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1. ACC braking insufficientACC not braking enough
2. AdBlue empty (red)AdBlue empty, car will not start
3. AdBlue fault (red)AdBlue fault, car cannot be started
4. AdBlue fault, text (red)AdBlue system fault, urgent
5. AdBlue level low, bottle (red)AdBlue level low (red)
6. AdBlue refill needed, text (red)AdBlue must be topped up
7. AdBlue system fault wrench (red)AdBlue system fault (wrench lamp, red)
8. AdBlue system fault, bottle (red)AdBlue system fault (red)
9. Air bag warning light (seated occupant, red)Air bag system fault
10. Air bag/seat belt pretensioner warning light (red)Airbag/pretensioner malfunction
11. Airbag (seated belted passenger, red)Airbag safety
12. Airbag fault (AIR BAG)A text version of the airbag warning used by some European makers.
13. Airbag system (red figure with oval airbag)Lights up briefly when the vehicle is ready: readiness check of the airbag system and…
14. Airbag warningAirbag fault
15. Anti-theft system warning lamp (red)No valid key detected
16. Audi pre sense collision warning (red)Collision danger
17. Bonnet not closedBonnet not secured
18. Brake indicator with BRAKE text (red)Brake system fault or low brake fluid
19. Brake overheating (red)Brakes overheated
20. Brake system fault (red circle with exclamation mark)Brake pads are worn or there is a fault in the brake system.
21. Brake warning (BRAKE)Brake system fault
22. Central warning (red triangle)Draws attention to an urgent message shown with it; on its own it does not identify a…
23. Charging / battery warningBattery not charging
24. Charging cable connectedOn the electric 208, this red light stays on with the ignition on while the charging…
25. Collision risk warning (red car)The red car symbol warns of a risk of collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist or…
26. Coolant temperature warning (red)Engine overheating (orange or red)
27. Critical system failure message icon (red)Stop driving when safe
28. Deep discharge of the high-voltage battery (red charging station)The lamp lights up red and a message is displayed.
29. Distance warning (red)A vehicle or obstacle ahead is too close or being approached too quickly.
30. Door openDoor open or not latched
31. Door open (red)Door or tailgate open
32. Door open warning light (top view, four doors, red)Comes on when a door is ajar or open and not fully closed.
33. Door or trunk open (top view with seats, red)Lights red when a door, the rear trunk or the front trunk is open.
34. Door status (car from above)Door or opening open
35. Door(s) open (outline car)Door or boot open
36. Drive power / powertrain warningPowertrain fault
37. Driver attention monitor stage 2 and 3 (red eye with !)Driver attention monitor warning, stages 2 and 3
38. Drowsiness alert warning light (red)Comes on with a beep when the camera detects driver drowsiness above 65 km/h, depending…
39. Drowsiness monitor warning level 2 and 3 (red coffee cup)Drowsiness monitor warning, levels 2 and 3
40. EV charging fault (red)Charging problem
41. Electric drive system fault (red)A fault in the electric drive system (motor, inverter, high-voltage battery, charging or…
42. Electric motor faultLights red when there is a fault in the electrotechnical system linked to the electric…
43. Electric parking brake indicator (red)Electric parking brake applied
44. Electric power steering fault light (red)Indicates a fault with the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system.
45. Electric power steering warning (wheel and !)Electric Power Steering malfunction
46. Electric system malfunction (red car with !)Electric motor or traction battery fault
47. Electronic steering lock fault (red)The electronic steering lock, part of the start and immobiliser system, has a fault.
48. Electronic throttle control warning light (red)Electronic throttle control problem
49. Electrotechnical system fault (car with !)Lights red when there is a fault in the electrical assembly: contact an approved dealer…
50. Electrotechnical system temperatureElectrical assembly too hot
51. Emergency Assist active with lane guidanceEmergency Assist regulating with lane guidance
52. Emergency Assist interveningLights up red while Emergency Assist is intervening.
53. Emergency call fault (red SOS and handset)Emergency call system problem
54. Engine oil level / oil pressure warningEngine oil low
55. Engine oil pressure (red oil can)Engine oil pressure fault
56. Engine oil sensor warningOil pressure dangerously low
57. Engine start system fault (red)The electronic start system has a fault.
58. Engine start system fault, key and lock (red)The electronics of the start system have a fault.
59. Engine stopEngine has stopped
60. Forward collision warning (red solid car)Lights up: a risk of collision has been detected; increased awareness is needed.
