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1. 120 km/h warning light (amber)Speed above 120 km/h
2. 2H indicator (white)Two-wheel drive high
3. 4H four-wheel drive indicator (amber)Four-wheel drive engaged
4. ABS text (amber)ABS fault
5. ABS warningABS fault
6. ACC adapting to road courseACC adapting to bends
7. ACC braking insufficientACC not braking enough
8. ACC junction adaptationACC adapting for junction
9. ACC not available (amber, car and gauge)Adaptive cruise control not available
10. ACC onAdaptive cruise control (ACC) is activated (shown neutral, not green).
11. ACC ready indicator (white)ACC on, not set
12. ACC regulating, no vehicle ahead (green outline car)Adaptive cruise control is regulating and no vehicle is detected ahead, so it holds the…
13. ACC regulating, no vehicle ahead (white outline car)White version: adaptive cruise control is regulating and no vehicle is detected ahead…
14. ACC regulating, vehicle ahead (green solid car)Adaptive cruise control is regulating and a vehicle ahead has been detected; it keeps…
15. ACC regulating, vehicle ahead (white solid car)White version: adaptive cruise control is regulating and has detected a vehicle ahead…
16. ACC roundabout adaptationACC adapting for roundabout
17. ACC set with target (green)ACC set, vehicle detected
18. ACC set, no target detected (green)ACC set, no vehicle detected
19. ACC speed limit adaptationACC adapting to speed limit
20. ACC unavailableLights up with the amber triangle when adaptive cruise control (ACC) is unavailable.
21. ASL main indication (white)Speed limiter on
22. ASL set indication (green)Speed limit set
23. AUTO HOLD status indicator (white)AUTO HOLD standby
24. AUTOHOLD active indicator light (green)AUTOHOLD holding the brakes
25. AVH standby indicator (grey)Automatic vehicle hold on standby
26. AWD warning light (amber)AWD system warning
27. Active Cruise Control warningActive Cruise Control: take over
28. Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go indicatorActive Cruise Control with Stop&Go on
29. Active emergency braking (amber)Lit: the system is deactivated or has a fault, and a message is shown; check the reason…
30. Active emergency braking unavailableActive emergency braking fault or unavailable
31. Active roll stabilization fault (amber)Active roll stabilization switched off
32. AdBlue (amber drop over exhaust)AdBlue low
33. AdBlue (text over waves)AdBlue range and SCR alerts
34. AdBlue empty (red)AdBlue empty, car will not start
35. AdBlue fault (amber)AdBlue fault or wrong fluid
36. AdBlue fault (red)AdBlue fault, car cannot be started
37. AdBlue fault (white, wrench)AdBlue system fault
38. AdBlue fault, text (amber)AdBlue system fault
39. AdBlue fault, text (red)AdBlue system fault, urgent
40. AdBlue level low (white bottle)Lights white when the AdBlue level is low; refill when convenient.
41. AdBlue level low, bottle (amber)AdBlue level low (amber)
42. AdBlue level low, bottle (red)AdBlue level low (red)
43. AdBlue low (amber)AdBlue level low
44. AdBlue low (white)Audi's AdBlue symbols drop the text because a message accompanies them.
45. AdBlue low (white, text)AdBlue is the urea fluid the diesel exhaust cleaning (SCR) system needs.
46. AdBlue low, text (amber)AdBlue level low
47. AdBlue refill needed, text (red)AdBlue must be topped up
48. AdBlue system fault wrench (amber)AdBlue system fault (wrench lamp, yellow)
49. AdBlue system fault wrench (red)AdBlue system fault (wrench lamp, red)
50. AdBlue system fault, bottle (amber)AdBlue system fault (amber)
51. AdBlue system fault, bottle (red)AdBlue system fault (red)
52. AdBlue warningAdBlue level or system
53. Adaptive chassis control fault (amber shock absorber)Lights yellow when the adaptive chassis control (DCC) has a fault.
54. Adaptive cruise control (ACC) indicator (amber)ACC problem
55. Adaptive cruise control (ACC) indicator (green)ACC operating
56. Adaptive cruise control (car and dial)Adaptive cruise control indicator: grey when the function is selected.
57. Adaptive cruise control active (green)ACC controlling speed
58. Adaptive cruise control following distance (white)Shows the gap to the vehicle ahead that adaptive cruise control will keep.
59. Adaptive cruise control indicator (blue)ACC activated
60. Adaptive cruise control indicator (grey)ACC activated, not in standby
61. Adaptive cruise control indicator (white)ACC standby
62. Adaptive headlamp fault (amber)There is a malfunction in the adaptive or cornering headlamp system, which swivels the…
63. Advanced lane keep assist active (green steering wheel)Lights green when advanced lane keep assist is active and ready.
64. Advanced lane keep assist fault (amber steering wheel)Lights yellow when there is a fault in the advanced lane keep assist system.
65. Advanced lane keep assist paused (grey steering wheel)Lights grey when advanced lane keep assist is paused because a system limitation has…
66. Air bag warning light (seated occupant, red)Air bag system fault
67. Air bag/seat belt pretensioner warning light (red)Airbag/pretensioner malfunction
68. Airbag (seated belted passenger, red)Airbag safety
69. Airbag / belt tensioner fault (amber seated occupant)Airbag or belt tensioner fault
70. Airbag / restraint system warning (amber)Airbag or restraint system fault
71. Airbag fault (AIR BAG)A text version of the airbag warning used by some European makers.
72. Airbag fault warningAirbag system fault
73. Airbag system (red figure with oval airbag)Lights up briefly when the vehicle is ready: readiness check of the airbag system and…
