Washer Fluid
Indicates that the vehicle is low on screen wash fluid.
Advice:
Top up screen wash as soon as possible to maintain ability to keep windscreen clear.
Severity: 4/10
Engine Check
Indicates that the main beam / full beam headlights are on
Advice:
Use main / full beam when appropriate taking precautions not to dazzle on coming drivers.
Severity: 4/10
Engine Check
Indicates fault with engine.
Advice:
Stop the vehicle when safe to do so and seek assistance / diagnosis.
Severity: 8/10
Electric Charging
Indicates that the vehicle is connected to electrical charging station
Advice:
Disconnect from the charging station when appropriate.
Severity: 1/10
Charging
Indicates that the vehicle is connected to electrical charging station
Advice:
Disconnect from charging station when required.
Severity: 1/10
Warning
Indicates a warning
Advice:
Navigate the cars onboard computer / information system to identify the fault and address accordingly.
Severity: 7/10
PCS
Indicates a fault with the vehicle PCS system.
Advice:
Stop the car when safe to do and seek breakdown assistance / diagnosis.
Severity: 6/10
Transmission
Indicates a fault with the transmission / gearbox.
Advice:
Stop the vehicle when safe to do so and seek assistange / diagnosis.
Severity: 7/10
Service
Indicates that the vehicle is due for a service.
Advice:
Contact service centre to book scheduled maintenance.
Severity: 3/10
Jack / Ramp
Indicaes that the vehicle is on a ramp / jack system
Advice:
No action required.
Severity: 3/10
Low Engine Oil
Indicates low engine oil.
Advice:
Check engine oil level and top up with correct specification oil as required. Running the engine with low engine oil can cause significant damage to the engine.
Severity: 7/10
A/T Oil Temp
Indicates that the automatic transmission oil termperature is high.
Advice:
Seek assistance / diagnosis asap as could result in significant damage to the automatic transmission.
Severity: 8/10
Information
Indicates an issue that requires attention.
Advice:
Navigate the vehicles onboard computer / information to identify the issue and address accordingly.
Severity: 4/10
Oil Level
Indicates the oil level is outside of the recommended parameters.
Advice:
Check engine oil level manually, if low, top up with correct specification oil to correct level, if high seem assistance to have drained.
Severity: 7/10
Warning
Indicates a warning
Advice:
Navigate the cars onboard computer / information system to identify the fault and address accordingly.
Severity: 7/10
Side air bag
Indicates a fault with the side air bag.
Advice:
Seek assistance / diagnosis to ensure airbag system is fully functional as it provides a vital part of the cars safety features.
Severity: 9/10
Glow Plug
Indicates the vehicles glow plugs are in opertion (diesel vehicles only)
Advice:
Diesel engines require the fuel to be pre-warmed before starting, if the light stays on there is a fault with the glow plugs and may need replacing.
Severity: 4/10
Brake Warning
Indicates a fault with the vehicles braking system.
Advice:
Stop the vehicle when safe to do so and seek assistance / diagnosis to ensure the braking system is fully operational.
Severity: 9/10
ESP Warning
Indicates a fault with the vehicles ESP (electronic stability program)
Advice:
Stop the vehicle when safe to do so and seek assitance / diagnosis. The ESP is an important part of the cars safety systems.
Severity: 7/10
ABS Warning
Indicates a fault with the vehicles ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Advice:
Stop the vehicle when safe to do so and seek assistance / diagnosis, the ABS system is a vital safety feature on the vehicle.
Severity: 9/10
RBS Warning
Indicates a fault with the RBS (Recuperative Brake System), applicable to hybrid vehciles only
Advice:
Schedule maintenance to have the RBS system inspected / repaired as necessary.
Severity: 7/10
Brake Pad
Indicates a fault with the brake pads, most likely that they are wearing low and require replacement
Advice:
Book maintenance for the vehicle to have brake pads checked / replaced if necessary.
Severity: 7/10
Regenerative Brake Force
Indicates when the regenerative brake force has declined.
Advice:
Schedule maintenance to have the system checked, reduced battery charge (hybrid only) likely.
Severity: 3/10
Press Brake Pedal
Indicates the brake pedal must be pushed to start the engine.
Advice:
Push the brake pedal to start the engine (only applicable to automatic transmission vehicles).
Severity: 1/10
Brake Warning
Indicates a fault with the vehicles braking system.
