Renault automotive symbols
Renault: dashboard warning and indicator lights, vehicle controls and car-related marks.
Renault red warning lights12
Red usually means a serious fault or a safety warning. Stop when it is safe and check the light's meaning before driving on.
Charging / battery warning21 meaningsCharging / battery warningLights red when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds. If it comes on while driving, together with the STOP warning light and a beep, the electrical circuit is overloaded or discharging: stop as soon as traffic conditions allow and consult an approved dealer.Differs by brand.On Renault
Door status (car from above)Dashboard lightsDoor status (car from above)Door status warning light: lights red to show the status of the doors and openings.On Renault
Electric motor fault3 meaningsElectric motor faultLights red when there is a fault in the electrotechnical system linked to the electric motor. Contact an approved dealer straight away.Differs by brand.On Renault
Electrotechnical system fault (car with !)2 meaningsElectrotechnical system fault (car with !)Lights red when there is a fault in the electrical assembly: contact an approved dealer straight away. With the STOP light and a beep, the system is overheating: stop and switch off. With the STOP light, a beep and the EVACUATE IN SAFETY message, switch off, do not restart, leave the vehicle and keep away from it, as there is a risk of fire.Differs by brand.On Renault
Electrotechnical system temperatureDashboard lightsElectrotechnical system temperatureLights red when the temperature of the electrical assembly is too high. Stop without switching off the ignition; the light should go out. If it does not, consult an approved dealer. Performance may be reduced.On Renault
Engine oil level / oil pressure warning15 meaningsEngine oil level / oil pressure warningLights red when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds. If it comes on while driving, together with the STOP warning light and a beep, stop immediately and switch off the ignition, then check the engine oil level. If the level is normal, the cause lies elsewhere: call an approved dealer.Differs by brand.On Renault
Hands off steering wheel (solid hands)Dashboard lightsHands off steering wheel (solid hands)Lights when the system detects that your hands are off the steering wheel; the message 'Keep control' is shown with a beep. It may appear yellow until you take control again.On Renault
Parking brake applied (P)11 meaningsParking brake applied (P)Lights red, together with the indicator on the switch, while the electronic parking brake is applied. It goes out when the doors are locked.Differs by brand.On Renault
Parking brake warning18 meaningsParking brake warningLights red when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds. If it comes on while braking, together with the STOP warning light and a beep, the brake fluid level is low or there is a fault in the braking system: stop as soon as traffic conditions allow and consult an approved dealer. It is also used to report a fault in the electronic parking brake, with the message 'WARNING: Braking System'.Differs by brand.On Renault
STOP warning (text in rounded frame)2 meaningsSTOP warning (text in rounded frame)Lights red when the ignition is switched on and goes out once the engine is running. If it comes on while driving, together with other warning lights or messages and a beep, stop immediately when traffic conditions allow, switch off the engine and do not restart it. Call an approved dealer. On hybrid versions it also comes on with the EVACUATE IN SAFETY message.Differs by brand.On Renault
Seat belt reminder11 meaningsSeat belt reminderLights red to remind you that a front or rear seat belt is not fastened.Differs by brand.On Renault
Traction battery fault4 meaningsTraction battery faultLights red, together with the spanner warning light, when there is a fault in the operation of the traction battery. Contact an approved dealer straight away.Differs by brand.On Renault
Renault amber and yellow warning lights16
Amber or yellow usually means a fault or a reminder: the car can normally be driven, but have it checked soon.
ABS warning18 meaningsABS warningLights amber when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds. If it comes on while driving, there is a fault in the anti-lock braking system: the brakes still work normally but without ABS. Contact an approved dealer straight away.Differs by brand.On Renault
Active emergency braking unavailableDashboard lightsActive emergency braking unavailableLights amber to show a fault in, or the unavailability of, the active emergency braking function, depending on the vehicle.On Renault
Airbag warning (seated figure)2 meaningsAirbag warning (seated figure)Lights amber when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds. If it does not light when the ignition is switched on, or comes on while the engine is running, there is a fault in the system: contact an approved dealer as soon as possible.Differs by brand.On Renault
Driver attention and fatigue warning fault2 meaningsDriver attention and fatigue warning faultLights amber when the driver attention warning system has a fault, with the message 'Vigilance monit. to check' or 'Face not detected'. Clean the camera, remove anything covering your face and sit correctly. If the message persists, contact an approved dealer.Differs by brand.On Renault
ESC and traction control (outline car)3 meaningsESC and traction control (outline car)Lights amber when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds. It can come on for several reasons. If it comes on together with the ABS warning light and a 'Check ESC' message, ABS, ESC and emergency brake assist are deactivated, but braking is still provided.Differs by brand.On Renault
ESC and traction control unavailable (outline car, OFF)Dashboard lightsESC and traction control unavailable (outline car, OFF)Lights amber to show that the electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control are not available.On Renault
Engine outline (amber)7 meaningsEngine outline (amber)Lights amber when the engine starts and then goes out. If it stays on, contact an approved dealer as soon as possible. If it flashes, reduce the engine speed until it stops flashing, then contact an approved dealer.Differs by brand.On Renault