74. Airbag warningAirbag fault
75. Airbag warning (seated figure)Airbag fault
76. Airbags (amber seated figure and circle)Airbag or pretensioner fault
77. All-wheel drive faultThe all-wheel drive has a malfunction.
78. Anti-theft system warning lamp (red)No valid key detected
79. Audi pre sense collision warning (red)Collision danger
80. Audi pre sense fault (amber)Audi pre sense has a problem.
81. Audi pre sense warningpre sense limited or unavailable
82. Audi side assist fault (amber)The Audi side assist shows a car inside a mirror.
83. Audi side assist unavailable (white)Audi side assist fault or unavailable
84. Auto Hold activeAuto Hold holding the car
85. Auto Hold readyAuto Hold is activated and prepared to intervene.
86. Auto Hold switched on (grey AUTO HOLD)The lamp on the instrument cluster lights up grey when the Auto Hold function is…
87. Auto Lane Change both ways (green)Auto Lane Change in both directions available
88. Auto Lane Change left (green)Auto Lane Change to the left available
89. Auto Lane Change right (green)Auto Lane Change to the right available
90. Auto Lane Change unavailable (grey)Auto Lane Change not available
91. Auto Start/Stop faultStop/Start system fault
92. Auto start/stop off (white)Start/stop system switched off
93. Automatic Hold (AUTO H)Automatic Hold active
94. Automatic brake hold operating (A and HOLD, green)The green Automatic brake hold indicator light lights when the Automatic brake hold…
95. Automatic brake hold standby (A and HOLD, white)Automatic brake hold on standby
96. Automatic brake hold system indicator (green)Automatic brake hold on
97. Automatic headlamp dimmer indicatorAutomatic headlamp dimming active
98. Automatic headlight dipping (green)Automatic dipping on
99. Automatic headlight dipping fault (amber)Automatic dipping fault
100. Automatic high beam enabled (white)Automatic high beam switched on
101. Automatic high beam on (A, blue)Automatic high beam active
102. Automatic high beam standby (A, grey)Automatic high beam on standby
103. Automatic hold active, A (green)Automatic hold on
104. Automatic main beamShows that the automatic main beam headlight function is in use.
105. Automatic transaxle warning light (amber)Transmission problem
106. Automatic wiping (green)Automatic wiping on
107. Auxiliary heating onAuxiliary heating/ventilation on
108. Axle locker fault indicator (amber)Indicates that a front and/or rear axle locker fault has been detected.
109. Bad weather light (green cloud, rain and lamp)The green light shows that the bad weather light is switched on.
110. Bad weather lightsBad weather lights on
111. Battery / charging warning (amber)Battery or charging warning
112. Blind spot monitoring indicator (green)Blind spot first-level alarm
113. Bluetooth phone connected (white)Phone connected via Bluetooth
114. Bonnet not closedBonnet not secured
115. Brake indicator with BRAKE text (amber)Brake booster fault
116. Brake indicator with BRAKE text (red)Brake system fault or low brake fluid
117. Brake overheating (amber)Brakes running hot
118. Brake overheating (red)Brakes overheated
119. Brake pad wear warningBrake pads worn
120. Brake pedal warning (outlined foot, arrow down)The light comes on to indicate that the brake pedal needs to be pressed.
121. Brake system fault (amber)Parking brake or brake booster fault (amber)
122. Brake system fault (red circle with exclamation mark)Brake pads are worn or there is a fault in the brake system.
123. Brake system warning (amber BRAKE)Brake system fault (amber)
124. Brake system warning (circled ! with spanner)Regenerative or electronic brake system fault
125. Brake warning (BRAKE)Brake system fault
126. CRUISE text (green)Cruise control engaged
127. Car will not drive off automatically (green)Car will not move off by itself
128. Central warning (amber triangle)Warning (amber central warning)
129. Central warning (red triangle)Draws attention to an urgent message shown with it; on its own it does not identify a…
130. Charging / battery warningBattery not charging
131. Charging cable connectedOn the electric 208, this red light stays on with the ignition on while the charging…
132. Check engine light (amber)Engine or emissions problem
133. Check fuel capFuel cap loose
134. Check fuel cap (text)The fuel cap may be loose.
135. Check owner's handbookCheck the owner's handbook
136. Child safety lock fault (white)Child safety lock malfunction
137. Child safety lock fault (white, child in circle)Child safety lock malfunction
138. Climate preconditioning unavailable (white)Preconditioning cannot heat or is unavailable
139. Cold battery (solid blue snowflake)Battery energy limited by cold
140. Collision Risk Alert / Active Safety BrakeCollision alert and emergency braking
141. Collision risk system issue (amber triangle and cars)Collision risk system unavailable
142. Collision risk warning (red car)The red car symbol warns of a risk of collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist or…
143. Combustion engine only (white)Driving on the combustion engine
144. Comfort driving modeComfort mode
145. Comfort driving profile (white curved road)Shown when the Comfort driving profile has been selected with the driving profile…
146. Congestion assist (amber)Congestion detected by traffic jam assist
147. Coolant temperature (blue)Coolant temperature normal (blue or green)
148. Coolant temperature warning (red)Engine overheating (orange or red)
149. Critical system failure message icon (red)Stop driving when safe
150. Cruise control (green dial with marker)The system is switched on and maintains the speed that has been set.
151. Cruise control active (green dial, hollow arrow)Cruise control is switched on and is controlling the speed.
152. Cruise control active (green gauge with arrow)Cruise control switched on and regulating
153. Cruise control faultThe cruise control system is unavailable.
154. Cruise control fault (amber)Cruise control fault (yellow)
155. Cruise control fault warning light (amber)The cruise control system is not functioning properly and service is required.
