Hood
1 Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver’s side instrument panel; the
hood springs up slightly.
2 Lift the lever at the front of the hood with your
fingertips and raise the hood.
3 Remove the support rod from the clamp.
4 Insert the support rod into the hole on the
passenger’s side of the hood. 5
When closing the hood, return the hood rod to its original position. Lower the hood approximately 12 inches (30 cm) above the latch and release it. This allows proper engagement of the hood latch.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Failure
to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
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Starting the vehicle
1. After starting the engine, fully depress the
foot brake pedal before moving the shift
selector out of the P (Park) position.
2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
move the shift selecto ...
Exterior
The Maxima was redesigned for 2009, and I noticed quite a few design elements
that appear to have been pulled from the Infiniti line. From the outside, the
hood looks bowed toward the center and f ...
Exterior
The new front end features redesigned headlights, and the familiar
angled-strut grille has a slightly refined appearance. The exterior gets a
monochromatic appearance with a body-colored grille, b ...