NISSAN 2009 Maxima - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 20)

Ⅲ When canceling the manual shift mode, return the shift selector to the D (Drive) mode
position. The transmission returns to the normal automatic driving mode.
TEMPORARY MANUAL SHIFT MODE
With the shift selector in the D (Drive) mode and if the shift paddle is moved + (up) or -
(down), the Xtronic CVT will temporarily switch to the M (Manual) mode. If the shift paddles
are not used after 5 - 10 seconds, the transmission will return to the D (Drive) mode.
Ⅲ To cancel the M (Manual) mode and return to the D (Drive) mode, press and hold either
shift paddle or 3 - 5 seconds.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses various sensors to
monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain driving situations,
the system will control braking and engine output to help keep the vehicle
on its steered path. VDC may need to be temporarily shut off if you are
trying to free a vehicle stuck in snow or mud.
Ⅲ Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch to deactivate
the VDC system. The light will illuminate in the instrument panel
gauge area.
Ⅲ Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch again to activate the VDC system.
The light in the instrument panel gauge area will turn off.
Ⅲ The VDC system is active while the vehicle is running, until the switch is pressed to turn
it off.
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
This vehicle is equipped with the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System.
Under some conditions, depending on the type of occupant or object
detected in the front passenger seat by the occupant classification
sensor, the front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn
OFF. When the front passenger air bag is OFF, the front passenger
air bag status light will illuminate*. For example:
Ⅲ When the system detects that the front passenger’s seat is occupied by a small adult,
child or child restraint as outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the will illuminate to
indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
Ⅲ When the front passenger’s seat is occupied and the passenger meets the conditions
outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the will not illuminate to indicate that the front
passenger air bag is operational.
*When the system detects that the front passenger’s seat is unoccupied, the
passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though the front passenger
air bag is OFF.
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