1997 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 11

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT AND BUZZER or warning light Seat belt warning light Low washer fluid warning light Anti-lock brake warning light Engine oil pressure warning light CRUISE indicator light Supplemental air bag warning light Turn signal/hazard indicator light High beam indicator light (blue) Charge warning light Door open warning light or Overdrive off indicator light or Malfunction indicator light (MIL) 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 The following lights come on briefly and then go off: or , , If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the system repaired promptly. 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 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 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 1-6