What Do the Nissan Altima Warning Lights Mean?

If you’re driving around Akron in a Nissan Altima or other Nissan model, you will probably wonder one day, “What do my Nissan dashboard warning lights mean?” Each warning light on your dashboard has a distinct meaning, and it’s crucial to your vehicle’s longevity to know their meaning, so you know what to do next. The auto experts at Fred Martin Nissan explain here what the colors and symbols of your Nissan Altima warning lights mean. Take a closer look at the meaning of the various Nissan Altima warning lights below, and schedule service accordingly.

What Do the Nissan Dashboard Warning Light Colors Mean?

Are your Nissan Altima dashboard lights flashing yellow or red? The warning light colors indicate the severity of your Nissan’s mechanical issues. Whether you’ve got a pre-owned Nissan Altima or a new Nissan Rogue, rest assured that the color codes and meanings are the same across all Nissan models at Fred Martin Nissan near Canton.

If your warning light is yellow, this is a sign of a malfunction, but it may not be urgent. You can likely still drive your vehicle, but scheduling a service appointment as soon as possible is a good idea. If your Nissan dashboard warning lights up red, you need to have service performed immediately. Pull to the side of the Akron road, and don’t drive your vehicle any further if it lights up in red! Instead, have it towed to the Fred Martin Nissan service center for repair. 

What Do the Nissan Altima Warning Light Symbols Mean?

Your Nissan Altima warning lights display a variety of icons along with color. The symbols below represent different mechanical issues, so please familiarize yourself with their respective meanings: 

• A Person with Seat Belt Symbol: Seat Belt Warning Light
• A Person with Ball Symbol: Airbag Warning Light
• Exclamation Point Within Triangle Symbol: Master Warning Light
• PS Symbol: Power Steering Warning Light
• Exclamation Point Symbol: Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
• Gas Pump Symbol: Low Fuel Level Warning Light
• Windshield Wiper Symbol: Low Windshield Washer Fluid Levels Light
• Oil Can Symbol: Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
• ABS Symbol: Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Light
• Car Battery Symbol: Low Charge Warning Light
• BRAKE Symbol: Brake Warning Light

Fred Martin Nissan is Always at Your Service

If one of your Nissan Altima dashboard lights is illuminated and you need service, make an appointment with the Fred Martin Nissan service center. From an oil change to a new car battery and more, our certified Nissan auto technicians are ready, willing, and able to get you back on Massillon streets quickly. Contact us today if you have any questions, and don’t forget to check out our service specials to see if you can save some money.