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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
................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ...........0-8
Warning and indicator lights ....................0-10
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VQ40DE engine
1. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-14)
7. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-6)
8. Drive belt location (P. 8-17)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 8-13)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-6)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI2615
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light 2-19
Automatic
Transmission
check
warning light2-19
Automatic
Transmission oil
temperature
warning light2-19
or
Brake
warning light
2-20
Charge
warning light2-20
Warning
light Name Page
Door open
warning light 2-20
Driver’s seat belt
warning light
and chime2-20
Engine oil
pressure
warning light 2-21
Low fuel warning
light and chime
2-21
Low tire pressure
warning light2-21
Low windshield-
washer fluid
warning light
(if so equipped)2-23
Master
warning light
2-23
Warning
light Name Page
Passenger’s seat
belt warning light 2-23
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-23
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic
Transmission
position
indicator light 2-24
Cruise main
switch
indicator light
2-24
Cruise set switch
indicator light
2-24
High beam
indicator light
(blue)2-24
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges ..............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........2-6
Fuel gauge ...................................2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge .................... 2-7
Voltmeter ....................................2-8
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature gauge ..........................2-8
Trip computer ................................2-9
Trip computer warnings .....................2-13
Compass (if so equipped) ......................2-14
Compass display ............................ 2-15
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................................... 2-18
Checking lights .............................. 2-19
Warning lights ............................... 2-19
Indicator lights .............................. 2-24
Audible reminders ........................... 2-26
Security systems (if so equipped) ...............2-26
Vehicle security system .....................2-27
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-28 Wiper and washer switch
.......................2-29
Switch operation ............................ 2-29
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch ................2-30
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-31
Headlight control switch .....................2-31
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) System .......2-32
Instrument brightness control ...............2-33
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-33
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-34
Horn ........................................... 2-34
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-34
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......2-35
Power inverter switch (if so equipped) ..........2-36
Rear Sonar System (RSS) off switch
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-37
Front and rear sonar system off switch
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-37
T
ow mode switch (if so equipped) ..............2-38
Power outlets .................................. 2-39
12v outlet(s) .................................. 2-39
120v outlets (if so equipped) .................2-40
Storage ........................................ 2-42
Front-door pockets .......................... 2-42
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Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers 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, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
Af ter a few driving trips. the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
af ter a few driving trips, have the ve-
hicle inspected. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
∙ For additional information, refer to “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication
system oil pressure while the engine is run-
ning. The indicator should be in the middle
of the gauge when the engine is running.
The digital gauge displays in the trip com-
puter by pressing the INFO knob one time.
CAUTION
∙ This gauge is not designed to indicatelow engine oil level. Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Engine oil” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
∙ If the gauge does not move with the proper amount of the engine oil, have
the vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. Continued vehicle op-
eration in such a condition could
cause serious damage to the engine.
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VOLTMETER
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the voltmeter indicates the bat-
tery voltage. When the engine is running, it
indicates the generator voltage. To view
the digital gauge in the trip computer press
the INFO knob two times.
While cranking the engine, the volts drop
below the normal range. If the range is not
within the normal range (11 – 15 volts)
1
while the engine is running, it may indicate
that the charging system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
This gauge indicates the temperature of
the automatic transmission fluid. The au-
tomatic transmission fluid temperature is
in the normal range
1when the gauge
indication is within the zone shown in the
illustration. To view the digital gauge in the
trip computer, press the INFO knob three
times.
CAUTION
∙ This gauge is not designed to indicate low automatic transmission fluid
level. Use the dipstick to check the
fluid level. For additional information,
refer to “5-speed Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid (ATF)” and “7–speed Au-
tomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
∙ If the gauge indicates automatic transmission fluid temperature over
the normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible. Have the ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice. Continued operation of the ve-
hicle may seriously damage the
transmission.
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It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
LOW OIL P warning
This warning appears in the message area
of the trip computer if low oil pressure is
detected. This gauge is not designed to
indicate low oil level.The low oil pressure
warning is not designed to indicate a low
oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil
level. For additional information, refer to
“Engine oil” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.
LO VOLTAGE warning
This warning appears in the message area
of the trip computer if the system detects
that the charging system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Voltmeter” in this section.
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
This warning appears in the message area
of the trip computer when the fuel-filler cap
is not tightened correctly af ter the vehicle
has been refueled. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Fuel-filler cap” in the “Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section of
this manual.
A/T TEMP warning
This light comes on when the automatic
transmission oil temperature is too high. If
the message displays in the message area
of the trip computer during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engine immediately and have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. This unit measures terrestrial magnetism
and indicates heading direction of vehicle.
With the ignition switch in the ON position,
press the
button as described in the
chart below to activate various features of
the automatic anti-glare rearview mirror.
Press and
hold
the
button for
about: Feature:
(Press button again for about
1 second to change settings)
1 second Compass display toggles on/off
8 seconds Automatic anti-glare/indicator
light toggles on/off
11 seconds Compass zone can be changed
to correct false compass
readings
13 seconds Compass enters calibration
mode
For additional information, refer to “Auto-
matic anti-glare rearview mirror” in the
“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion of this manual.
COMPASS (if so equipped)
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orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning lightLow fuel warning light and chimeCruise set switch indicator light
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 lightAutomatic Transmission position
indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightCruise main switch indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
OFF indicator light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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