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 Lamp (If Equipped)
The speed control system indicator light changes color to indicate what mode the system is in: See
Using Cruise Control.
On (white light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system is turned on. Turns off when the speed control system is turned off. Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged. | |
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)
Auto Start-Stop Lamp (If Equipped)
Illuminates to inform you when the engine shuts down or in conjunction with a message. | |
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)
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. |
Illuminates 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
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Lamp (If Equipped)
Illuminates and a message will appear in the information display when the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue®) level is low and needs to be refilled, or a fault is active in the system. | |
Diesel Particulate Filter (If Equipped)
Direction Indicator
It illuminates when you switch the left or right direction indicator or the hazard flasher on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burnt out bulb.See
Changing a Bulb.
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Door Ajar Indicator
Illuminates when the ignition is on and any door is not completely closed. | |
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp
Illuminates when the engine or motor coolant temperature is high. Stop your vehicle as soon as possible and contact your authorized dealer. | |
Engine Oil Warning Lamp
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. | |
Electronic Locking Differential (If Equipped)
Illuminates when using the electronic locking differential. | |
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
Illuminates and a tone sounds to remind you to fasten your seatbelt. | |
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators (If Equipped)
Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. | |
Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged. | |
Front Airbag Warning Lamp
If the warning lamp does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the system may be disabled. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. | |
Front Fog Lamps Indicator (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch the front fog lamps on. | |
Frost Warning Lamp (If Equipped)
WARNING:
Even if the temperature rises to above
4 °C there is no guarantee that the road is free of hazards caused by inclement weather. |
Illuminates when the outside air temperature is
4 °C or below. | |
Glow Plug Indicator
With the key in the on position, illuminates when the glow plug heat is necessary as a starting aid. Wait until the light goes off before starting. After you start the engine, the light should turn off. When the engine is cold, the light should always illuminate for a short period. | |
High Beam Indicator
Illuminates when you switch the high beam headlamps on. It flashes when you use the headlamp flasher. | |
Hill Descent Control (If Equipped)
Illuminates when hill descent control is switched on. | |
Hood Ajar Warning Lamp
Illuminates when the ignition is on and the hood is not completely closed. | |
Lane Keeping Aid Indicator (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you activate the lane keeping system. | |
Low Beam Malfunction (If Equipped)
Lights when there is a malfunction with the low beam headlamp bulb. | |
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when you are driving, refuel as soon as possible. | |
Low Tire Pressure Warning (If Equipped)
Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the lamp remains on with the engine running or when driving, check the tire pressure as soon as possible. It will also illuminate 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 an authorized dealer. | |
Low Washer Fluid
It illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low. | |
Over Speed Warning (If Equipped)
It illuminates if your vehicle exceeds
120 km/h. | |
Parking Lamps Indicator
It illuminates when you switch the parking lamps on. | |
Powertrain Fault
It illuminates when a powertrain or a four-wheel drive fault has been detected. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. | |
Rear Fog Lamps Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch the rear fog lamps on. | |
Service Engine Soon
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.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition on prior to engine start to check the bulb and to indicate whether your vehicle is ready for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is cranked and automatically turns off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds it flashes eight times, this indicates that your vehicle is not ready for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Shift Indicator (If Equipped)
Illuminates to inform you that shifting to a higher gear as indicated may give better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. It does not illuminate during periods of high acceleration, braking or when the clutch pedal is pressed. | |
Speed Limiter
Stability Control Warning Lamp
It flashes 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. See
Using Stability Control.
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Stability Control Off Indicator
Illuminates when you switch the system off. It goes out when you switch the system back on or when you switch the ignition off. See
Using Stability Control.
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Traffic Sign Recognition Road Condition Indicator (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the road condition is prohibiting traffic sign recognition. | |
Traffic Sign Recognition Speed Limit Indicator (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you have exceeded the speed limit for traffic sign recognition. | |
Water-In-Fuel Warning Lamp