Control lamps and signaling devices (Renault Laguna 2)

Central warning lamp for emergency condition

STOP

The indicator lamp lights up after the ignition is switched on and goes out after the engine starts. If the indicator lamp lights up while driving, you must stop the car immediately. The indicator lamp may light up separately or together with other warning lamps.

Engine oil pressure warning light

The indicator lamp lights up after the ignition is turned on and goes out after the engine starts. If the lamp does not light up after the ignition is turned on, it means that its operation is disrupted or the lamp has burned out. If the indicator lamp lights up while driving, you must stop, turn off the engine and check the oil level in the engine:

if the oil level is normal, check the lubrication system;
if the warning light is on even though the engine oil level is normal, you should not continue driving as the engine will be seriously damaged.

Low Brake Fluid Warning Light

The indicator lamp may light for two reasons:

if the parking brake is applied when the ignition is turned on. After releasing the parking brake lever, the indicator lamp should go out;
if the brake fluid level in the brake system reservoir is low.

in this case, stop the car. Check the brake fluid level and, if necessary, bring it to normal. If you have to frequently top up the brake fluid, it means that the hydraulic drive of the brake system is not tight and there is a constant leak of brake fluid. In this case, you should immediately find the nearest service center to check the working brake system.

Battery charge indicator light

The control lamp lights up when the ignition is turned on and goes out after the engine starts. If the lamp does not light up after the ignition is turned on, it means that its functioning is disrupted or the lamp has burned out.

If the indicator lamp lights up while driving, you must stop, turn off the engine and check the condition and tension of the poly V-belt of the generator drive. as well as the reliability of the connection of the wires to the terminals of the generator. If the indicator lamp lights up and the drive belt is in good condition, you can continue driving to the nearest service center to check the charging system. To reduce the discharge of the battery, turn off all secondary consumers of electricity.

Anti-lock braking system "ABS" indicator light

The indicator lamp warns of a malfunction in the anti-lock braking system. The indicator lamp lights up for 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on or when the engine is started and goes out after the automatic system operability check is complete. If the indicator lamp does not light up within a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, does not go out, or lights up while driving, the ABS is faulty. If the anti-lock braking system indicator lamp lights up while driving, the vehicle's braking system functions without the anti-lock braking system. In the event of malfunctions in the anti-lock braking and braking systems, which are signaled by the indicator lamps when braking, premature locking of the rear wheels is possible. It is necessary to immediately and with extreme caution proceed to the nearest service center to eliminate the malfunction.

(Engine overheating warning light

The control lamp lights up when the ignition is turned on and goes out after the engine starts. If the lamp does not light up after the ignition is turned on, it means that its functioning is disrupted or the lamp has burned out.

If the warning light comes on while the vehicle is moving, stop the vehicle immediately and turn off the engine, wait until it cools down and check the coolant level in the expansion tank.

Check the condition of the radiator fan fuses or relay. If the indicator lamp does not go out, and the coolant level is normal and the fan fuse is in good condition, stop driving and call for technical assistance.

Malfunction indicator lamp

The indicator lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and should go out after 3 seconds. If the indicator lamp lights up when the engine is running, there is a fault in the engine and you should immediately consult a service station. If the indicator lamp flashes, you should immediately reduce the load on the engine until the flashing stops and, nevertheless, consult a specialist.

Preheating indicator light

The preheating indicator lamp lights up after the ignition is turned on and when the engine is cold. The engine can be started after the indicator lamp goes out. The engine preheating time increases as the engine temperature decreases.

If the engine does not start, remove the card and try starting again. If the engine temperature is below 0°C on a vehicle with a manual transmission, press the clutch pedal while starting the engine. As soon as the engine starts, release the start button immediately. After the engine starts running steadily, slowly release the clutch pedal. If a hot engine is started, the indicator lamp may not light, indicating that the engine does not need to be preheated and can be started immediately.

Electronic Engine Control Malfunction Indicator Lamp

The indicator lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and should go out after 3 seconds. If the indicator lamp lights up while the engine is running, it means there is a fault in the engine management system and you should immediately consult a service station. The indicator lamp may start flashing slowly, which indicates a fault in the engine start interlock system.

Minimum fuel level indicator, fuel gauge

The indicator lamp lights up when the ignition is turned on and should go out after the engine starts. When the indicator lamp lights up, you should refuel the car as soon as possible.

The indicator works when the ignition is on. If there are several liters of fuel left in the fuel tank, the control lamp lights up.

Turn signal indicator lamp If the turn signal indicator lamp flashes at double the speed, the bulb in one of the turn signal lamps has burned out.

Control lamp "SERVICE"

The indicator lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and should go out after 3 seconds. If the indicator lamp lights up at the same time as other indicator lamps, the corresponding vehicle system must be checked by a specialist.

Coolant level indicator

When driving the car under normal conditions, the needle should always be below the three upper lines of the scale. When the engine is heavily loaded and the outside temperature is high, the needle may occasionally move to the upper area of the scale. This should not cause alarm until the warning lamp starts flashing. If the coolant overheating and STOP warning lamps come on while driving, stop the car, turn off the engine and determine the cause of the increase in coolant temperature.

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Malfunction Indicator Lamp

The indicator lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and should go out after 2 seconds. If the indicator lamp lights up while the vehicle is moving. this means that there is a fault in the stabilization system in the vehicle's trajectory stabilization system, but you can continue driving. but taking into account that this function is missing. You should consult a service station as soon as possible. The indicator lamp also lights up if the system is switched off using the switch. located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

The warning light comes on if the tire pressure in one of the vehicle's wheels is lower than required.

Cruise control system indicator light (cruise control)

The indicator lamp comes on when the cruise control system is activated.

Low fluid level warning light for windshield and headlight washer reservoir

If the indicator light comes on, it is necessary to top up the windshield and headlight washer reservoir located in the engine compartment as soon as possible.

Airbag warning light

The indicator lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and should go out after a few seconds. If the indicator lamp does not light up when the ignition is switched on or remains lit continuously, there is a fault in the safety system. In this case, you should contact a service station as soon as possible.

Engine start interlock indicator light

On vehicles equipped with an engine immobilizer system, the indicator lamp lights up for a few seconds after the ignition is turned on, then goes out, indicating that the engine can be started. If the indicator lamp flashes or lights up continuously, the code has not been identified or there is a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.

Control lamp 8 may start to flash slowly, indicating a problem with the engine start interlock system. In this case, you should contact a specialist.