Jaecoo 7 warning lights and messages
Each warning below is restated from the Jaecoo 7 owner's manual, with how urgent it is. Where owners report a known fault behind a warning, we link to it.
| Warning | What it means | How urgent | Known fault |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning | Brake fluid is low or the brake system has a fault. The manual says to have it inspected immediately. | Stop safely now | – |
| High coolant temperature warning | The engine is overheating. Stop somewhere safe, let it idle for a few minutes, switch off and call a dealer. | Stop safely now | – |
| Low engine oil pressure warning | Oil pressure is too low. Stop somewhere safe and contact a dealer straight away. | Stop safely now | – |
| Engine malfunction (check engine) light | The engine management system has found a fault. The manual says to have it inspected immediately. | Drive on, get it checked | – |
| EPC malfunction light | A fault in the electronic engine control system. The manual says to have it inspected immediately. | Drive on, get it checked | – |
| Transmission malfunction light | The gearbox system has a fault. The manual says to have it inspected immediately. | Drive on, get it checked | gearbox warning message |
| ABS malfunction light | The anti-lock braking system has a fault. The manual says to drive gently to a dealer for inspection. | Drive on, get it checked | ABS and stability control warning |
| ESP light (steady) | Steady: the stability control system has a fault. Flashing while driving: the system is working, which is normal. | Drive on, get it checked | ABS and stability control warning |
| Airbag (SRS) malfunction light | The airbag system has a fault. Have it inspected as soon as possible. | Drive on, get it checked | – |
| EPS malfunction light | The electric power steering system has a fault. | Drive on, get it checked | – |
| Charging system light | If it stays on with the engine running, or does not light at all when the power is switched on, the charging system has a fault. | Drive on, get it checked | 12V battery going flat |
| Electronic parking brake (EPB) malfunction light | The electronic parking brake has a fault. A flashing EPB light during sudden braking is normal; flashing at other times is not. Drive gently to a dealer. | Drive on, get it checked | – |
| AUTO HOLD malfunction light | The automatic hold function has a fault. Drive gently to a dealer. | Drive on, get it checked | – |
| Tyre pressure (TPMS) light | A tyre is low or hot. Check the pressures; if they are correct, the monitoring system itself has a fault. | Drive on, get it checked | – |
| Adaptive cruise control fault light | Adaptive cruise control is unavailable because of a fault. Have it checked as soon as possible. | Drive on, get it checked | radar and driver-assist warnings |
| Lane departure warning or emergency lane keeping fault light | One of the lane-keeping aids has a fault and is not working. | Drive on, get it checked | radar and driver-assist warnings |
| Blind spot monitoring fault light | Blind spot monitoring has a fault and is not working. | Drive on, get it checked | – |
| Hill descent malfunction light | Hill descent control has a fault. Drive gently to a dealer. | Drive on, get it checked | – |
| Petrol particulate filter (PPF) malfunction light | The particulate filter system has a fault. Have it inspected as soon as possible. | Drive on, get it checked | – |
| Stop-start light (flashing) | Flashing: the stop-start system has a fault. Steady: stop-start is simply not available at the moment. | Drive on, get it checked | – |
| Intelligent headlight (IHC) malfunction light | Automatic high-beam control has a fault. | Drive on, get it checked | – |
| Safety warning light | A general light meaning one of the car's systems has a fault; look for a message on the display and have it inspected. | Drive on, get it checked | – |
| Maintenance light | A service is due. | Information | – |
| Petrol particulate filter (PPF) full | The filter needs to clean itself; the manual says to drive at higher speed to clear it. | Information | – |
| Steering angle initialisation incomplete | The power steering has not finished calibrating. | Information | – |
| Engine warming up | The coolant is still cold; the light goes out when the engine is warm. | Information | – |
| Low fuel / low washer fluid | Refuel, or top up the washer fluid, soon. | Information | – |
| Seat belt reminder | A front or rear seat belt is not fastened. | Information | – |
Source: Jaecoo 7 owner's manual, UK petrol edition (version T1EJRHDOM25ENUK01, July 2025), section 2-2. Restated in our own words; the manual is the authority.
Last updated 12 November 2026.