2016 Nissan Maixma Dashboard Light Guide

IMPORTANCE OF DASHBOARD LIGHTS ON YOUR NISSAN MAXIMA

The warning and indicator lights on your Nissan Maxima's dashboard are incredibly important because they let you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. With a variety of advanced systems working behind the scenes, these lights are the vehicle's way of asking for help. 

It's incredibly important to pay attention to these lights as soon as they come on and remedy the problem as soon as possible. For your convenience, we've listed some of the most common warning and indicator lights you might see in your 2016 Nissan Maxima below.

MAXIMA INDICATOR LIGHTS

There are two basic kinds of lights you'll see on your Maxima's dashboard. The first is indicator lights. These lights let you know that a system is activated and there's nothing to worry about. Here are a few examples: 

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT

This blue light lets you know that your high beams are activated. This is nothing to worry about and simply serves as a reminder that they're on since you can't see them from inside the vehicle. 

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL OFF INDICATOR LIGHT

This light simply lets you know that the Vehicle Dynamic Control system has been deactivated. When deactivated, you'll need to manually adjust your driving to prevent slippage.

NISSAN MAXIMA WARNING LIGHTS

The second kind of light you'll see on the dashboard of your 2016 Nissan Maxima is warning lights. These lights warn you that there's a problem with a system in the vehicle and it's time to get your vehicle checked out by the professionals at your local Nissan dealer near Surprise, Peoria, and Avondale, Coulter Nissan. Here are a few examples: 

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON THE NISSAN MAXIMA

This light indicates that there's a problem with the braking system. You'll want to check the pressure of the brake pedal to see if the braking system is still working properly. If so, take your vehicle to the service department at Coulter Nissan and have them check the brakes as soon as possible, since this light could signal a potential brake failure. 

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT

This light indicates that there's a loss of engine oil pressure. It could mean that you have a leak or that the motor oil level isn't what it should be. By not getting this checked out immediately, your vehicle could be at risk of overheating.

2016 NISSAN MAXIMA SURPRISE AZ

If you see any of these warning lights or any of the warning lights listed in your owner's manual, illuminated on your dashboard, it's time to get your vehicle to the professionals in the service department at Coulter Nissan. Equipped with all of the latest technology and skills necessary to repair your 2016 Nissan Maxima, you'll be in good hands with our expert automotive service team.


Coulter Nissan is located at 13301 N Autoshow Ave in Surprise, AZ. Give us a call at 623-207-9156 or visit us online to schedule a service appointment today.