steering NISSAN NOTE 2006 Owners Manual

LEFT-HAND DRIVE (LHD) MODELS
1) Headlight, dimmer and turn signal switch
(P. 2-16)
2) Steering wheel switches*
Steering wheel
switch* (P. 4-38)
Audio control switch* (P. 2-3
3) Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights
(P. 2-2, 2-7)
4) Driver air bag/Horn (P. 1-11, 2-19)
5) Steering wheel switches*
Cruise control* (P. 5-18)
Speed limiter* (P. 5-15)
6) Windscreen wiper and washer switch (P. 2-13)
7) Audio system* (P. 4-10)
Navigation system**
Storage area* (P. 2-22)
8) Centre console storage box (P. 2-22)
Audio jack socket (AUX)* (P. 4-34)
Storage area* (P. 2-22)
9) Centre vent (P. 4-2)
10)Front passenger air bag (P. 1-11)
11)Glove box opening (P. 2-21)
12)Side vent (P. 4-2)13)Front passenger air bag deactivate switch
(P. 1-15)
14)Front passenger seat belt warning light/Front
passenger air bag indicator light (P. 1-5, 1-14)
15)Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-19)
16)Cup holders (P. 2-22)
17)Power outlet (P. 2-20)
18)Heater and air conditioning control panel (P. 4-2,
4-8)
19)Ignition switch or ignition knob* (P. 5-6, 5-7)
20)Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P. 3-12)
21)Fuse box cover (P. 8-21)
22)ESP OFF switch* (P. 5-30)
23)Bonnet lock release lever (P. 3-10)
24)Fuel filler lid opener lever (P. 3-11)
25)Headlight aiming control switch (P. 2-18)
26)Outside mirror control* (P. 3-12)
See the page indicated in parentheses for oper-
ating details.
* where fitted
** Refer to the separate NISSAN Connect, Audio
with Navigation Owner’s Manual.
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RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (RHD) MODELS
1) Side vent (P. 4-2)
2) Glove box opening (P. 2-21)
3) Front passenger air bag (P. 1-11)
4) Storage area (P. 2-22)
5) Centre vent (P. 4-2)
6) Audio system* (P. 4-10)
Navigation system**
Storage area* (P. 2-22)
7) Centre console storage box (P. 2-22)
Audio jack socket (AUX)* (P. 4-34)
8) Headlight, dimmer and turn signal switch
(P. 2-16)
9) Steering wheel switches*
Steering wheel
switch* (P. 2-3)
Audio control switch* (P. 4-38)
10)Driver air bag/Horn (P. 1-11, 2-19)
11)Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights
(P. 2-2, 2-7)
12)Ignition switch or ignition knob* (P. 5-6, 5-7)
13)Windscreen wiper and washer switch (P. 2-13)
14)Steering wheel switches*
Cruise control* (P. 5-18)
Speed limiter* (P. 5-15)15)Outside mirror control* (P. 3-12)
16)Fuel filler lid opener lever (P. 3-11)
17)Bonnet lock release lever (P. 3-10)
18)Headlight aiming control switch (P. 2-18)
19)ESP OFF switch* (P. 5-30)
20)Fuse box cover (P. 8-21)
21)Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P. 3-12)
22)Heater and air conditioning control panel (P. 4-2,
4-8)
23)Power outlet (P. 2-20)
24)Cup holders (P. 2-22)
25)Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-19)
26)Front passenger seat belt warning light/Front
passenger air bag indicator light (P. 1-5, 1-14)
27)Front passenger air bag deactivate switch
(P. 1-15)
See the page indicated in parentheses for oper-
ating details.
* where fitted
** Refer to the separate NISSAN Connect, Audio
with Navigation Owner’s Manual.
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•The air bag warning light remains on after ap-
proximately 7 seconds.
•The air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
•The air bag warning light does not come on at
all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS) and/or pre-tensioner seat belt
may not function properly. It must be checked and
repaired.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you in-
form the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat belt sys-
tem and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section
contains important information concerning the driver
and front passenger air bags, side air bags, curtain
air bags and pre-tensioner seat belt system.
Front air bag system:this system can help cushion
the impact force to the face and chest of the driver
and front passenger in certain frontal collisions.
