Headlight system error nissan

Nissan Headlight System Fault Warning Message Explained

Interestingly, your vehicle dashboard works as a messenger for the vehicle to bring into your attention anything that’s happening with the system. Any error indicated on the screen should never be ignored and promptly resolved. Headlight system is an essential part of a vehicle which works to ensure safety of yourself and others on the road. A bad headlight that is not illuminating the road may fetch not only accidents but also a heavy penalty for driving against standard driving conditions.

Usually when a headlight system stops working due to any reason, a warning message is shown up on the instrument cluster of your vehicle and indicates the error most probably happened with the DRLs. Before identifying if these are really DRLs that caused this malfunction, it is important to know and understand how the headlight system actually works.

How does the headlight system in Nissan work?

The basic purpose of headlights is to illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle to alert other drivers on the road for your car. It is a basic safety feature added since ever in vehicles to make them safe for the road users. These headlights use halogens, LEDs and xenons bulbs: halogen (which is based on the technology that has been around for decades), xenon (which uses newer technology to create longer-lasting, brighter light) and LED, which is the newest, most energy-efficient type of automotive light. Although the latest LED bulbs are widely used for daytime running lights on new cars that me be used as headlights as well. Headlights are mainly powered by the vehicle’s electrical system and can be toggled with a high and low beam.

Possibly there could be a myriad of reasons to look for, when you’ve got this error message on your dashboard but the most common cause is the failure of the bulb which in case is the DRLs.

Possible Causes:

• Just like any other electronic component, a bulb can complete its life over a period of time and needs to be replaced so first of all, check the bulb and if you find it burnt out from inside then a simple replacement of the bulb will fix this issue. Type of bulb installed depends on the type and style of the vehicle.
• A blown Fuse may be a good reason to cause this failure. Electrical system that is responsible for the functioning of headlights has fuses and when any of them are blown out, it will prevent the headlights from working. You can check for a blown fuse by simply switching between high and low beams.
• Usually only one side of the headlight fails but if you find it at both sides then checking a relay is not a bad idea. A bad relay is a part of the electrical system and may not get enough power to illuminate the headlights. In this case, the relay needs to be replaced.
• A bulb socket can become dirty or contaminated by disconnecting the contact between the electrical system and socket. The most common symptom would be one headlight not working.
• A headlight switch enables you to turn on and control the headlights. If it is not working properly it means you cannot turn the headlights on the car and it is required that you replace the headlight switch immediately to avoid any dangerous driving conditions.
• Sometimes, if moisture sits in the headlight it can hamper the performance of the bulb. The fog created by the moisture can stop proper emission of light from the bulb. Remove moisture if you could find any.

Can I fix this error at home?

Usually this problem resolves with the replacement of DRLs or entire headlight assembly / unit but if you want to save your dollars and don’t want to purchase a new component, you can try a hack at home to bypass this error. All you will need is a jumper wire which you can make yourself if you don’t have one already.

Then you need to find and remove the main plug that goes to the headlight and shorten its two pins. Grab black wire and yellow wire which is a canbus and shorten them by making a little u clip of jumper wire. By doing this we just bypass the resistance of those LED DRLs and once these pins are shortened and the jumper wire is plugged in, the computer will not be able to detect any problem with the system and the issue will be resolved.

After doing this, you can turn on the headlights, and check if a message appears. Hopefully you won’t find it there anymore. However, if this trick doesn’t work for you and your vehicle then you should go for the replacement option.

In most of the replacement cases, it is DRLs or LED bulbs which need replacement that’s again not much difficult and you could try at home if you are confident with your automotive knowledge and skills or else you can take your vehicle to the dealer. But in case of a headlight system failure you might need to replace the entire headlight unit. It is better that you contact an expert mechanic to correctly diagnose the problem for you. You can find a store such as xenons4u where you can purchase the replacement parts as well as installation and replacement services at a reasonable price.

This entry was posted in Warning Messages on July 29, 2021 by Xenons4u Team .

