2016 Nissan Maxima - Fuel Functions

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Located in the instrument cluster, this gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. When this light is white, the fuel status is normal. It will change to orange when the fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as practical.

You’ll see an arrow next to the fuel pump icon that indicates on which side of your vehicle the fuel-filler door is located.

To open the fuel-filler door, simply exit the vehicle and push the right side of the fuel-filler door to release.
The fuel-filler door automatically unlocks when the driver’s door is unlocked. The fuel-filler door can also be unlocked using one of the following operations.
● Unlock the driver’s door with the key fob.


● Push the power door lock switch to the unlock position.
● Or push the door handle request switch.

To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely and lock the doors.

To remove the cap, turn it counterclockwise. Put the cap in the holder on the fuel-filler door while you are refueling.

After refueling, turn the cap clockwise until a single click is heard, indicating that it is locked in place. Then close the fuel-filler door securely.

Failure to properly tighten the fuel-filler cap may cause the Loose Fuel Cap warning message to appear.

If this occurs:
● Exit the vehicle and reinsert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-filler tube.
● Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise and tighten until a single click is heard.
● Now, press THIS button, on the steering wheel for more than one second to turn the indicator OFF.

Failure to properly tighten the fuel-filler cap after the Loose Fuel Cap warning message is displayed may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to illuminate. If you have taken the appropriate steps and the indicator light does not turn off after a few driving trips, please see your NISSAN dealer for further assistance.

Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations and additional operating information.

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