Get Instruments and controls -> WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS Guide for Nissan X Trail SUV First Generation (2000-2006)

Anti-lock brake warning light Seat belt warning light High beam indicator light (Blue)

Brake warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)

Charge warning light Cruise main switch indicator light Overdrive off indicator light (A/T models)

Door open warning light Cruise set indicator light Slip indicator light (if so equipped)

Engine oil pressure warning light

4WD mode indicator light (AUTO) (4WD

models)

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

4WD warning light (4WD models)

4WD mode indicator light (LOCK) (4WD

models)

Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off indica-

tor light (if so equipped)

Low washer fluid warning light

Front fog light indicator light (if so

equipped)

CHECKING BULBS

With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,

fasten the seat belts and turn the ignition switch

to ON without starting the engine. The following

lights will come on:

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The following lights come on briefly and then go

off:

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If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a

burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-

trical system. Have the system repaired

promptly.

WARNING LIGHTS

Anti-lock brake warning light

After turning the ignition key to the ON position,

the light will illuminate and then turn off. This

indicates the anti-lock brake system (ABS) is

operational.

If the light comes on while the engine is running,

it may indicate that the anti-lock brake system is

not functioning properly. Have the system

checked by your NISSAN dealer.

If an abnormality occurs in the system, the

anti-lock function will cease but the ordinary

brakes will continue to operate normally. See

“Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” in the “5. Start-

ing and driving” section for further details.

If the light comes on while you are driving,

contact your NISSAN dealer for repair.

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

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Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parking brake

and the foot brake systems.

Parking brake indicator :

When the ignition key is in the ON position, the

light comes on when the parking brake is ap-

plied.

Low brake fluid warning light :

The light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the

light comes on while the engine is running with

the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle

and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as

necessary. See “Brake and clutch fluid” in the

“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.

WARNING

쐌 Your brake system may not be work-

ing properly if the warning light is on.

Driving could be dangerous. If you

judge it to be safe, drive carefully to

the nearest service station for re-

pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle

towed because driving it could be

dangerous.

쐌 Pressing the brake pedal with the

engine stopped and/or low brake

fluid level may increase your stop-

ping distance and braking will re-

quire greater pedal effort as well as

greater pedal travel.

쐌 If the brake fluid level is below the

MIN mark on the brake fluid reser-

voir, do not drive until the brake sys-

tem has been checked at a NISSAN

dealer.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the

warning system checked by a NISSAN

dealer. Avoid high speed driving and abrupt

braking.

Charge warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is running,

it may indicate that the charging system is not

functioning properly. Turn the engine off and

check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,

broken, missing or if the light remains on, see

your NISSAN dealer immediately.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the belt is

loose, broken or missing.

Door open warning light

This light comes on when any of the doors are

not closed securely while the ignition key is ON.

Engine oil pressure warning

light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the

light blinks or comes on during normal driving,

pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine

immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other

authorized repair shop.

The engine oil pressure warning light is not

designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the

dipstick to check the oil level. See “Engine

oil” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”

section.

CAUTION

Running the engine with the oil pres-

sure warning light on could cause seri-

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ous damage to the engine almost imme-

diately. Turn off the engine as soon as it

is safe to do so.

4WD warning light (4WD

models)

The 4WD warning light comes on when the key

switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the

engine is started.

If the 4WD system malfunctions or the revolu-

tion, or radius of the front and the rear wheel

differs, the warning light will either remain illumi-

nated or blink. See “Using four wheel drive

(4WD)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.

CAUTION

쐌 If the warning light comes on while

driving, 4WD mode will change to

2WD mode. Reduce the vehicle speed

and have your vehicle checked by a

NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

쐌 Do not drive on dry hard surface

roads in the LOCK mode.

쐌 If the 4WD warning light blinks when

you are driving:

• blinks rapidly (about twice a sec-

ond):

Pull off the road in a safe area, and

idle the engine. The driving mode

will change to 2WD to prevent the

4WD system from malfunctioning.

If the warning light turns off, you

can drive again.

• blinks slowly (about once every 2

seconds):

Pull off the road in a safe area, and

idle the engine. Check that all tire

sizes are the same, tire pressure is

correct and tires are not worn.

If the warning light is still on after the

above operation, have your vehicle

checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as

possible.

Low washer fluid warning light

This light comes on when the washer tank fluid is

at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary.

See “Window washer fluid” in the “8. Mainte-

nance and do-it-yourself” section.

Seat belt warning light and

chime

The light and chime remind you to fasten seat

belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition

key is turned to ON, and will remain illuminated

until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the

same time, the chime will sound for about 6

seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely

fastened.

See “Seat belts” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat

belt and supplemental restraint system” section

for precautions on seat belt usage.

Supplemental air bag warning

light

After turning the ignition key to the ON position,

the supplemental air bag warning light will illu-

minate. The supplemental air bag warning light

will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is

operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the

supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air

bag and curtain side-impact air bag systems,

and pre-tensioner seat belt needs servicing and

your vehicle must be taken to your nearest

NISSAN dealer.

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쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light re-

mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

쐌 The supplemental air bag warning light does

not come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental

Restraint System and/or the pre-tensioner seat

belt may not function properly. For additional

information, see “Supplemental restraint system”

in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belt and supple-

mental restraint system” section.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning

light is on, it could mean that the

supplemental front air bag, supplemen-

tal side air bag and/or pre-tensioner

seat belt will not operate in an accident.

To help avoid injury to yourself or oth-

ers, have your vehicle checked by a

NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Cruise main switch indicator

light

The light comes on when the cruise control main

switch is pushed. The light goes out when the

main switch is pushed again. When the cruise

main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise

control system is operational.

