Nissan Kicks Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Charge warning light

With the engine running, the charging system may not be working properly.
What to do: Turn engine off and check the generator belt. If it is loose, broken, missing, or the light stays on, have system checked. PDF page 96

Shift P (Park) warning light

Blinks with a chime when the shift lever is not in P (Park) and the ignition is off.
What to do: Return the shift lever to P with the ignition off; set the ignition to LOCK to stop the chime. PDF page 103

Door open warning light

A door is not closed securely while the ignition is in the ON position. PDF page 96

Electronic parking brake indicator light

The electronic parking brake system is operating; it stays on if the parking brake is not released.
What to do: Make sure the light is off before driving. PDF page 96

Amber: check soon

Power steering warning light

Power steering may be malfunctioning; there is no steering power assist, so steering is harder, though you keep control.
What to do: Have the power steering system checked, ideally at a NISSAN dealer. PDF page 103

NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light

Blinks if the door is closed with the key outside; stays on for a steering lock or Intelligent Key system malfunction.
What to do: Make sure the key is inside the vehicle. For a malfunction, have the vehicle checked and repaired as soon as possible. PDF page 102

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) indicator light

If yellow while the system is on, it may indicate a malfunction.
What to do: Have the system checked, ideally at a NISSAN dealer. PDF page 100

Master warning light

Comes on yellow when various vehicle information display warnings appear. PDF page 102

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 100

Other warnings and indicators

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Steady or blinking while running may indicate a potential emission control malfunction; it can also come on if the vehicle runs out of fuel.
What to do: Check the fuel-filler cap is tight and the tank has at least 3 gallons. The light should turn off after a few trips. PDF page 102

Low tire pressure warning light

Tire pressure is low, or the tire pressure monitoring system is not functioning properly.
What to do: Stop and set all four tires to the recommended cold pressure, then drive above 16 mph (25 km/h) to turn the light off. PDF page 100

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system warning light

Shows the RAB system is turned off; if it lights or blinks while the system is on, the system may be unavailable. PDF page 103

Low windshield-washer fluid warning light

Windshield-washer fluid is at a low level.
What to do: Add windshield-washer fluid as necessary. PDF page 102

Slip indicator light

Blinks when Vehicle Dynamic Control is operating, showing a slippery road and the vehicle nearing its traction limits.
What to do: If it does not come on at ignition-on, have the system checked. PDF page 103

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light

VDC has been turned off.
What to do: Turn VDC on via the display or by restarting the engine. If it stays on while driving, have it checked. PDF page 104

Green: system on

Automatic brake hold indicator light

White means automatic brake hold is on standby; green means it is operating. PDF page 104

CRUISE indicator light

The cruise control system is operational after the cruise control switch is pushed. PDF page 104

High Beam Assist indicator light

High beam assist is operational with headlights on, AUTO position and high beams selected. PDF page 104

Summarized in our own words from the 2026 Nissan Kicks 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.