Freelander Instrument Warning Lamps - Description & Operation
INSTRUMENTS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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Handbrake and Brake System
In some markets, the lamp illuminates for approximately 2 seconds when the ignition is switched to position II for a
bulb check. The lamp illuminates when the handbrake is applied. If the lamp illuminates when the handbrake is
released, urgent attention is required to the braking system.
Low Oil Pressure
The low oil pressure lamp illuminates at all times when the ignition switch is in position II and the engine is not running.
If the lamp remains on, flashes on and off or illuminates at any time when the engine is running, the engine must be
stopped at the earliest opportunity or serious engine damage could occur.
Ignition/No Charge
The ignition/no charge lamp illuminates at all times when the ignition switch is in position II and the engine is not
running. If the lamp remains illuminated or illuminates when the engine is running, a fault has occurred with the battery
charging system and should be rectified at the earliest opportunity. On petrol models the lamp is controlled by an
output direct from the alternator.
Service Engine
The service engine warning lamp illuminates for approximately 2 seconds when the ignition is switched to position II
for a bulb check. If the lamp remains illuminated or illuminates during driving, an engine management fault has
occurred. If the lamp is permanently illuminated, the vehicle may still be driven but rectification of the fault should be
sought at the earliest opportunity. If the lamp flashes, the fault must be rectified immediately.
Overspeed Warning (Selected Markets Only)
The overspeed lamp is illuminated for approximately 2 seconds when the ignition is switched to position II for a bulb
check. The lamp will only illuminate when the engine is running if the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h, and will
extinguish when the speed drops below this value.
Cruise Control (If Fitted)
The cruise control lamp illuminates when the cruise control switch in the centre console is selected on and the cruise
control is active. The lamp remains illuminated until the cruise control switch is selected off or cruise control is
deactivated.
Low Fuel Level
The low fuel level lamp is located in the fuel gauge dial face. The lamp is illuminated for 2 seconds when the ignition
is switched to position II for a bulb check. The lamp illuminates when the fuel level drops to approximately 10 litres
(2.65 US gallons).
Trailer Lamp Failure
The trailer lamp failure warning lamp illuminates to show failure of one or more of the trailer indicator or tail lamps.