1998 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 55

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

belt is loose, broken, missing or if the light

remains on, see your NISSAN dealer immedi-

ately.

Do not continue driving if the belt is

loose, broken or missing.

Door open warning light

This light comes on when any of the doors

and/or rear window are not closed securely

while the ignition key is ON.

Seat belt warning light and

buzzer

The light and buzzer remind you to fasten seat

belts. The light illuminates whenever the igni-

tion key is turned to ON, and will remain

illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is fas-

tened. At the same time, the buzzer will sound

for about six seconds unless the driver’s seat

belt is securely fastened.

See “Seat belts” in the “1. Seats, restraints and

supplemental air bag systems” section for pre-

cautions on seat belt usage.

Supplemental air bag warning

light

When the ignition key is in the ON or “START”

position, the supplemental air bag light will

illuminate for about 7 seconds and then turn

off. This means the system is operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the

supplemental air bag needs servicing and your

vehicle must be taken to your nearest autho-

rized NISSAN dealer.

1. The supplemental air bag light does not

come on and remain on for 7 seconds and

then go off as described above.

2. The supplemental air bag light flashes in-

termittently or remains on. (after 7 seconds)

3. The supplemental air bag light does not

come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemen-

tal Restraint System may not function properly.

For additional details on the Supplemental Air

Bag System, see Section 2.

If the supplemental air bag warning light

is on, it could mean that the supplemen-

tal air bag system will not operate in an

accident.

Low washer fluid warning

light (For Canada)

This light comes on when the washer fluid in

the washer tank is at a low level. Add washer

fluid as necessary. See “Window washer fluid”

in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section.

or

Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parking brake

and the foot brake systems.

Parking brake indicator:

The light comes on when the parking brake is

applied.

Low brake fluid warning light:

When the ignition key is in the ON position, the

light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light

comes on while the engine is running, stop the

vehicle and perform the following:

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Instruments and controls

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