2001 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 20

light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational. If any of the following system conditions occur, the supplemental air bag and pretensioner seat belt systems need servicing and should be taken to an authorized NISSAN dealer: The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds. WRS0062 Repair and replacement procedure The supplemental air bag modules are designed to inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light remains illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair and replacement of the supplemental air bag system should be done only by an authorized NISSAN dealer. To ensure long-term functioning, the supplemental air bag system must be inspected 10 years after the date of manufacture noted on the certification label located on the driver side door jamb pillar. When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the supplemental air bag system and related parts should be pointed out to the person conducting the maintenance. The ignition key must always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle. The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently. The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all. Under these conditions, the Supplemental Restraint System (supplemental air bag or pre-tensioner seat belt systems may not function properly. It must be checked and repaired. WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the supplemental air bag or pre-tensioner seat belt systems will not operate in an accident. SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits of the supplemental air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt systems. The circuits monitored by the supplemental air bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit, the supplemental air bag modules, pre-tensioner seat belts and all related wiring. When the ignition key is in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warning Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-13