2003 Nissan Maxima Support Question
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Question posted by saelitz on September 6th, 2014
Why Is 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 Sluggish To Start Up
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Owner's Manual - Page 22
...-tensioner seat belt activates, smoke is to prevent accidental activation of electrical equipment should be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer. Installation of the pre-tensioner seat belt or damage to the ON or START position. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal injury. The system should also be inspected by an authorized...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
...repair. If the light comes on while you are driving, contact your NISSAN dealer. After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the light...
CHECKING BULBS
Apply the parking brake and turn off : , or , , , If any light fails to ON without starting the engine. The light will come on while the engine is operational.
trical system. The following lights come on: , ...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
... using the key or keyfob. ¼ Opening the hood.
If the engine fails to start , NISSAN recommends placing the registered Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key on a separate key ring to start using the following alarm: ¼ The headlights blink and the horn sounds intermittently. ¼ The alarm automatically turns off . If this 30 second...
Owner's Manual - Page 61
...washer is in the ON position. Pull the lever toward you have when visiting your NISSAN dealer for service. The windshield wiper and washer operates when the ignition key is ... Push the lever up to operate the wiper. The wipers will not start, see your NISSAN dealer for Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System service as soon as possible. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY...
Owner's Manual - Page 64
... the daytime running lights are not aimed correctly, immediately take your vehicle to an authorized NISSAN dealer and have your xenon headlights replaced at a traffic signal). The headlight will turn ... Turn the switch to burning out, the brightness will drastically decrease, the light will start blinking, or the color of you and cause a serious accident. XENON HEADLIGHTS
WARNING
HIGH...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
... immediately with a pin or similar object. This may become overheated. ¼ Do not place anything on and off and have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer.
The heater is selected. Instruments and controls
¼ For no one is using the seat. ¼ Do not put anything hard or heavy on...
Owner's Manual - Page 99
Instruments and controls" section. have the vehicle inspected by an authorized NISSAN dealer. ¼ For additional information, see the "Malfunction indicator lamp (...driving.
Failure to tighten the fuel filler cap properly may cause the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) to start your vehicle and cause an accident.
3-14
Pre-driving checks and adjustments The lamp should turn off after...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
...collision and rollover...5-3 Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...5-4 Ignition switch...5-4 Automatic transmission ...5-4 Manual transmission ...5-5 Key positions ...5-6 Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System ...5-6 Before starting the engine...5-7 Starting the engine ...5-7 Driving the vehicle...5-8 Automatic transmission ...5-8 Manual transmission ...5-11 Parking brake ...5-12 Cruise control ...5-13...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
...188; Do not use leaded gasoline. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems" section. Starting and driving
THREE WAY CATALYST
The three way catalyst is an emission control device installed in.... Malfunctions in loss of your seat belt. Have the vehicle inspected promptly by an authorized NISSAN dealer. ¼ Avoid driving with any vehicle, a loss of fuel could cause the engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
...).
Although the local laws vary on what is considered to be turned to the P (Park) position. When the key cannot be moved toward the
5-4
Starting and driving NISSAN is not returned to safe driving. You must not drive under the influence of alcohol. If the selector lever is committed to P (Park) position...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... injury.
ON (Normal operating position) (3) This position turns on a separate key ring to avoid interference from the registered Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key.
If the engine fails to start , NISSAN recommends placing the registered Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key on the ignition system and the electrical accessories. KEY POSITIONS
The switch includes an anti...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... low or discharged, the select lever may not be moved out of P (Park), have your NISSAN dealer check the automatic transmission system as soon as excessive wheel spinning and subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe
5-10
Starting and driving Accelerator downshift - In D position -
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Shift lock release
If the battery charge is...
Owner's Manual - Page 146
... into the R position.
¼ Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to the ON position. Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th up to 6th gear in sequence...shifting fully depress the clutch pedal, shift into R (Reverse). CAUTION
¼ Do not rest your NISSAN dealer check the transmission and repair if necessary. This may be activated. system may cause a loss ...
Owner's Manual - Page 148
... the driver. ¼ If the SET indicator light blinks, turn the main switch off and have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer. ¼ The SET indicator light may cause
Starting and driving
5-13 engine damage. They could cause a loss of the parking brake. To properly set . CRUISE CONTROL
4.
Failure to do...
Owner's Manual - Page 154
... it switches the antilock brake system OFF and turns on normal surfaces, even with the TCS
Starting and driving
WARNING
The anti-lock brake system is a sophisticated device, but without the traction .... ¼ When replacing tires, install the specified size of you start the engine and move the vehicle at your NISSAN dealer for tire placard location. As long as wet asphalt roads, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 155
...do-it into the key hole.
See "Engine cooling system" in the "8. TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. If you operate your NISSAN dealer for changing engine coolant. Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be... checked regularly. In the winter when it -yourself" section
5-20
Starting and driving Shifting the gear selector to assure proper winter protection.
Owner's Manual - Page 156
... make sure they are of proper size for slippery spots (glare ice). Other types may be started sooner than on dry pavement. ¼ Allow greater following items be placed under your vehicle. ... Whatever the condition, drive with care. Keep snow clear of ice is available through your NISSAN dealer. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so equipped)
An engine block heater to the chain manufacturer...
Owner's Manual - Page 158
6 In case of emergency
Flat tire ...Changing a flat tire ...Jump starting...Push starting ...
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If your vehicle overheats ...6-9 Towing your vehicle ...6-10 Towing recommended by NISSAN ...6-10 Vehicle recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) ...6-11
Owner's Manual - Page 243
... Meters and gauges ...2-3 Mirror Outside mirror control...3-15 Outside mirrors...3-16 N Net, Cargo net ...2-28 New vehicle break-in ...5-15 Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System ...2-15 Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System, Engine start ...5-6 O Odometer ...2-4 Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ...9-2 Changing engine oil ...8-11 Changing engine oil filter ...8-12 Checking engine oil level...
Owner's Manual - Page 244
... mirror defogger switch...2-17 Traction control system cancel switch ...2-24 Turn signal switch ...2-21 T Tachometer ...2-4 Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature gauge ...2-5 Theft (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine start...2-15 Three way catalyst...5-3 Tilting steering wheel ...3-14
Tire Flat tire ...6-2 Uniform tire quality grading ...9-19 Tires Spare tire...8-37 Tire chains...
