What are the symbols on a Nissan Altima?

What are the symbols on a Nissan Altima?

In addition to sounds, smells and feelings, our vehicles use symbols to indicate when something needs to be looked at more closely. The Nissan Altima dashboard warning lights are examples of our vehicles’ means of communication, so we’re sharing a comprehensive list of them for when our cars try to tell us something.

What does a green light mean on a Nissan Altima?

A set of two small green light symbols indicate that the side lights or headlights are shining. • Malfunction indicator: If an engine-shaped cutout appears on your dashboard, your Altima’s gas cap may be loose or missing or there may be an issue with the emissions control system.

Where is the master warning light on a Nissan Altima?

• Master warning light: The vehicle information display, located between the tachometer and odometer in the Nissan Altima, makes solving tricky dashboard symbols a cinch. If the master warning light, represented by an exclamation point inside a triangle, turns on, look to the display area for an explanation of the issue at hand:

What is the overdrive off indicator light on an Altima?

Overdrive OFF indicator light – If your Altima is outfitted with overdrive capabilities and the system has been turned off, the overdrive OFF indicator light (shown as O/D OFF) will be illuminated.

Is the Nissan Altima Hybrid a midsize car?

Nissan has announced that future hybrids will use Nissan-designed hybrid technology and be available nationwide. The Altima Hybrid is available in one trim level and competes with other midsize hybrids like the Toyota Camry Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid. New for 2011 Other than a few new colors, there are no changes to the Altima Hybrid.

A set of two small green light symbols indicate that the side lights or headlights are shining. • Malfunction indicator: If an engine-shaped cutout appears on your dashboard, your Altima’s gas cap may be loose or missing or there may be an issue with the emissions control system.

• Master warning light: The vehicle information display, located between the tachometer and odometer in the Nissan Altima, makes solving tricky dashboard symbols a cinch. If the master warning light, represented by an exclamation point inside a triangle, turns on, look to the display area for an explanation of the issue at hand:

Is there a decode and go guide for Nissan Altima?

Before you get stumped by a mystery dash light in your Nissan Altima, check out Nissan 24’s decode-and-go guide that helps you quickly associate dash lights with their required actions so you can get back on the road worry-free.

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