VQ40DE engine
1. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-24)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-16)
7. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
8. Drive belt location (P. 8-19)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
11. Battery (P. 8-17)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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VK56DE engine
1. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-24)
2. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
3. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-16)
7. Drive belt location (P. 8-19)
8. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
11. Battery (P. 8-17)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
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Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-12
Automatic Transmis-
sion check warning
light2-12
Automatic Transmis-
sion oil temperature
warning light2-12
or
Brake warning light 2-12
Charge warning
light
2-13
Door open warning
light2-13
Warning
light Name Page
Driver’s seat belt
warning light and
chime 2-13
Engine oil pressure
warning light
2-13
Low fuel warning
light2-13
Low tire pressure
warning light2-13
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)2-15
Master warning light 2-15
Passenger’s seat
belt warning light
2-15
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-15
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic Transmis-
sion position indica-
tor light 2-16
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-16
Cruise set switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-16
High beam indicator
light (blue)
2-16
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)2-16
Security indicator
light (if so equipped)2-17
Slip indicator light 2-17
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightLow fuel warning lightCruise set switch indicator light
(if so equipped)
Automatic Transmission check warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Automatic Transmission oil temperature
warning lightLow windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightMaster warning lightSecurity indicator light (if so equipped)
Charge warning lightPassenger’s seat belt warning lightSlip indicator light
Door open warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightTow mode ON indicator light (if so equipped)
Driver’s seat belt warning light and chimeAutomatic Transmission position indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightCruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
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:
,or
The following lights (if so equipped) come on
briefly and then go off:
or,,,,
If any light does not 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
on the vehicle information display between the
speedometer and tachometer. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
orAnti-lock BrakingSystem (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 system” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Automatic Transmission checkwarning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on for about 2 seconds.
If the light comes on at any other time, it may indicate the automatic transmission system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
Automatic Transmission oil
temperature warning light
This light comes on when the automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature is too high. If the light comes
on while driving, reduce the vehicle speed as
soon as safely possible until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the A/T
oil temperature warning light is on may
damage the automatic transmission.
orBrake 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.
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.
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CAUTION
●The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 mph (25 km/h), the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
● Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light (if so equipped)
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 “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Master warning light
This light comes on when various vehicle infor-
mation display warnings appear.
● Check tire pressure
● Door open warning
● Low fuel warning
● Low washer fluid warning ●
No key warning
● Parking brake release warning
Passenger’s seat belt warning
light
The light reminds you to notify the passenger to
fasten their seat belt. The light illuminates when-
ever the ignition is placed in the ON or START
position and remains illuminated until the passen-
ger’s seat belt is fastened.
The light will remain on for 30 seconds when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and the passen-
ger seat belt is unfastened. If the passenger seat
belt is fastened within 30 seconds, the light will
turn off.
For additional information, refer to “Seat belts” in
the “Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual for pre-
cautions on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warninglight
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or
START position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns off. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and preten-
sioner seat belt systems need servicing and your
vehicle must be taken to a NISSAN dealer:
● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint systems (air bag systems) and/or the
seat belts with pretensioner system may not
function properly. For additional information, refer
to “Supplemental restraint system (SRS)” in the
“Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section of this manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
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AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it
makes a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove
the key and take it with you when leaving the
vehicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi-
tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is
opened if the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before leav-
ing the vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set and the
vehicle is driven.The vehicle information display is located be-
tween the speedometer and the tachometer.
1. INFO button and digital gauge change knob
2. Outside temperature
3. Digital gauges
4. Message center/maintenance icons
5. Range — Avg MPH — Time — Tire pres- sures — Settings — Warnings
HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
Rotate theknob, located on the left of the
instrument panel just behind the steering wheel,
to display the following modes:
Range →Avg MPH →Time →Tire Pressures →
Settings →Units→Warnings
The icons at the bottom of the display screen
show the options available:
ENTER — Press the
INFO button to select
a highlighted option.
RESET — Press the
INFO button for more
then 1 second to reset the selected item.LIC2099
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Indicators for maintenance
1. Engine oil replacement indicatorThis indicator and REMINDER appears
when the customer set distance comes for
changing the engine oil. You can set or reset
the distance for changing the engine oil. For
additional information, refer to “Setting
mode” in this section.
2. Oil filter replacement indicator This indicator and REMINDER appears
when the customer set distance comes for
replacing the oil filter. You can set or reset
the distance for replacing the oil filter. For
additional information, refer to “Setting
mode” in this section.
3. Tire rotation indicator This indicator and REMINDER appears
when the customer set distance comes for
rotating the tires. For additional information,
refer to “Setting mode” in this section.
WARNING
The tire rotation indicator is not a substi-
tute for regular tire checks, including tire
pressure checks. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing wheels and tires”
in the “Maintenance & do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual. Many factors includ-
ing tire inflation, alignment, driving habits
and road conditions affect tire wear and
when tires should be replaced. Setting the
tire replacement indicator for a certain
driving distance does not mean your tires
will last that long. Use the tire replace-
ment indicator as a guide only and always
perform regular tire checks. Failure to per-
form regular tire checks, including tire
pressure checks could result in tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to a collision, which could result
in serious personal injury or death.
4. Other indicator This indicator and REMINDER message ap-
pears when the customer’s set distance is
achieved. This reminder can be used for
other maintenance items such as air filter,
brakes, or washer fluid. You can set or reset
the distance for this reminder. For additional
information, refer to “Setting mode” in this
section. For scheduled maintenance items
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