2004 NISSAN FRONTIER brake light

1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P. 2-20)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-18)
4. Power outlet (P. 2-24)
5. Heater and air conditioner (P. 4-2)
6. Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch light
(if so equipped) (P. 1-16)
7. Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 1-16)
8. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-7)
9. Glove box (P. 2-28)
10. Audio system (P. 4-10)
11. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-22)
12. Automatic/manual selector lever
(P. 5-10)
13. Transfer case shift lever (if so equipped)
(P. 5-22)
14. Parking brake release lever (P. 5-18)
15. Cruise control main/set switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-19)
16. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-7, P. 2-23)
17. Steering wheel switch for audio controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-28)
18. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-24)
19. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-21)
20. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-23)
See the page number indicated in paren-
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light2-10
Automatic
transmission oil
temperature
warning light
(
model)2-10
Automatic
transmission
park warning
light
(
model)2-10
or
Brake warning
light2-10
Warning
lightName Page
Charge warning
light2-11
Door open
warning light2-11
Engine oil pres-
sure warning
light2-11
Low fuel warn-
ing light2-11
Low tire pres-
sure warning
light (if so
equipped)2-11
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light
(if so equipped)2-12
Warning
lightName Page
Passenger
supplemental
air bag OFF
indicator light
(except Crew
Cab models)2-12
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime2-13
Supplemental
air bag warning
light2-13
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P. 2-20)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-18)
4. Power outlet (P. 2-24)
5. Heater and air conditioner (P. 4-2)
6. Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch light
(if so equipped) (P. 1-16)
7. Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 1-16)
8. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-7)
9. Glove box (P. 2-28)
10. Audio system (P. 4-10)
11. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-22)
12. Automatic/manual selector lever (P. 5-10)
13. Transfer case shift lever (if so equipped)
(P. 5-22)
14. Parking brake release lever (P. 5-18)
15. Cruise control main/set switch (if so
equipped) (P. 5-19)
16. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-7, P. 2-23)
17. Steering wheel switch for audio controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-28)
18. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-24)
19. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-21)
20. Cargo lamp switch (P. 2-23)
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orAnti-lock brake warning lightLow tire pressure warning light (if so equipped)4-wheel drive indicator light (if so equipped)
Automatic transmission oil temperature warn-
ing light (model)Low windshield washer fluid warning light (if so
equipped)High beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission park warning light
(model)Passenger supplemental air bag OFF indicator
light (except Crew Cab models)Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeOverdrive off indicator light (automatic trans-
mission only)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light (if so equipped)
Door open warning lightCRUISE main switch indicator light (if so
equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightCruise SET switch indicator light (if so
equipped)Vehicle dynamic control off indicator light (if so
equipped)
Low fuel warning light
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,,,
If the driver’s seat belt is fastened before the
ignition key is turned to the ON position,
the
light will not come on.
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.
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 oil
temperature warning light
(
model)
This light comes on when the automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature is too high. If the light comes
on while driving, reduce the vehicle speed as
soon as safely possible until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the A/T
oil temperature warning light is on may
damage the automatic transmission.
Automatic transmission park
warning light (
model)
This light indicates that the automatic transmis-
sion parking function is not engaged. If the trans-
fer control shift lever is not secured in any drive
position while the automatic transmission selec-
tor lever is in the P (Park) position, the vehicle
may move unexpectedly.
Shift the transfer control shift lever into the 2H,
4H, or 4L position when the warning light comes
on.
cWhen parking, always make sure that the
transfer control shift lever is in 2H, 4H, or 4L
and the parking brake is set.
cIf the ATP light is ON, this indicates that the
automatic transmission P (Park) position will
not function and the transfer control shift
lever is in the N (Neutral) position.
cFailure to engage the transfer shift control
lever in 2H, 4H or 4L could result in the
vehicle moving unexpectedly, resulting in se-
rious personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
If the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P (Park) posi-
tion will not function and the transfer con-
trol shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
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,
and also 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 “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual.
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2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
brake system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
cYour brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it
to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driv-
ing it could be dangerous.
cPressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
cIf the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not func-
tioning properly. Turn the engine off and check
the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken,
missing, or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN
dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the generator
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 in the ON
position.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or comes on during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediatelyand 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 “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause se-
rious damage to the engine almost imme-
diately. Such damage is not covered by
warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it
is safe to do so.
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E
(Empty) .There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge needle
reaches E (Empty) .
Low tire pressure warning
light (if so equipped)
This light warns of low tire pressure.
NISSAN’s low tire pressure warning system is a
tire pressure monitoring system. It monitors tire
pressure of all tires except the spare. When the
tire pressure monitoring system warning light is
lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. You should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure as indicated on the vehicle’s tire infor-
mation placard. Driving on a significantly under-
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WARNING
cWhen parking always make sure the
transfer control lever is in the 2H, 4H or
4L position and the parking brake is
applied.
cFailure to engage the transfer control
lever in 2H, 4H or 4L could result in the
vehicle moving unexpectedly, which
could cause serious personal injury or
property damage.
High beam indicator light
(Blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL)
If this indicator lamp comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.
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 surethe fuel filler cap is installed and closed tightly,
and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons of fuel
in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
lamp should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
Operation
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on in
one of two ways:
cMalfunction indicator lamp on steady — An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. 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 thelamp 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.
cMalfunction 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:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h) .– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– 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 hav-
ing the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.
Overdrive off indicator light
(automatic transmission mod-
els only)
This light comes on when the overdrive function
is OFF.
The automatic transmission overdrive function is
controlled by the overdrive switch.
See “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
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Slip indicator light (if so
equipped)
This indicator light will blink when the traction
control system is limiting wheel spin. Slippery
road conditions may exist if the slip indicator
blinks on. If this happens, adjust your driving
accordingly.
The slip indicator light also comes on when you
turn the ignition key to the ON position. The light
will turn off after about 2 seconds if the system is
operational. If the light does not come on or go
off, have the traction control system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
The system operates in all transmission shift lever
positions, but the system can upshift the trans-
mission only as high as the indicated shift lever
position.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal
switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned
on.
Vehicle dynamic control off
indicator light (if so equipped)
This indicator light comes on when the vehicle
dynamic control off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates the vehicle dynamic control system is
not operating.
Push the vehicle dynamic control off switch again
or restart the engine and the system will operate
normally. See “Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
system” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
The vehicle dynamic control light also comes on
when you turn the ignition key to the ON position.
The light will turn off after about 2 seconds if the
system is operational. If the light stays on or
comes on along with the SLIP indicator light
while you are driving, have the vehicle dynamic
control system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
While the vehicle dynamic control system is op-
erating, you might feel slight vibration or hear the
system working when starting the vehicle or ac-
celerating, but this is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a brake pad requires replacement, it
makes 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.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove
the key and take it with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch in the OFF position, a
chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if
the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before leav-
ing the vehicle.
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