This panel is a combination of instruments and signal lamps, giving you the opportunity to immediately determine what condition your car is in. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you have and many other things to know how to drive safely and economically.
Speedometer and odometer (car odometer)
The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles and kilometers per hour. The odometer will show you how far your vehicle has traveled, both in miles (USA), and kilometers.
Tamper proof odometer
If someone tries to turn the meter back, silver lines will appear between the numbers.
Distance meter
Shows you how far your vehicle has traveled since you last reset the meter to zero.
To reset the meter completely, press the button next to the trip meter and it will reset to zero.
Tachometer
The tachometer display will show you the engine revolutions per minute.
Warning lamps, gauges and indicators
This part of the manual describes the warning lights and gauges that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you to distinguish between them.
Warning lights and horns can alert you to problems before anything is serious enough to warrant costly repairs or replacements.
By paying attention to warning lamps and instruments, you can save yourself and others from injury. Warning lamps come on when there may or may already be problems with the vehicle's functions.
As you may have seen on the previous pages, some warning lights come on briefly during engine start just to let you know they are in working order. If you are familiar with it. You don't have to worry about this.
Gauges can signal that there may or may not be a problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Often gauges and lamps work together to let you know there is a problem with the car. If one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when the gauge indicates there may be a problem, see the section in the manual that will tell you what to do about it. Please follow the guide's advice. Delaying repairs can be costly and even dangerous. Therefore, study the control lamps and devices.
Seat belt reminder lamp
When the ignition key is turned from position D to position E, a chime will sound to remind passengers to fasten their seat belts until the driver's seat belt is fastened.
The seat belt light will also come on and stay on for 20 seconds, then it will flash for another 55 seconds. If the driver's seat belt is fastened, neither the horn nor the lamp will come on.
Airbag ready lamp
This lamp is located on the combined instrument panel and indicates AIR BAG. If the lamp comes on, it indicates a malfunction in the airbag system, which includes sensors, wires, the airbag module in the steering wheel and the diagnostic module.
This lamp comes on when the engine is started and flashes for a few seconds. Then the lamp goes out. This means that the system is ready to work.
If the lamp stays on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, the system is not working properly. Contact a service station immediately.
A lamp that warns about the lack of battery charging
This lamp comes on briefly immediately after starting the engine. This indicates that the lamp is in working order.
After starting the engine, it should go out. If it stays on or comes on while driving, you may have a problem with the battery charging system. It may also report a problem with the alternator drive belt or other problems in the charging system. Check the problem immediately.
Driving with the light on will drain the battery. You can drive a short distance, but you'd better turn off all additional electrical consumers such as radio and air conditioning.
Voltmeter
When the engine is not running, but the ignition key is in position D, this gauge displays the state of charge of the battery in volts DC.
When the engine is running, the instrument indicates the status of the charging system. A reading between the lower and upper warning zones indicates normal operating condition.
The indication in the lower warning zone may be when a large number of current consumers are running and the engine is idling for a long time. This condition is normal because the charging system is unable to provide full power when the engine is idling. As the engine speed increases, this condition is corrected as the charging system generates maximum power at high engine speeds.
You may only drive for a short period of time if the gauge pointer is in the warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary power consumers.
Readings in any warning zone indicate problems in the electrical system.
Check the car as soon as possible.
Brake Warning Light
The hydraulic braking system of a car is divided into two parts. If one part of the system is not working, the other part is still working and may stop your vehicle. For good braking, however, you need both parts to work well.
If the warning light comes on, there may be a problem with the brakes. Check the brake system immediately.
This lamp may come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to position D. If it does not come on, adjust it so it can alert you if problems occur.
If the lamp comes on while driving, stop carefully on the side of the road. You may notice that the brake pedal is hard to press. Or the pedal goes down to the floor easily. Need more time to decelerate. If the lamp is still on, have your vehicle towed to a workshop.
When the ignition is on, the lamp may also be on if the parking brake is set. The lamp will also be on if the parking brake is not fully released. If the light comes on when the parking brake is fully released, you have a brake problem.
Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp
This lamp may come on when starting the engine and stay on for a few seconds. This is fine.
If the light stays on or comes on while driving, your vehicle needs service.
If the conventional brake system warning light is off, you still have brakes but your anti-lock braking system is not working. If the conventional brake system warning light is also on, you have a brake problem. Proceed in the same way as in the previous chapter.
If the ABS lamp does not light up after starting for a short time, check its operation.
Coolant temperature gauge
This gauge shows the coolant temperature. It also has an indicator that shows you how hard your car is working. In most cases, this gauge reads 210°F (100°C) or less. If your vehicle is carrying a load or going uphill, it is normal for the temperature to rise and approach 260°F (160°C), this indicates that the cooling system is operating beyond its capacity.
