Warning lights

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Warning lights

Introduction

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.
WARNING
If no lights or sounds are apparent, this indicates a fault in the instrument panel. This indicates that it is essential to stop immediately (as soon as traffic conditions allow). Ensure that the vehicle is correctly immobilised and contact an approved Dealer.
Instrument panel A: lights up when the ignition is switched on. Press or raise the switch 1 as many times as required to adjust the intensity.
Instrument panel B: lights up when the ignition is switched on. Press or raise the switch 1 as many times as required to adjust the intensity.
Tip
Warning light means you should drive very carefully to an authorised dealer as soon as possible. If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk damaging your vehicle.
In some cases, the appearance of a warning light is accompanied by a message.
Side light tell-tale light
Main beam headlight tell-tale light
Dipped beam headlight tell-tale light
Front fog light tell-tale
Rear fog light tell-tale
Automatic main beam headlight warning light LIGHTING AND SIGNALS
Left-hand direction indicator tell-tale light
Right-hand direction indicator tell-tale light
Tell-tale light forAirbag
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off after a few seconds.
If it does not light up when the ignition is switched on, or if it lights up when the engine is running, this indicates 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.
Urgent stop warning 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.
For your own safety, it requires you to stop immediately, as soon as traffic conditions allow. Switch off the engine and do not restart it.
Call an approved dealer.
Handbrake on warning light and brake circuit fault 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 consult an approved Dealer.
WARNING
For your own safety, the warning light requires you to stop immediately, as soon as traffic conditions allow. Switch off the engine and do not restart it. Call 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 consult 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 warning light is related to something else. Call 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 warning lights and/or messages on the instrument panel.
It means you should drive very care- fully to an approved Dealer as soon as possible. If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk damaging your vehicle.
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, contact an approved Dealer as soon as possible;
  • If it flashes, reduce the engine speed until the light stops flashing. Contact an approved dealer as soon as possible DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING.
Anti-lock braking warning light
This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.
If it comes on when you are driving, it indicates a fault on the antilock braking system.
Braking will then be as normal, without the ABS. Contact your approved Dealer straight away.
Electronic Stability Program (ESC) and traction control system warning light
This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.
The DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS warning light may appear for several reasons
Particle filter system warning light SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS
Warning light for reagent level and faults in the exhaust gas reduction system REAGENT TANK
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. Let the engine cool down, then check the coolant level LEVELS, FILTERS.
If the level is normal, the warning light is related to something else. Call an approved dealer.
Engine standby warning lightSTOP AND START FUNCTION
Engine standby unavailable warning lightSTOP AND START FUNCTION
Tyre under-inflation warning light
(depending on the vehicle)
This lights up when the ignition is switched on or when the engine starts, then disappears after a few seconds TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM.
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 DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS
Brake pedal warning light
This lights up when the brake pedal should be pressed AUTOMATIC GEARBOX.
Speed limiter and cruise control indicator lightsSPEED LIMITER and CRUISE CONTROL
Adaptive cruise control warning lightADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Gear change indicators
This lights up to advise you to change to a higher gear (arrow pointing upwards) or lower gear (arrow pointing downwards) DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING
Mode warning light ECO
This lights up when ECOmode is activated DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING
Perfo Performance mode indicator light
This lights up when performance mode is activated DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING
Freewheel mode indicator light
This lights up when freewheel mode is activated DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING.
Front seatbelt reminder warning lightFRONT SEAT BELTS
The warning light is displayed on the central display A when the ignition is switched on and if the driver’s and/or front passenger and/or rear passenger seat belt(s) (if the seat is occupied) is not fastened.
Door status warning light
If it lights up when the ignition is switched on, it indicates that a door is not properly closed.