Nissan Murano Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Engine oil pressure warning light

Engine oil pressure is low. It does not show low oil level.
What to do: If it flickers or comes on while driving, pull off safely, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or repair shop. PDF page 80

Supplemental air bag warning light

Air bag or pretensioner systems need service if the light stays on past about 7 seconds, flashes, or never comes on.
What to do: Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible; visiting a NISSAN dealer is recommended. PDF page 81

Seat belt warning light and chime

Reminds you to fasten seat belts. It blinks with a chime if the vehicle is driven above a certain speed while unfastened.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt. Remove objects from an unoccupied front passenger seat if they trigger it. PDF page 80

Steering Assist Hands Off warning light

Steering Assist detects no steering wheel operation or hands off the wheel; later an alert, braking and an automatic stop can follow.
What to do: Operate the steering wheel and take control of the vehicle. PDF page 80

Amber: check soon

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

If on while the engine runs or while driving, the ABS may be malfunctioning. Anti-lock function is off but normal braking works.
What to do: Have the system checked; visiting a NISSAN dealer is recommended. PDF page 81

Electric power steering warning light

Power steering assist is lowered, so steering is harder to operate, though you keep control.
What to do: Grip the wheel firmly and use more force. Have the system checked; a NISSAN dealer is recommended. PDF page 82

Electronic parking brake warning light

If it stays on, 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 82

Low tire pressure warning light

Tire pressure is low or the TPMS 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 it off. PDF page 82

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Steady: emission control malfunction (or out of fuel). Blinking: engine misfire that may damage the emission system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected. If blinking, stay below 45 mph, avoid hard acceleration and steep grades, and reduce cargo. PDF page 84

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

Lit when AEB is set off or VDC is off. If lit while AEB is on, the system may be unavailable. PDF page 81

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system warning light

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

Slip indicator light

Blinks when VDC is operating, showing a slippery road and the vehicle nearing traction limits. Also lights 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 84

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light

The VDC system has been turned off. It also lights for about 2 seconds at ignition ON.
What to do: Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the engine. If it stays on while driving, have VDC checked. PDF page 85

Other warnings and indicators

Master warning light

Comes on with the ignition ON when a warning message appears in the vehicle information display.
What to do: See the message in the vehicle information display. PDF page 80

Electronic parking brake indicator light

If it lights or flashes while the yellow parking brake warning light is on, the electronic parking brake may not be working properly.
What to do: Have the system checked; visiting a NISSAN dealer is recommended. PDF page 80

Front passenger air bag status light

Shows that the passenger front and knee air bags are off, depending on how the front passenger seat is used. PDF page 82

Green: system on

High Beam Assist indicator light

Headlights are on in AUTO with high beams selected, so high beam assist is operational. PDF page 85

Low beam indicator light

The headlights are on, with front side, tail, number plate and instrument lights. 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

The headlight high beams are on; it goes out when low beams are selected. PDF page 85

White: information

Automatic brake hold indicator light

White: automatic brake hold is on standby. Green: it is operating. PDF page 85

Summarized in our own words from the 2026 Nissan Murano 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.