156. Cruise control indicatorCruise control set
157. Cruise control indicator (blue)Cruise control active
158. Cruise control indicator (white)Cruise control standby
159. Cruise control on (white dial, hollow arrow)Cruise control on, not regulating
160. Cruise control ready (white)Cruise control ready, no speed set
161. Cruise control ready indicator (grey)Cruise control on, not set
162. Cruise control ready indicator (white)Cruise control on, not set
163. Cruise control switched on, not regulating (grey gauge with arrow)Cruise control switched on, regulation not active
164. Cruise main indication (white)Cruise control on
165. Cruise set indication (green)Cruise speed set
166. Cruise/speed limit system malfunction indicatorCruise or speed limit fault
167. Curve speed adaptation (green)Speed being adjusted for a curve
168. DSC/ASR (amber car with skid tracks)Stability control active or faulty
169. DSC/ASR off (amber car, OFF)Stability control switched off
170. DSC/TCS off lamp (front-view car)Stability/traction control off
171. DSC/TCS warning lamp (front-view car)Stability/traction control failed or operating
172. DTC text (amber)Traction control fault or switched off
173. Daytime running light indicatorDaytime running lights on
174. Daytime running lights / sidelights light (green)Lit steadily: the daytime running lights are on when light is adequate, or the…
175. Daytime running lights indicatorDaytime running lights on
176. Deep discharge of the high-voltage battery (red charging station)The lamp lights up red and a message is displayed.
177. Diesel particulate filter (DPF) warningDiesel particulate filter needs service
178. Diesel particulate filter indicator light (amber)Particulate filter full
179. Dipped headlights indicatorDipped headlights on
180. Direction indicators (green outline arrows)Indicators on
181. Distance warning (amber)Warns that the gap to the vehicle ahead is shrinking, or that the distance warning…
182. Distance warning (red)A vehicle or obstacle ahead is too close or being approached too quickly.
183. Door openDoor open or not latched
184. Door open (red)Door or tailgate open
185. Door open warning light (top view, four doors, red)Comes on when a door is ajar or open and not fully closed.
186. Door open warning light (white)Door(s) open
187. Door or trunk open (top view with seats, red)Lights red when a door, the rear trunk or the front trunk is open.
188. Door status (car from above)Door or opening open
189. Door(s) open (outline car)Door or boot open
190. Doors locked (white)The doors are locked and cannot be opened normally.
191. Drive power / powertrain warningPowertrain fault
192. Driver Attention Warning (amber eye)Distraction detection off or faulty
193. Driver alertness failure (coffee cup, amber)Intelligent Driver Alertness malfunction
194. Driver alertness warning (coffee cup, white)Intelligent Driver Alertness operating
195. Driver assistance systems restrictedDriver assistance restricted
196. Driver attention and fatigue warning faultDriver attention warning fault
197. Driver attention monitor stage 1 (white eye with !)Driver attention monitor warning, stage 1
198. Driver attention monitor stage 2 and 3 (red eye with !)Driver attention monitor warning, stages 2 and 3
199. Driver distraction warningThe distraction detection system thinks you are being distracted from the road, for…
200. Driver distraction warning (white)Driver distraction warning or system unavailable
201. Driver monitoring (white)Driver monitoring: take a break or system unavailable
202. Driver's door lock faultDoor lock or latch fault
203. Drowsiness alert warning light (red)Comes on with a beep when the camera detects driver drowsiness above 65 km/h, depending…
204. Drowsiness detected warning light (white)Driver drowsiness has been detected: take a break.
205. Drowsiness monitor limited or unavailable (amber coffee cup)Drowsiness monitor availability restricted or unavailable
206. Drowsiness monitor warning level 1 (white coffee cup)Drowsiness monitor warning, level 1 and time-related information
207. Drowsiness monitor warning level 2 and 3 (red coffee cup)Drowsiness monitor warning, levels 2 and 3
208. Drowsy driver system fault light (amber)The Drowsy Driver Detected system is not operating correctly and requires service.
209. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)Stability control intervening
210. Dynamic steering adjusting (white)Dynamic steering correcting or re-initialising
211. ECO drive mode indicator (boxed ECO)ECO drive mode selected
212. ECO mode (text)ECO mode on
213. EPC warningElectronic Power Control fault
214. ESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks)ESC/TCS regulating or ESC fault
215. ESC / TCS off (amber solid car, OFF)TCS off, ESC Sport or ESC off
216. ESC OFF text (amber)Stability control switched off
217. ESC and traction control (outline car)Lights amber when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.
218. ESC and traction control unavailable (outline car, OFF)Lights amber to show that the electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control…
219. ESC switched offStability control switched off or restricted
220. ESP indicatorESP active or faulty
221. EV charging fault (red)Charging problem
222. EV charging problem (amber)There is a problem with charging, from a badly connected cable to a fault in the charger.
223. EV mode not available (crossed out)Electric-only driving cannot be selected because the required conditions are not met.
224. EV mode on (green)EV mode active
225. EV mode unavailable (white)Shown in white or grey, the EV mode light means electric-only driving is not available…
226. Eco driving modeEco mode
227. Eco driving profile (white road and trees)Shown when the Eco driving profile has been selected with the driving profile selector.
228. Economical mode (white eco)Shown while driving when the car is running in an economical mode, such as with Active…
229. Electric drive fault (amber open coupe with !)Electric motor or high-voltage battery fault
230. Electric drive system fault (red)A fault in the electric drive system (motor, inverter, high-voltage battery, charging or…
231. Electric drive system warning (amber)One of the electric drive systems reports a problem, much like a check-engine light on a…
232. Electric mode (EV text)Shown when only the electric motor and the traction battery are moving the vehicle.
233. Electric mode not available (E in a slashed circle)The indicator lamp lights up white.
234. Electric motor faultLights red when there is a fault in the electrotechnical system linked to the electric…
235. Electric parking brake fault (amber P with !)Lights orange and steady with the message "Parking brake fault": the electric parking…
236. Electric parking brake indicator (red)Electric parking brake applied
237. Electric parking brake warning light (amber)Electric parking brake malfunction
238. Electric power steering (EPS) system indicator (amber)EPS problem
239. Electric power steering fault light (red)Indicates a fault with the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system.
240. Electric power steering warning (wheel and !)Electric Power Steering malfunction
241. Electric system malfunction (red car with !)Electric motor or traction battery fault
242. Electronic Parking Brake warning (EPB text)Electronic Parking Brake malfunction
243. Electronic parking brake fault (amber)A fault in the electronic parking brake.
244. Electronic steering lock fault (amber)The electronic steering lock, part of the start and immobiliser system, has a fault.
245. Electronic steering lock fault (red)The electronic steering lock, part of the start and immobiliser system, has a fault.
