Many people tend to just ignore warning or indicator lights when they appear on their dash board displays, unless it leads to an MOT Test failure! However, some are much more important than others and if the fault is left unchecked it could lead to serious damage to your vehicle. To help you decide upon a course of action we have put together a helpful guide highlighting what each symbol means.
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Electronic parking brake applied (illuminates red)
Electronic parking brake warning (flashes red)
Electronic parking brake warning (flashes red)
Manual parking brake / clutch fluid level warning (illuminates red)
Manual parking brake / clutch fluid level warning (illuminates red)
Continuous Damping Control (CDC) fault warning
Electronic stability Control (ESC) not ready
Following distance indicator
Hold mode on
Interactive Driving System (IDS) fault warning
Mountain mode on
Sport mode on
Sport mode on
Vehicle ready to be driven
Vehicle ready to be driven
Winter mode on
Charging system warning (illuminates red)
Immobiliser system fault warning (flashes yellow / illuminates red)
Immobiliser system fault warning (flashes yellow / illuminates red)
Open & start system fault warning
Engine / Transmission electronics warning
Engine / Transmission electronics warning
Engine / Transmission electronics warning
Engine coolant temperature warning (illuminates red)
Engine coolant temperature warning (illuminates red)
Engine coolant temperature warning (illuminates red)
Engine oil pressure warning (illuminates red)
Low coolant level warning
Stop engine warning (illuminates red)
Failure of turn signal light or fuse (rapid flashing)
"Door open' warning (illuminates red)
"Door open' warning (illuminates red)
"Door open' warning (illuminates red)
"Door open' warning (illuminates red)
"Door open' warning (illuminates red)
"Door open' warning (illuminates red)
Bonnet open (illuminates red)
Detected traffic signs
Electric side step activated / fault warning
Tailgate / boot open (illuminates red)
Tailgate / boot open (illuminates red)
Airbag and belt tensioners system warning (illuminates red)
Driver's seat belt reminder (illuminates and flashes red)
Front passenger's seat belt reminder (illuminates or flashes red)
Initially buckled seat belt unbuckled whilst vehicle is moving (flashes red)
Rear seat belt reminder
Rear seat belt reminder
Rear seat belts unbuckled (illuminates red)
Seat occupancy recognition - child restraint detected
Seat occupancy recognition - child restraint detected
Power steering fault warning
Power steering fault warning
Power steering fault warning
Air suspension fault warning
Automatic transmission warning
Easytronic. transmission electronics fault
Easytronic. transmission electronics fault
Low washer fluid warning (illuminates yellow)
Speed limiter is on (illuminates yellow)
Speed limiter is on (illuminates yellow)
Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning (illuminates yellow)
Brake pads worn (illuminates yellow)
Electronic parking brake degraded performance (illuminates yellow)
Electronic parking brake degraded performance (illuminates yellow)
Descent Control System (DCS) fault (illuminates yellow)
Descent Control System (DCS) not ready (flashes yellow)
Distance no vehicle ahead too low (illuminates yellow)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) deactivated (illuminates yellow)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) deactivated (illuminates yellow)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) deactivated (illuminates yellow)
Electronic stability Control (ESC) engaged (illuminates yellow)
Electronic stability Control (ESC) engaged (illuminates yellow)
Electronic stability Control (ESC) engaged (illuminates yellow)
Electronic stability Control (ESC) Faults (illuminates yellow)
Electronic stability Control (ESC) Faults (illuminates yellow)
Hill Start assist (illuminates yellow)
Traction Control system deactivated (illuminates yellow)
Ultrasonic parking assist system fault warning (illuminates yellow)
Unintended lane change (flashes yellow)
Anti-theft alarm system activation without monitoring of passenger compartment and vehicle tilt (illuminates yellow)
Rear door lock isolator activated
‘Service Vehicle Soon" warning (illuminates yellow)
‘Service Vehicle Soon" warning (illuminates yellow)
‘Service Vehicle Soon" warning (illuminates yellow)
Emission control system fault catalylic converter could be damaged (flashes yellow)
Emission control system fault emission limits exceeded (illuminates yellow)
Engine oil change warning (illuminates yellow)
Engine oil change warning (illuminates yellow)
Engine oil change warning (illuminates yellow)
Fault in start stop system (illuminates yellow)
Fault in start stop system (illuminates yellow)
Low engine oil level warning (illuminates yellow)
Reduced engine power warning (illuminates yellow)
Water in diesel fuel filter warning (illuminates yellow)
Water in diesel fuel filter warning (illuminates yellow)
Water in diesel fuel filter warning (illuminates yellow)
Water in diesel fuel filter warning (illuminates yellow)
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is full (illuminates yellow)
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is full (illuminates yellow)
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is full (illuminates yellow)
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is full (illuminates yellow)
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) max level is reached (flashes yellow)
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) max level is reached (flashes yellow)
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) max level is reached (flashes yellow)
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) max level is reached (flashes yellow)
Further limitation of max speed up to prevention of restart (flashes yellow)
Max speed limited to 60mph with next restart (illuminates yellow)
Preheating activated
Preheating activated
Fault in fuel system (flashes yellow)
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately (flashes yellow)
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately (flashes yellow)
Level in tank is too low (illuminates yellow)
Level in tank is too low (illuminates yellow)
Level in tank is too low (illuminates yellow)
LPG system fault warning
Adaptive forward lighting fault (illuminates yellow)
Adaptive forward lighting switched to symmetrical low beam (flashes yellow)
Automatic headlight levelling system fault (illuminates yellow)
Bulb replacement warning (illuminates yellow)
Rear fog lights on (illuminates yellow)
Apply footbrake (illuminates yellow) Apply clutch (flashes yellow)
Apply footbrake (illuminates yellow) Apply clutch (flashes yellow)
Apply footbrake (illuminates yellow) Apply clutch (flashes yellow)
Generic warning, consult workshop (illuminates yellow)
Icy road warning
Front passenger airbag activated (illuminates yellow)
Front passenger airbag activated (illuminates yellow)
Front passenger airbag deactivated (illuminates yellow)
Front passenger airbag deactivated (illuminates yellow)
Power steering system failure (illuminates yellow with power steering disabled)
Power steering reduced due to overheating (illuminates yellow with reduced power steering)
Power steering system needs calibrated (illuminates yellow simultaneously)
Power steering system needs calibrated (illuminates yellow simultaneously)
Fault in tyre pressure monitoring system (flashes yellow)
Tyre pressure loss (illuminates yellow)
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system temporarily disabled (briefly flashes yellow)
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system fault (continuously flashes yellow)
Automatic mode
Easytronic. automatic mode enabled
Easytronic. Laden programme enabled
Neutral
Park position
Reverse Gear
Cruise control is activated (illuminates green)
Cruise control is activated (illuminates green)
Descent Control System (DCS) in operation (flashes green)
Descent Control System (DCS) ready for operation (illuminates green)
Lane departure switched on (illuminates green)
Vehicle detected ahead (illuminates green)
Automatic restart (flashes green)
Fuel economy mode switched on (illuminates green)
Daytime running light on
Front fog lights on (illuminates green)
Headlights on
High beam assist (illuminates green)
Sidelights on (illuminates green)
Turn signal / hazard warning light (illuminates or flashes green)
Trailer indicator (illuminates green)
Trailer indicator (illuminates green)
Rear seat belts buckled (illuminates green)
"Upshift recommended" warning (illuminates green)