Dashboard warning lights: what each one means
Warning lights follow a simple color code. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon, green and blue are just information. Pick the symbol you see.
Red: stop safely
- Oil pressureStop safely
- Engine overheatingStop safely
- Brake systemStop safely
- Battery / chargingStop safely
- Check engine (flashing)Stop safely
- Transmission temperatureStop safely
- Airbag (SRS)Get it checked soon
- Power steeringGet it checked soon
- Seat beltInformation
- Door openInformation
- Parking brakeInformation
Amber: get it checked soon
- EPCReduced engine powerStop safely
- Hybrid / EV systemStop safely
- Check engineGet it checked soon
- Tire pressure (TPMS)Get it checked soon
- ABSGet it checked soon
- OFFTraction control offGet it checked soon
- Low fuelGet it checked soon
- Glow plugs (diesel)Get it checked soon
- Diesel particulate filterGet it checked soon
- DEF / AdBlueGet it checked soon
- Brake pad wearGet it checked soon
- Collision warning / auto brakingGet it checked soon
- Traction / stability controlInformation
- Washer fluid lowInformation
- Bulb outInformation
- Service dueInformation
- Ice warningInformation
- Key fob battery / key not detectedInformation
- Lane assistInformation
- Rear fog lightInformation