Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Description

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The MIL is located on the instrument panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

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 AND DATA LINK CONNECTOR .
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.