246. Electronic throttle control warning light (red)Electronic throttle control problem
247. Electrotechnical system fault (car with !)Lights red when there is a fault in the electrical assembly: contact an approved dealer…
248. Electrotechnical system temperatureElectrical assembly too hot
249. Emergency Assist active with lane guidanceEmergency Assist regulating with lane guidance
250. Emergency Assist interveningLights up red while Emergency Assist is intervening.
251. Emergency Assist unavailable (amber)Emergency Assist is unavailable or works only partly.
252. Emergency assist (white)Emergency assist working
253. Emergency assist fault (white)Emergency assist malfunction
254. Emergency assist fault, SOS (amber)In amber, the emergency assist system has a fault.
255. Emergency assist fault, heart (amber)Audi emergency assist brings the car to a halt when it detects no driver activity.
256. Emergency call fault (SOS)Emergency call limited or unavailable
257. Emergency call fault (red SOS and handset)Emergency call system problem
258. Emergency steering warning (cars, star and wheel)Forward/Side Safety off, disabled or faulty
259. Emissions warningEmissions problem
260. Engine electronics fault (CHECK)An emissions-related electronic engine system has a fault.
261. Engine electronics fault, car with ! (amber)A fault has been found in the engine electronics.
262. Engine management warningEngine fault detected
263. Engine oil level (MIN)Check engine oil level
264. Engine oil level / oil pressure warningEngine oil low
265. Engine oil level sensor / oil too high (amber)Oil level sensor fault / oil level too high
266. Engine oil pressure (red oil can)Engine oil pressure fault
267. Engine oil sensor warningOil pressure dangerously low
268. Engine oil system (amber oil can)Engine oil system fault
269. Engine outline (amber)Emission control system fault
270. Engine self-diagnosis (amber thin outline engine)Engine or emissions fault
271. Engine speed limited (amber)Lit yellow: engine speed has been limited to stop the engine overheating.
272. Engine standby (Stop and Start active)Engine on standby
273. Engine standby unavailableLights green to show that engine standby by the Stop and Start function is not available.
274. Engine start system fault (amber)There is a fault in the electronic start system.
275. Engine start system fault (red)The electronic start system has a fault.
276. Engine start system fault, key and lock (amber)There is a fault in the electronics of the start system.
277. Engine start system fault, key and lock (red)The electronics of the start system have a fault.
278. Engine stopEngine has stopped
279. Exhaust / emissions fault (amber solid engine)Exhaust system fault
280. Exit Warning faultExit Warning unavailable
281. Extended Traffic Jam Assistant (ASSIST PLUS)Extended Traffic Jam Assistant active
282. Exterior light faultA lamp has failed or there is a problem in the lighting system.
283. External sound fault (amber)External sound system fault
284. Fatigue detection faultFatigue detection unavailable
285. Fatigue driving indicatorDriver fatigue reminder
286. Fiat Code / break-in warning light (car with padlock)Fiat Code system failure or break-in attempt
287. Fog light indicatorFog lights on
288. Foot on the brakePress the brake pedal
289. Foot on the clutch indicatorLit steadily: Stop & Start change to START mode refused because the clutch pedal is not…
290. Forward Safety warning (cars and collision star)Forward Safety off, disabled or faulty
291. Forward collision assist system indicatorForward collision assist disabled, faulty or operating
292. Forward collision warning (red solid car)Lights up: a risk of collision has been detected; increased awareness is needed.
293. Forward collision warning OFF light (amber)This indicator light shows that Forward Collision Warning is off.
294. Freewheel activeLights green to show that the freewheel function is active.
295. Front Assist activatingFront Assist is being activated and is not yet available.
296. Front Assist collision warning (red)Collision warning (Front Assist)
297. Front Assist collision warning, car between lanes (red)Front Assist warns of an acute risk of collision with a red light and a chime.
298. Front Assist offFront Assist switched off
299. Front Assist off (amber, OFF)Front Assist switched off
300. Front Assist starting up (amber)Front Assist starting up (yellow)
301. Front Assist starting up (white)Front Assist is starting up and is not, or only partly, available while this is shown.
