Unknown Dash Light

[MindyMark]

Just curious but does anyone know what the dash light that looks like two circles is supposed to be? It's not mentioned in the owners manual so I'm guessing it's not used, just curious if anyone knew what it was originally intended for.

 

[MindyMark]

Here is an image of the light. 2nd row, 2nd from the right.

 

[steve]

Glowplugs for diesel engines

The glowplug light will illuminate when the glowplugs are operating. This is normally prior to startup on a cold engine. If the engine is struggling to start from cold and the lamp does not illuminate when the ignition is first switched on then there could be a fault with the glowplug system.

On some manufacturer's systems the glowplug lamp has further functionality and if permanently illuminated or flashing then this indicates a diesel fuel injection fault.

A third function on some VAG vehicles is when lit in conjunction with the diesel particulate filter warning lamp indicates the condition of the filter.

 

[MindyMark]

I knew it looked familiar. I'm guessing the dash is shared with the F-250 somewhat, or was there maybe an idea of making a Navigator with a diesel that never materialized?

 

[driller]

I knew it looked familiar. I'm guessing the dash is shared with the F-250 somewhat, or was there maybe an idea of making a Navigator with a diesel that never materialized?

More than likely, the warning lamp cluster is shared with the Expedition since it was a similar platform offering a diesel engine.