Break-in schedule
CAUTION
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine performance.
● Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
● Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
● Avoid quick starts.
● Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
● Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.
See also:
Opening and closing windows (if so
equipped)
The driver’s door key operation allows you to
open and close windows equipped with automatic
operation at the same time.
● To open the windows, turn the driver’s door
key toward the rear ...
Push starting
CAUTION:
- CVT models cannot be push-started or
tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
- Do not push start this vehicle. The
three-way catalyst may be damaged. ...
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 ...