NOTE
It is possible to disable the front passenger air
bag. See “Front passenger air bag indicator light”
later in this section for further details.
Side air bag system:this system can help cushion
the impact force to the chest area of the driver and
front passenger in certain side impact collisions.
The side air bag is designed to inflate on the side
where the vehicle is impacted.
Curtain air bag system (where fitted):this system
can help cushion the impact force to the head of
occupants in the front and rear outer seating posi-
tion. Curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the
side where the vehicle is impacted.
SRS is designed tosupplementthe crash protec-
tion provided by the driver and front passenger seat
belts and isnot designed to substitutethem. Seat
belts should always be correctly worn and the driver
and front passenger seated a suitable distance away
from the steering wheel, instrument panel and front
door finishers. For additional information, see “Seat
belts” earlier in this section.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON or
START position, the air bag warning light illumi-nates. The air bag warning light will turn off after
approximately 7 seconds if the system is opera-
tional. See “Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
sectionfor further details.
The air bag will operate only when the ignition
switch is in the ON or START position.
WARNING
Driver and front passenger air bags.
•The air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the
event of a side impact, rear impact, roll over,
or lower severity frontal collision. Always wear
your seat belts to help reduce the risk or se-
verity of injury in various kinds of accidents.
•The seat belts and the air bags are most ef-
fective when you are sitting back and upright
in the seat. Air bags inflate with great force. If
you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting
sideways or out of position in any way, you
are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash
and may also receive serious or fatal injuries
from the air bag if you are up against it when
it inflates.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (air bag system)
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WARNING
•Never let children ride unrestrained or extend
their hands or face out of the window. Do not
attempt to hold them on your lap or in your
arms. Some examples of dangerous riding
positions are shown in the previous illustra-
tions.
•Children may be severely injured or killed
when the supplemental front air bags or
supplemental side air bags inflate if they are
not properly restrained. Preteens and children
should be properly restrained in the rear seat
if possible.
•Also, never install a child restraint in the front
seat without first deactivating the front pas-
senger air bag. An inflating supplemental front
air bag could seriously injure or kill your child.
For additional information, see “Child
restraints” later in this section.
WARNING
Side and curtain air bags (where fitted)
•The side and curtain air bag ordinarily will not
inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear
impact or lower severity side collision. Always
wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or
severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.
•The seat belts, side and curtain air bags are
most effective when you are sitting well back
and upright in the seat. Side and curtain air
bags inflate with great force. Do not allow any-
one to place hands, legs or face near the side
and curtain air bags. Do not allow anyone sit-
ting in the front seat to extend their hand out
of the window or lean against the door.
•When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto
the seatback of the front seat. If the side air
bag inflates, the occupant may be seriouslyinjured. Be especially careful with children,
who should always be properly restrained.
•Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks.
They may interfere with side air bag inflation.
AIR BAG SYSTEM
NOTE
For an overview see “Air bag system” in the “0. Il-
lustrated table of contents” section.
Front air bags
The driver’s air bag is located in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger’s air bag is
mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. The
air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity
frontal collisions, although they may inflate if the
forces in another type of collision are similar to those
of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not
inflate in certain frontal collisions. Conclusions
should not be drawn on the air bag’s operation ac-
cording to the vehicle’s state.
When the supplemental front air bags inflate, a fairly
loud noise may be heard, followed by a release of
smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indi-
cate a fire. However, care should be taken not to
inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those
with a history of a breathing condition should get
fresh air promptly.
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Sit upright and well back
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Sit upright and well back
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Side and curtain air bags (where fitted)
The supplemental side air bags are located in the
outside of the seatback of the front seats. The
supplemental curtain air bags are located in the roof
side trims. The supplemental side air bags and cur-
tain air bags are designed to inflate in higher sever-
ity side collisions, although they may inflate if the
forces in another type of collision are similar to those
of a higher severity side impact. They are designed
to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.
They may not inflate in certain side collisions. Ve-
hicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an indica-
tion of proper supplemental side air bag operation.
When the supplemental side air bag and curtain air
bag inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, fol-
lowed by a release of smoke. This smoke is not
harmful and does not indicate a fire. However, care
should be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irri-
tation and choking. Those with a history of a breath-
ing condition should get fresh air promptly.Supplemental side air bags, along with the use of
seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on the
chest of the front occupants. Curtain air bags help
to cushion the impact force to the head of occu-
pants in the front and rear outer seating positions.
