2009 Nissan Maxima Specifications

[1] This option is available on 3.5 SV with Sport Package.

[2] This option is available on 3.5 SV and requires Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System.

[3] This option is available on 3.5 SV or 3.5 SV with Premium Package.

[4] Required XM radio and XM NavTraffic monthly subscriptions sold separately after three-month trial period. Installation costs and other fees and taxes may apply, including a one-time activation fee. XM NavTraffic only available in select markets. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. The XM name and XM NavTraffic are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2008 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

[5] The optional RearView Monitor is a convenience, but not a substitute for proper backing procedures. Always turn and check that it is safe to do so before backing up. The RearView Monitor may not detect every object behind you.

[6] This option is available on 3.5 SV.

[7] Driving is serious business and requires your full attention. Do not operate any devices connected to the auxiliary audio input jack while driving.

[8] Always give your full attention to driving. Avoid operating your iPod in such a way that you can be distracted during vehicle operation.

[9] VDC cannot prevent accidents due to abrupt steering, carelessness, or dangerous driving techniques. Always drive safely.

Nissan North America, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without prior notice, in prices, colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models, and to discontinue models or equipment. Specifications, options and accessories may differ in Hawaii, U.S. territories and other countries. For additional information on availability, options or accessories, contact your Nissan dealer.

® The Bluetooth word mark and logo are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nissan is under license.
® HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Technology Company.
® iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. iPod not included.
® Bose is a registered trademark of The Bose Corporation.
® CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

Nissan Specifications

Specifications - Nissan

MECHANICAL

3.5 S

3.5 SV

Engine

VQ35DE – 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine
290 hp @ 6,400 rpm
261 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm

Emissions – Tier 2, Bin-5 (LEV2-ULEV in CA)

Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) on intake valves

Electronic Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) on exhaust valves

Variable induction system

Nissan Direct Ignition System with iridium-tipped spark plugs

Electronic drive-by-wire

Drivetrain

Front engine/front-wheel drive

Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) with DS mode and manual mode

Paddle shifters

Brakes

12.60" x 1.10" front and 12.13" x 0.63" rear vented discs

4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist

Suspension and Steering

Front: Independent strut-type

Rear: Independent multi-link

Front (25.4 mm) and rear (21.0 mm) stabilizer bars

Sport-tuned suspension – retuned struts/shocks, stiffer springs and larger front stabilizer bar (26.5 mm)

Vehicle speed-sensitive power steering

Chassis Bracing

Front strut tower reinforcement

Trunk chassis reinforcement

LEGEND
SP	Part of Sport or Premium Packages
SR	Part of Sport Package

EXTERIOR

3.5 S

3.5 SV

Wheels and Tires

18" x 8.0" aluminum-alloy wheels

19" x 8.0" aluminum-alloy wheels

P245/45VR18 V-rated all-season tires

P245/40VR19 V-rated all-season tires

P245/40WR19 W-rated summer tires

[1]

Styling/Functionality

High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights

[2] SP

Automatic on/off headlights

Fog lights

LED taillights

Rear spoiler

[3] SR

Dual mufflers with chrome-tipped finishers

Manual folding outside mirrors

Dual power outside mirrors

Dual power outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators

Heated outside mirrors

CSP

Tilt-down in reverse outside mirrors

Auto-dimming driver-side outside mirror

Dual panel moonroof with power retractable sunshades

Power sliding moonroof

Aluminum hood

UV-reducing solar glass

LEGEND
SR	Part of Sport Package
SP	Part of Sport or Premium Packages
CSP	Part of Cold, Sport or Premium Packages
P	Part of Premium Package

INTERIOR

3.5 S

3.5 SV

Convenience

Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with 7.0" color touch-screen monitor and voice recognition

XM NavTraffic® [4]

Multi-functional trip computer

Information Center with 7.0" color monitor

RearView Monitor [5]

Daytime illumination gauges

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System

[6] SP

Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) with in-cabin microfilter and rear vents

Rear-seat air conditioning controls

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

Cruise control with illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls

Auto-dimming inside mirror

Digital compass (deleted when equipped with Nissan Navigation System)

Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Ignition

Remote windows down and trunk release via Nissan Intelligent Key™

Driver's key-operated front windows up/down

Power door locks with auto-locking feature

Power windows with front windows one-touch auto-up/down

Rear door windows one-touch auto-up/down

Tilt/telescoping steering column

Power-tilt/telescoping steering column

Variable intermittent speed-sensitive windshield wipers

Front map lights and rear reading lights

Mood lighting

Premium mood lighting

Dual sun visors with extenders and dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

Rear-window power sunshade

Two 12-volt DC power outlets

Retained accessory power and battery saver

Overhead sunglasses storage (N/A with Premium Package)

Cellular phone compartment

Dual-level center console with coin holders

iPod® storage net inside center console

Driver and front-passenger seatback pockets

Dual front cup holders and dual front bottle holders

Rear seat fold-down armrest with dual cup holders

Side cargo nets

Cargo net

Seating and Appointments

8-way power driver’s seat with manual lumbar support

8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support

4-way power front-passenger’s seat

Memory system – driver’s seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors (two memory settings; remote control-activated)

Driver’s seat entry/exit system

Driver’s seat thigh support extension

Rear bucket seats (3-passenger capacity)

Heated front seats (two settings)

CSP

Climate-controlled driver’s seat (heated and cooled)

Heated steering wheel

CSP

60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacks with lock

Rear-seat trunk pass-through (replaces 60/40 split fold-down)

Cloth seat trim

Leather-appointed seats

Premium leather-appointed seats

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Parallel-seamed leather-wrapped steering wheel

Leather-wrapped shift knob

Piano-dot trim

Metallic-link trim

Eucalyptus wood-tone trim

Aluminum door sill plate inserts

LEGEND
T	Part of Technology Package
P	Part of Premium Package
PT	Part of Premium or Technology Packages
SP	Part of Sport or Premium Packages
CSP	Part of Cold, Sport or Premium Packages
SR	Part of Sport Package

AUDIO

3.5 S

3.5 SV

AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer audio system

Digital Bose® audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer

9.3 GB Music Box™ hard drive and CompactFlash® for playing MP3/WMA files

MP3/WMA CD playback capability

Radio Data System (RDS) and speed-sensitive volume control

Eight speakers

Nine speakers, including two woofers and center channel

Illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio controls

Rear-seat audio controls

Auxiliary audio input jack [7]

Auxiliary audio/video input jacks (replaces auxiliary audio input jack located on head unit) [7]

Interface System for iPod® [8]

XM® Satellite Radio – includes activation and 3 months of service [4]

SPT

LEGEND
T	Part of Technology Package
P	Part of Premium Package
PT	Part of Premium or Technology Packages
SPT	Part of Sport, Premium or Technology Packages

SAFETY

3.5S

3.5SV

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant-classification sensors

Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) [9]

Traction Control System (TCS)

3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt system (ELR for driver)

Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters

Front-seat Active Head Restraints

LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)

Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones

Energy-absorbing steering column

High-strength steel side-door guard beams

Hood-buckling creases

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

SECURITY

	3.5 S	3.5 SV
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
Vehicle security system

CURB WEIGHTS

	3.5 S	3.5 SV
Total (lbs.)	3,556	3,579

FUEL ECONOMY

2009 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates	3.5 S	3.5 SV
City	19	19
Highway	26	26
Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.

CAPACITIES

Interior passenger volume (cu. ft.)	96.2
Cargo volume (cu. ft.)	14.2
Fuel tank (gals.)	20.0
Engine oil (qts.)	4.5

DIMENSIONS

Exterior
Wheelbase (inches)	109.3
Overall length (inches)	190.6
Overall width (inches)	73.2
Overall height (inches)	57.8
Track width (front/rear) – (inches)	62.4/62.4
Turning circle diameter (feet)	37.4
Interior (inches)
Head room (front/rear)	38.5/36.4
Head room (front/rear) (with dual panel moonroof)	38.8/36.4
Leg room (front/rear)	43.8/34.6
Hip room (front/rear)	53.4/53.9
Shoulder room (front/rear)	56.3/55.1

Nissan Specifications

Legend

Every Nissan is backed by a 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage. (For complete information, see your Nissan dealer and read the actual limited warranty.) For extra protection, you can also add Security+Plus®, the only extended service agreement approved by Nissan.