Fig. 1. Instrument cluster
1 – tachometer electronic type shows the engine crankshaft speed. The scale has divisions from 0 to 80, the division value is 5. To find out the crankshaft speed in min⁻¹, you need to multiply the tachometer readings by 100. The red zone of the scale indicates a dangerous engine operating mode.
2 – Oil pressure emergency drop indicator light (with red filter) lights up when the ignition is turned on and warns that the pressure in the engine lubrication system is below normal. The lamp should go out immediately after starting the engine.
Warning! Driving the car with the light on is prohibited, as it will cause engine damage.
3 – traction control system shutdown indicator lamp (with yellow filter) flashes when the system is turned off.
4 – Front passenger airbag warning light (with yellow filter) lights up when the ignition is turned on if the airbag is on (see Using child seats). If the airbag is deactivated, the airbag symbol in the lamp becomes crossed out.
5 – warning light to remind you to press the brake pedal (with yellow filter) functions if the vehicle is equipped with an electric parking brake. Illuminates when the parking brake is applied, reminding the driver to release the brake pedal before driving off.
6 – Dynamic stabilization system indicator light (with yellow filter). Constant lighting of the lamp indicates a system malfunction.
Note: You can continue driving if the lamp is constantly on. However, depending on the road surface, the vehicle's stability may decrease. Contact the service center to fix the problem.
Flashing of the lamp indicates that the system actively interferes with the control process. Engine power may be reduced and the car may automatically brake. If the driver forcibly switches off the system, signal lamp 24 lights up.
7 – Low battery indicator light (with red filter) lights up when the ignition is turned on. The lamp should go out immediately after the engine starts. If the lamp is on or glows at half power when the engine is running, this indicates that there is no charging current, caused by a faulty generator or voltage regulator, or weak tension (or a break) alternator drive belt.
Warning! Driving the car with the light on is prohibited, as, in addition to a completely discharged battery, this may indicate a short circuit in the charging circuit, which may cause a fire.
8 – immobilizer malfunction indicator lamp (with yellow filter) lights up with a flashing light when there is a system malfunction. In this case, starting the engine is impossible.
9 – Driver's seat belt warning light (with red filter) lights up continuously when the ignition is turned on and goes out after the driver's seat belt is fastened. Flashes if the engine is started with the seat belt unfastened, for 100 seconds or until the seat belt is fastened.
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10 – brake system status and parking brake activation indicator light (with red filter) lights up when the ignition is on if the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir is too low and when the mechanical parking brake lever is raised.
11 – coolant temperature gauge in the engine cooling system. The red zone warns of engine overheating. If the needle has moved into the red zone, you should stop, let the engine cool down and eliminate the cause of overheating.
12 – minimum fuel reserve indicator light in the tank (with yellow filter) it burns constantly when there is approximately 80 km of fuel left in the tank.
Warning! If possible, avoid driving on reserve fuel. Operation of the electric fuel pump without continuous fuel supply with air entering the system will lead to pump failure!
13 – fuel level indicator. The red zone indicates the remaining fuel reserve.
Warning! If possible, avoid driving on reserve fuel. Operation of the electric fuel pump without continuous fuel supply with air entering the system will lead to pump failure!
14 – speedometer shows the speed at which the car is currently moving. The scale is graduated from 0 to 270 km/h, the division value is 10 km/h.
15 – Anti-lock brake system malfunction indicator lamp (with yellow filter) lights up when the ignition is on for 3 seconds. If the system fails, the lamp lights up continuously.
Attention! If the lamp lights up, contact a car service center, since braking in all cases will occur without the participation of the anti-lock system.
16 – Diesel particulate filter clogging indicator light (with yellow filter).
17 – Rain sensor indicator light (with green filter) functions if the vehicle is equipped with an automatic windshield wiper control system.
18 – Adaptive headlight control system indicator light (with yellow filter) functions if the vehicle is equipped with the adaptive headlight control system. Constant flashing light means that the system is switched to the symmetrical low beam mode. Flashing for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is turned on means that the system is on. Continuous lighting of the lamp indicates a malfunction in the system.
Note: If the lamp remains on continuously, contact the service center to fix the problem.
19 – Electric parking brake system warning light (with yellow filter). Flashing of the lamp means that the system is in maintenance mode. To switch the system to normal mode, stop the car, apply and release the parking brake again. Constant lighting means a malfunction in the system.
