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2006 NISSAN MAXIMA
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Mechanical

Engine
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Name
 
VQ35
Cam Design
DOHC
Orientation
Transverse
Cylinders / configuration
 
V6
Block / head composition
Aluminum / aluminum
Displacement (liters)
3.5L
Displacement (cubic inches)
 
214.0
Horsepower
265 @ 5,800 rpm
Torque (lb-ft)
 
255 @ 4,400 rpm
 
Bore & stroke (mm)
 
95.5 x 81.4
Compression ratio (:1)
 
10.3
Spark plugs
Double platinum
Maximum engine speed
 
6,600 rpm
Induction system
Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Valvetrain
4 valves per cylinder; with CVTCS
Engine mounts (4 mounts per vehicle)
A/T
 
M/T
2 electronically controlled, 1 liquid filled, 1 rubber
2 liquid filled, 2 rubber
Recommended fuel
Premium unleaded
Emissions system
Closed loop alpha control, ECCS
 
Emission certification level
 
50 states (ULEV/LEV2)
Exhaust Type
  Configuration
High capacity muffler
Dual mufflers with dual tailpipes
 
Electrical
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Ignition system
Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS)
Starter
 
1,4KW reduction
Alternator
 
110 Amps
Battery
12V-55Ah (5HR)
 
Transmission and Drive System
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Drive configuration
Front engine / front-wheel drive
Transmission type  6-speed manual
  5-speed auto w/ manual mode & gated shifter
 
O
-
S
S
Transmission type 
Automatic
Electronic
Traction Control System (TCS) (A/T & M/T)
S
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with TCS (A/T only)
O
Gear ratio
  1st
  2nd
  3rd
  4th
  5th
  6th
  Reverse

6 M/T
3.153
1.944
1.392

1.055

0.809
0.630

3.002

5 A/T
4.657
3.032
1.982

1.341

1.018

-

5.144
Final drive ratio
4.133
2.440
 
Brakes
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Front   Type
  Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)  
Vented disc
12.60'' x 1.10''
Rear    Type
  Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
Solid disc
11.50'' x 0.35''
Brake Assist (BA)
S
Brake control
Power-assisted
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
S
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
  Number of wheels
  Number of channels
  Number of sensors
S
4
4
4
Parking brake
 
Hand operated on center console
 
Steering
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Type

Power rack-and-pinion

Power assisted

Engine-speed-sensitive
Overall ratio (:1)
16.2
Turns (lock-to-lock)
  17-inch tires / 18-inch tires
2.6/2.6
Turning diameter (ft.)
  17-inch tires / 18-inch tires
40/40
 
Suspension
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Front  
  Stabilizer bar
Independent strut w/ coil springs
22.2 mm diameter
Rear  
  Stabilizer Bar
Multi-link independent suspension
26.5 mm diameter
Suspension tuning Performance
  Luxury
S
-
-
S
 
Body / Chassis
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Type
Unibody
Materials (primary)
Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel
 

Exterior

 
Wheels & Tires
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Wheels
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Aluminum-alloy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
S
  Aluminum-alloy (7-spoke) 7JJ x 17
 
 
 
-
S
  Aluminum-alloy (6-spoke) 7.5JJ x 18
S
-
Tires
 
 
 
 
 
All-season
  All-season - P225/55R17 H-rated
 
-
 
 
 
S
  All-season - P245/45R18 V-rated
S
-
Spare tire  
  Temporary T145/80R(D)17 (alloy)
  Full-size 17-inch or 18-inch
  Location
 
S
O
Trunk
 
Lights
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Headlights  
  Type Halogen
S
-
  Xenon high/low beam
O
S
  Xenon delete
O
O
  Operation
Auto on/off
  Cornering lamps
S
  Fog lights
S
  Center high mount stop light rear parcel shelf
S
 

Interior

 
Seating
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Capacity
5 passenger standard, 4 passenger option
Materials
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  Velour cloth w/ square emboss pattern
  Leather appointments
 
 
 
 
S
-
O
S
Front seats
Bucket
  Heated
 
 
 
 
O
S
  8-way power driver seat
S
  Manual lumbar
S
  Power lumbar
O
Passenger seat  
  4-way manual
  4-way powerl
 
 
 
S
O
 
-
S
Head restraint/ headrest
Active
Memory system
O
Auto entry/ exit
O (A/T only)
Seat back pockets
Dual
S
Rear seats    
  3-passenger
60/40 split fold-down
  2-passenger  
  Head restraint/headrest
Dual
 
S
O
Height adjustable
 
Audio
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Head unit and speakers
 
  AM/FM/cassette/CD w/ 8 speakers
 
 
 
 
 
 
S
-
  320-watt Bose? audio system with AM/FM/cassette/CD6 w/ 8 speakers
 
 
 
 
 
 
O
S
Speed sensitive volume control
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
O
S
Radio Data System (RDS)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
O
S
Satellite radio pre-wiring
O
S
Compass
In mirror
O
S
Navigation system  
 
DVD-based with 7-inch color display
O
Audio antenna w/ diversity
In glass
S
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Instrumentation
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Meters/Gauges    
  Speedometer
Analog
  Tachometer
Analog
  Coolant temperature
Analog
  Fuel level
Analog
  Trip odometer
Dual
  Oil temperature  
  Digital clock
Digital
  Outside Temperature  
S
 
Interior Trim
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Roof trim
Molded tricot
Wood-tone accents
 
 
 
 
 
 
-
S
Metallic-tone accents
 
 
 
 
 
