Instrument Cluster - Warning Lamps and Indicators

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Warning Lamps and Indicators

Adaptive Cruise Control - Set or Identification

Adaptive cruise control indicator. It illuminates when you switch the system on. It illuminates white when the system is in standby mode. It illuminates green when you set the adaptive cruise speed.

Airbag warning lamp. If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, continues to flash or remains on when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Anti-lock brake system warning lamp. If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Your vehicle continues to have normal braking without the anti-lock brake system function. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Auto-Start-Stop indicators.It illuminates green when the engine stops. It flashes amber and a message appears when you need to take action.It illuminates gray with a strikethrough when the system is not available.

Automatic high beam control on indicator. It illuminates to confirm when the system is ready to assist.

Automatic Regeneration Control ON OFF Switch

Automatic regeneration indicator. It illuminates if you manually switch automatic regeneration off.

Blind spot information system indicator. When the system detects a vehicle, the indicator illuminates in the exterior mirror on the side the approaching vehicle is coming from. If you turn the direction indicator on for that side of your vehicle, the indicator flashes.

Blind spot information system and cross traffic alert warning lamp.If the system malfunctions, the warning lamp illuminates in the instrument cluster and a message appears in the information display. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Change engine oil indicator. It displays when the engine oil life is becoming depleted. Have the engine oil changed as soon as possible.

Note: Do not ignore engine oil change indicators and information messages. Resulting component damage is not covered by the Warranty.

Change engine oil now indicators. If both indicators display, the engine oil life is seriously depleted. Engine torque reduces to 70% to further indicate the serious risk of engine damage. Have the engine oil changed immediately.

Note: Do not ignore engine oil change indicators and information messages. Resulting component damage is not covered by the Warranty.

Cross traffic alert indicator. When the system detects an approaching vehicle a tone sounds, the indicator illuminates in the relevant exterior mirror and arrows appear in the information display to show which side the approaching vehicle is coming from.

Cruise control indicator. It illuminates when you switch the system on.

Direction indicator. It flashes when you switch the direction indicators on.

Door ajar warning lamp. It illuminates when you switch the ignition on and remains on if any door or the hood is open.

Eco mode indicator. It illuminates when the drive mode is selected.

Efficient drive mode indicator. It indicates that you have to slowly decelerate.

Engine coolant temperature warning lamp. If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving, this indicates that the engine is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure warning lamp. It illuminates when you switch the ignition on. If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the engine oil level. If the oil level is sufficient, this indicates a system malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Engine warning lamps. If both lamps illuminate when the engine is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Continuing to drive your vehicle may cause reduced power or the engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and attempt to restart the engine. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Fasten seatbelt warning lamp. It illuminates until you fasten your seatbelt.

Front fog lamp indicator. It illuminates when you switch the front fog lamps on.

Fuel filter service warning lamp. If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates there is excess water in the fuel filter.You should drain water from the fuel filter water trap whenever the warning lamp illuminates or a message appears in the information display.

Glow plug indicator. If it illuminates, wait until it turns off before starting.

Hazard flasher indicator. It flashes when you switch the hazard flashers on.

High beam headlamp indicator. It illuminates when you switch the high beam headlamps on.

Ignition warning lamp. It illuminates when you switch the ignition on. If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Lamps on indicator. It illuminates when you switch the low beam headlamps or the side and rear lamps on.

Lane keeping aid indicator. It illuminates in the information display when you switch the system on and Aid Mode or Alert and Aid Mode are selected.

Lane keeping alert indicator. It illuminates in the information display when you switch the system on and Alert Mode is selected.

Lane keeping system warning lamp. It could illuminate when you switch the system off. If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Low fuel level warning lamp. If it illuminates when you are driving, refuel as soon as possible.

Malfunction indicator lamp. If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction.If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring.Increased exhaust gas temperatures could damage the diesel particulate filter or other vehicle components.Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Mud/Ruts mode indicator. It illuminates when the drive mode is selected.

Parking brake warning lamp. It illuminates when you engage the parking brake and the ignition is on. If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving, make sure the parking brake is disengaged. If the parking brake is disengaged, this indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system fault. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Powertrain warning lamp. If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction.If it flashes when you are driving, immediately reduce the vehicle speed.Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Pre-collision assist warning lamp. It illuminates if your vehicle rapidly approaches another vehicle, to warn you of the risk of a crash with the vehicle in front of you.It could illuminate red if the distance to the vehicle ahead is small.It illuminates amber when you switch the system off or if the system is not available.

Selective catalytic reductant system warning lamp.The warning lamp illuminates if the system detects the diesel exhaust fluid level is low or if there is a system malfunction.If the warning lamp illuminates, the information display messages give you an indication whether the concern is fluid related or if there is a selective catalytic reductant system malfunction.If the warning lamp illuminates when your vehicle is moving, and the fluid is at a sufficient level, this indicates a system malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Slippery mode indicator. It illuminates when the drive mode is selected.

Stability control and traction control indicator.It flashes during operation. If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or remains on when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Stability control and traction control off warning lamp. It illuminates when you switch the system off.

Tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp. It illuminates if the tire pressure in one or more tires is below the correct tire pressure.If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or flashes when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Tow/haul mode indicator. It illuminates when the drive mode is selected.

2020 Transit Owner's Manual