Tata Bolt Warning Lights and Indicators User Guide
The Tata Bolt’s dashboard warning lights and indicators advise drivers to potential issues or system statuses. Understanding these symbols promotes vehicle safety, timely maintenance, and efficient operation by identifying everything from low fuel levels to major system failures.
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Tata Warning and Indicator Lights Guide
Warning Lamps
Color
Indicator
Remarks
Malfunction Indication Lamp (MIL)
Amber
Illuminates when ignition is switched ‘ON’. Once engine is started, it turns ‘OFF’.
It remains ‘ON’ for any engine related fault that may increase emis- sion levels of the vehicle beyond the regulatory norms. Contact the TATA MOTORS Authorised Service Centre for rectification.
Check Engine Lamp
Amber
Illuminates when ignition is switched ‘ON’. Once engine is started, it turns ‘OFF’.
Illuminates continuously if a fault arises in Engine Management System. Contact the TATA MOTORS Authorised Service Centre.
Immobilizer
Red
Illuminates when the system disables engine start if the original key is not used.
Lamp blinks: Vehicle is in immobilized condition when key is not in- serted.
Lamp ON: Problem with key/system. Contact a TATA MOTORS Author- ised Service Centre.
Lamp OFF: Normal condition (Authenticated user) and engine will start.
Pre-Heat indicator / Glow Plug indicator (Diesel)
Amber
Illuminates when ignition key is in ‘ON’ position.
Engine shall be started only after this indicator goes ‘OFF’.
Turn Signal
Green
Indicates direction indicated by the turn signal. Blinks along with buzzer while operating left/right turn indicator only when ignition is switched ‘ON’. The direction indicator arrow on Instru- ment Cluster flashes along with external indicator lights as selected. Both Tell tales shall blink simultaneously when Hazard switch is pressed irrespective of Ignition ON and the Tick-Tock sound shall be given when any one or both the Tell tales are ON.
High Beam
Blue
Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are switched ‘ON’ or flashed.
Low Oil Pressure indicator
Red
Illuminates when ignition is switched ‘ON’ and goes ‘OFF’ once required engine oil pressure is developed after starting the engine.
If the low oil pressure indicator does not glow or remains ‘ON’ with the ‘IGN’ ‘ON’ and engine is running, it indicates a fault in the elec- trical circuit / lubrication system. Contact the TATA MOTORS Au- thorised Service Centre.
Battery charging
Red
Illuminates when ignition is switched ‘ON’. Once engine is started, 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 TATA MOTORS Authorised Service Centre.
Driver seat belt warning
Red
Seat belt warning indicator comes ‘ON’ for 4 seconds, when ignition is turned ‘ON’. If seat belt is not fastened and speed is less than 15 Kmph, then seat belt telltale will turn ON as initial warning. If seat belt is not fastened and vehicle speed goes above 15 Kmph, then final warning will start with telltale flashing and Audio chime for 90 sec- onds. After 90 seconds, telltale will be ON and Audio chime will be OFF.Note:
Telltale will turn off either when seatbelt is buckled or Reverse gear is engaged when it is in initial warning stage.
When it is in final warning with Chime ON, the telltale will be OFF on fastening the seat belt or engaging the reverse gear.
HHC Warning lamp (If applicable)
Amber
Illuminates if Hill Hold System is activated. If continuously ON then HHC system is at fault condition, please take your vehicle to nearest TATA authorized service centre at the earliest
Airbag status (if applicable)
Red
Illuminates when ignition is switched ‘ON’ and goes ‘OFF’ in approx. 4 seconds. If it continuously illuminates or blinks then contact the TATA MOTORS Authorised Service Centre immediately.
Park Brake / Brake Fluid Low / EBD malfunction
Red
Illuminates momentarily when ignition is switched ‘ON’. Once parking brake is released, it turns ‘OFF’. If it remains ‘ON’, it indicates
Brake fluid level is low.
Park brake is applied & turns ‘OFF’ when it is released.
EBD malfunctioning
High Coolant Temperature
Red
Illuminates when ignition is switched ‘ON’ and goes ‘OFF’ in approx. 4 seconds. If the engine is overheating, this indicator blinks along with an audi- ble buzzer at his stage Contact the TATA MOTORS Authorised Ser- vice Centre immediately. This symbol blinks along with audible buzzer when engine coolant temperature is more than normal. When engine coolant temp increases to hazardous level, Tell tale shall blink with RED color and it is accompanied by audio warning. Note: Never 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.
Cruise Control lamp (if applicable)
Green
This symbol lights up when the ‘IGN’ is turned ‘ON’ and shall go ‘OFF’ after 4 sec. The Cruise Control is used to indicate the status of cruise control system to the driver. Lamp ON indicates cruise control fea- ture is present and it is activated.
ABS
Amber
Illuminates when ignition is switched ‘ON’ and goes ‘OFF’ in 3 seconds. Illuminates continuously if there is any malfunction in ABS. Normal brak- ing system will be operational without assistance of ABS. Contact the TATA MOTORS Authorised Service Centre immediately.
Low Fuel indicator
Amber
Illuminates momentarily when ignition is switched ‘ON’. The symbol lights up continuously if fuel level in the tank is low. Fuel needs to be filled immediately. IMPORTANT: The warning light will start flashing if there is any fault in the fuel system. Contact the TATA MOTORS Authorised Service Centre imme- diately
Key Not Detected (If applicable)
Amber
This symbol lights up when the Valid Smart key is not detected inside the vehicle.
Press Clutch Pedal to Start Engine (If applicable)
Amber
Press Clutch: This turns ON with IGN ON till user press the clutch pedal to start the engine.
Water in fuel indicator (Diesel)
Amber
Illuminates continuously if excess water is accumulated in the fuel filter. Contact the TATA MOTORS Authorised Service Centre to drain the water immediately to avoid serious damage to the fuel injection system.
ECO (If applicable)
Green
ECO lamp ON indicates Economy drive. This mode is used to achieve better fuel economy.
SPORT (If applicable)
Amber
This symbol comes ON when SPORT driving mode is activated when more torque is required.
CITY (If applicable)
White
CITY lamp ON indicates City drive mode. This mode is used to achieve optimum torque with fuel economy.
