Nissan Altima (L34) 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Vehicle information display warnings and indicators

The following messages may appear in your vehicle information display.

Engine start operation for Intelligent Key system (if I-Key battery level is low)

This indicator appears when the battery of the Intelligent Key is low and when the Intelligent Key system and the vehicle are not communicating normally.

If this appears, touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key while depressing the brake pedal. For additional information, see "Battery replacement".

Key Battery Low

This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key battery is running out of power.

If this indicator appears, replace the battery with a new one. For additional information, see "Battery replacement".

Key ID Incorrect

This warning appears when the ignition switch is placed from the OFF position and the Intelligent Key is not recognized by the system. You cannot start the engine with an unregistered key.

For additional information, see "NISSAN Intelligent Key".

Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual

After the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, this warning appears for a period of time and then turns off.

The Key System Error message warns of a malfunction with the Intelligent Key system.

If the warning appears while the engine is stopped, it may be impossible to start the engine.

If the warning appears while the engine is running, you can drive the vehicle. However, in these cases, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

No Key Detected

This warning appears when the Intelligent Key is left outside the vehicle with the ignition switch in the ON position. Make sure the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.

For additional information, see "NISSAN Intelligent Key".

Brightness indicator

This indicator appears when the vehicle information display screen brightness is being adjusted.

Alarm- Time for a driver break

This indicator appears when the set time is reached. The time can be set up to six hours. For additional information, see "Settings".

Chassis Control System Error: See Owner’s Manual

This warning appears if there is an error in the Automatic Brake Hold system. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

For additional information, see "Chassis control" or "Automatic brake hold".

Rear Door Alert is activated

When the system is enabled, this message appears when the Rear Door Alert system is active and can remind the driver to check the back seat.

• Using the steering wheel switch, a driver can select "Dismiss Message" to clear the display for a period of time. If no selection is made, this message automatically turns off after a period of time.
• Using the steering wheel switch, a driver can select "Disable Alert" to disable the horn alert for the remainder of the current trip.

WARNING

Selecting "Dismiss Message" during a stop within a trip temporarily dismisses the message for that stop without turning the system off. Alerts can be provided for other stops during the trip. Selecting "Disable Alert" turns off the Rear Door Alert system for the remainder of a trip and no audible alert will be provided.

NOTE:

This system is disabled until a driver enables it using the vehicle information display. For additional information, see "How to use the vehicle information display".

For additional information, see "Rear Door Alert".

Check Rear Seat For All Articles

When the system is enabled, this message appears when the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the vehicle is transitioned from the D (Drive) position to P (Park) position, and the driver exits the vehicle. This message alerts the driver, after a period of time, to check for items in the rear seat after the audible alert has been provided.

NOTE:

This system is disabled until a driver enables it using the vehicle information display. For additional information, see "How to use the vehicle information display".

For additional information, see "Rear Door Alert".

Door/Trunk Open

This warning appears when a door or the trunk has been opened.

Drive sport mode indicator

A small "S" appears to the right of the Transmission Shift Position indicator in the vehicle information display when the drive sport mode is engaged.

Activate the drive sport mode by pushing the switch on the shift lever while the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position.

For additional information, see "Driving the vehicle".

Engine Oil Service due in - - - miles

This distance to oil change will display if the distance to oil change is approximately 1,000 miles (1,600 km) or less. Several reminders will display until the remaining distance is 0.

Engine Oil Service due now

This message will be displayed when remaining distance is 0, indicating service is now due/overdue. After service is completed, the Oil Control System should be reset from the Maintenance settings menu.

Loose Fuel Cap

This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been refueled. For additional information, see "Fuel-filler door".

Low Fuel

This warning appears when the fuel level in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty). There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty).

Low Oil Pressure Stop Vehicle

This warning appears if low oil pressure is detected.

If the warning appears during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area and stop the engine immediately. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop for this service.

The low oil pressure warning is not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. For additional information, see "Engine oil".

Low outside temperature indicator

This indicator appears if the outside temperature is below 37ºF (3ºC). The temperature can be changed to display in Fahrenheit or Celsius. For additional information, see "Unit".

Power will turn off to save the battery

This message appears after a period of time if the ignition switch is in the ON position and if the vehicle is in P (Park). For additional information, see "Push-button ignition switch positions".

Power turned off to save the battery

This message appears after the ignition switch is automatically turned off. For additional information, see "Push-button ignition switch positions".

Push brake and start button to drive

This indicator appears when the shift lever is in the P (Park) position and the vehicle has not been started. Start the engine by pushing the ignition switch with the brake pedal depressed. You can start the engine from any position of the ignition switch.

This message also appears when the vehicle has been started using the Remote Engine Start function (if so equipped). Push the ignition switch with the brake pedal depressed to place the ignition switch in the ON position. For additional information, see "Remote Engine Start".

Reminder Turn OFF Headlights

This warning appears when the headlights are left in the ON position when exiting the vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the OFF or AUTO position. For additional information, see "Headlight and turn signal switch".

Release Parking Brake

This warning appears when the parking brake is set and the vehicle is driven.

Shift to Park

This warning appears when the ignition switch is in the AUTO ACC or OFF position and the shift lever is not in the P (Park) position.

Also, a chime sounds when the ignition switch is in the AUTO ACC or OFF position.

If this warning appears, move the shift lever to the P (Park) position and start the engine.

Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse

This warning may appear if the extended storage switch is not pushed in. When this warning appears, push in the extended storage switch to turn off the warning. For additional information, see "Extended storage switch".

