Nissan Ariya: Warning lights, indicator lights and audible reminders

Warning & Indicator Lights

Warning/indicator lights (red)

Warning/indicator lights (yellow)

Warning/indicator lights (other)

(white) (green)

Checking lights

With all doors closed, apply the parking brake, fasten the seat belts and place the power switch in the ON position without starting the EV system. The following lights (if so equipped) will come on:

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The following lights (if so equipped) come on briefly and then go off:

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• Warning/indicator lights (red)
• Warning/indicator lights (yellow)
• Warning/indicator lights (other)

Warning/indicator lights (red)

Basic information

See "Vehicle information display".

12-volt battery charge warning light

The DC/DC converter converts 400 volt Li-ion battery voltage to charge the 12- volt battery.

When the power switch is in the ON position, the 12-volt battery charge warning light illuminates and then turns off.

When this warning light illuminates with the power switch in the READY to drive position, a chime sounds and the following warning lights also illuminate.

• Master warning light (red)
• EV system warning light

The following messages also appear on the vehicle information display.

If the vehicle is being driven: "Stop safely" and if the vehicle is stopped: "Apply parking brake". When these messages appear, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe location, apply the parking brake and push the park button on the shift lever to place the vehicle in the P (Park) position.

The warning and the chime stop when the parking brake is operated or the vehicle is in the P (Park) position. It is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for support.

CAUTION

• The DC/DC converter system may not be functioning properly if the 12-volt battery charge warning light illuminates continuously when the power switch is in the READY to drive position. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe location and it is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.
• If the 12-volt battery charge warning light illuminates continuously when the power switch is in the READY to drive position, do not charge the 12-volt battery. It may lead to a malfunction of the DC/DC converter system. It is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

NOTE:

• If the vehicle does not go into the READY to drive position (when the power switch is pushed and the brake pedal is depressed), jumpstart the vehicle to place the power switch in the READY to drive position.
• Do not jump-start the vehicle and it is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for inspection:
  • If the 12-volt battery charge warning light turns off when the vehicle is in the READY to drive mode, the 12-volt battery may be discharged or there may be a malfunction in the 12-volt battery related system.
  • If the 12-volt battery charge warning light continues to illuminate when the vehicle is in the READY to drive mode, there may be a malfunction in the DC/DC converter. It is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for inspection.

Brake warning light (red)

or

When the power switch is placed in the ON position or in the READY to drive position, the brake warning light remains illuminated for about a few seconds. If the brake warning light illuminates at any other time, it may indicate that the hydraulic brake system is not functioning properly. If the brake warning light illuminates, stop the vehicle immediately and it is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

A buzzer sounds if a malfunction occurs in the brake system power supply.

Low brake fluid warning light:

When the power switch is placed in the ON or READY to drive position, the brake warning light illuminates, and then turns off. If the light illuminates while the power switch is in the READY to drive position with the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is necessary, add fluid and have the system checked. It is recommended you have this service performed by a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recommended you have this service performed by a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning indicator:

When the parking brake is released and the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the brake system checked, and if necessary repaired. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for this service.

WARNING

• Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driving it could be dangerous.
• Pressing the brake pedal with the power switch position is other than ON or READY to drive position and/or low brake fluid level may increase your stopping distance and braking will require greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for this service.

Electric shift control system warning light

The electric shift control system warning light illuminates when a malfunction occurs in the electric shift control system.

When the master warning light illuminates, the chime sounds and the following message is displayed in the vehicle information display: "When parked apply parking brake".

When the power switch is placed in the OFF position, the chime sounds continuously.

Ensure the parking brake is applied.

If the power switch cannot be placed in the OFF position, apply the parking brake and then place it in the OFF position.

Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

Electronic parking brake warning light

or

The electronic parking brake warning light indicates that the electronic parking brake system is operating.

When the power switch is placed in the ON position, the electronic parking brake warning light illuminates. When the EV system is started and the parking brake is released, the warning light turns off.

If the parking brake is not released, the electronic parking brake warning light remains on. Be sure that the electronic parking brake warning light has turned off before driving. If the electronic parking brake warning light illuminates or flashes while the brake system warning light illuminates, it may indicate that the electronic parking brake system is not functioning properly.

Have the electronic parking brake system checked, and if necessary repaired. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer promptly.