61. Front Assist collision warning (red)Collision warning (Front Assist)
62. Front Assist collision warning, car between lanes (red)Front Assist warns of an acute risk of collision with a red light and a chime.
63. Hands off steering wheel (solid hands)Hands off the steering wheel
64. High engine coolant temperature warning light (red)Engine overheating
65. High voltage insulation warning light (level 2)High voltage insulation seriously reduced
66. Hood open warning light (SUV side view, red)Comes on when the hood is ajar or open and not fully closed.
67. Hybrid system service warning light (red)Hybrid system needs service
68. Intersection / collision warningCollision imminent
69. KEY warning light (red)Key system fault or key not detected
70. Lane guidance, left (red)Lane assist steering back (left side)
71. Lane guidance, right (red)Lane assist steering back (right side)
72. Loose wheel warning (red)A wheel may be loose, detected through the ABS sensors.
73. Major engine fault (red engine with !)Lights red and steady (combustion-engine and mild-hybrid models), together with the STOP…
74. Maximum coolant temperature, matrix displayCoolant temperature too high (matrix panel)
75. Night Vision warningNight Vision hazard detected
76. Night vision: animal (red)Possible collision with an animal
77. Night vision: pedestrian (red)Possible collision with a pedestrian
78. Oil temperature warning light (red)High oil temperature
79. Parking brake (PARK)Another form of the parking brake light.
80. Parking brake and brake fluid warning (BRAKE text)Parking brake applied or brake fluid low
81. Parking brake applied (P)Normally shows that the parking brake is on.
82. Parking brake warningParking brake fault
83. Parking brake with PARK text below (red)Parking brake applied
84. Pedestrian warningPedestrian on the road ahead
85. Pedestrian warning (red person between road lines)The light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: a collision with a person is imminent.
86. Plug status fault warning light (red)Charging plug or charging fault
87. Power steering failure warning light (red)Lit steadily: power steering failure.
88. Powertrain fault warning lightTurns on if the powertrain fails, either steady at ignition or during driving.
89. Proactive occupant protection activeProactive occupant protection intervening
90. Rear Traffic Alert obstacle (red)Rear Traffic Alert: obstacle behind
91. Rear seat belt warning lightRear seat belt not fastened
92. Rear spoiler fault (red)Rear spoiler fault, slow down
93. SCR system fault (red AdBlue bottle and spanner)SCR system fault, engine start disabled (red)
94. SRS warning (red seated figure and airbag)Airbag or restraint system fault
95. STOP warning (text in rounded frame)Urgent stop
96. Seat belt reminderSeat belt not fastened
97. Seat belt reminder (red outline figure)Seat belt not worn
98. Seat belt reminder (red seated figure with seat)Flashes or lights up: the driver or front passenger seat belt is not buckled.
99. Seat belt reminder (red thin outline figure)Seat belt not fastened
100. Seat belt warning (seat outline)Seat belt not fastened
101. Security / immobiliser warningImmobiliser or security system
102. Speed limit sign speed indicatorRecognised speed limit
103. Speed limit sign with ancillary informationSpeed sign has ancillary information
104. Speed limit unit km/h (red ring)Speed adapted to speed limit
105. Speed override warning light (red mph)Speed override in Turtle Mode
106. Steering Assistant warning (red)Steering Assistant not keeping you in lane (red)
107. Steering fault (red)Serious steering fault
108. Swing gate open warning light (red)Comes on when the swing gate (rear door) is open.
109. System fault (red car with !)Vehicle system fault
110. Take over and brake (red foot on pedal)Take over and be ready to brake (ACC)
111. Take over steering (red)Take over steering immediately
112. Take over steering (red)Take over steering now
113. Take over steering now (red hands on wheel)Take over steering immediately
114. Torque limited warning light (red turtle)Acceleration is limited because of reduced performance of the engine or electric motor.
115. Traction battery faultLights red, together with the spanner warning light, when there is a fault in the…
116. Traction battery overheating / faultOn the electric 208, lights red and steady together with the STOP warning, a message and…
117. Traction battery seriously discharged lightStays on when the power (traction) battery is seriously discharged.
118. Transmission fault warningOrange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; the…
119. Transmission temperature warning light (red)High transmission temperature
120. Vehicle security light (red dot)Security system arming/armed
121. eCall SOS indicator (red)eCall failed