Warning Lamps And Indicators - Ford Mondeo Owner's Handbook Manual

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 illuminate briefly when you
switch the ignition on to confirm that the
system is operational:
• ABS
• Airbag
• Brake system
• Engine
• Frost
• Ignition
• Oil pressure (all except 2.5L Duratec)
• Stability control (ESP).
If a warning or indicator lamp does not
illuminate when the ignition is switched
on, it indicates a malfunction. Have the
system checked by properly trained
technician.
ABS warning lamp
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have normal braking (without ABS).
Have the system checked by a properly
trained technician as soon as possible.
Airbag warning lamp
If it illuminates while driving, this
indicates a malfunction. Have
the system checked by a
properly trained technician.
Instruments
Brake system lamp
Reduce your speed gradually and
stop your vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so. Use your brakes with
care.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates a malfunction. Have the system
checked by a properly trained technician
immediately.
Cruise control indicator
E71340
cruise control (page 149). On vehicles
with adaptive cruise control (ACC), the
indicator will illuminate when ACC is active.
See Using ACC (page 152).
Direction indicators
indicator bulb. See Changing a bulb
(page 60).
Engine warning lamp
you are driving, reduce the speed of
your vehicle immediately. If it
continues to flash, avoid heavy
acceleration or deceleration. Have the
system checked by a properly trained
technician immediately.
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It illuminates when the parking
brake is engaged.
WARNING
It will illuminate when you have
set a speed using the cruise
control system. See Using
Flashes during operation. A
sudden increase in the rate of
flashing warns of a failed
If it illuminates with the engine
running, this indicates a
malfunction. If it flashes when