2008 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID lights

0 Illustrated table of contents
Airbags, seat belts and child restraints...............0-2
Exterior front......................................0-3
Exterior rear.......................................0-4
Passenger compartment...........................0-5Instrument panel...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations................0-7
Warning/indicator lights............................0-8
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1. Secondary trunk release (P. 3-18)
2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-44)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-22)
4. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-45)
5. HomeLinkT(if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
6. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(if so equipped) (P. 3-23)
7. Glove box (P. 2-38)
8. Front cup holders (P. 2-38)
9. Front console (P. 2-39)
10. Front seat (P. 1-2)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light2-10
or
Brake warning light
(red)2-10
Charge warning
light2-11
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-12
Electric power
steering warning
light2-11
Electronically con-
trolled brake warn-
ing light (yellow)2-11
High temperature
warning light (red)2-12
Warning
lightName Page
High voltage battery
warning light2-12
Hybrid system warn-
ing light2-13
Intelligent Key sys-
tem warning light2-13
Low tire pressure
warning light2-13
Master warning light 2-14
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-14
Supplemental air
bag warning light1-49
Vehicle Dynamic
Control warning
light2-15
Indicator
lightName Page
Electronically Con-
trolled Continuously
Variable Transmis-
sion (eCVT) position
indicator light2-15
Front passenger air
bag status light2-15
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-16
Low temperature
indicator light (blue)2-16
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)2-16
Ready operation
indicator light
(green)2-17
Security indicator
light2-27
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Indicator
lightName Page
Slip indicator light 2-17
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights2-17
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-3
Power meter...................................2-4
High voltage battery status meter.................2-5
Fuel gauge....................................2-5
Compass display (if so equipped)...................2-6
Compass display...............................2-6
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-9
Checking bulbs................................2-9
Warning lights................................2-10
Indicator lights................................2-15
Audible reminders.............................2-17
Vehicle information display.........................2-18
How to use the Vehicle Information Display.......2-18
Security systems.................................2-26
Vehicle security system.........................2-26
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system.............2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-28
Switch operation..............................2-28
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch..................................2-29
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-29Headlight control switch........................2-29
Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-32
Instrument brightness control...................2-32
Turn signal switch.............................2-33
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-33
Horn............................................2-34
Heated seats (if so equipped)......................2-34
Power outlet.....................................2-35
Storage.........................................2-36
Map pockets..................................2-36
Seatback pockets.............................2-37
Sunglasses holder.............................2-37
Cup holders..................................2-38
Glove box....................................2-38
Console box..................................2-39
Covered storage box...........................2-40
Grocery hooks (if so equipped).................2-40
Cargo net (if so equipped)......................2-41
Windows........................................2-41
Power windows...............................2-41
Sunroof (if so equipped)...........................2-44
Interior light......................................2-45
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Map lights.......................................2-46
Trunk light.......................................2-47
HomeLinkTuniversal transceiver (if so equipped).....2-47
Programming HomeLinkT.......................2-48
Programming HomeLinkTfor Canadian
customers....................................2-49
Operating the HomeLinkTuniversal
transceiver....................................2-49Programming trouble-diagnosis.................2-49
Clearing the programmed information............2-50
Rolling code programming......................2-50
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkTbutton......2-50
If your vehicle is stolen.........................2-51
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orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightHybrid System warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
orBrake warning light (Red)Intelligent Key system warning lightHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
Charge warning lightLow tire pressure warning light (if so equipped)Low temperature indicator light (Blue)
Electronically controlled brake warning light
(Yellow)Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Electric power steering warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeReady operation indicator light (Green)
Engine oil pressure warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
High temperature warning light (Red)Vehicle Dynamic Control warning lightSlip indicator light
High voltage battery warning lightElectronically controlled Continuously Variable
Transmission (eCVT) position indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the Hybrid System. The following
lights will come on:
,or,,,,
,,.
The following lights come on when the ignition
switch is pushed ON before the READY light
comes on indicating the Hybrid System is activated:
or,,,.The following light comes on briefly and then
goes off:
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
For additional information on warnings and indi-
cators, see “Vehicle information display” later in
this section.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light
illuminates. After the Hybrid System is in the
READY mode, the ABS warning light turns off.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
Hybrid System is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally, but without anti-lock assistance. See
9Brake system9in the9Starting and driving9sec-
tion.
orBrake warning light
This light perfomrs the following functions for the
parking brake and brake systems.
cParking brake indicator
cLow brake fluid warning lightcHydraulic brake system warning light
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is in the ON position
and the Hybrid System is in the READY mode,
the light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position
and the Hybrid System is in the READY mode,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. Check
the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary.
See “Brake fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual. If the brake fluid
level is correct, see “Hydraulic brake system
warning light” in this section
Hydraulic brake system warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position
and the Hybrid System is in the READY mode,
the light warns that the hydraulic brake system is
not functioning properly. If the brake warning light
comes on with the parking brake not applied
when the Hybrid System is in READY position,
perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See “Brake fluid” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
If the hydraulic brake warning light comes on
when the parking brake is not applied and the
electronically controlled brake system warning
light also comes on, stop the vehicleimmedi-
atelyand call 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 igni-
tion switch off 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.
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