Hands OFF warning light

When the Steering Assist is activated, it monitors the driver's steering wheel operation.

If the steering wheel is not operated or the driver takes his/her hands off the steering wheel for a period of time, the warning light illuminates. If the driver does not operate the steering wheel after the warning light has been illuminated, an audible alert sounds and the warning flashes in the vehicle information display, followed by a quick brake application to request the driver to take control of the vehicle again. If the driver remains unresponsive, the vehicle will automatically turn on the hazard lights and slow to a complete stop.

Master warning light

When the power switch is in the ON position, the master warning light illuminates if a warning message appears in the vehicle information display.

Seat belt warning light and chime

For driver and front passenger:

The light and chime remind you to fasten the driver and front passenger seat belts.

The light illuminates whenever the power switch is ON, and will remain illuminated until the front seat belts are fastened.

When the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 10 MPH (15 km/h), the light will blink unless the front seat belts are securely fastened.

When the power switch is ON, the chime will sound for approximately 6 seconds unless the driver's seat belt is securely fastened.

When the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 10 MPH (15 km/h), the chime will sound unless the front seat belts are securely fastened. The chime will continue to sound for approximately 95 seconds until the front seat belts are fastened.

For rear passengers:

The seat belt warning light for the rear passengers will illuminate whenever the power switch is ON, and will remain illuminated until the rear passenger's seat belts are fastened.

For approximately 65 seconds after the power switch is ON, the system does not activate the warning light for the rear passengers.

If a rear passenger seat belt is fastened then unfastened at a vehicle speed less than approximately 10 MPH (15 km/h), the warning light will illuminate. When the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 10 MPH (15 km/h), the warning light will blink and the chime will sound.

The warning will turn off when a rear passenger seat belt is fastened or automatically turn off approximately 65 seconds after the seat belt is unfastened.

Supplemental air bag warning light

After placing the power switch in the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light will illuminate. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the supplemental front air bag and supplemental side air bag, curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner seat belt are operational.

If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and pretensioner systems need servicing.

• The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
• The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does not illuminate at all.

It is recommended you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for these services.

Unless checked and repaired, the Supplemental Restraint Systems and/or the pretensioners may not function properly.

For additional information, see "Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)".

WARNING

If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for this service.

Warning/indicator lights (yellow)

Basic information

See "Vehicle information display".

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

or

When the power switch is in the ON or READY to drive position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational.

If the ABS warning light illuminates while the power switch is in the READY to drive position, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for this service.

If an ABS malfunction occurs, the antilock function is turned off. The brake system then operates normally, but without anti-lock assistance.

Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator light

If the VSP OFF indicator illuminates while the VSP system is ON, it will may indicate the VSP is not functioning properly. Have the VSP system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system OFF warning light

When the power switch is in the ON position, the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system OFF warning light illuminates.

After starting the EV system, the warning light turns off.

This light illuminates when the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF on the vehicle information display.

If the light illuminates or flashes when the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection system is ON, it may indicate that the system is unavailable.

Disabling the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system with the vehicle information display causes the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection system to become unavailable. This is not a malfunction.

Brake system warning light (yellow)

The brake system warning light functions for both the cooperative regenerative brake and the electronically driven intelligent brake systems. When the power switch is placed in the ON position or in the READY to drive position, the light remains illuminated for about a few seconds.

If the light illuminates at any other time, it may indicate that the cooperative regenerative brake and/or the electronically driven intelligent brake systems are not functioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer. If the brake warning light (red) also illuminates, stop the vehicle immediately and it is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

WARNING

• Depressing the brake pedal when the power switch position is not in the ON or READY to drive position and/or low brake fluid level may increase the stopping distance and braking will require greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.
• The cooperative regenerative brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light illuminates when the READY to drive indicator light is ON. If you judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driving could be dangerous.

Electric power steering warning light

When the power switch is in the ON position, the electric power steering warning light illuminates and turns off when the power switch is placed in the READY to drive position. This indicates the electric power steering is operational.

If the electric power steering warning light illuminates while the READY to drive indicator light is ON, it may indicate the electric power steering is not functioning properly and may need servicing. Have the electric power steering checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

When the electric power steering warning light illuminates, the power assist to the steering will be limited or cease operation, which may cause the steering wheel operation to become heavy. Even if this occurs, the performance of the manual steering is ensured. Grip the steering wheel securely and operate it with greater force than usual.

