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Oil warning lamp

Also known as:

  • Engine oil pressure lamp
  • Engine oil level lamp
  • Oil pressure warning light


As a guide, if the lamp is orange in colour, this indicates that the engine oil level is low.
If the lamp is red and/or flashing, this indicates that there is little or no oil pressure. The engine must be turned off immediately to prevent severe engine damage. If the oil level is correct whilst on level ground, then the engine must not be restarted until the cause is located.

EPS - Electronic Power Steering

Also known as:

  • EPAS - Electrically Powered Assisted Steering

This indicates that the EPS has detected a fault. Whilst the lamp is on, the power assisted steering may not be functioning and the steering will become much stiffer to turn. (It will be most noticeable at parking speeds.)

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Service indicator

Other names for this light include:

  • Service reminder
  • Service lamp

This lamp or message is a reminder that a service inspection is due.
There is however and exception with French cars like Renault. Their "Service" message is an indication that the engine management PCN has detected a problem. (Refer Engine Management Lamp.)

SRS - Safety Restraint System

Please refer to Airbag System

Tyre pressure control (RDC)

This indicates that either there is a fault with the monitoring system or one or more of the tyre pressures are low. All tyres should be inspected for condition and pressure. (This lamp may illuminate if a "space saver" or full sized spare wheel is used. It can also come on if the tyres are moved around without reprogramming the control unit.)

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