Getting to know your vehicle

Warning lights

~6min read

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Témoins lumineux

Instrument panel A: it lights up when the ignition is switched on.

With the lights on, you can adjust their brightness by turning wheel 1.

The warning lightrequires stopping
at a brand representative as soon as possible, driving with care.

Failure to follow this recommendation may cause damage to the vehicle.

Some warning lights are accompanied by a message.

Parking lights indicator


High beam indicator


Low beam indicator


Front fog light
indicator

Rear fog light
indicator

Left turn signal warning light

Right turn signal
indicator

For your safety, the warning light
requires you to stop immediately and as safely as traffic conditions allow. Switch off the engine and do not restart it. Contact a brand representative.

Airbag warning light


It lights up when the ignition is switched on, then goes out after a few seconds.

If it does not light up when the ignition is switched on, or if it lights up with the engine running, this indicates a system fault.

Consult a brand representative as soon as possible.

Low fuel
warning light

It lights up when the ignition is switched on, then goes out after a few seconds.

If it comes on while driving, refuel as soon as possible. You then have approximately 50 km of range remaining.

If there is no visual or audible warning, this indicates a fault in the instrument panel. Stop immediately, as safely as traffic conditions allow. Make sure the vehicle is properly immobilised and contact a brand representative.

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Stop warning light

It lights up when the ignition is switched on, then goes out as soon as the engine runs. It lights up together with other warning lights and/or messages, and is accompanied by an audible signal.

For your safety, it requires an immediate stop, in accordance with traffic conditions.

Switch off the engine and do not restart it.

Contact a Brand Representative.

Parking brake and
brake system fault warning light

It lights up when the ignition is switched on, then goes out as soon as the parking brake is released.

If it comes on when braking, together with thewarning light and an audible signal, this indicates low fluid level in the circuits or a fault in the braking system.

Stop and contact a Brand Representative.

Battery charge warning light


It lights up when the ignition is switched on, then goes out after a few seconds.

If it comes on while driving, together with thewarning light and an audible signal, this indicates overcharging or discharging of the electrical circuit.

Stop and contact a Brand Representative.

Oil pressure warning light


It lights up when the ignition is switched on, then goes out after a few seconds.

If it comes on while driving, together with thewarning light and an audible signal,
stop immediately and switch off the ignition.

Check the oil level. If the level is normal, the fault has another cause. Contact a brand representative.

Warning light


It lights up when the ignition is switched on, then goes out as soon as the engine runs. It may light up together with other warning lights and/or messages on the instrument panel.

It requires stopping at a brand representative as soon as possible, driving with care. Failure to follow this recommendation may cause damage to the vehicle.

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and
traction control warning light

It lights up when the ignition is switched on, then goes out after a few seconds.

The light can come on in several situations: refer to the "Driving correction and assistance systems" section in chapter 2.

Emission control system
warning light

On vehicles so equipped, it lights up when the engine starts, then goes out.

  • If it stays on continuously, contact a brand representative as soon as possible;
  • if it flashes, reduce engine speed until the flashing stops.

    Consult a brand representative as soon as possible.

Refer to the "Advice: emissions, fuel economy, driving" section in chapter 2.

ABS
warning light

It lights up when the ignition is switched on, then goes out after a few seconds.

If it comes on while driving, it indicates a fault in the anti-lock braking system.

The braking system then operates as on a vehicle without ABS. Consult a Brand Representative promptly.

Coolant temperature
warning light

It lights up blue when the ignition is switched on.

If it turns red, stop and let the engine idle for one or two minutes.

The temperature must drop and the light must return to blue. Otherwise, switch off the engine. Let it cool down before checking the coolant level.

Contact a Brand Representative.

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Glow plug
warning light (diesel version)

With the ignition on, it must light up. It indicates that the glow plugs are operating.

It goes out when preheating is complete. The engine can then be started.

Speed limiter and cruise control
indicator lights

Refer to the "Cruise control" and "Speed limiter" sections in chapter 2.

Engine stop-start
indicator light

Refer to the "Stop and Start function" section in chapter 2.

Engine stop-start
unavailable indicator light

Refer to the "Stop and Start function" section in chapter 2.

ECO mode indicator light


It comes on when ECO mode is engaged.

Refer to the "ECO driving" section in chapter 2.

Door open warning light


Gear shift indicator

They light up to advise you to shift to a higher gear (up arrow) or a lower gear (down arrow).

Low tyre pressure warning

Refer to the "Low tyre pressure warning" section in chapter 2.

Test yourself

A quick Renault Captur quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.