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.
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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
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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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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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 mal-
function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
WARNING LIGHTS
This vehicle has various warning lights that
may illuminate to indicate a potential prob-
lem. For additional information, refer to the
specific light 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
operational.
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. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function 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 Transmissioncheck warning 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. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Automatic Transmission oiltemperature warning light
This light comes on when the automatic
transmission 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.
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Engine oil pressurewarning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during nor-
mal driving, pull off the road in a safe area,
stop the engine immediatelyand call a
NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair
shop.
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 information, refer to “Engine oil”
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as
it is safe to do so.
Low fuel warning light
and chime
This light comes on when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon
as it is convenient, preferably before the
fuel gauge reaches E (Empty). There will be a small reserve of fuel in the
tank when the fuel gauge needle
reaches E (Empty).
A chime sounds briefly when the low fuel
warning light initially comes on. If the low
fuel warning light turns off during the driv-
ing trip and then turns on again, the chime
will not sound.
Low tire pressure
warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS) that moni-
tors the tire pressure of all tires except the
spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns
of low tire pressure or indicates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about
1 second and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illumi-
nate. A TIRE PRES warning also appears
in the trip computer. Press the INFO knob
on the instrument panel located behind the steering wheel for information about
location(s) and pressure(s) of the under-
inflated tire(s).
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust
the tire pressure of all four tires to the
recommended COLD tire pressure shown
on the Tire and Loading Information la-
bel located in the driver’s door opening.
The low tire pressure warning light does
not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. Af ter the tire is in-
flated to the recommended pressure,
the vehicle must be driven at speeds
above 16 mph (25 km/h) to activate the
TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge
to check the tire pressure.
The TIRE PRES warning is active as long as
the low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated.
For additional information, refer to “Trip
computer” in this section and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting
and driving” section and in the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
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