Nissan Maxima (2018 year). Manual

WARNING

∙ Failure to follow the warnings and in-

structions for the proper use of the
Intelligent Around View Monitor sys-
tem could result in serious injury or
death.

∙ The Intelligent Around View Monitor is

a convenience feature and is not a
substitute for proper vehicle opera-
tion because it has areas where ob-
jects cannot be viewed. The four cor-
ners of the vehicle in particular, are
areas where objects do not always
appear in the bird’s-eye, front, or rear
views. Always check your surround-
ings to be sure that it is safe to move
before operating the vehicle. Always
operate the vehicle slowly.

∙ The driver is always responsible for

safety

during

parking

and

other

maneuvers.

CAUTION

Do not scratch the camera lens when
cleaning dirt or snow from the front of
the camera.

The Intelligent Around View Monitor sys-
tem is designed as an aid to the driver in
situations such as slot parking or parallel
parking.

The monitor displays various views of the
position of the vehicle in a split screen for-
mat. Not all views are available at all times.

Available views:

∙ Front View

An approximately 150–degree view of
the front of the vehicle.

∙ Rear View

An approximately 150–degree view of
the rear of the vehicle.

∙ Bird’s-Eye View

The surrounding views of the vehicle
from above.

∙ Front-Side View

The view around and ahead of the front
passenger’s side wheel.

To display the multiple views, the Intelligent
Around View Monitor system uses cam-
eras located in the front grille, on the vehi-
cle’s outside mirrors and one just above
the vehicle’s license plate

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INTELLIGENT AROUND VIEW
MONITOR SYSTEM OPERATION

With the ignition switch in the ON position,
move the shift lever to the R (Reverse) po-
sition or press the CAMERA button to oper-
ate the Intelligent Around View Monitor.

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When the camera is first activated with the
bird’s-eye view in the display, a red icon (if so
equipped) will flash on the screen. This in-
dicates that the sonar system (if so
equipped) is activated. For additional infor-
mation on the front and rear sonar system
(if so equipped), refer to “Front and rear so-
nar system” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.

The screen displayed on the Intelligent
Around View Monitor will automatically re-
turn to the previous screen 3 minutes after
the CAMERA button has been pressed with
the shift lever in a position other than the R
(Reverse) position.

Available views

WARNING

∙ The distance guide lines and the ve-

hicle width lines should be used as a
reference only when the vehicle is on a
paved, level surface. The apparent
distance viewed on the monitor may
be different than the actual distance
between the vehicle and displayed
objects.

∙ Use the displayed lines and the bird’s-

eye view as a reference. The lines and
the bird’s-eye view are greatly af-
fected by the number of occupants,
cargo, fuel level, vehicle position, road
condition and road grade.

∙ If the tires are replaced with different

sized tires, the predicted course lines
and the bird’s-eye view may be dis-
played incorrectly.

∙ When driving the vehicle up a hill, ob-

jects viewed in the monitor are fur-
ther than they appear. When driving
the vehicle down a hill, objects viewed
in the monitor are closer than they
appear.

∙ Objects in the rear view will appear

visually opposite compared to when
viewed in the monitor and outside
mirrors.

∙ Use the mirrors or actually look to

properly judge distances to other
objects.

∙ On a snow-covered or slippery road,

there may be a difference between
the predicted course lines and the ac-
tual course line.

∙ The

vehicle

width

and

predicted

course lines are wider than the actual
width and course.

∙ The

displayed

lines

will

appear

slightly off to the right, because the
rearview camera is not installed in the
rear center of the vehicle.

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Front and rear view

Guiding lines that indicate the approximate
vehicle width and distance to objects with
reference to the vehicle body line

䊊

are

displayed on the monitor.

Distance guide lines

Indicate distances from the vehicle body:

∙ Red line

䊊

: approximately 1.5 ft (0.5 m)

∙ Yellow line

䊊

: approximately 3 ft (1 m)

∙ Green line

䊊

: approximately 7 ft (2 m)

∙ Green line

䊊

: approximately 10 ft (3 m)

Vehicle width guide lines

䊊

Indicate the approximate vehicle width
when backing up.

Predicted course lines

䊊

Indicate the predicted course when oper-
ating the vehicle. The predicted course
lines will be displayed on the monitor when
the steering wheel is turned. The predicted
course lines will move depending on how
much the steering wheel is turned and will
not be displayed while the steering wheel is
in the straight-ahead position.

