1997 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 15

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2. If the brake fluid level is correct: Have the warning system checked by a NISSAN dealer. High beam indicator light (Blue) This light comes on when the headlight high beam is on, and goes out when the low beams are selected. oil" in the "Do-it-yourself operations" section. ¼ Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed. ¼ Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped could increase your stopping distance and braking will require greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel. ¼ If the level is below the MINIMUM mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked at a NISSAN dealer. Seat belt reminder light The light and buzzer remind you to fasten seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition key is turned to "ON", and will remain illuminated until the driver's seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the buzzer will sound for about six seconds unless the driver's seat belt is securely fastened. Refer to "Seat belts" in the "Pre-driving checks and adjustments" section for precautions on seat belt usage. Running the engine with the oil pressure warning light on could cause serious damage to the engine almost immediately. Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so. Charge warning light If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is something wrong with the charging system. Turn the engine off and check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or if the light remains on, see your NISSAN dealer immediately. 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 "Engine 1-10

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2. If the brake fluid level is correct:
Have
the
warning
system
checked
by
a
NISSAN dealer.
°
Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the
nearest
service
station
for
re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed.
°
Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped could increase your
stopping distance and braking will
require greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
°
If the level is below the MINIMUM
mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do
not drive until the brake system has
been checked at a NISSAN dealer.
High beam indicator light
(Blue)
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on, and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
Seat belt reminder light
The light and buzzer remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the igni-
tion key is turned to “ON”, and will remain
illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is fas-
tened. At the same time, the buzzer will sound
for about six seconds unless the driver’s seat
belt is securely fastened.
Refer to “Seat belts” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section for precautions on
seat belt usage.
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 de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level.
See “Engine
oil” in the “Do-it-yourself operations” section.
Running the engine with the oil pressure
warning light on could cause serious
damage to the engine almost immedi-
ately. Turn off the engine as soon as it is
safe to do so.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate that there is something
wrong with the charging system. Turn the
engine off and check the alternator belt. If the
belt is loose, broken, missing or if the light
remains on, see your NISSAN dealer immedi-
ately.
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