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370Z Warning Lamps

Here you will find information on the Dash Warning Lamps and what they mean.

Warning Lamp Self Test

With 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 Equiped)

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The following lights come on briefly and then go off (if so equipped):

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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 displayed on the vehicle information display.

Warning Lamp Meanings

Lamp Lamp Name Description


Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

When 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 assistance.

Automatic transmission check warning light (if so equipped)

When 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.



Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parking brake and the foot brake systems.

Parking brake indicator:

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied.

Low brake fluid warning light:

When 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.
  2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning light

If the light comes on 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, see a NISSAN dealer immediately.

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.

Intelligent Key system warning light

After the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds and then turns off.

This light warns of a malfunction with the electrical steering lock system or the Intelligent Key system.

If the light comes on while the engine is stopped, it may be impossible to free the steering lock or to start the engine. If the light comes on while the engine is running, you can drive the vehicle. However in these cases, contact a NISSAN dealer for repair as soon as possible.

Low tire pressure warning light

Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors 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 pushed ON, 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.

When the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The low tire pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire pressure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the recommended 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.

TPMS malfunction:

If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute when the ignition switch is pushed ON. The light will remain on after the 1 minute. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Master warning light

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the master warning light illuminates if any of the following are displayed on the vehicle information display:

  • No key warning
  • Low fuel warning
  • Low washer fluid warning
  • Parking brake release warning
  • Door/rear hatch open warning
Seat belt warning light and chime

The light and chime remind you to fasten seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, and will remain illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime will sound for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.

The seat belt warning light for the front passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is not fastened when the front passenger’s seat is occupied. For 5 seconds after the ignition switch is in the ON position, the system does not activate the warning light for the front passenger.

Supplemental air bag warning light

After pushing the ignition switch to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light will illuminate. The air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the front air bag, side air bag and curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner system are operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag and curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner system need servicing, and your vehicle must be taken to your nearest NISSAN dealer.

  • The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
  • The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
  • The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.

Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental Restraint Systems and/or the pretensioner seat belt may not function properly.

Transmission position indicator (if so equipped)

When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the indicator shows the transmission position.

Cruise indicator light

Cruise main switch indicator:

This 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.

Cruise malfunction:

If 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.

Front passenger air bag status light

The front passenger air bag status light will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be OFF depending on how the front passenger seat is being used.

High beam indicator light

This light comes on when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected.

Malfunction Indicator Light

If the malfunction indicator light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction.

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 system malfunction exists.

If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission control system inspection/maintenance test.

Operation:

The malfunction indicator light will come on in one of two ways:

  • Malfunction indicator light on steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. The light should turn off after a few driving trips. If the light does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
  • Malfunction indicator light blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system.

To reduce or avoid emission control system damage:

  1. Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h).
  2. Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
  3. Avoid steep uphill grades.
  4. If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.

The malfunction indicator light may stop blinking and remain on.

Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.

Rear fog light indicator light (if so equipped)

The rear fog light indicator light illuminates when the rear fog light is on.

Security indicator light

The light blinks when the ignition switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function indicates the security system equipped on the vehicle is operational.

If the security system is malfunctioning, this light will remain on while the ignition switch is in the ON position.

Slip indicator light

This indicator will blink when the VDC system or the traction control system is operating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its traction limits.

SynchroRev match mode (S-MODE) indicator (if so equipped)

This indicator will illuminate when the SynchroRev match mode (S-MODE) is activated.

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

The light flashes when the turn signal switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

The 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. When the vehicle dynamic control off indicator light and slip indicator light come on with the vehicle dynamic control system 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 an abnormality occurs in the system, the vehicle dynamic control system function will be canceled but the vehicle is still driveable.

Soft top indicator light (Roadster models)

This light illuminates when the soft top is being operated or it is stopped before reaching a full open/close state. When the top is fully opened or closed, the light will turn off. The light blinks if the vehicle is driven while the soft top is not fully opened or closed. Be sure to fully open or close the soft top when driving the vehicle.

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.


Vehicle Information Display

INDICATORS FOR OPERATION

Image Indicator Meaning
Engine start operation indicator

This indicator appears when the selector lever is in the P (Park) position.

This indicator means that the engine will start by pushing the ignition switch with the brake pedal depressed.

Steering lock release malfunction indicator

This indicator appears when the steering wheel cannot be released from the LOCK position.

If this indicator appears, push the push-button ignition switch while lightly turning the steering wheel right and left.

Key insertion indicator

This indicator appears when the key needs to be inserted into the key port.

If this indicator appears, insert the key into the key port in the correct direction.

Key removal indicator

This indicator appears when the driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position and the key placed in the key port. A key reminder chime also sounds.

If this indicator appears, remove the key from the key port and take it with you when leaving the vehicle.

NO KEY warning

This warning appears in either of the following conditions.

No key inside the vehicle:

The warning appears when the door is closed with the key left outside the vehicle and the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position. Make sure that the key is inside the vehicle.

Unregistered key:

The warning appears when the ignition switch is pushed from the LOCK position and the key cannot be recognized by the system. You cannot start the engine with an unregistered key. Use the registered key.

SHIFT “P” warning

This warning appears when the ignition switch is pushed to stop the engine with the selector lever in any position except the P (Park) position.

If this warning appears, move the selector lever to the P (Park) position or push the ignition switch to the ON position.

An inside warning chime will also sound.

“PUSH” warning

This warning appears when the selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position with the ignition switch in the ACC position after the SHIFT “P” warning appears.

To push the ignition switch to the OFF position, perform the following procedure:

SHIFT “P” warning >(Move the selector lever to “P”) > PUSH warning > (Push the ignition switch > ignition switch position is turned to ON) > PUSH warning > (Push the ignition switch > ignition switch position is turned to OFF)

Key battery discharge indicator

This indicator appears when the key battery is running out of power.

If this indicator appears, replace the battery with a new one.

Engine start operation indicator (Manual Transmission models)

This indicator means that the engine will start by pushing the ignition switch with the clutch pedal depressed.

“Time to rest” indicator

This indicator appears when the set “time to rest” indicator activates. You can set the time for up to 6 hours.

Door/rear hatch open warning (ignition switch is in the ON position)

This warning appears if any of the doors and/or the lift gate are open or not closed securely. The vehicle icon indicates which door is open on the display.

Low fuel warning

This warning appears when the fuel level in the tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches the empty (E) position.

Low outside temperature warning

This warning appears if the outside temperature is below 378F (38C). The warning can be set not to be displayed.

Parking brake release warning

This warning appears when the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) and the parking brake is applied.

SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE)warning

This warning appears if a system malfunction occurs. When the warning appears, the SMODE function will not operate, but the manual transmission will operate normally and driving can be continued. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Low washer fluid warning

This warning appears when the washer tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary.

Engine oil replacement indicator

This indicator appears when the set time comes for changing the engine oil. You can set or reset the distance for changing the engine oil.

Oil filter replacement indicator

This indicator appears when the set time comes for replacing the oil filter. You can set or reset the distance for replacing the oil filter.

Tire replacement indicator

This indicator appears when the set time comes for replacing tires. You can set or reset the distance for replacing tires.

“OTHER” indicator

This indicator appears when the set time comes for replacing items other than the engine oil, oil filter and tires. You can set or reset the distance for replacing the items.


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