Nissan Sentra 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.
What to do: Pull off the road safely, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or repair shop. Check oil level with the dipstick. PDF page 79

Electric shift control system warning light

A malfunction has occurred in the electric shift control system; the chime sounds and a message shows on the display.
What to do: Make sure the parking brake is applied and have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. PDF page 79

Electronic parking brake indicator light

The electronic parking brake is operating. If it stays on, flashes, or comes on with the yellow warning light, the system may be faulty.
What to do: Make sure it is off before driving. If it flashes or shows with the yellow light, have the system checked by a dealer. PDF page 79

Master warning light

Comes on with the ignition ON when the display shows a parking brake release, door open, Service CVT Stop safely, or Shift to P warning. PDF page 79

Amber: check soon

Power steering warning light

The power steering system may be malfunctioning. With the engine running there is no steering assist, so steering is harder but still controllable.
What to do: Have the power steering system checked by a NISSAN dealer. PDF page 84

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

If on while running or driving, the ABS may be malfunctioning. The anti-lock function is off but brakes work normally.
What to do: Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. PDF page 81

Electronic parking brake warning light

If it illuminates, the electronic parking brake system may not be functioning properly.
What to do: Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. PDF page 81

Low tire pressure warning light

Warns of low tire pressure or a TPMS malfunction. It lights for about 1 second after ignition ON, then turns off. PDF page 81

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection system warning light

Shows the AEB system is set to OFF. If it lights or flashes while the system is on, the system may be unavailable. PDF page 81

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system warning light

Shows the RAB system is turned off. If it lights or flashes while the system is on, the system may be unavailable. PDF page 84

Slip indicator light

Blinks when VDC is operating, meaning the vehicle is nearing its traction limits and the road may be slippery.
What to do: If it does not come on at ignition ON, have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. PDF page 84

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light

VDC has been turned off using the vehicle information display.
What to do: Turn VDC on via the display or restart the engine. If it stays on while driving, have VDC checked. PDF page 84

Front passenger air bag status light

Lit when the front passenger air bag is off, depending on how the front passenger seat is being used. PDF page 81

Green: system on

High Beam Assist indicator light

High beam assist is operational: headlights are on, switch is in AUTO with high beams selected. PDF page 85

Low beam indicator light

Headlights are on, with front side, tail, number plate and instrument lights, when the switch is in that position. PDF page 85

Side light and headlight indicator light

The side light or headlight position is selected. PDF page 85

Blue: system on

High beam indicator light

High beams are on; it goes out when low beams are selected. It also comes on when the passing signal is used. PDF page 85

White: information

Automatic brake hold indicator light

White means the automatic brake hold system is on standby; green means it is operating. PDF page 85

Summarized in our own words from the 2026 Nissan Sentra 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.