Warning Light, Indicator Light Description

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There are five types of warning light and indicator light in instrument cluster, which are controlled by ESP® control module. They give warning/indication to driver by changing the modes light ON/blinking/light OFF.

Fig 1: Identifying Warning Light & Indicator Light

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The followings are the condition and operation of warning lights and indicator lights.

WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR LIGHT CONDITION

Warning light/Indicator light	Condition and operation
ABS warning light	If ABS has abnormality, the light turns "ON".
EBD warning light (brake warning light)	If EBD system has abnormality, the light turns "ON". If bake fluid level in reservoir is lower than minimum level, the light turns "ON". Parking brake switch is ON, the light turns "ON".
ESP® warning light	If ESP® systems (other than ABS) has abnormality, the light turns "ON".
SLIP indicator light	If stability control system and traction control system is active, the light blinks at 5 Hz. If Steering angle sensor calibration is incompleted, the light blinks at 1 Hz.
ESP® OFF light	If ESP® OFF switch is turned "ON", the ESP® OFF light up. When it is "ON", TCS and stability control system functions are controlled not to work. However, when the speed is over 30 km/h (18.5 mph), ESP® OFF light is turned "OFF" and TCS and stability control system function is back to work automatically. When transfer shift position (if equipped) is in 4L-lock, the ESP® OFF light up to indicate engine torque down and stability control system in TCS are controlled not to activate to increase the driving force. However, the brake-traction control works through ESP® OFF light up. ESP® OFF light up to indicate that brake control of traction control function is controlled not to act if brake pad temperature is over 350°C (662°F) and any of wheel is in wheel spin condition.