Central warning (red triangle)

Questions about the Central warning (red triangle) symbol

What does the Central warning (red triangle) symbol mean on Audi cars?

Draws attention to an urgent message shown with it; on its own it does not identify a component. Read the full message or second symbol in the driver display straight away and follow its instruction.

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

The red triangle is Škoda's central warning for a serious hazard. It may light alone or together with another red light, and the instrument cluster normally shows a message about the fault. Read the message and follow the instruction for the light that accompanies it.

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

The red triangle is a priority 1 warning. It lights or flashes, sometimes with a chime, other symbols and a text message. Do not drive on: stop when safe, check the fault shown and get expert help as soon as possible. While such a warning is active the cluster menus cannot be opened.

What does the Central warning (red triangle) symbol mean on Volvo cars?

Volvo shows this red warning symbol when a fault has been detected that could affect safety or the car's ability to be driven.

What does the Central warning (red triangle) symbol mean on Peugeot cars?

Shown as STOP: the red triangle lights steadily together with another warning light, a message and a chime. It means a serious fault in the engine, brakes, power steering or automatic gearbox, or a major electrical fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, then get help from a dealer or qualified workshop. If it comes on with the traction battery overheating light (electric 208), also get everyone out of the car quickly and move to a safe distance.

What does the Central warning (red triangle) symbol mean on Opel cars?

Lights briefly when the ignition is switched on. When it lights together with other warning lights, a chime and a message, stop the engine immediately and seek the assistance of a workshop.

What does the Central warning (red triangle) symbol mean on Dacia cars?

If it appears in red during driving and is accompanied by the urgent stop light, stop as soon as traffic conditions allow, switch off the engine and do not restart it. Call an approved dealer. Failing to follow this risks damaging the vehicle.

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

Lights up red or flashes, possibly with audio warnings or a text message. Stop driving, check the faulty function and seek specialist assistance as soon as possible. Ignoring warning lamps may cause faults, stalling in traffic, accidents or serious injury.

What does the Central warning (red triangle) symbol mean on Citroën cars?

Lit steadily together with another warning light, a message and a beep: serious failure of the engine, brakes, power steering, automatic gearbox, or a major electrical failure. Stop, switch off, leave the vehicle and call a workshop. It also comes on with traction battery overheating and maximum coolant temperature.

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

No. On Audi cars it means: Central warning. On Škoda cars it means: Serious hazard (red central warning). On Volkswagen cars it means: Do not drive on (red central warning). On Volvo cars it means: Warning (Volvo). On Peugeot cars it means: STOP warning (serious fault). On Opel cars it means: Stop engine. On Dacia cars it means: Warning light (red). On CUPRA cars it means: Central warning lamp, priority 1. On Citroën cars it means: Major failure: stop the vehicle.

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

Red outline triangle with an exclamation mark inside. It is also called “central warning light”, “general warning” and “master warning”.

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