Dashboard Indicators: 2020 Vauxhall Combo E Warning Lights Guide
In the 2020 Vauxhall Combo E, the dashboard signs are very important for keeping an eye on the car’s health and performance. These lights are meant to let drivers know about different problems that might need instant attention. From important alerts like low tyre pressure, burning, and battery charge levels to system failures like brake, power steering, and ABS failures, each warning light tells you something important for safe driving and maintenance. Knowing what these signs mean gives drivers the power to act quickly, whether that means stopping the car for urgent repairs or getting professional help to deal with possible problems. Vauxhall Combo E owners can make sure their cars are safe, reliable, and last a long time by learning all about the dashboard signs.
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Warning lights, gauges, and indicators
Instrument cluster
Depending on the version, the Driver Information Centre may vary.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The total recorded distance is displayed in miles.
Driver Information Centre
Trip odometer
The recorded distance since the last reset is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
Monochrome display
The trip odometer counts up to 9,999.9 miles without automatic reset.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset the trip odometer.
Colour display
The trip odometer counts up to 1,999.9 miles and resets them automatically.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset the trip odometer. The trip/fuel information menu provides additionally two trip counters 3 108.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
A red marker indicates the beginning of the warning zone of excessive revolutions. For Diesel engines, the warning zone starts at 5000 revolutions per minute. For petrol engines, the warning zone starts at 7000 revolutions per minute.
Caution
If the needle is beyond the red marker, the maximum permitted engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level.
The control indicator o illuminates if the fuel level is low.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the tank, the top-up quantity may be less than the specified fuel tank capacity.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
50: engine operating temperature not yet reached
90: normal operating temperature
130: temperature too high
The control indicator o illuminates if the coolant temperature is too high. Switch off the engine immediately.
Caution
If engine coolant temperature is too high, stop the vehicle, and switch off the engine. Danger to engine. Check the coolant level.
Engine oil level monitor
The state of the engine oil level is displayed in the Driver Information Centre for a few seconds following the service information after switching on the ignition.
A proper state of engine oil level is indicated by the message Oil level correct.
If the engine oil level is low, I flash and the Oil level incorrect is indicated, accompanied by C. Confirm engine oil level by using the oil dipstick and top-up engine oil respectively.
Engine oil 3 214.
A fault of measurement is indicated by the message Oil level measurement invalid. Check the engine oil level manually by using the dipstick.
Service display
The service system informs when to change the engine oil and filter or a vehicle service is required. Based on driving conditions, the interval at which an engine oil and filter change is required can vary considerably.
Service information 3 251.
A required service is displayed in the Driver Information Centre for seven seconds after switching on the ignition.
If no service is required for the next 1800 miles or more no service information appears in the display.
If service is required within the next 1800 miles, the remaining distance or time duration is indicated for several seconds. Simultaneously C illuminates permanently as a reminder.
If service is required in less than 600 miles, C flashes and then illuminates permanently. The remaining distance or time duration is indicated for several seconds.
Overdued service is indicated by a message in the Driver Information Centre which indicates the overdued distance. C flashes and then illuminates permanently until service is executed.
Reset of service interval
After each service, the service indicator must be reset to ensure proper functionality. It is recommended to seek the assistance of a workshop.
If the service is executed by yourself, operate as follows:
- switch off ignition
- Press and hold the button CHECK
- switch on the ignition, the distance indication begins a countdown
- when the display indicates =0, release the button C disappears
Retrieving service information
To retrieve the status of the service information at any time press the button CHECK. The service information is displayed for a few seconds. Service information 3 251.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are not present in all vehicles. Depending on the equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the ignition is switched on, most control indicators will illuminate briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:
- red: danger, important reminder
- yellow: warning, information, fault
- green: confirmation of activation
- blue: confirmation of activation
- white: confirmation of activation
- grey: system paused, at least one system limitation has been detected
Control indicators are located in the Driver Information Centre.
Driver Information Centre.
Overview
The numbers in the overview table indicate what to do when a control indicator illuminates or flashes.
- only for information
- and warning
- seek the assistance of a workshop
- stop the engine and seek the assistance of a workshop
- have the cause of the fault remedied immediately by a workshop
- stop a vehicle, do not continue the journey, and seek the assistance of a workshop
Turn lightsflashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
Turn lights or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse, failure of turn light on a trailer. Bulb replacement 3 313.
Seat belt reminderilluminates or flashes in the instrument cluster. Additionally, there is an indication in the roof console. The big symbols refer to the seat belts of the front seats, the small symbols refer to the second-row rear seats.
- When the ignition is switched on, X in the instrument cluster and the symbols in the roof console come on for a short time. For the front seats, the X in the instrument cluster and the symbols in the roof console illuminate until the seat belt is fastened.
