Ford Falcon (FG) 2010 Manual page 74

Park brake indicator
Illuminates if the park brake is
P
on or not fully released with the
ignition switched ON. If the
vehicle starts moving with the park
brake on, a single rising beep warning
tone will sound and continue to sound
for 20 seconds or until the park brake is
released.
Charging system malfunction
warning
Illuminates when the ignition
is turned on and extinguishes
when the engine has started. If
it illuminates while the engine is running,
there is a fault in the charging system.
With the engine off, check the drive belt
and alternator connections immediately
or contact an Authorised Ford Dealer.
Brake system malfunction
warning
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition is switched on signifying
a system check. If the warning
light does not illuminate briefly when the
vehicle is started, see an Authorised
Ford Dealer as soon as possible. If the
light illuminates whilst the vehicle is being
driven, apply brakes gently, pull over to
the side of the road and stop the vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so. Have the
vehicle checked by an Authorised Ford
Dealer immediately.
Instrumentation
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
have the system checked by an
Authorised Ford Dealer as soon as
possible.
If the MIL is constantly illuminated when
driving then this indicates the vehicle is
no longer operating within the emission
regulations and the vehicle should be
taken to the nearest Authorised Ford
Dealer for inspection and repair.
If the MIL flashes at a rate of
approximately one flash per second
when driving then this indicates a fault
has developed that will damage the
catalytic converter.
the emissions system. Note that there
is no message centre warning for MIL.
Contact your local Authorised Ford
Dealer for advice.
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The MIL will illuminate briefly
after turning the ignition on. If
the MIL does not illuminate
CAUTION
Continued use when the MIL
is flashing will cause damage to