2016 NISSAN MICRA engine

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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear .......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 Instrument panel
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Engine compartment check locations . . ..............0-8
Warning and indicator lights ........................0-9

1. Engine hood (P. 3-8)
2. Windshield (P. 8-17)
3. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-15)
4. Antenna (P. 4-47)
5. Power windows (if so equipped)(P. 2-26)
6. Door locks (P. 3-3) Key fob (if so equipped) (P. 3-5)
Keys (P. 3-2)
7 Mirrors (P. 3-14)
8. Tire pressure (P. 8-33) Flat tire (P. 6-2)
Tire chains (P. 8-33)
9. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-18)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-24)
10. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-18)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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HR16DE Engine
1. Drive belt location (P. 8-15)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
4. Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluidreservoir (P. 8-12)
5. Fusible link (P. 8-20)
6. Battery (P. 8-13)
7. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-13)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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Warninglight Name Page
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-8
Brake warning light 2-8
Charge warning light 2-8
Door open warning
light
2-8
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-8
High temperature
warning light (red)2-9
Low fuel warning
light2-9
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light2-9
Warning
light Name Page
Power steering
warning light (if so
equipped) 2-9
Seat belt warning
light and chime (if so
equipped)2-10
Supplemental air
bag warning light
2-10
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic Transmis-
sion position indica-
tor light (A/T models
only) 2-10
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)
2-10
Engine start opera-
tion indicator light (if
so equipped)2-11
Indicator
light Name Page
Front fog light indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-11
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-11
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-11
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)2-11
Overdrive OFF indi-
cator light (A/T
models only)2-12
Security indicator
light
2-12
Slip indicator light 2-12
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights2-12
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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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.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicatesAtheapproximate fuel
level in the tank when the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position.
When one segment remains on the digital fuel
gauge, only one segment will blink. When no
segments remain on the digital fuel gauge, the
fuel gauge symbol and the scale will blink.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters 0 (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, thecheck engine light 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.
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightPower steering warning light (if so equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)
Brake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chime (if so
equipped)Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightOverdrive OFF indicator light (A/T models only)
Door open warning lightAutomatic Transmission position indicator light
(A/T models only)Security indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightCruise main switch indicator light (if so
equipped)Slip indicator light
High temperature warning light (red)Engine start operation indicator light (if so
equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low fuel warning lightFront fog light indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
Low windshield-washer fluid warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the ignition switch
in the ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on:
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The following lights (if so equipped) come on
briefly and then go off:
,
If any light fails to come on or operate in a way
other than described, it may indicate a burned-
out bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed
in the trip computer located to the right of the
speedometer. For additional information, refer to
“Meters and gauges” in this section.
WARNING LIGHTS
Anti-lock Braking System(ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates and
then turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional. If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine 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. For
additional information, refer to
Brake systemin
the Starting and driving section.
Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the parking
brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light 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 ve-
hicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional information, re-
fer to “Brake fluid” in the “Maintenance 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.
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 continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors are not
closed securely while the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
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
immediately, and call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
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The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level.Use the
dipstick to check the oil level. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause se-
rious damage to the engine almost imme-
diately. Such damage is not covered by
warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it
is safe to do so.
High temperature warning light
(red)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the high temperature warning light illu-
minates and then turns off. This indicates that the
high temperature sensor in the engine coolant
system is operational.
CAUTION
If the high temperature warning light illu-
minates while the engine is running, it
may indicate the engine temperature is
extremely high. Stop the vehicle safely as
soon as possible. If the vehicle is over-
heated, continuing vehicle operation may
seriously damage the engine. For addi-
tional information, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this manual.
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches 0
(Empty) . There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches 0
(Empty) .
Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light
This light comes on when the windshield-washer
fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-washer
fluid, as necessary. For additional information,
refer to “Windshield-washer fluid” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Power steering warning light (ifso equipped)
WARNING
● If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
● When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the power steer-
ing warning light turns off. This indicates the
power steering system is operational.
If the power steering warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the
power steering system is not functioning properly
and may need servicing. Have the power steering
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
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