Nissan Rogue Sport dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Nissan Rogue Sport owner's manual, 2017 to 2022. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2017 to 2022 Rogue Sport warning lights
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 (models not equipped with electronic parking brake system): When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light illuminates when the parking brake is applied.
What to do: Check the brake fluid level. It is recommended you have this service performed by a NISSAN dealer. It is recommended you have this service performed by a NISSAN dealer. Have the brake system checked, and if necessary repaired. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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, have your vehicle serviced immediately. CAUTION Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is loose, broken or miss.
What to do: Turn the engine off and check the alternator belt. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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Electronic parking brake indicator light
Check soon
The manual says: The electronic parking brake indicator light indicates that the electronic parking brake system is operating. When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the electronic parking brake indicator light illuminates. When the engine is started and the parking brake is released, the warning light turns off. If the parking brake is not fully released, the electronic parking brake indicator light remains on.
What to do: Have the system checked, and if necessary repaired.
Master warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the master warning light illuminates if a warning message appears in the vehicle information display.
What to do: Read the message on the multi-information display. Red means stop safely; amber means get it checked.
Security indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: The light blinks when the ignition switch is in the 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.
What to do: It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for these services. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light illuminates and then turns off. When selecting LOCK mode while the engine is running, the LOCK indicator light illuminates. ( CAUTION.
What to do: If amber or flashing, the system has a fault or is overheating: drive gently and have it checked.
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 Instruments and controls 2-13.
What to do: Drive carefully, leave extra stopping distance and have it checked soon. If the red brake light is also on, stop driving.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the AEB system warning light illuminates. After starting the engine, the warning light turns off. This light illuminates when the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF on the vehicle information display. If the light illuminates when the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system is ON, it may indicate that the system is unavailable.
What to do: Clean the windshield and front grille sensor. If it stays on in clear weather, have it checked.
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 is operational.
What to do: Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Have the brake system checked, and, if necessary, repaired. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Add Air” warning also appears in the vehicle information display.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: If the malfunction indicator light comes on 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 appears in the vehicle information display. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Have the vehicle inspected.
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Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: 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. If the light illuminates when the RAB system is on, it may indicate that the system is unavailable. For additional information, see “Rear Automatic Braking.
What to do: Clean the windshield and front grille sensor. If it stays on in clear weather, have it checked.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light illuminates and then turns off. 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.
What to do: Turn it back on unless you are stuck in snow or mud. It normally turns on again with the next start.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light illuminates and then turns off. 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. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Automatic brake hold indicator light (green)
Information
The manual says: The automatic brake hold indicator light (green) illuminates while the automatic brake hold system is operating. (See.
What to do: Nothing to do. Press the accelerator to drive off; the brakes release automatically.
Automatic brake hold indicator light (white)
Information
The manual says: The automatic brake hold indicator light (white) illuminates when the automatic brake hold system is on standby. ( Instruments and controls 2-17.
What to do: Nothing to do. Press the accelerator to drive off; the brakes release automatically.
Exterior light indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator illuminates when the headlight switch is turned to the AUTO, or position and the front parking lights, rear combination lights, license plate lights or headlights are on. The indicator turns off when these lights are turned off.
Front fog light indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: The front fog light indicator light illuminates when the front fog lights are on.
What to do: Turn them off when visibility is good, as they can dazzle other drivers.
High beam assist indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator light illuminates when the headlights come on while the headlight switch is in the AUTO position or position (Type B) with the high beam selected. This indicates that the high beam assist system is operational. (See.
What to do: Dip them for oncoming traffic and when following another car.
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: Turn signal/hazard indicator lights The light flashes when the turn signal switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.
ECO Indicator
Information · usual colour
The manual says: This setting allows the customer to enable/disable the ambient ECO indicator in the vehicle information display. 1. Use the buttons to select “ECO Indicator”. 2. Press the OK to turn ON/OFF the ambient ECO in the vehicle information display. - DISP Mode.
What to do: Nothing to do.
Intelligent Key system indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key battery is running out of power and when the Intelligent Key system and vehicle are not communicating normally. If this indicator appears, touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key while depressing the brake pedal. ( 7.
What to do: Release Parking Brake warning This warning appears when the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) (models not equipped with electronic parking brake) or 2 MPH (4 km/h) (models equipped with electronic parking brake) and the parking brake is applied. Stop the vehicle and release the parking brake.
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Break? indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator appears when the set “Time for a driver break?” indicator activates. You can set the time for up to 6 hours. 27. Chassis Control System Error: See Owner’s Manual warning This warning appears if the chassis control module detects an error in the chassis control system. ( 28. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped) This indicator shows the cruise control system status.
What to do: Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator (CVT models)
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator shows the automatic shift position. In the manual shift mode, when the transmission does not shift to the selected gear due to a transmission protection mode, the CVT position indicator will blink and a chime will sound. for further details. 31. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual warning (CVT models) This warning appears when there is a malfunction with the CVT system.
What to do: It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Drive mode indicators These indicators illuminate in the vehicle information display when either the ECO or SPORT mode is selected.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) emergency warning indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator illuminates along, with an audible warning, when the system detects the possibility of a forward collision. 44. Rear Door Alert is activated When the system is enabled, this message appears when the Rear Door Alert system is active and can remind the driver to check the back seat.. Using the steering switch, a driver can select “Dismiss Message” to clear the display for a period of time.
What to do: Check Back Seat For all articles When the system is enabled, this message appears when the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the shift lever is moved from the D (Drive) position to P (Park) position, and the driver exits the vehicle.
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator illuminates to indicate the status of the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system.
What to do: Clean the windshield and front grille sensor. If it stays on in clear weather, have it checked.
