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Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-10
or
Brake warning light 2-10
Charge warning
light
2-10
Door open warning
light2-11
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-11
High temperature
warning light (red)2-11
Warning
light Name Page
Low fuel warning
light 2-11
Low tire pressure
warning light2-11
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light2-13
Power steering
warning light
2-13
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-13
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-14
Indicator
light Name Page
Auto step indicator
light 2-14
Continuously Vari-
able Transmission
(CVT) position indi-
cator light2-14
Cruise main switch
indicator light
2-14
Front passenger air
bag status light2-14
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-14
Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL)2-15
Overdrive OFF indi-
cator light2-15
Security indicator
light2-15
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orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightLow windshield-washer fluid warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
orBrake warning lightPower steering warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeOverdrive OFF indicator light
Door open warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightAuto step indicator lightSlip indicator light
High temperature warning light (red)Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low fuel warning lightCruise main switch indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
Low tire pressure 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,,,,,
If equipped, the following lights come on briefly
and then go off:
or,(red) ,,
,,,
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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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.
● 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.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
these services. Unless checked and repaired, the
supplemental restraint system (air bag system)
and/or the pretensioners may not function prop-
erly. For additional information, refer to “Supple-
mental restraint system (SRS)” in the “Safety—
Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
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 systems
and/or pretensioner systems will not op-
erate in an accident. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Auto step indicator light
This light comes on when the auto step system is
on.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position
indicator light
When the ignition key is turned to the ON posi-
tion, this indicator light shows the shift lever
position. For additional information, refer to “Driv-
ing the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Cruise main switch indicatorlight
The light comes on when the cruise control main
switch is pushed. The light goes out when the
main switch is pushed again. When the cruise
main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise
control system is operational. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Cruise control” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Front passenger air bag statuslight
The front passenger air bag status light will be lit
and the passenger front air bag will be off de-
pending on how the front passenger seat is being
used.
For front passenger air bag status light operation,
refer to “Front passenger air bag and status light”
in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light(blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
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Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come on
and the
light illuminates.
2Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position
while the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the headlights will turn off after
a period of time.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature au-
tomatically turns off the headlights after a
period of time, you should turn the head-
light switch to the OFF position when the
engine is not running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
The instrument brightness control operates when
the headlight control switch is in the
orposition.
Turn the control
Ato adjust the brightness of
instrument panel lights when driving at night.
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●High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
● Use the same number and wattage as
shown in the chart.
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not
a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
inside the lens, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Aiming the headlights
The headlights on your vehicle are properly aimed
at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in
a collision, the alignment of your headlights
should be checked by a NISSAN dealer. Vertical aim adjustment
NOTE:
Due to a maximum load condition of the
vehicle, headlight aiming adjustment may
be necessary. Please perform the following
procedure:
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately
25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
●
18 feet (2.4 meters)
●
2Center height of headlight to ground
●
325 feet (7.6 meters) ●
4Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the center of the headlight to the ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the
vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece
of masking tape works well) .
3. Turn on the low beam headlights to illumi- nate the wall or screen and open the hood.
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