Warning Lights and Indicators: 2023 Vauxhall Combo E Guide
In the 2023 Vauxhall Combo E guide, adding warning lights and signs is seen as an important way to help drivers figure out how the car works and what problems it might have. As visual cues on the dashboard, these indicators tell you important things about the condition of the car, which keeps you safe and helps it run at its best. Each warning light has a specific job to do, like letting drivers know when the gas tank is low when the engine isn’t working right, or when the tires need more air. This lets drivers move quickly and fix any problems. Because these warning lights are an important part of modern car technology, knowing how they work helps drivers figure out what’s wrong with their car more correctly, which makes driving safer and smoother.
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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 colors 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 lights
flashes 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 reminder
illuminates 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 tensioners
illuminates 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 system
illuminates 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 light
illuminates 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 soon
Illuminates 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 check
illuminates 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 system
illuminates 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 brake
Illuminates 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 fault
illuminates 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 shifting
with a number beside it is indicated when gearshifting is recommended for fuel-saving reasons.
Overload indicator
illuminates.
Illuminates when the overload indicator detects an exceeding of the maximum authorized weight 3 74.
The descent control system
illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
The system is switched on and ready to operate.
Flashes green
The system is in operation.
Lane keeps assisting
and 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 system
illuminates 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 temperature
illuminates 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.
Preheating
illuminates 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 filter
illuminates 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 3 226.
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AdBlue
flashes 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 system
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tire pressure loss in one or more wheels. Stop immediately and check the tire pressure.
Flashes
Fault in the system. Consult a workshop. Deflation detection system.
Engine oil pressure
illuminates 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. Refueling. Bleeding the diesel fuel system.
The charging cable connected
illuminates 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 power
illuminates yellow.
The charging level of the high-voltage battery is low. Only reduced engine power is available.
Autostop
illuminates 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 light
illuminates green. The exterior lights are on.
Low beam
illuminates green. Illuminated when low beam is on.
The high beam
illuminates blue.
Illuminates, when high beam is on or during headlight, flash.
High beam assist
illuminates 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 headlights
illuminates and a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Front fog lights
illuminate green. The front fog lights are on 3 114.
Rear fog light
illuminates yellow. The rear fog light is on.
The rain sensor
illuminates green.
Illuminated when rain sensor position on wiper lever is selected.
Cruise control
illuminates 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 control
illuminates 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 fault
illuminates yellow. The pedestrian safety alert is not working.
Side blind spot alert
illuminates continuously green in the instrument cluster.
The system is active 3 270.
Active emergency braking
illuminates 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 3 257.
Front pedestrian protection 3 262. Active emergency braking 3 258.
Notice
m also illuminates if the seat belts of the front passengers are not fastened. In this case, active emergency braking is deactivated.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged and brakes automatically the vehicle. Active emergency braking.
Speed limiter
illuminates in the Driver Information Centre when the speed limiter is active. The set speed is indicated alongside ß symbol. Speed limiter 3 248.
Door open
illuminates red. A door or the tailgate is open.
FAQs
The red oil can symbolize low engine oil pressure, indicating immediate attention is required to prevent engine damage.
The battery warning light indicates a malfunction in the charging system or low battery voltage, suggesting the need for inspection or battery replacement.
The thermometer symbol indicates that the engine is overheating, necessitating immediate action to prevent engine damage or breakdown.
The red exclamation mark typically signifies a brake system malfunction, advising the driver to check the brake fluid level or brake system for issues.
The steering wheel with an exclamation mark indicates a fault in the power steering system, potentially affecting steering assistance and requiring inspection.
The yellow engine symbol, also known as the check engine light, signals a potential issue with the engine or emission control system, necessitating diagnostic scanning.
The yellow fuel pump symbol indicates a low fuel level, reminding the driver to refuel to avoid running out of fuel unexpectedly.
The green key symbol typically indicates that the vehicle’s immobilizer system is active and functioning properly.
The yellow lightbulb symbol indicates a malfunction in one of the vehicle’s exterior lights, such as a headlight or taillight, prompting the need for bulb replacement.
The blue high-beam symbol indicates that the vehicle’s high-beam headlights are activated, providing enhanced visibility during nighttime driving.
The green ‘P’ symbol indicates that the vehicle is in park mode, typically displayed when the gear selector is in the park position.
The yellow traction control symbol indicates that the traction control system is active, assisting in maintaining traction and stability during slippery road conditions.
The red seatbelt symbol indicates that one or more occupants in the vehicle have not fastened their seatbelts, reminding them to do so for safety.
The green arrow symbol typically indicates the direction of a turn signal or indicator, informing other drivers of the intended direction of the vehicle.
The yellow wrench symbol typically indicates a maintenance reminder or service interval notification, prompting the driver to schedule maintenance according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Useful Links
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