Fiat Ducato – Dashboard warning lights guide

Also known as the brake system warning light, parking brake warning light or brake fluid warning light.

The brake warning light illuminates in red indicating that the handbrake is engaged. If the handbrake is fully released but the brake light remains lit, it indicates low brake fluid levels or if you are driving downhill for a long period of time.

If the ABS warning light is also illuminated, this signals that the braking system has malfunctioned and your brakes may not work properly

Can I still drive with my Brake car warning light on?

Pull over and stop as soon as it’s safe to do so - keep your speed low and avoid braking suddenly. If the light goes out after you stopped the vehicle there should be no problem. As brake pads wear, fluid levels fall but equally. If the problem persists please get in touch with Roadside assistance

Also know as ABS (Anti-lock Braking system) is an add-on safety system to the van’s regular brakes.

ABS helps to prevent the wheels from locking when under hard braking. If ABS fails, normal brakes are unaffected, though they operate without ABS. The most common cause for ABS warning light is a damaged wheel speed sensor. Diagnostics and fault code scanning should determine the malfunction.

Can I still drive with my ABS light on?

If the ABS light comes on by itself you should still have normal, unassisted braking, so it's safe to continue your journey – but keep your distance, take extra care, and get it checked as soon as possible.

If it comes on with the brake warning light , it could indicate that the brake system is failing and you should stop straight away and get in touch with roadside assistance.

Also known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

This warning light indicates a problem with traction control. If it’s flashing it means the ESP system is intervening – for example, if you’re driving on a slippery road. If the light stays constantly lit, it indicates a malfunction. The ESC / ASR system is reliant on wheel speed sensors and as these sensors are prone to damage

The ESP light will light up with the word ‘OFF’ if the system has been deactivated, in which case you may have inadvertently turned it off.

Can I still drive with my Electronic stability light on?

To check, try stopping and restarting the engine. If the light remains on after restarting get in touch with roadside assistance.

EBD Failure Warning

The simultaneous illumination of the brake warning light, ABS light and the ESC warning light mean that the EBD system is either unavailable or has malfunctioned. EBD stands for Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and is responsible for distributing brake force to individual wheels, helping to improve the van’s braking abilities.

Can I still drive with my EBD light on?

With an EBD failure, unstable braking may occur such as locked rear wheels or the van may swerve when braking. Drive cautiously since the vehicle’s brakes need to be serviced right away. If this light stays lit, please get in touch with roadside assistance.

Also known as the supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light.

When this light goes red it means that at least one element of the airbag safety system is not working correctly:

• Airbag module fault.
• Airbag crash sensors damaged often due to a collusion or water damage.
• Problems with seat belt / buckle.
• Airbag clock spring.
• Wiring under the seats dislodged.

Can I still drive with my Airbag light on?

If this light comes on please get in touch with roadside assistance.

Also known as the coolant temperature car warning light.

This light will come on when the engine is overheating. This could mean that coolant levels are running low, perhaps due to a leak in the system, or it could be a sign of a larger problem, like a head gasket failure.

Can I still drive with my engine overheating light on?

If this light is red you should stop straight away, as without enough coolant your engine will have irreparable damage.

Check that coolant levels are not below the MIN. mark on the reservoir tank. If topping up, allow time for the coolant to cool before removing the cap.

While you’re under the hood, have a look to see if there are any obvious leaks. If you can’t see any and the light goes off after topping up then you should be fine to continue your journey. If the light comes back on again after topping up please stop the vehicle and get in touch with roadside assistance.

Also known as the battery charge light or battery charging system light.

If this light comes on when you’re driving it indicates that the battery is not charging. This could be due to a problem with your car’s electrical system and it could have several causes, such as a faulty alternator, faulty battery, bad electrical connection or damaged cabling.

Can I still drive with my battery charging system light on?

Your car will run as normal until the battery is dead but once it is drained your vehicle will not start.

If you do run out of charge, get in touch with roadside assistance

Also known as the low engine oil or low oil pressure light.

The oil warning light comes on when either the oil temperature gets too high or the oil level or pressure is too low. If the oil is not lubricating the engine effectively it could lead to expensive or even irreparable engine damage, so it’s important to act quickly.

Can I still drive with my low engine oil light on?

When this light comes on you should stop as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Have a look for any obvious oil leaks under the car, and then check the oil levels, topping up if necessary.

If the oil levels are fine, then the oil pump may be faulty. In this case get in touch with Roadside assistance.

While you’re under the hood, have a look to see if there are any obvious leaks. If you can’t see any and the light goes off after topping up then you should be fine to continue your journey.

Also known as the EPS or EPAS warning light.

The steering wheel and exclamation mark indicate a problem with the power steering. Excessive usage of the steering when the vehicle is stationary, or leaving the steering on full lock while the engine is running can cause the power steering motor to overheat.

