1999 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 51

engine off and check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or if the light remains on, see your NISSAN dealer immediately. supplemental air bag systems" section for precautions on seat belt usage. If the seat belt warning light blinks, there may be something wrong with the pre-tensioner seat belt. In this case, the pre-tensioner will not operate properly. Have it checked by your NISSAN dealer. For additional information, see "Supplemental restraint system" in the "1. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems" section. flashes intermittently or remains on (after 7 seconds). ¼ The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all. Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental Restraint System may not function properly. For additional information, see "Supplemental restraint system" in the "1. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems" section. 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 are not closed securely while the ignition key is ON. Supplemental air bag warning light After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light will illuminate. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if 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 authorized NISSAN dealer. ¼ The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on and remain on for 7 seconds and then go off as described above. ¼ The supplemental air bag warning light Seat belt warning light and chime The light and chime remind you to fasten seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition key is turned to ON, and will remain illuminated until the driver's seat belt is fastened. (When the ignition key is turned to ON with the driver's seat belt fastened, the light will illuminate for about 7 seconds and then go off.) At the same time, the chime will sound for about 6 seconds unless the driver's seat belt is securely fastened. See "Seat belts" in the "1. Seats, restraints and If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the supplemental air bag or supplemental side air bag system (if so equipped) will not operate in an accident. Low washer fluid warning light (if so equipped) This light comes on when the washer tank fluid 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 2-8 Instruments and controls