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Warning Light
What It Means
What To Do
POWER STEERING FAILURE
If the telltale remains on, you could not have steering
assistance and the effort required to operate the steering
wheel could be increased; steering is, however, possible.
Note:
After the battery is disconnected, the steering wheel must
be initialized.The Power Steering Failure light on the
instrument panel will illuminate to indicate this.To carry
out this procedure, simply turn the steering wheel all the
way from one end to the other, and then turn in back to the
central position.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
DOOR OPEN INDICATOR LIGHT
The telltale illuminates when one or more doors are not
completely shut. An chime will signal when the doors is
open and the vehicle is moving.
Close all the doors properly.
HOOD OPEN INDICATOR LIGHT
The telltale turns on when the hood is not properly closed,
along with the icon, an image of the vehicle with an open
hood appears on the display.
A buzzer is heard when the hood is open and the vehicle is
moving.
Fully close the hood.
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Warning Light
What It Means
What To Do
LIFTGATE OPEN INDICATOR LIGHT
The telltale turns on when the liftgate is not properly
closed, along with the icon, an image of the vehicle with an
open liftgate appears on the display.
A buzzer is heard when the liftgate is open and the vehicle
is moving.
Close the liftgate.
AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION FAILURE
The telltale illuminates, together with a buzzer warning, to
indicate that the automatic transmission is faulty.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Caution!
Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may severely damage the gearbox, with resulting breakage.The oil may also overheat: contact with hot
engine or with exhaust components at high temperature could cause fires.
Warning Light
What It Means
What To Do
ELECTRONICTHROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) WARNING
LIGHTS
This telltale, along with the related message, signals a
failure in the electronic throttle control system (ETC).
If a failure is detected, the telltale illuminates while the
engine is running.
If the telltale flashes with the engine running, immediate
intervention is required. A loss of performance,
irregular/high idling speed or engine stopping might take
place and the vehicle may need to be towed.
Place the gear selector in the park position and turn the
vehicle off: the telltale should switch off. Start the
vehicle. If the telltale remains solid (the telltale does not
flash) with engine running, the vehicle can still be driven
until proper maintenance can be performed. If the telltale
flashes with the engine running, do not drive the vehicle.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to have
the failure eliminated.
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Warning Light
What It Means
What To Do
LOWENGINE OIL LEVEL
This telltale appears on the panel when the engine oil level
falls below the minimum recommended value.
OIL OVER MAXIMUM LEVEL
The telltale turns on, along with the respective message
on the instrument cluster display, to indicate that the
engine oil level is too high.
Contact an authorized dealer to have the system checked.
Run the engine under 3000 RPM during this time.
ALFA STEERINGTORQUE (AST) FAILURE
The illumination of the telltale signals a failure in the
automatic steering correction system.
Contact an authorized dealer to have the system checked.
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
The illumination of the telltale with engine on
corresponds to an alternator failure.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
BRAKE DISCTEMPERATURE
When the telltale illuminates, it indicates an excessive
temperature of the brake discs.
Avoid aggressive brake maneuvers, hovering over the
brake pedal, and reduce vehicle speed to allow brake
systems to cool down.
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Amber Symbols
Warning Lights
What It Means
What To Do
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER FAILURE / BREAK-IN ATTEMPT
Engine Immobilizer System Failure
The telltale will illuminate to report a failure of the Engine
Immobilizer system.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Break-In Attempt
The telltale will illuminate when the ignition is cycled to
ON position, to indicate a possible break-in attempt
detected by the alarm system.
Electronic Key Not Recognized
The telltale will illuminate when the engine is started and
the electronic key is not recognized by the system.
Alarm System Failure
The telltale will illuminate to report an alarm system
failure.
FUEL CUT-OFF INDICATOR LIGHT
The telltale will illuminate after an accident has occurred
and the system has shut the fuel off.
For reactivating the fuel cut-off system, refer to
“Enhanced Accident Response System” in “Occupant
Restraint Systems" in "Safety” for further information. If it
is not possible to restore the fuel supply, contact an
authorized dealer.
PARK SENSORS SYSTEM FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate when the system has failed or is
not available.
Contact an authorized dealer to have the system checked.
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The telltale will illuminate when the outside temperature
falls to or below 37°F (3°C).
Drive carefully during icy conditions.
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