Multifunction warning lamp
The engine needs maintenance.
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that controls the operation of the fuel system, the ignition system, and the emission control system. This system is called 0BD2 (Second generation on-board diagnostics) and is designed to determine the level of exhaust toxicity acceptable to the vehicle and the environment.
The lamp lights up when there is a problem and service is needed. Problems are often fixed before the problem occurs. This may prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system is also designed to help the workshop technician to correctly diagnose any problem.
This lamp should illuminate to show you that it is operational when the ignition is on but the engine is running. If the lamp does not light up, check and repair it.
This lamp also lights up during malfunctions, and can light up in two modes.
The lamp blinks - ignition interruptions are detected. Interruptions in the ignition system increase toxic emissions and can damage your vehicle's emission control system. Qualified maintenance required.
The lamp is constantly on - malfunctions in the exhaust emission reduction system have been detected. Service is also required.
If the lamp is flashing
The following actions can prevent serious damage to your vehicle:
- Reduce vehicle speed.
- Avoid pressing the gas pedal hard.
- Avoid steep climbs.
- If you are towing a trailer, dispose of the load as soon as possible.
If the lamp stops flashing and stays on, see the next chapter.
If the lamp continues to flash, then it is safer to do so, stop the car. Find a safe place to park. Turn off the engine, wait at least 10 seconds and start the engine again. If the lamp lights up constantly, see the next chapter. If it is still flashing, follow the previous recommendations and take the vehicle to a service station.
If the lamp is constantly on
You can fix the emission control system by thinking about it:
Have you recently refueled your vehicle?
If so, check the tank filler cap and close the tank completely. The diagnostic system can detect non-closing and improper closing of the lid. Fuel can evaporate into the atmosphere. A few trips with the lid properly closed and the lamp will go out.
Have you driven through deep puddles of water?
If so, the electrical system may be damp. Conditions will change when the electrical system dries. A few trips and the lamp should go out.
Are you low on fuel in the tank?
When the engine starts to run out of gas, it doesn't run as efficiently as you would like because a small amount of air is sucked into the fuel line, causing misfiring. Filling up with fuel will correct this situation and after a few trips, the lamp will turn off.
Have you recently changed the grade of gasoline?
If so, refuel the car with quality gasoline. Poor fuel quality can cause the engine to not run as efficiently as you would like. You may notice this as the engine stalls after starting, stalls when shifting gears, twitches when pressing the gas pedal (these symptoms may disappear if you warm up the engine). The system detects this and the lamp lights up.
If you notice one or more of these signs, change the type of fuel. It is necessary to fill the tank with suitable gasoline completely once and the lamp will go out.
If none of the steps you have taken help, send the car for service.
Oil pressure gauge
This instrument displays the oil pressure in the psi system (pounds per square inch), when the engine is running. In the European version, it shows the pressure in kPa (kilo pascals).
Oil pressure varies with engine speed, outside temperature, or oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate normal operating range.
If the gauge pointer is in a low pressure zone, this could be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems. Check the oil level as soon as possible.
Warning. Do not drive if the oil pressure is low. The engine may overheat and catch fire. You or someone else may burn out. Have the oil system checked by a workshop as soon as possible.
Headlamp indicator lamp in daytime driving position (DRL)
This lamp will stay on when the DRL system is on.
When it gets dark, the DRL indicator light will remind you to turn on the headlights.
Fuse test lamp
Illuminates for a short time after starting the engine. If the lamp comes on while your vehicle is in motion, it may indicate a vehicle malfunction. It could be an oil pressure problem, coolant temperature problem, whatever. Check various fuses to make sure there are no burnt ones in hazardous areas. If they are, immediately send the car for service.
High/Low Beam Indicator Lamp
The lamp is always on. when you signal, turn or change lane.
Fuel quantity measuring device
If the ignition is on, the fuel gauge will tell you how much gasoline is left in the fuel tank.
The device will show an empty tank (E) before you run out of fuel and you should top up the tank as soon as possible. Here are four things you need to know about the fuel gauge:
At a gas station, the fuel pump will turn off before the indicator needle shows a full tank (F).
It will take slightly more or less fuel to fill the tank than the arrow indicates. For example, the arrow shows half the tank, but in reality it takes a little more or less than half the capacity of the tank to fill the tank.
The fuel gauge needle fluctuates when you turn or increase speed.
Fuel gauge needle does not stop at empty position (E), when you turn off the engine.
None of the above says that there is a problem with the fuel gauge.