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.
See also:
California perchlorate advisory
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries,
may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
Material - special handling may
apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
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Satellite radio reception (if so equipped)
When the satellite radio is used for the first time
or the battery has been replaced, the satellite
radio may not work properly. This is not a malfunction.
Wait more than 10 minutes with satellit ...
Shoulder belt height adjustment
(Sedan, front seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted
to the position best for you. See “Precautions
on seat belt usage” earlier in this section. To
adjust, pull out the adjustment button 1 and
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