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
Rear fog lights tell-tale
Left-hand direction indicator tell-tale
Right-hand direction indicator tell-tale light
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.
STOP light
This lights up when the ignition or engine is switched on and goes out as soon as the engine is running. 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.
Brake circuit fault warning light
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off after a few seconds.
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.
Battery charge warning light
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off 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
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off 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.
Variable power-assisted steering warning light
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off after a few seconds.
If it comes on while driving, alongside the warning light ®, this means there is a system fault.
Contact an authorised dealer.
Warning light
This lights up when the ignition or engine is switched on and goes out as soon as the engine is running. 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.
Warning light
If it appears in red during driving and is accompanied by the ® indicator light, you must, for your safety, stop as soon as traffic conditions allow. Switch off the engine and do not restart it. Call an approved Dealer. If it appears in yellow during driving and is accompanied by the © warning light, visit an approved dealer as soon as possible. Meanwhile, drive with care.
Handbrake “on” and electronic parking brake warning light
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.
Warning light for the electronic stability program (ESC) and traction control system
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off after a few seconds.
There are several reasons for the warning light to appear: DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS.
Warning light for non-availability of the electronic stability program (ESC) and traction control system
Door status warning light
Anti-lock braking warning light
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off 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.
Particle filter system warning light
Tyre under-inflation warning light
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off after a few seconds TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING.
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.
Toxic Fume Filter System Warning Light
On vehicles that are equipped, this light comes on when the engine is started and, depending on the vehicle, when the ignition is switched off while the engine is in the standby phase STOP AND START FUNCTION then it 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 MAINTENANCE AND ANTIPOLLUTION ADVICE.
Low fuel level warning light
It lights up orange when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off after a few seconds.
Coolant temperature warning light
This lights up blue when you switch on the ignition or start the engine.
If it turns red, stop and let the engine idle for a minute or two.
The temperature should lower and the warning light should return to a blue colour. If not, stop the engine. Let the engine cool down before checking the coolant.
Contact an approved Dealer.
Brake pedal warning light
This lights up when the brake pedal should be depressed AUTOMATIC GEARBOX, ELECTRONIC LEVER.
(Depending on vehicle) Indicator of failure or unavailability of active emergency braking
