2023 Land Rover DEFENDER WARNING AND INFORMATION LAMPS
OVERVIEW
The following warning and information lamps may illuminate in the instrument panel:
See BATTERY CHARGE (RED).
See BRAKE (RED).
See CHARGING STATUS (RED).
See CRITICAL WARNING MESSAGE (RED).
See DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) (RED).
See ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) (RED).
See ENGINE TEMPERATURE (RED).
See EXHAUST FILTER (RED).
See HYBRID SYSTEM BATTERY FAULT (RED).
See LANE KEEP ASSIST (RED).
See LOW OIL PRESSURE (RED).
See SEAT BELT (RED).
See AIRBAG (YELLOW).
See ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) (YELLOW).
See BRAKE (YELLOW).
See CHECK ENGINE (YELLOW).
See DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) (YELLOW).
See DRIVER CONDITION MONITOR (YELLOW).
See DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) (YELLOW).
See DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) OFF (YELLOW).
See EXHAUST FILTER (YELLOW).
See EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE (YELLOW).
See GENERAL WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGE (YELLOW).
See GLOW PLUGS (YELLOW).
See LOW FUEL WARNING (YELLOW).
See POWER STEERING FAULT (YELLOW).
See REAR FOG LIGHTS (YELLOW).
See TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (YELLOW).
See ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVE (GREEN).
See ADAPTIVE SPEED LIMITER (GREEN).
See ALL TERRAIN PROGRESS CONTROL (ATPC) (GREEN).
See AUTO STOP/START (GREEN).
See BRAKE HOLD (GREEN).
See CHARGING STATUS (GREEN).
See CRUISE CONTROL (GREEN).
See DIPPED BEAM (GREEN).
See DIRECTION INDICATORS (GREEN).
See ECO COACH PEDAL NOT PRESSED (GREEN).
See ECO COACH PEDAL PRESSED (GREEN).
See EXHAUST FILTER (GREEN).
See FOLLOW MODE (GREEN).
See FRONT FOG LIGHTS (GREEN).
See GEARSHIFT (GREEN).
See HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC) (GREEN).
See LANE KEEP ASSIST (GREEN).
See LOW RANGE (GREEN).
See SIDE LIGHTS (GREEN).
See SPEED LIMITER (GREEN).
See STEERING ASSIST ACTIVE (GREEN).
See TRAILER DIRECTION INDICATORS (GREEN).
See AUTO HIGH BEAM (BLUE).
See HIGH BEAM (BLUE).
See TIMED CHARGING (BLUE).
See STEERING ASSIST NOT ACTIVE (GREY).
See AUTO HIGH BEAM (WHITE).
See AUTO LIGHTS (WHITE) .
See AUTO STOP/START INHIBIT (WHITE).
See AUTO STOP/START OFF (WHITE).
See CHARGING STATUS (WHITE).
See DRIVER CONDITION MONITOR (WHITE).
See LOW TRACTION LAUNCH (WHITE).
See TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LIGHT LOAD (WHITE).
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
Do not ignore warning lamps or indicators. Take appropriate action as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury, or serious damage to the vehicle.
Red warning lamps are for primary warnings. A primary warning must be investigated immediately by the driver or qualified assistance, before continuing.
Amber and yellow warning lamps are for secondary warnings. Some indicate that a vehicle system is active, and others indicate that the driver must take action and seek qualified assistance as soon as possible.
Green and blue lamps within the instrument panel indicate a system’s status.
LAMP CHECK
Not all warning lamps are included in the check, e.g., high beam headlights and direction indicators.
If a trailer with LED lights is connected to the trailer socket, the lamp check may not be performed. A warning lamp check is initiated when the vehicle’s ignition system is switched on. The check lasts for 3 seconds, except for the airbag warning lamp which remains on for 6 seconds. If any warning lamp remains on after this period, investigate the cause before driving. Some warning lamps have associated messages displayed in the instrument panel.
BATTERY CHARGE (RED)
The 12V battery charge warning lamp illuminates, as a bulb checks when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on.
The lamp extinguishes when the engine is started.
If the lamp remains on or illuminates while driving, there is a fault with the battery charging system. The instrument panel displays a warning message. Seek qualified assistance urgently.
