Instruments -> Warning lamps and indicators for Your Ford Fiesta 4 Door Fifth Generation (2003-2008)

Instruments  
If the needle enters the red section,  
If a warning lamp or indicator does  
not come on when you switch the  
ignition on, this indicates a  
malfunction. Have the system  
checked as soon as possible.  
the engine is overheating. Stop the  
engine, switch the ignition off and  
determine the cause once the  
engine has cooled down.  
Vehicles with an information  
display  
ABS warning lamp  
The ABS warning lamp will  
flash when the system is  
operating. If it comes on  
In addition, a warning message will  
appear in the display.  
when you are driving, this indicates  
a malfunction. You will continue to  
have normal braking (without ABS)  
but have this checked as soon as  
possible.  
Fuel gauge  
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump  
symbol tells you on which side of  
your vehicle the fuel filler cap is  
located.  
Airbag warning lamp  
If the airbag warning lamp  
comes on or flashes when  
you are driving, this indicates  
a malfunction. Have this checked as  
soon as possible.  
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:  
Brake system warning lamp  
WARNING  
• ABS warning lamp  
• Airbag warning lamp  
Reduce your speed gradually.  
Use your brakes with great care.  
Do not step on the brake pedal  
abruptly.  
• Brake system warning lamp  
• Door open warning lamp  
• Engine warning lamp  
• Frost warning lamp  
The brake system warning  
lamp will stay on until you  
release the parking brake. If  
• Ignition warning lamp  
• Oil pressure warning lamp  
• Power steering warning lamp  
• Powertrain warning lamp.  
it comes on when you are driving, this  
indicates a malfunction in one of the  
brake circuits. Check the brake fluid  
level. SeeMaintenance(page 104).  
• Stability control (ESP) warning  
lamp  
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Instruments  
Front fog lamp indicator  
WARNING  
Have this checked immediately.  
The front fog lamp indicator  
will come on when you  
switch the front fog lamps  
on.  
If the brake system warning lamp  
comes on with the ABS warning lamp  
or the stability control warning lamp,  
this indicates a malfunction. Stop your  
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so  
and have this checked before  
continuing you journey.  
Frost warning lamp  
The frost warning lamp will  
come on and glow orange  
when the outside air  
temperature is between 4ºC and 1ºC.  
It will glow red when the temperature  
is below 1ºC.  
Direction indicator  
The direction indicator will  
flash when you use the  
direction indicators. A  
Glow plug indicator  
sudden increase in the rate of  
flashing warns of a failed bulb.  
See Starting a diesel  
engine (page 80).  
Door open warning lamp  
Headlamp indicator  
The door open warning  
lamp will come on if a door,  
the tailgate or the bonnet is  
open.  
The headlamp indicator will  
come on when you switch  
the headlamp dipped beam  
or the side and tail lamps on.  
Engine warning lamp  
Ignition warning lamp  
If the engine warning lamp  
comes on when the engine  
is running, this indicates a  
If the ignition warning lamp  
comes on when you are  
driving, this indicates a  
malfunction. If it flashes when you are  
driving, reduce the speed of your  
vehicle immediately. If it continues to  
flash, avoid heavy acceleration or  
deceleration. The engine will continue  
to run but it will have limited power.  
Have this checked immediately.  
malfunction. Switch off all  
unnecessary electrical equipment  
and have this checked immediately.  
Low fuel level warning lamp  
If the low fuel level warning  
lamp comes on, refuel as  
soon as possible.  
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Instruments  
Main beam indicator  
Powertrain warning lamp  
The main beam indicator will  
Vehicles with an automatic  
transmission  
come on when you switch  
the headlamp main beam  
on. It will flash when you use the  
headlamp flasher.  
If the powertrain warning  
lamp comes on when the  
engine is running, this  
indicates either a malfunction or a  
high transmission temperature. Stop  
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to  
do so and carry out the following:  
Oil pressure warning lamp  
CAUTION  
Do not resume your journey if the  
oil pressure warning lamp comes  
on despite the oil level being correct.  
Have this checked immediately.  
1. Select P or N and allow the  
engine to idle for 10 minutes.  
2. Switch the ignition off and restart  
the engine.  
If the oil pressure warning  
lamp comes on when you  
are driving, this indicates a  
If the powertrain warning lamp  
comes on, switch the ignition off and  
have the transmission checked  
before continuing your journey.  
malfunction. Stop your vehicle as  
soon as it is safe to do so and switch  
the engine off. Check the engine oil  
level. SeeMaintenance(page 104).  
If the powertrain warning lamp does  
not come on, continue your journey  
and have the transmission checked  
as soon as possible.  
Overdrive indicator  
Vehicles with a 5-speed  
manual transmission or  
Durashift EST  
The overdrive indicator will  
come on when you switch  
overdrive off.  
If the powertrain warning  
lamp comes on when the  
engine is running, this  
Power steering warning  
lamp  
indicates a malfunction. The engine  
will continue to run but it will have  
limited power. Have this checked as  
soon as possible.  
If the power steering  
warning lamp comes on  
when you are driving, this  
indicates a malfunction. You will  
continue to have normal steering  
(without assistance) but have this  
checked as soon as possible. You  
will have to use greater force to turn  
the steering wheel.  
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Instruments  
If the powertrain warning lamp  
flashes when the engine is running,  
this indicates a malfunction. Stop your  
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.  
Have this checked before continuing  
your journey.  
Rear fog lamp indicator  
The rear fog lamp indicator  
will come on when you  
switch the rear fog lamps  
on.  
Stability control (ESP)  
warning lamp  
Note: If the ESP system  
malfunctions, it will switch off  
automatically.  
The ESP warning lamp will  
flash when system is  
operating. If it does not flash  
or it comes on when you are driving,  
this indicates a malfunction. Have this  
checked as soon as possible.  
If you switch ESP off, the warning  
lamp will come on. The lamp will go  
out when you switch the system  
back on or when you switch the  
ignition off.  
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