- When driving faster than 12 mph and a seat belt is unfastened, the symbol in the roof console for the respective seat flashes, and a chime is audible. For the second-row rear seats, this only applies if at least one rear seat belt was previously fastened.
Additionally, X illuminates in the instrument cluster. After two minutes the chime goes off and X in the roof console illuminates constantly until the seat belt of the respective seat is fastened.
Airbag and belt tensionersilluminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for approx. four seconds. If it does not illuminate, does not extinguish after four seconds, or illuminates whilst driving, there is a fault in the airbag system. Seek the assistance of a workshop. The airbags and belt pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners or airbags is indicated by continuous illumination of v.
Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied immediately by a workshop.
Belt pretensioners.
Airbag system.
Airbag deactivation
ON illuminates yellow. The front passenger airbag is activated.
*OFF illuminates yellow. The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 49.
The front passenger airbag is deactivated. Airbag deactivation.
The charging systemilluminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Stop, and switch off the engine. The vehicle battery is not charging. Engine cooling may be interrupted. The brake servo unit may cease to be effective. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
The malfunction indicator lightilluminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the accelerator until the flashing stops. Seek the assistance of a workshop immediately.
The service vehicle soonIlluminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
May illuminate together with other control indicators and a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop immediately.
Illuminates permanently when the ignition is switched on.
A fault of the electric engine or the high voltage battery has been detected.
Seek the assistance of a workshop immediately.
Stop engine
STOP illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
Illuminates together with other control indicators, accompanied by a warning chime and a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre.
Stop the engine immediately and seek the assistance of a workshop.
System checkilluminates yellow or red.
Illuminates yellow
A minor engine fault has been detected.
Illuminates red
A major engine fault has been detected. Stop the engine as soon as possible and seek the assistance of a workshop.
The brake and clutch systemilluminates red or yellow. The brake and clutch fluid levels are too low.
Warning
Stop. Do not continue your journey. Consult a workshop.
Brake fluid.
Parking brakeIlluminates when the manual parking brake is applied and ignition is switched on 3 238.
The electric parking brakeilluminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
The electric parking brake is applied 3 238.
Flashes
The electric parking brake is not applied automatically. The application or the release is faulty.
Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied immediately by a workshop.
illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Automatic operation is deactivated or faulty. Activate automatic operation again or have the cause remedied by a workshop in the event of a fault. Automatic operation 3 238.
Electric parking brake faultilluminates yellow.
Illuminates
The electric parking brake has a fault 3 238.
Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied immediately by a workshop.
Antilock brake system (ABS)illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is ready for operation when the control indicator is extinguished.
If the control indicator does not extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the ABS. The brake system remains operational but without ABS regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 238.
Gear shiftingwith a number beside it is indicated when gearshifting is recommended for fuel-saving reasons.
Overload indicatorilluminates.
Illuminates when the overload indicator detects an exceeding of the maximum authorized weight 3 74.
The descent control systemilluminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
The system is switched on and ready to operate.
Flashes green
The system is in operation.
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Lane keeps assistingand illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
The system is switched on and ready to operate.
Illuminates yellow
The system approaches a detected lane marking without using the turn light in that direction.
Flashes yellow
The system recognizes that the lane has departed significantly.
Lane keeps assisting 3 280.
The Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control systemilluminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present. Continued driving is possible. Driving stability, however, may deteriorate depending on road surface conditions. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged. Engine output may be reduced and the vehicle may be braked automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control System 3 242. Selective ride control 3 244.
Engine coolant temperatureilluminates red.
Illuminates red when the engine is running Stop, and switch off the engine.
Caution
The coolant temperature is too high.
Check coolant level immediately 3 307.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheatingilluminates yellow.
Preheating of the diesel engine is activated. Only activates when the outside temperature is low. Start the engine when the control indicator extinguishes. Starting the engine.
Exhaust filterilluminates yellow, accompanied by a message in the Driver Information Centre.
The exhaust filter requires cleaning. Continue driving until the control indicator extinguishes.
Illuminates temporarily
Start of saturation of the exhaust filter. Start the cleaning process as soon as possible by driving at a vehicle speed of at least 40 mph.
Illuminates constantly
Indication of a low additive level. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Exhaust filter.
AdBlueflashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates yellow
The remaining driving range is between 500 miles and 1500 miles.
Flashes yellow
The remaining driving range is between 0 and 500 miles. The adBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue soon to avoid prevention of the engine start. AdBlue.
The deflation detection systemilluminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tire pressure loss in one or more wheels. Stop immediately and check the tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in the system. Consult a workshop. Deflation detection system.