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Headlight system error nissan

Post by Bobby220481 » Sun Apr 12, 2020 9:06 pm

I have a Nissan Qashqai 2014 Tekna 1.6 dci. I have headlight system fault on my dash. The right headlight light is not working. All other lights on that side (daytime, side, main beam etc) are working. I have been told by my garage (not main dealer) that it is full LED (no bulbs). So I will require a new headlight / ignitor. A new headlight is over £450 plus fitting, so you can understand I am stressed about this. Has anyone had this issue before, is there a fuse that could have blown? I’ve only owned the car at the start of March, and the first time it was driven in the dark I got this fault. It was brought privately and the previous owner is denying any knowledge fault. I would appreciate any help on this.

Post by DaveBerlin » Mon Apr 13, 2020 6:30 am

Post by gloucester » Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:34 am

Welcome to this forum.

Yes, a J11 Tekna will have LED bulbs — and yes you have to replace the whole headlight.

Has your garage actually tested the headlight? i.e. put a 12V feed onto the relevant tag on the light? You need to know whether the headlight has actually failed.

If so check the connections. There may be a dodgy one somewhere.

However since you’re asking about the fuses, it suggests they haven’t even tested it. I’d go elsewhere and get it looked at properly.

I can’t remember which fuse is for the headlights.

2018 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 — 2018 Yamaha MT-07

Post by gloucester » Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:41 am

This Russian site suggests all lights on each side are on one large fuse — diagram at bottom:

2018 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 — 2018 Yamaha MT-07

Post by gloucester » Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:43 am

2018 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 — 2018 Yamaha MT-07

Post by calnorth » Mon Apr 13, 2020 8:58 am

The LED HI/LO lamp system is as shown below. Are you reporting a HI Beam fault?

There is no single fuse for either LH or RH headlamp. So its a case of checking voltages that appear on the RH Headlamp Unit connector from the Module IPDM when the driver selects HI/LO beam. Headlamp commanded ON will be 9 to 16 volts and thats the 1st place to check. Very little of this system is repairable on site.

IPDM = Intelligent Power Distribution Module.

From NISSAN QQ Repair Docs:
Diagnostic Error Code could be — B20CF HEADLAMP (HI) RH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
This code if present indicates a short to ground and to which the sensing circuit has disabled power to the RH LED HI switching unit. Will be the same effect on LO beam if similarly faulty but slightly different Error Code.

POSSIBLE CAUSE
Harness or connector
Front combination lamp RH internal circuit
LED [Headlamp (HI)]
LED headlamp control module
Harness
IPDM E/R

Post by gloucester » Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:24 am

2018 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 — 2018 Yamaha MT-07

Post by gloucester » Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:30 am

There are of course lots on eBay but the problem would be getting one that isn’t damaged — e.g. brokens brackets — as most seem to be.

I think all LED headlights fitted to J11 models should be the same but you’ll need to check carefully that they are actually matching. Some mention «black inner» implying there are at least two types? Anyone care to comment?

2018 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 — 2018 Yamaha MT-07

Post by Bobby220481 » Mon Apr 13, 2020 5:20 pm

Thanks guys for all your post and suggestions. My phone has been playing up today, kept getting a error message. So if I don’t get back straight away, it’s probably my phone messing up.

It was booked in with Nissan at the start of this month for a diagnostic, but it was cancelled by them due to the coronavirus situation.

The current headlight has not been tested, and secondhand headlights in good condition are over £300. So I think I will have to go down the dealer route, as I will get a warranty and some kind of comeback in the future if something else fails. The second hand option is too risky as no warranty, and no guarantees that it will work. So I am unfortunately forced into a dealer situation. Just really sad that I’m going to spend all this money on a car that I have just recently purchased. Also worried that Nissan will really make the bill high, but I have no choice at the moment. The only good thing in all of this is the 6 month MOT extension. Which gives me a bit of time.

