Nissan Cube dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Nissan Cube owner's manual, 2010 to 2014. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2010 to 2014 Cube warning lights
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the ignition switch is 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 the foot brake systems. Parking brake indicator: When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light illuminates when the parking brake is applied. Low brake fluid warning light: When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level.
What to do: Check the brake fluid level. Have the brake system checked, and if necessary repaired, by a NISSAN dealer promptly.
Charge warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: If the light illuminates 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. CAUTION Do not continue driving if the alternator.
What to do: Turn the engine off and check the alternator belt.
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Door open warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: This light illuminates when any of the doors and/ or back door are not closed securely while the ignition switch is in the ON position.
What to do: Stop and close every door firmly.
Electric power steering warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the electric power steering warning light illuminates. After starting the engine, the electric power steering warning light turns off. This indicates the electric power steering system is operational.
What to do: Have the electric power steering system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
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 illuminates 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. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
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Low fuel warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This light illuminates when the fuel in the tank is getting low. There will be a small reserve of fuel remaining in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches the 0 position. Low tire pressure warning light Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire pressure of all tires except the spare.
What to do: Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches the 0 (empty) position. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Check the tire pressure for all four tires.
P position selecting warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: The warning light blinks in red when the ignition switch is pushed to stop the engine with the shift lever in any position except the P (Park) position. If this warning appears, move the shift lever to the P (Park) position or push the ignition switch to the ON position. An inside warning chime will also sound.
Seat belt warning light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: The light and chime remind you to fasten seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, and will remain illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime will sound for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.
What to do: Fasten all seat belts. If it stays on with everyone belted, a heavy bag on a seat can trigger it.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: The light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system or the traction control system is operating, thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface may be slippery.
What to do: Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Engine start operation indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This light appears when the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. This light means that the engine will start by pushing the ignition switch with the brake pedal depressed. You can start the engine.
Exterior light indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator illuminates when the headlight switch is turned to the AUTO (if so equipped), or position and the front parking lights, instrument panel lights, tail lights, license plate lights or headlights are on. The indicator turns off when these lights are turned off.
High beam indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: This light illuminates when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected.
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 the malfunction indicator light illuminates steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control and/or Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) malfunction. The malfunction indicator light may also illuminate 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 US gallons (11. Check the fuel-filler cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message is displayed on the twin trip odometer. Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer.
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Security indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: The light blinks when the ignition switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function indicates the security system equipped on the vehicle is operational. If the security system is malfunctioning, this light will remain on while the ignition switch is in the ON position. For additional information, see “Security systems” Instruments and controls 2-17.
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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Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates that the VDC system and traction control system are not operating.
What to do: Turn it back on unless you are stuck in snow or mud. It normally turns on again with the next start.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake warning light | Red* | This light functions for both the parking brake and the foot brake systems. Parking brake indicator: When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light illuminates when the parking brake is applied. Low brake fluid warning light: When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. | |
| Charge warning light | Red* | If the light illuminates 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. CAUTION Do not continue driving if the alternator. | |
| Door open warning light | Red* | This light illuminates when any of the doors and/ or back door are not closed securely while the ignition switch is in the ON position. | |
| Engine oil pressure warning light | Red* | This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the light flickers or illuminates 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 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. | |
| Electric power steering warning light | Amber* | When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the electric power steering warning light illuminates. After starting the engine, the electric power steering warning light turns off. This indicates the electric power steering system is operational. | |
| Low fuel warning light | Amber* | This light illuminates when the fuel in the tank is getting low. There will be a small reserve of fuel remaining in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches the 0 position. Low tire pressure warning light Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire pressure of all tires except the spare. | |
| P position selecting warning light | Amber* | The warning light blinks in red when the ignition switch is pushed to stop the engine with the shift lever in any position except the P (Park) position. If this warning appears, move the shift lever to the P (Park) position or push the ignition switch to the ON position. An inside warning chime will also sound. | |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light | Amber* | The light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system or the traction control system is operating, thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface may be slippery. | |
| Engine start operation indicator light | Amber* | This light appears when the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. This light means that the engine will start by pushing the ignition switch with the brake pedal depressed. You can start the engine. | |
| Exterior light indicator | Amber* | This indicator illuminates when the headlight switch is turned to the AUTO (if so equipped), or position and the front parking lights, instrument panel lights, tail lights, license plate lights or headlights are on. The indicator turns off when these lights are turned off. | |
| Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) | Amber* | If the malfunction indicator light illuminates steady or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate a potential emission control and/or Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) malfunction. The malfunction indicator light may also illuminate 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* | The light blinks when the ignition switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function indicates the security system equipped on the vehicle is operational. If the security system is malfunctioning, this light will remain on while the ignition switch is in the ON position. For additional information, see “Security systems” Instruments and controls 2-17. | |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light | Amber* | The light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates that the VDC system and traction control system are not operating. | |
| Seat belt warning light | Green* | The light and chime remind you to fasten seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, and will remain illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime will sound for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely fastened. | |
| High beam indicator light | Blue* | This light illuminates when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected. |
Source: 2010 Nissan Cube Owner's Manual; 2011 Nissan Cube Owner's Manual; 2012 Nissan Cube Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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