Nissan NV200 Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Engine oil pressure warning light

Warns of low engine oil pressure. It does not indicate a low oil level. Running the engine with it on can cause serious engine damage.
What to do: If it flickers or comes on while driving, pull off safely, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or repair shop. PDF page 80

High temperature warning light

If on while the engine runs, engine temperature may be extremely high. It also lights briefly at ignition ON as a sensor check.
What to do: Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible; continuing to drive an overheated engine may seriously damage it. PDF page 80

Charge warning light

If on while the engine runs, the charging system may not be working properly.
What to do: Turn the engine off and check the generator belt. If it is loose, broken, missing or the light stays on, have the system checked. Do not drive. PDF page 80

Supplemental air bag warning light

Normally lights about 7 seconds then goes off. If it stays on, flashes or never lights, air bag and pretensioner systems need servicing and may not work in a crash.
What to do: Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible; visiting a NISSAN dealer is recommended. PDF page 81

Seat belt warning light and chime

Reminds you to fasten seat belts. Light stays on until the driver's belt is fastened, with a chime of about 6 seconds. It may also show for an unbelted occupied front passenger seat.
What to do: Fasten your seat belt. PDF page 81

Door open warning light

Comes on when any door is not closed securely while the ignition is ON. PDF page 80

Power steering warning light

If on while the engine runs, the power steering may be faulty and there is no power assist. You keep control but steering is harder.
What to do: Have the power steering checked; visiting a NISSAN dealer is recommended. PDF page 85

Amber: check soon

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Steady or blinking while the engine runs may indicate an emission control malfunction. It may also come on if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing or fuel is very low.
What to do: Check that the fuel-filler cap is tight and the tank has at least 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel. It should turn off after a few trips. PDF page 80

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

If on while the engine runs or while driving, the ABS may not be working properly. Anti-lock function is off, but brakes work normally.
What to do: Have the system checked; visiting a NISSAN dealer is recommended. PDF page 82

Low tire pressure warning light

Warns of low tire pressure or a TPMS malfunction. A CHECK TIRE PRES message may show in the odometer.
What to do: Stop and adjust all four tires to the recommended COLD pressure on the label in the driver's door opening; then drive above 16 mph to turn the light off. PDF page 82

Low fuel warning light

The fuel level in the tank is getting low.
What to do: Refuel as soon as convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches 0 (Empty). PDF page 82

Slip indicator light

Blinks when the VDC system is operating, showing the road is slippery and the vehicle is near its traction limits. It also lights briefly at ignition ON.
What to do: If it does not come on at ignition ON, have the system checked. PDF page 85

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light

Comes on when the VDC OFF switch is pushed, showing VDC is off. It also lights about 2 seconds at ignition ON.
What to do: Push the switch again or restart the engine to restore VDC. If it stays on while driving, have VDC checked. PDF page 85

Other warnings and indicators

Security indicator light

Blinks when the ignition is OFF, LOCK or ACC, showing the vehicle's security systems are operational. PDF page 81

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator light

With the ignition ON, it shows the shift lever position. PDF page 82

Front passenger air bag status light

Lit when the passenger front air bag is off, depending on how the front passenger seat is being used. PDF page 82

Summarized in our own words from the 2021 Nissan NV200 owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.