Little Light. Big Meaning. Nissan Dashboard Indicators.

Don’t ignore them. Those little lights on your dash carry big weight. Learn more about what those little twinklers mean for your Nissan.

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What Do The Warning Lights Mean?

Brake Warning Light
This light functions for both the parking brake and the foot brake systems.
Charge Warning Light
If this light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the charging system is not functioning properly.
Electronic Parking Brake Indicator Light
(if equipped)
This light illuminates when the electronic parking brake system is operating.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure.
Master Warning Light
When the ignition is in the ON position, the master warning light illuminates if any of the following are displayed on the vehicle information display.
  • Parking brake release warning
  • Door open warning (while moving)
  • Steering Alert hands on detection warning
Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten the driver and front passenger seat belts
Security Indicator Light
This light blinks when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF, LOCK or AUTO ACC position.
Supplemental Air Bag Warning Light
Whenthe ignition switch is placed in theON or START position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. Thismeans the system is operational.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in theON position, the ABS warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection system warning light
This light illuminates when the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF in the vehicle information display.
High Beam Assist Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates when the headlights come on while the headlight switch is in the AUTO position with the high beams selected. This indicates that the high beam assist is operational.
Front Passenger Air Bag Status Light
The front passenger air bag status light will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be off depending on how the front passenger seat is being used.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not functioning properly.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction.
Master Warning Light
When the ignition is in the ON position, the master warning light illuminates if any of the following are displayed on the vehicle information display.
  • No key warning
  • Low windshield-washer fluid warning
  • Door open warning (when stopped)
  • Trunk open warning
  • Loose fuel cap
  • Low tire pressure warning
  • AWD warning
Power Steering Warning Light
If the power steering warning light illuminates while the engine is running, it may indicate the power steering is not functioning properly and may need servicing. Have the power steering checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) Warning Light (if equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. It turns off after the engine is started.

This light illuminates when the RAB system is turned off in the vehicle information display.
Slip Indicator Light
This indicator light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that the road surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light comes on when the VDC is turned off in the vehicle information display. This indicates the VDC has been turned off.
Automatic Brake Hold Indicator Light (if equipped)
The automatic brake hold indicator light (white) illuminates when the automatic brake hold system is on standby.

The automatic brake hold indicator light (green) illuminates when the automatic brake hold system is operating.
Front fog light indicator light (green) (if equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illuminates when the front fog lights are on.
Turn Signal / Hazard Indicator Lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal switch is activated.

Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on.
High beam Indicator Light
This blue light comes on when the headlight high beams are on and goes out when the low beams are selected.
Side Light and Headlight Indicator Light
The side light and headlight indicator light illuminates when the side light or headlight position is selected.