Safety
The Maxima is equipped with six airbags, including seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the first row and side curtain airbags for both rows. It received the highest overall score of Good in front and side-impact crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, but was rated Acceptable for roof strength and Marginal for rear-impact whiplash protection.
The Maxima also earned five-star ratings from the federal government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in front, side and rollover tests using 2010 testing guidelines. The government has since revised its testing to take into account more variables during crashes, but the Maxima hasn't been put through these new tests yet. You can read about the new testing system here.
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Sun visors
Sun visors
To block out glare from the front, swing down the
sun visor 1 .
To block glare from the side, disconnect the sun
visor from the center mount and swing it to the
side 2 . ...
Snow tires
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select
tires equivalent in size and load rating to the
original equipment tires. If you do not, it can
adversely affect the safety and handling of your
...
Head restraints
Head restraints supplement the other
vehicle safety systems. They may provide
additional protection against injury
in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the
head restraints properly, as spe ...