alternator NISSAN MAXIMA 1998 A32 / 4.G Owners Manual

Engine oil pressure warning light
Low washer fluid warning light (if so
equipped)
Turn signal/hazard indicator light
Charge warning light
or
Brake warning light
High beam indicator light (Blue)
Door open warning light
or
Anti-lock brake warning light
(if so equipped)
Cruise indicator light
Seat belt warning light
Low fuel warning light
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)
Supplemental air bag warning light
Overdrive off indicator light
CHECKING BULBSApply the parking brake and turn the ignition
key to ON without starting the engine. The
following lights will come on:
,
or
,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then
go off:
or
,
,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-
trical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engineimmediatelyand call a NISSAN dealer
or other authorized repair shop.
The oil pressure warning light is not de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level.See ªEngine
oilº in the ª8. Do-it-yourselfº section.
Running the engine with the oil pressure
warning light on could cause serious
damage to the engine almost immedi-
ately. Turn off the engine as soon as it is
safe to do so.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate that there is something
wrong with the charging system. Turn the
engine off and check the alternator belt. If the
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND BUZZERS
Instruments and controls
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ENGINE
Model VQ30DE
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 60É
Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.66 x 2.886 (93.0 x 73.3)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 182.33 (2,988)
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6*
Idle speed rpm
See the emission control label on
the underside of the hood. Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm
CO percentage at idle speed [No air] %
Spark plugStandard PFR5G-11
Service option PFR4G-11, PFR6G-11
Spark plug gap in (mm) Ð
Camshaft operation Timing chain
Alternator belt size
Width x Length in (mm) 0.8409 x 43.11 (21.36 x 1,095)
The spark ignition system of this vehicle
meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regula-
tions.
TI1009-A
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical and consumer information
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