Low Temperature Indicator Light

[Lissylauan]

Hi,I did finally buy my Versa and I got an SL with the convenience package, very happy with it.I do have a question though. My low temp indicator light is always on every time i start the car. is this normal? lasts for like a minute but even when the engine should be warm it goes on but only after i haven't driven it for a few hours. the manual said if it stays on after the engine should be significantly warmed to service it. I was just wondering if it's normal for it to go on. someone mentioned because it's a small engine it cools down quickly.I don't know much about cars so any insight would help.Thanks!

[Demonspawn]

sounds normal.in a few hours it will cool down but as soon as it warms back up it should go away.now if it stays on all the time then something is wrong!

[Lissylauan]

Ok that's good to know. Do I have to wait until it turns off or can I drive while it's still illuminated blue?

[Demonspawn]

no problem driving while it is on it will go out within a mile or so of driving

[Ever Victorious]

Ok that's good to know. Do I have to wait until it turns off or can I drive while it's still illuminated blue?

No jackrabbit starts or Fast and Furious driving while the low temp light is in. Your engine is not up to temperature (and as a result, your oil may not be either). Once it goes out, drive however you want. Just drive on the cautious to normal side before then.

[matttail]

Think of this light less like a warning light, and more like a reminder. Because this car doesn't have a temperature gauge it has a low and high temperature lights placed next to the other warning lights. But it's just filling the same purpose as a temperature gauge while taking up less space.

[Ever Victorious]

Yes, and by that token, if you ever get a RED temperature light, pull over immediately and don't drive. It means you're overheating, and overheating can cause a host of problems ranging from blown head gaskets to cracked or damaged engine parts (heads, pistons, cylinder sleeves, etc.)

[Lissylauan]

Alright thanks a lot. Now I don't have to think I'm doing something wrong.

[dl56zza]

The blue low temp light turns off when the engine coolant reaches 128 degrees F.

[DAVPX]

I'll be sure to show this post to my g/f she freaks out every time that damn light comes on

[ms_stylin_versa]

FYI... I'm a girl, but I know better :-)