 
S
-
Door trim
Style
 
Upper insert suede cloth
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fully molded
S
Door armrests
Front and rear with grip
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
S
Door pockets
Front
 
S
Sun visor with illuminated vanity mirror & extender
Driver
 
Passenger
 
S
S
Shift knob
Leather-wrapped
S
 
Convenience Features
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD)
S
Power windows
 
S
Power door locks
 
 
S
Remote keyless entry system
S
Remote release  
 
Trunk (electric)
 
Fuel filler door (electric)
 
S
S
Cup holders in armrest with lid
S
Front cup holders
 
 
S
HomeLink? Universal Transceiver (UGDO)
S
Trip computer 6.3-inch segment display
S
Rear sunshade with dual (front and rear) power control
O
Driver/ passenger window one-touch auto up/down (w/ anti-pinch)
S
Center console with armrest with dual storage boxes with phone storage
S
Rear armrest
with lid and cup holders
S
Rear center console with cup holders, 12V outlet and storage
O
Glove box
lockable
S
Inside rear view mirror
Auto-dimming
Sunglass holder box
S
 

Safety and Security

 
Passenger Restraint Systems
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Air bags (SRS)
  Driver (dual-stage with seat belt sensors)
  Passenger (dual-stage with seat belt sensors)
  Front-seat side-impact
  Side-impact curtain front and rear outboard passengers
 
 
S
S
S
S
 
 
 
 
Active head restraints (front)
 
 
 
S
Front seat belts with pretensioners and load-limiters and adjustable anchors
S
Rear center lap/shoulder seat belt
S
Child seat upper tether anchor
S
Power window lockout button
S
LATCH system
S
Child safety rear door locks
S
Emergency Inside Trunk Release
S
 
Passive Safety
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Energy-absorbing steering column
 
 
 
 
 
S
Zone Body with front and rear crushable zones, occupant zone
Hood buckling creases and safety stops
Body side reinforcements
Shift interlock system
 
Security
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Tamper proof door lock key cylinder
S
 
 
Steering wheel locks when key is removed
Vehicle Security System
Immobilizer
 

Dimensions

 
Exterior (inches)
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Wheelbase
111.2
Overall length
193.5
Overall width
71.7
Overall height
58.3
Tread width    
  Front
17-inch
   
18-inch
  Rear
17-inch
   
18-inch
 
61.4
61.0
61.6
61.2
Minimum ground clearance 18-inch
5.5
Coefficient of drag (Cd)  
 
With spoiler (SE only)
 
Without spoiler
 
0.28
0.30
Step-in height  
  Front
  Rear
 
14.9
15.1
Angle of approach (degrees)
17.1
Angle of departure (degrees)
19.4
 
Interior (inches)
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Head room
without sunroof
40.1

37.3
Leg room
43.9

36.5
Hip room
5-passenger
 
53.5

54.8
Shoulder room
 
 
57.9
56.5
Cargo dimensions
(L x W x H)
 
43.3 x 63.3 x 20.7
 
Capacities
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Fuel tank (gallons)
 
20.0
Engine oil (quarts)
 
4.4
Engine coolant (quarts)
 
8.8
Maximum towing capacity (pounds)
Trailer
 
Tongue
 
1,000
100
 
Weights
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Curb (pounds)
 
  Front 6M/T
  Front 5A/T
  Rear 6M/T
  Rear 5A/T
  Total 6M/T
  Total
 
 
2,084
2,123
1,364
1,362
3,447
3,485l
 
-
2,127
-
1,366
-
3,493
Weight distribution % Front/rear
 
61/39
GVWR (pounds)
 
4,546
 
Volume (cubic feet)
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Passenger compartment
103.6
Cargo (w/o full-size spare / w/full size spare)
15.5 / 13.7
Total (w/o full-size spare / w/full size spare)
119.1 / 117.3
 

EPA Fuel Economy(Actual mileage may vary)

3.5SE
 
3.5SL
City (MT/AT)
20/20
20 (A/T only)
Highway (MT/AT)
29/28
28 (A/T only)
Classification
Mid-size
 
Options
3.5SE
 
3.5SL
Premium Audio Package: 320 watt Bose? audio w/ AM/FM/cassette/CD6, 8 speakers, RDS, and speed sensitive volume control
 
S
  
Sensory Package: includes Premium Audio Package contents as well as leather-appointed seats, 4-way power passenger seat, heated front seats, heated mirrors and compass in rearview mirror
S
  
SE Driver Preferred Package: includes Sensory Package contents as well as rear spoiler, xenon headlights, driver memory system: memory steering wheel, o/s mirror and drivers seat positioning, power tilt/telescopic steering wheel, electric folding, auto dimming o/s mirrors, driver seat power lumbar support, power entry/exit seat and heated steering wheel
S
  
SL Driver Preferred Package: includes Sensory Package contents as well as driver memory system: memory steering wheel, o/s mirror and drivers seat positioning, power tilt/telescopic steering wheel, electric folding auto-dimming o/s mirrors, driver seat power lumbar support, power entry/exit seat and heated steering wheel  
S
Elite Package: includes Journey Package as well as 2-passenger rear seating, rear center console, auto up/down rear windows, rear power sunshade w/ front and rear controls, heated rear seats and rear 12V power point
S
S
Power Glass Sunroof: replaces SkyView?
S
S
Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control and full-size spare w/ alloy wheel
S
S
Navigation System: DVD navigation system + 7? color center display, stand alone option available with Sensory Package and above
S
S
Xenon HID DELETE: Available on all Xenon equipped vehicles
 
S
S

 

  

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