Find out the meaning of the warning lights on your vehicle

Side light warning light

Side light warning light

Main beam headlight tell-tale

Main beam headlight tell-tale

Dipped beam headlight tell-tale

Dipped beam headlight tell-tale

Rear fog lights tell-tale

Rear fog lights tell-tale

Left-hand direction indicator tell-tale

Left-hand direction indicator tell-tale

Right-hand direction indicator tell-tale

Right-hand direction indicator tell-tale

STOP light

STOP light

This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out as soon as the engine is started. It may appear with other warning lights and/or messages and may be 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 detection warning light

Brake circuit fault detection warning light

This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out 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 contact an approved Dealer.

Battery charge warning light

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

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.

Variable power-assisted steering warning light

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.

Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow and contact an approved Dealer.

Warning light

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 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

Toxic Fume Filter System Warning Light

On vehicles which are equipped with it, this light comes on when the engine is started and, depending on the vehicle, when the ignition is switched off if the vehicle is in the engine standby phase (refer to the information on the “Stop and Start function” in Section 2) then goes out.

–If it comes on continuously, consult your authorised 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.

Handbrake or electronic parking brake warning light

Handbrake or electronic parking brake warning light

Refer to the information on the “Electronic parking brake” in Section 2.

Coolant temperature warning light

Coolant temperature warning light

The location of the warning light on the instrument panel depends on the choice of driving mode selected and the coolant temperature (refer to “Displays and indicators” in Section 1).

It lights up in red when the ignition is switched on or when the engine is started, then after a few seconds illuminates in blue, white or switches off depending on the engine coolant temperature level.

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 appear in white or switch off. If not, stop the engine. Allow it to cool before checking the coolant level (please refer to “Coolant levels” in Section 4). If the level is normal, the warning light is related to something else. Call an approved Dealer.

Anti-lock braking warning light

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.

Gear change indicators

Gear change indicators

In manual mode, they illuminate 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.

Warning light for the electronic stability program (ESC) and traction control system

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 coming on: refer to the information on “Driver correction devices and aids” in section 2.

Electronic Stability Programme (ESC) and traction control system deactivation warning light

Electronic Stability Programme (ESC) and traction control system deactivation warning light

Please refer to “Choice of driving mode” and “Driving correction devices and aids” in Section 2.

Speed limiter warning light

Speed limiter warning light

Refer to the information on the “Speed limiter” in Section 2.

Cruise control warning light

Cruise control warning light

Refer to the information on “Cruise control” in Section 2.

Engine standby warning light

Engine standby warning light

Please see information about “Stop and Start function” in Section 2.

Unavailability of engine standby warning light

Unavailability of engine standby warning light

Please see information about “Stop and Start function” in Section 2.

Tyre under-inflation warning light

Tyre under-inflation warning light

This lights up when the ignition is switched on or when the engine is started, then goes out after a few seconds. Please see the information on the “Tyre Pressure Monitoring System” in Section 2.

Indicator light
           Airbag

Indicator light Airbag

This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out 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, it indicates a fault in the system.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible.

Low fuel level warning light

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. Refer to the “Special features of petrol versions” in Section 2.

Opening element(s) open warning light

Opening element(s) open warning light

It illuminates and may be accompanied by a message on the instrument panel to inform you that one of the opening elements is open.

Seat belt reminder warning  light

Seat belt reminder warning light

Please see the information on “Seat belts” in Section 1.

Particle filter system warning light (petrol version)

Particle filter system warning light (petrol version)

Refer to the “Special features of petrol versions” in Section 2.

Passenger 
          Airbag
          OFF

Passenger Airbag OFF

Refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the front passenger airbag” in Section 1.