Nissan Z Roadster dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Nissan Z Roadster 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 Z Roadster 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 antilock function is turned off.
What to do: Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Automatic transmission check warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the light comes on for 2 seconds. If the light comes on at any other time, it may indicate the transmission is not functioning properly.
What to do: It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer to check and repair the transmission.
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 comes on 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. Add brake fluid as necessary. It is recommended you have this service performed by a NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: If the 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 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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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 switch 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 washer fluid warning. Parking brake release warning. Door/rear hatch/trunk open warning. Loose fuel cap warning. Extended storage fuse warning.
What to do: Check tire pressure warning.
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 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.
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, instrument panel lights, rear combination lights, license plate lights or headlights are on. The indicator turns off when these lights are turned off. Instruments and controls 2-15.
Front passenger air bag status light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: The front passenger air bag status light ( ), located on the center of the instrument panel, 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 “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats)” of this man.
What to do: The car drives normally, but get it checked soon. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself.
High beam indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: This light comes on when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the.
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 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 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. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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Rear fog light indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: The rear fog light indicator light illuminates when the rear fog light is on. (See.
What to do: Turn it off when visibility is good: it looks like a brake light to drivers behind.
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”.
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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Soft top indicator light (Roadster models)
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This light illuminates when the soft top is being operated or it is stopped before reaching a full open/close state. When the top is fully opened or closed, the light will turn off. The light blinks while the soft top is not fully opened or closed under the following conditions:. When the vehicle is driven.. When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position.
What to do: Release the operating switch, and push it again under the above conditions until the top is fully opened or closed. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
SynchroRev Match mode (SMODE) indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator will illuminate when the SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) is activated. ( Instruments and controls 2-17.
Transmission position indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the indicator shows the transmission position. For AT models: In the manual shift mode, when the transmission does not shift to the selected gear due to the transmission protection mode, the AT position indicator light will blink and a buzzer will sound.
What to do: Pull over and let it cool with the engine idling. If the light stays on, have it checked before driving far.
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 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.
Key insertion indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator appears when the key needs to be inserted into the key port. (For example, the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.) If this indicator appears, insert the key into the key port in the correct direction. ( 3. Intelligent Key removal indicator This indicator appears when the driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position and the Intelligent Key placed in the key port.
What to do: Make sure that the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
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Tire replacement indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator appears when the set time comes for replacing tires. You can set or reset the distance for replacing tires. ( WARNING The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. Many factors including tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and road conditions affect tire wear and when tires should be replaced.
| 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 comes on 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 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 alternator belt is loose, broken or miss. | |
| 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 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 antilock function is turned off. | |
| Automatic transmission check warning light | Amber* | When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the light comes on for 2 seconds. If the light comes on at any other time, it may indicate the transmission is not functioning properly. | |
| Master warning light | Amber* | When the ignition switch 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 washer fluid warning. Parking brake release warning. Door/rear hatch/trunk open warning. Loose fuel cap warning. Extended storage fuse warning. | |
| 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 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, instrument panel lights, rear combination lights, license plate lights or headlights are on. The indicator turns off when these lights are turned off. Instruments and controls 2-15. | |
| Front passenger air bag status light | Amber* | The front passenger air bag status light ( ), located on the center of the instrument panel, 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 “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats)” of this man. | |
| 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 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. | |
| Rear fog light indicator light | Amber* | The rear fog light indicator light illuminates when the rear fog light is on. (See. | |
| 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”. | |
| Soft top indicator light (Roadster models) | Amber* | This light illuminates when the soft top is being operated or it is stopped before reaching a full open/close state. When the top is fully opened or closed, the light will turn off. The light blinks while the soft top is not fully opened or closed under the following conditions:. When the vehicle is driven.. When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position. | |
| SynchroRev Match mode (SMODE) indicator | Amber* | This indicator will illuminate when the SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) is activated. ( Instruments and controls 2-17. | |
| Transmission position indicator | Amber* | When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the indicator shows the transmission position. For AT models: In the manual shift mode, when the transmission does not shift to the selected gear due to the transmission protection mode, the AT position indicator light will blink and a buzzer will sound. | |
| 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 VDC off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates that the VDC system and traction control system are not operating. | |
| Key insertion indicator | Amber* | This indicator appears when the key needs to be inserted into the key port. (For example, the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.) If this indicator appears, insert the key into the key port in the correct direction. ( 3. Intelligent Key removal indicator This indicator appears when the driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch in the OFF or LOCK position and the Intelligent Key placed in the key port. | |
| Tire replacement indicator | Amber* | This indicator appears when the set time comes for replacing tires. You can set or reset the distance for replacing tires. ( WARNING The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. Many factors including tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and road conditions affect tire wear and when tires should be replaced. | |
| High beam indicator light | Blue* | This light comes on when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the. |
Source: 2014 Nissan Z Roadster Owner's Manual; 2016 Nissan Z Roadster Owner's Manual; 2018 Nissan Z Roadster Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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