Mahindra XUV700 Dashboard Warning Lights
Mahindra is well known for building mechanically solid vehicles that, unfortunately, lack style and features. In the past few years, though, they have been upping their game, releasing stylish and technologically equipped cars. We check out the most common dashboard warning lights on the new XUV700 family SUV.
XUV700 warning lights
Mahindra has been on a charge these last few years, updating and upgrading its new lineup of premium family SUVs. Vehicles like the 3X0, XUV500 and large XUV700 have elevated the brand from a mechanically sound transporter to a desirable family vehicle.
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Tech and features have been improved exponentially, and the XUV700 gets a major digital update to the dashboard, which will feature the warning lights. If you see a warning light and are unsure what it is pointing to, we can help. These are the most common warning lights you will see on the dashboard of the Mahiondra XUV700
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Yellow triangle with an exclamation point
This leading warning light 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 the vehicle's fuel delivery system is malfunctioning.
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.
Car between two lines
This indicates that the vehicle's lane-keeping assist is active. This system will lightly tug on the steering wheel to keep you in your lane. If you leave your lane without indicating, it will vibrate, often accompanied by an audible alarm.
Floating key
This floating key indicates a thermometer and alerts you if the vehicle's coolant level is too hot. Some cars will have colour-changing versions indicating if the coolant is below freezing. This often warns you that the car is overheating or the cooling system is malfunctioning.
Wheel-spinning car
If the traction control system is deactivated or actively functioning, this alert will go off. It prevents the car from losing traction or allows the driver to break traction actively.
ABS circle
This alert will go off if the anti-lock braking system malfunctions or flashes rapidly, indicating that it actively prevents 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 it stays illuminated, the sensor malfunctions, and the engine will not run properly.
Oil Can
Sadly, it is too late if this warning light comes on and stays on. It means the engine's oil level is below operating levels, and you are running low on oil. You risk severe engine damage if you continue operating without checking and refilling oil.
U-shape with an exclamation point
This warning light points toward the TPMS, or Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. This alert will come if one or more of your car's tyres run below the operating pressure. It could indicate a puncture or an underinflated wheel.
A vehicle with a wrench
This warning light will come on when your vehicle is due for its on-time service, usually at the service intervals listed in the owner's manual. Failure to take the car for service may cause it to drop into limp mode until it is serviced and reset by a technician.
