Take care of your vehicle
Find out the meaning of the warning lights on your vehicle
Side light warning light
Main beam headlight tell-tale
Dipped beam headlight tell-tale
Front fog light tell-tale
Rear fog light telltale
Left-hand direction indicator tell-tale
Right-hand direction indicator tell-tale
Indicator light Airbag
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off after a few seconds.
If it does not come on when the ignition is switched on, or comes on when the engine is running, there is a fault in the system.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible.
Low fuel level warning light
This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.
If it lights up when driving, fill up with fuel as soon as possible. There is only approximately 31 miles (50 km) worth of fuel left.
STOP light
This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out as soon as the engine is started. It comes on with other warning lights and/or messages, and is accompanied by a beep.
It requires you to stop immediately, for your own safety, as soon as traffic conditions allow. Switch off the engine and do not restart it.
Contact an approved Dealer.
Handbrake on and brake circuit incident warning light
This comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out as soon as the handbrake is released.
If it comes on during braking and is accompanied by the ® warning light and a beep, it indicates that the fluid level in the circuit is low or that there is a braking system fault.
Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow and contact an approved Dealer.
Battery charge warning light
This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.
If it comes on on the road, accompanied by the ® warning light and a beep, this indicates an overload or discharge in the electrical circuit.
Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow and contact an approved Dealer.
Oil pressure warning light
This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.
If it comes on on the road, accompanied by the ® warning light and a beep, stop immediately and cut the ignition.
Check the oil level. If the level is normal, the indicator light is being lit by something else. Contact an approved Dealer.
Warning light
This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out as soon as the engine is started. It can light up in conjunction with other indicator lights and/or messages on the instrument panel.
It means you should drive very carefully to an approved dealer as soon as possible. If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk damaging your vehicle.
Warning light for the electronic stability program (ESC) and traction control system
This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.
There are several reasons for the warning light to come on: please refer to the information on “Driver correction devices and aids” in Section 2.
Toxic Fume Filter System Warning Light
For vehicles equipped with this option, the light comes on when the ignition is switched on then goes out.
–If it lights up continuously, consult your approved dealer as soon as possible;
–if it flashes, reduce the engine speed until the light stops flashing. Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible.
Please refer to the information on “Maintenance and anti-pollution advice” in Section 2.
Anti-lock braking warning light
This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.
If it lights up when you are driving, it indicates a fault in the anti-lock braking system.
Braking will then be as normal, without the ABS. Contact an approved Dealer as soon as possible.
Warning light for reagent level and faults in the exhaust gas reduction system.
Refer to the information on “Reagent tank” in Section 1.
Coolant temperature warning light
It may light up in blue when the ignition is switched on or if the engine is started while the engine temperature is low.
If it appears in red, stop and leave the engine idle for a minute or two.
The temperature should lower and the warning light should disappear. If not, stop the engine. Allow it to cool before checking the coolant level (refer to “Coolant levels/Filters” in Section 4).
If the level is normal, the warning light is related to something else. Call an approved Dealer.
Brake pedal warning light
This lights up when the brake pedal should be depressed. Refer to the information on the “Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
Speed limiter and cruise control indicator lights.
See the information on the “Speed limiter” and “Cruise control” in Section 2.
Engine standby warning light
See the information on the “Stop and Start function” in section 2.
Unavailability of engine standby warning light
Please see information in the paragraph on “Stop and Start Function” in Section 2.
Tyre pressure loss warning
Please refer to the information on the “Tyre pressure loss warning” in Section 2.
Preheating warning light (diesel version)
This should come on when the ignition is switched on. It indicates that the heater plugs are in operation. It goes out when preheating is complete. The engine can be started.
Traction control warning light
Refer to the information on “Driving correction devices and aids” in Section 2.
Gear change indicators
This lights up to advise you to change to a higher gear (up arrow) or lower gear (down arrow). Please refer to the information on “Driving advice, Eco-driving” in Section 2.
Mode warning light ECO
This comes on when ECO mode is activated.
Please refer to the information on “Driving advice, Eco-driving” in Section 2.
Front seat belt reminder warning light
Please see the information on “Seat belts” in Section 1.
