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Instrument Lights Stay On In Key Position II

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Hi All, I have a Ford Fiesta 2011, currently at 4.5Km. I noticed that when I turn to ignition key to position II, all instrument lights turn on, then some of the instrument lights turn off while some of the lights stay on (Ignition warning, Oil Pressure warning, Power Steering warning, Engine warning - malfunction indicator lamp). If I start the engine (ignition key to position III, all the previously lit warning instrument lights turn off after about a second and stay off when I drive. What does this indicate? I'm a new driver and new to cars so any feedback would be nice. Also, I've read the manual and did not see what the key positions I and II are for, though based on experience I know what these does.

Thanks!
 
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mk7 said:
I is accessory, II is on.
The lights are supposed to do that. It's a quick way to check that the sensors are working. For example, Oil Pressure comes on because the vehicle is in the "on" position, but the motor is not running. There is no oil pressure if the motor is not running. Thus, the oil pressure warning light in illuminated. Once the motor is running, oil pressure is built, and the light goes off.
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That was a quick response. So it's basically the same thing for the rest of the warning lights indicated (Ignition warning, Power Steering warning, Engine warning - malfunction indicator lamp). Just want to make sure. :D

It's stated in the manual that if there are any malfunctions, the warning lamps turn on when the engine is running. But since I'm a newbie, just wanted to clear this up.
 
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