1997 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 13

1997 Nissan Maxima Manual

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or 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 greater 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. 2. If the brake fluid level is correct: Have the warning system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Anti-lock brake warning light (If so equipped) Turn signal/hazard indicator lights The light flashes when the turn signal switch lever or hazard switch is turned on. If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate there is something wrong with the anti-lock portion of the brake system. Have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer. However if the light illuminates while starting the engine, it does not indicate a system malfunction. If an abnormality occurs in the system, the anti-lock function will cease but the ordinary brakes will continue to operate normally. If the light comes on while you are driving, contact your NISSAN dealer for repair. High beam indicator light (Blue) This light comes on when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected. Cruise indicator light The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system. If the light flickers while the engine is running, it may indicate there is something wrong with the cruise control system. Have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer. Overdrive off indicator light This light comes on when the overdrive switch is pushed to the "OFF " position. However when the ignition key is in the "ON" or "START" position and the overdrive switch is not in the "OFF " position, the light will illuminate for about 2 seconds and then turn off. This means the system is operational. Key reminder buzzer The buzzer 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. Light reminder buzzer A buzzer will sound when the driver side door is opened if the light switch is turned on 1-8

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°
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
greater 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.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct:
Have
the
warning
system
checked
by
a
NISSAN dealer.
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light (If so
equipped)
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate there is something
wrong with the anti-lock portion of the brake
system. Have the system checked by your
NISSAN dealer. However if the light illumi-
nates while starting the engine, it does not
indicate a system malfunction.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function will cease but the ordinary
brakes will continue to operate normally.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact your NISSAN dealer for repair.
Overdrive off indicator light
This light comes on when the overdrive switch
is pushed to the “OFF
” position.
However when the ignition key is in the “ON” or
“START” position and the overdrive switch is
not in the “OFF
” position, the light will
illuminate for about 2 seconds and then turn
off. This means the system is operational.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
High beam indicator light
(Blue)
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam is
selected.
Cruise indicator light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the
light flickers while the engine is running, it may
indicate there is something wrong with the
cruise
control
system.
Have
the
system
checked by your NISSAN dealer.
Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer 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.
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer will sound when the driver side door
is opened if the light switch is turned on
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