Dashboard Cluster: 2022 FORD Transit Warning Indicators Guide
The 2022 Ford Transit’s dashboard cluster warning signs are very important for communicating between the car’s systems and the driver. They give the driver important information about how the car works and any problems that might happen. These warning lights do a lot of different things. They can be used as regular reminders, like when to buckle up or when the gas tank is low, or they can be used for more serious problems, like when the engine isn’t working right or the tire pressure is off. Understanding what these warning lights mean is important for keeping the vehicle safe and running well. This way, drivers can act quickly on any problems that arise, making sure they have a safe and smooth ride in their 2022 Ford Transit.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW – 3.5L DURATEC/3.5L ECOBOOST™
- A Tachometer.
- B Instrument cluster display.
- C Speedometer.
- D Fuel gauge.
- E Automatic transmission position indicators.
- F Engine coolant temperature gauge.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW – ELECTRIC MOTOR
- A Power gauge.
- B Instrument cluster display.
- C Speedometer.
- D High voltage battery gauge.
- E Automatic transmission position indicators.
- F Power availability.
WHAT IS THE TACHOMETER – 3.5L DURATEC/3.5L ECOBOOST™
- Indicates the engine speed.
WHAT IS THE POWER GAUGE – ELECTRIC MOTOR
- The Power Gauge displays power to the wheels when accelerating or maintaining speed.
- When slowing down by lifting your foot off the accelerator pedal or pressing the brake, the gauge displays the power captured by the regenerative braking system and returned to the high-voltage battery.
What is the Power Availability Gauge
- Displays total available vehicle power. Available power may be limited due to temperature or low battery state of charge.
- See Maximizing Your Driving Range.
WHAT IS THE SPEEDOMETER
- Indicates the vehicle speed.
- FUEL GAUGE – 3.5L DURATEC/ 3.5L ECOBOOST™
WHAT IS THE FUEL GAUGE
- Indicates approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank.
FUEL GAUGE LIMITATIONS
- The fuel gauge may not provide an accurate reading when your vehicle is on an incline.
LOCATING THE FUEL FILLER DOOR
- The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbol indicates on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
WHAT IS THE LOW-FUEL REMINDER
- A low fuel level reminder displays and sounds when the distance to empty reaches 75 mi (120 km) for MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi (40 km), 12 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km) for all vehicle keys.
- Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at different fuel gauge positions depending on fuel economy conditions. This variation is normal.
WHAT IS THE DISTANCE TO EMPTY
- Indicates the approximate distance your vehicle can travel on the fuel remaining in the tank.
WHAT IS THE VEHICLE RANGE DISPLAY – ELECTRIC MOTOR
Displays the approximate range your vehicle can travel on the battery power that remains. Estimates vary based on the energy used when driving.
The amount of energy being used when driving is affected by:
- Mild or aggressive acceleration or braking.
- Your vehicle’s speed.
- Use of accessories, such as climate control.
- Ambient temperature and weather conditions.
- Driving in a city or on a highway.
- Driving on hilly road conditions.
- Driving while carrying a heavy load.
- Changes in driving patterns can cause the values to not only decrease but also increase, or stay constant for periods.
- Note: It is normal for vehicle range estimates to vary due to changes in average energy usage.
- This could cause different range estimates each time you fully charge your battery. See Maximizing Your Driving Range.
- Note: After a high voltage to low voltage energy transfer occurs, the high voltage battery level decreases, resulting in a reduction in the vehicle range by a few miles or kilometres per transfer.
WHAT IS THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY GAUGE – ELECTRIC MOTOR
- Displays the high voltage battery state of charge in the form of a gauge or a percentage.
- A full-fill or 100% charge represents the total amount of energy you can get from plugging your vehicle in.
- The indicator is normally white. When a low battery condition is reached the indicator is amber.
Charging Status
- Additional charge information displays when you power on your vehicle without pressing the brake pedal and your vehicle is plugged in.
- Charging status includes the charge start or charge end time as appropriate.
- When DC charging, the time at 80% displays followed by the time at 100%.
- You can modify your vehicle charge settings on the information and entertainment display.
- See Setting the Charging Schedule and Preferences.
Charge Required to Reach Destination
- When the navigation system has an active route, the instrument cluster displays the charge level required in order to reach your destination and the time when that charge level is available.
WHAT IS THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE – 3.5L DURATEC/3.5L ECOBOOST™
- Indicates the engine coolant temperature.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS
- Warning lamps alert you to a vehicle condition that could become serious.
- Some lamps 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.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS
Airbag Warning Lamp
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- If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, continues to flash or remains on when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp
- If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction.
- Your vehicle continues to have normal braking without the anti-lock brake system function.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Blind Spot Information System And Cross Traffic Alert Warning Lamp
- If the system malfunctions, the warning lamp illuminates in the instrument cluster and a message appears in the information display.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Brake Pad Wear Warning Lamp
- It illuminates when the brake pads have worn down to a predetermined limit.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Door Ajar Warning Lamp
- It illuminates when you switch the ignition on and remains on if any door or the hood is open.
- Electric Park Brake Warning Lamp
- It illuminates or flashes yellow when the electric parking brake requires service.
- Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp
- If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving, this indicates that the engine is overheating.
- Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp
- It illuminates when you switch the ignition on.
- If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction.
- Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off.
- Check the engine oil level.
- If the oil level is sufficient, this indicates a system malfunction.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Engine Warning Lamp
- If both lamps illuminate when the engine is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
- Continuing to drive your vehicle may cause reduced power or the engine to stop.
- Switch the ignition off and attempt to restart the engine.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
- It illuminates until you fasten your seatbelt.
- High Voltage Battery
- It illuminates white under normal conditions.
