A) The indicator lights up if:
- the parking brake is on;
- low level of brake fluid or the tightness of the vacuum brake booster is broken;
- the indicator circuit is faulty.
b) If the indicator lights up while driving, slow down, pull off the road and carefully stop the car. You can slow down by applying engine braking and applying the parking brake, but be sure to depress the brake pedal to turn on the brake lights to alert drivers behind you to brake.
Check the parking brake, it may be on. If the parking brake is released and the indicator is on after the parking brake is released, there is a problem with the brake system. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.
If the brake fluid level is low, have the vehicle's braking performance checked in a safe place. If you think the brakes are still working well enough, carefully drive the car to the nearest repair shop. If the brakes do not work, the vehicle must be towed or towed for repair.
Attention: driving a car with a low level of brake fluid is dangerous.
If the brake fluid level is normal, then the brake booster may not be working effectively or the indicator circuit may be faulty.
2. Anti-lock brake indicator (ABS).
After turning on the ignition, the indicator lights up for a few seconds and then goes out. If the indicator lights up while driving, or the indicator does not light up, or does not go out when the engine is turned on, there may be a malfunction in the anti-lock system. Anti-lock braking system (ABS) turns on when the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h and turns off when the vehicle speed falls below 5 km/h.
Caution: Pressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the indicator for a few seconds.
3. Battery charging indicator.
A) The indicator lights up when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" and should go out after the engine is started.
b) If the indicator lights up while driving, the charging system is faulty or the (broken off) generator drive belt. However, the engine will continue to run until the battery is completely discharged. Turn off optional equipment (air conditioning, fan, radio, etc.) and move to the place of repair.
4. Low engine oil pressure indicator.
A) The indicator lights up when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" and should go out after the engine is started.
b) The indicator lights up if the engine oil pressure is too low.
V) If the indicator flashes or lights up while driving, pull over to the side of the road and turn off the ignition.
The indicator may flash after hard braking or when the engine is idling. There is no malfunction if the indicator goes out with a slight increase in engine speed.
The indicator may come on when the engine oil level is too low. But this indicator is not designed to inform you about a low oil level, so periodically check the level with a dipstick.
5. Indicator "check the engine" ("CHECK ENGINE").
The indicator lights up when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" for a few seconds and then goes out, informing the driver that the engine management system is being checked. If the indicator stays on or lights up while driving, this indicates a malfunction in the electronic engine control system.
In this case, it is necessary to move to the place of repair and diagnose the engine control system.
6. Driver's seat belt indicator.
The indicator lights up when the ignition is turned on for a few seconds, and then goes out. If the driver is not wearing a seat belt, the indicator on the instrument cluster will flash continuously.
7. The high beam indicator lights up when the high beam headlights are on.
Possible variant of the instrument cluster (type 1).
1 - tachometer,
2 - speedometer,
3 - coolant temperature gauge,
4 - button for switching and resetting the odometer to zero,
5 - odometer and odometer,
6 - indicator of the amount of fuel,
7 - hours.
Possible variant of the instrument cluster (type 2).
1 - coolant temperature gauge,
2 - speedometer,
3 - odometer,
4 - button to reset the odometer to zero,
5 - odometer,
6 - indicator of the amount of fuel,
7 - hours.
8. Turn signal indicators. The indicators flash when the direction indicators or alarms are turned on. Too fast flashing of the indicators indicates a bad connection in the direction indicator circuit or a failure of the direction indicator lamp.
9. Airbag indicator (SRS).
The indicators come on when the ignition switch is in the "ON" or "ACC". After a few seconds, the indicators will turn off. If the indicators do not light up or light up while driving, there is a malfunction in the SRS system components.
10. Automatic transmission selector position indicators ("R", "R", "N", "D4", "3" or "2").
When the automatic transmission selector is moved to any position, the corresponding indicator lights up on the instrument cluster "R", "R", "N", "D4", "3" or "2".
11. The indicator of inclusion of a manual mode of a gear change.
The indicator lights up when the manual shift mode is engaged.
12. Gear indicator in manual shift mode.
The indicator lights up when the manual shift mode is engaged and indicates the selected gear.
13. Slip indicator.
The indicator lights up when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" for a few seconds and then turns off. The indicator flashes after the start of the TCS, VSC systems and when the wheels slip. If the indicator lights up when the ignition is turned on and does not go out, this indicates a malfunction in the TCS, VSC systems.
14. Traction off indicator (TCS OFF).
The indicator lights up when the ignition switch is in the "ON". After a few seconds, the indicator will turn off. Pressing the switch "TRC OFF" the system stops and the indicator lights up. If the indicator does not light up or is on (flashing) while driving, the system is faulty.
15. Front passenger seat belt indicator.
The indicator lights up when the ignition is turned on for a few seconds, and then goes out. If the front passenger is not wearing a seat belt, the indicator lights up constantly.