Gearbox warning (amber)

Questions about the Gearbox warning (amber) symbol

What does the Gearbox warning (amber) symbol mean on Audi cars?

There is a problem with how the transmission works or with its control. Follow any restriction shown in the display and have it diagnosed. A red stop message, heavy slipping, loss of drive or overheating calls for a safe stop. Note any delayed engagement or missing gears.

What does the Gearbox warning (amber) symbol mean on Škoda cars?

Lights up with the amber triangle. With an overheating message the gearbox is getting hot: continue carefully. With an emergency-mode message the gearbox works in a limited mode: continue carefully and seek a specialist garage as soon as possible.

Does the Gearbox warning (amber) symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Audi cars it means: Gearbox warning. On Škoda cars it means: Automatic gearbox overheating or emergency mode (amber).

What does the Gearbox warning (amber) symbol look like?

Amber gear wheel outline with an inner circle and an exclamation mark in the centre. It is also called “automatic transmission”, “gearbox fault” and “transmission warning”.

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