Get Instruments and controls -> Warning lights, indicator lights and audible reminders Guide for Nissan Micra 4 Door Fifth Generation (2017-2023)

WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS

AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning

light

Power steering warning light (if so

equipped)

High beam indicator light (blue)

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Brake warning light

Charge warning light

Seat belt warning light and chime

Supplemental air bag warning light

Overdrive OFF indicator light (A/T models

only)

Automatic Transmission position indica-

tor light (A/T models only)

Door open warning light

Security indicator light

Slip indicator light

Engine oil pressure warning light

High temperature warning light (red)

CRUISE indicator light (if so equipped)

Front fog light indicator light (if so

equipped)

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indi-

cator light

Low windshield-washer fluid warning light

Front passenger air bag status light

The following lights (if so equipped) will

come on briefly and then go off:

recommended that you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

CHECKING LIGHTS

With all doors closed, apply the parking

brake, fasten the seat belts and place the

ignition switch in the ON position without

starting the engine. The following lights (if

so equipped) will come on:

Some indicators and warnings are also dis-

played in the trip computer located to the

right of the speedometer. For additional

information, refer to “Meters and gauges” in

this section.

,

If any light fails to come on or operate in a

way other than described, it may indicate a

burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-

function. Have the system checked. It is

,

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Parking brake indicator

WARNING LIGHTS

∙ Pressing the brake pedal with the en-

gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid

level may increase your stopping dis-

tance and braking will require greater

pedal effort as well as pedal travel.

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON

position, the light comes on when the park-

ing brake is applied.

This vehicle has various warning lights that

may illuminate to indicate a potential prob-

lem. For additional information, refer to the

specific light in this section.

Low brake fluid warning light

∙ If the brake fluid level is below the

MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake

fluid reservoir, do not drive until the

brake system has been checked. It is

recommended that you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

Anti-lock Braking System

(ABS) warning light

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.

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. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake

fluid as necessary. For additional infor-

mation, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Do-

it-yourself” section of this manual.

Charge warning light

If the ABS warning light illuminates while

the engine is running or while driving, it

may indicate the ABS is not functioning

properly. Have the system checked. It is

recommended that you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

If this light comes on while the engine is

running, it may indicate the charging sys-

tem is not functioning properly. Turn the

engine off and check the generator belt. If

the belt is loose, broken, or missing, or if the

light remains on, have the system checked.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have

the warning system checked. It is rec-

ommended that you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock

function is turned off. The brake system

then operates normally but without anti-

lock assistance. For additional information,

refer to “Brake system” in the “Starting and

driving” section of this manual.

WARNING

∙

Your brake system may not be working

properly if the warning light is on. Driv-

ing could be dangerous. If you judge it

to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest

service station for repairs. Otherwise,

have your vehicle towed because driv-

ing it could be dangerous.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving if the generator

belt is loose, broken or missing.

Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parking

brake and the foot brake systems.

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Door open warning light

High temperature warning

light (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 en-

gine coolant system is operational.

Power steering warning

light (if so equipped)

This light comes on when any of the doors

are not closed securely while the ignition

switch is placed in the ON position.

WARNING

∙ If the engine is not running or is

turned off while driving, the power as-

sist for the steering will not work.

Steering will be harder to operate.

Engine oil pressure

warning light

This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If

the light flickers or comes on during nor-

mal driving, pull off the road in a safe area,

stop the engine immediately and call a

NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair

shop.

CAUTION

∙ When the power steering warning

light illuminates with the engine run-

ning, there will be no power assist for

the steering. You will still have control

of the vehicle, but the steering will be

harder to operate. Have the power

steering system checked. It is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer

for this service.

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON

position, the power steering warning light

illuminates. After starting the engine, the

power steering warning light turns off. This

indicates the power steering is operational.

If the high temperature warning light

illuminates while the engine is running,

it may indicate the engine temperature

is extremely high. Stop the vehicle

safely as soon as possible. If the vehicle

is overheated, continuing vehicle op-

eration may seriously damage the en-

gine. For additional information, refer

to “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In

case of emergency” section of this

manual.

The engine oil pressure warning light is

not designed to indicate a low oil level.

Use the dipstick to check the oil level. For

additional information, refer to “Engine oil”

in the “Do-it-yourself” section of this

manual.

Low windshield-washer

fluid warning light

CAUTION

Running the engine with the engine oil

pressure warning light on could cause

serious damage to the engine almost

immediately. Such damage is not cov-

ered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited

Warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as

it is safe to do so.

If the power steering warning light illumi-

nates while the engine is running, it may

indicate the power steering is not function-

ing properly and may need servicing. Have

the power steering checked. It is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for

this service.

This light comes on when the windshield-

washer fluid is at

a

low level. Add

windshield-washer fluid as necessary. For

additional information, refer to “Windshield-

washer fluid” in the “Do-it-yourself” section

of this manual.

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When the power steering warning light illu-

minates with the engine running, there will

be no power assist for the steering, but you

will still have control of the vehicle. At this

time, greater steering effort is required to

operate the steering wheel, especially in

sharp turns and at low speeds.

Supplemental air bag

warning light

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.

