Dacia automotive symbols
Dacia: dashboard warning and indicator lights, vehicle controls and car-related marks.
Dacia red warning lights10
Red usually means a serious fault or a safety warning. Stop when it is safe and check the light's meaning before driving on.
Central warning (red triangle)9 meaningsCentral warning (red triangle)If it appears in red during driving and is accompanied by the urgent stop light, stop as soon as traffic conditions allow, switch off the engine and do not restart it. Call an approved dealer. Failing to follow this risks damaging the vehicle.Differs by brand.On Dacia
Charging / battery warning21 meaningsCharging / battery warningThis light is normally on for a few seconds after the ignition or engine is switched on. Should it appear while driving, along with the urgent stop light and a beep, the electrical circuit is overloaded or the battery is discharging. Pull over when traffic conditions permit and consult an approved dealer.Differs by brand.On Dacia
Coolant temperature warning (red)14 meaningsCoolant temperature warning (red)The indicator is blue at first, when the ignition is turned on or the engine started. A switch to red means the engine is too hot: pull over and leave the engine idling for a minute or two. Once the temperature falls, the light should go out or go back to blue. If it does not, shut the engine off and wait for it to cool before checking the coolant level, then contact an approved dealer.Differs by brand.On Dacia
Electric motor fault3 meaningsElectric motor faultWhen it comes on, there is a fault with the electrotechnical system linked to the electric motor. Contact an approved dealer straight away.Differs by brand.On Dacia
Electrotechnical system fault (car with !)2 meaningsElectrotechnical system fault (car with !)When it comes on, there is an electrotechnical fault related to the electrical assembly (traction battery and electric motor). Contact an approved dealer straight away.Differs by brand.On Dacia
Engine oil level / oil pressure warning15 meaningsEngine oil level / oil pressure warningThe light appears briefly when the ignition or engine is switched on and then goes out. If it comes on while driving, together with the urgent stop light and a beep, stop at once and turn off the ignition. Check the engine oil level; when the level is fine, the warning has another cause. Contact an approved dealer.Differs by brand.On Dacia
Parking brake warning18 meaningsParking brake warningThe light shows briefly after the ignition or engine is switched on, then goes out. If it appears while braking, together with the urgent stop light and an audible beep, the brake fluid level is low or the braking system has a fault. Stop as soon as traffic allows and get in touch with an approved dealer.Differs by brand.On Dacia
STOP warning (text in rounded frame)2 meaningsSTOP warning (text in rounded frame)Lights up when the ignition or engine is switched on and goes out as soon as the engine is running. If it comes on with other warning lights and/or messages, accompanied by a beep, stop as soon as traffic conditions allow, switch off the engine and do not restart it. Call an approved dealer.Differs by brand.On Dacia
Traction battery fault4 meaningsTraction battery faultIf it appears together with the warning light, there is a fault related to the operation of the traction battery. Contact an approved dealer straight away.Differs by brand.On Dacia
Traction battery overheating / fault5 meaningsTraction battery overheating / faultWhen the electrical assembly gets too hot, this light comes on with the other warning light and a beep: stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and consult an approved dealer. If the EXIT VEHICLE SAFELY message also appears with the warning light and a beep, turn the ignition off, do not restart, get out of the vehicle and consult an approved dealer.Differs by brand.On Dacia
Dacia amber and yellow warning lights9
Amber or yellow usually means a fault or a reminder: the car can normally be driven, but have it checked soon.
ABS warning18 meaningsABS warningThe light comes on with the ignition and goes out after a few seconds. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, the ABS has a fault; the brakes still work in the usual way but without anti-lock function. Contact an approved dealer immediately.Differs by brand.On Dacia
Airbag warning (seated figure)2 meaningsAirbag warning (seated figure)The light comes on with the ignition and goes out after a few seconds. A fault in the airbag system is indicated if it fails to come on at ignition, is lit while the engine runs, or blinks. Contact an approved dealer immediately.Differs by brand.On Dacia
ESC and traction control (outline car)3 meaningsESC and traction control (outline car)Lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds. The warning light may appear for several reasons.Differs by brand.On Dacia
Engine outline (amber)7 meaningsEngine outline (amber)On equipped vehicles, this light comes on when the engine is started and, depending on the vehicle, when the ignition is switched off while the engine is in the standby phase, before going out.Differs by brand.On Dacia
Glow plug warning9 meaningsGlow plug warningOn diesel versions, this light is expected to come on when the ignition is switched on, showing that the heater plugs are working. It goes out when preheating is complete, at which point the engine can be started.Differs by brand.On Dacia
Low tyre pressure (amber outline tyre)5 meaningsLow tyre pressure (amber outline tyre)Lights up when the ignition is switched on or when the engine starts, then disappears after a few seconds.Differs by brand.On Dacia
OFF-ROAD mode indicator (4X4 LOCK)Dashboard lightsOFF-ROAD mode indicator (4X4 LOCK)Lights up in orange on the instrument panel to show that OFF-ROAD mode is activated.On Dacia
Service warning (spanner in rounded frame)2 meaningsService warning (spanner in rounded frame)The light shows when the ignition or engine is switched on and goes out once the engine is running. It can appear alongside other warning lights or instrument panel messages. Take the vehicle to an approved dealer as soon as possible, driving with great care, as otherwise the vehicle may be damaged.Differs by brand.On Dacia
Speed warning (amber)3 meaningsSpeed warning (amber)On some models, a beep sounds and the warning light comes on if the vehicle exceeds 75 mph (120 km/h).Differs by brand.On Dacia
Dacia green indicator lights1
Green usually shows that a system is switched on and working, such as lights, cruise control or a driving mode.
Dacia white indicator lights1
White usually shows a system's status: ready, on standby or temporarily unavailable.
