When the engine is running, the battery charge indicator should not «smolder», nor flash. Otherwise, there is a power supply fault, see list of faults in chapter «Generator». If the red light does not light up when the ignition is turned on, then the incandescent bulb is probably burned out, or the cable to the generator is faulty or has come off.
You will learn more about the battery charge indicator in the chapter «Generator».
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