Warning lamps and indicators
The following warning lamps and
indicators illuminate when the ignition is
switched on:
• ABS.
• Airbag.
• Brake system.
• Coolant temperature.
• Doors open.
• Engine.
• Frost.
• Ignition.
• Oil pressure.
• Power steering.
• Stability control (ESP).
If a warning or indicator lamp does not illuminate when the ignition is switched on, it indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician.
Airbag warning lamp
If it illuminates when driving, this
indicates a malfunction. Have
the system checked by a
properly trained technician.
Brake system warning lamps
Brake system lamp
It illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction in one of the brake circuits. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician as soon as possible.
ABS warning lamp
If it illuminates when driving, this
indicates a malfunction. Have
the system checked by a
properly trained technician. You will
continue to have normal braking (without
ABS) but have this checked as soon as
possible.
WARNING:
Have this checked by a properly
trained technician immediately.
If both
lamps illuminate together, stop your vehicle, without stepping on the brake pedal abruptly, as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have this checked before continuing your journey.
Coolant temperature warning lamp
CAUTION:
Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being
correct. Have the system checked
by a properly trained technician
immediately.
If it stays on after starting or illuminates when driving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the coolant level. See Engine coolant check.
Cruise control indicator
It will illuminate when the system is in use.
Direction indicator
Flashes during operation. A sudden increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed indicator bulb. See Changing a bulb.
Doors open warning lamp
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on and remains on if any door, the bonnet or the luggage compartment is not closed properly.
Engine warning lamps
Malfunction indicator lamp
Powertrain warning lamp
All vehicles
If either lamp illuminates when the engine is running, this indicates a fault. The engine will continue to run but it may have limited power. If it flashes when you are driving, reduce the speed of your vehicle immediately.
If it continues to flash, avoid heavy acceleration or deceleration.
Have the system checked by a properly trained technician immediately.
WARNING:
Have this checked immediately.
If both
lamps illuminate together, stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
(continued use may cause reduced power and cause the engine to stop). Turn the ignition off and attempt to restart the engine. If the engine restarts have the system checked by a properly trained technician immediately. If the engine does not restart the vehicle must be checked before continuing your journey.
Front fog lamp indicator
It will illuminate when you switch the front fog lamps on.
Frost warning lamp
WARNING:
Even if the temperature rises to
above +4ºC there is no guarantee
that the road is free of hazards
caused by inclement weather.

It will illuminate and glow orange
when the outside air
temperature is between 4ºC
and 0ºC. It will glow red when the
temperature is below 0ºC.
Fuel in oil warning lamp
It will illuminate when the engine oil has been diluted with fuel.
Have the engine oil changed as soon as possible.
Glow plug indicator
If it illuminates, wait until it extinguishes before starting.
Headlamp indicator
It will illuminate when you switch the headlamp dipped beam or the side and tail lamps on.
Ignition warning lamp
If it illuminates when driving, this indicates a malfunction. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician immediately.
Low fuel level warning lamp
If it illuminates, refuel as soon as possible.
Main beam indicator
It will illuminate when you switch the headlamp main beam on. It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher.
Message indicator
It will illuminate when a new message is stored in the information display. See Information messages.
Oil pressure warning lamp
CAUTION:
Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being
correct. Have the system checked
by a properly trained technician
immediately.
If it stays on after starting or illuminates when driving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the engine oil level. See Engine oil check.
Power steering warning lamp
Illuminates to indicate a malfunction of the power steering system. Full steering will be maintained but you will need to exert greater force on the steering wheel.
Have the system checked by a properly trained technician as soon as possible.
Rear fog lamp indicator
It will illuminate when you switch the rear fog lamps on.
Seat belt reminder
See Seat belt reminder.
Shift indicator
It will illuminate to inform you that shifting to a higher gear may give better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. It will not illuminate during periods of high acceleration, braking or when the clutch pedal is pressed.
Stability control (ESP) indicator
Note: If the indicator does not illuminate when the ignition is switched on or if it stays illuminated whilst driving, it indicates a malfunction.
It flashes when stability control (ESP) is activated.
See also:
Bumper - removal and refitting
Front bumper
Models up to 1987
1 Remove the radiator grille panel.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead, then
disconnect the wiring plugs from the
indicators, and where applicable the
foglamps ...
Fuel cut-off switch
Vehicles with a Duratec engine
The fuel supply may be cut off as a result
of an accident or sudden vibrations (e.g.
collision when parking).
The switch is located in the side panel in
front of ...
Auxiliary warning system components - location, testing, removal and
refitting
Location
1 The AWS control unit, and (when fitted) the
bulb failure monitor, are located behind the
glovebox on models up to 1987.
2 On models from 1987, the control and bulb
failure modules are ...
