2011 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 90

section.) Operation: The malfunction indicator light will come on in one of two ways: . Malfunction indicator light on steady - An emission control system and/or CVT malfunction has been detected. Check the fuelfiller cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and light continue to drive the vehicle. The should turn off after a few driving trips. If the light does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. Malfunction indicator light blinking - An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage: a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h). b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration. c) Avoid steep uphill grades. d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed. The malfunction indicator light may stop blinking and remain on. Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. Slip indicator light This light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface may be slippery. CAUTION Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system and/or CVT system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to the emission control system. Turn signal/hazard indicator lights The light flashes when the turn signal switch lever or hazard switch is turned on. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates that the VDC system is not operating. When the VDC off indicator light and slip indicator light come on with the VDC system turned on, this light alerts the driver to the fact that the VDC system's fail-safe mode is operating, for example the VDC system may not be functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. If a malfunction occurs in the system, the VDC system function will be canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For additional information, see "VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM" in the "5. Starting and driving" section of this manual. . Overdrive off indicator light The overdrive off indicator light illuminates when the overdrive off mode is selected. For additional information, see "CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)" in the "5. Starting and driving" section of this manual. 2-16 Instruments and controls