The location of the control lights on the instrument panel depends on the car model and engine. To determine the purpose of the light bulbs, they are always marked with the symbols shown below.
- 1 - Coolant temperature/level
- 2 - Engine oil pressure
- 3 - High beam headlights
- 4 - Direction indicators
- 5 - Brake system
- 6 - Battery discharge
- 7 - Engine preheater
1 - temperature / coolant level
When the ignition is switched on, the control lamp flashes for a few seconds to check the operation, then it should go out.
If the light does not go out or starts flashing while driving, this means the engine is overheating or the coolant level is too low - you must stop, turn off the engine and check the coolant level. Add fluid if necessary or remove cause of overheating.
Attention: Be careful when opening the cap of the expansion tank! When the engine is hot, the cooling system is under pressure, and if the plug is quickly removed, the liquid can boil and splash out with steam. Allow the engine to cool before removing the plug.
Attention: Keep an eye on the radiator fan! It may suddenly turn on even when the ignition is off!
If the coolant level is within normal limits, engine overheating may be caused by a failed fan. Check fan fuse and replace if necessary.
If the control lamp does not go out despite the fact that the coolant level is normal and the radiator fan is working, contact a specialist for help. Do not continue driving with an overheated engine.
If the radiator fan fails, you can continue driving until the overheat warning lamp goes out, provided that the coolant level is normal. In this mode, you can get to the place of repair, using the cooling effect of the oncoming air flow - for this you need to avoid driving at low speed and high engine load.
2 - engine oil pressure
When the ignition is switched on, the control lamp flashes. Immediately after starting the engine, the light should go out.
If the lamp does not go out or flashes while driving - at speeds above 2000 rpm - a signal sounds (buzzer). In this case stop immediately, turn off the engine, check the oil level and top up if necessary.
If the light flashes despite the fact that the oil level is normal, stop the engine immediately. With such a malfunction, the engine should not work even at idle - you must contact the repair service.
If the engine speed drops below idle while driving, the warning light may also flash. In this case, you should increase the speed by turning on a lower gear.
Note: The indicator light does not react to the oil level! The oil level should be checked regularly, preferably every week.
3 - high beam headlights
The control lamp lights up when the high beam headlights are switched on in any way.
4 - direction indicators
Depending on the turn signals on (right or left), the right or left control lamp flashes. If one of the direction indicator lamps is not lit, the control lamp will flash twice as often (this does not apply to the operation of a vehicle with a trailer).
5 - brake system
The control lamp lights up at inclusion of a manual brake or at insufficient level of a brake liquid (the ignition must be on).
Attention: If after releasing the handbrake the light does not go out, or lights up while driving, then the brake fluid level is too low. Add brake fluid immediately and have your nearest repair shop check the brake system. When driving, be prepared for a sudden decrease in brake efficiency and increased brake pedal travel.
6 - battery discharge
The control lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on. Immediately after starting the engine, it should go out.
If the light comes on while driving, stop, turn off the engine and check the drive belts.
If the belt is loose or broken, you cannot continue driving, since the cooling pump is driven by the same belt. Be sure to tighten or replace the belt.
If the belt is in good condition, then with an uncorrected charging system, you can get to the repair service.
Note: On vehicles with air conditioning, the coolant pump is separately driven so that if the alternator belt breaks, you can drive to the nearest repair shop. Remember that when the generator is not running, the battery is constantly being discharged, so be sure to turn off all unnecessary electrical appliances.
7 - Engine preheater (only for diesel engines)
When the engine is cold, the control lamp lights up when turned on "ignition". If the lamp does not light up, there is a malfunction in the preheating system - contact the repair service.
After the light goes out, immediately start the engine.
Since in 55 kW diesel engines, preheating is automatically switched on after the driver's door is closed, it may happen that after switching on "ignition" The preheat indicator light will not come on because the engine will already be warm by this time - in this case, the engine can be started immediately.
Note: If a fault occurs in the engine management system on a 66 kW diesel engine while driving, this is indicated by a flashing control light - in this case, immediately contact the repair service.
A separate board contains additional control lights, which are marked with the corresponding symbols:
Trailer direction indicators
The control lamp flashes at the included indexes of turn on the trailer.
Air cushion system
The control lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on for 3 seconds. If after that it does not go out, or flashes while driving, there is a malfunction in the airbag system. To check this system, you should contact the repair service.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
The control lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on for a few seconds. After the automatic self-test of the system, it goes out.
If the light stays on or comes on while driving, there is a problem with the anti-lock braking system. In this case, it remains possible to stop the car, but the anti-lock braking function of the system will no longer work. Contact the repair service as soon as possible.
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