Nissan Versa Note dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Nissan Versa Note owner's manual, 2014 to 2019. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2014 to 2019 Versa Note 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 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. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Brake warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: This light functions for both the parking.
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 park.
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. For additional information, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Doit-yourself” section of this manual. 2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked.
What to do: Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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, have your vehicle serviced immediately. CAUTION Do not continue driving if the drive belt.
What to do: Turn the engine off and check the drive belt. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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Door open warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: This light comes on when any of the doors are not closed securely while the ignition.
What to do: Stop and close every door firmly.
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: Pull over safely and turn the engine off. Check the oil level when the engine has cooled. If the level is fine and the light stays on, have it towed.
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High temperature warning light (red)
Stop safely
The manual says: When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the high temperature warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates that the high temperature sensor in the engine coolant system is operational. When driving, the high temperature warning light may turn off.This indicates that the engine coolant temperature is within the normal range. 2-16 Instruments and controls.
What to do: Pull over and switch off. Do not open the radiator cap while hot. Once cool, check the coolant level and look for leaks.
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Low fuel warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel tank is getting low. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty), showing no more fuel bars. Low tire pressure warning light (if so equipped) 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 0 (Empty). Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This light comes on when the windshield was her fluid is at a low level. For additional information,refer to “Windshield was her fluid” in the “Do-it-yourself” section.
What to do: Add windshield-washer fluid as necessary.
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NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: The Intelligent Key warning light illuminates green when the ignition switch can be turned. The Intelligent Key warning light illuminates red when the ignition switch cannot be turned. The Intelligent Key warning light blinks yellow if the Intelligent Key is taken outside of the vehicle while the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON position.
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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P position selecting warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: The light blinks red and the warning buzzer sounds if you are outside of the vehicle with the Intelligent Key and the engine is off, but the shift lever is not in the P (Park) position. When the warning light blinks, place the ignition switch in the ON position, move the shift lever to the P (Park) position, then place the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
What to do: Have the power steering system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Have the power steering checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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. If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and pretensioner seat belt systems need servicing: ∙The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
What to do: It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for these services.
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 lever position. For additional information, refer to “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
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 indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: The light comes on when the cruise control ON/OFF switch is pushed. The light goes out when the ON/OFF switch is pushed again. When the CRUISE indicator light comes on, the cruise control system is operational. For additional information, refer to “Cruise control” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
What to do: Nothing to do.
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. For additional information, refer to “Fog light.
What to do: Turn them off when visibility is good, as they can dazzle other drivers.
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 additional information, refer to “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 may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. 4 L) 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 gal (11.
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Overdrive OFF indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: The overdrive OFF indicator light illuminates when the overdrive OFF mode is selected. For additional information, refer to “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. Security indicator light (if so equipped) For vehicles without Intelligent Key: This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position.
SET indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This 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 the cruise control system is not functioning properly. For additional information, refer to “Cruise control” in the “Starting and driving” section.
What to do: Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
Information
The manual says: The side light and headlight indicator light illuminates when the side light or headlight position is selected. For additional information, refer to “Headlight and turn signal.
What to do: Nothing to do.
Slip indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface may be slippery. NOTE: In case of a turn signal light bulb malfunction, the turn signal will flash at a higher frequency when the turn signal switch is activated. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on.
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 VDC OFF switch is pushed to off. This indicates the VDC system is not operating. Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the engine and the system will operate normally. For additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
What to do: It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake warning light | Red* | This light functions for both the parking. | |
| Parking brake indicator | Red* | When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light comes on when the park. | |
| 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. For additional information, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Doit-yourself” section of this manual. 2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. | |
| 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, have your vehicle serviced immediately. CAUTION Do not continue driving if the drive belt. | |
| Door open warning light | Red* | This light comes on when any of the doors are not closed securely while the ignition. | |
| 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. | |
| High temperature warning light (red) | Red | When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the high temperature warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates that the high temperature sensor in the engine coolant system is operational. When driving, the high temperature warning light may turn off.This indicates that the engine coolant temperature is within the normal range. 2-16 Instruments and controls. | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light | Amber* | When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the 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. | |
| Low fuel warning light | Amber* | This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel tank is getting low. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty), showing no more fuel bars. Low tire pressure warning light (if so equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire pressure of all tires except the spare. | |
| Low windshield-washer fluid warning light | Amber* | This light comes on when the windshield was her fluid is at a low level. For additional information,refer to “Windshield was her fluid” in the “Do-it-yourself” section. | |
| NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light | Amber* | The Intelligent Key warning light illuminates green when the ignition switch can be turned. The Intelligent Key warning light illuminates red when the ignition switch cannot be turned. The Intelligent Key warning light blinks yellow if the Intelligent Key is taken outside of the vehicle while the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or ON position. | |
| P position selecting warning light | Amber* | The light blinks red and the warning buzzer sounds if you are outside of the vehicle with the Intelligent Key and the engine is off, but the shift lever is not in the P (Park) position. When the warning light blinks, place the ignition switch in the ON position, move the shift lever to the P (Park) position, then place the ignition switch in the LOCK position. | |
| 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. If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and pretensioner seat belt systems need servicing: ∙The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds. | |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator light | Amber* | When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the indicator light shows the shift lever position. For additional information, refer to “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. | |
| 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 additional information, refer to “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 may also come on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. 4 L) of fuel in the fuel tank. | |
| Overdrive OFF indicator light | Amber* | The overdrive OFF indicator light illuminates when the overdrive OFF mode is selected. For additional information, refer to “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. Security indicator light (if so equipped) For vehicles without Intelligent Key: This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. | |
| SET indicator light | Amber* | This 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 the cruise control system is not functioning properly. For additional information, refer to “Cruise control” in the “Starting and driving” section. | |
| Slip indicator light | Amber* | This indicator will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface may be slippery. NOTE: In case of a turn signal light bulb malfunction, the turn signal will flash at a higher frequency when the turn signal switch is activated. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on. | |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light | Amber* | This indicator light comes on when the VDC OFF switch is pushed to off. This indicates the VDC system is not operating. Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the engine and the system will operate normally. For additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. | |
| CRUISE indicator light | Green* | The light comes on when the cruise control ON/OFF switch is pushed. The light goes out when the ON/OFF switch is pushed again. When the CRUISE indicator light comes on, the cruise control system is operational. For additional information, refer to “Cruise control” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. | |
| Front fog light indicator light | Green* | The front fog light indicator light illuminates when the front fog lights are on. For additional information, refer to “Fog light. | |
| Side light and headlight indicator light (green) | Green | The side light and headlight indicator light illuminates when the side light or headlight position is selected. For additional information, refer to “Headlight and turn signal. | |
| 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: 2014 Nissan Versa Note Owner's Manual; 2015 Nissan Versa Note Owner's Manual; 2016 Nissan Versa Note Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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