Engine management warning

Questions about the Engine management warning symbol

What does the Engine management warning symbol mean on BMW cars?

Orange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; a solid engine symbol can mean anything from a loose fuel cap to a severe engine problem. Check the fuel cap and have the engine diagnosed.

What does the Engine management warning symbol mean on Audi cars?

The engine management has found a fault; there are hundreds of possible causes, so a workshop needs to read it. The one thing a driver can check is that the fuel cap is in place and tightened until it clicks.

Does the Engine management warning symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On BMW cars it means: Engine fault detected. On Audi cars it means: Check engine.

What does the Engine management warning symbol look like?

Amber solid engine block. It is also called “check engine”, “engine light” and “malfunction indicator”.

Checked against the source · Nov 10, 2026 · How we verify

• 120 km/h warning light (amber)Dashboard lights
• ABS text (amber)Dashboard lights
• ABS warningDashboard lights
• ACC adapting to road courseDashboard lights
• ACC braking insufficientDashboard lights
• ACC junction adaptationDashboard lights
• ACC not available (amber, car and gauge)Dashboard lights
• ACC onDashboard lights

Guides that mention it

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