Fail-Safe Mode
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Armada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the malfunction is detected, the ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.
| Detected items | Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit | Engine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the following condition. CONSULT displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM. | |
| Condition | Engine coolant temperature decided (CONSULT display) | |
| Just as ignition switch is turned ON or START | 40°C (104°F) | |
| Approx. 4 minutes or more after engine starting | 80°C (176°F) | |
| Except as shown above | 40 - 80°C (104 - 176°F) (Depends on the time) | |
| When the fail-safe system for engine coolant temperature sensor is activated, the cooling fan operates while engine is running. | ||