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Nissan Kicks (2018 year). Instruction — part 8

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

1. No Key Detected

2. Key Battery Low

4. Shift to Park

5. Engine start operation (for Continu-

models) (if so equipped)

6. Engine start operation for Intelligent

Key system (if I-Key battery level is low)

7. Release Parking Brake

9. Door/liftgate Open

10. Tire Pressure Low — Add Air (if so

11. TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so

12. Alarm — Time for a break? (if so

13. Power will turn off to save the battery

14. Power turned off to save the battery

15. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights

16. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s

17. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)

18. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator (if so

19. Malfunction (if so equipped)

20. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse

21. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so

22. Steering lock release malfunction indi-

cator (if so equipped)

23. Illumination indicator

24. Transmission Shift Position indicator (if

26. Outside Temperature Display

27. Low Outside Temperature

28. Oil and Filter

32. Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)

33. Sport mode indicator (if so equipped)

This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is left outside the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.

For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.

Key Battery Low

This indicator illuminates when the Intelli-
gent Key battery is running out of power.

If this indicator illuminates, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Battery replacement” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.

I-Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual

After the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, this light comes on for a period
of time and then turns off.

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The I-Key System Error message warns of
a malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem. If the light comes on while the engine
is stopped, it may be impossible to start
the engine.

If the light comes on while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
in these cases, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

This warning illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the OFF position and the shift
lever is not in the P (Park) position. Also, a
chime sounds when the ignition switch is
in the OFF position.

If this warning illuminates, move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position and start the
engine.

Engine start operation (for Continu-
ously Variable Transmission (CVT) mod-
els) (if so equipped)

This indicator appears when the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position.

This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with

the brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine directly in any position of the
ignition switch.

Engine start operation for Intelligent
Key system (if I-Key battery level is low)

This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the In-
telligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.

If this appears, touch the ignition switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing
the brake pedal. For additional information,
refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dis-
charge” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.

Release Parking Brake

This warning illuminates in the message
area of the vehicle information display
when the parking brake is set and the ve-
hicle is driven.

This warning illuminates when the fuel level
in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as
soon as it is convenient, preferably before
the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty). There

will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge needle reaches 0
(Empty).

This warning illuminates when a door or
the liftgate has been opened.

Tire Pressure Low — Add Air (if so
equipped)

This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pres-
sures of all four tires to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For additional
information, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.

TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)

This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with your TPMS. If this warning comes

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on, have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

Alarm — Time for a break? (if so
equipped)

This indicator appears when the driver en-
ables the Timer Alert function within the
Driving Assistance settings and the se-
lected set time is expired. The time is based
on ignition on time and can be set up to six
hours.

Power will turn off to save the battery

This message appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display after a period of time if the
ignition switch is in the ON position and if
the vehicle is in P (Park). For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Push-button ignition
switch positions” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.

Power turned off to save the battery

This message appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned off. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Push-button ig-
nition switch positions” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights

This warning appears when the headlights
are left in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.

Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual

This warning illuminates when there is an
error with the system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.

Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)

This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.

For additional information, refer to “Cruise
control” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator (if
so equipped)

This indicator shows when the BSW system
is engaged.

For additional information, refer to “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

Malfunction (if so equipped)

This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
not functioning properly:

∙ Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

∙ Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

∙ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse

This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. For
additional information, refer to “Extended
storage switch” in this section.

CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)

This warning illuminates when there is a
problem with the CVT system. If this warn-
ing comes on, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

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Steering lock release malfunction indi-
cator (if so equipped)

This indicator appears when the steering
lock cannot be released.

If this indicator appears, push the ignition
switch while lightly turning the steering
wheel right and left.

This indicator shows the illumination ad-
justment of the instrument panel. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Instrument
brightness control” in this section.

Transmission Shift Position indicator (if
so equipped)

This indicator shows the transmission shift
position.

High Coolant Temp: See Owner’s Manual

This warning appears when the tempera-
ture of the engine coolant is too high. Stop
the vehicle in a safe location as soon as
possible. Avoid quick starting or abrupt ac-
celeration. When the warning turns off, the
vehicle can be driven.

