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Amber Warning Lights
Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
ANTI-LOCK ABS INDICATOR LIGHT
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
The light will turn on when the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four
seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving,
then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not
functioning and service is required. However, the
conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the brake warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be
serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of
Anti-Lock Brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on
when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position,
have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.Drive carefully and contact an authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
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Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
TPMS FAILURE
The warning light switches on and a message is
displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than
the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss
is occurring. In these cases, optimal tire duration and
fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned
above, the display will show the indications
corresponding to each tire in sequence.
Note:
Do not continue driving with one or more flat tires as
handling may be compromised. Stop the vehicle,
avoiding sudden braking and steering. Repair
immediately using the dedicated tire repair kit and
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible and inflate them to the proper
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pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread
life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that
the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
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Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
Caution!The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system
operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may
cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
sensor to become inoperable. After using an
aftermarket tire sealant it is recommended that you
take your vehicle to an authorized dealership to have
your sensor function checked.
Do not continue driving with one or more flat tires as
handling may be compromised. Stop the vehicle,
avoiding sharp braking and steering. Immediately
restore the correct inflation pressure using the Tire
Repair Kit (refer to “Tire Repair Kit” in “In Case Of
Emergency”) and contact an authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
Tire Pressure Low
The warning light switches on to indicate that the tire
pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or
that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases,
optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be
guaranteed. In any situation in which the message on the display is
"See Manual", it is ESSENTIAL to refer to “Driving
Assistance Systems” in “Safety,” strictly complying with
the indications that you find there.
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM
When the ignition is cycled to ON, the warning light
switches on, but should switch off as soon as the
engine is started.
ESC System Intervention: Intervention by the system
is indicated by the flashing of the warning light: it
indicates that the car is in critical stability and grip
conditions.
ECS System Failure : If the warning light does not
switch off, or if it stays on with the engine running, a
failure was found in the ESC system. In these cases, contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Hill Start Assist System Failure : The switching on of
the warning light indicates a Hill Start Assist system
failure.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) OFF
INDICATOR LIGHT — IF EQUIPPED
When the ignition is cycled to ON, the warning light
switches on, but should switch off as soon as the
engine is started.
The warning light switches on to indicate that some
active safety systems have been partially or totally
deactivated.
For further details about the active safety systems, refer
to “Active Safety Systems” in “Safety.” When the active
safety systems are reactivated, the warning light
switches off.
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Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
REAR FOG LIGHT
The warning light switches on when the rear fog light is
activated.
OBD / INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE
In normal conditions, when the ignition is cycled to ON,
the warning light switches on, but it should switch off as
soon as the engine is started.
The operation of the warning light may be checked by the
traffic police using specific devices. Comply with the laws
and regulations of the country where you are driving.
Injection System Failure
If the warning light remains on, or it switches on while
driving, the injection system is not working properly. The
warning light on constantly signals a malfunction in the
supply/ignition system which could cause high exhaust
emissions, a possible loss of performance, poor
driveability and high consumption.
The warning light switches off if the malfunction
disappears, but is still stored by the system.Under these conditions, the vehicle can continue
travelling at moderate speed but without demanding
excessive effort from the engine or high speed.
Prolonged use of the car with the warning light on
constantly may cause damage. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Catalytic Converter Damaged
If the warning light flashes, it means that the catalytic
converter may be damaged. Release the accelerator pedal to lower the speed of the
engine until the warning light stops flashing. Continue at
moderate speed, trying to avoid driving conditions that
may cause further flashing and contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
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Caution!
If, turning the ignition device to ON, the warning lightdoes not turn on or if it turns on steadily or flashing when travelling (on some versions
together with the message on the display), contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Warning Light What It Means What To Do
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM (FCW) —
IF EQUIPPED
This warning light informs the driver that the frontal
collision alarm function is not enabled.
FUEL RESERVE / LIMITED RANGE
The warning light (or the symbol in the display) switches
on when about 9 liters of fuel is left in the tank.
Warning!
If the warning light (or the icon on the display) flashes while driving, contact an authorized dealer.
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Green Telltale Indicator Lights
Warning lightWhat It Means What To Do
PARK/HEADLIGHT ON INDICATOR LIGHT
The indicator light switches on when the parking lights
are turned on.
Headlight Off Delay
This function allows the headlights to remain on for 30,
60 or 90 seconds after the ignition was placed in STOP
position.
LEFT TURN SIGNAL
The indicator light switches on when the turn signal
switch is moved downwards or, together with the right
turn signal indicator, when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.
RIGHT TURN SIGNAL
The indicator light switches on when the turn signal
switch is moved upwards or, together with the left turn
signal indicator, when the hazard warning light button is
pressed.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS (On Base
Instrument Cluster Display)
This indicator light comes on when the automatic high
beam headlights are activated.
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