EV system warning light

When the power switch is in the ON position, the EV system warning light illuminates and then turns off.

This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the following systems. It is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

• Traction motor and inverter system
• Charge port or on board charger
• Li-ion battery system
• Cooling system
• Emergency shut off system is activated.

Front passenger air bag status light

The front passenger air bag status light will be lit and the front passenger air bag and the front passenger knee air bag will be off depending on how the front passenger seat is being used.

For additional information, see "Front passenger air bag and status light".

Low battery charge warning light

The low battery charge warning light illuminates when the available Li-ion battery charge is getting low. Charge as soon as it is possible, preferably before the Li-ion battery available charge gauge reaches the bottom line.

NOTE:

The low battery charge warning light turns off immediately before the Li-ion battery is completely discharged and the vehicle will stop. If the Li-ion battery becomes completely discharged, the vehicle must be charged in order to be driven.

Low tire pressure warning light

Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire pressure of all tires.

The low tire pressure warning light warns of low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not functioning properly.

After the power switch is placed in the ON position, this light illuminates for about 1 second and turns off.

Low tire pressure warning:

If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the warning light will illuminate.

The "Tire Pressure Low - Add Air" warning also appears in the vehicle information display.

When the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The low tire pressure warning light may not automatically turn off when the tire pressure is adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the recommended pressure, the vehicle must be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tire pressure.

The "Tire Pressure Low - Add Air" warning is active as long as the low tire pressure warning light remains illuminated.

For additional information, see "Vehicle information display", "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" and "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)".

TPMS malfunction:

If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute when the power switch is placed in the ON position.

The light will remain on after the 1 minute.

Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for this service. The "Tire Pressure Low - Add Air" warning does not appear if the low tire pressure warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.

For additional information, see "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)".

WARNING

• Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment.

  Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufacturer for the possible influences before use.

• If the light does not illuminate with the power switch placed in the ON position, have the vehicle checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for this service as soon as possible.
• If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible.

  Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently damage the tires and increase the likelihood of tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury. Check the tire pressure for all four tires.

  Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If the light still illuminates while driving after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire may be flat or the TPMS may be malfunctioning. If you have a flat tire, repair it with an emergency tire puncture repair kit as soon as possible. If no tire is flat and all tires are properly inflated, it is recommended you consult a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

• Replacing tires with those not originally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS.

CAUTION

• The TPMS is not a substitute for the regular tire pressure check. Be sure to check the tire pressure regularly.
• If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the TPMS may not operate correctly.
• Be sure to install the specified size of tires to the four wheels correctly.

Master warning light

When the power switch is in the ON position, the master warning light illuminates if a warning message appears in the vehicle information display.

See "Vehicle information display".

Power limitation indicator light

When the power switch is in the ON position, the power limitation indicator light illuminates and then turns off.

When the power limitation indicator light is illuminated with the power switch in the READY to drive position, the power provided to the traction motor is reduced.

Therefore the vehicle is not as responsive when the accelerator is depressed while the power limitation indicator light is illuminated.

When this light illuminates and any message appears on the vehicle information display, follow the instructions.

This light illuminates in the following conditions.

• Li-ion battery available charge is extremely low.
• Li-ion battery temperature is very low.
• When the temperature of EV system is high (motor, inverter, coolant system, Li-ion battery etc.).
• When the EV system has a malfunction.

If the low battery charge warning light is illuminated, charge the Li-ion battery as soon as possible.

If this light illuminates because the Li-ion battery is cold due to low outside temperatures, move the vehicle to a warmer location. The Li-ion battery temperature may be increased by charging the Li-ion battery.

If the light illuminates when the EV system becomes hot due to continuous hill climbing either continue driving at a slower safe speed, or stop the vehicle in a safe location. If this light does not turn off, it is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

If the light illuminates in a situation other than those described above, or if it does not turn off, there may be a system malfunction.

It is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.

WARNING

Power limitation mode can result in reduced power and vehicle speed.

The reduced speed may be lower than other traffic, which could increase the chance of a collision. Be especially careful when driving. If the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driving speed, pull to the side of the road in a safe area. Charge the Li-ion battery if the charge is low or allow the Li-ion battery to cool.