If the warning appears again soon after it
turns off, have the vehicle checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.

Outside Temperature Display

The outside temperature display appears
in the center region of the vehicle informa-
tion display.

Low Outside Temperature

This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The tempera-
ture can be changed to display in Celsius or
Fahrenheit. For additional information, re-
fer to “Settings” in this section.

This indicator appears when the customer
set distance comes for changing the en-
gine oil and filter. You can set or reset the
distance for checking or replacing these
items. For scheduled maintenance items
and intervals, refer to the “Maintenance and
schedules” section of this manual.

This indicator appears when the customer
set distance is reached for replacing tires.
You can set or reset the distance for replac-
ing tires.

The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, includ-
ing tire pressure checks. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Changing wheels and
tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual. Many factors including tire
inflation, alignment, driving habits and
road conditions affect tire wear and when
tires should be replaced. Setting the tire
replacement indicator for a certain driv-
ing distance does not mean your tires will
last that long. Use the tire replacement
indicator as a guide only and always per-
form regular tire checks. Failure to per-
form regular tire checks, including tire
pressure checks could result in tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to a collision, which could result
in serious personal injury or death.

This indicator appears when the customer
set distance is reached for checking or re-
placing maintenance items other than the
engine oil, oil filter and tires. Other mainte-
nance items can include such things as air
filter or tire rotation. The distance for
checking or replacing the items can be set
or reset.

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Front Radar Obstruction (if so
equipped)

This warning appears when there is a radar
obstruction detected. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.

Side Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)

This message appears when the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW) or Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) systems become unavailable
because a radar blockage is detected. For
additional information, refer to “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.

Sport mode indicator (if so equipped)

A small “S” appears to the right of the Trans-
mission Shift Position indicator in the ve-
hicle information display when the Sport
mode is engaged.

Activate the Sport mode by pressing the
switch on the shift lever while the shift lever
is in the D (Drive) position.

For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.

Your vehicle may have three types of secu-
rity systems:

∙ Vehicle security system

∙ NISSAN Anti-Theft System

∙ NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM

The vehicle security system provides visual
and audible alarm signals if someone
opens the doors or liftgate when the sys-
tem is armed. It is not, however, a motion
detection type system that activates when
a vehicle is moved or when a vibration oc-
curs.

The system helps deter vehicle theft but
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
theft of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents in all situations. Always secure your
vehicle even if parking for a brief period.
Never leave your keys in the vehicle, and
always lock the vehicle when unattended.
Be aware of your surroundings, and park in
secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.

Many devices offering additional protec-
tion, such as component locks, identifica-
tion markers, and tracking systems, are
available at auto supply stores and spe-
cialty shops. A NISSAN dealer may also offer
such equipment. Check with your insur-
ance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various theft protection
features.

How to arm the vehicle security
system

1. Close all windows. (The system can be

armed even if the windows are open.)

2. Remove the keys from the vehicle.

3. Close all doors and liftgate. Lock all

doors. The doors can be locked with
the key fob (if so equipped), Intelligent
Key (if so equipped), door handle re-
quest switch, or mechanical key.

SECURITY SYSTEMS (if so equipped)

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4. Confirm that the

tor light stays on for about 30 seconds.
The vehicle security system is now pre-
armed. The vehicle security system will
automatically shift into the armed
phase. The

security light begins

to flash once every three seconds. If
during the pre-armed phase one of the
following occurs, the system will not
arm:

∙ Any door is unlocked with the key fob (if

so equipped), the Intelligent Key (if so
equipped), mechanical key, or door re-
quest switch.

∙ Ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-

∙ Even when the driver and/or passen-

gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all the doors, hood and
liftgate

switch placed in the LOCK position.
When placing the ignition switch in
the ON position, the system will be
released.

Vehicle security system activation

The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:

∙ The headlights or turn lamps blink and

the horn sounds intermittently but syn-
chronously.

∙ The alarm automatically turns off after

a period of time. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered
with again.