Can I drive with my EPS light on?

This is temporary and normal steering operation will resume once cooled. You can continue to drive but if the power steering system fails, you will notice that the car is harder to manoeuvre and you should take extra care.

If the light remains lit please get in touch with Roadside assistance.

Also known as the check engine or ECU warning light.

When the engine management light is illuminated it’s often accompanied by tell-tale signs that the engine is not working properly, such as a lack of power or stuttering as you press the accelerator.

This light could indicate a number of faults, from minor issues like a broken electrical sensor to a much larger mechanical issue, like a fault with your emission control system or catalytic converter.

How long can I drive with my check engine light on?

If the check engine light comes on you should get in touch with Roadside assistance.

The glow plugs light may remain lit for longer periods of time in cold conditions, but only a very short time in warm conditions. If the glow plug light remains constantly lit or flashes, it’s likely that the glow plugs and/or relay switch require replacement.

How long can I drive with my check engine light on?

Its safe to drive but the vehicle needs to be diagnosed ASAP, please get in touch with Roadside assistance. 

The diesel emissions additive (AdBlue warning light comes on when levels are low. AdBlue consumption depends on driving style. When the AdBlue light come son, top up with AdBlue fluid. The AdBlue cap is next to the fuel filler cap. Always to fill the tank with at least 5 litres of AdBlue.

How long can I drive with my check engine light on?

Its safe to drive but take care since the vehicle will not start when you run out of Adblue (same as with fuel)

Immobilizer warning

Also known as the anti-theft warning light.

This light should flash once when the ignition is set to MAR. If the warning light illuminates constantly, it indicates a possible failure in the engine immobilizer / anti-theft system. If the light consistently flashes with the engine running, it means the van is not protected by the engine immobilizer.

How long can I drive with my check engine light on?

It’s essential that the electronic key is operational so that the engine control module can communicate with the powertrain control module to deactivate the immobiliser. Each key has its own code stored. Please get in touch with Roadside assistance. 

It’s a generic warning where no dedicated alternative warning light is used. Certain versions of the Fiat Ducato may display an alternative warning light for the general fault . The general failure triangle warning light comes on due to the following:

• The fuel inertia cut-off switch is activated.
• Lights failure, including rear fog lamps, indicators, brake lights, number plate lights, side lights, daytime running lights, main beam, trailer directional indicators and trailer side lights.
• Airbag warning light failure.
• Rain sensor failure.
• Diesel filter sensor failure.
• Trailer connection failure.
• Audio system failure.
• Engine oil pressure sensor failure.
• Parking sensor failure. Certain versions of the Ducato may display the parking sensor warning light .
• Water in diesel fuel filter. Certain versions of the Ducato may display the water in fuel filter warning light .
• Engine oil level sensor failure.
• Insufficient engine oil level.
• Low engine oil pressure warning light failure.

Also known as the DPF or exhaust particulate filter warning light.

This light switches on constantly to alert the driver that filter system is blocked and requires elimination of trapped pollution particulates through regeneration process. This is usually done automatically but when the light comes on, the system requires driver input. On certain versions of the Fiat Ducato, an alternative DPF warning light  may be used.

Can I still drive with my DPF light on?

Drive at a speed of 60 km/h with the engine revs above 2000 rpm for about 15 minutes. When regeneration is complete, the warning light goes off. If the DPF warning light stays on, try the process again. Failing that, Please get in touch with Roadside assistance.

Also known as Brake pad wear warning light.

If this symbol shows up it means a sensor has detected your brake pads are too thin.

Can I drive with my brake pad light on?

This car warning light should come on before the brake pads become dangerously thin, it's sometimes possible to look at the brake pads for wear and tear. You may be able to see the outer pad by looking through the spokes of the wheel – the outer pad will be pressed against the brake disc. There should be at least 3mm of pad visible.

Keep your speed low and avoid braking suddenly, get in touch with Roadside assistance.

Tyre pressure monitoring systems let you know when the pressure falls. This could happen over time or it could be because of a puncture.

Can I still drive with my tire pressure light on?

Yes, but you should drive with extra care and aim to top up with air at the next opportunity. Low tire pressure can cause unsafe driving conditions so reduce your speed, and try to avoid braking suddenly or making any violent steering manoeuvres.

Most petrol stations and garages will have an air compressor you can use to check your tire pressure. Top up the air in the tires according to the vehicle manufacturer specification in your owner's manual.

If you have a flat tire, please get in touch with Roadside assistance.

This spanner warning light comes on when the van is due or close to scheduled maintenance.

Can I still drive with my tire pressure light on?

Yes, this is a just indicating that the service time is approaching, if the light is lit, please get in touch with Roadside assistance.