2005 Nissan 350Z Owner's Manual - Page 74

Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. Traction control system (TCS) off indicator light (if so equipped) 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. This light also comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position. The light will turn off if the traction control system (TCS) is operational. 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 a NISSAN dealer. If a malfunction occurs in the system, the traction control function will be canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For additional information, see "Traction control system (TCS)" in the "5. Starting and driving" section of this manual. control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates the vehicle dynamic control system and traction control system are not operating. This light also comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position. The light will turn off if the vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system is operational. When the vehicle dynamic control off indicator light and slip indicator light come on with the vehicle dynamic control system turned on, this light alerts the driver to the fact that the vehicle dynamic control system's fail-safe mode is operating, that is the system may not be functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. If a malfunction occurs in the system, the vehicle dynamic control system function will be canceled but the vehicle is still driveable. For additional information, see "Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system" in the "5. Starting and driving" section of this manual. 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. Slip indicator light The 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. This light also comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The light will turn off if the VDC or TCS is operational. Soft top indicator light (Roadster models) This light comes and stays on when the soft top is being operated or it is stopped before reaching a full open/close state. The light will turn off when the top is fully opened or closed. The soft top can be moved with the soft top Instruments and controls Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off indicator light (if so equipped) The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic 2-17