2003 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 60

SECURITY SYSTEMS The light comes on when the traction control off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates the traction control system is not operating. Push the traction control off switch again or restart the engine and the system will operate normally. See "Traction control" in the "Starting and driving" section of this manual. Key reminder chime A chime sounds if the driver's door is opened while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove the key and take it with you when leaving the vehicle. Light reminder chime With the ignition switch in the OFF position, a chime sounds when the driver's door is opened if the headlights or parking lights are on. Turn the headlight control switch off before leaving the vehicle. LIC0301 Turn signal/hazard indicator lights The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal switch is activated. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on. Your vehicle has two types of security systems: ● NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System-NVIS ● Vehicle security system (if so equipped) AUDIBLE REMINDERS Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it makes a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (NVIS) The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) will not allow the engine to start without the use of a registered NVIS key. 2-12 Instruments and controls