2021 Tata Altroz BS VI Warning Lights and Indicators User Guide
This Guide will explain the 2021 Tata Altroz BS VI warning lights and indicators to assist you maintain your vehicle and drive safely. get into the details.
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Warning Lights and Indicators
Warning Lamps | Color | Indicator | Remarks |
Malfunction Indication Lamp (MIL) |
Amber |
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Check Engine Lamp |
Amber |
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1. The lamp comes on when ignition is switched ‘ON’. Once engine is started, it turns ‘OFF’.2. Illuminates continuously if a fault arises in Engine Management System. Contact the TATA MOTORS Authorized Dealer/Service Center. |
Immobilizer (if available) |
Red |
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1. The lamp comes on when the system disables the engine start if the original key is not used.2. Lamp blinks: Vehicle is in immobilized condition when key is not inserted.
3. Lamp ON: Problem with key/system. Contact TATA MOTORS Authorized Dealer/Service Center. 4. Lamp OFF: Normal condition (Authenticated user) and engine will start. |
Warning Lamps | Color | Indicator | Remarks |
Pre-Heat indicator / Glow Plug indicator (Diesel) | Amber | ![]() |
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Turn Signal |
Green |
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Indicates direction indicated by the turn signal.While you operate the left/right turn indicator, the turn signal blinks along with the buzzer (when ignition is ‘ON’). The direction indicator arrow on the instrument cluster flashes along with the selected external indicator lights. Both tell-tale lights will blink simultaneously when the hazard switch is pressed irrespective of whether the ignition ON or OFF. A tick- tock sound will be heard in both cases. |
High Beam | Blue | ![]() |
The lamp comes on when the high beam headlamps are switched ‘ON’ or flashed. |
Low Oil Pressure indicator |
Red |
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Warning Lamps | Color | Indicator | Remarks |
Battery charging |
Red |
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The lamp comes on when ignition is switched ‘ON’. Once engine isstarted, it turns ‘OFF’.
If it remains ‘ON’ while the engine is running, it indicates that the battery is not getting charged. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment and contact the nearest TATA MOTORS Authorized service centre. |
Airbag status | Red | ![]() |
The lamp comes on when ignition is switched ‘ON’ and goes ‘OFF’. If it continuously blinks then contact the TATA MOTORS Authorized Dealer/Service Center immediately. |
Park Brake / Brake Fluid Low / EBD malfunction |
Red |
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The lamp comes on momentarily when ignition is switched ‘ON’. Once parking brake is released, it turns ‘OFF’. If it remains ‘ON’, then it indicates:1. Brake fluid level is low.
2. Park brake is applied. 3. EBD malfunctioning. |
Cruise Control lamp (if available) |
Green |
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The lamp comes on when ignition is switched ‘ON’. Once engine is started, it turns ‘OFF’.The Cruise Control is used to indicate the status of cruise control system to the driver. If the lamp is on, it indicates that the cruise control feature is activated. |
Warning Lamps | Color | Indicator | Remarks |
High Coolant Temperature |
Red |
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The lamp comes on when ignition is switched ‘ON’. Once engine isstarted, it turns ‘OFF’.
If the engine overheats due to higher coolant temperatures, this in- dicator blinks along with an audible buzzer. Contact your nearest TATA MOTORS authorized service Centre immediately. When the engine coolant temperature reaches the maximum limit, the tell-tale lights blink with a RED colour and you will hear an audio warning. Note: Do not remove the radiator pressure cap from the radiator when the engine is hot. Do not restart the engine until the problem has been duly attended. |
ABS |
Amber |
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The lamp comes on when ignition is switched ‘ON’. Once engine is started, it turns ‘OFF’.The lamp remains on if there is any malfunction in ABS. Normal braking system will be operational without assistance of ABS. Con- tact the TATA MOTORS Authorized Dealer/Service Center immediately. |
Warning Lamps | Color | Indicator | Remarks |
Low Fuel indicator | Amber |
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The lamp comes on when ignition is switched ‘ON’. Once engine is started, it turns ‘OFF’.The symbol lights up continuously if fuel level in the tank is low. Fuel needs to be filled immediately.
Note: The tell-tale warning light will start flashing if there is any fault in the fuel system. Contact the nearest TATA MOTORS Authorized Dealer/Service Center immediately. |
Driver Seat belt indicator |
Red |
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The driver seatbelt warning indicator remains ON, when ignition is turned ON.The warning lamp remains ON as long as the driver seatbelt is not fastened.
If seatbelt remains unbuckled and vehicle goes above 15 kmph, then final audio warning will go on for 90 seconds. Note: |
Warning Lamps | Color | Indicator | Remarks |
Key Not Detected (if available) | Amber | ![]() |
This lamp comes on when the Valid Smart key is not detected inside the vehicle. |
Press Clutch Pedal to Start Engine
(if available) |
Amber | ![]() |
This lamp comes on with IGN ON till user presses the clutch pedal to start the engine. |
Water in fuel indicator (Diesel) | Amber | ![]() |
The lamp remains on if excess water is accumulated in the fuel filter. When this lamp blinks along with chime contact the nearest TATA MO- TORS Authorized Dealer/Service Center to drain the water immediately to avoid serious damage to the fuel injection system. |
Daytime running lamps DRL (if available) | Amber / Green | ![]() |
The lamp comes on when ignition is switched ‘ON’. Once engine is started, it turns ‘OFF’.This lamp comes on when the Daytime Running lamp is ‘ON’.
