Dashboard Warning Lights
What each light means, how urgent it is and what to do. Lights are shown as they look when lit; the colour is always written too.
Not sure which light it is?Pick the colour and the shape you see. The light finder narrows it down in two steps.
Open the light finderAll warning lights
ABS Warning LightAmberAdaptive Cruise ControlGreenAdaptive Headlight WarningAmberAdBlue / DEF WarningAmberAirbag Warning LightRedAuto HoldGreenAutomatic High BeamGreenBattery Charging Warning LightRedBlind Spot Monitor WarningAmberBonnet Open WarningRedBoot Open WarningRedBrake Pad Wear WarningAmberBrake System Warning LightRedBulb Failure WarningAmberCharging Cable ConnectedAmberCheck Engine LightAmberCollision Warning / Emergency BrakingAmberCruise Control IndicatorGreenDiesel Particulate Filter LightAmberDoor Open WarningRedDriver Attention WarningAmberEngine Temperature Warning LightRedEV Mode IndicatorGreenFour-wheel Drive WarningAmberFront Fog Light IndicatorGreenFrost Warning (Snowflake)AmberGlow Plug Light (Diesel)AmberHigh Beam IndicatorBlueHill Descent ControlGreenHybrid / EV System WarningRedImmobiliser / Key WarningAmberKey Battery LowAmberLane Assist LightAmberLow Beam IndicatorGreenLow Fuel Warning LightAmberLow Oil Level WarningAmberLow Traction Battery ChargeAmberLow Washer Fluid WarningAmberMaster Warning LightRedOil Pressure Warning LightRedParking Brake LightRedParking Sensor WarningAmberPower Steering Warning LightAmberReady Indicator (Hybrid / EV)GreenRear Fog Light IndicatorAmberReduced Power Warning (Turtle)AmberSeat Belt ReminderRedService Due IndicatorAmberSidelights / Position LightsGreenStability Control LightAmberStability Control OffAmberStart-stop IndicatorGreenSuspension WarningAmberTransmission Warning LightAmberTurn Signal IndicatorGreenTyre Pressure Warning LightAmberWater In Fuel WarningAmber
What the colour tells you
RedStop when it is safeA serious fault or a safety issue. Check before driving on.
AmberHave it checked soonSomething needs attention. You can usually drive carefully to a workshop.
Green / blueInformation onlyA system is switched on, such as main beam or cruise control.