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system OFF warning light

This light comes on when the power switch is placed in the ON position. It turns off after the EV system is started.

This light illuminates when the RAB system is turned off in the vehicle information display.

If the light illuminates when the RAB system is on, it may indicate that the system is unavailable. For additional information, see "Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)".

Slip indicator light

When the power switch is in the ON position, the slip indicator light illuminates and then turns off.

The light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system or the traction control system is operating, thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface may be slippery.

If the light illuminates while the VDC system is on, this light alerts the driver to the fact that the VDC system's fail-safe mode is operating, for example the VDC system may not be functioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for this service. If a malfunction occurs in the system, the VDC system function will be canceled but the vehicle is still driveable.

For additional information, see "Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system" of this manual.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

The light comes on when the VDC is turned OFF. This indicates that the VDC system and traction control system are not operating.

Turn the VDC on using the vehicle information display, or restart the EV system and the system will operate normally.

The light also comes on when placing the power switch in the ON position. The light will turn off after about 2 seconds if the system is operational. If the light stays on or comes on along with the indicator light while you are driving, have the VDC system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for this service.

WARNING

The VDC should remain on unless freeing a vehicle from mud or snow.

While the VDC system is operating, you might feel a slight vibration or hear the system working when starting the vehicle or accelerating, but this is not a malfunction.

Warning/indicator lights (other)

Basic information

See "Vehicle information display".

Automatic brake hold indicator light (white)

The automatic brake hold indicator light (white) illuminates when the automatic brake hold system is on standby.

Automatic brake hold indicator light (green)

The automatic brake hold indicator light (green) illuminates when the automatic brake hold system is operating.

Exterior light indicator

This indicator illuminates when the headlight switch is turned to the AUTO, or position and the front parking lights, rear combination lights, license plate lights or headlights are on. The indicator turns off when these lights are turned off.

Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)

The front fog light indicator light illuminates when the front fog lights are on.

High beam assist indicator light

The high beam assist indicator light illuminates when the high beam assist system is turned on and it is operational.

High beam indicator light

This light illuminates when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected.

Plug in indicator light

This light illuminates while charge connector is connected to the vehicle and blinks during charging.

This indicator light will not illuminate if the vehicle is in the sleep mode.

NOTE:

If the charge connector is connected to the vehicle, the power switch cannot be placed in the READY to drive position.

READY to drive indicator light

The READY to drive indicator light illuminates when the EV (Electric Vehicle) system is powered and the vehicle may be driven.

The READY to drive indicator light will turn off in the following conditions.

• Certain EV (Electric Vehicle) system malfunctions.
• The READY to drive indicator light turns off immediately before the Li-ion battery is completely discharged. If the Li-ion battery becomes completely discharged, the vehicle must be charged in order to be driven.

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

The light flashes when the turn signal switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.

Audible reminders

12-volt battery charge warning chime

If the 12-volt battery charge warning light illuminates, the chime will sound when a warning message is displayed on the vehicle information display.

When the chime sounds, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe location and push the park button on the shift lever and apply parking brake. The 12-volt battery charge warning light turns off and the chime will stop when the parking brake is applied or the vehicle is placed in the P (Park) position. It is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer for support.

Brake pad wear warning

The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it will make a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will first occur only when the brake pedal is depressed. After more wear of the brake pad, the sound will always be heard even if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.

Electric shift control system reminder chime

If an improper shift operation is performed, for safety reasons a chime will sound and at the same time, depending on the conditions, the operation will be cancelled or the shift position will switch to the N (Neutral) position.

Door lock warning chime

When the chime sounds, be sure to check both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key.

Driving Aid chimes

An audible alert/chime may be heard if any of the following systems (if so equipped) are active:

• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
• Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)*
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
• Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (IBSI)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• ProPILOT Assist
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
• Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
• Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
• Sonar

*Only when the Steering Assist is turned on

For additional information, refer to the "5.

Starting and driving" section of this manual.

Light reminder chime

The light reminder chime will sound when the headlight switch is placed in the or position after the EV system was turned off, and the driver's door is opened with the light is on.

Turn the light switch to the OFF (if so equipped) or AUTO position when you leave the vehicle.