Your 2016 Nissan Murano Dashboard Light Guide

You get an ominous feeling when you notice that one of your dashboard lights suddenly appears. You may panic but, depending on what the light means, it may not be an emergency situation. For drivers in the Peoria, Avondale and Surprise area, we'll explain these lights further so you can be prepared.

In this informative article, we're going to let you know the difference between indicator lights and warning lights. We'll also let you know what to do in the event that a warning light pops on when you're driving. This is your 2016 Nissan Murano dashboard light guide.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INDICATOR LIGHTS AND WARNING LIGHTS

There are two varieties of lights that will appear on your dashboard. Indicator lights will appear to notify you of an issue with your vehicle. More often than not, these lights merely serve to advise you of an issue you should get checked out in the near future. The warning lights will appear if there's a problem facing your Nissan Murano that requires your immediate attention.

NISSAN MURANO INDICATOR LIGHTS

  • Front Airbag Status Light- If you're front passenger seat isn't occupied, this light will appear to indicate that your passenger side airbag isn't active. This light will go away if it senses a passenger in the seat.
  • Malfunction Indicator Light- This light has a variety of meanings which, most often, is a loose fuel cap. The other meaning is that there is an emission control problem with your vehicle.
  • Turn Signal/Hazard Indicator- When this light appears, it simply means that you've activated your turn signal or hazard lights.
  • Vehicle Dynamic Control OFF- This light will only come on if you've deactivated your VDC system. Push the switch to reactivate this system.

NISSAN MURANO WARNING LIGHTS

  • Brake Warning Light- If this light appears, it means that you may have an insufficient level of brake fluid in your vehicle. It's recommended that you drive at a safe speed to your nearest Nissan dealer.
  • Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light- This dashboard light indicates that your oil pressure is low. If the light flashes, you should pull over to safety and contact your authorized Nissan dealer.
  • Power Steering Warning Light- This light will pop on if your power steering system isn't functioning properly. It's advised that steering will be extremely difficult in this condition, so continuing to drive is not recommended.
  • Seat Belt Warning Light- When you don't have your seatbelt fastened, this light will appear.
  • Supplemental Airbag Warning Light- If this light appears longer than 7 seconds after you've started your vehicle, it means that there's a problem with your supplemental airbag. If this occurs, you should contact your Nissan service department to have the system check and fixed.

If you notice any of these warning lights appear, then take your Nissan Murano into our Service Department at Coulter Nissan. We're always happy to help drivers like you in the Peoria, Avondale and Surprise area. Schedule your service appointment online today!