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DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver dif-
ferently from an ordinary passenger ve-
hicle because it has a higher center of
gravity. As with other vehicles with fea-
tures of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of con-
trol or an accident.
Be sure to read “Precautions when start-
ing and driving” (P. 5-2) and “Avoiding colli-
sion and rollover” (P. 5-6).
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
Modifications made to this vehicle by
conversion companies or dealers may
affect the final certification of the en-
gine, vehicle or equipment. The conver-
sion company or dealer has the respon-
sibility to certif y that the altered vehicle
and equipment complies or continues to
comply with all applicable motor vehicle
safety standards and emissions regula-
tions. The conversion company or dealer
is responsible for making sure the modi-
fications or installed equipment does
not affect the safety of the vehicle.
NISSAN does not assume the responsi-
bility as the final stage manufacturer
for modified or altered vehicles. NISSAN
is not responsible for the final certifica-
tion, product liability claims, or war-
ranty claims, resulting from any compo-
nent, assembly, or system being
altered. NISSAN is not responsible for
modifications which cause the vehicle
to become non-compliant with any of
the motor vehicle safety standards,
emissions regulations, or modifications
that cause the vehicle to be or become
defective or unsafe.
Your vehicle's warranty may not cover
damage resulting from alterations,
modifications, installation of non-
approved accessories, or improper in-
stallation of accessories. Refer to your
2021 NV200 Compact Cargo Warranty
Information Booklet for complete
details.
WARNING
Installing an af termarket On-Board Di-
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for ex-
ample remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnos-
tics, telematics or engine reprogram-
ming, may cause interference or dam-
age to vehicle systems. We do not
recommend or endorse the use of any
af termarket OBD plug-in devices, un-
less specifically approved by NISSAN.
The vehicle warranty may not cover
damage caused by any af termarket
plug-in device. 
     
        
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LDI3187
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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Brake warning
light2-9
Charge warning
light2-10
Door open warn-
ing light2-10
Engine oil pres-
sure warning light2-10
High temperature
warning light (red)2-10
Seat belt warning
light and chime 2-11
Security indicator
light2-11
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-11
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light2-12
Continuously Vari-
able Transmission
(CVT) position in-
dicator light2-12
Front passenger
air bag status
light
2-12
Low fuel warning
light
2-12
Low tire pressure
warning light2-12
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
O1.
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the passenger's 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, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)”
(P. 2-14).
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Brake warning lightorAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightCRUISE indicator light (green) (if so
equipped)
Charge warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Door open warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
Engine oil pressure warning lightLow fuel warning light
High temperature warning lightLow tire pressure warning light
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)Low windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)
Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Security indicator lightOverdrive OFF indicator light
Supplemental air bag warning lightPower steering warning light
Slip indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indica-
tor 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 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/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red)
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.
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
following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brakefluid as necessary. For additional infor-
mation, see “Brake fluid” (P. 8-10).
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
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Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging sys-
tem is not functioning properly. Turn the
engine off and check the generator belt. If
the belt is loose, broken, or missing, or if the
light remains on, have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Engine oil pressure
warning 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 engineimmediatelyand 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, see “Engine oil”
(P. 8-7).
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.
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Af ter a few driving trips, thelight
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, see “Readi-
ness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test”
(P. 10-22).
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 illuminated
until the driver's seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime sounds for about 6
seconds unless the driver's seat belt is se-
curely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illumi-
nate if the front passenger's seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger's 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, see “Seat belts”
(P. 1-11).
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, see “Security
systems” (P. 2-17).
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
seconds. • 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,
see “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)”
(P. 1-31).