They can help save lives and reduce serious inju-
ries. However, an inflating side air bag and curtain
air bag may cause abrasions or other injuries.
Supplemental side air bags and curtain air bags do
not provide restraint to the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright, and as far as
is practical, away from the side air bag. Rear seat
passengers should be seated as far away as practi-
cal from the door finishers and side roof rails. The
side air bags and curtain air bags inflate quickly in
order to help protect the front occupants. Because
of this, the force of the side air bag and curtain air
bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the
occupant is too close to, or is against, these air bag
modules during inflation. The side air bag and cur-
tain air bag will deflate quickly after the collision is
over.
WARNING
•Directly after inflation, several air bag system
components will be hot. Do not touch them;
you may severely burn yourself.
•No unauthorised changes should be made to
any components or wiring of the air bag sys-
tem. This is to prevent accidental inflation of
the air bag or damage to the air bag system.
•Tampering with the air bag system may result
in serious personal injury. Tampering includes
making changes to the steering wheel and
the instrument panel assembly by placing ma-
terial over the steering pad and above the
dashboard, or by installing additional trim ma-
terial around the air bag system.
•Do not attach any objects to the steering
wheel pad or to the instrument panel. Objects
attached to the steering wheel pad and in-
strument panel may become dangerous pro-
jectiles and cause injury if the air bag inflates.
•Work on and around the air bag system should
be done by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop. Installation of electrical equipment
should be done by a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop. The yellow SRS wiring har-
nesses* should not be modified or discon-
nected. Unauthorised electrical test equip-
ment and probing devices should not be used
on the air bag system.
* SRS wiring harnesses are covered with yellow
insulation either just before the harness con-
nectors or on the complete harness, for an
easy identification.
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COMBINATION METER DISPLAY
(LCD)
1.The TRIP button/Steering wheelswitch*
toggles between:
Twin trip odometer setting
TRIP computer setting
2.Clock setting/Oil change schedule setting*
switchA.Clock display
B.Cruise control/Speed limiter display
For further information see “Speed limiter” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section and
“Cruise control system” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.
C.Outside temperature display
D.Odometer/distance to oil change information*
E.Twin trip odometer/Trip computer mode*
F.Oil level status (HR16DE or K9K engine
equipped models only)
*where fitted
NOTE
The LCD display information comes on only when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
ODOMETER/TWIN TRIP ODOMETER
Odometer
jD
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle
has been drivenjD.
Twin trip odometerjE
The twin trip odometer records the distance of indi-
vidual trips.
The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed in
jE
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.Changing the display:
Press the TRIP button/Steering wheel
switch
to change the display as follows:
TripA⇒TripB⇒Trip Computer modes (where fit-
ted)
Resetting the trip odometer:
In the Trip A or Trip B mode, press the TRIP button/
Steering wheel
switch for more than 1 second
to reset the trip odometer to zero.
TRIP COMPUTER (where fitted)
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, modes of the trip computer can be selected by
pressing the TRIP button/Steering wheel
switch.
The following modes can be selected:
•Distance to empty
•Average fuel consumption
•Average speed
•Journey time
Distance to emptym(km or mls)
The distance to empty provides an estimation of the
distance that can be driven before refuelling. The
range is constantly being calculated, based on the
amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel
consumption.
The distance to empty includes a low range warning
feature: when the fuel level is low, the distance to
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empty is automatically selected and the digits blink
in order to draw the driver’s attention. Press the
TRIP button/Steering wheel
switch if you wish
to return to the mode that was selected before the
warning occurred.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the distance
to empty will display
along within a
flashing mode.
Average fuel consumption (l/100 km or
mpg)
The average fuel consumption mode shows the av-
erage fuel consumption since the last reset. The dis-
played average fuel consumption can be reset by
pressing the TRIP button/Steering wheel
switch for more than 1 second.
Average speed (km/h or MPH)
The average speed mode shows the average ve-
hicle speed since the last reset. The displayed aver-
age speed can be reset by pressing the TRIP but-
ton/Steering wheel
switch for more than 1
second.
