1996 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 12

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND CHIMES or Brake warning light Low washer fluid warning light (For Canada) or Anti-lock brake warning light (if so equipped) Cruise indicator light (if so equipped) Air bag warning light (if so equipped) Seat belt warning light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights High beam indicator light (Blue) Charge warning light Door ajar warning light (if so equipped) O/D OFF Overdrive off indicator light Malfunction indicator light Engine oil pressure warning light Low fuel warning light (if so equipped) Checking bulbs Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to ON without starting the engine. The following lights will come on: , or , , or , , circuit in the electrical system. Have the system repaired promptly. ''Engine oil'' in the ''Do-it-yourself operations'' section. CAUTION Running the engine with the oil pressure warning light on could cause serious damage to the engine. Engine oil pressure warning light This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop. The oil pressure warning light is not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. See 1-5 If equipped, the following lights come on briefly and then go off: , O/D OFF, or Charge warning light If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate a problem with the charging system. Turn the engine off and check the generator belt. If the belt is loose, If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a burned-out bulb or an open