What Do The Lights On My Dashboard Mean?

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.

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. 

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