Nissan Maxima: Headlight control switch
Lighting
Type A
Type B
(1) When turning the switch to the
position, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come
on.
(2)- When turning the switch to the
position, the headlights come on and
all the other lights remain on.
CAUTION:
Use the headlights with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically. The autolight system can:
- Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights automatically when it is dark.
- Turn off all the lights when it is light.
- Keep all the lights on for 45 seconds after you place the ignition switch in the OFF position and all doors are closed.
To turn on the autolight system:
1. Place the headlight switch in the AUTO position (1).
2. Place ignition in the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position and a door is opened and left open, the headlights remain ON for 5 minutes. If another door is opened during the 5 minutes, then the 5 minute timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to the OFF,
position.
Be sure you do not put anything on top of the autolight sensor located on the top side of the instrument panel. The autolight sensor controls the autolight; if it is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as if it is dark out and the headlights will illuminate. If this occurs while parked with the engine off and the ignition switch placed in the ON position, your vehicles battery could become discharged.
Headlight beam select
(1) To select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights
come on and the 
light illuminates.
(2)- Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
(3)- Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the headlight high beams on and off.
Battery saver system If the ignition switch is placed in the
position while the headlight switch
is in the 
or
position, the headlights will turn
off after 5 minutes.
CAUTION:
Even though the battery saver feature automatically turns off the headlights after a period of time, you should turn the headlight switch to the OFF position when the engine is not running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
Xenon headlights (if so equipped)
WARNING:
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
replac ...
Daytime running light system (Canada only)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a reduced intensity when the engine
is started with the parking brake released. The daytime running lights operate with
the headlight switch in the OFF p ...
See also:
Outside mirrors
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 th ...
Vehicle information display
The vehicle information
display
The vehicle information display (1) is located on the bottom of the speedometer.
It displays such items as:
- cruise control system information.
- Intell ...
Before Getting In
l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside lights are clean.
- Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires.
- Look under the vehicle for any sign of fluid leaks.
- If you plan to ba ...
