Nissan Pathfinder Warning Lights: What They Mean

Other warnings and indicators

Electric power steering warning light

Power steering may be malfunctioning; with the engine running there is no power assist, so steering takes much more effort, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds.
What to do: Have the power steering checked; visiting a NISSAN dealer is recommended. PDF page 99

Electronic parking brake warning light

If it illuminates after the startup check, the electronic parking brake system may not be functioning properly.
What to do: Have the system checked; visiting a NISSAN dealer is recommended. PDF page 99

Low tire pressure warning light

One or more tires are significantly under-inflated. If it flashes about a minute then stays on, the TPMS is malfunctioning.
What to do: Stop, check the tires and inflate to the proper pressure. Then drive above 16 mph to turn the light off. PDF page 280

Seat belt warning light

A driver, occupied front passenger or rear seat belt is unfastened. It blinks with a chime if driving above 9 mph.
What to do: Fasten the seat belts. Remove any object from the unoccupied front passenger seat. PDF page 97

Steering Assist Hands Off warning light

Steering Assist detects no steering wheel operation or hands off the wheel. Ignoring it brings an alert, brake application, then a stop with hazards.
What to do: Take control of the steering wheel. PDF page 97

Master warning light

Comes on with the ignition ON when a warning message appears in the vehicle information display.
What to do: See the vehicle information display for the warning message. PDF page 97

Supplemental air bag warning light

Illuminates about 7 seconds after ignition ON, then turns off, showing the system is operational. PDF page 97

Slip indicator light

Blinks when VDC is operating, showing a slippery road and the vehicle nearing its traction limits. Also comes on briefly at ignition ON.
What to do: If it does not come on at ignition ON, have the system checked; a NISSAN dealer is recommended. PDF page 102

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light

VDC system has been turned off in the vehicle information display. It also comes on briefly at ignition ON.
What to do: Re-enable VDC in the display or restart the engine. If it stays on while driving, have VDC checked. PDF page 102

Hill descent control system ON indicator light

Comes on when hill descent control is activated. Blinking with the switch on means the system is not engaged.
What to do: If it does not come on with the switch on, have the system checked; a NISSAN dealer is recommended. PDF page 99

Front passenger air bag status light

Shows whether the passenger front air bag is on or off depending on how the front passenger seat is used. PDF page 99

Green: system on

Front fog light indicator light

Illuminates when the front fog lights are on. PDF page 102

High Beam Assist indicator light

Illuminates when headlights come on with the switch in AUTO, high beams selected and the engine running. PDF page 102

White: information

Automatic brake hold indicator light

White: automatic brake hold is on standby. Green: the system is operating. PDF page 102

Summarized in our own words from the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder 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.