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning

light is on, it could mean that the front

air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag

and/or pretensioner systems will not

operate in an accident. To help avoid

injury to yourself or others, have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is

recommended that you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

For additional information, refer to “Power

steering” in the “Starting and driving” sec-

tion of this manual.

If any of the following conditions occur, the

front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,

and pretensioner seat belt systems need

servicing:

Seat belt warning light and

chime

The light and chime remind you to fasten

your seat belts. The light illuminates when-

ever the ignition switch is placed in the ON

or START position and remains illuminated

until the driver’s seat belt is fastened.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

∙

The supplemental air bag warning light re-

mains on after approximately 7 seconds.

This vehicle has various indicator lights

that may illuminate to indicate a system

status. For additional information, refer to

the specific light in this section.

The supplemental air bag warning light

flashes intermittently.

Automatic Transmission

position indicator light (A/T

models only)

The supplemental air bag warning light

does not come on at all.

The seat belt warning light may also illumi-

nate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not

fastened when the front passenger’s seat

is occupied.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN

dealer for these services.

When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion, this indicator light shows the shift le-

ver position. For additional information, re-

fer to “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting

and driving” section of this manual.

Unless checked and repaired, the supple-

mental restraint system (air bag system)

and/or the pretensioner(s) may not func-

tion properly. For additional information, re-

fer to “Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS)” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and

supplemental restraint system” section of

this manual.

For additional information, refer to “Seat

belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and

supplemental restraint system” section of

this manual.

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test. For additional information, refer to

“Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance

(I/M) test” in the “Technical and consumer

information” section of this manual.

CRUISE indicator light (if so

equipped)

The light comes on when the CRUISE

ON/OFF switch is pushed. The light goes

out when the CRUISE ON/OFF switch is

pushed again. When the CRUISE indicator

light comes on, the cruise control system is

operational.

High beam indicator light

(blue)

This blue light comes on when the head-

light high beams are on and goes out when

the low beams are selected.

Operation

The MIL will come on in one of two ways:

The high beam indicator light also comes

on when the passing signal is activated.

∙

MIL on steady — An emission control

system malfunction has been de-

tected. Check the fuel-filler cap if the

LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in

the trip computer. If the fuel-filler cap is

loose or missing, tighten or install the

cap and continue to drive the vehicle.

Malfunction Indicator Light

(MIL)

If this indicator light comes on steady or

blinks while the engine is running, it may

indicate a potential emission control mal-

function.

For additional information, refer to “Cruise

control” in the “Starting and driving” section

of this manual.

Front fog light indicator

light (if so equipped)

The front fog light indicator light illumi-

nates when the front fog lights are on. For

additional information, refer to “Front fog

lights” in this section.

The

few driving trips. If the

light should turn off after a

light does

The

may also come on steady if the

not turn off after a few driving trips, have

the vehicle inspected. It is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer

for this service. You do not need to have

your vehicle towed to the dealer.

fuel-filler cap is loose or missing or if the

vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure

the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed

tightly and that the vehicle has at least 3 gal

(11.4 L) of fuel in the fuel tank.

Front passenger air bag

status light

The front passenger air bag status

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 supplemen-

tal restraint system” section of this manual.

∙

MIL blinking — An engine misfire has

been detected which may damage the

emission control system. To reduce or

avoid emission control system dam-

age:

After a few driving trips, the

light

should turn off if no other potential emis-

sion control system malfunction exists.

If this indicator light comes on steady for

20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds

when the engine is not running, it indicates

that the vehicle is not ready for an emission

control system inspection/maintenance

– Do not drive at speeds above

45 mph (72 km/h).

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– Avoid hard acceleration or decelera-

tion.

For additional information, refer to “Driving

the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-

tion of this manual.

The

indicator light also comes on

when you place the ignition switch in the

ON position. The light will turn off after ap-

proximately 2 seconds if the system is op-

erational. If the light does not come on

have the system checked. It is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for

this service.

– Avoid steep uphill grades.

Security indicator light

– If possible, reduce the amount of

cargo being hauled or towed.

This light blinks when the ignition switch is

placed in the OFF, LOCK or ACC position.

The MIL may stop blinking and come on

steady. Have the vehicle inspected. It is rec-

ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer

for this service. You do not need to have

your vehicle towed to the dealer.

The blinking security indicator light indi-

cates that the security systems equipped

on the vehicle are operational.

Turn signal/hazard

indicator lights

The appropriate light flashes when the turn

signal switch is activated.

For additional information, refer to “Security

systems” in this section.

CAUTION

Both lights flash when the hazard switch is

turned on.

Slip indicator light

Continued vehicle operation without

having the emission control system

checked and repaired as necessary

could lead to poor driveability, reduced

fuel economy, and possible damage to

the emission control system.

This indicator light will blink when the Ve-

hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is op-

erating, thus alerting the driver to the fact

that the road surface is slippery and the

vehicle is nearing its traction limits.

Vehicle Dynamic Control

(VDC) OFF indicator light

This indicator light comes on when the

VDC OFF switch is pushed to off. This indi-

cates the VDC system has been turned off.

Overdrive OFF indicator

light (A/T models only)

This light comes on when the overdrive

function is OFF.

You may feel or hear the system working;

this is normal.

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.

The light will blink for a few seconds after

the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.

The automatic transmission overdrive

function is controlled by the overdrive

switch.

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