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Controls and instruments

Warning lamps

In this manual: Controls and instruments
Foreword — 1Nissan Customer Assistance Program — 1Illustrated Table of Contents — 8Safety - Seats, Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System — 28Controls and instruments — 50Pre-Start Checks and Adjustments — 43Monitor, Climate, Audio, Phone and Voice Recognition Systems — 90Starting and driving — 37In an Emergency — 12Appearance and care — 17Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself — 37Technical data and consumer information — 24Using the multi-function display — 1Start-up Display — 1Settings — 1Multi-function display warnings and indicators — 1Changing the Display — 1How to Park Using the Predicted Course Lines — 1Screen Settings — 1Driving tips — 1Moving Object Detection System (if equipped) — 1Blind Spot Warning System Operation — 1Blind Spot Warning system driving situations — 1Lane Departure Warning system operation — 1Camera Maintenance — 1Headlights — 1Fog Lights (if equipped) — 1Parking Lights and Turn Signal Lights — 1
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Refer to the "Multi-function display" section later in this chapter for more information on warnings and indicators.

antibrouillard avant (selonFront fog light
indicator (if equipped)

The front fog light indicator comes on when the front fog lights are turned on. Refer to the "Fog light switch" section later in this chapter.

sac gonflable du passagerFront passenger air bag
OFF indicator

The front passenger air bag OFF indicator (le sac gonflable) comes on and
the front passenger air bag is deactivated depending on how the front passenger seat is used.

For more information on the front passenger air bag OFF indicator, refer to the "Front passenger air bag and OFF indicator" section in the "Safety - Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint System" chapter of this manual.

(bleu)High beam indicator
(blue)

This blue indicator comes on when the high beams are on and goes off when the low beams are selected.

The high beam indicator also comes on when the passing signal is activated.

Un témoin d'anomalie qui s'allume en continu ouMalfunction indicator


A malfunction indicator that stays on or flashes while the engine is running may indicate a malfunction in the emission control system.

This same indicator may also stay on if the fuel cap is loose or missing, or if the fuel tank of your vehicle is nearly empty.

Make sure the fuel cap on your vehicle has been properly retightened and that the tank contains at least 11.4 liters (3 US gallons) of fuel.

The warning lightquelquesshould turn off after
a few driving cycles if there is no other malfunction in the emission control system.

If this indicator stays on for 20 seconds, then flashes for 10 seconds while the engine is not running, the vehicle is not ready for an emission inspection and maintenance check. Refer to the "Preparation for inspection and maintenance" section in the "Technical data and consumer information" chapter of this manual.

Operation

The malfunction indicator comes on when one of the following occurs:

  • The malfunction indicator stays on continuously - A malfunction in the emission control system has been detected. Check the fuel cap if the FUEL CAP LOOSE warning appears on the multi-function display.

    If the fuel cap is loose or missing, tighten or install it and continue driving. The indicatorquelquesshould turn off after
    a few driving cycles. If the indicatorreste
    stays on, visit a NISSAN dealer to have your vehicle inspected. It is not necessary to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.

  • The malfunction indicator light is flashing. A misfire has been detected that could damage the emission control system of your vehicle. To prevent damage to the emission control system or reduce the severity of damage:
  • do not drive faster than 72 km/h;
  • avoid sudden acceleration and deceleration;
  • avoid steep uphill grades;
  • reduce the load carried or towed by your vehicle as much as possible.

The malfunction indicator light may stop flashing and remain on. Visit a NISSAN dealer to have your vehicle inspected. It is not necessary to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.

WARNING

Continuing to drive the vehicle without having the emission control system inspected or repaired (if necessary) may affect vehicle handling, increase fuel consumption, and increase the risk of damage to the emission control system.

surmultipliée (selonOverdrive OFF indicator
(if equipped)

QR25DE: The overdrive OFF indicator lights when the overdrive OFF mode is selected.

VQ35DE: This indicator lights up and then goes off when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

QR25DE and VQ35DE: Refer to the "Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)" section in the "Starting and Driving" chapter of this manual.

Ce témoin clignote lorsque le commutateurSecurity indicator


This indicator flashes when the ignition switch is in the OFF, LOCK or ACC position.

When the security indicator is flashing, the vehicle security system is operating.

For more information, refer to the "Security System" section later in this chapter.

latéraux et des phares (vert)Side marker and headlight
indicator (green)

The side marker and headlight indicator lights when either position is selected. Refer to "Headlight and Turn Signal Switch" later in this chapter for more details.

Cet indicateur clignotera quand le système deSlip indicator


This indicator flashes when the vehicle dynamic control system or traction control is operating, to warn the driver that the vehicle's wheels will soon lose traction.

The road surface may be slippery.

(selon l'équipement)SPORT mode indicator
(if equipped)

QR25DE: This indicator lights up and then goes off when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and when SPORT mode off is selected.

Refer to the "Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)" section in the "Starting and Driving" chapter of this manual.

desTurn signal and
hazard indicators

The left or right indicator (as applicable) flashes when the turn signal control is operated.

Both indicators flash when the hazard warning switch is in the ON position.

système de contrôleVDC OFF indicator

This indicator lights when the vehicle dynamic control (VDC) switch is pressed to the OFF position. This indicates that the VDC system is turned off.

To reactivate the system, press the VDC OFF switch again or restart the engine. Refer to the "Vehicle Dynamic Control System" section in the "Starting and Driving" chapter of this manual.

The VDC indicator also lights up when you press the push-button ignition switch to the ON position. It goes off after about two seconds if the system is functioning normally. If the indicator stays on, or if it lights up at the same time as the indicatorfaites vérifierwhile driving,
have this system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

The operation of the vehicle dynamic control system may cause a slight vibration or noise when you start the vehicle or accelerate. This is normal.

Test yourself

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