Journey timem
The journey time mode shows the time since the last
reset in minutes and seconds. The displayed time
can be reset by pressing the TRIP button/Steering
wheel
switch for more than 1 second.
Trip computer reset
Pushing the TRIP button/Steering wheelswitch for more than 3 seconds will reset all modes
except Trip A and distance to empty.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
The outside temperature function provides a displayjC of the outside temperature (ºC) when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The display of positive temperatures is unsigned
(blank), negative temperatures are prefixed with a
minus sign.
Low temperature warning
Above 4°C the display remains steady.
The display will flash to indicate a low outside air
temperature, and the possibility of icy or slippery
road conditions:
•When the outside temperature drops between
–3°C and 3°C.
•When starting the vehicle below –3°C.
The temperature display will not flash:
•After approximately 20 seconds, when starting
the vehicle and the outside temperature is below
–3°C.
•When the outside temperature rises from below
–3°C into the range between –3°C and 3°C.
•While driving, when the outside temperature
drops below –3°C.CAUTION
Even if the display is not flashing, there is no
guarantee that the road is free of hazards caused
by inclement weather.
NOTE
The outside air temperature sensor is located at
the front of the vehicle. At low speeds the sensor
can be affected by engine heat, heat reflected
from the road surface and exhaust from other
vehicles, these influences can cause the display
to be inaccurate. To compensate, the outside air
temperature display is designed to react slowly
to increasing temperatures, but quickly to falling
temperatures.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INFORMATION
(where fitted)
When the ignition is turned to the ON position, dis-
tance to oil change informationand oil level sta-
tus are displayed on the LCD displayjE in the fol-
lowing order:
– Distance to oil change (with a wrench symbol
)
– Oil level status (“Oil Good” or “Oil Lo”)
Only for models with HR16DE or K9K engine.
For details, see “HR16DE or K9K engine oil level
status” later in this section.
After the oil level status (where fitted), the LCD dis-
play switches to the last twin trip odometer/trip com-
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puter (where fitted) mode that was displayed before
the ignition switch was turned to the Acc, “OFF” or
LOCK position.
HR16DE or K9K engine oil level status
The Oil level status provides specific information
regarding the engine oil level.
If the oil level is sufficient, “Oil Good” is displayed
for approximately 10 seconds. If the oil level is low,
“Oil Lo” blinks for approximately 30 seconds in or-
der to draw your attention on necessary action.
G.Oil level 5 (Max)
H.Oil level 1 (Min)
A short press on the TRIP button/Steering wheel
switch during the “Oil Good” or “Oil Lo” mode
displays an approximate oil level indication between
jG /Max orjH /Min.
In the case of a low engine oil level, see “Engine oil”
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
for the proper engine oil refilling procedure.
Oil change schedule set-up
It is possible to adjust the interval distance to oil
change by pressing the Clock setting/Oil change
schedule setting switch
j2 for 3 seconds while the
wrench symboland the distance to oil change
are displayed. The symbol and distance display will
start flashing and the display shows the current in-
terval. Press the switch
j2 again to increase the
interval distance. Each step increases the interval
distance by 1,000 km (500 miles). The interval dis-
tance can be set up to 63,000 km (31,500 miles)
after which the display returns to zero.
If no further action is made, the display returns to oil
level status mode and the new interval is set.
If the interval distance is set to 0, the display will
skip the distance to oil change information and
wrench symbol display mode and will directly dis-
play the oil level status (“Oil Good” or “Oil Lo” –
HR16DE or K9K engine equipped models only). In
order to return to the distance to oil change informa-
tion and wrench symbol display mode, press the
Clock setting/Oil change schedule setting switch
j2 for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition
switch has been turned to the ON position, and
adjust the distance to oil change schedule as previ-
ously described.
See the Warranty Information & Maintenance Book-
let for the appropriate interval distance to oil change.CAUTION
•The oil level should be checked regularly. Op-
erating with an insufficient oil level can dam-
age the engine and such damage is not cov-
ered by the warranty.
•NISSAN recommends checking the oil level
every 5,000 km (3,000 miles).
DIGITAL CLOCKjA
The clock function at the top of the LCD displayj2
provides a clock display when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
12/24 hour setting
Briefly pressing the Clock setting/Oil change sched-
ule setting* switchj2 will toggle between the 12
and 24 hour modes. Note that when the clock dis-
plays 0:01 in the 24 hour mode and is changed to
the 12 hour mode, the display will show 12.01 AM.
