UNDERSTANDING YOUR VEHICLE'S WARNING LIGHTS

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"Catch the signs before they grow, keep your ride in perfect flow."

Engine Overheating

Indicator light means the engine temperature has exceeded normal limits

Possible Issue

Check coolant level, fan operation, radiator cap, coolant leaks

Battery Charge Warning Light

Indicator light means that the car’s charging system is short of power or is not charging properly

Possible Issue

It normally indicates a problem with the battery itself or the alternator

Check Engine or Malfunction Indicator Light

Indicator light turns on whenever the engine is turned on to check the bulb

Possible Issue

If the light stays illuminated, the car’s diagnostic systems have detected a malfunction that needs to be investigated.

Brake Warning Light

Indicator light turns on when the handbrake is on

Possible Issue

If it lit continuously, it means that hydraulic pressure has been lost in one side of the brake system or that the fluid level in the master cylinder is dangerously low (due to a leak somewhere in the brake system)

Transmission Temperature

Indicator light means the engine temperature has exceeded normal limits

Possible Issue

Check coolant level, fan operation, radiator cap, coolant leaks

Tire Pressure Warning Light

Indicator light means the pressure is low in one of your tires

Possible Issue

Check one of your tires

Traction Control Light

Indicator light turns on when the vehicle TCS (traction control system) is activated

Possible Issue

Indicator light turns on when the vehicle TCS (traction control system) is activated

Power Steering Warning Light

Indicator light turns on if there is an issue with the power steering system, and will be disabled until fixed.

Possible Issue

Indicator light turns on if there is an issue with the power steering system, and will be disabled until fixed.

Press Brake Pedal

Indicator to push the brake pedal.

Possible Issue

Indicator to push the brake pedal.

Parking Brake Light

Indicator light means park brake is on.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means park brake is on.

Traction Control Malfunction

Indicator light means that there is a problem with the vehicle’s traction control.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means that there is a problem with the vehicle’s traction control.

Electric Park Brake

Indicator to push the brake pedal.

Possible Issue

Indicator light turns on when the electric parking brake has a malfunction.

Oil Pressure Warning Light

Indicator light means loss of oil pressure, meaning lubrication is low or lost completely.

Possible Issue

Immediately check the oil level and pressure.

Catalytic Converter Warning

Indicator light means the catalytic converter is either overheating or not operating as intended.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means the catalytic converter is either overheating or not operating as intended.

Automatic Gearbox Warning

Indicator light means there’s a gearbox/transmission malfunction

Possible Issue

Indicator light means there’s a gearbox/transmission malfunction

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Indicator light means there may be a malfunction in the ABS system.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means there may be a malfunction in the ABS system.

Airbag Indicator

Indicator light turns on when the front airbag is switched off.

Possible Issue

If this lamp lights up or flashes there is a fault in the airbag or seatbelt system.

Airbag Deactivated

Indicator light turns on when there is a fault in the rear spoiler system

Possible Issue

Indicator light turns on when there is a fault in the rear spoiler system

Adaptive Suspension Dampers

Indicator light means there is a need to contact an authorised repairer.

Possible Issue

Indicator light turns on when the vehicle TCS (traction control system) is activated

Air Suspension

Indicator light means that there is a problem with the air suspension bags, likely due to a leak or inflation issue.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means that there is a problem with the air suspension bags, likely due to a leak or inflation issue.

Low Beam Indicator Light

Indicator light means that the vehicles dipped beam is on.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means that the vehicles dipped beam is on.

High Beam Light Indicator

Indicator light means your car’s high beam headlights are on, or if the high beam flash function is used.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means your car’s high beam headlights are on, or if the high beam flash function is used.

Headlight Range Control

Indicator light turns on if there is an issue detected with the headlight range control system.

Possible Issue

Indicator light turns on if there is an issue detected with the headlight range control system.

Front Fog Lights

Indicator light means front fog lights are turned on.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means front fog lights are turned on.

Side Light Indicator

Indicator light will turn on when the normal headlights are in use.

Possible Issue

Indicator light will turn on when the normal headlights are in use.

Rain and Light Sensor

Indicator light means there is an issue with the sensor system. The wipers and lights will not function automatically.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means there is an issue with the sensor system. The wipers and lights will not function automatically.

Windshield Defrost

Indicator light means that the window defrost is in operation.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means that the window defrost is in operation.

Washer Fluid Reminder

Indicator light indicates if the windscreen washer fluid reservoir is nearly empty. Fill the washer fluid reservoir.

Possible Issue

Indicator light indicates if the windscreen washer fluid reservoir is nearly empty. Fill the washer fluid reservoir.

Rear Window Defrost

Indicator light means that the rear window defrost is in operation.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means that the rear window defrost is in operation.

Low Fuel Level

Indicator light means that the car is running low on fuel and will soon need a refill.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means that the car is running low on fuel and will soon need a refill.

Key Not in Vehicle

Indicator light means the key is not in the car.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means the key is not in the car.

Hood/Bonnet Open

Indicator light means that the car hood is not closed properly.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means that the car hood is not closed properly.

Hazard Lights On

Indicator light means hazard lights are turned on

Hazard Lights On

Indicator to push the brake pedal.

Recirculated Cabin Air

Indicator light means that the vehicle’s ventilation system is recirculating air from within the vehicle, suitable when particularly cold outside.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means that the vehicle’s ventilation system is recirculating air from within the vehicle, suitable when particularly cold outside.

Lane Assist

Indicator light turns on when the lane assist system is switched on and road markings can be detected.

Possible Issue

Indicator light turns on when the lane assist system is switched on and road markings can be detected.

Ignition Switch Warning

Indicator light means there’s an issue with the ignition system or the car key. It could be due to a glitch or worn out key.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means there’s an issue with the ignition system or the car key. It could be due to a glitch or worn out key.

Hill Descent Control

Indicator light turns on when the system is activated and helps you maintain a specific speed while driving down a hill.

Possible Issue

Indicator light turns on when the system is activated and helps you maintain a specific speed while driving down a hill.

Eco Driving Indicator

Indicator light will turn on when the Eco function is activated.

Possible Issue

Indicator light will turn on when the Eco function is activated.

Convertible Roof Warning Light

Indicator light will turn on while the roof is either opening or closing. If the lamp is lit continuously the roof is not fully opened, or there is a fault in the system.

Possible Issue

Indicator light will turn on while the roof is either opening or closing. If the lamp is lit continuously the roof is not fully opened, or there is a fault in the system.

Glow Plug Indicator

Indicator light means that the engine’s glow plugs are warming up and the engine should not be started until the light goes out. If it flashes, an issue has been detected, such as a worn out glow plug.

Possible Issue

Fuel Filter Warning

Indicator light means that the diesel fuel filter is full, and needs to be emptied to avoid engine damage.

Possible Issue

Indicator light means that the diesel fuel filter is full, and needs to be emptied to avoid engine damage.

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