . Always sit well back in the the seatback is reclined . This can be seat and adjust the seat properly . See dangerous . The shoulder belt will not � Precautions on Seat Belt Usage � later be against your body . In an accident , in this section . you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries . You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries . 1 - 2 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WARNING After adjustment , gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked . LRS0244 LRS0245 Forward and backward Reclining Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback , pull the lever up and lean seat forward or backward to the desired position . back . To bring the seatback forward , pull the lever Release the lever to lock the seat in position . up and lean your body forward . Release the lever to lock the seatback in position . The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit ( see � Precautions on seat belt usage � later in this section ) . Also , the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 3 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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c Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off . This will discharge the battery . See � Automatic drive positioner ( if so equipped ) � in � Pre - driving checks and adjustments � for auto - matic drive positioner operation . Forward and backward Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position . Reclining Move the recline switch backward until the de - WRS0163 sired angle is obtained . To bring the seatback FRONT POWER SEAT c Do not leave children unattended inside forward again , move the switch forward and the vehicle . They could unknowingly ac - ADJUSTMENT ( for driver � s seat and if move your body forward . The seatback will move tivate switches or controls . Unattended forward . so equipped for passenger � s seat ) children could become involved in seri - The reclining feature allows adjustment of the ous accidents . WARNING seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit ( see � Precautions on Operating tips c Do not adjust the driver � s seat while seat belt usage � later in this section ) . Also , the driving so full attention may be given to c The power seat motor has an auto - reset seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to vehicle operation . The seat may move overload protection circuit . If the motor rest when the vehicle is stopped . suddenly and could cause loss of con - stops during operation , wait 30 seconds , trol of the vehicle . then reactivate the switch . 1 - 4 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 20 / 03 — skoniecz X
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LRS0239 LRS0238 WRS0164 Power Manual Seat lifter ( driver � s seat ) Lumbar support ( driver � s seat ) Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat The lumbar support feature provides lower back cushion . support to the driver . Move the lever up or down ( manual ) or move the switch forward or backward ( power ) to adjust the seat lumbar area . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 5 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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Interior trunk access c When returning the seatbacks to the upright position , be certain they are For models without rear center console , the trunk completely secured in the latched posi - can be accessed from the passenger side of the tion . If they are not completely secured , rear seat for loading and unloading , as shown . passengers may be injured in an acci - 1 dent or sudden stop . Push down on the button on the rear parcel s shelf . c Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from 2 Fold down the passenger side seatback . s playing and becoming locked in the trunk where they could be seriously in - WARNING jured . Keep the car locked , with the rear c Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo seatback and trunk lid securely latched area or on the rear seat when it is in the when not in use , and prevent children � s fold - down position . Use of these areas access to car keys . by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an acci - dent or sudden stop . c The 4 - passenger model has seating and seat belts for 4 occupants , 2 in the front seats and 2 in the rear seats . Never use the rear console as a seating position or for a child restraint . LRS0246 c Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or FOLDING REAR SEAT ( if so shifting . Do not place cargo higher than equipped ) the seatbacks . In a sudden stop or col - lision , unsecured cargo could cause personal injury . 1 - 6 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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LRS0247 LIC0431 LIC0401 For models with rear center console , the trunk To fold down the driver side of the rear seat , reach1 Center armrest can be accessed through the access panel be - through the opening and pull on the strap s Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal . tween the rear seats . located behind the seat . The panel can be locked using the master key to The rear seats can be locked using the master prevent unauthorized access . The valet key can - key to prevent unauthorized access . The valet key not be used to lock or unlock the access panel . cannot be used to lock or unlock the release For more information on keys , refer to � Keys � in button . the Pre - driving checks and adjustments � section of this manual . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 7 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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LRS0241 LRS0240 WRS0134 Type A � Front Type B � Rear Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears . HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT WARNING To raise the head restraint , pull it up . To lower , Head restraints should be adjusted prop - push and hold the lock knob and push the head erly as they may provide significant pro - tection against injury in an accident . Do restraint down . not remove them . Check the adjustment To adjust the head restraint forward or backward after someone else uses the seat . ( Type A only ) , push it in the direction required . 1 - 8 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON c Do not attach anything to the head re - straint stalks . Doing so could impair SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT active head restraint function . SYSTEM The head restraint moves forward utilizing the This Supplemental Restraint System ( SRS ) sec - force that the seatback receives from the occu - tion contains important information concerning pant in a rear - end collision . The movement of the the driver and passenger supplemental front air head restraint helps support the occupant � s head bags , supplemental side air bags , curtain side - by reducing its backward movement and helping impact air bags and pre - tensioner seat belts . absorb some of the forces that may lead to whip - Supplemental front impact air bag system : lash type injuries . This system can help cushion the impact force to Active head restraints are effective for collisions the head and chest of the driver and front pas - at low to medium speeds in which it is said that senger in certain frontal collisions . whiplash injury occurs most . SPA1025 Supplemental side - impact air bag system : Active head restraints operate only in certain This system can help cushion the impact force to ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT ( front rear - end collisions . After the collision , the head the chest area of the driver and front passenger in seats ) restraints return to their original positions . certain side impact collisions . The supplemental side air bag is designed to inflate on the side Properly adjust the active head restraints as de - WARNING where the vehicle is impacted . scribed earlier in this section . c Always adjust the head restraints prop - Supplemental curtain side - impact air bag erly as specified in the previous section . system : This system can help cushion the im - Failure to do so can reduce the effec - pact force to the head of occupants in front and tiveness of the active head restraint . rear outboard seating positions in certain side impact collisions . The curtain side - impact air c Active head restraints are designed to bags are designed to inflate on the side where supplement other safety systems . Al - the vehicle is impacted . ways wear seat belts . No system can prevent all injuries in any accident . These supplemental restraint systems are de - signed to supplement the crash protection pro - vided by the driver and front passenger seat belts Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 9 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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and are not a substitute for them . Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occu - pant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel , instrument panel and door finish - ers . ( See � Seat belts � later in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage . ) The supplemental air bags operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position . After turning the ignition key to the ON position , the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates . The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational . WRS0031 c The seat belts and the supplemental WARNING front air bags are most effective when c The supplemental front air bags ordi - you are sitting well back and upright in narily will not inflate in the event of a the seat . The front air bags inflate with side impact , rear impact , rollover , or great force . If you are unrestrained , lower severity frontal collision . Always leaning forward , sitting sideways or out wear your seat belts to help reduce the of position in any way , you are at risk or severity of injury in various kinds greater risk of injury or death in a crash . of accidents . You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates . Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel . Always use the seat belts . 1 - 10 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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c The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened . The air bag system monitors the severity of a collision and then inflates the air bags based on belt usage . Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident . c Keep hands on the outside of the steer - ing wheel . Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the supplemental front air bag inflates . ARS1133 WARNING c Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window . Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms . Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 11 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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ARS1041 ARS1042 ARS1043 1 - 12 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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ARS1044 ARS1045 WRS0256 c Never install a rear - facing child re - WARNING straint in the front seat . An inflating c Children may be severely injured or supplemental front air bag could seri - killed when the supplemental front air ously injure or kill your child . See � Child bags , side air bags or curtain side - restraints � later in this section for impact air bags inflate if they are not details . properly restrained . Pre - teens and chil - dren should be properly restrained in the rear seat , if possible . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 13 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WARNING c The seat belts , the supplemental side air bags and curtain side - impact air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat . The side air bag and curtain side - impact air bag inflate with great force . Do not allow anyone to place their hand , leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails . Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seats or rear out - board seats to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door . SSS0101 SSS0188 Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous WARNING illustrations . Supplemental side air bag and curtain side - impact air bag : c The supplemental side air bag and cur - tain side - impact air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal im - pact , rear impact , rollover or lower se - verity side collision . Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents . 1 - 14 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WRS0032 SSS0159 SSS0162 WARNING c When sitting in the rear seat , do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat . If the side air bag inflates , you may be seriously injured . Be especially careful with children , who should always be properly restrained . Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations . c Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks . They may interfere with supplemental side air bag inflation . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 15 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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Supplemental front air bag system The driver supplemental front air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel . The passenger supplemental front air bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove box . These systems are designed to meet optional certification requirements under U.S . regulations . They are also permitted in Canada . The optional certification allows the front air bags to be de - signed to inflate somewhat less forcefully than previously . However , all of the information , cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be followed . The supplemental front air bag system is de - signed to inflate in higher severity frontal colli - sions , although it may inflate if the forces in an - other type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact . It may not inflate in certain frontal collisions . Vehicle damage ( or lack of it ) is not always an indication of proper supple - mental front air bag system operation . WRS0168 The supplemental air bag system has dual stage inflators for both the driver and passenger air 6 . Diagnosis sensor unit 1 . SRS curtain side - impact air bag ( right ) bags . The system monitors information from the 7 . Supplemental front air bag modules 2 . Supplemental side air bag modules crash zone sensor , the diagnosis sensor unit and 8 . Crash zone sensor 3 . SRS curtain side - impact air bag mod - seat belt buckle sensors that detect if the seat 9 . SRS curtain side - impact air bag ( left ) ule belts are fastened . Inflator operation is based on 10 . Seat belt buckle switches 4 . Satellite sensors the severity of a collision and whether the seat 5 . Seat belt pre - tensioner retractor belts are being used . Only one front air bag may 1 - 16 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision . inflate in a crash , depending on the crash severity c No unauthorized changes should be and whether the front occupants are belted or made to any components or wiring of The supplemental front air bags operate unbelted . This does not indicate improper perfor - the supplemental air bag system . This is only when the ignition switch is in the ON mance of the system . If you have any questions to prevent accidental inflation of the or START position . about the performance of your air bag system , supplemental air bag or damage to the After turning the ignition key to the ON please contact your NISSAN dealer . supplemental air bag system . position , the supplemental air bag warning When the supplemental front air bag inflates , a c Do not make unauthorized changes to light illuminates . The supplemental air bag your vehicle � s electrical system , sus - fairly loud noise may be heard , followed by the warning light will turn off after about 7 pension system or front end structure . release of smoke . This smoke is not harmful and