Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Malfunction indicator lamp
Description
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is located on the combination
meter.
The MIL will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON without
the engine running. This is a bulb check.
When the engine is started, the MIL should go off. If the MIL remains
on, the on board diagnostic system has detected an engine system
malfunction.
For details, refer to EC-475, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Component Function Check
1.CHECK MIL FUNCTION
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Make sure that MIL lights up.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Go to EC-475, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK DTC
Check that DTC UXXXX is not displayed.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX.
2.CHECK DTC WITH METER
Refer to MWI-38, "CONSULT-III Function (METER/M&A)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace.
3.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-42, "Intermittent Incident".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace combination meter.
NO >> Repair or replace.
Description
The ignition signal from the ECM is sent to and amplified by the power
transistor. The power transistor turns
ON and OFF the ignition coil primary circuit. This ON/OFF operation induc ...
Description
From the beginning of refueling, the air and vapor inside the fuel tank go
through refueling EVAP vapor cut
valve and EVAP/ORVR line to the EVAP canister. The vapor is absorbed by th ...
Other materials: Parking brake
WARNING
Be sure the parking brake is fully released
before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to
an accident.
Do not release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle.
Do not use the shift lever in place of
the parking brake. When parking,
be sure the parking brake ...
System malfunction
If the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system
malfunctions, it will be turned off automatically,
a chime will sound, the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system warning light
(yellow) will illuminate and the warning
message [Malfunction] will appear in the
vehicle information display.
Action to take
If ...
Precautions when starting and driving
WARNING
Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle.
Pets should also not be left alone.
They could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in ...
Ignition signal
On board refueling vapor recovery
(ORVR)