Red Warning Lights - Fiat 500L 2018 User Manual

applicable. The system check menu may appear
different based upon equipment options and
current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional
and may not appear.

Red Warning Lights

— Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as
a bulb check when the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN or MAR/ON/RUN position. If the light
is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns
on while driving, have the system inspected at an
authorized dealer as soon as possible. This light
will illuminate with a single chime when a fault
with the Air Bag Warning Light has been detected,
it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If the light
comes on intermittently or remains on while
driving, have an authorized dealer service the
vehicle immediately.
— Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, includ-
ing brake fluid level and parking brake application.
If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the
parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level
is low, or that there is a problem with the
anti-lock brake system reservoir.
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If the light remains on when the parking brake has
been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full
mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates
a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or
that a problem with the Brake Booster has been
detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) /
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this
case, the light will remain on until the condition
has been corrected. If the problem is related to
the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when
applying the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation
may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking
capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of
the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the
dual brake system is indicated by the Brake
Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake
fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped
below a specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is
corrected.
NOTE:
The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level
conditions. The vehicle should have service per-
formed, and the brake fluid level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is
necessary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is
dangerous. Part of the brake system may have
failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle.You
could have a collision. Have the vehicle
checked immediately.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) are also equipped with Electronic
Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of
an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn
on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to
the ABS system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be
checked by turning the ignition switch from the
OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light
should illuminate for approximately two seconds.
The light should then turn off unless the parking
brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the
light does not illuminate, have the light inspected
by your authorized dealer.