302. Front Assist unavailableLights up with the amber triangle when Front Assist is unavailable.
303. Front and rear axle lock indicator (amber)Axle lock status
304. Front fog light indicator (green, bold)Front fog lights on
305. Front passenger airbag OFFPassenger airbag deactivated
306. Front passenger airbag ONPassenger airbag active
307. Frost warningThe outside temperature is close to freezing, about 4 °C (40 °F) or lower, so roads may…
308. Fuel in engine oil (amber thermometer)Fuel has got into the engine oil
309. Fuel level sensor failure light (amber)There is a fuel level sensor failure.
310. Fuel reserve (amber outline pump)Fuel almost empty
311. Fuel tank system faultSomething in the fuel tank system has failed, such as the charcoal canister, purge…
312. Gear change indicator (lever with triangle)Shift down
313. Gear change indicator (shift up)Advises the driver to change to a higher gear.
314. Gearbox fault (amber solid gear with !)Gearbox or clutch problem
315. Gearbox warning (amber)There is a problem with how the transmission works or with its control.
316. Glow plug warningGlow plugs need checking
317. Gradient ahead (green)A slope is coming up; the display shows its expected grade as a percentage.
318. HDC indicatorHill descent control
319. Hands off steering wheel (solid hands)Hands off the steering wheel
320. Headlamp fault warningHeadlight not working
321. Headlamp indicatorHeadlights on
322. Headlamp levelling faultThe automatic headlamp levelling is not working, so the beams may not adjust to the…
323. Headlight system malfunction (amber)Headlight system problem
324. High Beam Assist indicatorHigh Beam Assist active
325. High Beam Assist indicator (lamp with AUTO)High Beam Assist active
326. High Beam Control / ALH warning light (amber)HBC / ALH malfunction
327. High beam (five lines, blue)High beam on, automatic high beam off
328. High beam assist (green, A in lamp)High beam assist on
329. High beam assist on, AUTO (blue)High beam assist active
330. High beam indicatorHigh beams in use
331. High beams (blue outline lamp)The blue light shows that the high beams are switched on.
332. High engine coolant temperature warning light (red)Engine overheating
333. High voltage insulation warning light (level 1)High voltage insulation reduced
334. High voltage insulation warning light (level 2)High voltage insulation seriously reduced
335. High-voltage battery charge low (amber)The main high-voltage battery of the electric or plug-in hybrid drive is running low: it…
336. Highway Lane Change Assist indicator (lanes with arrows)Highway Lane Change Assist status
337. Hill Descent Control active (green)Lit green while Hill Descent Control is active.
338. Hill descent assistGrey: hill descent assist is activated.
339. Hill descent control indicator (white)Solid: Hill Descent Control is armed; it is only available in 4WD Low and below 30 mph…
340. Hill descent control paused (grey)Lights grey and steady when Hill Assist Descent Control is switched on but paused…
341. Hill hold assist fault (amber)Hill assist fault or off
342. Hold the steering wheel (amber)The steering assistance has not detected your hands on the wheel, or is near its…
343. Hood open warning light (SUV side view, red)Comes on when the hood is ajar or open and not fully closed.
344. Hybrid automatic mode (white)Hybrid operation is set to automatic mode.
345. Hybrid automatic mode with navigation (white)Hybrid auto mode using navigation
346. Hybrid system service warning light (red)Hybrid system needs service
347. Immobilizer indicator (car with key)Key detected or immobilizer problem
348. Inattentive Driving indicator (coffee cup)Driver Attention Warning off, faulty or break advised
349. Individual driving modeIndividual mode
350. Individual driving profile (white road and star)Shown when the Individual driving profile, with your own settings, has been selected.
351. Information (amber i in a rounded square)Problem in a vehicle system
352. Information lightInformation message
353. Inspection neededOrange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; this light is…
354. Intelligent Speed Limit Assist indicator (circle with dashes)Intelligent Speed Limit Assist off or faulty
355. Intelligent speed limiter indicator (blue)Intelligent speed limiter active
356. Intelligent speed limiter indicator (white)Intelligent speed limiter standby
357. Intersection / collision warningCollision imminent
358. Intersection ahead (green)An intersection is coming up, so you can ease off the accelerator early.
359. KEY warning indication (amber)Keyless system malfunction
360. KEY warning light (red)Key system fault or key not detected
361. Key battery lowThe battery in the remote key is low or flat, so the key may not be detected.
362. Key not detectedThe car cannot detect the key: it may be missing or its battery flat.
363. Key not detected (KESSY)Cars with KESSY keyless system.
364. Key not detected (white car and padlock)Vehicle key not detected
365. Key not detected (white)The car does not detect the electronic key, so keyless starting will not work.
366. Key not recognisedEither the key is not being detected, or its remote battery is getting weak; the message…
367. LAS & LDWS warning indication (amber)Lane-keep system malfunction
368. Lane Assist active (green lane lines)Lane Assist is active and ready to steer, with both lane markings detected.
369. Lane Assist active (green solid car)Lane Assist is switched on and ready to intervene (symbol used on some instrument…
370. Lane Assist faultLane Assist has a fault.
371. Lane Assist intervening (amber lane lines)Lane Assist or Emergency Assist intervening
372. Lane Assist intervening (amber solid car)Lane Assist or Emergency Assist intervening
373. Lane Assist offLights up amber when Lane Assist is deactivated.
374. Lane Assist passive (grey car between lane marks)Lane departure warning passive, not available for guidance
375. Lane Centring activeLane Centring status
376. Lane Change Assist indicatorLane Change Assist engaged
377. Lane Safety indicator (car between solid lanes)Lane Safety / Lane Keeping Assist status
378. Lane Tracing Assist warning (orange)Lane Tracing Assist malfunction
379. Lane assist on (green car between lanes)Lane assist on and operating
380. Lane assist ready, left line (green)Lane departure warning ready
381. Lane assist ready, right line (green)Lane departure warning ready
382. Lane assist, left line (white)Lane assist on, not ready (left)
383. Lane assist, right line (white)Lane assist on, not ready (right)
384. Lane departure warningLeaving the lane
385. Lane departure warning indicatorLane departure warning standby or active
386. Lane departure warning light (white)Flashing with a beep: a lane line is being crossed; steer back.
387. Lane departure warning or Travel Assist not available (lane marks, gauge and !)This one symbol is listed for two meanings: the lane departure warning is not available…
388. Lane guidance, left (red)Lane assist steering back (left side)
389. Lane guidance, right (red)Lane assist steering back (right side)
390. Lane keeping aid, no markings (grey road)Lane keeping aid on, no markings detected
391. Lane keeping assist (amber outline car)Orange.
392. Lane keeping assist system indicatorLane keeping fault, off or active
393. Lane keeping not ready (white)A steady white version of the lane-markings-with-arrows light shows that lane keeping is…
