2024 Nissan Pathfinder Warning Lights and Indicators User Guide
This Guide covers 2024 Nissan Pathfinder warning lights and indicators. Understanding these alarms allows drivers to respond quickly to maintain vehicle safety, performance, and maintenance.
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2024 NISSAN WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning/Indicator light (red)
Brake warning light
Electric shift control system warning light
Electronic parking brake indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning light
Master warning light
Seat belt warning light and chime Steering Assist
Hands Off warning light
Warning/Indicator light (yellow)
Anti-lock Braking System (
ABS) warning light
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection system OFF warning light Electric power steering warning light Electronic parking brake warning light Front passenger air bag status light Hill descent control system ON indicator light Low tyre pressure warning light 
Warning/Indicator light (other) 
Automatic brake hold indicator light (white/green) Front fog light indicator light (green) High Beam Assist indicator light (green) High beam indicator light (blue) Low beam indicator light (green) 
Side light and headlight indicator light (green) Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (green) Warning/Indicator light (red) 
Master warning light Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system warning light Slip indicator light Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light 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: 
The following lights will come on briefly and then go off: 
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (red) For additional information on warnings and indicators, see “Vehicle information display–7 inch (18 cm) Type A” or “Vehicle information display—12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B”.
Brake warning light Low brake fluid warning light 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 ap-plied, stop the vehicle and perform the following:
- Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary.
- If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recom-mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
- Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driving 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 driving it could be dangerous.
- Pressing the brake pedal with the en-gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid level may increase your stopping distance and braking will require greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
- 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.
Charge warning light 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. CAUTION Do not continue driving if the generator belt is loose, broken or missing.
Electronic parking brake indicator light This light illuminates when the electronic parking brake system is operating. When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the electronic parking brake indicator light illuminates. When the engine is started and the parking brake is released, the indicator light turns off. If the parking brake is not released, the electronic parking brake indicator light remains illuminated. Ensure the electronic parking brake indicator light is turned off before driving. If the electronic parking brake indicator light illuminates or flashes while the elec-tronic parking brake warning light
(yellow) illuminates, it may indicate that the electronic parking brake system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. 
Engine oil pressure warning light 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. 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 covered by warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it is safe to do so.
- The engine oil pressure warning light is not designed to indicate oil level. The oil level should be checked using the dipstick.
Master warning light When the ignition is in the ON position, the master warning light illuminates if a warning message appears in the vehicle information display.
Seat belt warning light and chime
- The light and chime remind you to fasten the seat belts.
- The seat belt warning light will illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened, or if the front passenger seat belt is not fastened when occupied.
- The seat belt warning light will also illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position if any rear passenger’s seat belt is unfastened while the rear seat belt warning is shown.
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The seat belt warning light will also illuminate if a rear passenger seat belt is changed from fastened to unfastened.
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If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the chime will sound shortly.
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If the vehicle is driven above 9 mph (15 km/h) in the conditions that illuminate the seat belt warning light, the lamp will begin to blink and the chime will sound for over one minute, or until the seat belt is fastened again.
NOTE:
- The warning light and/or chime may activate if an object is placed in the unoccupied front passenger seat. In this case, please remove the object from the front passenger seat.
- The warning light and/or chime may activate if any seat belt is unfastened before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Please remain fastened until the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Supplemental air bag warning light When the ignition switch is placed in the ON 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 airbag, side airbag, curtain airbag, and pretensioner seat belt systems need servicing:
- The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
- The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
- The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for these services. Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pretensioner(s) may not func-tion properly. WARNING If the supplemental airbag warning light is on, it could mean that the front airbag, side airbag, curtain airbag 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.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (yellow) For additional information on warnings and indicators, see “Vehicle information display–7 inch (18 cm) Type A” or “Vehicle information display—12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B”.
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. 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 an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock function is turned off. The brake system then operates normally but without anti-lock assistance.
Electric power steering warning light WARNING
- If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the steering will not work. Steering will be harder to operate.
- When the electric power steering warning light illuminates with the engine running, 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 recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the electric power steering warning light illuminates. After starting the engine, the electric power steering warning light turns off. This indicates the power steering is operational. If the electric power steering warning light illuminates while the engine is running, it may indicate the power steering is not functioning properly and may need servicing. Have the power steering checked? It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. When the electric power steering warning light illuminates 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. 