seconds if the system is operational . This could affect proper operation of does not indicate a fire . Care should be taken to the supplemental front air bag system . not inhale it , as it may cause irritation and chok - WARNING ing . Those with a history of a breathing condition c Tampering with the supplemental front c Do not place any objects on the steer - should get fresh air promptly . air bag system may result in serious ing wheel pad or on the instrument personal injury . Tampering includes Supplemental front air bags , along with the use of panel . Also , do not place any objects changes to the steering wheel and the seat belts , help to cushion the impact force on between any occupant and the steering instrument panel assembly by placing the face and chest of the front occupants . They wheel or instrument panel . Such ob - material over the steering wheel pad can help save lives and reduce serious injuries . jects may become dangerous projec - and above the instrument panel or by However , an inflating front air bag may cause tiles and cause injury if the supplemen - installing additional trim material facial abrasions or other injuries . Front air bags tal front air bag inflates . around the air bag system . do not provide restraint to the lower body . c Immediately after inflation , several Seat belts should be correctly worn and the front air bag system components will be driver and passenger seated upright as far as hot . Do not touch them ; you may se - practical away from the steering wheel or instru - verely burn yourself . ment panel . The supplemental front air bags in - flate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants . Because of this , the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to , or is against , the front air bag module during inflation . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 17 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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to those of a higher severity side impact . They are c Work on and around the supplemental designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle front air bag system should be done by is impacted . They may not inflate in certain side a NISSAN dealer . Installation of electri - collisions . cal equipment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer . The Supplemental Re - Vehicle damage ( or lack of it ) is not always an straint System ( SRS ) wiring should not indication of proper supplemental side air bag be modified or disconnected . Unautho - and curtain side - impact air bag operation . rized electrical test equipment and When the supplemental side air bag and curtain probing devices should not be used on side - impact air bag inflate , a fairly loud noise may the air bag system . be heard , followed by release of smoke . This c A cracked windshield should be re - smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire . placed immediately by a qualified re - Care should be taken not to inhale it , as it may pair facility . A cracked windshield could cause irritation and choking . Those with a history affect inflation of the supplemental air LRS0259 of a breathing condition should get fresh air bag system . promptly . Supplemental side - impact air bag and c The SRS wiring harness connectors are curtain side - impact air bags system Supplemental side air bags , along with the use of yellow and orange for easy seat belts , help to cushion the impact force on identification . The supplemental side - impact air bags are lo - the chest of the front occupants . Curtain side - cated in the outside of the seatback of the front impact air bags help to cushion the impact force When selling your vehicle , we request that you seats . The supplemental curtain side - impact air to the head of occupants in the front and rear inform the buyer about the supplemental front air bags are located in the side roof rails . These outboard seating positions . They can help save bag system and guide the buyer to the appropri - systems are designed to meet voluntary guide - lives and reduce serious injuries . However , an ate sections in this Owner � s Manual . lines to help reduce the risk of injury to out - of - inflating side air bag and curtain side - impact air position occupants . However , all of the infor - bag may cause abrasions or other injuries . mation , cautions and warnings in this Supplemental side air bags and curtain side - manual still apply and must be followed . impact air bags do not provide restraint to the The supplemental side air bags and curtain side - lower body . impact air bags are designed to inflate in higher The seat belts should be correctly worn and the severity side collisions , although they may inflate driver and passenger seated upright as far as if the forces in another type of collision are similar 1 - 18 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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practical away from the supplemental side air c Tampering with the supplemental side WARNING bag . Rear seat passengers should be seated as air bag system may result in serious c Do not place any objects near the seat - far away as practical from the door finishers and personal injury . For example , do not back of the front seats . Also , do not side roof rails . The side air bags and curtain change the front seats by placing mate - place any objects ( an umbrella , bag , side - impact air bag inflate quickly in order to help rial near the seatback or by installing etc . ) between the front door finisher protect the front occupants . Because of this , the additional trim material , such as seat and the front seat . Such objects may force of the side air bag and curtain side - impact covers , around the side air bag . become dangerous projectiles and air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if c Work around and on the side air bag cause injury if the supplemental side air the occupant is too close to , or is against , these and curtain side - impact air bag system bag inflates . air bag modules during inflation . The side air bag should be done by a NISSAN dealer . c Right after inflation , several side air bag and curtain side - impact air bag will deflate Installation of electrical equipment and curtain side - impact air bag system quickly after the collision is over . should also be done by a NISSAN components will be hot . Do not touch dealer . The SRS wiring harnesses * The supplemental side air bags and curtain them ; you may severely burn yourself . should not be modified or discon - side - impact air bags operate only when the nected . Unauthorized electrical test c No unauthorized changes should be ignition switch is in the ON or START posi - equipment and probing devices should made to any components or wiring of tions . not be used on the side air bag system . the side air bag and curtain side - impact air bag system . This is to prevent acci - After turning the ignition key to the ON * The SRS wiring harness connectors are dental inflation of the side air bag and position , the supplemental air bag warning yellow and orange for easy identification . curtain side - impact air bag or damage light illuminates . The supplemental air bag to the side air bag and curtain side - warning light will turn off after about 7 When selling your vehicle , we request that you impact air bag system . seconds if the system is operational . inform the buyer about the supplemental side air bag and curtain side - impact air bag system and c Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle � s electrical system , sus - guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this pension system or side panel . This Owner � s Manual . could affect proper operation of the supplemental side air bag and curtain side - impact air bag system . