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