1. Battery (P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23)
3. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
5. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-14)
6. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
7. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
10. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LDI2482
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-13
Automatic transmis-
sion check warning
light2-13
Automatic transmis-
sion park warning
light (
model)2-13
or
Brake warning light 2-13
Charge warning
light
2-14
Warning
light Name Page
Engine oil pressure
low/engine coolant
temperature high
warning light (if so
equipped) 2-14
4WD warning light
(
model)
2-15
Low fuel warning
light 2-15
Low tire pressure
warning light2-15
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light2-17
Master warning light 2-17
Seat belt warning
light and chime
2-17
Warning
light Name Page
Supplemental air
bag warning light 2-17
Indicator
light Name Page
Electronic locking
rear differential (E-
Lock) system on
indicator light (if so
equipped) 2-18
Front fog light indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)
2-18
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-18
High beam indicator
light (Blue)2-18
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-9
2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge (if so equipped) ........2-7
Voltmeter (if so equipped) .......................2-7
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge (if so equipped) ..........................2-8
Compass display (if so equipped) ...................2-8
Compass display ...............................2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-12
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-12
Warning lights ................................ 2-13
Indicator lights ................................ 2-18
Audible reminders ............................. 2-20
Vehicle Information Display (if so equipped) .........2-20
How to use the Vehicle Information Display .......2-21
Security systems (if so equipped) ..................2-27
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ..........2-27
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-28Windshield wiper and washer switch
...............2-30
Switch operation .............................. 2-30
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-32
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-33
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-35
Instrument brightness control ...................2-36
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-36
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-37
Horn ............................................ 2-37
Cargo lamp switch (if so equipped) .................2-38
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................2-38
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-39
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
switch (if so equipped) ............................ 2-39
Power inverter switch (if so equipped) ..............2-40
Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped) ........2-41
T
ow mode switch ................................. 2-42
Power outlets .................................... 2-42
12v Outlets ................................... 2-42
120v outlet (if so equipped) ....................2-44
Storage ......................................... 2-46
16. Power outlet (P. 2-42)
17. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)(P. 2-38)
18. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-39)
19. Tow mode switch (P. 2-42)
20. Electronic locking rear differential (E-
Lock) system switch (if so equipped)
(P.2-39)
21. Shift lever (console) (if so equipped)
(P. 5-14)
22. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
23. Power outlet (P. 2-42)
24. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-29)
25. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)
26. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-14)
27. Cargo lamp switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)/Rear sonar system off switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-41)/Pedal posi-
tion adjustment switch (if so equipped)
(P. 3-14)/Rear power window switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-57)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
1. Warning/indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Voltmeter (if so equipped)
5. Fuel gauge
6. Speedometer 7. Automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture gauge (if so equipped)
8. Odometer/Twin trip odometer/Vehicle
Information Display
9. Engine oil pressure gauge (if so
equipped)
WIC1243
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the change/reset button for more than
1 second resets the currently displayed trip
odometer to zero.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (RPM) . Do not rev the engine
into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en-
gine speed. Operating the engine in the
red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
1when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
WIC1246LIC1135
Instruments and controls2-5
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual for
immediate action required.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition key is turned to OFF.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters E (Empty) . The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by a NISSAN dealer.
● For additional information, refer to
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.
LIC1199
2-6Instruments and controls
orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission check warning lightLow windshield-washer fluid warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Automatic transmission park warning light
(model)Master warning lightSecurity indicator light (if so equipped)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeSlip indicator light
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant tem-
perature high warning light (if so equipped)Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system on indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
4WD warning light (model)Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)
Low fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and place the ignition switch in 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,,,,
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
2-12Instruments and controls
WARNING
●Your 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.
● Pressing 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 and pedal travel.
● If 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.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the ABS warning light illumi-
nates, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the brake system checked, and if
necessary, repaired by a NISSAN dealer
promptly. Avoid high-speed driving and abrupt braking. For additional information, refer to “Anti-
lock Braking System (ABS) warning light” in this
section.
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 ground electrical accessories di-
rectly to the battery terminal. Doing so
will bypass the variable control system
and the vehicle battery may not charge
completely. For additional information,
refer to “Variable voltage control sys-
tem” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
● Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing
Engine oil pressure low/
Engine coolant temperature
high warning light (if so
equipped)
This light warns of low engine oil pressure or high
engine coolant temperature.
If the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engine and allow it to cool. If the light remains on
after checking the oil and coolant, stop the en-
gine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or
other authorized repair shop.
This light is not designed to indicate a low
oil or low coolant level. Check the oil level with
the dipstick and check the coolant level on the
reservoir. For additional information, refer to “If
your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section and “Engine oil” and “Checking
engine coolant level” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
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