Which light is on your dashboard?

Pick the light you see — find out what it means, whether you can keep driving and which part usually needs replacing.

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Oil pressure

What it means

Oil pressure in the engine has dropped: the oil is low, or the oil pump or pressure sensor is faulty.

What to do

Stop somewhere safe straight away and switch the engine off. Check the oil level. Driving with this light on can destroy the engine.

Parts that usually need replacing

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Battery charging

What it means

The alternator isn't charging the battery — the car is running on battery reserve only.

What to do

Switch off unnecessary electrics and drive to the nearest garage. If you turn the engine off, it may not start again.

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Check engine

What it means

The engine control unit has detected a fault. The cause can be minor (a loose fuel cap) or serious.

What to do

If it's steady — get a diagnostic check in the next few days. If it's flashing — the engine is misfiring: slow down and get to a garage soon, or the catalytic converter may be damaged.

Parts that usually need replacing

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ABS

What it means

The anti-lock braking system is off. Normal braking works, but the wheels can lock under hard braking.

What to do

Drive carefully, especially on wet or slippery roads. A diagnostic check shows which wheel sensor has failed.

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Stability control (ESC)

What it means

Flashing — the system is correcting a skid, that's normal. Steady — the system is switched off or faulty.

What to do

If it's steady, check the ESC OFF button. If it stays on, get a diagnostic check — it often comes on together with the ABS light.

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Tyre pressure (TPMS)

What it means

One of the tyres is low on pressure. If it flashes first and then stays on — a sensor is faulty.

What to do

Check the tyre pressures and inflate them to spec. If the light comes back, a sensor battery may be flat.

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Glow plugs (diesel)

What it means

The glow plugs are heating up — it's normal for the light to stay on for a few seconds after turning the key. Flashing while driving means a fault.

What to do

Start the engine after the light goes out. If it flashes while driving, get a diagnostic check.

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Particulate filter — DPF (diesel)

What it means

The diesel particulate filter is clogged. It happens a lot with short trips in town.

What to do

Drive for 15–20 minutes at a steady speed on the motorway — the filter cleans itself. If the light stays on, see a garage.

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Bulb failure

What it means

One of the exterior lights isn't working: a headlight, brake light or indicator.

What to do

Walk around the car and find which light is out. Replace a brake light soon — the driver behind can't see you braking.

Parts that usually need replacing

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These are the most common causes. Only a diagnostic check shows the exact one — and we check the part against your VIN in the official catalogue.