Nissan Altima Coupe dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Nissan Altima Coupe owner's manual, 2013. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2013 Altima Coupe warning lights
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational. If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock function is turned off.
What to do: Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Brake warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: This light functions for both the parking brake and.
What to do: Check the parking brake is fully released. If the light stays on, the brakes may not work properly: stop and get help rather than driving on.
Parking brake indicator
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking.
What to do: Release the parking brake before driving. If it flashes or will not release, see a dealer.
Low brake fluid warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform the following: 1. in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. 2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN dealer. WARNING.
What to do: Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary.
Charge warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: If this light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the charging system is not functioning properly. If the belt is loose, broken, missing, or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN dealer immediately. Instruments and controls 2-11.
What to do: Turn the engine off and check the generator belt.
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Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) check warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light comes on for about 2 seconds. If the light comes on at any other time, it may indicate the CVT system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN.
What to do: Pull over and let it cool with the engine idling. If the light stays on, have it checked before driving far.
Engine oil pressure warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop. The engine oil pressure warning light is not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level.
What to do: Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
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Master warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: 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 fuel warning; Low windshield-washer fluid warning; Parking brake release warning; Door/trunk open warning; Loose fuel cap; Check tire pressure warning Instruments and controls 2-13.
What to do: Read the message on the multi-information display. Red means stop safely; amber means get it checked.
Supplemental air bag warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational.
What to do: The car drives normally, but get it checked soon. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the indicator light shows the shift selector position.
What to do: Pull over and let it cool with the engine idling. If the light stays on, have it checked before driving far.
Cruise main switch indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: The light comes on when the cruise control main switch is pushed. The light goes out when the main switch is pushed again. When the cruise main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise.
What to do: Nothing to do.
Cruise set switch indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system. If the light blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate 2-14 Instruments and controls.
What to do: Nothing to do.
Front passenger air bag status light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: 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. For front passenger air bag status light operation, see “Front passenger air bag and status light” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual.
What to do: The car drives normally, but get it checked soon. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself.
High beam indicator light (blue)
Information
The manual says: This blue light comes on when the headlight high beams are on and goes out when the low beams are selected. The high beam indicator light also comes on when the passing signal is activated.
What to do: Dip them for oncoming traffic and when following another car.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction. The Malfunction Indicator Light may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. 4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
What to do: Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons (11. Check the fuel-filler cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in the vehicle information display.
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Security indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This light blinks when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF, LOCK or ACC position. The blinking security indicator light indicates that the security systems equipped on the vehicle are operational. For additional information, see “Security sys.
What to do: Hold the key fob against the start button and start again. If it keeps happening, replace the key fob battery.
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Slip indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator will blink when the VDC system or the traction control system is operating, thus alerting that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface may be slippery. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned.
What to do: Turn signal/hazard indicator lights The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal switch is activated.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates the Vehicle Dynamic Control has been turned off. Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch again or restart the engine and the system will be reactivated. The Vehicle Dynamic Control light also comes on when you push the push-button ignition switch to the ON position.
What to do: Turn it back on unless you are stuck in snow or mud. It normally turns on again with the next start.
Tire replacement indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator appears when the customer set distance comes for replacing tires. You can set or reset the distance for replacing tires. earlier in this section. WARNING The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. in “Maintenance & DoIt-Yourself” section.
Engine start operation indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator illuminates when the ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON position with the shift selector in the P (Park) position. This indicator means that the engine will start by pushing the push-button ignition switch with the brake pedal depressed. 2-24 Instruments and controls.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake warning light | Red* | This light functions for both the parking brake and. | |
| Parking brake indicator | Red* | When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking. | |
| Low brake fluid warning light | Red* | When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform the following: 1. in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. 2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN dealer. WARNING. | |
| Charge warning light | Red* | If this light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the charging system is not functioning properly. If the belt is loose, broken, missing, or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN dealer immediately. Instruments and controls 2-11. | |
| Engine oil pressure warning light | Red* | This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop. The engine oil pressure warning light is not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light | Amber* | When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational. If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock function is turned off. | |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) check warning light | Amber* | When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light comes on for about 2 seconds. If the light comes on at any other time, it may indicate the CVT system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN. | |
| Master warning light | Amber* | 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 fuel warning; Low windshield-washer fluid warning; Parking brake release warning; Door/trunk open warning; Loose fuel cap; Check tire pressure warning Instruments and controls 2-13. | |
| Supplemental air bag warning light | Amber* | When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or START position, the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means the system is operational. | |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator light | Amber* | When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the indicator light shows the shift selector position. | |
| Front passenger air bag status light | Amber* | 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. For front passenger air bag status light operation, see “Front passenger air bag and status light” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual. | |
| Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) | Amber* | If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control malfunction. The Malfunction Indicator Light may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. 4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. | |
| Security indicator light | Amber* | This light blinks when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF, LOCK or ACC position. The blinking security indicator light indicates that the security systems equipped on the vehicle are operational. For additional information, see “Security sys. | |
| Slip indicator light | Amber* | This indicator will blink when the VDC system or the traction control system is operating, thus alerting that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface may be slippery. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned. | |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light | Amber* | This indicator light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates the Vehicle Dynamic Control has been turned off. Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch again or restart the engine and the system will be reactivated. The Vehicle Dynamic Control light also comes on when you push the push-button ignition switch to the ON position. | |
| Tire replacement indicator | Amber* | This indicator appears when the customer set distance comes for replacing tires. You can set or reset the distance for replacing tires. earlier in this section. WARNING The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. in “Maintenance & DoIt-Yourself” section. | |
| Engine start operation indicator | Amber* | This indicator illuminates when the ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON position with the shift selector in the P (Park) position. This indicator means that the engine will start by pushing the push-button ignition switch with the brake pedal depressed. 2-24 Instruments and controls. | |
| Cruise main switch indicator light | Green* | The light comes on when the cruise control main switch is pushed. The light goes out when the main switch is pushed again. When the cruise main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise. | |
| Cruise set switch indicator light | Green* | The light comes on while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system. If the light blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate 2-14 Instruments and controls. | |
| High beam indicator light (blue) | Blue | This blue light comes on when the headlight high beams are on and goes out when the low beams are selected. The high beam indicator light also comes on when the passing signal is activated. |
Source: 2013 Nissan Altima Coupe Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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