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 19 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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cause irritation and choking . Those with a history Pre - tensioner seat belt system ( For c Work around and on the pre - tensioner of a breathing condition should get fresh air system should be done by a NISSAN front seats ) promptly . dealer . Installation of electrical equip - ment should also be done by a NISSAN If any abnormality occurs in the pre - tensioner WARNING dealer . Unauthorized electrical test system , the supplemental air bag warning c The pre - tensioner seat belt cannot be equipment and probing devices should light will not come on , will flash intermit - reused after activation . It must be re - not be used on the pre - tensioner seat tently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on placed together with the retractor and belt system . after the ignition key has been turned to the ON or buckle as a unit . START position . In this case , the pre - tensioner c If you need to dispose of the pre - c If the vehicle becomes involved in a seat belt may not function properly . They must be tensioner or scrap the vehicle , contact a frontal collision but the pre - tensioner is checked and repaired . Take your vehicle to the NISSAN dealer . Correct pre - tensioner not activated , be sure to have the pre - nearest NISSAN dealer . disposal procedures are set forth in the tensioner system checked and , if nec - appropriate NISSAN Service Manual . When selling your vehicle , we request that you essary , replaced by your NISSAN Incorrect disposal procedures could inform the buyer about the pre - tensioner seat belt dealer . cause personal injury . system and guide the buyer to the appropriate c No unauthorized changes should be sections in this Owner � s Manual . The front seat pre - tensioner seat belt system made to any components or wiring of activates in conjunction with the supplemental air the pre - tensioner seat belt system . This bag systems . Working with the seat belt retrac - is to prevent accidental activation of tor , it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle the pre - tensioner seat belt or damage becomes involved in certain types of collisions , to the pre - tensioner seat belt operation . helping to restrain front seat occupants . Tampering with the pre - tensioner seat belt system may result in serious per - The pre - tensioner is encased with the seat belt � s sonal injury . retractor . These seat belts are used the same as conventional seat belts . When the pre - tensioner seat belt activates , smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard . This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire . Care should be taken not to inhale it , as it may 1 - 20 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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When the ignition key is in the ON or START position , the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off . This means the system is operational . If any of the following conditions occur , the supplemental front air bag , supplemental side air bag and curtain side - impact air bag and pre - tensioner seat belt systems need servicing : c The supplemental air bag warning light re - mains on after approximately 7 seconds . c The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently . WRS0169 LRS0100 c The supplemental air bag warning light does 1 . SRS Air Bag Warning Labels ( located SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG not come on at all . on the sun visors ) WARNING LIGHT Under these conditions , the supplemental front 2 . SRS Side Air Bag Warning Labels ( lo - air bag , supplemental side air bags and curtain The supplemental air bag warning light , cated on the door pillar ) side - impact air bag or pre - tensioner seat belt displaying in the instrument panel , moni - SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG systems may not operate properly . It must be tors the circuits of the supplemental front air bag , WARNING LABELS checked and repaired . Take your vehicle to the supplemental side air bag and curtain side - nearest NISSAN dealer . impact air bag and pre - tensioner seat belt sys - Warning labels about the supplemental front air tems . The circuits monitored by the supplemental bag , supplemental side air bag and curtain side - air bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor impact air bag systems are placed in the vehicle unit , crash zone sensor , satellite sensors , front air as shown in the illustration . bag modules , side air bag modules , curtain side - impact air bag modules , pre - tensioner seat belts and all related wiring . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 21 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WARNING WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light c Once a supplemental front air bag , is on , it could mean that the supplemental supplemental side air bag or curtain front air bag , supplemental side air bag , side - impact air bag has inflated , the air curtain side - impact air bag systems bag module will not function again and and / or pre - tensioner seat belt systems must be replaced . Additionally , if any of will not operate in an accident . the supplemental front air bags inflate , the activated pre - tensioner seat belts Repair and replacement procedure must also be replaced . The air bag mod - ule and pre - tensioner seat belt system The supplemental front air bags , supplemental should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer . side air bags , curtain side - impact air bags and The air bag module and pre - tensioner pre - tensioner seat belts are designed to inflate seat belt system cannot be repaired . on a one - time - only basis . As a reminder , unless it c The supplemental front air bag , side air is damaged , the supplemental air bag warning bag and curtain side - impact air bag sys - light remains illuminated after inflation has oc - tems , and the pre - tensioner seat belt curred . Repair and replacement of these supple - system should be inspected by a mental air bag systems should be done only by a NISSAN dealer if there is any damage to NISSAN dealer . the front end or side portion of the vehicle . When maintenance work is required on the ve - hicle , the supplemental front air bags , supple - c If you need to dispose of the supple - mental side air bags , curtain side - impact air mental air bag , pre - tensioner seat belt bags , pre - tensioner seat belts and related parts system or scrap the vehicle , contact a should be pointed out to the person performing NISSAN dealer . Correct supplemental the maintenance . The ignition key should always air bag and pre - tensioner seat belt sys - be in the LOCK position when working under the tem disposal procedures are set forth in hood or inside the vehicle . the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual . Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury . 1 - 22 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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SEAT BELTS SSS0136 PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad - justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat , your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and / or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced . NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive , even if your seating position in - cludes a supplemental air bag . Most U.S . states and Canadian provinces or territories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 23 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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SSS0134 SSS0016 WARNING WARNING c Every person who drives or rides in this c The seat belt should be properly ad - vehicle should use a seat belt at all justed to a snug fit . Failure to do so may times . Children should be properly re - reduce the effectiveness of the entire strained in the rear seat and , if appro - restraint system and increase the priate , in a child restraint . chance or severity of injury in an acci - dent . Serious injury or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn properly . 