- If it illuminates amber, then the battery is low on charge.
- Ignition Warning Lamp
- It illuminates when you switch the ignition on.
- If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Lane Keeping System Warning Lamp
- It could illuminate when you switch the system off.
- If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Low Beam Warning
- Illuminates when the low beam headlamp bulb is not functioning properly.
- Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp
- If it illuminates when you are driving, refuel as soon as possible.
- Parking Brake Warning Lamp
- It illuminates when you engage the parking brake and the ignition is on.
- If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving, make sure the parking brake is disengaged.
- If the parking brake is disengaged, this indicates a low brake fluid level or a brake system fault.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Powertrain Warning Lamp
- If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction.
- If it flashes when you are driving, immediately reduce the vehicle speed.
- Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Pre-Collision Assist Warning Lamp
- It illuminates if your vehicle rapidly approaches another vehicle, to warn you of the risk of a crash with the vehicle in front of you.
- It could illuminate red if the distance to the vehicle ahead is small.
- It illuminates amber when you switch the system off or if the system is not available.
- Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator
- Flashes during operation.
- If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on or remains on when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Note: The system is designed to turn off if it detects a malfunction.
- Stability Control And Traction Control Off Warning Lamp
- It illuminates when you switch the system off.
- Stop Safely Warning Lamp
- It illuminates if an electrical component requires service or a failure that causes your vehicle to shut down or enter into a limited operating mode.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Lamp
- It illuminates if the tire pressure in one or more tires is below the correct tire pressure.
- If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or flashes when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORS
- Indicators notify you of various features that are active on your vehicle.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORS
- Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator
- It illuminates when you switch the system on.
- It illuminates white when the system is in standby mode.
- It illuminates green when you set the adaptive cruise speed.
- Auto-Start-Stop Indicators
- It illuminates green when the engine stops.
- It flashes amber and a message appears when you need to take action.
- It illuminates grey with strikethrough when the system is not available.
- Automatic High Beam Control On Indicator
- It illuminates to confirm when the system is ready to assist.
- Blind Spot Information System Indicator
- When the system detects a vehicle, the indicator illuminates in the exterior mirror on the side the approaching vehicle is coming from.
- If you turn the direction indicator on for that side of your vehicle, the indicator flashes.
- Cross Traffic Alert Indicator
- When the system detects an approaching vehicle a tone sounds, the indicator illuminates the relevant exterior mirror and arrows appear in the information display to show which side the approaching vehicle is coming from.
- Cruise Control Indicator
- It illuminates when you switch the system on.
- Direction Indicator
- Direction indicator.
- It flashes when you switch the direction indicators on.
- Eco Mode Indicator
- It illuminates when the drive mode is selected.
- Efficient Drive Mode Indicator
- It indicates that you have to slowly decelerate.
- Front Fog Lamp Indicator
- It illuminates when you switch the front fog lamps on.
- Hazard Flasher Indicator
- It flashes when you switch the hazard flashers on.
- High Beam Headlamp Indicator
- It illuminates when you switch the high beam headlamps on.
- Lamps On Iindicator
- It illuminates when you switch the low beam headlamps or the side and rear lamps on.
- Lane Keeping Aid Indicator
- It illuminates in the information display when you switch the system on and Aid Mode or Alert and Aid Mode are selected.
- Lane Keeping Alert Indicator
It illuminates in the information display when you switch the system on and Alert Mode is selected. - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction.
- If it flashes, an engine misfire may be occurring.
- Increased exhaust gas temperatures could damage the diesel particulate filter or other vehicle components.
- Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Mud/Ruts Mode Indicator
- It illuminates when the drive mode is selected.
- Ready to Drive Indicator
- Illuminates when you have switched on your vehicle and it is ready to drive.
- A corresponding message may appear stating ready to drive.
- Slippery Mode Indicator
- It illuminates when the drive mode is selected.
- Stability Control And Traction Control Indicator
- It flashes during operation.
- If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on or remains on when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Tow/Haul Mode Indicator
- It illuminates when the drive mode is selected.
- Vehicle Plugged-In Indicator
- It illuminates when your vehicle is plugged in.
FAQs
The instrument cluster dashboard is the panel located behind the steering wheel that displays essential information about the vehicle’s status and performance. It includes various gauges, indicators, and a digital display screen.
The instrument cluster typically includes components such as a speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, digital display screen, warning lights, and various indicators.
The speedometer displays your current speed in miles per hour (MPH) or kilometers per hour (KPH), depending on your region. The tachometer indicates the engine’s RPM (revolutions per minute), allowing you to monitor engine speed.
The fuel gauge displays the level of fuel in the gas tank, providing information about how much fuel is remaining.
The temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature, helping you monitor the engine’s temperature to prevent overheating.
The digital display screen provides various information, including vehicle settings, trip data, fuel economy, tire pressure, warning messages, and more.
Yes, modern vehicles, including the 2022 Ford Transit, often allow drivers to customize the information displayed on the digital screen. You can typically select which data fields are shown, adjust brightness, and change display themes.
Yes, the instrument cluster includes warning lights and indicators that illuminate to alert you to various issues such as low fuel, engine problems, low tire pressure, seatbelt reminders, and more.
You can usually navigate through the information using buttons on the steering wheel or a control stalk. This allows you to cycle through different screens, access menus, and customize settings.
Depending on the trim level and options, some versions of the 2022 Ford Transit may offer navigation and infotainment information through the digital display screen in the instrument cluster, providing turn-by-turn directions and other useful information.
Useful Links
View Full PDF: 2022 FORD Transit Owner’s Manual | Auto User Guide
2023 – 2024 FORD TRANSIT VAN Review, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)