BRAKE (RED)
Do not drive if the instrument panel displays a message indicating a low brake fluid level. Check the brake fluid level and top up, as necessary. If necessary, seek qualified assistance before continuing. Driving with low brake fluid can cause increased braking distance or brake failure, and may lead to a collision. A collision can potentially result in serious injury or death.
The brake warning lamp illuminates briefly, as a bulb checks when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on.
If the lamp illuminates red while driving, suspect a low brake fluid level or a fault with the braking system.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits. Check and top up the brake fluid, if necessary. If the lamp remains illuminated, seek qualified assistance before continuing.
CHARGING STATUS (RED)
The charging status warning lamp illuminates red and flashes to indicate a charging fault.
In this event, check for the correct connection of the charging cable. If the fault persists, consult a retailer/authorised repairer.
CRITICAL WARNING MESSAGE (RED)
The critical warning message lamp illuminates when a relevant message is displayed in the instrument panel.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits, and investigate the cause of the warning.
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) (RED)
The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) warning lamp illuminates red to warn the driver that the level of DEF is seriously low.
The warning lamp also illuminates red if the incorrect fluid has been added to the system, or if there is a fault with the system.
The instrument panel displays messages when the warning lamp illuminates. Follow the on-screen messages, if safe to do so. Seek qualified assistance urgently.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) (RED)
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) warning lamp illuminates if the EPB is correctly applied.
If the lamp flashes, a fault has been detected. Seek qualified assistance urgently.
ENGINE TEMPERATURE (RED)
The engine temperature warning lamp illuminates when the engine’s temperature is too high.
The instrument panel also displays a warning message.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits. Seek qualified assistance before continuing.
EXHAUST FILTER (RED)
The exhaust filter warning lamp illuminates red when the exhaust filter is full or there is a fault with the exhaust filter system.
Depending on severity, the instrument panel may also display a warning message and a warning tone may sound. Seek qualified assistance at the earliest opportunity.
HYBRID SYSTEM BATTERY FAULT (RED)
The hybrid system battery fault warning lamp illuminates red if the hybrid high voltage system is unable to shut down.
A warning message in the instrument panel accompanies the lamp. See HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING MESSAGES.
LANE KEEP ASSIST (RED)
The red lane keep assist warning lamp illuminates if the vehicle crosses a lane marking without the appropriate direction indicator being operated.
Illumination of the lamp is accompanied by a vibration, felt through the steering wheel.
The left or right lane illuminates, depending on which lane boundary is being crossed.
LOW OIL PRESSURE (RED)
If the low oil pressure warning lamp flashes or illuminates while driving, stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits. Switch off the engine immediately.
Check and top up the oil level, if necessary. Start the engine. If the lamp remains illuminated, switch the engine off immediately. Seek qualified assistance before continuing.
SEAT BELT (RED)
Objects on the front passenger seat may activate the seat belt reminder feature. It is recommended that any objects placed on the front passenger seat are secured using the seat belt. See SEAT BELT OPERATION.
When the vehicle is in motion and seats are occupied, the warning lamp illuminates, accompanied by a chime if the seat belt is unbuckled.
The lamp extinguishes when the relevant seat belt is buckled.
AIRBAG (YELLOW)
The airbag warning lamp illuminates, as a bulb check, when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on.
The lamp extinguishes after 6 seconds.
If the lamp illuminates again, after the bulb check or while driving, there is a fault with the airbag system. Seek qualified assistance as soon as possible.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) (YELLOW)
If the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and brake warning lamps illuminate at the same time, do not drive the vehicle until the fault is rectified. The braking system may not be functioning correctly, which may, in turn, lead to a loss of control, potentially causing an accident. Seek qualified assistance immediately.
The ABS warning lamp illuminates briefly, as a bulb check, when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on.
If the lamp remains on, or illuminates while driving, there is a fault with the ABS system. Drive with care, avoiding heavy brake pedal application. Seek qualified assistance urgently.
BRAKE (YELLOW)
The brake warning lamp illuminates briefly, as a bulb check, when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on.
If the lamp illuminates yellow after starting the engine, or while driving, suspect worn brake pads or a fault with the braking system. The vehicle can still be driven with care. Seek qualified assistance urgently.
