warning NISSAN TITAN 2017 2.G Repair Manual

CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual for
immediate action required.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters 0 (Empty) . The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips. the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
● For additional information, refer to
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.
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To return to the main menu selections, scroll to
“EXIT” and press ENTER.
Engine oil
The engine oil menu item allows the user to set a
maintenance reminder at a specific interval. To
set the reminder, press the ENTER button when
“ENGINE OIL” is shown. Using the
but-
tons, set the desired interval to receive a mainte-
nance reminder.
To reset the mileage, press and hold the ENTER
button for approximately 1 second.
To return to the main menu selections, scroll to
“EXIT” and press ENTER.
For additional information, refer to “Maintenance
schedules” in the “Maintenance and schedules”
section of this manual.
Oil filter
The oil filter menu item allows the user to set a
maintenance reminder at a specific interval. To
set the reminder, press the ENTER button when
“OIL FILTER” is shown. Using the
but-
tons, set the desired interval to receive a mainte-
nance reminder.
To reset the mileage, press and hold the ENTER
button for approximately 1 second.
To return to the main menu selections, scroll to
“EXIT” and press ENTER. For additional information, refer to “Maintenance
schedules” in the “Maintenance and schedules”
section of this manual.
Rotation
The rotation menu item allows the user to set a
maintenance reminder at a specific interval. To
set the reminder, press the ENTER button when
“ROTATION” is shown. Using the
but-
tons, set the desired interval to receive a mainte-
nance reminder.
To reset the mileage, press and hold the ENTER
button for approximately 1 second.
To return to the main menu selections, scroll to
“EXIT” and press ENTER.
For additional information, refer to “Maintenance
schedules” in the “Maintenance and schedules”
section of this manual.
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, includ-
ing tire pressure checks. For additional
information, refer to “Changing wheels
and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of
this manual. Many factors including tire
inflation, alignment, driving habits and
road conditions affect tire wear and when
tires should be replaced. Setting the tire
replacement indicator for a certain driving
distance does not mean your tires will last
that long. Use the tire replacement indica-
tor as a guide only and always perform
regular tire checks. Failure to perform
regular tire checks, including tire pressure
checks could result in tire failure. Serious
vehicle damage could occur and may lead
to a collision, which could result in serious
personal injury or death.
Other
The other menu item allows the user to set a
maintenance reminder at a specific interval to
check various other maintenance items (ie. air
filter, brakes, coolant) . To set the reminder, press
the ENTER button when “OTHER” is shown.
Using the
buttons, set the desired inter-
val to receive a maintenance reminder.
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To reset the mileage, press and hold the ENTER
button for approximately 1 second.
To return to the main menu selections, scroll to
“EXIT” and press ENTER.
For additional information, refer to “Maintenance
schedules” in the “Maintenance and schedules”
section of this manual.
Units
The units menu item allows the user to change
the trip computer units to US or METRIC. To
select the units, press the ENTER button when
desired unit is shown.
To return to the main menu selections, scroll to
“EXIT” and press ENTER.
4WD error
The “4WD ERROR” message appears in the
center of the trip computer when there is a mal-
function with the 4–wheel drive system. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “4–Wheel Drive
(4WD) warning light” in this section.
4WD tires
The “4WD TIRES” message appears in the cen-
ter of the trip computer when there is a large
difference in wheel rotation. If this messages
appears, switch the vehicle into 2WD mode. For
additional information, refer to “Using 4–Wheel
Drive (4WD)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
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4–Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
(if so equipped)Low fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
(if so equipped)
orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Automatic Transmission check warning lightMalfunction warning light (red) (if so equipped)Hill descent control system ON indicator light
(if so equipped)
Automatic Transmission oil temperature
warning lightMaster warning light (if so equipped)Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (yellow)
(For Gas engines only)
Automatic Transmission park warning light
(model)NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light
(if so equipped)Security indicator light
orBrake warning lightP position selecting warning light
(if so equipped)Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
Charge warning lightPassenger seat belt warning lightSlip indicator light
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning light
(if so equipped)Supplemental air bag warning lightTOW mode ON indicator light
Door open warning light (if so equipped)Water in Fuel warning light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Driver seat belt warning light and chimeElectronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) sys-
tem ON indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
Engine oil pressure warning lightEngine start operation indicator light (if so
equipped)
Low DEF warning light (if so equipped)Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the ignition switch
in the ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on:
,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on
briefly and then go off:
or,,or,
,,,,,ATP
If any light does not come on or operate in a way
other than described, it may indicate a burned-
out bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service. Some indicators and warnings are also displayed
on the vehicle information display between the
speedometer and tachometer. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.
WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
4–Wheel Drive (4WD) warning
light (if so equipped)
The 4WD warning light comes on when the key
switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the
engine is started.
If the engine or vehicle is not functioning properly,
the warning light will either remain illuminated or
blink. For additional information, refer to “Using 4–Wheel Drive (4WD)” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
CAUTION
●
If the warning light comes on or blinks
during operation, have your vehicle
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
● Do not drive on dry hard surface roads
in the 4H or 4LO position. If the 4WD
warning light turns on when you are
driving on dry hard surface roads:
– in the 4H position, shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD.
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– in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle,move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position with the brake pedal de-
pressed, and shift the 4WD shift
switch to 2WD.
● If the warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service as
soon as possible.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates and
then turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
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. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally but without anti-lock assistance. For
additional information, refer to “Brake system” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Automatic Transmission checkwarning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on for about 2 seconds.
If the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the automatic transmission system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
Automatic Transmission oil temperature warning light
This light comes on when the automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature is too high. If the light comes
on while driving, reduce the vehicle speed as
soon as safely possible until the light turns off.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the A/T
oil temperature warning light is on may
damage the automatic transmission.
