Safety
The Maxima failed to impress me when it came to its Latch connectors and child-safety-seat fit. The backseat has bolsters that interfered with the fit of my sons' booster seats. The result? The booster seats sat slightly crooked. Sounds safe, doesn't it? The Latch connecters were difficult to access, so it looks like some kid-friendly renovations are in order in the Maxima.
The Maxima has all the standard safety features we look for, including side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags for both rows of seats, antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system.
I also like that the emergency trunk release handle is easily visible in the trunk. It made me feel secure knowing it's in there in case I ever find myself stuck in the trunk for whatever reason. I should really watch less "Law and Order."
FAMILY LIFESTAGE
In Diapers: There's plenty of room for a rear-facing infant-safety seat.
In School: My sons' booster seats didn't fit well in the backseat because of the bolsters.
Teens: This is a distinctive-looking sedan that any teen would happily drive.
See also:
Remote keyless entry system (models without NISSAN Intelligent Key™) (if so
equipped)
● Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufacturer
for the possible influences befo ...
Freeing a frozen door lock
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer
through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole, or use the remote keyless entry keyfob (i ...
Control panel buttons - color screen without Navigation System (if so
equipped)
1. STATUS button.
2. INFO button.
3. NISSAN controller.
4. OFF brightness control
button.
5. BRIGHT + (brightness control) button.
6. BRIGHT (brightness control) button.
7. BACK (previous) ...