Nissan Versa: Illustrated table of contents - Warning and indicator lights

To ensure a safe and confident driving experience in your Nissan Versa, it is highly recommended to familiarize yourself with the active warning and status indicators that appear on your vehicle's instrument cluster. Below is a comprehensive, professional breakdown of the standard icons and signals designed to keep you updated on the vehicle's functional status.

Warning/Indicator light (Red - Critical Alerts requiring immediate attention)

Standard red brake warning light symbol showing an exclamation mark inside a circle with parentheses or Alternative red brake warning icon displaying the word BRAKE inside a circle Red Brake Warning Light: Indicates that the parking brake is engaged, the brake fluid level is critically low, or there is a serious malfunction in the active braking system of your Nissan Versa.

Red battery charge warning indicator showing a battery symbol with plus and minus signs 12-Volt Charging System Warning Light: Signals a potential malfunction in the alternator, battery, or electrical charging circuit.

Red door open warning indicator depicting a top-down view of a car with open doors Door Open Warning Light: Illuminates when one or more doors are not completely closed (if so equipped in your Nissan Versa trim level).

Red engine oil pressure alert icon showing an oil can with a dripping droplet Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light: Warns of dangerously low engine oil pressure. Pull over safely and shut down the engine immediately to prevent severe internal damage.

Red engine temperature warning symbol showing a thermometer in liquid High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light: Indicates that the engine is overheating (if so equipped). Turn off the air conditioning and allow the vehicle to cool down.

Red malfunction indicator light also known as the engine silhouette icon Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL): Red system malfunction alert for emission control or powertrain diagnostics (if so equipped on specific regional models).

Red master warning light showing an exclamation mark inside a triangle Master Warning Light: Highlights an active error message or warning stored in the Nissan Versa vehicle information display (if so equipped).

Red rear passenger seat belt warning indicator showing seated occupants with seat belts fastened Rear Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime: Alerts the driver that one or more passengers in the rear outboard seats have unbuckled their seat belts while the vehicle is in motion (if so equipped).

Red driver seat belt warning symbol showing a seated passenger with a diagonal seat belt Front Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime: Reminds the driver and front passenger to securely fasten their seat belts before driving.

Red security indicator light showing a vehicle outline with a key inside Security Indicator Light: Flashes to confirm the passive anti-theft and engine immobilizer system in your Nissan Versa is fully armed and functional.

Red supplemental air bag warning light showing a seated occupant with an inflated airbag silhouette Supplemental Air Bag Warning Light: Indicates a detected fault within the air bag control module, seat belt pretensioners, or occupant classification system.

Warning/Indicator light (Yellow - Caution alerts and active system status)

Yellow ABS warning light depicting the letters ABS inside a circle with parentheses or Alternative yellow Anti-lock Braking System warning icon showing the letters ABS in a circle Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Light: Indicates that the anti-lock braking assist is temporarily disabled, though standard hydraulic braking remains fully functional.

Yellow automatic emergency braking warning light showing two cars in a rear-end collision scenario with starburst alerts Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection System Warning Light: Highlights that the active forward safety sensors are obstructed, disabled, or undergoing a system self-diagnostic.

Yellow CVT warning light displaying the letters CVT indicating transmission system diagnostics Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Indicator Light: Warns of a transmission fluid temperature spike or a fault inside the transmission control electronics (if so equipped).

Yellow engine start operation indicator showing a foot stepping on a brake pedal next to a key symbol Engine Start Operation Indicator Light: Prompts the driver to press down on the brake pedal or clutch to allow the engine to crank and start (if so equipped).

Yellow front passenger air bag status indicator displaying PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF with a seated occupant crossed out Front Passenger Air Bag Status Light: Displays whether the occupant classification weight sensor has deactivated the front passenger air bag safety system.

Yellow lane departure warning indicator showing a car drifting across dashed highway lane lines Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Indicator Light: Warns that the system is inactive, dirty, or detecting an unintended lane drift (if so equipped on your Nissan Versa).

Yellow low fuel warning light showing a classic gas pump icon with a hose Low Fuel Warning Light: Informs the driver that the fuel reserve has reached a low level and refueling is needed soon (if so equipped).

