Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light2-13
Automatic
transmission
check warning
light2-13
Automatic
transmission
park warning
light (
model)2-13
or
Brake warning
light2-13
Warning
lightName Page
Charge warning
light2-14
Check suspen-
sion warning
light (if so
equipped)2-14
Door open
warning light2-14
Engine oil pres-
sure low/engine
coolant tem-
perature high
warning light2-14
4WD warning
light (
model)2-15
Low fuel warn-
ing light2-15
Warning
lightName Page
Low tire pres-
sure warning
light2-15
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light2-16
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime2-16
Supplemental
air bag warning
light2-16
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Indicator
lightName Page
Automatic
transmission
position indica-
tor light2-17
Cruise main
switch indicator
light2-17
Cruise set
switch indicator
light2-17
4WD shift indi-
cator light
(
model)2-17
or
Front passenger
air bag status
light2-17
Indicator
lightName Page
High beam in-
dicator light
(Blue)2-17
Malfunction
indicator lamp
(MIL)2-17
Security indica-
tor light (NVIS)2-18
Slip indicator
light2-18
Transfer 4LO
position indica-
tor light
(
model)2-18
Turn
signal/hazard
indicator lights2-19
Indicator
lightName Page
Vehicle dy-
namic control
off indicator
light2-19
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-4
Tachometer....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-5
Fuel gauge....................................2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge.......................2-6
Voltmeter......................................2-7
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge (if so equipped)..........................2-7
Compass and outside temperature display...........2-8
Outside temperature display.....................2-8
Compass display...............................2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders......2-12
Checking bulbs...............................2-12
Warning lights................................2-13
Indicator lights................................2-17
Audible reminders.............................2-19
Security systems.................................2-20
Vehicle security system.........................2-20
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS)........2-21
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-22
Switch operation..............................2-22Rear window wiper and washer switch..............2-23
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch.....2-24
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-25
Headlight control switch........................2-25
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-27
Instrument brightness control...................2-27
Turn signal switch.............................2-28
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-28
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-28
Horn............................................2-29
Heated seat (if so equipped).......................2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-30
Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped)........2-31
Tow mode switch.................................2-31
Power outlet.....................................2-32
Cigarette lighter..................................2-33
Storage.........................................2-34
Instrument panel storage trays..................2-34
Console box..................................2-34
Glove box....................................2-36
Sunglasses holder.............................2-36
Map pockets..................................2-37
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17. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-29)
18. Power outlet (P. 2-32)
19. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-30)
20. Tow mode switch (P. 2-31)
21. Shift selector lever (P. 5-9)
22. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-24)
23. Hazard lights (P. 2-28)
24. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-17)
25. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-16)
26. Rear sonar system off switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-31)
27. Pedal position adjustment switch
(P. 3-17)
28. Back door open/close switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-10)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
1. Warning/indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine oil pressure gauge7. Automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture gauge (if so equipped)
8. Odometer/Twin trip odometer
9. Voltmeter
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cIf the gauge needle does not move with
the proper amount of engine oil, have
the vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer. Continued vehicle operation in
such a condition could cause serious
damage to the engine.
VOLTMETER
When the ignition key is turned to the ON posi-
tion, the voltmeter indicates the battery voltage.
When the engine is running, it indicates the gen-
erator voltage.
While cranking the engine, the volts drop below
the normal range. If the needle is not in the normal
range (11 - 15 volts)
s1while the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging system
is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
TEMPERATURE GAUGE (if so
equipped)
This gauge indicates the temperature of the au-
tomatic transmission fluid. The automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature is in the normal range
s1when the gauge needle points within the zone
shown in the illustration.
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CAUTION
cThis gauge is not designed to indicate
low automatic transmission fluid level.
Use the dipstick to check the fluid level.
(See “5-speed automatic transmission
fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.)
cIf the gauge indicates automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. Have the vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer. Contin-
ued operation of the vehicle may seri-
ously damage the transmission.This unit has the following functions:
cMeasures terrestrial magnetism and indi-
cates heading direction of vehicle
cIndicates outside air temperature
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Push thebutton when the ignition key is in
the ACC or ON position. The outside tempera-
ture will be displayed
s1.
cTo change from °F to °C, push and hold
the
button for about 3 seconds until
the display begins to flash. Press the button
again to toggle between °F and °C. Once
you have selected °F or °C, the display will
continue to flash for about 5 seconds, then
the temperature will display.
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COMPASS AND OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
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orAnti-lock brake warning lightLow fuel warning lightorFront passenger air bag status
light
Automatic transmission check warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission park warning light
(model)Low windshield washer fluid warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeSecurity indicator light (NVIS)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light
Check suspension warning light (if so
equipped)Automatic transmission position indicator lightTransfer 4LO position indicator light
(model)
Door open warning lightCruise main switch indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant tem-
perature high warning lightCruise set switch indicator lightVehicle dynamic control off indicator light
4WD warning light (model)4WD shift indicator light (model)
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and turn the ignition key to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,or,,,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
or,,,,,,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock brake
warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the anti-lock brake system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
Turn off the engine, and start it again by
slowly turning the ignition key (quickly do-
ing so may cause the ABS light to stay on
when there is nothing wrong) . If the light
stays on, have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the anti-
lock function ceases, but the regular braking
system continues to operate.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact a NISSAN dealer for repair.
Automatic transmission check
warning light
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the light
comes on for about 2 seconds. If the light blinks
for approximately 8 seconds, it may indicate the
automatic transmission system is not functioning
properly. Have your NISSAN dealer check and
repair the transmission, if necessary.
Automatic transmission park
warning light (
model)
WARNING
cIf the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P (Park) po-
sition will not function and the transfer
case is in neutral.
cWhen parking, always make sure that
the 4WD shift indicator light illuminates
and the parking brake is set. Failure to
engage the 4WD shift switch in 2WD,
AUTO, 4H or 4LO could result in the
vehicle moving unexpectedly, resulting
in serious personal injury or property
damage.cAll mode 4WD: The warning light may
come on when the ignition switch is ON
and the automatic transmission lever is
shifted to the P position while shifting
the transfer case between 4H and 4LO.
Shift the 4WD shift switch to the 2WD,
AUTO, 4H, or 4LO position again to turn
off the ATP warning light when the
warning light comes on. (Before shift-
ing the 4WD switch into the 4LO posi-
tion or out of 4LO in the 4H position,
move the automatic transmission se-
lector lever into the N position.) Shift
the selector lever into the P position
and make sure that the 4WD shift indi-
cator light is ON and the ATP warning
light is OFF.)
This light indicates that the automatic transmis-
sion parking function is not engaged. If the trans-
fer control is not secured in any drive position
while the automatic transmission selector lever is
in the P (Park) position, the transmission will
disengage and the drive wheels will not lock.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light comes on when the parking brake is applied,
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