Ford Falcon (FG) 2010 Manual page 84

Charging system malfunction
warning
Illuminates when the ignition
is turned on and turns off 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.
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
The MIL will illuminate briefly
after turning the ignition on.
If the MIL does not illuminate
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.
Instrumentation
the emissions system. Note that there
is no message centre warning for MIL.
Contact your local Authorised Ford
Dealer for advice.
Park brake indicator
P
is
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.
Seat belt warning light
indicator:
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CAUTION
Continued use when the MIL
is flashing will cause damage to
Illuminates if the park brake
on or not fully released with the
ignition switched ON. If the
Reminds occupants to fasten
their seat belts. There are two
modes for the seatbelt
Warning Mode: The seatbelt
indicator will be activated when the
ignition is turned on. If the driver's
seatbelt is unbuckled, the seatbelt
warning light will remain on for 8
seconds or until the driver's seatbelt
is buckled.
Belt Minder Mode: Supplemental
feature which provides additional
warnings, if the driver's seatbelt is
unbuckled, by sounding a chime
and illuminating the seatbelt warning
lamp in the instrument cluster. Refer
to Occupant Protection section for
additional information.