1998 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 50

brake system checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer. WARNING ● 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. ● Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and/or low brake fluid level may increase your stopping distance and braking will require greater pedal effort as well as greater pedal travel. ● If the brake fluid 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. pressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard. or Anti-lock brake warning light (if so equipped) Overdrive off indicator light (Automatic transmission models only) This light comes on when the overdrive switch is pushed to the OFF position. If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate something is wrong with the anti-lock portion of the brake system. Have the system checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer. Turn off the engine, and start it again by slowly turning the ignition key (quickly doing so may cause the ABS light to stay on when there is nothing wrong). If the light stays on, have the system checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer. If an abnormality occurs in the system, the anti-lock function ceases, but the regular braking system continues to operate. If the light comes on while you are driving, contact an authorized NISSAN dealer for repair. Turn signal/hazard indicator lights The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal switch is activated. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on. High beam indicator light This light comes on when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected. Cruise indicator light This light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system. If the CRUISE indicator blinks, have the system checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer. Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it makes a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake pedal is de- Instruments and controls 2-7