Nissan Armada Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Engine oil pressure warning light

Engine oil pressure may be low if it lights or blinks while the engine is running. It is not an oil level indicator.
What to do: Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer. PDF page 114

Electronic parking brake warning light

The electronic parking brake is operating. If it stays on after release, or lights or flashes with the system warning light, there may be a fault.
What to do: Make sure it is off before driving. If a fault is suspected, have the system checked and repaired, preferably by a NISSAN dealer. PDF page 114

Hands OFF warning light

Steering Assist detects that the driver's hands are off the wheel for a period of time. Alerts, quick braking and automatic slowing may follow.
What to do: Take control by operating the steering wheel. PDF page 114

Amber: check soon

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

If it lights while the engine is running or while driving, the ABS may not be working properly. Brakes work normally but without anti-lock assistance.
What to do: Have the system checked, preferably by a NISSAN dealer. PDF page 116

Electronic parking brake system warning light

If it stays on after the initial check, the electronic parking brake system may not be functioning properly.
What to do: Have the brake system checked and repaired if necessary, preferably by a NISSAN dealer. PDF page 116

Electric power steering warning light (yellow)

Power assist to the steering is reduced, so greater steering effort is needed.
What to do: Grip the wheel securely and steer with more force than usual. Have the system checked, preferably by a NISSAN dealer. PDF page 116

Low tire pressure warning light

Tire pressure is low, or the TPMS is malfunctioning (light flashes about 1 minute at start, then stays on).
What to do: Stop and adjust to the recommended COLD pressure; drive above 16 MPH to reset. For a malfunction, have the system checked. PDF page 117

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system OFF warning light

The AEB with Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF, or the system may be unavailable if it lights while ON. PDF page 116

Slip indicator light

Blinking means VDC or traction control is operating and the road may be slippery. Staying on means VDC fail-safe mode or a possible malfunction.
What to do: If it stays on, have the system checked, preferably by a NISSAN dealer. PDF page 120

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

VDC and traction control are turned off. If it stays on while driving, the system may have a fault.
What to do: Turn VDC on with the switch or restart the engine. If it stays on, have VDC checked. PDF page 120

Hill descent control system on indicator light (if so equipped)

Lit when hill descent control is active. Blinking with the switch on means the system is not engaged; no light or blink may mean a fault.
What to do: If the light does not come on or blink with the switch on, have the system checked. PDF page 117

Differential lock indicator (if so equipped)

Blinks, then stays on once the differential gear is completely locked after the mode switch is turned ON. PDF page 116

Front passenger air bag status light

When lit, the front passenger air bag and knee air bag are off, depending on how the seat is being used. PDF page 117

Other warnings and indicators

High beam assist indicator light

High beam assist is turned on and operational. PDF page 121

High beam indicator light

The headlight high beam is on. PDF page 121

Low beam indicator light

The headlight low beam is on. PDF page 121

Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)

The front fog lights are on. PDF page 121

Exterior light indicator

Parking, rear combination, license plate lights or headlights are on with the switch in AUTO or on. PDF page 121

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Flashes when the turn signal lever or hazard switch is on. PDF page 121

Green: system on

Automatic brake hold indicator light (green)

The automatic brake hold system is operating. PDF page 120

White: information

Automatic brake hold indicator light (white)

The automatic brake hold system is on standby. PDF page 120

Summarized in our own words from the 2026 Nissan Armada 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.