1 - 24 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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c All seat belt assemblies , including re - c Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely tractors and attaching hardware , fastened to the proper buckle . should be inspected after any collision c Do not wear the seat belt inside out or by a NISSAN dealer . NISSAN recom - twisted . Doing so may reduce its mends that all seat belt assemblies in effectiveness . use during a collision be replaced un - c Do not allow more than one person to less the collision was minor and the use the same seat belt . belts show no damage and continue to operate properly . Seat belt assemblies c Never carry more people in the vehicle not in use during a collision should also than there are seat belts . be inspected and replaced if either c The 4 - passenger model has seating and damage or improper operation is noted . seat belts for 4 occupants , 2 in the front c All child restraints and attaching hard - seats and 2 in the rear seats . ware should be inspected after any col - SSS0014 c If the seat belt warning light glows con - lision . Always follow the restraint tinuously while the ignition is turned manufacturer � s inspection instructions WARNING ON with all doors closed and all seat and replacement recommendations . c Always route the shoulder belt over belts fastened , it may indicate a mal - The child restraints should be replaced your shoulder and across your chest . function in the system . Have the system if they are damaged . Never run the belt behind your back , checked by a NISSAN dealer . under your arm or across your neck . The CHILD SAFETY c Once the pre - tensioner seat belt has belt should be away from your face and activated , it cannot be reused and must Children need adults to help protect them . neck , but not falling off your shoulder . be replaced together with the retractor . They need to be properly restrained . c Position the lap belt as low and snug as See your NISSAN dealer . possible AROUND THE HIPS , NOT THE The proper restraint depends on the child � s size . c Removal and installation of the pre - WAIST . A lap belt worn too high could Generally , infants up to about 1 year and less tensioner seat belt system components increase the risk of internal injuries in than 20 pounds ( 9 kg ) should be placed in rear should be done by a NISSAN dealer . an accident . facing child restraints . Front facing child re - straints are available for children who outgrow rear facing child restraints . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 25 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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Infants and small children WARNING WARNING NISSAN recommends that infants and small chil - Infants and children need special protec - Never let a child stand or kneel on any dren be placed in child restraints that comply with tion . The vehicle � s seat belts may not fit seat and do not allow a child in the cargo Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Ca - them properly . The shoulder belt may areas while the vehicle is moving . The come too close to the face or neck . The child could be seriously injured or killed in nadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards . You lap belt may not fit over their small hip an accident or sudden stop . should choose a child restraint that fits your ve - bones . In an accident , an improperly fit - hicle and always follow the manufacturer � s in - PREGNANT WOMEN ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal structions for installation and use . injury . Always use appropriate child NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use Larger children restraints . seat belts . The seat belt should be worn snug , Children who are too large for child restraints and always position the lap belt as low as pos - All U.S . states and Canadian provinces or terri - should be seated and restrained by the seat belts sible around the hips , not the waist . Place the tories require the use of approved child restraints which are provided . shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your for infants and small children . See � Child Re - chest . Never run the lap / shoulder belt over your straints � later in this section . If the child � s seating position has a shoulder belt abdominal area . Contact your doctor for specific that fits close to the face or neck , the use of a In addition , there are many types of child re - recommendations . booster seat ( commercially available ) may help straints available for larger children which should overcome this . The booster seat should raise the be used for maximum protection . INJURED PERSONS child so that the shoulder belt is properly posi - NISSAN recommends that all pre - teens NISSAN recommends that injured persons use tioned across the top , middle portion of the and children be restrained in the rear seat . seat belts . Check with your doctor for specific shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips . The According to accident statistics , children recommendations . booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have are safer when properly restrained in the a label certifying that it complies with Federal rear seat than in the front seat . This is Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo - especially important because your vehicle tor Vehicle Safety Standards . Once the child has has a supplemental restraint system ( Air grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near bag system ) for the front passenger . See the face and neck , use the shoulder belt without � Supplemental restraint system � earlier in the booster seat . this section . 1 - 26 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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THREE - POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH RETRACTOR WARNING c Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times . c Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined . This can be dangerous . The shoulder belt will not be against your body . In an accident , you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries . You WRS0174 WRS0137 could also slide under the lap belt and Manual front seat shown 2 receive serious internal injuries . Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor s and insert the tongue into the buckle until Fastening the seat belts c For the most effective protection when you hear and feel the latch engage . the vehicle is in motion , the seat should 1 Adjust the seat . See � Seats � earlier in this s be upright . Always sit well back in the The retractor is designed to lock during a section . seat and adjust the seat belt properly . sudden stop or on impact . A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move , and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 27 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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emergency locking mode . See � Child restraints � later in this section for more information . The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation . During normal seat belt use by a passen - ger , the locking mode should not be acti - vated . If it is activated it may cause uncom - fortable seat belt tension . WARNING When fastening the seat belts , be certain that the seatbacks are completely se - cured in the latched position . If they are not completely secured , passengers may WRS0138 WRS0139 be injured in an accident or sudden stop . 3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug Unfastening the seat belts s on the hips as shown . 1 To unfasten the seat belt , press the button on s 4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the the buckle . The seat belt automatically re - s tracts . retractor to take up extra slack . Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder Checking seat belt operation and across your chest . Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt The front passenger seat belt and the rear three - movement by two separate methods : point seat belts have a cinching mechanism for child restraint installation . It is referred to as the c When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the automatic locking mode . retractor . When automatic locking mode is activated the c When the vehicle slows down rapidly . seat belt cannot be withdrawn again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted . Once retracted , the seat belt is in the 1 - 28 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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To increase your confidence in the seat belts , check the operation as follows . c Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly . The retractor should lock and re - strict further belt movement . If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about seat belt opera - tion , see a NISSAN dealer . LRS0391 LRS0242 Center of rear seat Shoulder belt height adjustment ( For front seats ) Selecting correct set of seat belts : The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad - The center seat belt buckle is identified by the justed to the position best for you . ( See � Precau - CENTER mark . The center seat belt tongue can tions on seat belt usage � earlier in this section . ) be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle . 1 To adjust , pull out the adjustment button and s move the shoulder belt anchor to the desired 2 position , so the belt passes over the center of s the shoulder . The belt should be away from your face and neck , but not falling off your shoulder . Release the adjustment button to lock the shoul - der belt anchor into position . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 29 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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c Periodically check to see that the seat c Adults and children who can use the WARNING belt and the metal components , such as standard seat belt should not use an c After adjustment , release the adjust - buckles , tongues , retractors , flexible wires extender . Such unnecessary use could ment button and try to move the shoul - and anchors , work properly . If loose parts , result in serious personal injury in the der belt anchor up and down to make deterioration , cuts or other damage on the event of an accident . sure it is securely fixed in position . webbing is found , the entire seat belt as - c Never use seat belt extenders to install sembly should be replaced . c The shoulder belt anchor height should child restraints . If the child restraint is be adjusted to the position best for you . not secured properly , the child could be Failure to do so may reduce the effec - seriously injured in a collision or a sud - tiveness of the entire restraint system den stop . and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident . SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE c To clean the seat belt webbing , apply a SEAT BELT EXTENDERS mild soap solution or any solution recom - If , because of body size or driving position , it is mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet . not possible to properly fit the lap - shoulder belt Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat and fasten it , an extender is available which is belts to dry in the shade . Do not allow the compatible with the installed seat belts . The ex - seat belts to retract until they are completely tender adds approximately 8 inches ( 200 mm ) of dry . length and may be used for either the driver or c If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt front passenger seating position . See a NISSAN guide of the seat belt anchors , the seat dealer for assistance if an extender is required . belts may retract slowly . Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean , dry cloth . WARNING c Only NISSAN seat belt extenders , made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts , should be used with NISSAN seat belts . 1 - 30 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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CHILD RESTRAINTS c Never install a rear - facing child re - straint in the front seat . An inflating supplemental front air bag could seri - ously injure or kill your child . A rear - facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat . c NISSAN recommends that the child re - straint be installed in the rear seat . Ac - cording to accident statistics , children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat . c An improperly installed child restraint could lead to serious injury or death in ARS1098 WRS0256 an accident . PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD WARNING In general , child restraints are designed to be RESTRAINTS installed with the lap portion of a three - point type c Infants and small children should never seat belt . In addition , this vehicle is equipped with be carried on your lap . It is not possible a universal child restraint lower anchor system , WARNING for even the strongest adult to resist the referred to as the LATCH ( Lower Anchors and forces of a severe accident . The child c Infants and small children should al - Tethers for CHildren ) system . Some child re - could be crushed between the adult and ways be placed in an appropriate child straints include two rigid or webbing - mounted parts of the vehicle . Also , do not put the restraint while riding in the vehicle . attachments that can be connected to these same seat belt around both your child Failure to use a child restraint can re - lower anchors . For details , see the � LATCH and yourself . sult in serious injury or death . ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ) sys - tem � later in this section . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 31 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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Child restraints for infants and small children of c For a front - facing child restraint , check c Follow all of the child restraint manu - various sizes are offered by several manufactur - to make sure the shoulder belt does not facturer � s instructions for installation ers . When selecting any child restraint , keep the go in front of the child � s face or neck . If and use . When purchasing a child re - following points in mind : it does , put the shoulder belt behind the straint , be sure to select one which will child restraint . If you must install a front fit your child and vehicle . It may not be c Choose only a restraint with a label certifying facing child restraint in the front seat , possible to properly install some types that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle see � Installation on front passenger of child restraints in your vehicle . Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor seat � later in this section . Vehicle Safety Standard 213 . c If the child restraint is not anchored c When your child restraint is not in use , properly , the risk of a child being in - c Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be keep it secured with a seat belt to pre - jured in a collision or a sudden stop sure it is compatible with the vehicle � s seat vent it from being thrown around in greatly increases . and seat belt system . case of a sudden stop or accident . c Adjustable seatbacks should be posi - c If the child restraint is compatible with your tioned to fit the child restraint , but as vehicle , place your child in the child restraint CAUTION upright as possible . and check the various adjustments to be Remember that a child restraint left in a c After attaching the child restraint , test it sure the child restraint is compatible with closed vehicle can become very hot . before you place the child in it . Tilt it your child . Always follow all recommended Check the seating surface and buckles from side to side . Try to tug it forward procedures . before placing your child in the child and check to see if the belt holds the All U.S . states and provinces of Canada restraint . restraint in place . The child restraint require that infants and small children be should not move more than 1 inch . If the restrained in an approved child restraint at restraint is not secure , tighten the belt all times while the vehicle is being oper - as necessary , or put the restraint in an - ated . other seat and test it again . WARNING c Improper use of a child restraint can increase the risk or severity of injury for both the child and other occupants of the vehicle . 