The front view will not be displayed when
the vehicle speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h).

NOTE:

When the monitor displays the front
view and the steering wheel turns about
90 degrees or less from the straight-
ahead position, both the right and left
predicted course lines

䊊

are displayed.

When the steering wheel turns about 90
degrees or more, a line is displayed only
on the opposite side of the turn.

Front view

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Bird’s-eye view

The bird’s-eye view shows the overhead
view of the vehicle, which helps confirm the
vehicle position and the predicted course
to a parking space.

The vehicle icon

䊊

shows the position of

the vehicle. Note that the apparent dis-
tance between objects viewed in the bird’s-
eye view may differ somewhat from the
actual distance to the vehicle.

The areas that the cameras cannot cover

䊊

are indicated in black.

The non-viewable area

䊊

is highlighted in

yellow for several seconds after the bird’s-
eye view is displayed. It will be shown only
the first time after the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.

WARNING

∙ Objects in the bird’s-eye view will ap-

pear further than the actual distance.

∙ Tall objects, such as a curb or vehicle,

may be misaligned or not displayed at
the seam of the views.

∙ Objects that are above the camera

cannot be displayed.

∙ The view of the bird’s-eye view may be

misaligned when the camera position
alters.

∙ A line on the ground may be mis-

aligned and is not seen as being
straight at the seam of the views. The
misalignment will increase as the line
proceeds away from the vehicle.

Front-side view

Guiding lines

Guiding lines that indicate the approximate
width and the front end of the vehicle are
displayed on the monitor.

The front-of-vehicle line

䊊

shows the front

part of the vehicle.

The side-of-vehicle line

䊊

shows the ap-

proximate vehicle width including the out-
side mirrors.

The extensions

䊊

of both the front

䊊

and

side

䊊

lines are shown with a green dotted

line.

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTED
AND ACTUAL DISTANCES

The displayed guidelines and their loca-
tions on the ground are for approximate
reference only. Objects on uphill or downhill
surfaces or projecting objects will be actu-
ally located at distances different from
those displayed in the monitor relative to
the guidelines (refer to illustrations). When
in doubt, turn around and view the objects
as you are backing up, or park and exit the
vehicle to view the positioning of objects
behind the vehicle.

Backing up on a steep uphill

When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the
distance guide lines and the vehicle width
guide lines are shown closer than the actual
distance. Note that any object on the hill is
further than it appears on the monitor.

Backing up on a steep downhill

When backing up the vehicle down a hill, the
distance guide lines and the vehicle width
guide lines are shown farther than the actual
distance. Note that any object on the hill is
closer than it appears on the monitor.

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Backing up near a projecting
object

The predicted course lines

䊊

do not touch

the object in the display. However, the ve-
hicle may hit the object if it projects over
the actual backing up course.

Backing up behind a projecting
object

The position

䊊

is shown farther than the

position

䊊

in the display. However, the po-

sition

䊊

is actually at the same distance as

the position

䊊

. The vehicle may hit the

object when backing up to the position

䊊

if the object projects over the actual back-
ing up course.

HOW TO PARK WITH PREDICTED
COURSE LINES

WARNING

∙ If the tires are replaced with different

sized tires, the predicted course lines
may be displayed incorrectly.

∙ On a snow-covered or slippery road,

there may be a difference between
the predicted course line and the ac-
tual course line.

∙ If the battery is disconnected or be-

comes

discharged,

the

predicted

course lines may be displayed incor-
rectly. If this occurs, please perform
the following procedures:

– Turn the steering wheel from lock

to lock while the engine is running.

– Drive the vehicle on a straight road

for more than 5 minutes.

∙ When the steering wheel is turned

with the ignition switch in the ACC po-
sition, the predicted course lines may
be displayed incorrectly.

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1. Visually check that the parking space is

safe before parking your vehicle.

2. The rear view of the vehicle is displayed

on the screen

䊊

when the shift lever is

moved to the R (Reverse) position.

3. Slowly back up the vehicle adjusting

the steering wheel so that the pre-
dicted course lines

䊊

enter the park-

ing space

䊊

4. Maneuver the steering wheel to make

the vehicle width guide lines

䊊

parallel

to the parking space

䊊

while referring

to the predicted course lines.

