Nissan Altima Dashboard Lights

The Nissan Altima is one of the most reliable midsize sedans on the road. It's designed to deliver a smooth ride and a solid, long-lasting performance. You'll still need to bring it in for service and maintenance every so often. So, how do you know when it's time to schedule an appointment?

The answer could be found on your dashboard. These lights and indicators can tell you a lot about your car. To help drivers in Canton, Alliance, and Bolivar, OH, decipher what your car is trying to tell you, the team at Mears Nissan decided to take a closer look at some of the most common 2020 Nissan Altima dashboard lights.

Your dashboard lights range from simple reminders to urgent alerts. While you should get every issue looked at by a trained technician, some lights are more serious than others. Some of the lights you should be aware of before you hit the road include:

• Anti-lock Braking System - The letters ABS mean that there's a problem with your anti-lock braking system. You can keep driving on your regular brakes but get these looked at as soon as you can.
 
• Engine Oil Pressure - Getting an oil change is an essential part of your routine maintenance. If you're overdue for an oil change, you'll eventually see a light that looks like an old oil can. Continuing to drive with low oil can cause problems for your engine.
 
• Charge Warning Light - If there's a problem with your alternator or your battery is low, you'll see a light that looks like your car battery. Try to conserve power and drive straight to the service center.
 
• Low Tire Pressure - The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light looks like wheel. It's usually a sign that one of your tires is low on air. If you check the tire pressure and they seem to be in good condition, your TPMS might be malfunctioning.
 
• Malfunction Indicator - You probably know this as the check engine light because it looks like your engine. It can be triggered by a few things, but it usually means there's a problem with your emissions system. Try to get this looked at sooner rather than later.
 
• Brake Warning Light - You should see the word BRAKE whenever you've got your parking brake on. If you disengage the brake and it's still on or you see an exclamation mark inside a circle, you probably have faulty brakes. It's not safe to drive with faulty brakes, so call a tow truck.