2008 NISSAN QUEST warning lights

OPERATING THE POWER LIFT
GATE (if so equipped)
NOTE:
To open, close or reverse the power lift
gate, the shift selector lever must be in P
(Park) . Also, the power lift gate will not
operate if battery voltage is low.
Power Open:
The power lift gate automatically moves from the
fully closed position to the fully open position in
approximately5–8seconds. The power open
feature can be activated by the switch on thekeyfob and the overhead console and by the
outside opener handle. The hazard lights flash
and a chime sounds to indicate the power open
sequence has been started.
cThe lift gate can be opened by the overhead
console switch and the keyfob even if the
vehicle is locked. The lift gate will individually
unlock and open. Once the lift gate is
closed, its lock will align to the vehicle’s lock
or unlock status.
cThe keyfob button must be held for 0.5 sec-
ond before the lift gate opens.cThe lift gate must be unlocked to open it with
the outside opener handle.
cThe switch on the rear pillar cannot be used
to open the lift gate.
A warning chime will sound if the shift selector
lever is moved out of P (Park) during a power
open operation.
Power Close:
The power lift gate automatically moves from the
fully open position to the secondary position.
When the lift gate reaches the secondary posi-
tion, the cinching motor engages and pulls the lift
gate to its primary latch position. Power close
takes approximately7–10seconds. The power
close feature can be activated by the switch on
the keyfob, the overhead console and the rear
pillar. The hazard lights flash and a chime sounds
to indicate the power close sequence has been
started.
cIf the outside opener handle is activated
while the cinching motor is engaged, the
cinching motor will disengage and release
the latch.
cThe keyfob button must be held for 0.5 sec-
ond before the lift gate closes.
cThe switch on the rear pillar can only be used
to close the lift gate if the main ON/OFF
switch is ON.
Rear pillar switch
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REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The night positions1reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
s2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally changes reflection according to the intensity
of the headlights of the vehicle following you.
The indicator light
s1will illuminate when the
automatic anti-glare feature is on.
To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the O button.
To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the | button.For information on HomeLinkTUniversal Trans-
ceiver operation, see the “HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver” in the “Instrument and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.
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OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
The outside mirror remote control only operates
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.Rotate the control lever to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust the mirror to the desired position by
moving the control lever.
Automatic anti-glare outside mirrors (if
so equipped)
The outside mirrors will automatically dim during
nighttime conditions to reduce the glare from the
headlights of trailing vehicles. The automatic anti-
glare feature operates only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The automatic anti-glare feature will be on when
starting the vehicle. The indicator light on the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror will illuminate
when the automatic anti-glare feature is on.
To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature, press
the O button on the rearview mirror.
The indicator light will turn off.
To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature again,
press the | button on the rearview mirror
The indicator light will turn on.
For information on the automatic anti-glare rear-
view mirror, see “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” earlier in this section.
Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi-
tional information, see “Rear window and outside
mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch” in the
“Instrument and controls” section of this manual.
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Language
The language can be changed to “ENGLISH” or
“FRANÇAIS” by pressing the TUNE button.
MP3 display type (if so equipped)
To change how MP3 discs are displayed, press
the TUNE button to select “DISC NUMBER” or
“FOLDER NUMBER”.
Disc number mode will display the file number in
the disc.
Folder number mode will display the file number
in the current folder.
For additional information, see “Audio System”
later in this section.
BUTTON
To change the display brightness, press
thebutton. Pressing the button with the
headlights off will prompt the “BRIGHTNESS
NIGHT (MANUAL)” or “BRIGHTNESS AUTO-
MATIC”. If “BRIGHTNESS NIGHT (MANUAL)” is
selected, the brightness of the screen will not be
affected by the headlight operation. The bright-
ness of the screen will be dependent on the
settings in the Night Mode Brightness, described
earlier in this section.Pressing the button with the headlights on will
prompt the “BRIGHTNESS DAY (MANUAL)” or
“BRIGHTNESS AUTOMATIC”. If “BRIGHT-
NESS DAY (MANUAL)” is selected the bright-
ness of the screen will not be affected by the
headlight operation. The brightness of the screen
will be dependent on the settings in the Day
Mode Brightness, described earlier in this sec-
tion.
DOOR WARNING
The DOOR OPEN screen will be automatically
displayed as shown when both of the following
conditions are met:
cThe vehicle is driven with a door(s) open for
longer than 2.5 seconds.
cThe vehicle speed is greater than 3 MPH (5
km/h) .
Beeping will occur during the door warning; to
disable the beeping press any button. If a change
in any door condition occurs during the time the
beep is cancelled, a warning will return.
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KEY POSITIONS
LOCK: Normal parking position (0)
OFF: (Not used) (1)
ACC: (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio when the engine is not running.
ON: Normal operating position (3)
This position turns on the ignition system and the
electrical accessories.
START: (4)
This position starts the engine. As soon as the
engine has started, release the key. It automati-
cally returns to the ON position.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered key
(for example, when interference is caused by
another registered key, an automated toll road
device or automatic payment device on the key
ring) , restart the engine using the following pro-
cedures:1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position, and wait approximately 10 sec-
onds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec-
ommends placing the registered key on a sepa-
rate key ring to avoid interference from other
devices.cMake sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
cCheck fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
cCheck that all windows and lights are clean.
cVisually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
cLock all doors.
cPosition seat and adjust head restraints.
cAdjust inside and outside mirrors.
cFasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
cCheck the operation of warning lights when
the key is turned to the ON (3) position. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible re-
minders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
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To push the shift lock release, complete the fol-
lowing procedure:
1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position
and remove the key
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release cover as
shown.