5. When the vehicle is parked in the space

completely, move the shift lever to the
P (Park) position and apply the parking
brake.

HOW TO SWITCH THE DISPLAY

With the ignition switch in the ON position,
press the CAMERA button or move the shift
lever to the R (Reverse) position to operate
the Intelligent Around View Monitor.

The Intelligent Around View Monitor dis-
plays different split screen views depend-
ing on the position of the shift lever. Press
the CAMERA button to switch between the
available views.

If the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position,
the available views are:

∙ Rear view/bird’s-eye view split screen

∙ Rear view/front-side view split screen

If the shift lever is in the P (Park) position, the
available views are:

∙ Front view/bird’s-eye view split screen

∙ Front view/front-side view split screen

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If the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position,
the only available view is front view/front-
side view split screen.

The display will switch from the Intelligent
Around View Monitor screen when:

∙ The shift lever is in the D (Drive) position

and the vehicle speed increases above
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)

∙ A different screen is selected.

ADJUSTING THE SCREEN

1. Touch the touch-screen display with

the Intelligent Around View Monitor on.

2. Touch the “Brightness,” “Contrast,” “Tint,”

“Color,” or “Black Level” key.

3. Adjust the item by touching the + or —

key on the touch-screen display.

NOTE:

Do not adjust any of the display settings
of the Intelligent Around View Monitor
while the vehicle is moving. Make sure
the parking brake is firmly applied.

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INTELLIGENT AROUND VIEW
MONITOR SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations
for Intelligent Around View Monitor.
Failure to operate the vehicle in accor-
dance with these system limitations
could result in serious injury or death.

∙ Do not use the Intelligent Around View

Monitor with the outside mirrors in
the stored position, and make sure
that the trunk is securely closed when
operating the vehicle using the Intelli-
gent Around View Monitor.

∙ The apparent distance between ob-

jects viewed on the Intelligent Around
View Monitor differs from the actual
distance.

∙ The cameras are installed on the front

grille, the outside mirrors and above
the rear license plate. Do not put any-
thing on the vehicle that covers the
cameras.

∙ When washing the vehicle with high

pressure water, be sure not to spray it
around the cameras. Otherwise, wa-
ter may enter the camera unit causing
water condensation on the lens, a
malfunction, fire or an electric shock.

∙ Do not strike the cameras. They are

precision instruments. Doing so could
cause a malfunction or cause damage
resulting in a fire or an electric shock.

There are some areas where the system
will not show objects and the system does
not warn of moving objects. When in the
front or rear view display, an object below
the bumper or on the ground may not be
viewed

䊊

. When in the bird’s-eye view, a tall

object near the seam

䊊

of the camera

viewing areas will not appear in the moni-
tor.

The following are operating limitations and
do not represent a system malfunction:

∙ There may be a delay when switching

between views.

∙ When the temperature is extremely

high or low, the screen may not display
objects clearly.

∙ When strong light directly shines on the

camera, objects may not be displayed
clearly.

∙ The screen may flicker under fluores-

cent light.

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∙ The colors of objects on the Intelligent

Around View Monitor may differ some-
what from the actual color of objects.

∙ Objects on the Intelligent Around View

Monitor may not be clear and the color
of the object may differ in a dark envi-
ronment.

∙ There may be differences in sharpness

between each camera view of the
bird’s-eye view.

∙ Do not use wax on the camera lens.

Wipe off any wax with a clean cloth that
has been dampened with a diluted mild
cleaning agent, then wipe with a dry
cloth.

System temporarily unavailable

When the “!” icon is displayed on the screen,
there are abnormal conditions in the Intel-
ligent Around View Monitor. This will not
hinder normal driving operation but the
system should be inspected. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

When the “[X]” icon is displayed on the
screen, the camera image may be receiv-
ing temporary electronic disturbances
from surrounding devices. This will not hin-
der normal driving operation but the sys-
tem should be inspected if it occurs fre-
quently. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

∙ Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner

to clean the camera. This will cause
discoloration.

∙ Do not damage the cameras as the

monitor screen may be adversely
affected.

If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on any of
the cameras

䊊

, the Intelligent Around View

Monitor may not display objects clearly.
Clean the camera by wiping with a cloth
dampened with a diluted mild cleaning
agent and then wiping with a dry cloth.

