What do the Lights on my Dashboard Mean?
Indicators notify you of various features that are active on your vehicle.
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps
Depending on your vehicle options and instrument cluster type, not all warning lamps shown are available.
Airbags
See Airbags.
Anti-Lock Brake System
If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Your vehicle continues to have normal braking without the anti-lock brake system function. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Battery
Illuminates when you switch the ignition on. If it illuminates when the engine is running, this indicates your vehicle requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Brake System
Brake System Warning Lamp Illuminates red when you apply the parking brake and the ignition is on. If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving, make sure the parking brake is released. If the parking brake is released, this indicates low brake fluid level or the brake system requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note: Indicators may vary depending on region.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue®)
Illuminates when the diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue®) is low, contaminated or the system requires service. See Selective Catalytic Reduction System.
Door Ajar
Illuminates when you switch the ignition on and remains on if any door is open.
Electric Park Brake
Illuminates yellow or flashes when the electric parking brake requires service.
Note: Indicators may vary depending on region.
Engine Coolant Temperature
If it illuminates, safely stop your vehicle and switch the vehicle off.
Fasten Seatbelt
Illuminates and a tone sounds until you fasten the seatbelts.
Hood Ajar
Illuminates when the ignition is on and the hood is not completely closed.
Icy Road Conditions
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 between 4 °C and 0 °C. It illuminates red when the temperature is below 0 °C.
Low Beam Warning
Illuminates when there is a malfunction with the LED low beam headlamp.
Low Fuel Level
Illuminates when the fuel level is low.
Low Tire Pressure
Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If illuminated, check your tire pressure as soon as possible. If it begins to flash at anytime, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Low Washer Fluid Level
Illuminates when the washer fluid is low.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Illuminates when the ignition is on and the engine is off, this is normal. If it illuminates when the engine is on this indicates the emission control system requires service. If it flashes, have your vehicle checked immediately.
See Starting and Stopping the Engine – Warning Lamps.
Oil Pressure
WARNING: If it illuminates when you are driving do not continue your journey, even if the oil level is correct. Have your vehicle checked.
Illuminates when the engine oil pressure is low.
Over Speed Warning
Illuminates if the vehicle speed exceeds the over speed threshold. Over speed thresholds vary depending on region.
Powertrain Malfunction, Reduced Power, Electronic Throttle Control, Check 4X4
Illuminates when the powertrain or four-wheel drive require service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Transmission Temperature
Illuminates when the transmission temperature exceeds the normal operating range.
Water in Fuel (Diesel)
Illuminates when the fuel and water separator has a significant quantity of water in it and requires immediate draining. See Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap.
Section Head Instrument Cluster Indicatorser
Depending on your vehicle options and instrument cluster type, not all indicators shown are available.
Adaptive Cruise Control
See Adaptive Cruise Control.
Automatic High Beam
See Exterior Lighting.
Automatic Regen Control Off
See Diesel Particulate Filter.
Auto Hold
Auto Hold Active
See Auto Hold.
Auto Hold Unavailable
See Auto Hold.
Auto-Start-Stop
Auto-Start-Stop Available
See Auto-Start-Stop.
Auto-Start-Stop Unavailable
See Auto-Start-Stop.
Blind Spot Monitor
See Blind Spot Information System.
Cruise Control
See Cruise Control.
Differential Lock
See Electronic Locking Differential.
Drive Modes
See Drive Mode Control.
Note: Available drive modes could vary depending on your vehicle options and model.
Eco mode.
Mud/Ruts mode.
Normal mode.
Rock crawl mode.
Sand mode.
Slippery mode.
Sport mode.
Tow/Haul mode.
Four-Wheel Drive
See Four-Wheel Drive.
Note: Some indicators appear different depending on vehicle options.
Engine Emission System Temperature
See Selective Catalytic Reduction System.
Fog Lamps
See Switching the Front Fog Lamps On and Off.
High Beam
See Exterior Lighting.
Hill Descent
See Hill Descent Control.
Lamps On
See Exterior Lighting Control.
Lane Centering
See Adaptive Cruise Control.
Lane Keeping System
See Lane Keeping System.
Pre-Collision Assist
See Pre-Collision Assist.
Speed Limiter
See Speed Limiter.
Stability Control and Traction Control
See Traction Control.
See Stability Control.
Turn Signal Lamps
See Switching the Turn Signal Lamps On and Off.
Wait to Start
See Starting a Diesel Engine - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start.
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Airbag | Air conditioning system |
Air conditioning system lubricant type | Anti-lock braking system |
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks | Battery |
Battery acid | Blower motor |
Brake fluid - non petroleum based | Brake system |
Brake system | Cabin air filter |
Check fuel cap | Child safety door lock or unlock |
Child seat lower anchor | Child seat tether anchor |
Cruise control | Do not open when hot |
Electric Parking brake | Engine air filter |
Engine coolant | Engine coolant temperature |
Engine oil | Explosive gas |
Fan warning | Fasten seatbelt |
Flammable | Front fog lamps |
Fuel pump reset | Fuse compartment |
Hazard flashers | Headlamp high beams |
Headlamps on | Heated rear window |
Hill descent control | Horn control |
Interior luggage compartment release | Jack |
Keep out of reach of children | Lighting control |
Low fuel level | Low tire pressure warning |
Maintain correct fluid level | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) |
Note operating instructions | Panic alarm |
Parking aid | Parking lamps |
Passenger airbag activated | Passenger airbag deactivated |
Power steering fluid | Power windows front/rear |
Power window lockout | Requires registered technician |
Safety alert | See Owner's Manual |
See Service Manual | Side airbag |
Shield the eyes | Stability control |
Stability control off | Trail control |
Turn Signal | Windshield defrosting system |
Windshield wiping system | Windshield wash and wipe |