Yellow low tire pressure warning light depicting a tire cross-section with an exclamation mark Low Tire Pressure Warning Light: Warns that one or more tires have dropped below the safe inflation threshold. Check pressures and re-inflate as soon as possible.

Yellow low windshield-washer fluid warning icon showing a windshield spraying fluid Low Windshield-Washer Fluid Warning Light: Indicates that the fluid reservoir for the windshield washers is running low and needs a top-off (if so equipped).

Yellow malfunction indicator light displaying the engine icon silhouette Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL / Check Engine): Highlights an onboard diagnostic fault related to engine tuning, spark, fuel delivery, or emissions systems.

Yellow master warning light showing an exclamation mark in a triangle Master Warning Light: Accompanies text alerts and diagnostics on the multi-information driver panel to capture your attention for system messages (if so equipped).

Yellow intelligent key system warning light depicting a key fob silhouette with signal waves NISSAN Intelligent Key Warning Light: Signals a low key fob battery, a mismatched key, or that the key fob has been removed from the running cabin (if so equipped).

Yellow power steering warning light displaying a steering wheel beside an exclamation mark Power Steering Warning Light: Warns of a temporary disablement or mechanical fault in the electric power steering system, which may increase steering effort.

Yellow rear automatic braking off warning light showing a car reversing toward an obstacle with a slash through it Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) System Warning Light: Indicates that the emergency rear sonar braking system is currently turned off or its sensors are blocked.

Yellow shift P warning indicator showing a shift pattern or instructions to shift into Park Shift P (Park) Warning Light: Prompts the driver to place the gear selector into the Park position prior to turning off the ignition switch (if so equipped).

Yellow slip indicator light showing a car silhouette leaving wavy tire tracks Slip Indicator Light: Flashes when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) detects loss of traction and actively manages power to help stabilize your Nissan Versa.

Yellow VDC OFF warning indicator showing the slip car icon with the word OFF underneath Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF Indicator Light: Confirms that the traction and stability control system has been manually deactivated by the driver.

Warning/Indicator light (Other Colors - System status, modes, and active drive assists)

Green CRUISE indicator light displaying the word CRUISE in capital letters CRUISE Indicator Light (Green): Indicates that the primary cruise control system is turned on and ready to maintain speed (if so equipped).

Green front fog light indicator displaying a light bulb with downward slanted rays crossed by a wavy line Front Fog Light Indicator Light (Green): Confirms that the high-intensity front fog lights are active and illuminating the road ahead (if so equipped).

Green High Beam Assist indicator light showing a headlight silhouette with the letter A inside High Beam Assist Indicator Light (Green): Shows that the automatic high-to-low beam light management system is active and scanning for oncoming traffic.

Blue high beam indicator light showing a standard headlight icon with straight horizontal beams High Beam Indicator Light (Blue): Confirms that the bright high beams have been manually switched on for maximum forward illumination.

Green lane departure warning indicator displaying a vehicle traveling within lane lines Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Indicator Light (Green): Indicates that the active lane monitoring safety systems are fully engaged and tracking lanes (if so equipped).

Green intelligent key warning light displaying the key fob icon with signal lines NISSAN Intelligent Key Warning Light (Green): Confirms that the system successfully detected the corresponding key fob inside the cabin (if so equipped).

Green SET indicator light displaying the word SET in capital letters SET Indicator Light (Green): Confirms that a specific cruise control speed has been successfully set and is maintaining velocity (if so equipped).

Green side light and headlight indicator showing two small opposing light bulbs Side Light and Headlight Indicator Light (Green): Indicates that the side marker lights, tail lights, license plate lights, and low-beam headlights are switched on.

Green SPORT mode indicator light displaying the word SPORT in bold text SPORT Mode Indicator Light (Green): Confirms that the performance SPORT mode has been selected for improved throttle responsiveness and shift tuning (if so equipped).

Green turn signal and hazard indicator lights showing left and right green arrows Turn Signal / Hazard Indicator Lights (Green): Flashes in unison with the active turn signals or when the emergency hazard warning system is activated.