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Power limited (turtle) symbol: amber turtle facing left inside a circle
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Power limited (turtle)

Amber turtle facing left inside a circle. · also called “limp mode”, “reduced power”, “turtle mode”

What it means on audi

Power limited

Drive power has been reduced, so the car accelerates less, typically because the high-voltage battery is nearly empty or because of a fault. Charge the car; if the battery charge is fine, have it checked.

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Questions about the Power limited (turtle) symbol

What does the Power limited (turtle) symbol mean on Audi cars?
Drive power has been reduced, so the car accelerates less, typically because the high-voltage battery is nearly empty or because of a fault. Charge the car; if the battery charge is fine, have it checked.
What does the Power limited (turtle) symbol mean on Tesla cars?
Lights amber when vehicle power is being limited because the energy left in the Battery is low, the vehicle's systems are being heated or cooled, or the drive inverter has detected an error.
What does the Power limited (turtle) symbol mean on CUPRA cars?
Lights up yellow: performance is limited, for example because the high-voltage battery is not sufficiently charged or has reached its operating temperature limit, such as in very cold outside temperatures. A related warning shows when system power is limited because the combustion engine cannot be used.
What does the Power limited (turtle) symbol mean on BYD cars?
This warning light comes on when the power of the vehicle is limited. Contact an authorized dealer or service provider in time.
What does the Power limited (turtle) symbol mean on MG cars?
This lamp illuminates if the vehicle power has been limited.
Does the Power limited (turtle) symbol mean the same on every appliance?
No. On Audi cars it means: Power limited. On Tesla cars it means: Vehicle power limited. On CUPRA cars it means: Electric drive system power limited. On BYD cars it means: Driving power limited. On MG cars it means: Driving power limited.
What does the Power limited (turtle) symbol look like?
Amber turtle facing left inside a circle. It is also called “limp mode”, “reduced power” and “turtle mode”.

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