1999 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 50

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND CHIMES or Brake warning light Seat belt warning light Low washer fluid warning light (Canada only) or Anti-lock brake warning light Overdrive off indicator light Malfunction indicator light (emission system) Engine oil pressure warning light Turn signal/hazard indicator lights CRUISE indicator light High beam indicator light Charge warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Door open warning light Checking bulbs Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to ON without starting the engine. The following lights come on: , or , , , If the driver side seat belt is fastened the light will not come on. The following lights come on briefly and then go off: or , , 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 an authorized NISSAN dealer. 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'' section. CAUTION 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 this light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate a problem with the charging system. Turn the engine off and check the generator belt. If the belt is loose, If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the Instruments and controls 2-5