Nissan Maxima: Headlights
Replacing the xenon headlight bulb (if so equipped)
HIGH VOLTAGE:
When xenon headlights are on, they produce a high voltage. To prevent an electric shock, never attempt to modify or disassemble.
Always have your xenon headlights replaced at a NISSAN dealer. For additional information, see Headlight and turn signal switch in the Instruments and controls section.
Replacing the halogen headlight bulb (if so equipped)
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. Because the headlight assembly must be removed from the vehicle for bulb replacement, see your NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION:
- Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is necessary, contact a NISSAN dealer.
- Do not leave the headlight assembly open without a bulb installed for a long period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc. entering the headlight body may affect bulb performance. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly just before a replacement bulb is installed.
- Only touch the base when handling the bulb. Never touch the glass envelope.
Touching the glass could significantly affect bulb life and/or headlight performance.
- High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may break if the glass envelope is scratched or the bulb is dropped.
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If large drops of water collect inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN Intelligent Key
Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as follows:
1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
2. Insert a small screwdriver (A) into the slit (B)- of the corner and twist
it to sep ...
Exterior and interior lights
* Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts
information.
1. Headlight assembly.
2. Map light.
3. Rear personal lights.
4. Fog light (if so equippe ...
See also:
Cleaning the exterior lighting
•► Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior
lights with a wet sponge and a mild cleaning
agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or
cleaning cloths.
Only use cleaning agents or cleaning
...
Cruise SET indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the cruise function switch (SET- or RES+)
is ON.
The cruise SET indicator light in the instrument cluster is illuminated when
the cruise control switch (SET ...
Defrosting or defogging the windshield
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position.
2. Press the “” button.
3. Turn the temperature control dial all the way ...
