Opel dashboard lights
Opel: warning and indicator lights shown on a vehicle instrument cluster.
Opel red warning lights11
Red usually means a serious fault or a safety warning. Stop when it is safe and check the light's meaning before driving on.
Airbag warning4 meaningsAirbag warningLights for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. If it does not light, does not go out, or lights while driving, there is a fault in the airbag system and the airbags and belt pretensioners may not deploy; have it remedied immediately by a workshop. Continuous light also shows that airbags or belt pretensioners have been deployed.Differs by brand.On Opel
Central warning (red triangle)8 meaningsCentral warning (red triangle)Lights briefly when the ignition is switched on. When it lights together with other warning lights, a chime and a message, stop the engine immediately and seek the assistance of a workshop.Differs by brand.On Opel
Charging / battery warning17 meaningsCharging / battery warningLights when the ignition is switched on and goes out shortly after the engine starts. If it lights with the engine running, stop and switch off the engine: the battery is not being charged, engine cooling may be interrupted and the brake servo may stop working. Seek the assistance of a workshop.Differs by brand.On Opel
Charging cable connected3 meaningsCharging cable connectedLights red when the charging cable plug is still connected; the vehicle cannot be started. Disconnect the charging cable and close the charge port flap.Differs by brand.On Opel
Coolant temperature warning (red)11 meaningsCoolant temperature warning (red)Lit with the engine running: stop and switch off the engine, as the coolant temperature is too high. Check the coolant level; if it is sufficient, consult a workshop.Differs by brand.On Opel
Door open (red)Dashboard lightsDoor open (red)Lights red when a door or the tailgate is open.On Opel
Engine oil level / oil pressure warning13 meaningsEngine oil level / oil pressure warningLit with the engine running: engine lubrication may be interrupted, which can damage the engine and lock the drive wheels. Select neutral, leave traffic, switch off the ignition, keep the engine off and have the vehicle towed to a workshop.Differs by brand.On Opel
Major engine fault (red engine with !)2 meaningsMajor engine fault (red engine with !)Lights red when a major engine fault has been detected. Stop the engine as soon as possible and seek the assistance of a workshop.Differs by brand.On Opel
Parking brake applied (P)9 meaningsParking brake applied (P)Lit: the parking brake is applied. Flashing: the electric parking brake was not applied automatically, or applying or releasing it is faulty; have it remedied immediately by a workshop.Differs by brand.On Opel
Parking brake warning15 meaningsParking brake warningLights red when the brake and clutch fluid level is too low. Stop, do not continue your journey, and consult a workshop.Differs by brand.On Opel
Seat belt reminder9 meaningsSeat belt reminderLights when the ignition is switched on if a seat belt is not fastened; for the front passenger seat only when it is occupied. After driving off it flashes with a chime for a time, then stays lit until the belt is fastened.Differs by brand.On Opel
Opel amber and yellow warning lights22
Amber or yellow usually means a fault or a reminder: the car can normally be driven, but have it checked soon.
ABS warning15 meaningsABS warningLights for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. If it stays on or lights while driving, there is a fault in the ABS: the brakes still work, but without ABS regulation.Differs by brand.On Opel
Active emergency braking (amber)Dashboard lightsActive emergency braking (amber)Lit: the system is deactivated or has a fault, and a message is shown; check the reason or seek the assistance of a workshop. It also lights when the front seat belts are unfastened, as the system is then deactivated. Flashing: the system is actively braking the vehicle.On Opel
AdBlue (amber drop over exhaust)2 meaningsAdBlue (amber drop over exhaust)Lit: the remaining AdBlue range is between 500 and 1500 miles (about 800 to 2400 km). Flashing: the remaining range is between 0 and 500 miles (about 0 to 800 km). Refill AdBlue soon, otherwise the engine will not be able to start.Differs by brand.On Opel
Advanced lane keep assist fault (amber steering wheel)3 meaningsAdvanced lane keep assist fault (amber steering wheel)Lights yellow when there is a fault in the advanced lane keep assist system.Differs by brand.On Opel
Electric drive fault (amber open coupe with !)Dashboard lightsElectric drive fault (amber open coupe with !)Lights yellow permanently with the ignition on when a fault of the electric motor or the high-voltage battery has been detected. Seek the assistance of a workshop immediately.On Opel
Electric parking brake fault (amber P with !)2 meaningsElectric parking brake fault (amber P with !)Lights yellow when there is a fault in the electric parking brake. Have it remedied immediately by a workshop.Differs by brand.On Opel
Engine self-diagnosis (amber thin outline engine)3 meaningsEngine self-diagnosis (amber thin outline engine)Lit with the engine running: there is a fault in the emission control system and the permitted emission limits may be exceeded; seek the assistance of a workshop immediately. Flashing with the engine running: a fault that could damage the catalytic converter; ease off the accelerator until the flashing stops and seek a workshop immediately.Differs by brand.On Opel
Glow plug warning9 meaningsGlow plug warningLights while preheating of the diesel engine is active, which happens only at low outside temperatures. Start the engine when the light goes out.Differs by brand.On Opel