394. Lane keeping off (white, Off)Lane keeping switched off
395. Lane positioning assist (amber hands on wheel)Lane positioning assist fault
396. Lane positioning assist active (green)Lane positioning assist operating
397. Laser light on (blue)Laser light active
398. Left turn signal indicatorFlashes while the left turn signal is on.
399. Light / rain sensor faultLight or rain sensor fault
400. Light Assist high beam onBlue: Light Assist has automatically switched on the high beam.
401. Light Assist readyLight Assist on
402. Lights off reminderLights not switched on
403. Loose fuel filler cap light (amber)The fuel filler cap is loose.
404. Loose wheel check (amber)The system is assessing whether a wheel is loose.
405. Loose wheel warning (red)A wheel may be loose, detected through the ABS sensors.
406. Low battery chargeBattery charge low
407. Low beam (five lines, green)Low beam headlights on
408. Low coolant warningCoolant level low
409. Low fuel indicator (amber)Comes on when the fuel reserve is low, about 5.3 litres (1.17 Imp gal) remaining: refuel…
410. Low fuel level (amber pump with hose)Fuel reserve
411. Low fuel level, matrix displayFuel reserve (matrix panel)
412. Low fuel warningFuel low
413. Low fuel warning (solid pump)Fuel in reserve range
414. Low fuel warning lampWhen the remaining fuel in the tank is too low, the light lights up or flashes; try to…
415. Low fuel warning light with filler arrow (amber)Comes on when about 9.0 L of fuel remains.
416. Low outside temperature warningBlue snowflake: the outside temperature is low.
417. Low tyre pressure (TPMS)Tyre pressure low
418. Low tyre pressure (amber outline tyre)Tyre under-inflation
419. Low washer fluid warningWasher fluid low
420. Main beam (blue outline lamp)Main beam on
421. Main beam (blue thin outline lamp)Main beam on
422. Major engine fault (red engine with !)Lights red and steady (combustion-engine and mild-hybrid models), together with the STOP…
423. Malfunction indicator lamp (amber)Emissions or electric vehicle system problem
424. Maneuver assist (white)Maneuver assist helps when parking: sensors watch the areas in front, behind and beside…
425. Maneuver assist deactivated (white)Maneuver assist temporarily deactivated
426. Maneuver assist fault (amber)Shown in amber, this means the maneuver assist has a fault.
427. Manual speed limiter (LIM)Speed limiter on
428. Manual speed limiter indicator (blue)Manual speed limiter active
429. Manual speed limiter indicator (white)Manual speed limiter standby
430. Max Regeneration indicator (green)Max Regeneration on
431. Max Regeneration indicator (white)Max Regeneration not ready
432. Maximum coolant temperature, matrix displayCoolant temperature too high (matrix panel)
433. Minor engine fault (amber engine with !)Lights orange and steady when the engine self-diagnosis has found a minor fault.
434. Night Vision warningNight Vision hazard detected
435. Night vision assist (white)Night vision assist status
436. Night vision fault (amber)Night vision assist malfunction
437. Night vision: animal (red)Possible collision with an animal
438. Night vision: pedestrian (red)Possible collision with a pedestrian
439. Normal driving modeNormal mode
440. Normal driving profile (white lane lines)Shown when the Normal driving profile has been selected with the driving profile selector.
441. OFF-ROAD mode indicator (4X4 LOCK)Lights up in orange on the instrument panel to show that OFF-ROAD mode is activated.
442. OK indicatorVehicle ready to drive
443. OLED tail lights out (white)OLED tail lights failed
444. Off Road+ indicator (amber)Off Road+ active
445. Off-Road Traction Assist indicator light (amber)Off-Road Traction Assist on
446. Offroad Individual profile (white mountain and star)Offroad Individual driving profile
447. Offroad driving modeOffroad mode
448. Offroad driving profile (white mountain)Shown when the Offroad driving profile has been selected with the driving profile…
449. Oil sensor fault (SENSOR)Oil level sensor fault
450. Oil temperature warning light (red)High oil temperature
451. Outside temperature (ice) warningRisk of ice
452. Owner's manual reference (white)See the owner's manual
453. PARK BRAKE text (white)Parking brake applied or slope too steep
454. Park Pilot faultPark Pilot unavailable
455. Park assist (steering) malfunction (white)Park steering assist malfunction
456. Park assist malfunction (white)Audi uses this white parking symbol to show a malfunction of the parking aid, which…
457. Park assist off (white, OFF)Park assist switched off
458. Park assist on (green)Park assist active
459. Park distance control fault (amber)Parking sensor system fault
460. Parking assist off (amber)Parking assist deactivated
461. Parking brake (PARK)Another form of the parking brake light.
462. Parking brake (white)Parking brake applied or slope too steep
463. Parking brake and brake fluid warning (BRAKE text)Parking brake applied or brake fluid low
464. Parking brake applied (P)Normally shows that the parking brake is on.
465. Parking brake automatic functions offAutomatic parking brake off
466. Parking brake fault (amber P)Parking brake electrical issue
467. Parking brake warningParking brake fault
468. Parking brake with PARK text below (red)Parking brake applied
469. Parking sensors (P, arcs and cone)Orange.
470. Parking/headlights on indicator (green)Parking lights or headlights on
471. Particle filter (amber filter with dots)Particle filter nearly full
472. Particle filter warning (dotted filter)Particle filter clogged or saturated
473. Particulate filter (GPF) indicatorParticulate filter full
474. Particulate filter (amber filter box)Particulate filter clogged
475. Passenger airbag OFF (crossed airbag, 2)Passenger airbag deactivated
476. Passenger airbag ON (child seat crossed out)Passenger airbag active
477. Passenger airbag offLights up (in the overhead panel) when the front passenger airbag is deactivated.
478. Passenger airbag onLights up for 65 seconds after the ignition is switched on to confirm that the front…
479. Passenger seat belt not fastened (white)Passenger not buckled up
480. Pedestrian horn faultLights amber, with the message 'Failure Outside sound', when there is a fault in the…
481. Pedestrian horn fault lightLit steadily (hybrid or electric): a fault has been detected in the pedestrian horn.
482. Pedestrian safety alert fault (amber)Pedestrian safety alert not working
483. Pedestrian warningPedestrian on the road ahead
484. Pedestrian warning (red person between road lines)The light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: a collision with a person is imminent.
485. Phone battery level (white)Phone battery charge level
486. Plug status fault warning light (red)Charging plug or charging fault
487. Plug status indicator (green)Charging plug connected
488. Plugged in, not charging (white plug)Charging process indicator: plugged in, not charging
489. Pop-up hood not available (white)Pop-up hood unavailable
490. Power limited (turtle)Drive power has been reduced, so the car accelerates less, typically because the…
491. Power steering failure warning light (red)Lit steadily: power steering failure.
492. Power steering malfunction light (amber)Comes on or flashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
493. Power steering warning (thin wheel)Power steering fault
494. Power system indicator (amber)Hybrid system problem
495. Power top fault (amber)Convertible top system fault
496. Powertrain fault warning lightTurns on if the powertrain fails, either steady at ignition or during driving.
497. Predictive efficiency assist active (green)Audi's predictive efficiency assist is switched on and working.
498. Press brake pedal (foot on pedal)Press the brake pedal
499. Press the brake pedal (green)Lit green: press the brake pedal, for example to start the engine.
500. Proactive occupant protection activeProactive occupant protection intervening
501. READY (green)Ready to drive
502. READY indicatorVehicle ready to drive
503. READY indicator (green, bold)Ready to drive
504. Race driving profile (white two flags)Shown when the Race driving profile has been selected with the driving profile selector.
