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Warning Lamps and Indicators
The following warning lamps and indicators alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious. Some lamps illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any lamps remain on after starting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warning lamp for further information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in the information display and operate the same as a warning lamp but do not illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch the system on. It illuminates white when the system is in standby mode. It illuminates green when you set the adaptive cruise speed.See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
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Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction.You will continue to have the normal braking system (without anti-lock braking system) unless the brake system warning lamp is also illuminated.Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. |
Automatic High Beam Lamp (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when this feature is on. See
Automatic High Beam Control.
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Battery Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when driving, this indicates a malfunction. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer immediately. |
Blind Spot Monitor Indicator (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch this feature off or in conjunction with a message. See
Blind Spot Information System.
See Information Messages. |
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING:
Driving your vehicle with the warning lamp on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It may take you longer to stop your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. |
It will illuminate when you engage the parking brake with the ignition on.If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking brake is not engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer immediately. |
Cruise Control Indicator (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch this feature on. See
Using Cruise Control.
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Distance Alert (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the distance to the lead vehicle is small. |
Direction Indicator
It illuminates when you switch a direction indicator or the hazard flashers on.If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burnt out bulb.See
Changing a Bulb.
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Engine Oil Warning Lamp
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WARNING:
If it illuminates when you are driving do not continue your journey, even if the oil level is correct. Have your vehicle checked. |
If it illuminates with the engine running or when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the engine oil level.See
Engine Oil Check.
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Engine Warning Lamps
Malfunction Indicator LampCheck Engine If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction.The On Board Diagnostics system has detected a malfunction of the vehicle emission control system. If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring. Increased exhaust gas temperatures could damage the catalytic converter or other vehicle components. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle immediately serviced. | 
Powertrain Warning Lamp |
All Vehicles
If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction. If it flashes when you are driving, reduce the speed of your vehicle immediately.Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle immediately serviced.
If both lamps illuminate when the engine is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Continuing to drive your vehicle may cause reduced power or the engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and attempt to restart the engine. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chime sounds until you fasten the seatbelts. |
Front Airbag Warning Lamp
If it fails to illuminate when you start your vehicle, continues to flash or remains on, it indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. |
Front Fog Lamps Indicator
It will illuminate when you switch the front fog lamps on. |
Frost warning lamp
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WARNING:
Even if the temperature rises to above
4 °C (39 °F) there is no guarantee that the road is free of hazards caused by inclement weather. |
It will illuminate when the outside air temperature is
4 °C (39 °F) or below. |
Glow Plug Indicator
See
Starting a Diesel Engine.
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High Beam Indicator
It will illuminate when you switch the high beam headlamps on. It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher. |
Information Indicator
It will illuminate when a new message is stored in the information display. It will be red or amber in color depending on the severity of the message and will remain on until the cause of the message has been rectified. See
Information Messages.
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Lane Keeping System Indicator
It will illuminate when this feature is switched off or in conjunction with a message. See
Lane Keeping System.
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Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp
If it illuminates, refuel as soon as possible. |
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
It illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the lamp remains on with the engine running or when driving, check your tire pressure as soon as possible. It also illuminates momentarily when you switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at any time, have the system checked by your authorized dealer. |
Headlamp and Parking Lamp Indicator
It will illuminate when you switch the headlamps or parking lamps on. |
Rear Fog Lamps Indicator (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch the rear fog lamps on. |
Shift Indicator
It will illuminate to inform you that shifting to a higher or lower gear as indicated may give better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. It will not illuminate during periods of high acceleration, braking or when the clutch pedal is pressed. |
Stability Control Off Indicator
It illuminates when you switch the system off.It will go out when you switch the system back on or when you switch the ignition off. |
Stability Control Warning Lamp
It will flash when the system is active. If it remains illuminated or does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, this indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction the system will switch off. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer immediately. |
Start-Stop Indicator
It will illuminate to inform you when the engine shuts down or in conjunction with a message. See
Auto-Start-Stop.
See Information Messages. |