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Nissan X-Trail Warning lights coming on - what's the fault?

I own a Nissan X-Trail, but the “ESP off" and the "4WD" lights come on as I start the engine. Should I be worried?

Asked on 6 August 2013 by Glos

Answered by Honest John
If it happens during an MoT the car will fail. Might simply be a switching fault, if one of the 4WD options is ESP Off.

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