Advice:
Stop the vehicle when safe to do so and seek assistance / diagnosis to ensure the vehicles braking system is operating correctly.
Severity: 9/10
Water in Fuel
Indicates water in the fuel.
Advice:
Diesel vehicles are equipped with separators that remove water from the fuel, this symbol could indicate a fault with the separator or indicate contaminated fuel.
Severity: 6/10
TPMS
Indicates a change in tyre pressure has been detected by the TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system)
Advice:
Stop the vehicle when safe to do so and check tyre pressures or for signs of puncture / foreign object in tyre. Fit spare / deploy tyre repair system if confident to do so or seek assitance.
Severity: 7/10
TPMS
Indicates a change in tyre pressure has been detected by the TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system)
Advice:
Stop the vehicle when safe to do so and check tyre pressures or for signs of puncture / foreign object in tyre. Fit spare / deploy tyre repair system if confident to do so or seek assitance.
Severity: 7/10
DPF
Indicates a fault with the DPF (diesel particulate filter)
Advice:
Book maintenance for the vehicle to have the DPF inspected / replaced where necessary. The DPF prevents harmful emissions escaping into the atmosphere.
Severity: 3/10
TCS
Indicates the vehicles TCS (traction control system) has been activated.
Advice:
Adjust your driving to suit the conditions, if light remains on, seek diagnosis and could indicate a fault with the system.
Severity: 6/10
TCS
Indicates the vehicles TCS (traction control system) has been activated
Advice:
Adjust driving style to suit conditions.
Severity: 4/10
TCS OFF
Indicates the vehicles TCS (traction control system) has be deactivated
Advice:
Reactivate TCS when appropriate, the traction control system provides an essential part of the vehicles safety features.
Severity: 7/10
TCS
Indicates the vehicles TCS (traction control system) has been activated
Advice:
Adjust driving style to suit conditions.
Severity: 4/10
Key
Indicates the vehicle key is required or another fault with the vehicles security system
Advice:
Insert the car key into ignition to start the vehicle.
Severity: 2/10
Trailer
Indicates the vehicle is towing
Advice:
Take extra care when towing.
Severity: 4/10
4x2
Indicates that a 4WD capable vehicle is in 4x2 mode (2WD)
Advice:
No action required
Severity: 1/10
4WD
Indicates the vehicle is in 4WD mode
Advice:
No action required.
Severity: 1/10
4x4 Auto
Indicates the vehicle is in automatic 4WD mode
Advice:
No actions required.
Severity: 1/10
4x4 High
Indicates the vehicle is in 4x4 High gear mode
Advice:
No actions required.
4x4 Low
Indicates the vehicle is in 4x4 Low gear mode
Advice:
No action required.
Severity: 1/10
Centre Differential Lock
Indicates center differential lock (or 4Hi/Lo) indicator
Advice:
No action required.
Severity: 1/10
Rear Differential Lock
Indicates rear differential lock indicator
Advice:
No action required
Severity: 1/10
Rear Differential Lock
Indicates rear differential lock indicator
Advice:
No action required
Severity: 1/10
Differential Lock
Indicates differential lock indicator
Advice:
No action required.
Severity: 1/10
Power Limitation Indicator
Indicates that electic power is limited, only found on electric / hybrid vehciles
Advice:
If warning light shows unexpectedly, schedule maintenance to have the electric / hybrid system inspected.
Severity: 3/10
Parking Sensor
Indicates the parking sensor (front or rear) is in operation
Advice:
Take note of parking sensor frequency to avoid collision when parking / reversing. A solid tone means the proximity to an external object is critical.
Severity: 2/10
Lane Assist
Indicates the lane assist function is in operation
Advice:
Maintain concentration when driving, if feeling tired then stop and take a break.
Severity: 2/10
Start / Stop
Indicates the vehicles automatic start / stop system is in operation
Advice:
No action required, continue to drive as normal and the engine will start and stop as required to reduce emissions.
Severity: 1/10
Fog Light
Indicates the vehicle fog lights are on
Advice:
Ensure fog lights are switched off when conditions improve as foglights can dazzle other road users.
Severity: 3/10
Traction Control Fault Light
Indicates a fault with the traction control system
Advice:
Schedule maintenance to diagnose / recitfy fault, drive with caution in the interim.
Severity: 6/10
Cruise Control
Indicates the cruise control is in operation.
Advice:
No action required, cruise control will automatically deactivate when the throttle / brake / clutch is engaged.
Severity: 1/10