Low tyre pressure (TPMS)18 meaningsLow tyre pressure (TPMS)Lights amber when the ignition is switched on and then goes out. It comes on when a tyre is not inflated enough, for example deflated or punctured.Differs by brand.On Renault
Particle filter warning (dotted filter)3 meaningsParticle filter warning (dotted filter)Lights amber when the petrol particle filter is clogging: drive at about 31-68 mph (50-110 km/h) until it goes out, which takes about 5 to 20 minutes. If the filter is saturated and the light comes on with the engine warning light and the 'Check injection' message, see an approved dealer. With the message 'WARNING: Engine Failure Risk', stop and contact an approved dealer.Differs by brand.On Renault
Passenger airbag OFF (crossed airbag, 2)2 meaningsPassenger airbag OFF (crossed airbag, 2)Stays lit while the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the lock in the OFF position, to show that a child seat may be fitted. Check that it lights when the ignition is switched on.Differs by brand.On Renault
Passenger airbag ON (child seat crossed out)2 meaningsPassenger airbag ON (child seat crossed out)After the passenger airbag is reactivated, check that this light comes on for about one minute after each start. It shows that the passenger airbag is active: do not fit a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat.Differs by brand.On Renault
Pedestrian horn faultDashboard lightsPedestrian horn faultLights amber, with the message 'Failure Outside sound', when there is a fault in the pedestrian horn, the external sound the vehicle makes at speeds between 1 and 19 mph. Consult an approved dealer.On Renault
Power steering warning (thin wheel)Dashboard lightsPower steering warning (thin wheel)Lights amber when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds. If it comes on while driving together with the STOP warning light, there is a fault in the variable power assisted steering system: call an approved dealer.On Renault
Rear fog light indicator10 meaningsRear fog light indicatorLights amber when the rear fog light is switched on.Differs by brand.On Renault
Service warning (spanner in rounded frame)2 meaningsService warning (spanner in rounded frame)Lights amber when the ignition is switched on and goes out once the engine is running. It may come on with other warning lights or messages: drive very carefully to an approved dealer as soon as possible, as there is a risk of damaging the vehicle.Differs by brand.On Renault
Speed warning (amber)3 meaningsSpeed warning (amber)Overspeed warning light: lights amber to warn the driver of overspeed.Differs by brand.On Renault
Renault green indicator lights13
Green usually shows that a system is switched on and working, such as lights, cruise control or a driving mode.
Adaptive cruise control (car and dial)Dashboard lightsAdaptive cruise control (car and dial)Adaptive cruise control indicator: grey when the function is selected. Once a cruising speed is stored, the speed shows in green and this light is shown.On Renault
Automatic hold active, A (green)5 meaningsAutomatic hold active, A (green)Shows that the AUTOHOLD function is working: it keeps the brakes applied while the car is stationary after you release the brake pedal, and releases them when you accelerate.Differs by brand.On Renault
Dipped headlights indicator5 meaningsDipped headlights indicatorLights green when the dipped beam headlights are on, whether switched on by hand or by the AUTO setting with the engine running.Differs by brand.On Renault
ECO mode (text)Dashboard lightsECO mode (text)Lights green when ECO mode is activated.On Renault
Electric mode (EV text)2 meaningsElectric mode (EV text)Shown when only the electric motor and the traction battery are moving the vehicle.Differs by brand.On Renault
Engine standby (Stop and Start active)2 meaningsEngine standby (Stop and Start active)Lights green when the engine is on standby by the Stop and Start function; keep the vehicle stationary. On manual gearbox versions, if it flashes, shift into neutral.Differs by brand.On Renault
Engine standby unavailableDashboard lightsEngine standby unavailableLights green to show that engine standby by the Stop and Start function is not available.On Renault
Freewheel activeDashboard lightsFreewheel activeLights green to show that the freewheel function is active.On Renault
Lane Centring activeDashboard lightsLane Centring activeShows the status of the Lane Centring system: green when it is in operation, grey when it is on standby.On Renault
Left turn signal indicator5 meaningsLeft turn signal indicatorFlashes green together with the left-hand direction indicators.Differs by brand.On Renault
Right turn signal indicator5 meaningsRight turn signal indicatorFlashes green together with the right-hand direction indicators.Differs by brand.On Renault
Side lights on (Renault)Dashboard lightsSide lights on (Renault)Lights green when the side lights are switched on with the lighting ring. Depending on the vehicle, the side lights can only be switched on by hand with the parking brake applied or the gear lever in P; otherwise the message 'Unavailable position lights' is shown.On Renault
Speed limiter (dial)Dashboard lightsSpeed limiter (dial)Speed limiter indicator: grey when the speed limiter is selected and white once a limit speed is stored. The limit speed flashes yellow when it is exceeded.On Renault
Renault blue indicator lights1
Blue is used for a few indicators, most often the high beam (main beam) headlights.
Renault white indicator lights4
White usually shows a system's status: ready, on standby or temporarily unavailable.
Automatic main beamDashboard lightsAutomatic main beamShows that the automatic main beam headlight function is in use.On Renault
Gear change indicator (lever with triangle)Dashboard lightsGear change indicator (lever with triangle)Gear change indicator: advises the driver to change to a lower gear.On Renault
Gear change indicator (shift up)Dashboard lightsGear change indicator (shift up)Advises the driver to change to a higher gear.On Renault
Press brake pedal (foot on pedal)Dashboard lightsPress brake pedal (foot on pedal)Lights to tell you to press the brake pedal, for example to start the vehicle or to change gear position.On Renault