Note: Parking lamp should be on to start the DRL lamp. |
Door Ajar lamp (if available) | White / Red | ![]() |
All four door and Tail gate are indicated independently when the respective door or tail gate is open. |
Warning Lamps | Color | Indicator | Remarks | |
Front Passenger Seat belt indicator |
Red |
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The co-driver seatbelt warning indicator turns ON when ignition is turned ON.If front passenger seat is occupied by adult, the warning lamp remains ON as long as the co-driver seatbelt is not fastened.
If seatbelt remains unbuckled and vehicle goes above 15 kmph, then final audio warning will go on for 90 seconds. Note: Once the seatbelt is fastened the buzzer and warning lamp turns OFF. Seatbelt reminder remains OFF when reverse gear is engaged. |
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Speed warning indicator |
limit |
Amber |
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When the vehicle speed crosses 80 kmph, then speed limit warning indicator turns‘ON’ along with an audio chime for every two minutes (audible warning).
If vehicle speed crosses 120 kmph, the speed limit warning indicator flashes along with an audio warning continuously, until the vehicle speed is above 120 kmph. If vehicle speed is between 80 kmph and 120 kmph, then the audio warning will become less frequent but the speed limit warning Indicator will remain ‘ON’ continuously. When the vehicle speed is reduced below 80 kmph, then the speed limit warning indicator and the audio warning will turn off. |
ECO
(if available) |
Green | ![]() |
The lamp comes on when ignition is switched ‘ON’. Once engine is started, it turns ‘OFF’.When ECO lamp is ON, it indicates the car is in ‘Economy’ drive mode, which helps to achieve a better fuel economy. |
Warning Lamps | Color | Indicator | Remarks |
CITY | White / Blue | ![]() |
The lamp comes on when ignition is switched ‘ON’. Once engine is started, it turns ‘OFF’.If CITY lamp is ON, it indicates ‘City’ drive mode, which helps to achieve optimum torque and fuel economy. |
DPF (if available) |
Amber |
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The DPF warning light or symbol switches ‘ON’ continuously to indicate that the DPF needs to eliminate the trapped pollutants (particulate matter) through the re- generation procedure. The warning light or symbol switch ‘ON’ only when driving conditions require the driver to be notified.DPF ‘ON’ does not indicate a malfunction.
To switch off the warning light or symbol, keep the car running on road until regeneration is complete (ideally at 3rd gear, 50-80 kmph, with engine speed over 2000 rpm). The process normally takes about 20 minutes. The warning light or symbol remains off during the entire DPF regeneration procedure If the procedure is not followed, MIL lamp will switch ON, along with DPF lamp on Instrument cluster. Note: Please follow the above-recommended DPF regeneration procedure to avoid MIL lamp switch ‘ON’. In case, MIL lamp switch ON, please contact the nearest TATA authorized service centre to restore DPF operation. |
AUDIO REMINDER (as available)
Key-in Reminder/audio Warning
If you forget the key inside the vehicle when you leave the ignition in the ‘OFF’ position, an audio warning will sound. Remove key to stop the warning.
If No Key is Detected in the Vehicle
If the vehicle is in ACC ON/IGN ON and the customer takes the smart key out of the vehicle and closes the last door, an audio warning will be sounded for nine times to alert that the key is not in the vehicle.
NOTE
In this condition, the customer needs to bring the smart key inside the vehicle.
Parking Lamp ‘ON’ Reminder
If you forget to turn OFF the park lamp, an audio warning will be started. Switched OFF the park lamps to stop the warning.
NOTE
Do not forget to turn OFF your park lamp as it may drain the vehicle’s battery.
Parking Brake ‘ON’ Reminder
If Park Brake is applied and the vehicle is driven, Telltale will turn ‘ON’ and buzzer will provide audio warning continuously. Disengage the park brake to stop audio warning.
Reverse Gear Reminder
If reverse gear is engaged, the buzzer sound will alert you.
Driver Seat Belt Reminder
If seatbelt is not fastened and vehicle goes above 15 kaph, then final audio warning will go on for 90 seconds. Seat belt tell-tale light will remain continuously ON when audio alarm is active.
Front Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
If front passenger has not fastened seat-belt and if vehicle speed goes above 15 mph, then final audio warning will go on for 90 seconds. Seat belt tell-tale light will remain continuously ON when audio alarm is active.
NOTE
Fasten the seatbelt to stop audio warning.
Door Open Reminder
If any door is open and the user tries to lock the vehicle, one flash with a beep sound will indicate that a door is open.
Engine Coolant Temperature High Chime
The engine coolant temperature tell-tale warning light along with an audio warning will alert the driver if the coolant temperature is high.
Speed limit chime
When speed of the vehicle is greater than 80 kmph, an audio warning will sound at periodic interval of 120 seconds. When vehicle speed crosses 120 kmph, continuous audio warning (beeps) will sound.
Drive mode chime
When user switches drive mode from city to eco or eco to city, a single audio warning will sound.
Electronic Steering Co
This feature informs the driver to rotate steering wheel when ESCL gets engaged accidentally. lumn Lock (ESCL) chime.
WIF (Water in fuel)/FFC(Fuel Filter Clog ) chime
If water is detected in fuel buzzer shall sound to alert you.
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