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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Description

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The MIL is located on the instrument panel.

  1. The MIL will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON without the engine running. This is a bulb check.

    If the MIL does not light up, refer to WARNING LAMPS or see MIL & DATA LINK CONNECTORS .

  2. When the engine is started, the MIL should go off. If the MIL remains on, the on baord diagnostic system has detected an engine system malfunction.
    Fig 1: Identifying Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
    G00772660Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.