chapter 2 — you and your vehicle The control panel Number Indicator/Gauge Function 1 Speedometer  Shows the speed the vehicle is travelling. 2 Odometer Displays the distance that the vehicle has travelled since  manufacture. 3 Trip odometer  This can be set when you start on a trip to show you how far you  have travelled. 4 Fuel gauge Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. 5 Airbag warning light  Indicates that the vehicle is equipped with air bags. If it comes  on while driving, there may be a fault in the air bag system. Have  it checked by a mechanic. 6 Turn signal indicator  light Shows whether a turn signal is on. Both will flash when the hazard  lights are on. 7 Temperature gauge Shows the temperature of the engine coolant and whether the  engine is overheating. 8 Engine temperature  warning light Shows the temperature of the engine coolant and whether the  engine is overheating. 9 Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (r.p.m.) 10 Electronic stability  control warning light Indicates the vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability  control system. 11 Low tire pressure  warning light Comes on if one or more tires have low air pressure. 12 Alternator warning  light Shows whether the battery is charging. 13 Brake warning light Reminds you to release the parking brake before moving. If the  light comes on while using the foot brake, it means the brake  system is not working properly. Have it checked by a mechanic. 14 High beam indicator Usually a blue light that indicates the high beam headlights  are on. 15 Oil pressure warning  light Indicates the oil pressure in the engine. It does not tell you how  much oil is in the engine. 16 Seatbelt warning light Reminds you to fasten your seatbelt. 17 Check engine warning  light Indicates there is a possible fault in the engine. Have it checked  by a mechanic. 18 Anti‑lock braking  system warning light Indicates the vehicle is equipped with anti‑lock brakes. If the  light stays on after starting the car, there may be a fault in the  anti‑lock braking system. Have it checked by a mechanic. 19 Door ajar warning  light Indicates a door is not properly closed. 23