Lane Assist intervening (amber solid car)2 meaningsLane Assist intervening (amber solid car)Lit yellow: a fault in the lane keep assist has been detected. Flashing yellow: the system is correcting an unintended lane change.Differs by brand.On Opel
Low fuel level (amber pump with hose)2 meaningsLow fuel level (amber pump with hose)Lights yellow when the fuel level in the tank is too low. Refuel.Differs by brand.On Opel
Low tyre pressure (amber outline tyre)4 meaningsLow tyre pressure (amber outline tyre)Lit: tyre pressure loss in one or more wheels; stop immediately and check the tyre pressure. Flashing: there is a fault in the system; consult a workshop.Differs by brand.On Opel
Minor engine fault (amber engine with !)3 meaningsMinor engine fault (amber engine with !)Lights yellow when a minor engine fault has been detected.Differs by brand.On Opel
Parking assist off (amber)Dashboard lightsParking assist off (amber)Lights yellow when the parking assist system has been deactivated. A warning message with a chime is shown in the Driver Information Centre.On Opel
Parking brake automatic functions off2 meaningsParking brake automatic functions offLights yellow when the automatic operation of the electric parking brake is deactivated or faulty; a fault is shown together with other warning lights or a message. Reactivate automatic operation, or have the fault remedied by a workshop.Differs by brand.On Opel
Particle filter warning (dotted filter)3 meaningsParticle filter warning (dotted filter)Shows that the exhaust filter needs cleaning: keep driving until it goes out. Lit temporarily: the filter is starting to saturate; clean it soon by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph (about 65 km/h). Lit constantly: the additive level is low; seek the assistance of a workshop.Differs by brand.On Opel
Passenger airbag OFF (crossed airbag, 2)2 meaningsPassenger airbag OFF (crossed airbag, 2)Lights yellow when the front passenger airbag is deactivated. A deactivated airbag is a risk of fatal injury for an adult sitting in the front passenger seat.Differs by brand.On Opel
Passenger airbag ON (child seat crossed out)2 meaningsPassenger airbag ON (child seat crossed out)Lights yellow when the front passenger airbag is activated. With the airbag active, a child in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat is at risk of fatal injury.Differs by brand.On Opel
Pedestrian safety alert fault (amber)Dashboard lightsPedestrian safety alert fault (amber)Lights yellow when the pedestrian safety alert, the external sound that warns pedestrians, is not working.On Opel
Rear fog light indicator10 meaningsRear fog light indicatorLights yellow when the rear fog light is switched on.Differs by brand.On Opel
Reduced power (amber tortoise)Dashboard lightsReduced power (amber tortoise)Lights yellow when the high-voltage battery charge is low and only reduced power is available.On Opel
Service vehicle soon (amber solid spanner)Dashboard lightsService vehicle soon (amber solid spanner)Lights briefly when the ignition is switched on. It may light together with other warning lights and a message in the Driver Information Centre; seek the assistance of a workshop immediately. It is also used as a service interval indicator: it flashes and then stays on until the service has been done.On Opel
Stability system (amber car with skid tracks)2 meaningsStability system (amber car with skid tracks)Lit: there is a fault in the system; driving can continue but driving stability may deteriorate, so have it remedied by a workshop. Lighting for several seconds after the battery has been reconnected is normal. Flashing: the system is actively intervening; engine output may be reduced and the vehicle braked slightly.Differs by brand.On Opel
Opel green indicator lights9
Green usually shows that a system is switched on and working, such as lights, cruise control or a driving mode.
Advanced lane keep assist active (green steering wheel)Dashboard lightsAdvanced lane keep assist active (green steering wheel)Lights green when advanced lane keep assist is active and ready.On Opel
Automatic wiping (green)2 meaningsAutomatic wiping (green)Lights green when the rain sensor position is selected on the wiper lever.Differs by brand.On Opel
Dipped headlights indicator5 meaningsDipped headlights indicatorLights green when the low beam headlights are switched on.Differs by brand.On Opel
Direction indicators (green outline arrows)2 meaningsDirection indicators (green outline arrows)Flashes while a turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are on. It lights briefly when the parking lights are switched on. Rapid flashing means a turn light or its fuse has failed.Differs by brand.On Opel
Engine standby (Stop and Start active)2 meaningsEngine standby (Stop and Start active)Lit: the engine is in an Autostop. Flashing: Autostop is temporarily unavailable, or an Autostop has been invoked automatically.Differs by brand.On Opel
Fog light indicator5 meaningsFog light indicatorLights green when the front fog lights are switched on.Differs by brand.On Opel
High beam assist (green, A in lamp)3 meaningsHigh beam assist (green, A in lamp)Lights green when high beam assist is activated.Differs by brand.On Opel
READY (green)2 meaningsREADY (green)READY lights green when the vehicle is ready to be driven.Differs by brand.On Opel
Tail lights / parking lights indicator10 meaningsTail lights / parking lights indicatorLights green when the exterior lights are switched on.Differs by brand.On Opel
Opel blue indicator lights1
Blue is used for a few indicators, most often the high beam (main beam) headlights.
Opel grey indicator lights1
Grey usually shows a system that is switched on but not active right now.