505. Rain sensor active (white)The white symbol shows that the rain sensor is active.
506. Range calculation failure (amber charging station)Failure in the range calculation
507. Ready indicator (READY in green box)System ready
508. Rear Traffic Alert braking (amber)Rear Traffic Alert has braked the car automatically because of crossing traffic while…
509. Rear Traffic Alert faultRear Traffic Alert unavailable
510. Rear Traffic Alert obstacle (red)Rear Traffic Alert: obstacle behind
511. Rear axle lock indicator (amber)Rear axle locked
512. Rear cross traffic alert (amber)When the car is in reverse, this system warns of vehicles coming from either side behind…
513. Rear driving assistance system indicatorRear driving assistance off or faulty
514. Rear fog light indicatorRear fog light on
515. Rear seat belt buckled (green seated figure with seat)Seat belt reminder for rear seats
516. Rear seat belt fastened (green)A rear passenger has been detected and their seat belt is buckled.
517. Rear seat belt warning lightRear seat belt not fastened
518. Rear seat unoccupied (white)Part of the check of all seats and belts: this rear seat is empty, so there is no…
519. Rear spoiler fault (amber)The automatic rear spoiler may not extend at speed.
520. Rear spoiler fault (red)Rear spoiler fault, slow down
521. Reduced performance (amber turtle)The amber turtle symbol means the car's performance is reduced.
522. Reduced power (amber tortoise)Lights yellow when the high-voltage battery charge is low and only reduced power is…
523. Regenerative braking limitedShown in green when regenerative braking is limited.
524. Rest recommended (white)Suggests taking a break after a long time at the wheel, usually together with a chime…
525. Right turn signal indicatorFlashes while the right turn signal is on.
526. Road sign display faultRoad sign display unavailable
527. Road sign display settings warningRoad sign warning setting not compliant
528. Road signs recognitionRoad sign recognition fault
529. Roundabout ahead (green)A roundabout is coming up, so easing off the accelerator now will save fuel.
530. SCR system fault (amber AdBlue bottle and spanner)SCR system fault, engine start blocked soon (yellow)
531. SCR system fault (red AdBlue bottle and spanner)SCR system fault, engine start disabled (red)
532. SCR system fault (white AdBlue bottle and spanner)White first stage of an exhaust aftertreatment (SCR) fault, or non-standard AdBlue.
533. SERV 4WD warning light (amber)4WD system fault
534. SRS warning (red seated figure and airbag)Airbag or restraint system fault
535. STOP warning (text in rounded frame)Urgent stop
536. Safe distance warningToo close to vehicle ahead
537. Safety warning lightVehicle system fault
538. Seat backrest not latchedA folding seat backrest is not latched in position; a message says which seat.
539. Seat belt reminderSeat belt not fastened
540. Seat belt reminder (red outline figure)Seat belt not worn
541. Seat belt reminder (red seated figure with seat)Flashes or lights up: the driver or front passenger seat belt is not buckled.
542. Seat belt reminder (red thin outline figure)Seat belt not fastened
543. Seat belt warning (seat outline)Seat belt not fastened
544. Security / immobiliser warningImmobiliser or security system
545. Selec-Speed Control indicator (white)Selec-Speed Control active
546. Select mode indication (amber)Sport mode selected
547. Service Stop/Start system light (amber)Stop/Start system fault
548. Service adaptive cruise control light (amber)Adaptive cruise control needs service
549. Service due (white double spanner)A service is due: an oil change service, an inspection or both, as shown in the service…
550. Service due soon (solid spanner)Shown on the instrument panel when the ignition is switched on.
551. Service forward collision warning light (amber)Forward collision warning fault
552. Service needed (SERVICE)Service due
553. Service overdue (flashing spanner)When the ignition is switched on, the service spanner flashes and then stays on: the…
554. Service reminder (spanner)Service due
555. Service vehicle soon (amber solid spanner)Lights briefly when the ignition is switched on.
556. Service warning (amber spanner)Orange.
557. Service warning (spanner in rounded frame)Vehicle fault, see dealer
558. Side Assist faultSide Assist unavailable
559. Side Assist fault (amber)Lights yellow together with the yellow central warning light when the lane change system…
560. Side lights and dipped beam indicator (two lamps facing outward)Side lights and dipped beam headlights / Follow Me Home
561. Side lights on (Renault)Lights green when the side lights are switched on with the lighting ring.
562. Smart key warning lightKey not detected or key battery low
563. Snowflake, horizontal arm (white)Snow driving profile
564. Snowflake, vertical arm (white)Outside temperature below +4°C
565. Soft top trouble (white)Soft top problem
566. Speed Limit Assist (ASSIST)Speed Limit Assist active
567. Speed adapted to road layout (white)Predictive cruise control is adjusting speed to the road ahead, such as bends.
568. Speed limit sign speed indicatorRecognised speed limit
569. Speed limit sign with ancillary informationSpeed sign has ancillary information
570. Speed limit unit MPH (green)Speed limit shown in miles per hour
571. Speed limit unit km/h (green)Speed limit shown in kilometres per hour
572. Speed limit unit km/h (red ring)Speed adapted to speed limit
573. Speed limit unit mph, lower case (green)Speed limit shown in miles per hour
574. Speed limiter (dial)Speed limiter indicator: grey when the speed limiter is selected and white once a limit…
575. Speed limiter (green LIM)Manual Speed Limiter
576. Speed limiter active (LIM)Lit green: the speed limiter is regulating the car's speed; the set limit is shown in…
577. Speed limiter active (green gauge with LIM)Speed limiter switched on and active
578. Speed limiter active (white, LIM beside gauge)White version: the speed limiter is switched on and regulating.
579. Speed limiter faultThe speed limiter has a fault and does not work.
580. Speed limiter not active (grey gauge with LIM)Speed limiter switched on, regulation not active
581. Speed limiter on (LIM)The speed limiter is activated (shown neutral, not green).
582. Speed override warning light (red mph)Speed override in Turtle Mode
583. Speed stored / limiter on (green speedometer)Cruise speed stored or speed limiter on
584. Speed warning (MPH, white)Set speed limit exceeded
585. Speed warning (amber)Set speed warning exceeded
586. Sport differential warning (amber)Sport differential overheated or faulty
587. Sport driving modeSport mode
588. Sport driving profile (white flag over road)Shown when the Sport driving profile has been selected with the driving profile selector.
