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Question posted by firefighterbudd on November 5th, 2012
Why Is The Abs, Vdc Off And Slip Lights On?
Why is the abs, VDC off and slip lights on? How do I fix this problem? The 4x4 will not engage either.
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Airbags, seat belts and child restraints ...0-2 Exterior front ...0-3 Exterior rear...0-4 Passenger compartment ...0-5
Instrument panel...0-6 Engine compartment check locations ...0-8 Warning/indicator lights ...0-9
Owner's Manual - Page 9
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... (P. 2-41) Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2) Mirrors (P. 3-12) Tire pressure (P. 8-31) Flat tire (P. 6-2) Tire chains (P. 5-35) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27) Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-23) Fog light switch (P. 2-25) Tow hooks (P.6-11)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
Owner's Manual - Page 15
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning light
Name Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Automatic transmission oil temperature warning light (if so equipped) Automatic transmission park warning light ( model) Brake warning light
Page 2-10
Warning light
Name Engine oil pressure warning light 4WD warning light ( model)
Page 2-11 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-13
Indicator light
Name Automatic ...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
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... indicator lamp (MIL) Overdrive off indicator light (automatic transmission only) Security indicator light (if so equipped) Slip indicator light for models with ABLS (if so equipped)
Page 2-15 2-27
Indicator light
Name Slip indicator light for models with VDC (if so equipped) Transfer 4LO position indicator light model) ( Turn signal/hazard indicator lights Vehicle dynamic control off indicator...
Owner's Manual - Page 74
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... and turn signal switch...2-23 Headlight control switch...2-23 Daytime running light system (Canada only) ...2-24 Instrument brightness control ...2-24 Turn signal switch ...2-25 Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...2-25 Hazard warning flasher switch ...2-25 Horn ...2-26 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch...2-26 Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) ...2-27...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
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See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. Warning/indicator lights Tachometer Speedometer Fuel gauge Voltmeter
6. 7. 8.
METERS AND GAUGES
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 2-26) Shift selector lever (P. 5-12) 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-21) Climate controls (P. 4-2) Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-25) Ignition switch (P. 5-8) Tilt ...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
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... (if so equipped) 4WD shift indicator light ( model)
Slip indicator light for models with ABLS (if so equipped) Slip indicator light for models with VDC (if so equipped) Transfer 4LO position indicator light model) ( Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Door open warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
4WD warning light (
model)
Low fuel warning light
Front passenger air bag status...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
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... lever into P again and make sure that the automatic transmission P (Park) position will come on: , or , , , , The following lights come on may indicate the ABS is operational.
2-10 Instruments and controls Failure to engage the transfer position in 2WD, 4H or 4LO could result in the vehicle moving unexpectedly, resulting in serious personal...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
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... to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to the slipping drive wheel(s), giving the non-slipping wheel(s) more traction.
See "Readiness for models with VDC (if so equipped)
This indicator light will turn off indicator light (automatic transmission models only)
This light comes on steady. If the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
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... control off switch is pushed to OFF, the transfer case is disabled and the slip indicator light will turn the ignition key to 4LO or 4H. ● For manual transmission...You cannot move unexpectedly. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is not functioning properly. See "Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system" in the ON position.
The indicator light may move the transfer 4WD shift...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
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... E-lock system disengages or the switch is turned off, the VDC system will be disabled and the VDC light will turn off .
It is not, however, a motion ...VDC system will be enabled and the VDC light will illuminate when the electronic locking rear differential (E-lock) system switch (if so equipped) is depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is engaged...
Owner's Manual - Page 102
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...engaged. Using the E-Lock system when driving in these road conditions may cause unexpected movement of the vehicle during engine braking, accelerating or turning, which may result in the rear wheels slipping... the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is disabled and the VDC light illuminates when the E-Lock... The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) system is disabled and the ABS light illuminates when the E-Lock ...
Owner's Manual - Page 160
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...) ...5-27 Parking/parking on hills...5-29 Power steering ...5-30 Brake system ...5-30 Brake precautions ...5-30 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)...5-31 Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system (if so equipped) ...5-32 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ...5-32 Hill descent control system (if so equipped) ...5-34 Hill start assist (HSA) system (if so equipped...
Owner's Manual - Page 187
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...slip or move to 2WD. ● If the warning light is required, activate the E-Lock system by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) system is disabled and the ABS light... the system fully engages, the indicator light in the "Instruments and Controls" section.
Also, the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is disabled and the VDC light illuminates when the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 191
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... without anti-lock assistance. Starting and driving 5-31 Stopping distances may hear a "clunk" noise and/or feel a pulsation in increased stopping distances. If the ABS warning light illuminates during hard braking or when braking on slippery surfaces will operate to prevent each wheel from locking and sliding.
WARNING
Do not pump the...
Owner's Manual - Page 192
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...SLIP indicator in the "Instruments and controls" section.
This action is operating properly. This is normal and indicates that the ABS is similar to abrupt steering operation or by careless driving or dangerous driving practices. If 4WD mode is engaged, the ABLS system will not turn OFF, but will function even when the VDC... be turned off indicator light" in the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual - Page 193
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...VDC system is detected.
WARNING
● The vehicle dynamic control system is OFF. The ABS will flash if wheel spin is working properly. Reduce vehicle speed and be turned off. If suspension parts such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the vehicle dynamic control off indicator light..., you may not operate properly. The SLIP indicator will still operate with more than ...
Owner's Manual - Page 293
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... starting the engine ...Belt (See drive belt) ...Block heater Engine ...Booster seats ...Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). 10 Index
4WD warning light ...2-12 A Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system (if so equipped) ...5-32 Active Head Restraint ...1-5 Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) ...1-41 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air...
Owner's Manual - Page 297
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...clutch start) switch ...2-29 Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system switch ...2-28 Fog light switch ...2-25 Hazard warning flasher switch ...2-25 Headlight and turn signal switch...2-23 Headlight...wiper and washer switches ...2-22 Turn signal switch ...2-25 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...2-26 Windshield wiper and washer switch ...2-21 T Tachometer ...2-6 Temperature gauge ...
Owner's Manual - Page 298
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... Wheels and tires ...8-31 Wheel/tire size ...9-8 Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light ...2-12 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...5-3 Top tether strap child restraint ...1-25...mirror ...3-12 Vehicle dimensions and weights ...9-8 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch...2-26 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ...5-32 Vehicle identification ...9-9 Vehicle identification number (VIN)...
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