Hour setting
Pressing the Clock setting/Oil change schedule set-
ting switchj2 for 3 seconds or more will initialise
the clock adjustment procedure.
The hour setting mode is indicated by the hour dig-
it(s), the colon and AM or PM (in the 12 hour mode)
flashing at a certain frequency. Each activation of
the switch
j2 changes the time by 1 hour.
The display will show AM or PM in the 12 hour
mode and will change at midday and midnight. If the
j2 switch is not pressed for 5 seconds or more, the
clock changes to minutes setting mode.
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Air bag warning light (red)Ignition knob warning light (red)Overdrive off indicator light (AT models)
(orange)
Brake warning light (red)NATS security indicator light (red)Rear fog light indicator light (orange)
Charge warning light (red)Seat belt warning light (red)SLIP indicator light (orange)
Door open warning light (red)Intelligent Key warning light (red)/Intelligent
Key indicator light (green)Front fog light indicator light (green)
Engine coolant temperature warning light
(red – HOT)Anti-lock Braking System warning light
(orange)Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
Engine oil pressure warning light (red)Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) off
indicator light (orange)Turn signal/hazard indicator light (green)
Malfunction warning (light) and Water in fuel
filter warning light (red)/Malfunction indicator
(light) (orange)Diesel particulate filter warning light (orange)High beam indicator light (blue)
Electrically Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
warning light (red)Glow plug indicator light (Diesel engine)
(orange)
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the handbrake, fasten
the seat belts and turn the ignition switch to the ON
position without starting the engine.
The following lights will come on:
,,,
The following lights (where fitted) come on briefly
and then go off:
,,(red),,,,,,,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a burned-
out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system.
Have the system repaired promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
Air bag warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON or START
position, the air bag light will illuminate for approxi-
mately 7 seconds and then turn off. This means the
system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the air bag
systems and pre-tensioner seat belt need servicingand your vehicle must be taken to the nearest
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
•The air bag warning light remains on after ap-
proximately 7 seconds.
•The air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
•The air bag warning light does not come on at
all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS) and/or pre-tensioner seat belt
may not function properly.
For additional details on the air bag system, see
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in a safe area, stop the engineimmediatelyand call
a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
CAUTION
•Running the engine with the engine oil pres-
sure warning light on could cause serious
damage to the engine.
•The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level.
See “Engine oil level information (where fitted)” ear-
lier in this section and “Engine oil” in the “8. Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section for further details
on engine oil level.
Malfunction indicator/warning
(light)
Malfunction indicator (MI) (light) (orange):
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, the MI light illuminates. This means the system
is operational.
If the Malfunction Indicator comes on steady or
blinks (where fitted) while the engine is running, it
may indicate an engine control system malfunction.
Malfunction indicator on steady:
An engine control system malfunction has been de-
tected. Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
Malfunction indicator blinking (where fitted):An engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the engine control system.
To reduce or avoid engine control system damage:
•Do not drive at speeds above 70 km/h (43
MPH).
•Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
•Avoid steep uphill grades.
•If possible, reduce the load being carried or
towed.
The MI may stop blinking and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having the
engine control system checked and repaired as
necessary could lead to poor driveability,
reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to
the engine control system, which may affect your
warranty coverage.
Incorrect setting of the engine control system may
lead to non-compliance of local and national emis-
sion laws and regulations.
Malfunction warning (light) (red) (where fitted):
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, the malfunction warning light illuminates. This
means the system is operational.If the Malfunction warning comes on steady while
the engine is running, it may indicate an engine con-
trol system malfunction.
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having the
engine control system checked and repaired as
necessary could lead to poor driveability,
reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to
the engine control system, which may affect your
warranty coverage.
Water in fuel filter warning light (Diesel engine)
(red) (where fitted):
If the warning light remains on or flashes irregularly
while the engine is running, there may be water in
the fuel filter. Should this happen, have the system
inspected by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Failure to drain the water from the fuel filter can
cause serious damage to the engine. Contact a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
Electrically Power Assisted
Steering (EPAS) warning light
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, the EPAS warning light illuminates. This means
the system is operational.
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