Cruise set indicator light

The light comes on while the vehicle speed is

controlled by the cruise control system. If the

light blinks while the engine is running, it may

indicate the cruise control system is not func-

tioning properly. Have the system checked by

your NISSAN dealer.

4WD mode indicator light

(AUTO) (4WD models)

This light comes on when the ignition switch is

turned to ON, and turns off within 1 second.

While the engine is running, this light will illumi-

nate when selecting AUTO mode. See “Using

four wheel drive (4WD)” in the “5. Starting and

driving” section.

4WD mode indicator light

(LOCK) (4WD models)

This light comes on when the ignition switch is

turned to ON, and turns off within 1 second.

When selecting LOCK mode while the engine is

running, this light will illuminate simultaneously

with the 4WD mode indicator light (AUTO)

illuminating. See “Using four wheel drive (4WD)”

in the “5. Starting and driving” section.

Front fog light indicator light (if

so equipped)

The light comes on when the front fog light

switch is turned on.

High beam indicator light

(Blue)

This light comes on when the headlight high

beam is on and goes out when the low beam is

selected.

Malfunction indicator lamp

(MIL)

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on

steady or blinks while the engine is running, it

may indicate a potential emission control mal-

function.

The malfunction indicator lamp may also come

on steady if the fuel filler cap is loose or missing,

or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make

sure the fuel filler cap is installed and closed

tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 14 liters

(3 US gallons, 2.5 Imp gallons) of fuel in the fuel

tank.

After a few driving trips, the

lamp should

turn off if no other potential emission control

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system malfunction exists.

If this indicator lamp comes on steady for 20

seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when

the engine is not running, it indicates that the

vehicle is not ready for an emission control

system inspection/maintenance test. See

“Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)

test” in the “9. Technical and consumer informa-

tion” section of this manual.

Operation

The malfunction indicator lamp will come on in

one of two ways:

쐌 Malfunction indicator lamp on steady — An

emission control system malfunction has

been detected. Turn the ignition key to OFF

and check the fuel filler cap. If the fuel filler

cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the

cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The

lamp should turn off after a few driving

trips. If the

lamp does not turn off after

a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected

by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have

your vehicle towed to the dealer.

쐌 Malfunction indicator lamp blinking — An

engine misfire has been detected which may

damage the emission control system. To re-

duce or avoid emission control system dam-

age:

a) Do not drive at speeds above 72 km/h (45

MPH).

b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.

c) Avoid steep uphill grades.

d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo

being hauled or towed.

The malfunction indicator lamp may stop

blinking and come on steady.

Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN

dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle

towed to the dealer.

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation without

having the emission control system

checked and repaired as necessary

could lead to poor driveability, reduced

fuel economy, and possible damage to

the emission control system.

Overdrive off indicator light

(A/T models)

This light comes on when the overdrive function

is OFF.

The automatic transmission overdrive function is

controlled by the overdrive switch.

If the vehicle is driven under extreme con-

ditions, such as excessive wheel spinning

and subsequent hard braking, the Fail-safe

system may be activated. This will occur

even if all electrical circuits are functioning

properly. In this case, turn the ignition key

OFF and wait for 3 seconds. Then turn the

key back to the ON position. The vehicle

should return to its normal operating con-

dition. If it does not return to its normal

operating condition have your NISSAN

dealer check the transmission and repair if

necessary.

Slip indicator light (if so

equipped)

This indicator will blink when the VDC system or

the traction control system is operating, thus

alerting the driver to the fact that the road

surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its

traction limits.

You may feel or hear the system working, but this

is normal.

The light will blink on for a few seconds after the

VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.

The slip indicator light also comes on when you

turn the ignition key to ON. The light will turn off

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after about 1 second if the system is operational.

If the light does not come on or go off, have the

traction control system checked by your

NISSAN dealer.

Turn signal/hazard indicator

lights

The light flashes when the turn signal switch

lever or hazard switch is turned on.

Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)

off indicator light (if so

equipped)

After turning the ignition key to the ON position,

the light will illuminate and then turn off. This

indicates the vehicle dynamic control (VDC)

system is operational.

The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic

control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This

indicates the vehicle dynamic control system

and traction control system are not operating.

When the vehicle dynamic control off indicator

light and slip indicator light come on with the

vehicle dynamic control system turned on, this

light alerts the driver to the fact that the vehicle

dynamic control system’s fail-safe mode is op-

erating, that is the system may not be functioning

properly. Have the system checked by your

NISSAN dealer. If an abnormality occurs in the

system, the vehicle dynamic control system

function will be canceled but the vehicle is still

driveable. For additional information, see “Ve-

hicle dynamic control (VDC) system” in the “5.

Starting and driving” section of this manual.

AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Key reminder chime

The chime will sound if the driver’s side door is

opened while the key is left in the ignition switch

(ignition switch is turned to OFF or ACC).

Remove the key and take it with you when

leaving the vehicle.

Light reminder chime

The chime will sound when the driver’s door is

opened with the headlight switch on unless the

ignition key is in the ON position.

Make sure to turn the light switch off when you

leave the vehicle.

Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-

ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it

will make a high pitched scraping sound when

the vehicle is in motion whether or not the brake

pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as

soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.

Your vehicle has two types of security systems,

as follows:

쐌 Vehicle Security System

쐌 Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System

The security condition will be shown by the

security indicator light.

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM

The vehicle security system provides visual and

audible alarm signals if someone opens the

doors when the system is armed. It is not,

however, a motion detection type system that

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