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WARNING

∙ Failure to follow the warnings and in-

structions for proper use of the Mov-
ing Object Detection system could re-
sult in serious injury or death.

∙ The MOD system is not a substitute

for proper vehicle operation and is not
designed to prevent contact with ob-
jects surrounding the vehicle. When
maneuvering, always use the outside
mirrors and rearview mirror and turn
and check the surroundings to ensure
it is safe to maneuver.

∙ The system is deactivated at speeds

above 6 mph (10 km/h). It is reacti-
vated at lower speeds.

∙ The MOD system is not designed to

detect

surrounding

stationary

objects.

The MOD system can inform the driver of
moving objects near the vehicle when
backing out of garages, maneuvering in
parking lots and in other such instances.

The MOD system detects moving objects
by using image processing technology on
the image shown in the display.

MOD SYSTEM OPERATION

The MOD system will turn on automatically
under the following conditions:

∙ When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)

position.

∙ When vehicle speed decreases below

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) and the
camera screen is displayed.

The MOD system operates in the following
conditions when the camera view is dis-
played:

∙ When the shift lever is in the P (Park) or N

(Neutral) position and the vehicle is
stopped, the MOD system detects mov-
ing objects in the bird’s-eye view. The
MOD system will not operate if the out-
side mirrors are moving in or out, in the
stowed position, or if either front door is
opened.

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∙ When the shift lever is in the D (Drive)

position and the vehicle speed is below
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h), the
MOD system detects moving objects in
the front view.

∙ When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)

position and the vehicle speed is below
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h), the
MOD system detects moving objects in
the rear view. The MOD system will not
operate if the trunk is open.

The MOD system does not detect moving
objects in the front-side view. The MOD
icon is not displayed on the screen when in
this view.

When the MOD system detects moving ob-
jects near the vehicle, a chime will be heard
and a yellow frame will be displayed on the
view where the objects are detected. While
the MOD system continues to detect mov-
ing objects, the yellow frame continues to
be displayed.

NOTE:

While the RCTA chime (if so equipped) is
beeping, the MOD system does not
chime

In the bird’s-eye view, the yellow frame

䊊

displayed on each camera image (front,
rear, right, left) depending on where mov-
ing objects are detected.

The yellow frame

䊊

is displayed on each

view in the front view and rear view modes.

A blue MOD icon

䊊

is displayed in the view

where the MOD system is operative. A gray
MOD icon is displayed in the view where the
MOD system is not operative.

If the MOD system is turned off, the MOD
icon

䊊

is not displayed.

TURNING MOD ON AND OFF

To turn the MOD system on or off, press and
hold the CAMERA button for more than
2 seconds.

Rear and bird’s-eye views

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MOD SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations
for MOD. Failure to operate the vehicle
in accordance with these system limita-
tions could result in serious injury or
death.

∙ Do not use the MOD system when

towing a trailer. The system may not
function properly.

∙ Excessive noise (for example, audio

system volume or open vehicle win-
dow) will interfere with the chime
sound, and it may not be heard.

∙ The MOD system performance will be

limited according to environmental
conditions and surrounding objects
such as:

– When there is low contrast be-

tween background and the moving
objects.

– When there is a blinking source of

light.

– When strong light such as another

vehicle’s headlight or sunlight is
present.

– When camera orientation is not in

its usual position, such as when a
mirror is folded.

– When there is dirt, water drops or

snow on the camera lens.

– When the position of the moving

objects

the

display

not

changed.

∙ The MOD system might detect flowing

water droplets on the camera lens,
white smoke from the muffler, mov-
ing shadows, etc.

∙ The MOD system may not function

properly depending on the speed, di-
rection, distance or shape of the mov-
ing objects.

∙ If your vehicle sustains damage to the

parts where the camera is installed,
leaving it misaligned or bent, the
sensing zone may be altered and the
MOD system may not detect objects
properly.

∙ When the temperature is extremely

high or low, the screen may not dis-
play objects clearly. This is not a
malfunction.

NOTE:

The blue MOD icon will change to orange
if one of the following has occurred:

∙ When the system is malfunctioning.

∙ When the component temperature

reaches a high level (icon will blink).

∙ When the Rear View camera has de-

tected a blockage (icon will blink).

If the icon light continues to illuminate
orange, have the MOD system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

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