2000 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 56
2000 Nissan Maxima Manual
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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. button again. The indicator light will go off. b) If engine speed is above 4,000 rpm in a selected gear. Use D range on low friction road surfaces. If the traction control system indicator light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, have your vehicle checked by your NISSAN dealer. positions. But the system can upshift the transmission only as high as the indicated shift lever position. CHIMES Key reminder chime The chime will sound if the driver side door is opened while the key is left in the ignition switch (ignition switch is turned off). Remove the key and take it with you when leaving the vehicle. Traction control system indicator light (if so equipped) The traction control system indicator light should come on when you turn the ignition key to ON. The light will go off as you start the engine. If the indicator light does not come on or go off, have the TCS checked by your NISSAN dealer. If the light stays on or comes on when you are driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and it may not operate properly. Have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer. The traction control system indicator light may come on for the following reasons. a) If the system is turned off by pressing the button on the instrument panel, the indicator light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the Slip indicator light (if so equipped) This light will blink on when your traction control system is limiting wheel spin. Slippery road conditions may exist if the slip indicator light blinks on. If this happens, adjust your driving accordingly. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. The light will blink on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. The slip indicator light also comes on when you turn the ignition key to ON. The light will go off as you start the engine. If the light does not come on or go off, have the TCS checked by your NISSAN dealer. The traction control system operates in all transmission shift lever Light reminder chime The headlights will turn off when the front door is opened with the light switch on unless the ignition key is in the ON position. When you turn the headlight switch ON again after the lights automatically turn off and when you open the driver's door, the lights will not turn off automatically and a chime will sound instead. See the battery saver system under "Headlight switch" in this section for details. Make sure to turn the light switch off when you leave the vehicle. Seat belt warning chime The chime will sound for about 6 seconds Instruments and controls 2-11