2012 Nissan Rogue Malfunction Indicator Light

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2012 nissan rogue malfunction indicator light.

Hi my name is megan i have a 2012 nissan maxima that i just recently purchased about 3 to 4 weeks ago used at 70 000 miles it recently started showing a red car with a key in the middle of it and this light only comes on when the car is turned off it says it is a security indicator but i am concerned of it draining my battery while it is. Blinks rapidly about twice a second. So what is that light on your dashboard. The most important thing to note is while your car is still drivable even after this indicator pops on you should still get it checked out by a nissan.

This light is known as the malfunction indicator light or check engine light and illuminates when there is an issue with your vehicle. If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission. If the awd warning light blinks while driving. Malfunction indicator light blinking an engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system.

What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car s dashboard or instrument cluster. Why is my nissan malfunction indicator light mil on. Pull off the road in a safe area and idle the engine. The light should turn off after a few driving trips.

Reduce the vehicle speed and have your vehicle checked by a nissan dealer as soon as possible. You re on your regular commute when suddenly an orange colored light pops up on the dashboard of your nissan. Click a link to learn more about each one. If the warning light comes on while driving there may be a malfunction in the awd system.

Many of us have experienced it before. If the light does not turn off after a few driving trips have the vehicle inspected by a nissan dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.