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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)...
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Coupe models ...
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Roadster models ...
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Exterior front ...
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Exterior rear ...
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Coupe models ...
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Roadster models ...
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Exterior (NISMO models) ...
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Coupe models ...
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Roadster models ...
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Cockpit ...
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Instrument panel ...
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Meters and gauges ...
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Engine compartment ...
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VQ37VHR engine model ...
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Warning and indicator lights ...
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1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P.2-23)
2. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
3. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)
4. Tachometer (P.2-7)
5. Speedometer (P.2-6)
6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-36)
7. Vehicle information display (P.2-18)8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
9. Transmission position indicator (if so equipped)
(P.2-17)
Ð SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indica-
tor (if so equipped) (P.5-17)
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10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer control knob(P.2-6)
11. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
12. Engine oil temperature gauge (P.2-8)
13. Voltmeter (P.2-9)
14. Clock (P.2-9, P.2-26)
METERS AND GAUGES
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Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-11
Automatic Transmission (AT)
check warning light (if so
equipped)2-11
Brake warning light
2-11
Charge warning light2-12
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-12
Intelligent Key system warning
light
2-12
Low tire pressure warning light
2-13
Master warning light2-14
Seat belt warning light2-14
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-14
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-15Indicator
light Name
Page
Cruise indicator light 2-15
Exterior light indicator2-15
Front passenger air bag status
light2-15
High beam indicator light
2-15
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-15
Rear fog light indicator light (if
so equipped)2-16
Security indicator light
2-16
Soft top indicator light (Road-
ster models)2-16
SynchroRev Match mode (S-
MODE) indicator (if so
equipped)2-17
Transmission position indicator
light (if so equipped)
2-17
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
2-17
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-17
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit...
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Instrument panel ...
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Meters and gauges ...
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Speedometer and odometer ...
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Tachometer ...
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Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
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Fuel gauge ...
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Triple meter ...
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Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...
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Checking bulbs ...
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Warning lights ...
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Indicator lights ...
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Audible reminders ...
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Vehicle information display ...
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Operational indicators ...
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Warnings and alerts ...
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Maintenance indicators ...
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Trip computer ...
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Security systems ...
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Vehicle Security System ...
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NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
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Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
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Rear window defroster switch ...
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Headlight and turn signal switch ...
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Xenon headlights ...
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Turn signal switch ...
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Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...
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Horn ...
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Heated seats (if so equipped) ...
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Climate controlled seats (if so equipped) ...
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Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ...
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Power outlet ...
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Storage ...
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Instrument pocket (except for navigation system
equipped models) ...
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Cup holders ...
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Glove box ...
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Console box ...
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Rear parcel box ...
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Cargo cover (if so equipped) ...
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Windows ...
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Power windows ...
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Interior lights ...
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Map lights ...
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Interior light control switch ...
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Vanity mirror lights ...
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Cargo area courtesy light (Roadster models) ...
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Cargo light (Coupe models) ...
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Trunk light (Roadster models) ...
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1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P.2-23)
2. Fuel gauge (P.2-8)
3. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-10)
4. Tachometer (P.2-7)
5. Speedometer (P.2-6)
6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-36)
7. Vehicle information display (P.2-18)8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
9. Transmission position indicator (if so equipped)
(P.2-17)
Ð SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indica-
tor (if so equipped) (P.5-17)
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10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer control knob(P.2-6)
11. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-6)
12. Engine oil temperature gauge (P.2-8)
13. Voltmeter (P.2-9)
14. Clock (P.2-9, P.2-26)
CAUTION
. For cleaning, use a soft cloth, dam-
pened with water. Never use a rough
cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner or
any kind of solvent or paper towel
with a chemical cleaning agent.
They will scratch or cause discolora-
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2-10Instruments and controls
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightMaster warning lightRear fog light indicator light (if so equipped)
Seat belt warning light and chimeSecurity indicator light
Automatic Transmission check warning light
(if so equipped)Supplemental air bag warning lightSoft top indicator light (Roadster models)
Brake warning light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightSynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indi-
cator (if so equipped)
Cruise indicator lightTransmission position indicator (if so
equipped)
Charge warning lightExterior light indicatorTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Intelligent Key system warning lightHigh beam indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CHECKING BULBSGUID-C04DB64B-AC44-4819-B58A-A7A9F54E634FWith all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):
,or,,,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
,or,,,,,
If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display. (See
ªVehicle information displayº (P.2-18) .)
WARNING LIGHTSGUID-4CBE8FA1-A3C1-4160-BDD8-430307A19C51
orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
GUID-8A62F588-9043-44FD-BA02-00E8EAA88718When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates
the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
tance. (See ªBrake systemº (P.5-27).)
Automatic transmission check
warning light (if so equipped)
GUID-6828EAE9-482F-4B37-8FF0-56507FE3882EWhen the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the light comes on for 2 seconds. If the
light comes on at any other time, it may indicate
the transmission is not functioning properly.
Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair
the transmission.
orBrake warning lightGUID-33FDE1A6-1ABD-4F4A-A7EA-AFDD0FFF6734This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. (See ªBrake and clutch fluidº
(P.8-13) .)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re-
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WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag and curtain air bag
systems and/or pretensioner system
will not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
GUID-5A9BB12B-5478-42C2-BF85-08F700A010D9The light will blink when the VDC system or the
traction control system is operating, thus alerting
the driver that the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits. The road surface may be slippery.