Rear seat belt warning

• This warning includes display of the seat belts for rear positions only. Rear seat belts that are unfastened will appear red.
• If any rear seat belts are unfastened when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, this warning will display for about one minute, or until dismissed.
• When a rear seat belt is changed from fastened to unfastened, this warning will display for over one minute, or until dismissed.
• If the vehicle is driven above 9 mph (15 km/h) during or after the status change, this warning will display and the chime will sound for over one minute. During this time, the warning and chime cannot be dismissed unless the rear seat belt is fastened again.

NOTE:

Opening and closing a rear door while stopped will reset this warning, similar to pushing the ignition switch to ON again.

Tire Pressure Low - Add Air

This warning appears when the low tire pressure warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire pressure is detected. The warning appears each time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position as long as the low tire pressure warning light remains illuminated. If this warning appears, stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pressures of all four tires to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. For additional information, see "Lowtire pressure warning light" and "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)".

Transmission Shift Position indicator

This indicator shows the transmission shift position.

Service CVT

This warning appears when there is a problem with the CVT system. If this warning appears, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

CVT hot Power reduced

This transmission has a high fluid temperature protection mode. If the fluid temperature becomes too high (for example, climbing steep grades in high temperatures with heavy loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine power and, under some conditions, vehicle speed will be decreased automatically to reduce the chance of transmission damage. Vehicle speed can be controlled with the accelerator pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed may be reduced.

WARNING

When the high fluid temperature protection mode operation occurs, vehicle speed may be gradually reduced. The reduced speed may be lower than other traffic, which could increase the chance of a collision. Be especially careful when driving. If necessary, pull to the side of the road at a safe place and allow the transmission to return to normal operation; or have it repaired if necessary.

CVT Malfunction Service now

This warning appears when there is a problem with the CVT system. If this warning comes on, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

CVT Stop the vehicle

This message appears 30 seconds before the vehicle is shut down due to an above normal operating transmission temperature.

The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and malfunction warning (red) will illuminate.

Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer immediately for this service.

Engine Stalled: Stop safely

This message appears 30 seconds before the vehicle is shut down due to an above normal operating exhaust temperature.

The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and malfunction warning (red) will illuminate.

Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer immediately for this service.

Engine Malfunction Power reduced Service now

This warning appears when the engine is not operating under normal conditions.

If this warning appears, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Engine Malfunction Service now

This warning appears when there is a problem with the engine. If this warning appears, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Engine hot Power reduced

This engine has a high fluid temperature protection mode. If the fluid temperature becomes too high (for example, climbing steep grades in high temperatures with heavy loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine power and, under some conditions, vehicle speed will be decreased automatically to reduce the chance of engine damage.

Vehicle speed can be controlled with the accelerator pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed may be reduced.

WARNING

When the high fluid temperature protection mode operation occurs, vehicle speed may be gradually reduced. The reduced speed may be lower than other traffic, which could increase the chance of a collision. Be especially careful when driving. If necessary, pull to the side of the road at a safe place and allow the engine to return to normal operation; or have it repaired if necessary.

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection emergency warning indicator

This indicator appears along, with an audible warning, when the system detects the possibility of a forward collision.

For additional information, see "Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection".

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator

This indicator appears when the BSW system is engaged.

For additional information, see "Blind Spot Warning (BSW)".

Cruise control indicator

This indicator shows the cruise control system status.

When cruise control is activated, a green circle will appear to indicate it is set. The vehicle information display will also display the speed the cruise control was set at. If you accelerate past the set speed, the speed will blink until you either cancel cruise control or go back to the set speed. If cruise control is on and canceled, the speed will be displayed to show the speed the vehicle will return to if the resume button is activated.

Forward Driving Aids Temporarily Disabled Front Sensor Blocked See Owner’s Manual

This message appears when the front radar sensor may be obstructed due to:

• mud, dirt, snow, ice, etc.
• inclement weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

All forward driving aids are temporarily disabled until the system detects that the front radar sensor is no longer obstructed.

For additional information, see:

• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection.
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW).

DAA Malfunction

This warning appears when the Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) system is not functioning properly. For additional information, see "Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)".

Take a break?

This alert appears when Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) system has detected that the driver may be displaying fatigue or a lack of attention. For additional information, see "Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)".

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator

This indicator appears when the LDW system is engaged.

For additional information, see "Lane Departure Warning (LDW)".

Malfunction See Owner’s Manual

This warning appears when one of the following systems (if so equipped) is not functioning properly:

• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
• Driver Attention Alert
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

If one or more of these warning appears, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

For additional information, see "Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection", "Blind Spot Warning (BSW)", "Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)", "Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)", "Lane Departure Warning (LDW)", "Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)" and "Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)".

Parking Sensor

This indicator appears when the sensor is activated. For additional information, see "Rear Sonar System (RSS)".

Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s Manual

This warning appears when there is an error with the system. For additional information, see "Rear Sonar System (RSS)".

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system warning indicator

This indicator appears to indicate the status of the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system. For additional information, see "Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)".

Unavailable High Cabin Temperature

This message appears when the camera detects an interior temperature of more than 104ºF (40ºC). For additional information, see "Lane Departure Warning (LDW)".

Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction

This message appears when the Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems become unavailable because a radar blockage is detected. For additional information, see "Blind Spot Warning (BSW)" or "Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)".

Vehicle ahead detection indicator

This indicator shows when the following systems are engaged and have detected a vehicle:

• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)

For additional information, see "Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection" or "Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)".