WARNING
The front passenger air bag is designed
to automatically turn OFF under some
conditions. Read this section carefully
to learn how it operates. Proper use of
the seat, seat belt and child restraints is
necessary for most effective protec-
tion. Failure to follow all instructions in
this manual concerning the use of
seats, seat belts and child restraints can
increase the risk or severity of injury in
an accident.Status light
The front passenger seat is equipped with
an occupant classification sensor (weight
sensor) that turns the front passenger air
bag on or off depending on the weight ap-
plied to the front passenger seat. The sta-
tus of the front passenger air bag (ON or
OFF) is indicated by the front passenger air
bag status light
which is located on
the instrument panel.
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the
"ON" position, the front passenger air bag
status light on the instrument panel illumi-
nates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off or remains illuminated depending on
the front passenger seat occupied status.
The light operates as follows:
)FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS
Empty Empty front passenger seat ON (illuminated) INHIBITED
Nobody/SomebodyBag or Child or Child Restraint or
Small Adult in front passenger seatON (illuminated) INHIBITED
Adult Adult in the front passenger seat OFF (dark) ACTIVATED
In addition to the above, certain objects
placed on the front passenger seat may
also cause the light to operate as de-
scribed above depending on their weight.For additional information, refer to “Normal
operation” and “Troubleshooting” in this
section.
WRS0475
in the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits for the air bag sys-
tems, pretensioner(s) and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
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 pretensioner systems need servicing:
The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on af ter approximately 7 sec-
onds.
The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner
systems may not operate properly. They
must be checked and repaired. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
LRS0100
1-50Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
indicates that the fuel-filler door
is located on the side of the
vehicle.
check engine light may come on. Re-
fuel 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 system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
For additional information, refer to
Indicator Light (MIL)Ž in
this section.
TRIP COMPUTER
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, modes of the trip computer can
be selected by pressing the change/reset
button
Aon the instrument panel located
near the speedometer. The following
modes can be selected in the display
B:
∙ Trip A
∙ Trip B
∙ Instant fuel economy
∙ Average fuel consumption
∙ Distance to empty
Trip A
Measures the distance of one specific trip.
Trip B
Measures the distance of a second specific
trip.
Instant fuel consumption
The instant fuel consumption mode shows
the instant fuel economy. The display up-
dates instantly when driving.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption mode
shows the average fuel consumption since
the last reset. Resetting is done by pressing
the change/reset button
Afor more than
approximately 1 second.
Distance to empty
The distance to empty mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can
be driven before refueling. The range is
constantly being calculated, based on the
amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the
actual fuel consumption.
LIC3500
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning lightLow windshield-washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightPower steering warning lightOverdrive OFF indicator light
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeSecurity indicator light
Door open warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
High temperature warning light (red)Cruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indica-
tor light
Low fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
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,(red) ,,,
,,
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 mal-
function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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orAnti-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
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 systemŽ in the and
drivingŽ section of this manual.
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 park-
ing 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 ap-
plied, stop the vehicle and perform the fol-
lowing:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake
fluid as necessary. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have
the warning system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
your seat belts. The light illuminates when-
ever the ignition switch is placed in the ON
or START position and remains illuminateduntil the seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime sounds for about
6 seconds unless the seat belt is
securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illumi-
nate if the front seat belt is not
fastened when the front seat
is occupied. For 7 seconds af ter the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, the sys-
tem does not activate the warning light for
the front passenger.
For additional information, refer to
beltsŽ in the seat belts and
supplemental restraint systemŽ section of
this manual.
Supplemental air bag
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
or START position, the supplemental air
bag warning 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 pretensioner seat belt systems need
servicing: The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on af ter approximately 7 sec-
onds.
The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the supple-
mental restraint system (air bag system)
and/or the pretensioner(s) may not func-
tion properly. For additional information, re-
fer to Restraint System
(SRS)Ž in the seat belts and
supplemental restraint systemŽ section of
this manual.
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light
When the ignition key is turned to the ON
position, this indicator light shows the shif t
lever position. For additional information,
refer to the vehicleŽ in the
and drivingŽ section of this manual.
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)
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 op-
erational.
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
off depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light op-
eration, refer to passenger air bag
and status lightŽ in the „ Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint systemŽ
section of this manual.
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This blue light comes on when the head-
light 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.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.The
may also come on steady if the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing or if the
vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly and that the vehicle has at least 3 gal
(11.4 L) of fuel in the fuel tank.
Af ter a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off if no other potential emis-
sion control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an emission
control system inspection/maintenance
test. For additional information, refer to
for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) testŽ in the and consumer
informationŽ section of this manual.
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light should turn off
af ter a few driving trips. If the
light
does not turn off af ter a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. You do not need
to have your vehicle towed to the
dealer.
MIL blinking „ An engine misfire has
been detected which may damage the
emission control system. To reduce or
avoid emission control system dam-
age:
… do not drive at speeds above
45 mph (72 km/h);
… avoid hard acceleration or decelera-
tion;
… avoid steep uphill grades;… if possible, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled.
The MIL may stop blinking and come on
steady. Have the vehicle inspected. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
Security indicator light
This light blinks when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF, LOCK or ACC position.
The blinking security indicator light indi-
cates that the security systems equipped
on the vehicle are operational.
For additional information, refer to
systemsŽ in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operat-
ing, thus alerting that the vehicle is nearing
its traction limits. The road surface may be
slippery.
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on.
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