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 operates
in a way other than described, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb and/or a
system malfunction. It is recommended
you have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also
displayed on the vehicle information dis-
play. (See “Vehicle information display”
(P.2-19).)
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking Sys-
tem (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(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. It is
recommended 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 with-
out anti-lock assistance. (See “Brake sys-
tem” (P.5-27).)
Automatic transmission check
warning light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the light comes on for 2
seconds. If the light comes on at any
other time, it may indicate the transmis-
sion is not functioning properly. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
to check and repair the 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 in the ON
position, the light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is 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 vehicle and perform
the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake
fluid as necessary. (See “Brake and
clutch fluid” (P.8-9).)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is
recommended you have this service
performed by a NISSAN dealer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and
the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both
the brake warning light and the Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) warning light illu-
minate, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the brake
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system checked, and if necessary re-
paired. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. (See “Anti-
lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
(P.2-11).)
WARNING
.Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning
light is on. Driving could be dan-
gerous. If you judge it to be safe,
drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Other-
wise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dan-
gerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your
stopping distance and braking
will require greater pedal effort
as well as 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. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging
system is not functioning properly. Turn
the engine off and check the alternator
belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or
if the light remains on, have your vehicle
serviced immediately. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alter-
nator belt is loose, broken or miss-
ing.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pres-
sure. If the light flickers or comes on
during normal driving, pull off the road in
a safe area, stop the engine immediately
and call a NISSAN dealer or other author-
ized 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.
(See “Engine oil” (P.8-6).)
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 covered by warranty. Turn off the
engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Key system warn-
ing light
After the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, this light comes on for about
2 seconds and then turns off.
This light warns of a malfunction with the
Intelligent Key system.
If the light comes on while the engine is
stopped, it may be impossible to start the
engine. If the light comes on while the
engine is running, you can drive the
vehicle. However in these cases, it is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for repair as soon as possible.
more details.
5. SHIFT “P” warning (Automatic
Transmission models)
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed to stop the engine with
the shift lever in any position except the P
(Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position or push the
ignition switch to the ON position.
An inside warning chime will also sound.
(See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-6).)
6. “PUSH” warning (Automatic
Transmission models)
This warning appears when the shift lever
is moved to the P (Park) position with the
ignition switch in the ACC position after
the SHIFT “P” warning appears.
To push the ignition switch to the OFF
position, perform the following proce-
dure:
SHIFT “P” warning?(Move the shift lever
to “P”) ?PUSH warning ?(Push the
ignition switch ?ignition switch position
is turned to ON) ?PUSH warning ?
(Push the ignition switch ?ignition
switch position is turned to OFF)
7. Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelli-
gent Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the
battery with a new one. (See “Intelligent
Key battery replacement” (P.8-20).)
8. Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models)
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the clutch pedal depressed.
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JVI1452X
Setting
Setting cannot be made while driving. A
message “Setting can only be operated
when stopped” is also displayed on the
vehicle information display.
The
switchandswitchare
used in the setting mode to select and
decide a menu.
SKIP:
Push the
switchto move to the
warning check mode.
Push the
switchto select other
menus. ALERT:
Alert menu can be set to notify the
following items.
.
UPSHIFT
Select this submenu to set the engine
speed (RPM) of the upshift indicator.
See “Upshift indicator” (P.5-20) (MT
models) or “Manual shift mode” (P.5-
14) (AT models).
. TIMER
Select this submenu to specify when
the “TIMER” indicator activates.
. ICY
Select this submenu to display the low
outside temperature warning.
To return to the top page of the setting
mode, select “BACK”.
MAINTENANCE:
The maintenance intervals of the follow-
ing items can be set or reset for the
reminders.
. OIL
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for changing the engine oil.
. FILTER
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing the oil filter.
. TIRE
Select this submenu to set or reset the
distance for replacing tires. .
OTHER
Select this submenu and set or reset
the distance for replacing items other
than the engine oil, oil filter and tires.
To return to the top page of the setting
mode, select “BACK”.
OPTIONS:
The 3 option menus can be set to your
preference.
. LANGUAGE
Select this submenu to choose English
or French for display.
. UNIT
Select this submenu to choose the
unit from US or METRIC.
. EFFECTS
Select this menu to set the dial effects
described below to on or off.
— The indicator needles sweep in the
meters when the engine is started.
To return to the top page of the setting
mode, select “BACK”.
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2-32Instruments and controls
.Unlocking the door or opening the
rear hatch without using the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key or the
door handle request switch. (Even if
the door is opened by releasing the
door inside lock knob or using the
mechanical key, the alarm will acti-
vate.)
. Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm will stop by unlocking a door
by pushing the UNLOCK button on the
Intelligent Key or the door handle request
switch. The alarm will not stop if the
ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or
ON position.
If the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged:
If the Intelligent Key battery is discharged,
the alarm will not stop by pushing the
UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key or
the door handle request switch. In such a
case, insert the Intelligent Key into the
Intelligent Key port to stop the alarm. See
“Intelligent Key battery discharge” (P.5-10)
for details about the Intelligent Key port.
If the system does not operate as
described above, it is recommended
you have it checked by a NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYS-
TEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered Intelligent Key.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Ca-
nada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
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Security indicator light
The security indicator light is located on
the meter panel. It indicates the status of
the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The light blinks after the ignition switch is
in the LOCK, ACC or OFF position. This
function indicates the security systems
equipped on the vehicle are operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
is malfunctioning, this light will remain on
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, seek service for
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System as
To defog/defrost the rear window glass
and outside mirrors, start the engine and
push the switch
on. The indicator lightwill come on. Push the switch again to
turn the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
. When cleaning the inner side of
the rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the rear win-
dow defroster.
. Do not use the rear window
defroster switch while the soft
top is being operated or fully
opened. The heat may damage
the top material and/or compo-
nents (for Roadster models).
XENON HEADLIGHTS
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
. When xenon headlights are on,
they produce a high voltage. To
prevent an electric shock, never
attempt to modify or disassem-
ble. Always have your xenon
headlights replaced by a certified
service technician.
. Xenon headlights provide consid-
erably more light than conven-
tional headlights. If they are not
correctly aimed, they might tem-
porarily blind an oncoming driver
or the driver ahead of you and
cause a serious accident. If head-
lights are not aimed correctly, it is
recommended you immediately
take your vehicle to a NISSAN
dealer and have the headlights
adjusted correctly.
When the xenon headlight is initially
turned on, its brightness or color varies
slightly. However, the color and bright-
ness will soon stabilize. .
The life of xenon headlights will be
shortened by frequent on-off opera-
tion. It is generally desirable not to
turn off the headlights for short
intervals (for example, when the
vehicle stops at a traffic signal).
. If the xenon headlight bulb is close
to burning out, the brightness will
drastically decrease, the light will
start blinking, or the color of the
light will become reddish. If one or
more of the above signs appear, it is
recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer.
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
2-44Instruments and controls
.When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water or any
liquid to contact the outlet.
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INSTRUMENT POCKET (except for
navigation system equipped mod-
els)
To open the lid, push the knob up.
To close, push the lid down.
WARNING
Keep the pocket lid closed while
driving to help prevent injury in an
accident or a sudden stop.
CUP HOLDERS
CAUTION
. Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being
used to prevent spilling the drink.
If the liquid is hot, it can scald you
or your passenger.
. Use only soft cups in the cup
holder. Hard objects can injure
you in an accident.
STORAGE
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the soft top stops halfway during operation or does not operate normally, follow the procedures shown in the following table. If the
procedures in the following table do not solve the symptom, have your vehicle inspected immediately. It is recommended to visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
SymptomBeepPossible cause Possible solution
The OPEN side of the soft top oper-
ating switch is pushed, but the soft
top does not operate. Sounds twice
The OPEN side of the soft top operating
switch is pushed while the soft top is fully
open, or the CLOSE side of the soft top
operating switch is pushed while the soft
top is fully closed. Push the CLOSE side of the soft top operating
switch when the soft top is fully open. Push
the OPEN side of the soft top operating switch
when the soft top is fully closed.
Sounds twice The shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position. Shift the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position (automatic transmission
models only), or shift the shift lever to the N
(Neutral) position (manual transmission mod-
els only), and then operate the soft top.
Sounds twice The trunk lid is opened. Fully close the trunk lid.
Does not sound The battery voltage is low.
Start the engine again and operate the soft
top.
Does not sound The operation stops to protect the system. Wait for approximately 5 minutes.
The soft top stops halfway during
operation. Sounds twice
Objects are trapped in the moving structure
of the soft top. Check that an object is not trapped inside the
rear parcel shelf, side flap and soft top. After
the check, place the ignition switch in the OFF
position, start the engine again and then
operate the soft top.
Sounds twice The battery voltage is low. Start the engine again and operate the soft
top.
When the vehicle is being driven, the
beep sounds. Sounds con-
tinuously The soft top is partially opened. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe location
and fully open or fully close the soft top.