Automatic Transmission parkwarning light (
model)
WARNING
● If the 4WD mode indicator is OFF or the
ATP warning light is ON, this indicates
that the automatic transmission P
(Park) position will not function and
could result in the vehicle moving unex-
pectedly, causing serious personal in-
jury or property damage. Always set the
parking brake. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Using 4–wheel drive
(4WD)” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
● If the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P (Park) po-
sition will not function and the transfer
case is in neutral.
● When parking, always make sure that
the 4WD shift indicator light illuminates
and the parking brake is set. Failure to
engage the transfer position in 2WD, 4H
or 4LO could result in the vehicle mov-
ing unexpectedly, resulting in serious
personal injury or property damage.
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●Shift the 4WD switch into the 2WD, 4H
or 4LO position again to turn off the ATP
warning light when the shift lever to the
P position and the ATP warning light is
ON. (Before shifting the 4WD switch
into the 4LO position, move the shift
lever to the N position once, shift the
shift lever into P again and make sure
the ATP warning light is OFF.)
This light indicates that the automatic transmis-
sion parking function is not engaged. If the trans-
fer control is not secured in any drive position
while the shift lever is in the P (Park) position, the
transmission will disengage and the drive wheels
will not lock.
orBrake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the parking
brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed 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 ve-
hicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional information, re-
fer to “Brake fluid” in the “Do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
WARNING
●Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it
to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driv-
ing it could be dangerous.
● Pressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort and pedal travel. ●
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 that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the ABS warning light illumi-
nate, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the brake system checked and, if
necessary, repaired. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Avoid
high-speed driving and abrupt braking. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Anti-lock Braking Sys-
tem (ABS) warning light” in this section.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not func-
tioning properly. Turn the engine off and check
the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken,
missing, or if the light remains on, have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
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CAUTION
●Do not ground electrical accessories di-
rectly to the battery terminal. Doing so
will bypass the variable voltage control
system (if so equipped) and the vehicle
battery may not charge completely. For
additional information, refer to “Vari-
able voltage control system” in the “Do-
it-yourself” section of this manual.
● Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
warning light (if so equipped)
For additional information, refer to the “Titan Die-
sel Owner’s Manual”.
Door open warning light (if soequipped)
This light comes on when any of the doors are not
closed securely while the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Driver seat belt warning lightand chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belt. The light illuminates whenever the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position and remains illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is
fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds for
about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
For additional information, refer to “Seat belts” in
the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual.
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 engine
immediately, and call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause se-
rious damage to the engine almost imme-
diately. Such damage is not covered by
warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it
is safe to do so.
Low DEF warning light (if so
equipped)
For additional information, refer to the “Titan Die-
sel Owner’s Manual”.
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches 0
(Empty) . There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches 0
(Empty) .
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS that moni-
tors the tire pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about 1 second
and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
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A “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
also appears in the vehicle information dis-
play (if so equipped) .
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure of all four tires to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label located
in the driver’s door opening. The low tire
pressure warning light does not automati-
cally turn off when the tire pressure is ad-
justed. After the tire is inflated to the rec-
ommended pressure, the vehicle must be
driven at speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h) to
activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire
pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
For vehicles with a vehicle information display,
the “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning ap-
pears each time the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position as long as the low tire pressure
warning light remains illuminated.
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section, “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” and “In case of emergency” sections of
this manual.TPMS malfunction
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position. The light will remain on
after 1 minute. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
For additional information, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section and “Tire pressure” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
WARNING
●
Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufac-
turer for the possible influences before
use.
● If the light does not illuminate with the
ignition switch placed in the ON posi-
tion, have the vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. ●
If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se-
rious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could result
in serious personal injury or death.
Check the tire pressure for all four tires.
Adjust the tire pressure to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure show on
the Tire and Loading Information label
located in the driver’s door opening to
turn the low tire pressure warning light
OFF. If the light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pressure,
a tire may be flat or the TPMS may be
malfunctioning. If you have a flat tire,
replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible. If no tire is flat and all tires are
properly inflated, have the vehicle
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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●Since the spare tire is not equipped with
TPMS, when a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure warn-
ing light will flash for approximately
1 minute. The light will remain on after
1 minute. Have your tires replaced
and/or TPMS system reset as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for these services.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
● The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 mph (25 km/h), the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
● Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Malfunction Warning Light
(red) (if so equipped)
If this warning light illuminates this indicates ei-
ther the coolant temperature is above a critical threshold or the exhaust temperatures are above
a critical threshold. When illuminated this lamp
indicates the need to stop the engine as soon as
it can be safely done. The engine must remain
shut down until the engine can be repaired. For
additional information, refer to the “Titan Diesel
Owner’s Manual”.
CAUTION
●
Continuing vehicle operation without
proper servicing of the engine control
system could lead to poor driveability,
reduced fuel economy, and damage to
the engine control system, which may
affect the vehicle’s warranty coverage.
● Failure to drain the water from the fuel
filter can cause serious damage to the
engine. It is recommended that you con-
tact a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
Master warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when various vehicle infor-
mation display warnings appear.
● No key warning
● Low fuel warning
● Low windshield-washer fluid warning ●
Parking brake release warning
● Door open warning
● Loose fuel cap warning
● Check tire pressure warning
● 4WD error (if so equipped)
● Front & rear tire size differences (if so
equipped)
NISSAN Intelligent Key®
warning light (if so equipped)
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds
and then turns off. This light illuminates or blinks
as follows:
● The light blinks in yellow when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key left outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
● The light blinks in green when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power. Replace
the battery with a new one. For additional
information, refer to “Battery” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
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