Nissan ALTIMA 2022 Vehicle information display warnings and indicators
The 2022 Nissan Altima’s Vehicle Information Display (VID), which provides a digital window into the car’s important data and alerts, is a very useful tool for drivers. Usually found inside the instrument cluster, this multipurpose screen gives drivers up-to-date information on a variety of vehicle performance metrics, including tire pressure, fuel efficiency, and trip information. It also acts as a channel for important indicators and warnings, such as check engine lights and safety alerts for technologies like blind-spot monitoring and lane departure warning. The VID improves driving while prioritizing safety and car maintenance thanks to its customizable features and access to comprehensive information.
2023 Nissan Altima Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)
The Nissan Altima 2022 features a comprehensive vehicle information display that provides the driver with various warnings and indicators to ensure a safe and smooth driving experience. Some of the key warnings and indicators include:
- Low Fuel Warning: This warning indicates that the fuel level is low and the vehicle should be refueled soon.
- Tire Pressure Warning: This warning indicates that one or more of the tires has low pressure and should be checked and inflated to the recommended level.
- Engine Oil Pressure Warning: This warning indicates that the engine oil pressure is low and immediate action is required to avoid engine damage.
- Battery Warning: This warning indicates that the battery charging system is not functioning correctly, and the vehicle’s battery may not be charging.
- Brake Warning: This warning indicates that the parking brake is engaged, the brake fluid level is low, or there is a malfunction with the brake system.
- Blind Spot Warning: This indicator warns the driver of vehicles in their blind spot and helps avoid potential collisions.
- Lane Departure Warning: This indicator warns the driver when the vehicle is drifting out of its lane and provides an alert to take corrective action.
- Forward Collision Warning: This indicator warns the driver when the vehicle is approaching an obstacle too quickly and alerts the driver to take action to avoid a collision.
- Intelligent Cruise Control Warning: This indicator warns the driver when there is an obstacle in front of the vehicle, and the intelligent cruise control system needs to adjust the speed to maintain a safe distance.
- High Beam Assist Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the high beams are in use.
Overall, the Nissan Altima 2022’s vehicle information display provides the driver with essential information and alerts to ensure a safe and efficient driving experience.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 dis-misses 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.
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.
Door/Trunk Open
This warning appears when a door or the trunk has been opened.
Drive sport mode indicator
This warning appears when a door or the trunk has been opened. A small “S” appears to the right of the Trans-mission 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.
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 the 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.
Headlight System Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when there is an error with the system.
Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been refueled.
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 outside temperature indicator
This indicator appears if the outside temperature is below 37°F (3°C). The temperature can be changed to display in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Low Washer Fluid
windshield-washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield washer fluid as necessary. 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).
The power turned off to save the battery
This message appears after the ignition switch is automatically turned off.
Press Brake Pedal
This message may appear in the following situations:
- The driver tries to release the electronic parking brake manually without depressing the brake pedal.
- The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill; and there is a possibility of moving backward, even if the electronic parking brake is applied.
- The vehicle moves while the automatic brake hold is activated.
Push the brake and start the switch 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.
Release Parking Brake
This warning appears when the parking brake is set and the vehicle is driven.
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.
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.
Timer Alert Time for a break?
This message appears when the set time is reached. This time can be set up to six hours.
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. Transmission Shift Position indicator This indicator shows the transmission shift position.
AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system is not functioning properly while the engine is running.
AWD High Temp. Stop Vehicle
This warning may appear while trying to free a stuck vehicle due to increased oil temperature. The driving mode may change to 2-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this warning is displayed, stop the vehicle with the engine idling, as soon as it is safe to do so. Then if the warning turns off, you can continue driving.
Tire Size Incorrect See Owner’s Manual
This warning may appear if there is a large difference between the diameters of the front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a safe area, with the engine idling. Check that all the tire sizes are the same, that the tire pressure is correct, and that the tires are not excessively worn.
CVT (AT) Malfunction Service now
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 (AT) 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 (AT) 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. 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.
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator
This indicator appears when the BSW system is engaged.
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. Currently not available This message may appear when the ProPI-LOT Assist system or the Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system is engaged. Under the following conditions, the ProPI-LOT Assist or the Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system is automatically canceled:
- When the VDC system is turned off
The above system cannot be used in some situations (VDC operates, wheel slip and VDC system is off.)
Driver Attention Alert Malfunction
This warning appears when the Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) system is not functioning properly.
Driver Attention Alert—TakeaBreak?
This alert appears when the system has detected that the driver may be displaying fatigue or a lack of attention. 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
- ProPILOT Assist
- Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicators (if so equipped)
These indicators show the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system status. The status is shown by color.
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) indicator
This indicator shows when the I-LI system is engaged.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator
This indicator shows when the LDW system is engaged.
