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
It will flash when the system is
operating. If it illuminates when
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Have the system checked
by a properly trained technician. You will
continue to have normal braking (without
ABS) but have this checked 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 warning lamp
Reduce your speed gradually. Use
your brakes with great care. Do not
step on the brake pedal abruptly.
circuits. Check the brake fluid level. See
Brake and clutch fluid check (page
193).
Have this checked immediately.
If the brake system warning lamp
illuminates with the ABS warning lamp or
the stability control (ESP) warning lamp,
this indicates a malfunction. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
have this checked before continuing you
journey.
Cruise control indicator
E71340
cruise control (page 143). On vehicles
with adaptive cruise control (ACC), the
indicator will illuminate when ACC is active.
See Using ACC (page 146).
Direction indicators
indicator bulb. See Changing a bulb
(page 57).
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WARNING
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction in one of the brake
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