Tail lights / parking lights indicator

Questions about the Tail lights / parking lights indicator symbol

What does the Tail lights / parking lights indicator symbol mean on BMW cars?

Green or blue: shows a system that is switched on and working normally. This one shows that the tail lights are on; it often appears when the parking lights are used.

What does the Tail lights / parking lights indicator symbol mean on Audi cars?

The parking (tail) lights are switched on. It usually lights up when every light other than the headlights is on.

What does the Tail lights / parking lights indicator symbol mean on Volvo cars?

The green symbol is shown when the parking (position) lights are on.

What does the Tail lights / parking lights indicator symbol mean on Peugeot cars?

Lights green and steady while the sidelights are switched on.

What does the Tail lights / parking lights indicator symbol mean on Opel cars?

Lights green when the exterior lights are switched on.

What does the Tail lights / parking lights indicator symbol mean on Tesla cars?

Lights green when the parking lights are on: side marker lights, tail lights and licence plate lights.

What does the Tail lights / parking lights indicator symbol mean on Kia cars?

Lights when the taillight or headlight is on.

What does the Tail lights / parking lights indicator symbol mean on MINI cars?

The green light shows that the parking lights or the headlights are switched on.

What does the Tail lights / parking lights indicator symbol mean on Suzuki cars?

Shows that the tail lights are switched on.

What does the Tail lights / parking lights indicator symbol mean on Mazda cars?

Comes on when the tail lights, position lights and number plate lights are turned on.

Does the Tail lights / parking lights indicator symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On BMW cars it means: Tail lights on. On Audi cars it means: Parking or tail lights on. On Volvo cars it means: Parking lights on. On Peugeot cars it means: Sidelights on. On Opel cars it means: Exterior lights on. On Tesla cars it means: Parking lights on. On Kia cars it means: Taillights or headlights on. On MINI cars it means: Parking lights, headlights. On Suzuki cars it means: Tail lights on. On Mazda cars it means: Exterior lights on.

What does the Tail lights / parking lights indicator symbol look like?

Two small green lamp outlines facing each other, each with three short lines spreading outwards. It is also called “parking lights”, “side lights” and “tail lights”.

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