4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock
release slot and push down.
5. Move the shift selector lever to the N (Neu-
tral) position while holding down the shift
lock release.
6. Turn the key to the ON position to unlock the
steering wheel. Now the vehicle may be
moved to the desired location.
If the shift selector lever cannot be moved out of
P (Park) , have a NISSAN dealer check the auto-
matic transmission system as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the selector lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position while the engine is
running and the brake pedal is depressed,
the stop lights may not work. Malfunction-
ing stop lights could cause an accident
injuring yourself and others.
Accelerator downshift
— in D position —
For passing or hill climbing, depress the accel-
erator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmis-
sion down into a lower gear, depending on the
vehicle speed.
Fail-safe
When the fail-safe operation occurs, please note
that the transmission will be locked in any of the
forward gears according to the condition.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme con-
ditions, such as excessive wheel spinning
and subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe
system may be activated. This will occur
even if all electrical circuits are functioning
properly. In this case, turn the ignition key
OFF and wait for 3 seconds. Then turn the
key back to the ON position. The vehicle
should return to its normal operating con-
dition. If it does not return to its normal
operating condition, have a NISSAN dealer
check the transmission and repair it if nec-
essary.
Overdrive switch
Each time your vehicle is started, the transmis-
sion is automatically “reset” to overdrive ON.
ON: With the engine running and the
shift selector lever in the D (Drive)
position, the transmission upshifts
into Overdrive as vehicle speed
increases.
Overdrive does not engage until the engine
has reached operating temperature.
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pedal. This is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction. If the computer senses a malfunc-
tion, it switches the ABS off and illuminates the
ABS warning light on the instrument panel. The
brake system then operates normally, but without
anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the
self-test or while driving, have the vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer.When accelerating on slippery surfaces the tire
may spin or slip. With the vehicle Traction Control
System (TCS) , sensors detect these movements
and control the braking and engine output to help
improve vehicle stability while accelerating.
cWhen the traction control system is operat-
ing, the
indicator in the instrument
panel blinks.
cIf the
indicator blinks, the vehicle is
under slippery conditions. Be sure to drive
carefully. See “Slip indicator light” and “Trac-
tion Control System (TCS) off indicator
light” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.
cIf a malfunction occurs in the system,
the
andindicator lights
come on in the instrument panel.
As long as these lights are on, the traction control
function is canceled. The vehicle will behave like
a vehicle without the system.
WARNING
cThe Traction Control System is de-
signed to help improve driving stability
but does not prevent accidents due to
abrupt steering operation at high
speeds or by careless or dangerous
driving techniques. Reduce vehicle
speed and be especially careful when
driving and cornering on slippery sur-
faces and always drive carefully.
cIf brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not stan-
dard equipment or are extremely dete-
riorated, the Traction Control System
may not operate properly and the
indicator light may come on.
cDo not modify the vehicle’s suspension.
If suspension parts such as shock ab-
sorbers, struts, springs, bushings and
wheels are not standard equipment or
are extremely deteriorated, the Traction
Control System may not operate prop-
erly and the
indicator light may
come on.
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cWhen driving on extremely inclined sur-
faces such as higher banked corners,
the Traction Control System may not
operate properly and the
indica-
tor light may come on. Do not drive on
these types of roads.
cIf wheels or tires other than the recom-
mended ones are used, the Traction
Control System may not operate prop-
erly and the
indicator light may
come on.
cThe Traction Control System is not a
substitute for winter tires or tire chains
on a snow covered road.When accelerating or driving on slippery sur-
faces, the tires may spin or slide. With the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system, sensors detect
these movements and control the braking and
engine output to help improve vehicle stability.
cWhen the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system is operating, theSLIPindicator in
the instrument panel blinks.
cIf theSLIPindicator blinks, the road condi-
tions are slippery. Be sure to adjust your
speed and driving to these conditions. See
“Slip indicator light”, and “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off indicator light” in the “In-
struments and controls” section.
cIndicator light
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
SLIPand
indicator lights come on in
the instrument panel.
As long as these indicator lights are on, the
traction control function is canceled.
If the vehicle is operated with the Vehicle Dy-
namic Control system OFF using the VDC OFF
switch, VDC functions will be turned off. The
VDC system will still try to transfer power from a
slipping drive wheel to one with more traction
when the VDC system switch is OFF. TheSLIP
indicator will flash if wheel spin is detected. The
ABS will still operate with the VDC system off.When the VDC system is operating, you may feel
a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or
vibration from under the hood. This is normal and
indicates that the VDC system is working prop-
erly.
The computer has a built in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start the
engine and move the vehicle forward or in reverse
at a slow speed. When the self-test occurs, you
may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in
the brake pedal. This is normal and is not an
indication of a malfunction.
WARNING
cThe Vehicle Dynamic Control system is
designed to help improve driving stabil-
ity but does not prevent accidents due
to abrupt steering operation at high
speeds or by careless or dangerous
driving techniques. Reduce vehicle
speed and be especially careful when
driving and cornering on slippery sur-
faces and always drive carefully.
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