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EnglishInstrument Cluster -> Warning Lamps and Indicators for your Ford Ecosport 2012-2022
Instrument Cluster
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See General Information (page 93).
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
WARNING: Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the
A
B
The fuel filler door is on the
left-hand side of your vehicle.
The fuel filler door is on the
right-hand side of your vehicle.
possibility of scalding and slowly remove
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
At normal operating temperature the
indicator will remain in the center section.
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may 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.
Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
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 217).
Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been determined
and resolved.
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.
Airbag Warning Lamp
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.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp
Direction Indicator
Flashes during operation. An
increase in the rate of flashing
warns of a failed indicator bulb.
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. It also
illuminates momentarily when you switch
the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the
seatbelts.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator(If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
Brake System Warning Lamp
Headlamp High Beam Indicator
It illuminates when you switch
WARNING: Driving your vehicle
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
the headlamp high beam on.
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Battery
It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a malfunction.
It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake and the
ignition is on.
Switch off all unnecessary electrical
equipment. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
If it illuminates when your vehicle is
moving, make sure the parking brake is
disengaged. If the parking brake is
disengaged, this indicates low brake fluid
level or a brake system fault. It also
illuminates momentarily when you switch
the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer. Have your vehicle
checked immediately.
Parking Lamps
It will illuminate when you switch
the parking lamps on.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.
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Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp
It illuminates if the tire pressure
in one or more tires is below the
correct tire pressure.
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 immediately. See
Engine Oil Check (page 215).
Auto Start-Stop (If Equipped)
It illuminates to inform you when
the engine shuts down or in
conjunction with a message.
Service Engine Soon
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
WARNING: Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
possibility of scalding and slowly remove
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.
Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been determined
and resolved.
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Stop the vehicle as soon as
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
Check the coolant level. See Engine
Coolant Check (page 217).
See Catalytic Converter (page 146).
Powertrain Malfunction
If it stays on after starting or illuminates
when driving, this indicates a malfunction.
If it illuminates when driving, a
powertrain fault has been
detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon possible.
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Blind Spot(If Equipped)
Key Outside Car
Vehicles with Intelligent Access
It will illuminate when you switch
System
this feature off or a fault has
been detected. Contact your
Sounds when you close the door, the
engine is running and the system does not
detect a passive key inside your vehicle.
authorized dealer as soon possible.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Illuminates when you switch the
ignition on and remains on if any
door, the hood or the liftgate is
not closed properly.
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Stability Control and Traction
Control Off Warning Lamp
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder displays and sounds
It illuminates when you switch
when the fuel level reaches 1/16th of the
the system off.
scale or the distance to empty is 37 mi
(60 km) or less.
See Stability Control (page
161).
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.
Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator
Flashes during operation.
Seatbelt Reminder
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.
WARNING: Do not sit on top of a
fastened seatbelt to prevent the seatbelt
reminder from coming on. The occupant
protection system will only provide
optimum protection when you use the
seatbelt properly.
Note: The system automatically turns off
if there is a malfunction.
See Using Traction Control (page 160).
See Using Stability Control (page 161).
Note: The seatbelt reminder remains in
stand-by mode when the front seatbelts
have been fastened. It sounds if either
seatbelt is unfastened.
Sounds when your vehicle speed exceeds
the pre-determined limit and the front
seatbelts are unfastened. The chime will
stop after a period of time.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Automatic Transmission
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and do not move the transmission selector
lever to position P.
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