Electronic parking brake warning light When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-tion, the electronic parking brake warning light illuminates and then turns off. The electronic parking brake system warning light functions for the electronic parking brake system. If the warning light illuminates, it may indicate the electronic parking brake system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Hill descent control system ON indicator light When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, this light comes on briefly and then turns off. The light comes on when the hill descent control system is activated. If the hill descent control switch is on and the indicator light blinks, the system is not engaged. If the indicator light does not come on when the hill descent switch is on, the sys-tem may not be functioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Low tyre pressure warning light Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire pressure of all tires except the spare. The low tyre pressure warning light warns of low tyre pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not functioning properly. After the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, this light illuminates for about 1 second and turns off.
Low tyre pressure warning If the vehicle is being driven with low tyre pressure, the warning light will illuminate. A “Tire Pressure Low – Add Air” warning also appears in the vehicle information display. When the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire pressure of all four tires to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label located in the driver’s door opening. The low tyre pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tyre pressure is adjusted. After the tyre is inflated to the recommended pressure, the vehicle must be driven at speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tyre pressure warning light. Use a tyre pressure gauge to check the tyre pressure. The “Tire Pressure Low – Add Air” warning appears each time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position as long as the low tire pressure warning light remains illuminated..
TPMS malfunction If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low tyre pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. The “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air” warning does not appear if the low tire pressure warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.
WARNING
- Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufacturer for the possible influ-ences before use.
- If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch placed in the ON position, have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
- If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving with under-inflated tyres may permanently damage the tyres and increase the likelihood of tyre failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury or death. Check the tyre pressure for all four tyres. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label lo-cated in the driver’s door opening to turn the low tire pressure warning light off. If the light still illuminates while driving after adjusting the tyre pressure, a tyre may be flat or the TPMS may be malfunctioning. If you have a flat tyre, replace it with a spare tyre as soon as possible. If no tyre is flat and all tyres are properly inflated, have the vehicle checked? It is recom-mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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When using a wheel without the TPMS such as the spare tyre, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Have your tyres replaced and/or the TPMS system reset as soon as possible. It is recom-mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for these services.
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Replacing tyres with those not originally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
- The TPMS is not a substitute for the regular tyre pressure check. Be sure to check the tyre pressure regularly.
- If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less than 16 mph (25 km/h), the TPMS may not operate correctly.
- Be sure to install the specified size of tyres to the four wheels correctly.
- MIL on steady: An emission control sys-tem malfunction has been detected. 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.
- MIL blinking: An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emissions control system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage:
- do not drive at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).
- avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
- avoid steep uphill grades.
- if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
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.
CAUTION 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. 
Master warning light When the ignition is in the ON position, the master warning light illuminates if a warning message appears in the vehicle information display.
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system warning light This light comes on when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. It turns off after the engine is started. This light illuminates when the RAB system is turned off in the vehicle information display. If the light illuminates when the RAB sys-tem is on, it may indicate that the system is unavailable.
indicator light also comes on when you place the ignition switch in the ON position. The light will turn off after approximately 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.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light This indicator light comes on when the VDC system is disabled in the vehicle information display. This indicates the VDC sys-tem has been turned off. Enable the VDC system in the vehicle information display or restart the engine and the system will operate normally. The VDC OFF indicator light also comes on when you place the ignition switch in the ON position. The light will turn off after about 2 seconds if the system is operational. If the light stays on or comes on along with the
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (other)
For additional information on warnings and indicators, see “Vehicle information display–7 inch (18 cm) Type A” or “Vehicle information display—12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B”
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Automatic brake hold indicator light (white/green) The automatic brake hold indicator light (white) illuminates when the automatic brake hold system is on standby. The automatic brake hold indicator light (green) illuminates when the automatic brake hold system is operating.
Front fog light indicator light (green) The front fog light indicator light illuminates when the front fog lights are on.
High beam indicator light (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. 
Low beam indicator light (green) This light comes on when the switch is turned to the
Side light and headlight indicator light (green) The side light and headlight indicator light illuminate when the side light or headlights are on (not including the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system or signature lights). If the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the side light and headlight indicator light will illuminate when the headlights turn on. 
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (green) The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal switch is activated. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS User Manual
Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it makes a high-pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard? It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Key reminder chime A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is placed in the AUTO ACC or OFF position or placed in the OFF or LOCK position with the Intelligent Key left in the vehicle. Make sure the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK posi-tion, and take the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime With the ignition switch placed in the OFF position, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if the headlights or parking lights are on. Turn the headlight control switch off or to AUTO before leaving the vehicle.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® door buzzer The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if any one of the following improper operations is found.
- The Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle when locking the doors.
- The Intelligent Key is taken outside the vehicle when operating the vehicle.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key.
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