2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 3,5 SE brake fluid

or
Anti-lock brake
warning light
(if so equipped)2-11
Automatic
transmission
check warning
light (if so
equipped)2-12
or
Brake warning
light2-12
Charge warning
light2-12
Door open
warning light2-12
Warning
lightName Page
Engine oil pres-
sure warning
light2-12
or
Low fuel warn-
ing light2-13
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light2-13
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime2-13
Supplemental
air bag warning
light1-49
Trunk lid open
warning light2-13
Indicator
lightName Page
Automatic
transmission
position indica-
tor light (A/T
models)5-4
CRUISE main
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)5-15
Cruise SET
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)5-15
or
Front passenger
air bag status
light2-14
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
0-10Illustrated table of contents
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2005 Altima(l30)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
01/04/05Ðarosenma
X

Anti-lock brake warning light
(if so equipped)Low windshield washer fluid warning lightorFront passenger air bag
status light
Automatic transmission check warning light
(if so equipped)Seat belt warning light and chimeHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
orBrake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Charge warning lightTrunk lid open warning lightSlip indicator light (if so equipped)
Door open warning lightAutomatic transmission position indicator light
(A/T models)Traction control system off indicator light
(if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning lightCRUISE main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
orLow fuel warning lightCruise SET switch indicator light
(if so equipped)
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,,,,
orAnti-lock brake
warning light (if so
equipped)
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
Instruments and controls2-11
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2005 Altima(l30)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
01/04/05Ðarosenma
X

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.2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
brake system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
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.
2-12Instruments and controls
ZREVIEW COPYÐ2005 Altima(l30)
Owners ManualÐUSA_English(nna)
01/04/05Ðarosenma
X

WARNING
cTo avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the en-
gine is hot.
cNever remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escaping
from the radiator.
cAvoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
cKeep coolant out of the reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine.Wait more than 10
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re-
insert it all the way.