Central warning (amber triangle)

Questions about the Central warning (amber triangle) symbol

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

The amber triangle is Škoda's central warning. It lights alone or with another amber light to indicate a warning, and a cluster message explains the cause. Follow the instruction for the accompanying light.

What does the Central warning (amber triangle) symbol mean on Volkswagen cars?

The yellow triangle is a priority 2 warning. It lights or flashes, sometimes with a chime or other symbols. Check the fault soon and have it checked by a workshop; low fluid levels or faults can damage the car.

What does the Central warning (amber triangle) symbol mean on Kia cars?

Lights for situations such as an LED headlamp malfunction, a lamp malfunction or a High Beam Assist malfunction. Look at the LCD display for the details of the warning; the light goes out when the situation is solved.

What does the Central warning (amber triangle) symbol mean on CUPRA cars?

Yellow central lamp that lights up or flashes, with audio or text warnings. Operating faults or missing fluids can damage the vehicle. Check the function soon and visit a workshop if needed.

What does the Central warning (amber triangle) symbol mean on BYD cars?

If this indicator goes on, check the fault prompt or warning shown on the instrument cluster.

What does the Central warning (amber triangle) symbol mean on MG cars?

The vehicle has warning information stored within the instrument pack. View the failure message or important prompt message in the message centre.

What does the Central warning (amber triangle) symbol mean on Mazda cars?

Comes on when a warning message occurs and indicates a malfunction in a vehicle system. Check the message shown in the display and consult an expert repairer. If no message is shown, use the INFO switch to show the Warning screen.

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

No. On Škoda cars it means: Warning (amber central warning). On Volkswagen cars it means: Priority 2 warning (yellow central warning). On Kia cars it means: Master warning. On CUPRA cars it means: Central warning lamp, priority 2. On BYD cars it means: Main alarm. On MG cars it means: Warning message stored. On Mazda cars it means: Vehicle system malfunction.

What does the Central warning (amber triangle) symbol look like?

Amber: Outline triangle with exclamation mark. It is also called “amber warning triangle”, “general warning” and “master warning”.

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