2019 FORD Fiesta Warning Lights and Indicators User Guide
This Guide covers the 2019 Ford Fiesta’s warning lights and indicators. These dashboard icons notify drivers to potential hazards, assuring vehicle safety and performance. Get a detailed overview.
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WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
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 begin to flash or remain on at any time after starting your vehicle, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Depending on vehicle options and instrument cluster type fitted, not all of the following warning lamps and indicators display or are available.
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.
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.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp 
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. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or flashes when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehicle with the warning lamp on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking 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.
It illuminates when you engage the parking brake and the ignition is on.
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. Have your vehicle immediately checked.
If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or flashes when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Cruise Control Indicator 
It illuminates when you switch the system on.
Direction Indicator 
It illuminates when you switch a direction indicator or the hazard flashers on. Flashes during operation. An increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed indicator bulb.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switch the ignition on and remains on if any door or the hood is open.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving, this indicates that the engine is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Engine Oil Change Required Indicator
It illuminates when your vehicle requires an engine oil and oil filter change.
Engine Warning Lamps
Powertrain Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration). Continuing to drive your vehicle may cause reduced power or the engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and attempt to restart the engine. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note: This warning lamp could indicate an engine or transmission system malfunction.
Malfunction Indicator 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.
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.
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.
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 indicates that your vehicle is not ready for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing. See Emission Law (page 124).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp 
It illuminates and a chime sounds until you fasten the seatbelts.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator 
It illuminates when you switch the front fog lamps on.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator 
It illuminates when you switch the headlamp high beam on.
Ignition Warning Lamp 
If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Lamps on Indicator
It illuminates when you switch the headlamp low beam or the side and rear lamps on.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp 
If it illuminates when you are driving, refuel as soon as possible.
It illuminates if the tire pressure in one or more tires is below the correct tire pressure.
If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or flashes when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Message Center Indicator
It illuminates when a new message is stored in the information display. The indicator is red or amber depending on the severity of the condition and it remains on until the condition is resolved.
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp
WARNING: If it illuminates when you are driving do not continue your journey, even if the oil level is correct. Have your vehicle checked.
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 immediately checked.
Shift Indicator 
It illuminates to advise you that shifting to a higher gear may give better performance, fuel economy or lower emissions.
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator
Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate switch the ignition on, or remains on when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note: The system automatically turns off if there is a malfunction.
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switch the system off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Exterior Lamps On
Sounds when you remove the key from the ignition and open the driver door, and you have left the headlamps or parking lamps on.
Gearshift Lever Not in Park (P)
Sounds when the driver door is open, the key is in the ignition and the gearshift lever is not in park (P).
Key in Ignition
Sounds when the driver door is open and the key is in the ignition.
Key Outside Vehicle – Vehicles With Keyless System
Sounds when you close the driver door, the key is outside your vehicle and the engine is running. The system does not detect a passive key inside your vehicle.
Parking Brake On
Sounds when the parking brake is on and your vehicle is moving. If the warning chime continues to sound when you release the parking brake, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
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