1 - 32 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT CENTER ( 5 - passenger models only ) OR OUTBOARD POSITIONS WARNING c The three - point seat belt in your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint . c Failure to use the retractor � s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured . The re - straint could tip over or otherwise be WRS0248 WRS0249 unsecured and cause injury to the child Front Facing ( outboard ) � step 1 Front Facing ( center for 5 - passenger mod - in a sudden stop or collision . els only ) � step 1 Front facing c The 4 - passenger model has seating and seat belts for 4 occupants , 2 in the front When you install a child restraint in the rear seat , seats and 2 in the rear seats . Never use follow these steps : the rear console as a seating position or 1 . Position the child restraint on the seat . It can for a child restraint . be placed in a front facing direction , de - pending on the size of the child . Always follow the restraint manufacturer � s instruc - tions . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 33 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WRS0250 WRS0251 WRS0146 Front Facing � step 2 Front Facing � step 3 Front Facing � step 4 4 . Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on the 3 . Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt . fully extended . At this time , the seat belt restraint and insert it into the buckle until you retractor is in the automatic locking mode hear and feel the latch engage . ( child restraint mode ) . It reverts back to Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - emergency locking mode when the seat belt facturer � s instructions for belt routing . is fully retracted . 1 - 34 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . WRS0252 WRS0261 Front Facing � step 5 Rear Facing ( outboard ) � step 1 5 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , Rear facing use force to tilt the child restraint from side When you install a child restraint in the rear seat , to side , and tug it forward to make sure that follow these steps : it is securely held in place . It should not move more than 1 inch ( 25mm ) . 1 . Position the child restraint on the seat . The direction of the child restraint depends on 6 . Check that the retractor is in the automatic the type of the child restraint and the size of locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt the child . Always follow the restraint manu - out of the retractor . If you cannot pull any facturer � s instructions . more belt webbing out of the retractor , the retractor is in the automatic locking mode . 7 . Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . If the belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 through 6 . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 35 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WRS0262 WRS0150 WRS0260 Rear Facing ( center for 5 - passenger mod - Rear Facing � step 2 Rear Facing � step 3 els only ) � step 1 3 . Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child fully extended . At this time , the seat belt restraint and insert it into the buckle until you retractor is in the automatic locking mode hear and feel the latch engage . ( child restraint mode ) . It reverts to emer - Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - gency locking mode when the seat belt is facturer � s instructions for belt routing . fully retracted . 1 - 36 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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7 . Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . If the belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 through 6 . After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . WRS0253 WRS0254 Rear Facing � step 4 Rear Facing � step 5 4 . Allow the seat belt to retract . Pull up on the 5 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt . use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side , and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place . It should not move more than 1 inch ( 25mm ) . 6 . Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor . If you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out of the retractor , the retractor is in the automatic locking mode . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 37 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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LATCH child restraints generally require the use c The LATCH system anchors are de - of a top tether strap . See � Top tether strap child signed to withstand only those loads restraint � later in this section for installation in - imposed by correctly fitted child re - structions . straints . Under no circumstance are they to be used for adult seat belts or When installing a child restraint , carefully read harnesses . and follow the instructions in this manual and those supplied with the child restraint . Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing - mounted attachments that can be con - When you install a LATCH system compatible nected to two anchors located at certain seating child restraint to the lower anchor attachments , positions in your vehicle . This system is known as follow these steps : the LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil - dren ) system . This system may also be referred to WARNING as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system . Inspect the lower anchors by inserting WRS0172 With this system , you do not have to use a vehicle your fingers into the lower anchor area seat belt to secure the child restraint . Your vehicle LATCH ( Lower Anchors and Tethers and feeling to make sure there are no is equipped with special anchor points that are for CHildren ) SYSTEM obstructions over the LATCH system an - used with LATCH system compatible child re - chors , such as seat belt webbing or seat straints . Check your child restraint for a label cushion material . The child restraint will WARNING stating that it is compatible with the LATCH sys - not be secured properly if the LATCH sys - c Attach LATCH system compatible child tem . This information may also be in the child tem anchors are obstructed . restraints only at the locations shown . If restraint owner � s manual . If you have such a child a child restraint is not secured properly , 1 . To install the LATCH system compatible restraint , refer to the illustration for the seating your child could be seriously injured or child restraint , insert the child restraint positions equipped with LATCH system anchors killed in an accident . LATCH system anchor attachments into the which can be used to secure the child restraint . anchor points on the seat . If the child re - c Do not secure a child restraint in the The LATCH system anchors are located at the straint is equipped with a top tether , see center rear seating position using the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback . A LATCH system anchors . The child re - � Top tether strap child restraint � later in this label is attached to the seatback to help you straint will not be secured properly . section for installation instructions . locate the LATCH system anchors . 1 - 38 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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2 . After attaching the child restraint and before placing the child in it , use force to tilt the child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make sure that the child restraint is securely held in place . It should not move more than 1 inch . 3 . Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . LRS0243 LRS0296 5 - passenger models 4 - passenger models TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD c After removing a rear seat head re - straint for top tether installation , store RESTRAINT it securely to prevent it from causing injury to passengers or damage to the WARNING vehicle in case of sudden braking or an c Child restraint anchor points are de - accident . Always replace it and adjust signed to withstand only those loads properly when top tether is no longer in imposed by correctly fitted child re - use . straints . Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or If your child restraint has a top tether strap , it must harnesses . be secured to the anchor point provided behind its position . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 39 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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First , secure the child restraint with the rear seat belt or the LATCH system ( outboard positions ) , as applicable . Remove the head restraint from the seat back . Store it in a secure place . Flip up the anchor cover for the anchor point which is located di - rectly behind the child seat . Position the top 1 tether strap over the top of the seat back and s secure it to the tether anchor bracket that pro - vides the straightest installation . Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer � s in - structions to remove any slack . For best child restraint fit , see the child restraint installation instructions in this section and the WRS0256 WRS0378 child restraint manufacturer � s instructions . INSTALLATION ON FRONT c NISSAN recommends that child re - Anchor point locations straints be installed in the rear seat . PASSENGER SEAT However , if you must install a forward - Anchor points are located on the rear parcel shelf facing child restraint in the front pas - WARNING finisher . senger seat , move the passenger seat c Never install a rear - facing child re - If you have any questions when installing a to the rearmost position . straint in the front passenger seat . top strap child restraint on the rear seat , c A child restraint with a top tether strap Supplemental front air bags inflate with consult your NISSAN dealer for details . should not be used in the front passen - great force . A rear - facing child restraint ger seat . could be struck by the supplemental front air bag in a crash and could seri - c The three - point seat belt in your vehicle ously injure or kill your child . is equipped with an automatic locking mode retractor which must be used when installing a child restraint . 1 - 40 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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c Failure to use the retractor � s locking mode will result in the child restraint not being properly secured . The re - straint could tip over or otherwise be unsecured and cause injury to the child in a sudden stop or collision . WRS0379 WRS0159 Front Facing � step 1 Front Facing � step 2 If you must install a child restraint in the front seat , 2 . Route the seat belt tongue through the child follow these steps : restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage . 1 . Position the child restraint on the front pas - senger seat . It should be placed in a Be sure to follow the child restraint manu - front - facing direction only . Move the facturer � s instructions for belt routing . seat to the rearmost position . Adjust the head restraint to its highest position . Always follow the child restraint manufacturer � s in - structions . Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear - facing direc - tion and therefore must not be used in the front seat . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 41 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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WRS0160 WRS0161 WRS0380 Front Facing � step 3 Front Facing � step 4 Front Facing � step 5 4 . Allow the seat belt to retract slightly . Pull up 3 . Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 5 . Before placing the child in the child restraint , on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in fully extended . At this time , the seat belt use force to tilt the child restraint from side the belt . retractor is in the automatic locking mode to side , and tug it forward to make sure that ( child restraint mode ) . It reverts to emer - it is securely held in place . It should not move gency locking mode when the seat belt is more than 1 inch . fully retracted . 6 . Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor . If you cannot pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor , the retractor is in the automatic locking mode . 1 - 42 Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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7 . Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use . If the seat belt is not locked , repeat steps 3 through 6 . After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt is fully retracted , the automatic locking mode ( child restraint mode ) is canceled . Safety � Seats , seat belts and supplemental air bags 1 - 43 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 07 / 03 — tbrooks X
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2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2 Daytime running light system ( Canada only ) . . . . . . 2 - 21 Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3 Instrument brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 22 Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4 Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 22 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5 Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 23 Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5 Cornering light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 23 Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6 Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 23 Compass display ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 24 Zone variation change procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7 Heated seats ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 24 Warning / indicator lights and audible reminders . . . . . . . 2 - 9 Heated steering wheel ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 25 Checking bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9 Traction control system ( TCS ) off switch ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 26 Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9 Vehicle dynamic control ( VDC ) off switch Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 12 ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 26 Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 14 Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 27 Security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 14 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 28 Vehicle security system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 14 Seatback pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 28 Nissan vehicle immobilizer system ( NVIS ) . . . . . . . . 2 - 16 Sunglasses holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 29 Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 17 Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 29 Switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 17 Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 31 Rear window and outside mirror ( if so equipped ) Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 31 defroster switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 18 Rear center console ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 32 Headlight and turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 19 Covered storage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 33 Xenon headlights ( if so equipped ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 19 Cargo nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 33 Headlight control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 20 Z REVIEW COPY : — 2004 Maxima ( max ) Owners Manual ( owners ) — USA English ( nna ) 10 / 20 / 03 — arosenma X