CHECK ENGINE (YELLOW)
The check engine warning lamp illuminates when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on.
The lamp remains illuminated until the engine starts. If the lamp illuminates when the engine is running, an emissions-related fault has been detected. The vehicle remains safe to drive with the lamp illuminated, although qualified assistance should be sought as soon as possible.
With the lamp illuminated, the vehicle may enter limp-home mode. Limp-home mode reduces vehicle performance to safeguard against any further damage to the vehicle. See LIMP-HOME MODE.
If the check engine warning lamp flashes when the engine is running, reduce the vehicle’s speed as soon as it is safe to do so. Seek qualified assistance immediately.
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) (YELLOW)
The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) warning lamp illuminates yellow to warn the driver that the level of DEF is starting to run low.
The warning lamp also illuminates yellow if the incorrect fluid has been added to the system, or if there is a fault with the system.
The instrument panel also displays a warning message. Follow the on-screen messages, if safe to do so.
DRIVER CONDITION MONITOR (YELLOW)
The driver condition monitor warning lamp illuminates yellow when the driver condition monitor system determines that the driver is presenting signs of high fatigue levels.
The instrument panel also displays a warning message.
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) (YELLOW)
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) lamp flashes when the system is active.
If there is a fault with the system, it remains illuminated and the instrument panel displays a warning message.
The vehicle can still be driven, but without DSC assistance. Seek qualified assistance as soon as possible.
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) OFF (YELLOW)
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) OFF warning lamp illuminates when the system is switched off.
The lamp is accompanied by a chime and a confirmation message in the instrument panel.
EXHAUST FILTER (YELLOW)
The exhaust filter warning lamp illuminates yellow when the filter has failed to regenerate and is starting to become full.
The instrument panel also displays a warning message. Follow the on-screen messages, if safe to do so.
EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE (YELLOW)
The external temperature lamp illuminates when the external temperature is low enough that ice may be present on the road.
GENERAL WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGE (YELLOW)
The general warning and information message lamp illuminates when a non-critical warning message, or an information message, is available in the instrument panel.
GLOW PLUGS (YELLOW)
The glow plug lamp illuminates yellow when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on, to indicate that the glow plugs are active.
LOW FUEL WARNING (YELLOW)
The low fuel warning lamp illuminates yellow when the fuel level is low. Refuel at the earliest opportunity.
The arrow shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is located.
POWER STEERING FAULT (YELLOW)
The power steering lamp illuminates when there is a fault in the system. The vehicle can still be driven with care. Stop the vehicle at a safe place as soon as possible and carry out an ignition cycle. If the warning lamp remains illuminated after an ignition cycle, contact a retailer/authorised repairer.
REAR FOG LIGHTS (YELLOW)
The rear fog lights indicator lamp illuminates yellow when the rear fog lights are switched on.
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (YELLOW)
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) lamp illuminates yellow to warn that one or more tyres are significantly under-inflated.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, when safe to do so. Check the tyre pressures. Inflate to the recommended pressure.
The lamp flashes to indicate a system fault.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVE (GREEN)
The adaptive cruise control lamp illuminates when the adaptive cruise control feature is active.
ADAPTIVE SPEED LIMITER (GREEN)
The adaptive speed limiter lamp illuminates when the adaptive speed limiter feature is switched on.
ALL TERRAIN PROGRESS CONTROL (ATPC) (GREEN)
The All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) lamp illuminates to confirm that the ATPC system is enabled.
AUTO STOP/START (GREEN)
The auto stop/start lamp illuminates when the engine is shut down by the auto stop/start system.
Other warnings normally associated with an engine shutdown do not illuminate during an engine shutdown by the auto stop/start system.
BRAKE HOLD (GREEN)
The brake hold lamp illuminates when a brake hold function is activated.
CHARGING STATUS (GREEN)
The charging status lamp illuminates green and flashes to indicate that the vehicle is charging.
The lamp constantly illuminates when the vehicle is fully charged.
CRUISE CONTROL (GREEN)
The cruise control lamp illuminates green when cruise control is active.
DIPPED BEAM (GREEN)
The dipped beam lamp illuminates when the dipped beam headlights are switched on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS (GREEN)
The appropriate direction indicator lamp, left or right, flashes when the direction indicators are operated.