The alarm is activated by:

∙ opening any door or the liftgate without

using the key or Intelligent Key (even if
the door is unlocked by releasing the
door inside lock knob).

How to stop an activated alarm

The alarm stops only by unlocking a door
or the liftgate with the key fob (if so
equipped), pressing the

the Intelligent Key (if so equipped), or push-
ing the request switch on the driver’s or
passenger’s door with the Intelligent Key (if
so equipped) in range of the door handle.

NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
(NATS) (if so equipped)

The NISSAN Anti-Theft System will not al-
low the engine to start without the use of a
registered NATS key.

If the engine does not start using the reg-
istered NATS key, it may be due to interfer-
ence caused by:

∙ Another NATS key

∙ Automated toll road device

∙ Automated payment device

∙ Other devices that transmit similar sig-

Start the engine using the following proce-
dure:

1. Remove any items that may be causing

the interference away from the NATS
key.

2. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po-

sition for approximately 5 seconds.

3. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or

LOCK position and wait approximately
10 seconds.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 again.

5. Start the engine.

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6. Repeat the steps above until all pos-

sible interferences are eliminated.

If this procedure allows the engine to start,
NISSAN recommends placing the regis-
tered NATS key separate from other de-
vices to avoid interference.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM (if so equipped)

The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of a registered key.

If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedures:

1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po-

sition for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or

LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.

4. Restart the engine while holding the

device (which may have caused the in-
terference) separate from the regis-
tered key.

If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices.

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions; (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.

Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

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Security indicator light (if so
equipped)

The security indicator light blinks whenever
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or
LOCK position.

This function indicates the NISSAN Anti-
Theft System (NATS) is operational.

If the NATS is malfunctioning, the light will
remain on while the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.

If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, seek service for the
NATS as soon as possible. Please bring all
registered keys that you have. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may lead
to an accident. Warm the windshield
with the defroster before you wash the
windshield.

WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

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∙ Do not operate the washer continu-

ously for more than 30 seconds.

∙ Do not operate the washer if the

windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.

∙ Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid

fluid concentrates at full strength.
Some

trates may permanently stain the
grille

windshield-washer fluid reservoir.

∙ Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-

centrates with water to the manufac-
turer’s recommended levels before
pouring the fluid into the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate and water.

If the windshield wiper operation is in-
terrupted by snow or ice, the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to the OFF
position and remove the snow or ice that
is on and around the wiper arms. In ap-
proximately 1 minute, turn the switch on
again to operate the wiper.

The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:

Intermittent — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob
toward

the intermittent operation speed var-
ies in accordance with the vehicle
speed (if so equipped). (For example,
when the vehicle speed is high, the in-
termittent operation speed will be
faster.)

Low — continuous low speed opera-
tion

High — continuous high speed opera-
tion

Push the lever up

to have one sweep

operation (MIST) of the wiper.

Pull the lever toward you

washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.

The Wiper with Speed feature may be
disabled. For additional information, re-
fer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.

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REAR SWITCH OPERATION

In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the rear window
and obscure your vision which may lead
to an accident. Warm the rear window
with the defroster before you wash the
rear window.

∙ Do not operate the washer continu-

ously for more than 30 seconds.

∙ Do not operate the washer if the

windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.

∙ Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid

fluid concentrates at full strength.
Some

trates may permanently stain the
grille

windshield-washer fluid reservoir.

∙ Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-

centrates with water to the manufac-
turer’s recommended levels before
pouring the fluid into the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate and water.

If the rear window wiper operation is in-
terrupted by snow, etc., the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to OFF and
remove the snow, etc. on and around the
wiper arms. After about 1 minute, turn
the switch on again to operate the wiper.

The rear window wiper and washer oper-
ate when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. Turn the switch clockwise from
the OFF position to operate the wiper.

Intermittent — intermittent operation
(not adjustable)

Low — continuous low speed opera-
tion

Push the switch forward

washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.

