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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light2-9
Automatic
transmission
check warning
light (if so
equipped)2-10
or
Brake warning
light2-10
Charge warning
light2-10
Door open
warning light2-10
Warning
lightName Page
Engine oil pres-
sure light2-10
Low fuel warn-
ing light2-11
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light2-11
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime2-11
Supplemental
air bag warning
light2-11
Trunk lid open
warning light2-11
Indicator
lightName Page
Automatic
transmission
position indica-
tor light (A/T
models)2-12
CRUISE main
switch indicator
light2-12
Cruise SET
switch indicator
light2-12
High beam in-
dicator light
(blue)2-12
Malfunction
indicator lamp
(MIL)2-12
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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orAnti-lock brake warning lightLow windshield washer fluid warning lightHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission check warning light (if
so equipped)Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
orBrake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light (if so equipped)
Charge warning lightTrunk lid open warning lightTraction control system off indicator light (if so
equipped)
Door open warning lightAutomatic transmission position indicator light
(A/T models only)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightCRUISE main switch indicator lightVehicle dynamic control off indicator light (if so
equipped)
Low fuel warning lightCruise SET switch indicator 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 equipped, 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 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.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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INDICATOR LIGHTS
Automatic transmission posi-
tion indicator light (A/T models
only)
When the ignition key is turned to the ON posi-
tion, the indicator in the speedometer shows the
automatic transmission selector lever position.
See “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
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 switch 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 functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
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 sure
the 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.
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