Attention! If the lamp remains constantly lit, contact your car service immediately, as the parking brake functions with reduced efficiency.
20 – High gear recommendation indicator light (with green filter) illuminates at high engine speeds, reminding the driver to shift into a higher gear to save fuel.
21 – control lamp for diesel engine pre-heating (with yellow filter).
22 – Rear fog light indicator lamp (with yellow filter) lights up when the rear fog lights are turned on.
23 – Daytime running light indicator lamp (with green filter) lights up when daytime driving lights are turned on.
24 – Dynamic stabilization system deactivation indicator light (with yellow filter) (see pos. 6 above).
25 – Right turn signal indicator light (in the form of an arrow with a green filter) lights up with a flashing light when the right turn signal is turned on (in sync with him). Flashing of the indicator lamp at double the frequency or its constant lighting indicates that the lamp in one of the right turn signals has burned out.
26 – Fog lights indicator lamp (with green filter) lights up when the fog lights are turned on.
27 – Low engine power warning light (with yellow filter) lights up if, due to some malfunction, engine power is constantly reduced.
Note: If the lamp remains on continuously, contact the service center for diagnostics and troubleshooting.
28 – Trip meter reset button. To reset the readings, press the button for a few seconds with the ignition on.
29 – Tire pressure monitoring system warning light (with yellow filter) lights up with a flashing light when there is a fault in the system or if a wheel without a pressure sensor is installed (for example, spare). Lights up while driving and remains on continuously when tire pressure drops.
Warning: If the light stays on, stop immediately and check your tire pressure.
30 – central information display. The display shows the readings from the on-board computer (see On-board computer), as well as total and daily mileage counters. The electronic total (odometer) and daily mileage counter of the car shows the distance traveled in kilometers. After a mileage of 1,000,000 km, a new odometer countdown cycle begins. The daily mileage counter readings are reset by pressing button 28 and holding it down for several seconds.
31 – Low washer fluid level indicator light (with yellow filter) lights up when the fluid level in the tank drops too low.
32 – Side door open warning light (with red filter) lights up if not closed (or not tightly closed) one of the side doors when the key is in the ignition.
33 – warning light for need of maintenance or repair (with yellow filter) lights up when the odometer reading indicates that the vehicle is due for service soon. In addition, a warning message or code is shown on the central information display 30, as well as information messages (see On-board computer).
34 – High beam indicator lamp (with blue filter) lights up when the high beam headlights are turned on.
35 – Electric parking brake on indicator light (with red filter) lights up continuously when the parking brake is applied. Flashing of the lamp indicates that the parking brake is not fully released.
Note: If the warning light flashes, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal and try to reset the system by disengaging and re-engaging the parking brake. If the light continues to flash, contact a service immediately.
36 – Parking lights indicator lamp (with green filter) lights up when the parking lights are turned on with the switch handle A in block 30 (see Instrument panel, Fig. 1).
37 – Automatic light control system indicator lamp (with green filter) lights up when the system is turned on (if it is installed on the car) switch handle A in block 30 (see Instrument panel, Fig. 1).
38 – left turn signal indicator light (in the form of an arrow with a green filter) lights up with a flashing light when the left turn signal is turned on (in sync with him). Flashing of the indicator lamp at double the frequency or its constant lighting indicates that the lamp in one of the left turn signals has burned out.
39 – Power steering malfunction indicator lamp (with yellow filter) lights up for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on. If the lamp lights up when the engine is running, this means that the amplifier is faulty. If the lamp does not light up after stopping the engine and restarting it, then the amplifier is working properly.
Warning! If the power steering malfunction lamp is constantly on, contact the service immediately, as a sudden failure of the power steering while driving can lead to serious consequences.
40 – Cruise control system indicator lamp (cruise control) (with combined white and green light filter). Lights up white when the system is turned on. Lights up green when a certain speed is entered into memory.
41 – Engine management system warning light (with yellow filter). Lights up when the ignition is turned on and stays on while the engine is starting. The lamp should go out immediately after the engine is started. If the lamp lights up while the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction in the engine management system. In this case, the control unit switches to a backup program, which allows you to continue driving. If the lamp lights up, you need to check the electronic control unit on diagnostic equipment and fix the malfunction.
Attention! Long-term operation of the car with the lamp on is not recommended, as it may lead to increased fuel consumption, deterioration of the car's traction characteristics and engine failure.
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