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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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