Control lamp of the cooling system
The light indicates overheating or a drop in the coolant level. When the ignition is turned on, it starts flashing, confirming that the system is ready for operation.
If the lamp does not go out after starting the engine or starts flashing while driving, then this is a signal either:
- A) engine overheating or
- b) drop in the coolant level in the tank below normal. In this case, stop, turn off the engine and check the coolant level. Add fluid if necessary.
Attention! Be careful when opening the cap of the expansion tank of the cooling system.
The cooling system of a warm engine is pressurized and there is a risk of burns if fluid escapes. Therefore, before unscrewing the plug, let the engine cool down.
Do not put your hands under the radiator fan. It may turn on unexpectedly even when the ignition is off.
If the coolant level is normal, then the cause of overheating may be a failure of the cooling fan. Check and, if necessary, replace the fuse for this fan.
On a four-cylinder engine, the water pump drive V-belt may break.
If the control lamp of the cooling system does not go out, although the level and temperature of the coolant are normal, then you cannot continue driving - you should use qualified help. Do not continue driving even if the V-belt breaks.
If the cause of the malfunction lies only in the cooling system fan, then, provided that the coolant level is normal and the control light is off, you can independently drive to the nearest workshop using the cooling effect of the oncoming air flow. However, forced idling and coasting should be avoided.
Brake warning light
When the ignition is switched on, the control lamp starts flashing, confirming that the system is ready for operation. If it does not blink, then you should find out the reason as soon as possible.
The control lamp at the included ignition burns constantly if level of a brake liquid is below norm.
Attention! If the control lamp does not go out or lights up while driving, then this is a signal of a drop in the level of brake fluid in the expansion tank. If, when the light comes on, the brake pedal stroke increases with freedom, then one of the two brake hydraulic circuits may have failed. In this case, you can, being careful, drive to the nearest workshop, not forgetting that the braking distance is increased, and the force on the brake pedal will need to be applied more.
Oil pressure warning light
The control lamp should light up when the ignition is switched on and go out after starting the engine.
If the control lamp does not go out or lights up while driving (if the speed exceeds 2000 rpm, then the buzzer sounds at the same time), then you need to stop, turn off the engine, check the oil level and top up if necessary.
If the lamp continues to burn, although the oil level is normal, then you cannot continue driving. It is also impossible to start the engine and leave it to idle in this case. Qualified help should be sought.
Note: The oil pressure indicator light is not an indicator of its level.
Therefore, the oil level must be checked regularly, preferably at every refueling.
Direction indicator light
The control lamp flashes synchronously with the included direction indicator. If one of the direction indicators fails, the control lamp flashes approximately twice as often, excluding the movement with a trailer.
Battery charging control lamp
The control lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on. After starting the engine, it should go out.
If the light does not go out or lights up while the car is moving, then you can usually still drive to the nearest workshop. Since this is a continuous discharge of the battery, it is necessary to turn off all current consumers, except for those absolutely necessary.
On vehicles with an automatic diagnostic system, there is also an additional control light that allows you to monitor the battery voltage. In addition, the voltage of the on-board network can be checked with a voltmeter.
Trailer indicator light
When driving with a trailer, the control lamp flashes synchronously with the turn indicators on.
If one of the direction indicators on the vehicle itself or on the trailer fails, the control lamp does not flash.
Warning light of the inflatable airbag system
The control lamp should light up after turning on the ignition and go out after about 10 seconds.
The system is faulty if the control lamp does not light up or does not go out when the ignition is turned on, or lights up while the vehicle is moving.
Control lamp of the preheating system
This light is only on vehicles with diesel engines. When starting a cold engine, the control lamp lights up when the key is turned in the ignition switch. If this does not happen, then the preheating system may be defective. After the warm-up is completed, the brightness of the bulb decreases and the engine can be started.
Control lamp for anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic differential lock (EBD)
The readiness for operation of the main ABS components is checked before and during the movement by the electronic control unit.
The control lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and should go out immediately after starting the engine.
If the differential lock is on on an all-wheel drive vehicle, the control lamp goes out only after the lock is turned off.
If the ABS warning light does not go out or comes on while driving, the system is faulty. In this case, the vehicle is braked in the same way as without ABS.
Vehicles with electronic differential lock
EBD failure is signaled by the ABS control lamp. In case of refusal, it is recommended to immediately contact the workshop.
High beam control lamp
The control lamp lights up when the main beam is turned on, as well as when using an intermittent light signal.
Parking brake warning light
The control lamp lights up at inclusion of ignition if the parking brake lever is tightened. It goes out after the parking brake lever is released.
Control lamp of the engine control unit
This light is only found on vehicles fitted with a 66 kW turbocharged diesel engine. The control lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and must go out after the engine is started.
If the control lamp does not go out or lights up while the vehicle is moving, then either the engine itself or the electronic control unit is faulty. The control unit automatically switches to the emergency program, and the effective engine power is slightly reduced. In such cases, it is necessary to contact the workshop as soon as possible.
Parking light control lamp
The control lamp burns at inclusion of ignition and parking fires.
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