NISSAN 2012 Maxima - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 9)

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startinG/stoPPinG thE EnGinE
Depress the brake pedal.
Press the ignition switch start/stoP button to
start the engine.
nOTe: it is important to make sure the niSSAn intelligent
key
® is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
TuRninG THe enGine Off
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position and apply the parking brake.
Press the ignition switch start/stoP button to turn the engine off.
eMeRGencY enGine SHuT Off
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving, perform one of the following procedures:
Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3 consecutive times, or
Push and hold the push-button ignition switch for more than 2 seconds.
for more information, refer to the “starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
hEaDliGht Control sWitCh
HeAdLiGHT cOnTROL
Turn the headlight control switch to the
position 01
to turn on the front parking, tail, license
plate and instrument panel lights. Turn the switch to
the position
02
to turn on the headlights.
AuTOLiGHT SYSTeM
The autolight system will automatically turn the headlights on when it is dark and off when it
is light. The system will keep the headlights on for a period of time after you turn the ignition
off and all doors are closed.
To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to the auto position
03
then turn the ignition switch to on. To deactivate the autolight system, turn the headlight
control switch to the off, 01
or position
02
.
HiGH BeAM SeLecT
Push the headlight control switch forward 04
to
select the high beam function. The blue indicator
light
illuminates in the instrument panel. Pull
the headlight switch back to the original position
to select the low beam. The blue indicator light
goes off.
Pull and release the headlight control switch 05
to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
01
03
02
04
05