Infiniti S51-D owner manual Or Brake warning light, Charge warning light

or Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parking brake and the foot brake systems.

Parking brake indicator:

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied.

Low brake fluid warning light:

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform the following:

1.Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. (See “BRAKE FLUID” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section.)

2.If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by an INFINITI dealer.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indicator:

When the parking brake is released and the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake warning light and the Anti-lock

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Braking System (ABS) warning light illumi- nate, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the brake sys- tem checked, and if necessary repaired, by an INFINITI dealer promptly. (See “Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light” ear- lier in this section.)

WARNING

.Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driving it could be dangerous.

.Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and/or low brake fluid level may increase your stopping dis- tance and braking will require greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.

.If the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked at an INFINITI dealer.

Charge warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the charging system is not functioning properly. Turn the engine off and check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or if the light remains on, see an INFINITI dealer immediately.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is loose, broken or missing.

Distance Control Assist (DCA) system warning light (orange; if so equipped)

This light comes on if there is a malfunc- tion in the Distance Control Assist (DCA) system.

If the warning light illuminates, park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine off, restart the engine, resume driving and turn on the DCA system again.

If it is not possible to turn on the system or the warning light stays on, it may indicate that the system is malfunctioning.