Nissan Rogue Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Charge warning light

If it lights while the engine runs, the charging system may not be working properly.
What to do: Turn engine off and check the alternator belt. If it is loose, broken, missing or the light stays on, have vehicle serviced immediately. PDF page 106

Engine oil pressure warning light

Engine oil pressure may be low when it illuminates or blinks while the engine is running.
What to do: Stop safely as soon as possible, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer. It does not indicate oil level. PDF page 107

Electric shift control system warning light

A malfunction has occurred in the electric shift control system.
What to do: Make sure the parking brake is applied when parked and have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. PDF page 106

Electronic parking brake warning light

Shows the electronic parking brake is operating; if it illuminates or flashes while driving, the system may not be working properly.
What to do: Make sure it is off before driving. If it flashes or lights abnormally, have the system checked and repaired. PDF page 106

Supplemental air bag warning light

If on, the front, side, curtain air bags and/or pretensioners may not operate in an accident.
What to do: Have your vehicle checked; visiting a NISSAN dealer is recommended. PDF page 109

Seat belt warning light and chime

Reminds you to fasten seat belts when the driver or an occupied front passenger seat belt is unfastened.
What to do: Fasten the seat belts. PDF page 107

Hands OFF warning light

Steering Assist detects the driver's hands off the wheel for a period of time; alerts and braking follow if ignored.
What to do: Take control of the steering wheel. PDF page 107

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. PDF page 107

Amber: check soon

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

If it lights while running or driving, the ABS may not be working; anti-lock function is off but normal braking remains.
What to do: Have the system checked; visiting a NISSAN dealer is recommended. PDF page 109

Low tire pressure warning light

Warns of low tire pressure; flashing about 1 minute then staying on indicates a TPMS malfunction.
What to do: Stop and adjust tires to recommended COLD pressure; drive above 16 MPH to turn off. Have TPMS checked if malfunction. PDF page 110

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Steady: emission control or CVT malfunction detected. Blinking: engine misfire that may damage emission control system.
What to do: Have vehicle inspected. If blinking, stay under 45 MPH, avoid hard acceleration and steep grades, reduce cargo. Towing not needed. PDF page 112

Electric power steering warning light

If on while the engine runs, power steering may be malfunctioning and power assist stops; more steering effort is needed.
What to do: Have the system checked; visiting a NISSAN dealer is recommended. PDF page 109

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system OFF warning light

AEB with Pedestrian Detection is set to OFF, or if lit while ON, the system may be unavailable. PDF page 109

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system OFF warning light

RAB is turned off in the display; if lit or blinking while RAB is on, the system may be unavailable. PDF page 112

Slip indicator light

Blinks when VDC or traction control operates, near traction limits. Staying lit means VDC fail-safe mode may indicate a malfunction.
What to do: If it stays lit, have the system checked; a NISSAN dealer is recommended. PDF page 113

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

VDC is turned off, so VDC and traction control are not operating.
What to do: Turn VDC on in the display or restart the engine. If it stays on while driving, have the system checked. PDF page 113

Hill descent control system on indicator light

Lights when hill descent control is activated; blinking with switch on means the system is not engaged.
What to do: If it doesn't light or blink with the switch on, have the system checked. PDF page 110

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. PDF page 112

Front passenger air bag status light

Shows the front passenger air bag and knee air bag are off, depending on how the passenger seat is used. PDF page 110

Green: system on

Automatic brake hold indicator light (green)

The automatic brake hold system is operating. PDF page 113

White: information

Automatic brake hold indicator light (white)

The automatic brake hold system is on standby. PDF page 113

Summarized in our own words from the 2026 Nissan Rogue 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.