Malfunction
This warning appears when one or more of the following systems (if so equipped) is not functioning properly:
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection
- Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
If one or more of these warnings appear, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when one or more of the following systems (if so equipped) is not functioning properly:
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
If one or more of these warnings appear, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Not Available Parking Brake On This message may appear when the ProPI-LOT Assist system is engaged.
Under the following condition, the ProPILOT Assist system is automatically canceled:
- The electronic parking brake is applied.
The above system cannot be used when the electronic parking is activated.
Not Available Poor Road Conditions
This message may appear when the ProPI-LOT Assist system or the Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system is engaged. Under the following conditions, the ProPI-LOT Assist system or the Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system is automatically canceled:
- When the VDC system is turned off
The above system cannot be used in some situations (VDC operates, wheel slip and VDC system is off.)
Not Available Seat Belt Not Fastened
This message may appear when the ProPI-LOT Assist system is engaged. Under the following condition, the ProPILOT Assist system is automatically canceled:
- When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
The above system cannot be used when the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
Not Available System Malfunction
This warning appears when one or more of the following systems (if so equipped) is not functioning properly.
- ProPILOT
- Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
If one or more of these warnings appear, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when there is an error with the system.
ProPILOT Assist indicators
These indicators show the ProPILOT Assist system status. The status is shown by color.
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) indicator
This indicator appears to indicate the status of the Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system.
Speed Limit Sign indicator
This message may appear when the Traffic Sign Recognition system is engaged.
Steering Assist Alert
This message may appear when the Steering Assist system is engaged.
- It will be displayed under the following conditions:
When not holding the steering wheel or when there is no steering wheel operation
Please hold on to the steering wheel immediately. When the steering operation is detected, the warning turns off and the steering assist function is automatically restored.
Steering Assist indicator
This indicator appears when the Steering Assist system is engaged.
Unavailable High Cabin Temperature This message appears when the camera detects an interior temperature of more than 104°F (40°C).
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.
The 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)
FAQ
What does the low fuel warning on the vehicle information display mean?
The low fuel warning indicates that the fuel level is low and the vehicle should be refueled soon.
What does the tire pressure warning on the vehicle information display mean?
The tire pressure warning indicates that one or more of the tires has low pressure and should be checked and inflated to the recommended level.
What does the engine oil pressure warning on the vehicle information display mean?
The engine oil pressure warning indicates that the engine oil pressure is low, and immediate action is required to avoid engine damage.
What does the battery warning on the vehicle information display mean?
The battery warning indicates that the battery charging system is not functioning correctly, and the vehicle’s battery may not be charging.
What does the brake warning on the vehicle information display mean?
The brake warning indicates that the parking brake is engaged, the brake fluid level is low, or there is a malfunction with the brake system.
What is the blind spot warning on the vehicle information display?
The blind spot warning warns the driver of vehicles in their blind spot and helps avoid potential collisions.
What is the lane departure warning on the vehicle information display?
The lane departure warning warns the driver when the vehicle is drifting out of its lane and provides an alert to take corrective action.
What is the forward collision warning on the vehicle information display?
The forward collision warning warns the driver when the vehicle is approaching an obstacle too quickly and alerts the driver to take action to avoid a collision.
What is the intelligent cruise control warning on the vehicle information display?
The intelligent cruise control warning warns the driver when there is an obstacle in front of the vehicle, and the intelligent cruise control system needs to adjust the speed to maintain a safe distance.
What is the high beam assist indicator on the vehicle information display?
The high beam assist indicator illuminates when the high beams are in use.
Can the vehicle information display alerts be turned off?
Yes, some of the alerts can be turned off by accessing the settings on the vehicle information display.
How accurate is the tire pressure monitoring system on the Nissan Altima 2022?
The tire pressure monitoring system is accurate within a few PSI.
Is the lane departure warning system adjustable?
Yes, the sensitivity of the lane departure warning system can be adjusted in the settings menu.
How does the blind spot warning system work?
The blind spot warning system uses sensors to detect vehicles in the driver’s blind spot and alerts the driver with a warning light.
Can the forward collision warning system be turned off?
Yes, the forward collision warning system can be turned off through the vehicle information display settings menu. However, it is not recommended to turn off this safety feature.
What should I do if I see the “Malfunction, see owner’s manual” message in my Nissan Altima?
If you encounter the “Malfunction see owners manual Nissan Altima, it indicates a potential issue with the vehicle. It’s essential to consult your owner’s manual to understand the specific problem and follow any recommended troubleshooting steps. If you cannot resolve the issue on your own, it’s advisable to seek professional assistance from a Nissan dealership or qualified mechanic for further diagnosis and repair.
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2023 Nissan Altima Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)