Charge warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the charge warning light illumi-
nates and then turns off.
If the light illuminates 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.
Electric shift control system
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the electric shift control system
warning light illuminates, and then turns
off. This indicates the electric shift control
system is operational.
The electric shift control system warning
light illuminates when a malfunction oc- curs in the electric shift control system.
When the master warning light illumi-
nates, the chime sounds and the follow-
ing message is displayed in the vehicle
information display: “When parked apply
parking brake”.
When the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position, the chime sounds continu-
ously. Ensure the parking brake is applied.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
orElectronic parking
brake warning light
The electronic parking brake warning
light indicates that the electronic parking
brake system is operating.
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the electronic parking brake
warning light illuminates. When the en-
gine is started and the parking brake is
released, the warning light turns off.
If the parking brake is not released, the
electronic parking brake warning light
remains on. Be sure that the electronic
parking brake warning light has turned
off before driving. (See “Parking brake”
(P.5-25).)
If the electronic parking brake warning
light illuminates or flashes while the
electronic parking brake system warning light
(yellow) illuminates, it may
indicate that the electronic parking brake
system is not functioning properly. Have
the system checked, and if necessary
repaired. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pres-
sure. When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the engine oil pressure warning
light illuminates. After starting the engine,
the engine oil pressure warning light
turns off. This indicates that the oil
pressure sensors in the engine are opera-
tional.
If the engine oil pressure warning light
illuminates or blinks while the engine is
running, it may indicate that the engine
oil pressure is low.
Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possi-
ble. Stop the engine immediately and call
a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
. Running the engine with the en-
gine oil pressure warning light
illuminated could cause serious
damage to the engine.
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CAUTION
.Do not ground accessories di-
rectly to the battery terminal.
Doing so will bypass the variable
voltage control system and the
vehicle battery may not charge
completely.
. Use electrical accessories with
the engine running to avoid dis-
charging the vehicle battery.
The variable voltage control system mea-
sures the amount of electrical discharge
from the battery and controls voltage generated by the generator.
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1. Alternator
2. Drive belt auto-tensioner
3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Air conditioner compressor
5. Water pump
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the
OFF position before servicing drive
belts. The engine could rotate un-
expectedly.
1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts or fraying. If the
belt is in poor condition, have it
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