stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. Stop the
engine and check the brake fluid level. If the brake fluid
level is at the minimum mark, add brake fluid as
necessary. (See “Brake and clutch fluid” (P.8-12).)
CHECKING BULBS
Brake warning light
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake, fasten
the seat belts and place the ignition switch in the “ON”
position without starting the engine. If equipped, the
WARNING:
If the brake fluid level is sufficient, have the brake
system checked by a NISSAN dealer promptly.
following lights will illuminate:
,
,
,
,
.
If the brake fluid level is below the minimum
mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not
drive the vehicle until the brake system has
been checked by a NISSAN dealer.
,
,
.
If equipped, the following lights will illuminate briefly
and then turn off: ,
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indi-
cator:
,
,
,
,
,
,
.
.
.
Even if you judge it to be safe, have your
vehicle towed because driving it could be
dangerous.
When the parking brake is released and the brake fluid
level is sufficient, if both the brake warning light and the
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illumi-
nate, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the brake system checked, and if
necessary repaired, by a NISSAN dealer promptly.
(See “Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
(P.2-12).)
If any lights fail to illuminate, it may indicate a burned-
out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system.
Have the system checked, and if necessary repaired,
by a NISSAN dealer promptly.
Depressing the brake pedal without the
engine running and/or with
a
low brake
fluid level could increase the stopping dis-
tance and require greater pedal travel dis-
tance and effort.
WARNING LIGHTS
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light
The brake warning light indicates the parking brake
system operation, a low brake fluid level of the brake
system and an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
malfunction.
Charge warning light
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illumi-
nates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
charge warning light illuminates. After starting the
engine, the charge warning light turns off. This
indicates the charging system is operational.
Parking brake warning indicator:
When the ignition switch is placed in the “ON”
position, the brake warning light illuminates. When
the engine is started and the parking brake is released,
the brake warning light turns off.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine is
running, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer promptly.
If the charge warning light illuminates while the engine
is running, or while driving, it may indicate the charging
system is not functioning properly and may need
servicing.
If the parking brake is not fully released, the brake
warning light remains on. Be sure that the brake
warning light has turned off before driving. (See
“Parking brake” (P.3-20).)
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock function is
turned off. The brake system then operates normally,
but without anti-lock assistance. (See “Brake system”
(P.5-24).)
When the charge warning light illuminates while
driving, stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Stop the engine and check the alternator belt. If the
alternator belt is loose, broken or missing, the charging
system needs repair. (See “Drive belt” (P.8-10).)
Low brake fluid warning indicator:
If the brake warning light illuminates while the engine is
running, or while driving, and the parking brake is
released, it may indicate the brake fluid level is low.
If the alternator belt appears to be functioning correctly
but the charge warning light remains illuminated, have
the charging system checked by a NISSAN dealer
promptly.
When the brake warning light illuminates while driving,
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