alternator NISSAN ROGUE SPORT 2021 Owners Manual

2-12Instruments and controls
.If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the
brake fluid reservoir, do not drive
until the brake system has been
checked. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
Charge warning light
If the light illuminates while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging
system is not functioning properly. Turn
the engine off and check the alternator
belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or
if the light remains on, have your vehicle
serviced immediately. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alter-
nator belt is loose, broken or miss-
ing.
orElectronic parking
brake indicator light (if so
equipped)
The electronic parking brake indicator
light indicates that the electronic parking
brake system is operating.
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the electronic parking brake
indicator light illuminates. When the en-
gine is started and the parking brake is
released, the warning light turns off.
If the parking brake is not fully released,
the electronic parking brake indicator
light remains on. Be sure that the electro-
nic parking brake indicator light has
turned off before driving. (See “Parking
brake” (P.5-27).)
If the electronic parking brake indicator
light illuminates or flashes while the
electronic parking brake warning light
or(yellow) illuminates, it may
indicate that the electronic parking brake
system is not functioning properly. Have
the system checked, and if necessary
repaired. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates if a warning message appears in
the vehicle information display.
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-19).
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
the driver and front passenger seat belts.
The light illuminates whenever the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position,
and will remain illuminated until the front
seat belts are fastened.
When the vehicle speed exceeds 10 MPH
(15 km/h), the light will blink unless the
front seat belts are securely fastened.
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the chime will sound for
about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat
belt is securely fastened.
When the vehicle speed exceeds 10 MPH
(15 km/h), the chime will sound unless the
front seat belts are securely fastened. The
chime will continue to sound for about 95
seconds until the front seat belts are
fastened.
For additional information, refer to “Seat

CAUTION
.Do not ground accessories di-
rectly to the battery terminal.
Doing so will bypass the variable
voltage control system and the
vehicle battery may not charge
completely.
. Use electrical accessories with
the engine running to avoid dis-
charging the vehicle battery.
The variable voltage control system mea-
sures the amount of electrical discharge
from the battery and controls voltage
generated by the generator.
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1. Alternator
2. Drive belt auto-tensioner
3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Air conditioner compressor
5. Water pump
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the
OFF or LOCK position before servi-
cing drive belts. The engine could
rotate unexpectedly.
1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fraying or loosen-
ess. If the belt is in poor condition or loose, have it replaced or adjusted. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
2. Have the belt condition checked reg- ularly.
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VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL SYSTEMDRIVE BELT