If the anti-theft light is on, but not blinking, that signifies that the anti-theft system is armed, and ready to use. When it is activated, it will blink, and the vehicle will not start unless the correct key is used,...
Hello, if you don't hear the motor even try to work, you may want to check the fuses. If you hear the motor and it moves in small increments, you may want to try closing the sunroof by activating the...
Hey there, it sounds like you may have an issue with fuel getting to the engine. The most likely cause of this is a failed fuel pump or a clogged fuel filter. With these conditions, I would recommend having a...
We recommend a full drain for any amount of contamination, but if you have put in 2 litres or less of diesel in a petrol car (less than 5% of a full tank) and then fill up your remaining tank...
Fuel Used is one of the many settings that the driver information center (DIC) can display. While on this setting, the DIC will show you how much fuel has been used since the last Fuel Used reset. To reset the...
The instrument panel storage is located on top of your instrument panel, and offers extra storage space. At the front of the instrument panel storage is a handle: pull upwards on this handle to open the storage compartment. When you’re...
The average vehicle speed feature is displayed on the multi-information display, and shows you the average speed that your vehicle has been moving at since the last reset. To view the average vehicle speed, press the display button on the...
It sounds like one of your cables is corroded or shorted out. If the connection is not strong between the alternator and battery the car will die while driving and be unsafe. Until the repair is performed, caution is recommended....
While your radio is set for decent audio performance across a wide range of music and entertainment types, you might find that you need to adjust the sound depending on your preferences and on the type of music in question....
When talking about your alignment, you may hear terms like camber, caster, or toe. These are all angles that are built into your suspension that affect the way that your vehicle drives, handles, and how the tires wear. Over time...
This may be happening for a a few different reasons such as a faulty oil pressure gauge in your dash, too much oil in the motor or clogged oil passages. I would start by checking the oil in the motor...
Hello, you say your radiator went out so i am assuming that the radiator was leaking and the car overheated at one point. Water was probably added to top up the system so the car is drivable. If I am...
Your Altima is equipped with a front and rear defroster. While the front defroster is tied into your car’s air conditioning and heating system, and operated from the air conditioner control panel, the rear defroster is not. To...
Hello. This is a common problem in both Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs of that year. The safety system requires pushing on the brake to start the vehicle, so the problem is likely that the brake switch on the...
While the passenger front and rear seat belts can be used in Vehicle Sensitive mode, they can also be used in Automatic Locking mode. This provides you with better security for child car seats and booster seats, and can be...
Hi. The common problem with dash lights going out is a power inverter malfunction. The only fix is to replace the whole dashboard. I would check the fuses for the dash lights first and if they are okay, the problem...
There are two ways to tune your radio to a specific station: Press and hold down the fast-forward or rewind button. Doing so will stream through all of the radio stations; when you get to the station you would...
The cruise control light is located on the instrument panel, and can appear in three different ways: When the cruise control light is white, the system is set, but not currently active. When the cruise control light is green,...
The average speed feature shows you how fast you have been driving, on average, since the last trip resets. When Trip A and Trip B are reset, the average speed is reset as well. To view the average speed, press...
Hi there. The Check Engine Light is a warning system that illuminates when an OBD-II error code is triggered. There are literally hundreds of possible reasons why the Check Engine will light up. In most cases, this is caused by...
The lane change signal feature flashes the turn signal three times to let surrounding drivers know that you are changing lanes. To use this feature, pull up or push down on the turn signal level and immediately release.
The emergency trunk release is an important safety feature that can help you if you are ever stuck in the trunk. The emergency release hangs from the top of the trunk, and glows in the dark. If you are ever...
Look under the dashboard for the alarm reset button and try and hold it in when you turn on the ignition switch. If this does not work, then try turning on the ignition the hold button in and turn off...
Your car has four-wheel disc brakes, which means that each wheel has a rotor and brake pads. There are no drum brakes on your car. In addition, your pads have what are called “audible wear indicators” or “squealers”. These...
Locking up your car is vital for security, but what if you lock your keys in the car? We’ve all done it (or come very close). Thankfully, your car offers some important forms of lockout protection to help ensure you...
