Warning lights
THE DISPLAY OF THE INFORMATION DESCRIBED BELOW DEPENDS ON VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.
Instrument panel A: It lights up when the ignition is switched on. You can adjust its brightness by turning wheel 1.
Some warning lights are accompanied by a message when they come on.
The warning light
requires the vehicle to be stopped at the earliest opportunity at a Brand Representative, driving with care. Failure to follow this recommendation may cause damage to the vehicle.
Sidelight warning light
High beam warning light
Dipped beam warning light
Front fog light warning light
Rear fog light warning light
Left turn signal warning light
Right turn signal warning light
The warning light 
you must, for your safety, stop immediately, in accordance with traffic conditions. Switch off the engine and do not restart it. Contact a Brand Representative.
Airbag warning light
It comes on 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 stays on with the engine running, this indicates a system fault.
Consult a brand representative as soon as possible.
Low fuel warning light
It comes on 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.
The absence of visual or audible feedback indicates a fault in the instrument panel. Stop immediately, in accordance with traffic conditions. Make sure the vehicle is properly stopped and contact a Brand Representative.
Mandatory stop warning light
It comes on when the ignition is switched on, then goes out as soon as the engine is running. It comes on together with other warning lights and/or messages, and is accompanied by a beep.
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 warning light and brake system fault warning light
It comes on 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 the warning light
and a
beep, this indicates a drop in fluid level in the circuits or a fault in the braking system.
Stop and contact a Brand Representative.
Battery charge warning light
It comes on when the ignition is switched on, then goes out after a few seconds.
If it comes on while driving, together with the warning lightand a
beep, this indicates an overload or discharge of the electrical circuit.
Stop and contact a Brand Representative.
Oil pressure
warning light
It comes on when the ignition is switched on, then goes out after a few seconds.
If it comes on while driving, together with the warning lightand a
beep, stop immediately and switch off the ignition.
Check the engine oil level. If the level is normal, the fault has another cause. Contact a Brand Representative.
Warning light
It comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes off as soon as the engine runs. It may come on together with other warning lights and/or messages on the instrument panel.
Have it checked by a Brand Representative as soon as possible, driving gently. Failure to observe this recommendation may damage the vehicle.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) warning light
It comes on when the ignition is switched on, then goes out after a few seconds.
There are several cases in which the warning light comes on: refer to the sections “Dynamic Stability Control: ESC” and “Anti-Slip Regulation: ASR” in chapter 2.
Emission control system
warning light
On vehicles so equipped, it comes on when the engine starts, then goes off.
- If it stays on continuously, contact a Brand Representative as soon as possible;
- if it flashes, reduce engine speed until the flashing stops.
Refer to the section “Advice: emissions, fuel economy, driving” in chapter 2.
Anti-lock braking
system warning light
It comes on 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.
Contact a Brand Representative.
Glow plug
warning light (diesel versions)
With the ignition on, it must come on. It indicates that the glow plugs are operating.
It goes off when preheating is complete. The engine can then be started.
Speed limiter and
cruise control indicator lights
Refer to the sections “Cruise control” and “Speed limiter” in chapter 2.
Engine stand-by
indicator light
Refer to the section “Stop and Start function” in chapter 2.
Door(s) open
warning light
ECO mode
indicator light
It comes on when ECO mode is engaged.
Refer to the section “Eco driving” in chapter 2.
Tyre pressure
warning light
Not used
Fuel economy
assist lights
They come on to advise you to shift to a higher gear (up arrow) or a lower gear (down arrow).
Test yourself
A quick Renault Clio quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.