Warning light identification
One of the latest additions to the Chery lineup in South Africa is the Tiggo Cross. The Cross is not a replacement for the Tiggo 4 Pro but a light stepping stone between the 4 and 7 Pro models. All the Tiggo models have TFT displays in the dashboard for infotainment and driver binnacle, offering drivers a brilliant digital experience. The warning lights may no longer be separate luminous globes, but the symbols used are an international standard and are used on all cars.
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If you get a warning light on your Chery Tiggo Cross digital dash and are unsure what it is indicating, we can help. Below, we will cover the most common alert symbols and what they point to, but if you see one that is not covered, we highly advise you to consult your owner's manual or take your Cross to your nearest Chery dealership. All of the alerts below will either be in hues of red or yellow and may differ from model to model.
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Yellow triangle with an exclamation point
This is the main warning light that lets you know that an alert error has been logged and will be illuminated until you acknowledge that you have seen it. It logs every alert and stores them in the vehicle's ECU.
Petrol pump
This alert lets you know that you are running low on fuel or that there is a problem with the vehicle's fuel delivery system.
Crossed out person
This alert lets you know the driver or passengers have not buckled their seatbelts. It may come as a single indicator, or the vehicle may have a layout that shows which seatbelt is unbuckled.
Floating key
This floating key indicates a thermometer and alerts you if the vehicle's coolant level is too hot. Some vehicles will have colour-changing versions indicating if the coolant is below freezing. In most cases, this warns you that the car is overheating or the cooling system is malfunctioning.
Wheel spinning car
This alert will go off if the traction control system is deactivated or actively functioning. It prevents the car from losing traction or allows the driver to actively break traction.
ABS circle
This alert will go off if the anti-lock braking system is malfunctioning or will flash rapidly if it is actively preventing the brakes from locking up under heavy braking.
Circle with an exclamation point or P
This alert will illuminate if the handbrake is activated or if there is a problem with the brakes. If you release the handbrake, electrical or manual, this alert should disappear. If it does not, there is a problem with the braking system, and you should not drive the car at all.
Battery
This warning light will come on if there is a problem with the car's battery or if there is a problem with the car's charging system.
Engine
This warning light will illuminate if there is a problem with the car's sensor array that controls the engine (ECU). If this light stays illuminated there is a sensor malfunction and the engine will not run properly.
Oil Can
Sadly, if this warning light comes on and stays on, it is too late. It means that the engine's oil level is below operating levels, and you are running low on oil. You risk serious engine damage if you continue operating the engine without checking and refilling oil.
U-shape with an exclamation point
This alert will come on if one or more of your car's tyres run below operating pressure. It could indicate a puncture or an underinflated wheel.
