2001 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 54

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS Engine oil pressure warning light Charge warning light Door open warning light Seat belt warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Trunk lid open warning light Low washer fluid warning light (if so equipped) or or Brake warning light Anti-lock brake warning light (if so equipped) High beam indicator light (Blue) Cruise main switch indicator light Cruise set indicator light Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) Traction control system indicator light (if so equipped) Slip indicator light (if so equipped) Low fuel warning light Overdrive off indicator light Turn signal/hazard indicator light CHECKING BULBS Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to ON without starting the engine. The following lights will come on: , or , , , , WARNING LIGHTS 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 a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop. 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 "8. 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. The following lights come on briefly and then go off: , or , If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system. Have the system repaired promptly. Charge warning light If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not functioning properly. Turn the enInstruments and controls 2-7