When the vehicle dynamic control warning light
illuminates when the vehicle dynamic control
system is turned on, this light alerts the driver to
the fact that the vehicle dynamic control
system's fail-safe mode is operating, for example
the vehicle dynamic control 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 ªVehi-
cle Dynamic Control (VDC) systemº (P.5-29) of
this manual.
INDICATOR LIGHTSGUID-5C08865B-DCE3-4E16-93AB-6B77D32CE96B
Cruise indicator lightGUID-2461EE07-B4FE-4009-B529-37E16578538F
Cruise main switch indicator:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407This light illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light turns off when
the main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise main switch indicator light illuminates, the
cruise control system is operational. (See
ªCruise controlº (P.5-21).)
Cruise malfunction:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407If the cruise indicator light blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate the cruise
control system is not functioning properly. Have
the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. (See
ªCruise controlº (P.5-21).)
Exterior light indicatorGUID-CA4BF6C0-A5BD-4A04-95DE-903720E77D96This indicator illuminates when the headlight
switch is turned to the AUTO,
or
position and the front parking lights, instrument
panel lights, rear combination lights, license
plate lights or headlights are on. The indicator
turns off when these lights are turned off.
Front passenger air bag status lightGUID-DD654487-22A6-4A1B-9743-5306D27CD18DThe front passenger air bag status light () ,
located on the center of the instrument panel,
will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light opera-
tion, see ªNISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)º (P.1-34) of this manual.
High beam indicator lightGUID-C52945F9-7FB1-4FB4-902C-011D40C80C81This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam is
selected.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)GUID-9E78C1B0-5871-4B15-924B-0676AB904329If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
The malfunction indicator light 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
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
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.When the vehicle is stopped.
. When the ignition switch is ON.
. When the trunk is closed.
. When the shift lever is in a position other
than the R (Reverse) position.
CAUTION
Operate the soft top with the engine
running to prevent a discharged battery.
When the soft top is operating, if any of the
above conditions are discontinued or any of the
following conditions are met, the top will stop
operating.
. When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
position.
. When the vehicle moves at a speed of 3
MPH (5 km/h) or more.
. When the battery voltage is extremely low.
. When the temperature of the soft top
system becomes extremely high.
Release the operating switch, and push it again
under the above conditions until the top is fully
opened or closed. The soft top indicator light will
turn off when the top operation is completely
finished.
If the soft top indicator light illuminates with the ignition switch ON, it may indicate the electric
soft top control unit is not functioning properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible.
For more details about the electric soft top
operation, see ªSoft top (Roadster models)º
(P.3-21) .SynchroRev Match mode (S-
MODE) indicator (if so equipped)
GUID-2927619B-A346-486C-9292-AB2E7BF55DB4This indicator will illuminate when the
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) is acti-
vated. (See ªSynchroRev Match mode (S-
MODE) (if so equipped for Manual Transmission
models)º (P.5-17) .)
Transmission position indicator (if
so equipped)
GUID-FE9057C6-C578-4D43-9C37-74A0F49967B0When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the indicator shows the transmission
position.
For AT models:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407In the manual shift mode, when the transmission
does not shift to the selected gear due to the
transmission protection mode, the AT position
indicator light will blink and a buzzer will sound.
(See ªDriving the vehicleº (P.5-12) .)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsGUID-9C6EB1FE-EFF7-4C93-9787-C431A6626D02The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
GUID-1AC3BC5D-06E7-428D-99F3-6CF4B0507DE9The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic
control off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the vehicle dynamic control
system and traction control system are not
operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERSGUID-2BDE1C56-810D-4853-B8E8-5ED0D0EB85F8
Key reminder chimeGUID-78D397CE-17E1-41D9-809E-162AB8D3FE85A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position or pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left in the
Intelligent Key port. Make sure the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position, and take
the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the
vehicle.
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How to arm the vehicle security systemGUID-9247645A-1300-4C33-B34C-ED66A5E9E8E21. Close all windows.The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
4. Close all doors, hood and rear hatch/trunk. Lock all doors and trunk (Roadster models) .
The doors can be locked with the Intelligent
Key, door handle request switch, power
door lock switch or mechanical key.
5. Confirm that the security indicator light
comes on. The security indicator light stays
on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle security system is now pre-armed. After
about 30 seconds the vehicle security
system automatically shifts into the armed
phase. The security light begins to flash
once every approximately 3 seconds. If,
during this 30-second pre-arm time period,
the door is unlocked, or the ignition switch is
pushed to ACC or ON, the system will not
arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors, hood and rear hatch locked
with the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. When pushing the ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position, the system will
be released.Vehicle security system activationGUID-AD558359-78D6-4E25-91F4-A98C192340AFThe vehicle security system will give the follow-
ing alarm:
. The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
. The alarm automatically turns off after
approximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again.
The alarm is activated by:
. Unlocking the door or opening the rear
hatch without using the button on the Intelligent Key, the door handle request
switch or the mechanical key. (Even if the
door is opened by releasing the door inside
lock knob, the alarm will activate.)
. Opening the hood.
How to stop an activated alarmGUID-133FDAA4-EBA9-4769-B8EA-DF975D1E3DDDThe alarm will stop by unlocking a door by
pushing the unlock button on the Intelligent Key,
the door handle request switch or using the
mechanical key. The alarm will not stop if the
ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or ON
position.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYS-
TEM
GUID-2D5A9EF8-7A52-4FF4-ABCE-62012B07B335The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered Intelligent Key. Never leave these
keys in the vehicle.
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
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