Nissan Maxima: Outside mirrors - Pre-driving checks and adjustments - Nissan Maxima Owners ManualNissan Maxima: Outside mirrors

The outside mirror remote control will operate only when the ignition switch

The outside mirror remote control will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.

Move the small switch (1) to select the right or left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the large switch (2).

WARNING:

- Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear. Be careful when moving to the right. Using only this mirror could cause an accident. Use the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects.

- Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident.

Automatic anti-glare outside mirrors (if so equipped)

The drivers outside mirror will automatically dim during nighttime conditions to reduce the glare from the headlights of trailing vehicles. The automatic anti-glare feature operates only when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.

The automatic anti-glare feature will be on when starting the vehicle. The indicator light on the automatic anti-glare rearview mirror will illuminate when the automatic anti-glare feature is on.

To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press:

- the without compass (Type B). button on rearview mirror without compass (Type B).

- the compass (Type C).button on rearview mirror with compass (Type C).

The indicator light will turn off.

To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again, press:

- the without compass (Type B). button on rearview mirror without compass (Type B).

- the with compass (Type C).button on rearview mirror equipped with compass (Type C).

The indicator light will turn on.

For information on the automatic anti-glare rearview mirror, see Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror in this section.

Reverse tilt-down feature (if so equipped)

The reverse tilt-down feature will turn both outside mirror surfaces downward to provide better rear visibility close to the vehicle when the small switch is in either the L or R position.

NOTE:

If the outside mirror control switch is in the neutral position, neither mirror will turn downward when the shift selector is moved to R (Reverse).

Move the shift selector to R (Reverse). Both mirrors will turn downward.

The mirror surfaces will return to their original position when any of the following have occurred:

- The shift selector is moved to any position other than R (Reverse).

- The outside mirror control switch is set to the neutral or center position.

- The ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.

Heated mirrors (if so equipped)

The electric control type outside mirrors (if so equipped) can be heated to defrost, defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. Push the rear window defogger switch to activate the heating function. Push the switch again to deactivate, or the heating function will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

mirrors Foldable outside mirrors

Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it.

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