Engine oil pressureilluminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Caution
Engine lubrication may be interrupted. This may result in damage to the engine and/or locking of the drive wheels.
- Select neutral gear.
- Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without impeding other vehicles.
- Switch off the ignition.
Warning
When the engine is off, considerably more force is needed to brake and steer. During an Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove the key until the vehicle is stationary, otherwise, the steering wheel lock could engage unexpectedly.
Keep the engine turned off and let the vehicle be towed to a workshop.
Low fuelilluminates yellow. The level in the fuel tank is too low. Refuelling. Bleeding the diesel fuel system.
The charging cable connectedilluminates red.
The vehicle plug of the charging cable is still connected to the charge port. The vehicle cannot be started.
Disconnect the vehicle plug from the charge port and close the charge port flap. Charging 3 285.
Vehicle ready
READY illuminates green. The vehicle is ready to be driven.
Reduced engine powerilluminates yellow.
The charging level of the high-voltage battery is low. Only reduced engine power is available.
Autostopilluminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
The engine is in an Autostop.
Flashes green
Autostop is temporarily unavailable, or Autostop mode is invoked automatically. Stop-start system 3 222.
Exterior lightilluminates green. The exterior lights are on.
Low beamilluminates green. Illuminated when low beam is on.
The high beamilluminates blue.
Illuminates, when high beam is on or during headlight, flash.
High beam assistilluminates green or yellow. Illuminates green when the high beam assist is activated 3 95. Illuminates yellow when a malfunction has been detected. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
LED headlightsilluminates and a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Front fog lightsilluminate green. The front fog lights are on 3 114.
Rear fog lightilluminates yellow. The rear fog light is on.
The rain sensorilluminates green.
Illuminated when rain sensor position on wiper lever is selected.
Cruise controlilluminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active. The set speed is indicated in the Driver Information Centre. Cruise control 3 246.
Adaptive cruise controlilluminates white or green.
illuminates in the Driver Information Centre.
illuminates white
The system is on.
illuminates green
Adaptive cruise control is active. When Adaptive cruise control is on or active, C with the set speed is indicated in the Driver Information Centre. Adaptive cruise control 3 251.
Pedestrian safety alert faultilluminates yellow. The pedestrian safety alert is not working.
Side blind spot alertilluminates continuously green in the instrument cluster.
The system is active 3 270.
Active emergency brakingilluminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
The system has been deactivated or a fault has been detected. Additionally, a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
Check the reason for the deactivation 3 258 and in case of a system fault, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged. Depending on the situation, the vehicle may automatically brake moderately or hard.
Forward collision alert 3 178. Front pedestrian protection 3 182. Active emergency braking 3 179.
Speed limiterilluminates in the Driver Information Centre when the speed limiter is active. The set speed is indicated alongside ß symbol. Speed limiter 3 248.
Door openilluminates red. A door or the tailgate is open.
FAQs
The yellow engine symbol indicates a malfunction in the engine system of your 2020 Vauxhall Combo E.
The red battery warning light on your 2020 Vauxhall Combo E suggests a problem with the charging system or a low battery voltage.
The red oil can symbol signifies low oil pressure in your 2020 Vauxhall Combo E. Immediate action is required to prevent engine damage.
The red thermometer symbol indicates that the engine is overheating in your 2020 Vauxhall Combo E. Stop the vehicle and allow the engine to cool down.
The yellow exclamation mark indicates a general warning or fault in your 2020 Vauxhall Combo E.
The red exclamation mark inside a circle typically indicates a fault with the brakes or braking system in your 2020 Vauxhall Combo E.
The red steering wheel symbol suggests a malfunction in the power steering system of your 2020 Vauxhall Combo E.
The yellow ABS symbol signifies an issue with the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) in your 2020 Vauxhall Combo E.
The yellow light bulb symbol indicates a fault or failure in one of the exterior lights of your 2020 Vauxhall Combo E.
The red airbag symbol indicates a problem with the airbag system in your 2020 Vauxhall Combo E. Immediate attention is necessary.
The yellow key symbol typically indicates an issue with the immobilizer system or the vehicle’s security system in your 2020 Vauxhall Combo E.
The red seatbelt symbol suggests that a seatbelt is not properly fastened in your 2020 Vauxhall Combo E.
The yellow tyre with an exclamation mark indicates low tyre pressure or a puncture in one of the tyres of your 2020 Vauxhall Combo E.
The green “eco” symbol signifies that the vehicle is operating in an eco-friendly mode or is achieving optimal fuel efficiency in your 2020 Vauxhall Combo E.
The yellow symbol resembling a wrench usually indicates a service reminder or that maintenance is required soon in your 2020 Vauxhall Combo E.
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