Ford Transit VM 430, Handbook

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Instruments
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will come on briefly when you
switch the ignition on to confirm that the
system is operational:
ABS •
Airbag •
Brake pad wear •
Brake system •
Cruise control •
Door open •
Engine •
Hill launch assist •
Ignition •
Low fuel level •
Oil pressure •
Service interval •
Shift •
Stability control (ESP) and traction •
control
Water-in-fuel •
ABS warning lamp
If it illuminates when driving, this
indicates a malfunction. You
will continue to have normal
braking (without ABS) but have this
checked as soon as possible.
Airbag warning lamp
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Have the system
checked by a properly trained technician.
Brake pad wear warning lamp
It will illuminate when the brake
pads have worn down to a
predetermined limit. Have this
checked by a properly trained technician
as soon as possible.
Brake system warning lamp
It illuminates when the parking
brake is engaged.
WARNING
Reduce your speed gradually. Use
your brakes with great care. Do
not step on the brake pedal abruptly.
If it illuminates when you are driving,
check that the parking brake is not
engaged. If the parking brake is not
engaged, this indicates a malfunction.
Have the system checked by a properly
trained technician immediately.
Cruise control indicator
It will illuminate when you have
set a speed using the cruise
control system. See Using
cruise control (page 77).
Direction indicator
Flashes during operation. A
sudden increase in the rate of
flashing warns of a failed
indicator bulb. See
Changing a bulb
(page 35).
Door open warning lamp
It will illuminate when you switch
the ignition on if you have not
closed the doors, the bonnet or
tailgate properly.