Warning Lamps And Indicators - Ford TRANSIT CUSTOM Owner's Manual

At normal operating temperature, the
needle will remain in the centre section.
Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been resolved.
If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause once the engine has cooled down.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 131).
Fuel Gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may
vary slightly when your vehicle is moving
or on a gradient. The arrow adjacent to the
fuel pump symbol indicates on which side
of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some
lamps will illuminate when you start your
vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not display
when you start your vehicle.
Anti-Lock Braking System Warning
Lamp
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have normal braking (without Anti-lock
braking system). Have your vehicle
checked by an authorised dealer as soon
as possible.
Instrument Cluster
Brake Pad Wear Warning Lamp
vehicle checked by an authorised dealer
as soon as possible.
Brake System Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked by an authorised dealer
immediately.
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
an authorised dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury.
Cruise Control Indicator
Cruise Control (page 99).
Direction Indicator
indicator bulb. See Changing a Bulb
(page 136).
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It will illuminate when the brake
pads have worn down to a
predetermined limit. Have your
It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake with
the ignition on.
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
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