ECO COACH PEDAL NOT PRESSED (GREEN)
The ECO coach pedal not pressed lamp illuminates green to advise the driver when it is possible to lift off of the accelerator pedal.
ECO COACH PEDAL PRESSED (GREEN)
The ECO coach lamp illuminates green when the feature is active.
EXHAUST FILTER (GREEN)
The exhaust filter lamp briefly illuminates green when a successful filter regeneration process has been carried out.
FOLLOW MODE (GREEN)
The follow mode lamp illuminates green when the adaptive cruise control system is in follow mode.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS (GREEN)
The front fog lights lamp illuminates when the front fog lights are switched on.
GEARSHIFT (GREEN)
The warning indicator is only a guide. The driver is responsible for operating the vehicle in an appropriate manner for the prevailing conditions at all times. Failure to do so may result in an accident, potentially leading to serious injury or death.
The gearshift indicator lamp illuminates briefly at the recommended gear change point (up-shift).
The gearshift indicator lamp does not illuminate while cruise control is active and is not being overridden by pressing the accelerator pedal.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC) (GREEN)
The Hill Descent Control (HDC) lamp illuminates continuously when the HDC system is selected and HDC operating conditions are met.
If the lamp flashes, HDC has been selected, but the operating conditions are not being met or HDC fade-out is occurring.
LANE KEEP ASSIST (GREEN)
The green lane keep assist warning lamp illuminates if the feature is enabled and the system is tracking the lanes.
LOW RANGE (GREEN)
The low range lamp illuminates when low range is selected.
SIDE LIGHTS (GREEN)
The side lights lamp illuminates when the side lights are switched on.
SPEED LIMITER (GREEN)
The speed limiter lamp illuminates when the speed limiter feature is active.
STEERING ASSIST ACTIVE (GREEN)
The steering assist active lamp illuminates green when the feature is active.
TRAILER DIRECTION INDICATORS (GREEN)
The trailer direction indicator lamp illuminates, as a bulb check, when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on. The lamp extinguishes when the engine is started.
If a trailer is attached, the warning lamp flashes in conjunction with the direction indicator warning lamp. If the lamp fails to flash, the direction indicator bulb on the trailer may be faulty.
If a connected trailer is fitted with LED lights, the bulb check may not be performed.
AUTO HIGH BEAM (BLUE)
The high beam assist lamp illuminates blue when either the Auto High Beam Assist (AHBA) or Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) features have activated the high beam headlights.
HIGH BEAM (BLUE)
The high beam lamp illuminates when the high beam headlights are switched on or flashed.
TIMED CHARGING (BLUE)
The timed charging lamp illuminates and flashes to indicate that a timed charging event is scheduled.
STEERING ASSIST NOT ACTIVE (GREY)
The steering assist not active lamp illuminates grey when the feature is not active.
AUTO HIGH BEAM (WHITE)
The high beam assist lamp illuminates white when either the Auto High Beam Assist (AHBA) or Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) features are active.
AUTO LIGHTS (WHITE)
The auto lights warning lamp illuminates white when the vehicle’s exterior lights are operating in auto mode.
AUTO STOP/START INHIBIT (WHITE)
The auto stop/start inhibit lamp illuminates when the auto stop/start system is active but a vehicle system requires the engine to run.
AUTO STOP/START OFF (WHITE)
The auto stop/start OFF lamp illuminates white when the auto stop/start system is switched off.
CHARGING STATUS (WHITE)
The charging status lamp illuminates white and flashes to indicate the vehicle is connected to an external charger and the charging process is initiating, or if charging is paused.
DRIVER CONDITION MONITOR (WHITE)
The driver condition monitor warning lamp illuminates white when the driver condition monitor system determines the driver is presenting signs of fatigue.
The lamp is accompanied by a message in the instrument panel.
LOW TRACTION LAUNCH (WHITE)
The low traction launch lamp illuminates white to confirm that the low traction launch system is active.
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LIGHT LOAD (WHITE)
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light load lamp illuminates to confirm that the TPMS Light load setting is selected. The lamp illuminates briefly, when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on, and the TPMS Light load is selected.