Nissan Rogue Dashboard Light Guide

1. Anti-lock brakes: The letters ABS may illuminate if there's a problem with the vehicle's anti-lock braking system. When the light is on, the anti-lock brake function is automatically turned off. Take your Rogue to have the system evaluated and fixed.

2. Blind Spot Warning: If your new Nissan Rogue is equipped with the available Blind Spot Warning system, a light may glow depicting an aerial view of a car and another vehicle traveling close behind it in the adjacent lane. This light comes on when a vehicle is in your blind spot. Wait to depart your parking space or switch lanes.

3. Brake warning: BRAKE in bold type may appear for one of two reasons: The parking brake is in use or the system's brake fluid is low. Disengage the parking brake. If the light remains on, check the fluid level or have the vehicle checked by a certified Nissan specialist.

4. Charge warning: The dreaded charge light is synonymous with battery or alternator issues. Shaped like a battery box and glowing red, seeing this symbol requires prompt attention. Investigate under the hood to check the condition of the alternator belt. Seek assistance if the belt is loose, missing, or broken.

5. Forward Collision Warning: Models equipped with Forward Collision Warning systems may show this light when you are approaching a vehicle. The symbol looks like your car approaching a vehicle, coming within close proximity.

6. Low tire pressure: In the case of low tire pressure in one or more of your Rogue's tires, the tire pressure monitoring system will light up its corresponding light that will appear as an exclamation in parentheses. Manually check and refill tires to their recommended cold pressure levels as soon as it's safe to do so.

If the light appears without its accompanying message in the vehicle information display, the monitoring system isn't functioning properly and requires maintenance.

7. Master warning: A triangular caution symbol may come up for a variety of reasons, from low fuel to a door ajar to an error with the all-wheel drive system. Luckily, this symbol is always accompanied by a detailed message in the vehicle information display.

8. Malfunction indicator: Seeing an outline of an engine lit up indicates a potential issue with the vehicle's emissions control system or the transmission. If you're not low on gas and the gas cap is secured tightly, this is most likely the case. Proceed with caution and get your Rogue to a service center.

9. Power steering: A steering wheel and exclamation symbol appearing together indicate an issue with the vehicle's power steering system. Without this vital system, it will be more challenging to steer the vehicle. You should have it looked at by a professional as soon as possible.

10. Vehicle Dynamic Control slip or off indicator: The Rogue's Vehicle Dynamic Control system comes to the rescue in slick weather when more traction is needed. This system is always active, so if you see a car symbol with wiggly lines underneath it, conditions are slippery. If you see this same symbol accompanied by the word OFF, the system isn't functioning. If you didn't turn off the system manually, have the system inspected.