Rear Sonar System (RSS) indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator illuminates to indicate the status of the Rear Sonar System. 48. Not Available Bad Weather (if so equipped) This message may appear when the steering assist system is engaged. Under the following conditions, the steering assist system is automatically canceled:. When the wiper low speed or high speed operates..
What to do: If it warns of a fault, clean the bumper sensors.
AUTO HOLD Caution Steep Slope indicator
Information · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator appears when the automatic brake hold function is activated while the vehicle is on a steep hill. 55. Steep Slope Apply Foot Brake to hold vehicle warning (if so equipped) This warning appears before the electronic parking brake is applied and the brake force of the automatic brake hold function is released when the vehicle is on a steep hill, to prevent the vehicle rolls out. 56.
What to do: Nothing to do. Press the accelerator to drive off; the brakes release automatically.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake warning light | Red* | This light functions for both the parking brake and the foot brake systems. Parking brake indicator (models not equipped with electronic parking brake system): When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the light illuminates when the parking brake is applied. | |
| 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, have your vehicle serviced immediately. CAUTION Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is loose, broken or miss. | |
| Electronic parking brake indicator light | Amber | The electronic parking brake indicator light indicates that the electronic parking brake system is operating. When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the electronic parking brake indicator light illuminates. When the engine is started and the parking brake is released, the warning light turns off. If the parking brake is not fully released, the electronic parking brake indicator light remains on. | |
| Master warning light | Amber* | When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the master warning light illuminates if a warning message appears in the vehicle information display. | |
| Security indicator light | Amber* | The light blinks when the ignition switch is in the 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. | |
| 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 Instruments and controls 2-13. | |
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system warning light | Amber* | When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the AEB system warning light illuminates. After starting the engine, the warning light turns off. This light illuminates when the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF on the vehicle information display. If the light illuminates when the AEB with Pedestrian Detection system is ON, it may indicate that the system is unavailable. | |
| 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 is operational. | |
| Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) | Amber* | If the malfunction indicator light comes on 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. | |
| Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system warning light | Amber* | 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. If the light illuminates when the RAB system is on, it may indicate that the system is unavailable. For additional information, see “Rear Automatic Braking. | |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light | Amber* | When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light illuminates and then turns off. 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. | |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light | Amber* | When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light illuminates and then turns off. 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. | |
| Exterior light indicator | Amber* | This indicator illuminates when the headlight switch is turned to the AUTO, or position and the front parking lights, rear combination lights, license plate lights or headlights are on. The indicator turns off when these lights are turned off. | |
| Intelligent Key system indicator | Amber* | This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key battery is running out of power and when the Intelligent Key system and vehicle are not communicating normally. If this indicator appears, touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key while depressing the brake pedal. ( 7. | |
| Break? indicator | Amber* | This indicator appears when the set “Time for a driver break?” indicator activates. You can set the time for up to 6 hours. 27. Chassis Control System Error: See Owner’s Manual warning This warning appears if the chassis control module detects an error in the chassis control system. ( 28. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped) This indicator shows the cruise control system status. | |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator (CVT models) | Amber* | This indicator shows the automatic shift position. In the manual shift mode, when the transmission does not shift to the selected gear due to a transmission protection mode, the CVT position indicator will blink and a chime will sound. for further details. 31. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual warning (CVT models) This warning appears when there is a malfunction with the CVT system. | |
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) emergency warning indicator | Amber* | This indicator illuminates along, with an audible warning, when the system detects the possibility of a forward collision. 44. Rear Door Alert is activated When the system is enabled, this message appears when the Rear Door Alert system is active and can remind the driver to check the back seat.. Using the steering switch, a driver can select “Dismiss Message” to clear the display for a period of time. | |
| Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) indicator | Amber* | This indicator illuminates to indicate the status of the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system. | |
| Rear Sonar System (RSS) indicator | Amber* | This indicator illuminates to indicate the status of the Rear Sonar System. 48. Not Available Bad Weather (if so equipped) This message may appear when the steering assist system is engaged. Under the following conditions, the steering assist system is automatically canceled:. When the wiper low speed or high speed operates.. | |
| All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light | Green* | When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light illuminates and then turns off. When selecting LOCK mode while the engine is running, the LOCK indicator light illuminates. ( CAUTION. | |
| Automatic brake hold indicator light (green) | Green | The automatic brake hold indicator light (green) illuminates while the automatic brake hold system is operating. (See. | |
| Front fog light indicator light | Green* | The front fog light indicator light illuminates when the front fog lights are on. | |
| ECO Indicator | Green* | This setting allows the customer to enable/disable the ambient ECO indicator in the vehicle information display. 1. Use the buttons to select “ECO Indicator”. 2. Press the OK to turn ON/OFF the ambient ECO in the vehicle information display. - DISP Mode. | |
| AUTO HOLD Caution Steep Slope indicator | Green* | This indicator appears when the automatic brake hold function is activated while the vehicle is on a steep hill. 55. Steep Slope Apply Foot Brake to hold vehicle warning (if so equipped) This warning appears before the electronic parking brake is applied and the brake force of the automatic brake hold function is released when the vehicle is on a steep hill, to prevent the vehicle rolls out. 56. | |
| High beam assist indicator light | Blue* | This indicator light illuminates when the headlights come on while the headlight switch is in the AUTO position or position (Type B) with the high beam selected. This indicates that the high beam assist system is operational. (See. | |
| High beam indicator light | Blue* | This light illuminates when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected. | |
| Automatic brake hold indicator light (white) | White | The automatic brake hold indicator light (white) illuminates when the automatic brake hold system is on standby. ( Instruments and controls 2-17. |
Source: 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Owner's Manual; 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport Owner's Manual; 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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