2007 Nissan 350Z Owner's Manual - Page 79

tion" section of this manual. Operation The malfunction indicator light will come on in one of two ways: ¼ Malfunction indicator light 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 light should turn off after a few driving trips. If the light 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 dealer. ¼ Malfunction indicator light 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 light 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 dealer. System (TCS) off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates the TCS is not operating. This light also comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The light will turn off if the TCS is operational. When the TCS off indicator light and slip indicator light come on with the TCS turned on, this light alerts the driver to the fact that the system's fail-safe mode is operating, that is the TCS 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. 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. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light (if so equipped) The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates the VDC system and Traction Control System (TCS) are not operating. This light also comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The light will turn off if the VDC system is operational. When the VDC off indicator light and slip indi- Traction Control System (TCS) off indicator light (if so equipped) The light comes on when the Traction Control 2-16 Instruments and controls