If the needle moves towards 120°C,
the engine is overheating. Stop the
engine, switch the ignition off and
determine the cause once the
engine has cooled down. See
Engine coolant check (page 232).
Fuel gauge
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol tells you on which side of
your vehicle the fuel filler cap is
located.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will come on briefly when
you switch the ignition on to confirm
that the system is operational:
•
ABS warning lamp
•
Airbag warning lamp
•
Brake system warning lamp
•
Engine warning lamp
•
EPB warning lamp
•
Frost warning lamp
•
Ignition warning lamp
•
Oil pressure warning lamp (all
except 2.5L Duratec-ST)
•
Stability control (ESP) warning
lamp
If a warning or indicator lamp does
not illuminate when the ignition is
switched on, it indicates a
malfunction. Have the system
checked by an expert.
ABS warning lamp
The ABS warning lamp will
flash when the system is
operating. If it comes on
when you are driving, this indicates
a malfunction. You will continue to
have normal braking (without ABS)
but have this checked as soon as
possible.
Airbag warning lamp
If the airbag warning lamp
comes on or flashes when
you are driving, this indicates
a malfunction. Have this checked as
soon as possible.
Brake system warning lamp
WARNING
Reduce your speed gradually.
Use your brakes with great care.
Do not step on the brake pedal
abruptly.
If the brake system warning
lamp comes on when you
are driving, this indicates a
malfunction in one of the brake
circuits. Check the brake fluid level.
See Brake and clutch fluid
check (page 233).
WARNING
Have this checked immediately.
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