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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
Image Shown Without Description See Airbags.

Anti-Lock Brake System
Image Shown Without Description 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
Image Shown Without Description 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
Image Shown Without Description Image Shown Without Description 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®)
Image Shown Without Description Illuminates when the diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue®) is low, contaminated or the system requires service.   See Selective Catalytic Reduction System.

Door Ajar
Image Shown Without Description Illuminates when you switch the ignition on and remains on if any door is open.

Electric Park Brake
Image Shown Without Description Illuminates yellow or flashes when the electric parking brake requires service.
Note: Indicators may vary depending on region.

Engine Coolant Temperature
Image Shown Without Description If it illuminates, safely stop your vehicle and switch the vehicle off.   

Fasten Seatbelt
Image Shown Without Description Illuminates and a tone sounds until you fasten the seatbelts.  

Hood Ajar
Image Shown Without Description 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.
Image Shown Without Description 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
Image Shown Without Description Illuminates when there is a malfunction with the LED low beam headlamp.    

Low Fuel Level
Image Shown Without Description Illuminates when the fuel level is low. 

Low Tire Pressure
Image Shown Without Description 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
Image Shown Without Description Illuminates when the washer fluid is low.   

Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Image Shown Without Description  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.
Image Shown Without Description Illuminates when the engine oil pressure is low.  

Over Speed Warning
Image Shown Without Description 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
Image Shown Without Description Illuminates when the powertrain or four-wheel drive require service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Transmission Temperature
Image Shown Without Description Illuminates when the transmission temperature exceeds the normal operating range.   

Water in Fuel (Diesel)
Image Shown Without Description 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
Adaptive Cruise Control - Set or Identification  See   Adaptive Cruise Control.  

Automatic High Beam
Auto High Beam Indicator  See   Exterior Lighting.

Automatic Regen Control Off
Image Shown Without Description  See   Diesel Particulate Filter.     

Auto Hold
Auto Hold Active
Auto Hold ON Icon  See   Auto Hold.     
Auto Hold Unavailable
Auto Hold OFF Icon  See   Auto Hold.     

Auto-Start-Stop
Auto-Start-Stop Available
Auto Start/Stop  See   Auto-Start-Stop.     
Auto-Start-Stop Unavailable
Auto-Start-Stop Not Available Indicator  See   Auto-Start-Stop.     

Blind Spot Monitor
Blind Spot Information System OFF  See   Blind Spot Information System.     

Cruise Control
Cruise Control  See   Cruise Control.     

Differential Lock
Image Shown Without Description Rear 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 Icon Eco mode.  
Selectable Drive Mode - Mud/Ruts Mud/Ruts mode.
Lane Assist Normal mode.   
Image Shown Without Description Rock crawl mode.
Sand Mode Sand mode.  
Slippery Mode Icon Slippery mode.
Sport Drive Mode Sport mode.  
Tow Haul Drive Mode Tow/Haul mode.

Four-Wheel Drive
2H Icon 4A Icon 4L Icon 4H Icon See   Four-Wheel Drive
Note:   Some indicators appear different depending on vehicle options.

Engine Emission System Temperature
Image Shown Without Description  See   Selective Catalytic Reduction System.     
 

Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamp Indicator  See   Switching the Front Fog Lamps On and Off.     

High Beam
High Beam Indicator  See   Exterior Lighting.     

Hill Descent
Image Shown Without Description  See   Hill Descent Control.     

Lamps On
Lamps ON Indicator  See   Exterior Lighting Control.     

Lane Centering
Traffic Jam Assist Icon  See   Adaptive Cruise Control.     

Lane Keeping System
Active Drive Assist  See   Lane Keeping System.     

Pre-Collision Assist
Forward Collision Warning ON Image Shown Without Description  See   Pre-Collision Assist.     

Speed Limiter
Image Shown Without Description  See   Speed Limiter.     

Stability Control and Traction Control
Traction Control ON and OFF Button Stability Control System OFF See   Traction Control
 See   Stability Control.     

Turn Signal Lamps
Direction Indicator Warning Lamp  See   Switching the Turn Signal Lamps On and Off.     

Wait to Start
Diesel Pre-Heat Warning  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.

Image Shown Without Description AirbagImage Shown Without Description Air conditioning system
Image Shown Without Description Air conditioning system lubricant typeImage Shown Without Description Anti-lock braking system
Image Shown Without Description Avoid smoking, flames or sparksImage Shown Without Description Battery
Image Shown Without Description Battery acid  Image Shown Without Description Blower motor
Image Shown Without Description Brake fluid - non petroleum basedImage Shown Without Description Brake system
Image Shown Without Description Brake systemImage Shown Without Description Cabin air filter
Image Shown Without Description Check fuel capImage Shown Without Description Child safety door lock or unlock
Image Shown Without Description Child seat lower anchorImage Shown Without Description Child seat tether anchor
Image Shown Without Description Cruise controlImage Shown Without Description Do not open when hot
Image Shown Without Description Electric Parking brakeImage Shown Without Description Engine air filter
Image Shown Without Description Engine coolantImage Shown Without Description Engine coolant temperature
Image Shown Without Description Engine oilImage Shown Without Description Explosive gas
Image Shown Without Description Fan warningImage Shown Without Description Fasten seatbelt
Image Shown Without Description FlammableImage Shown Without Description Front fog lamps
Image Shown Without Description Fuel pump resetImage Shown Without Description Fuse compartment
Image Shown Without Description Hazard flashersImage Shown Without Description Headlamp high beams
Image Shown Without Description Headlamps onImage Shown Without Description Heated rear window
Image Shown Without Description Hill descent controlImage Shown Without Description Horn control
Image Shown Without Description Interior luggage compartment releaseImage Shown Without Description Jack
Image Shown Without Description Keep out of reach of childrenImage Shown Without Description Lighting control
Image Shown Without Description Low fuel levelImage Shown Without Description Low tire pressure warning
Image Shown Without Description Maintain correct fluid levelImage Shown Without Description Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Image Shown Without Description Note operating instructionsImage Shown Without Description Panic alarm
Image Shown Without Description Parking aidImage Shown Without Description Parking lamps
Image Shown Without Description Passenger airbag activatedImage Shown Without Description Passenger airbag deactivated
Image Shown Without Description Power steering fluidImage Shown Without Description Power windows front/rear
Image Shown Without Description Power window lockoutImage Shown Without Description Requires registered technician
Image Shown Without Description Safety alertImage Shown Without Description See Owner's Manual
Image Shown Without Description See Service ManualImage Shown Without Description Side airbag
Image Shown Without Description Shield the eyesImage Shown Without Description Stability control
Image Shown Without Description Stability control offImage Shown Without Description Trail control
Image Shown Without Description Turn SignalImage Shown Without Description Windshield defrosting system
Image Shown Without Description Windshield wiping systemImage Shown Without Description Windshield wash and wipe