Indicator lights
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light (AWD model)
This light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, and turns off within 1 second.
When selecting the LOCK mode while the engine is running, this light will illuminate. (See “All-Wheel Drive (AWD)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
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 operation, see “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats)” in the “1. Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light
This light illuminates when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light illuminates steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control and/or Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) malfunction.
The malfunction indicator light may also illuminate 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 US gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the light should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on 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. (See “Readiness for Inspection/ Maintenance (I/M) test” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section.)
Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will illuminate in
one of two ways:
- Malfunction indicator light illuminated steady
— An emission control system and/or CVT
malfunction has been detected. Check the
fuel-filler cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP
warning appears in the vehicle information
display. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light
should turn off after a few driving trips. If the
light does not turn off after a few
driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
- Malfunction indicator light blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:
— Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
— Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
— Avoid steep uphill grades.
— If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop blinking and remain illuminated.
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system and/or CVT system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to the emission control system.
Overdrive off indicator light
The overdrive off indicator light illuminates when the overdrive off mode is selected.
For additional information, see “Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function indicates the security system equipped on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this light will remain on while the ignition switch is in the ON position. For additional information, see “Security systems” later in this section.
Small light indicator light
The light illuminates when the headlight switch is turned to the position.
SPORT mode indicator light
The SPORT mode indicator light illuminates when the SPORT mode is turned “ON”.
(See“Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section for the use of the SPORT mode switch.)
Turn signals/hazard indicator lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light
The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates that the VDC system and traction control system are not operating.
See also:
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