589. Stability system (amber car with skid tracks)Stability system intervening or faulty
590. Stability system off (amber car, skid tracks, OFF)Stability system switched off
591. Start-stop active (green)Start-stop status
592. Start-stop engine offThe START-STOP system has automatically switched off the engine.
593. Steering Assist indicator (green)Steering Assist active (green)
594. Steering Assistant warning (red)Steering Assistant not keeping you in lane (red)
595. Steering defect (amber wheel with !)The control lamp lights up or flashes yellow: the steering is stiffer or reacts more…
596. Steering fault (amber heavy wheel with !)Steering fault (yellow)
597. Steering fault (amber)Power steering reduced / steering lock (amber)
598. Steering fault (red)Serious steering fault
599. Steering lock / steering fault warningSteering column needs service
600. Stop & Start (green A)Engine in STOP mode
601. Stop & Start off (amber A, OFF)Stop & Start off or faulty
602. Stop/Start active indicator (green)Stop/Start Autostop
603. Suspension / ride height warningSuspension or ride height fault
604. Suspension control fault (amber)In amber this symbol points to a problem in the electronically controlled suspension…
605. Suspension fault (shock absorber)Suspension system fault
606. Suspension fault (spring and damper, amber)Suspension system fault
607. Sway bar fault warning light (amber)Sway bar disconnect fault
608. Sway bar indicator (amber)Front sway bar disconnected
609. Swing gate open warning light (red)Comes on when the swing gate (rear door) is open.
610. System fault (red car with !)Vehicle system fault
611. TCS OFF indicator light (amber)Traction control switched off
612. TPMS text (amber)Tyre pressure monitoring not working
613. Tail lights / parking lights indicatorTail lights on
614. Take over and brake (red foot on pedal)Take over and be ready to brake (ACC)
615. Take over steering (red)Take over steering immediately
616. Take over steering (red)Take over steering now
617. Take over steering (white hands on wheel)Lights white with a message when Travel Assist asks you to take over the steering.
618. Take over steering (white)You have let go of the steering wheel.
619. Take over steering now (red hands on wheel)Take over steering immediately
620. Torque limited warning light (red turtle)Acceleration is limited because of reduced performance of the engine or electric motor.
621. Tortoise mode (amber outline tortoise)Critical charge, power limited
622. Tow bar not securedThe tow bar is not secured.
623. Traction battery charging (white)The white symbol shows that the traction battery is charging.
624. Traction battery faultLights red, together with the spanner warning light, when there is a fault in the…
625. Traction battery maintaining charge (white)Traction battery holding charge
626. Traction battery overheating / faultOn the electric 208, lights red and steady together with the STOP warning, a message and…
627. Traction battery seriously discharged lightStays on when the power (traction) battery is seriously discharged.
628. Traction control warningTraction lost
629. Traffic Sign Recognition OFF (crossed sign, white)Traffic Sign Recognition switched off
630. Traffic Sign Recognition failure (crossed sign, amber)Traffic Sign Recognition malfunction
631. Traffic jam assist indicator (blue)Traffic jam assist activated
632. Traffic jam assist indicator (white)Traffic jam assist standby
633. Traffic sign recognition fault (white)Traffic signs not recognized
634. Traffic sign recognition fault light (amber)Indicates a fault in the Traffic Sign Recognition system.
635. Trailer mode (blue caravan)Trailer mode active
636. Trailer turn signal indicatorFlashes with the turn signals when a trailer is connected.
637. Trailer turn signals (solid arrows with 1)Trailer turn signal indicator
638. Transmission fault (white)Transmission problem
639. Transmission fault warningOrange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; the…
640. Transmission temperature warning light (red)High transmission temperature
641. Travel Assist activeGreen: Travel Assist is activated, with speed control and adaptive lane guidance in…
642. Travel Assist active (green, lanes and gauge)Lit green when Travel Assist is active, with adaptive cruise control and adaptive lane…
643. Travel Assist faultTravel Assist has a fault.
644. Travel Assist unavailable (amber)Travel Assist not available
645. Travel Assist, lane guidance passive (green and white)Travel Assist with lane guidance passive
646. Turn signal indicatorTurn signal on
647. Vehicle Hold (H in circle, grey)Vehicle Hold applying the brakes
648. Vehicle charging (green plug)Charging process indicator: charging
649. Vehicle secured, P (green)Vehicle secured by the brakes
650. Vehicle security light (red dot)Security system arming/armed
651. Vehicle sound fault (amber car with speaker)The warning lamp lights up yellow with the message that pedestrians cannot hear the…
652. Warning triangle (amber)Warning message in the display
653. Washer fluid low (amber, with fluid waves)Lights yellow when the windscreen washer fluid level is too low.
654. Water in fuel filter warningWater in diesel fuel filter
655. Wiper faultThe windscreen wipers are not working.
656. Wiper fault (amber)Lights up amber when there is a fault in the windscreen wipers.
657. Wrench indicator light (amber)Oil replacement due
658. e-Pedal Step OFF indicator (e-Pedal OFF text, grey)The e-Pedal Step indicator in the vehicle information display shows the status of the…
659. e-Pedal Step ON indicator (e-Pedal text, blue)The e-Pedal Step indicator in the vehicle information display shows the status of the…
660. eCall SOS indicator (amber)eCall capabilities limited
661. eCall SOS indicator (green)eCall in progress
662. eCall SOS indicator (red)eCall failed
663. i-ELOOP warning indication (amber)i-ELOOP malfunction
664. pre sense fault (white, circle with star)pre sense malfunction
665. pre sense fault (white, dashed circle)pre sense malfunction