Caution – NISSAN CVT SIC0697 User Manual

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wheel drive (AWD)” in the “5. Starting and

driving” section.

High beam indicator light

(Blue)

This light comes on when the headlight high

beam is on and goes out when the low beam is

selected.

Malfunction indicator lamp

(MIL)

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on

steady or blinks while the engine is running, it

may indicate a potential emission control and/or

CVT malfunction.
The malfunction indicator lamp 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 three

gallons of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the

lamp should

turn off if no other potential emission control

system malfunction exists.
Operation
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on in

one of two ways:

¼ Malfunction indicator lamp on steady — An

emission control system and/or CVT mal-

function has been detected. Turn the ignition

key to OFF and check the fuel filler cap. If the

fuel filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or

install the cap and continue to drive the

vehicle. The

lamp should turn off after a

few driving trips. If the

lamp 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.

¼ Malfunction indicator lamp blinking — An

engine misfire has been detected which may

damage the emission control system. To re-

duce or avoid emission control system dam-

age:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH

(72 km/h).

b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.

c) Avoid steep uphill grades.

d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo

being hauled or towed.

The malfunction indicator lamp may stop

blinking and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN

dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle

towed to the dealer.

CAUTION

Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.

Security indicator light

This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is in

the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This function

indicates the security systems equipped on the

vehicle are operational.
For additional information, see “Security sys-

tems” later in this section.

Slip indicator light (if so

equipped)

This indicator will blink when the VDC system or

the traction control system is operating, thus

alerting the driver to the fact that the road

surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its

traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working, but this

is normal.

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Instruments and controls

04.4.5/Z50-D/V5.0

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