If the windshield wipers are on and the ve-
hicle is placed in R (Reverse) the rear wiper
will automatically turn on while the vehicle
remains in R (Reverse).

Instruments and controls

The Reverse Link feature may be dis-
abled. For additional information, refer
to “Vehicle information display” in this
section.

To defrost the rear window glass (if so
equipped), start the engine and push the
rear window defroster switch on. The rear
window defroster indicator light on the
switch comes on. Push the switch again to
turn the defroster off.

To defrost the outside mirrors (if so
equipped), start the engine and push the
outside mirror defroster switch on. The
outside mirror defroster indicator light on
the switch comes on. Push the switch
again to turn the defroster off.

The rear window/outside mirror defroster
(if so equipped) automatically turns off af-
ter approximately 15 minutes.

When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.

Type A (if so equipped)

Type B (if so equipped)

REAR WINDOW AND/OR OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH (if so
equipped)

Instruments and controls

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH

Rotate the switch to the

and the side, tail, license plate, and in-
strument panel lights will come on.

Rotate the switch to the

and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.

Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.

Type A (if so equipped)

Type B (if so equipped)

Type C (if so equipped)

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

Instruments and controls

Autolight system (if so equipped)

The autolight system allows the headlights
to turn on and off automatically. The auto-
light system can:

∙ Turn on the headlights, front parking,

tail, license plate and instrument panel
lights automatically when it is dark.

∙ Turn off all the lights when it is light.

∙ Keep all the lights on for a period of time

after you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed.

To turn on the autolight system:

1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO

2. Place the ignition switch in the ON po-

3. The autolight system automatically

turns the headlights on and off.

Initially, if the ignition switch is turned off
and a door is opened and left open, the
headlights remain on for a period of time. If
another door is opened while the head-
lights are on, then the timer is reset.

To turn the autolight system off, turn the

switch to the OFF,

Autolight activation sensitivity and the
time delay for autolight shutoff may be
able to be adjusted. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle information dis-
play” in this section.

Be sure you do not put anything on top
of the autolight sensor located in the top
side

of the instrument panel. The au-

tolight sensor controls the autolight; if it
is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as
if it is dark out and the headlights will
illuminate. If this occurs while parked
with the engine off and the ignition
switch placed in the ON position, your
vehicle’s battery could become dis-
charged.

Instruments and controls

Headlight beam select

To select the high beam function, push
the lever forward while the low beams
are on. The high beam lights come on
and the

indicator light illumi-

Pull the lever back to return to the low
beam.

Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high beams on and off.
The low beams do not need to be on
for this to function.

Battery saver system

The battery saver system automatically
turns off the ignition after a period of time
when the ignition switch is left in the ON
position.

The battery saver system automatically
turns off the following lights after a period
of time when the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position:

∙ Headlights, when the headlight switch

∙ Interior lights, when left in the ON posi-

Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
after a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF position
when the engine is not running to avoid
discharging the vehicle battery.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
SYSTEM (if so equipped)

The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) portion
of the fog light assembly automatically illu-
minates when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The DRL oper-
ate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position. Turn the headlight switch to
the

position for full illumination when

driving at night. (The DRL will turn off.)
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the DRL do not illuminate.
The DRL illuminate once the parking brake
is released. The DRL will remain on until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.

It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF position.

When the DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.

Instruments and controls

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL

Turn the control knob

brightness of instrument panel lights.

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is
completed, the turn signal cancels au-
tomatically.

Lane change signal

To signal a lane change, move the lever
up or down until the turn signal begins
to flash, but the lever does not latch.

The turn signal will automatically flash
three times.

The 3 flash pass lane change signal may
be able to be disabled. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Vehicle information
display” in this section.

Instruments and controls

FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)

To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight

turn the fog light switch to the

tion.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight
switch in the AUTO position, the headlights
must be on, then turn the fog light switch to
the

To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light
switch to the OFF position.

To sound the horn, push near the horn icon
on the steering wheel.

Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.

Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tempera-
tures or have an inability to feel pain in
body parts that contact the seat. Use of
the seat heater by such people could
result in serious injury.

HEATED SEAT SWITCHES (if so
equipped)

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Interestingly, your vehicle dashboard works as a messenger for the vehicle to bring into your attention anything that’s happening with the system. Any error indicated on the screen should never be ignored and promptly resolved. Headlight system is an essential part of a vehicle which works to ensure safety of yourself and others on the road. A bad headlight that is not illuminating the road may fetch not only accidents but also a heavy penalty for driving against standard driving conditions. 

Usually when a headlight system stops working due to any reason, a warning message is shown up on the instrument cluster of your vehicle and indicates the error most probably happened with the DRLs. Before identifying if these are really DRLs that caused this malfunction, it is important to know and understand how the headlight system actually works.

How does the headlight system in Nissan work?

The basic purpose of headlights is to illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle to alert other drivers on the road for your car. It is a basic safety feature added since ever in vehicles to make them safe for the road users. These headlights use halogens, LEDs and xenons bulbs: halogen (which is based on the technology that has been around for decades), xenon (which uses newer technology to create longer-lasting, brighter light) and LED, which is the newest, most energy-efficient type of automotive light. Although the latest LED bulbs are widely used for daytime running lights on new cars that me be used as headlights as well. Headlights are mainly powered by the vehicle’s electrical system and can be toggled with a high and low beam.

Possibly there could be a myriad of reasons to look for, when you’ve got this error message on your dashboard but the most common cause is the failure of the bulb which in case is the DRLs.

Possible Causes:

• Just like any other electronic component, a bulb can complete its life over a period of time and needs to be replaced so first of all, check the bulb and if you find it burnt out from inside then a simple replacement of the bulb will fix this issue. Type of bulb installed depends on the type and style of the vehicle.
• A blown Fuse may be a good reason to cause this failure. Electrical system that is responsible for the functioning of headlights has fuses and when any of them are blown out, it will prevent the headlights from working. You can check for a blown fuse by simply switching between high and low beams. 
• Usually only one side of the headlight fails but if you find it at both sides then checking a relay is not a bad idea. A bad relay is a part of the electrical system and may not get enough power to illuminate the headlights. In this case, the relay needs to be replaced.
• A bulb socket can become dirty or contaminated by disconnecting the contact between the electrical system and socket. The most common symptom would be one headlight not working.
• A headlight switch enables you to turn on and control the headlights. If it is not working properly it means you cannot turn the headlights on the car and it is required that you replace the headlight switch immediately to avoid any dangerous driving conditions.
• Sometimes, if moisture sits in the headlight it can hamper the performance of the bulb. The fog created by the moisture can stop proper emission of light from the bulb. Remove moisture if you could find any. 

Can I fix this error at home?

Usually this problem resolves with the replacement of DRLs or entire headlight assembly / unit but if you want to save your dollars and don’t want to purchase a new component, you can try a hack at home to bypass this error. All you will need is a jumper wire which you can make yourself if you don’t have one already. 

Then you need to find and remove the main plug that goes to the headlight and shorten its two pins. Grab black wire and yellow wire which is a canbus and shorten them by making a little u clip of jumper wire. By doing this we just bypass the resistance of those LED DRLs and once these pins are shortened and the jumper wire is plugged in, the computer will not be able to detect any problem with the system and the issue will be resolved.

After doing this, you can turn on the headlights, and check if a message appears. Hopefully you won’t find it there anymore. However, if this trick doesn’t work for you and your vehicle then you should go for the replacement option. 

In most of the replacement cases, it is DRLs or LED bulbs which need replacement that’s again not much difficult and you could try at home if you are confident with your automotive knowledge and skills or else you can take your vehicle to the dealer. But in case of a headlight system failure you might need to replace the entire headlight unit.  It is better that you contact an expert mechanic to correctly diagnose the problem for you. You can find a store such as xenons4u where you can purchase the replacement parts as well as installation and replacement services at a reasonable price.  

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