2004 Nissan 350Z Owner's Manual - Page 54

Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction. The malfunction indicator lamp may also come on steady if the fuel filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 US gallons (14 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. After a few driving trips, the lamp should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists. Operation The malfunction indicator lamp will come on in one of two ways: ¼ Malfunction indicator lamp on steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel filler cap. If the fuel filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The lamp should turn off after a few driving trips. If the lamp does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the retailer. ¼ Malfunction indicator lamp blinking - An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage: a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h). b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration. c) Avoid steep uphill grades. d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed. The malfunction indicator lamp may stop blinking and come on steady. Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the retailer. Slip indicator light The light will come on for about 1 second and go off after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. This light will blink when the vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system or the traction control system (TCS) is operating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. Traction control system off indicator light (if so equipped) After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the light will illuminate. The light will turn off in about 1 second if the traction control system (TCS) is operational. The light comes on when the traction control system (TCS) off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates the traction control system is not operating. When the traction control system off indicator light and slip indicator light come on with the traction control system turned on, this light alerts the driver to the fact that the traction control system's fail-safe mode is operating, that is the system may not be functioning properly. Have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer. If an abnormality occurs in the system, the traction control function will be canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For additional inforInstruments and controls CAUTION Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to the emission control system. 2-15