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Instruments

Warning lamps and indicators

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Introduction — 4Quick start — 1Child safety — 6Occupant protection — 8Keys and remote controls — 4Locks — 4Engine immobiliser — 5Alarm — 3Steering wheel — 4Wipers and washers — 9Lighting — 15Windows and mirrors — 5Instruments — 4Information displays — 5Climate control — 8Seats — 7Convenience features — 16Starting the engine — 11Fuel and refuelling — 11Transmission — 3Brakes — 4Stability control — 3Parking aid — 3Rear view camera — 3Cruise control — 3Load carrying — 6Towing — 3Convertible top — 3Driving hints — 4Emergency equipment — 3Status after a collision — 3Fuses — 4Vehicle recovery — 3Maintenance — 22Vehicle care — 4Vehicle battery — 3Wheels and tyres — 9Vehicle identification — 3Technical specifications — 1Telephone — 7Voice control — 7Connectivity — 6Navigation introduction — 2Navigation system — 2Appendices — 3
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The following warning lamps and indicators will come on briefly when you switch the ignition on to confirm that the system is operational:

• ABS. • Airbag. • Brake system. • Doors open. • Engine. • Engine immobiliser. • Engine systems fault. • Frost. • Ignition. • Oil pressure. • Power steering.

• Stability control (ESP).

If a warning or indicator lamp does not illuminate when the ignition is switched on, this indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by properly trained technician.

ABS warning lamp

If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. You will continue to have normal braking (without ABS).

Have the system checked by a properly trained technician as soon as possible.

Airbag warning lamp

If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician.

Brake system lamp

It illuminates when the parking brake is engaged.

Reduce your speed gradually and stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Use your brakes with care.

If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking brake is not engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician immediately.

Cruise control indicator

It will illuminate when you have set a speed using the cruise control system. See Using cruise control.

Direction indicator

Flashes during operation. A sudden increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed indicator bulb. See Changing a bulb.

Doors open warning lamp

Illuminates when the ignition is switched on and remains on if any door, the bonnet or the luggage compartment is not closed properly.

Engine warning lamp

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. If it continues to flash, avoid heavy acceleration or deceleration. The engine will continue to run but it will have limited power. Have this checked immediately.

If the engine warning lamp illuminates in conjunction with a message, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Front fog lamp indicator

It will illuminate when you switch the front fog lamps on.

Frost warning lamp Even if the temperature rises to above +4ºC there is no guarantee that the road is free of hazards caused by inclement weather.

It will illuminate and glow orange when the outside air temperature is between 4ºC (39ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). It will glow red when the temperature is below 1ºC (34ºF).

Glow plug indicator

See Starting a diesel engine.

Headlamp indicator

It will illuminate when you switch the headlamp dipped beam or the side and tail lamps on.

Ignition warning lamp Note: If the battery voltage is too high or too low, the ignition warning lamp will illuminate and the heated windscreen and heated rear window, the auxiliary heater or the air conditioning may switch on or off automatically.

If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician immediately.

Low fuel level warning lamp

If it illuminates, refuel as soon as possible.

Main beam indicator

It will illuminate when you switch the headlamp main beam on. It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher.

Message indicator

It will illuminate when a new message is stored in the information display. See Information messages.

Oil pressure warning lamp Do not resume your journey if it illuminates despite the level being correct. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician immediately.

If it stays on after starting or illuminates when 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.

Power steering warning lamp

It illuminates to indicate a malfunction of the power steering system. Full steering will be maintained but you will need to exert greater force on the steering wheel.

Have the system checked by a properly trained technician as soon as possible.

Rear fog lamp indicator

It will illuminate when you switch the rear fog lamps on.

Seat belt reminder

See Seat belt reminder.

Shift indicator

It will illuminate to inform you that shifting to a higher gear 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 (ESP) indicator

While driving, it flashes during activation of the system. After switching on the ignition, if it does not illuminate or illuminates continuously while driving, this indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction, the system switches off. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician as soon as possible.

If you switch ESP off, the warning lamp will illuminate. The lamp will go out when you switch the system back on or when you switch the ignition off.

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