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Park assist off (white, OFF)Dashboard lightsPark assist off (white, OFF)With OFF added, the parking assistant may simply have been switched off; if that was not intended, look for the switch carrying the same symbol. If the light flashes, a malfunction has shut the system down.On Audi
Park assist on (green)Dashboard lightsPark assist on (green)The parking assistance is switched on and working. Ultrasonic sensors at the front and rear measure how close the car is to obstacles around it.On Audi
Park distance control fault (amber)Dashboard lightsPark distance control fault (amber)The parking aid uses ultrasonic sensors at the front and rear to measure the distance to nearby objects. In amber, the system has a malfunction or its sensors are dirty; a car wash may be enough. Driving is not affected, but take extra care when parking.On Audi
Parking assist off (amber)Dashboard lightsParking assist off (amber)Lights yellow when the parking assist system has been deactivated. A warning message with a chime is shown in the Driver Information Centre.On Opel
Parking brake (PARK)2 meaningsParking brake (PARK)Another form of the parking brake light. Besides showing that the brake is applied, this version with the full word can point to a fault in the electric parking brake. Release the brake before driving; if the light flashes, the brake needs servicing.Differs by brand.On Audi
Parking brake (white)Dashboard lightsParking brake (white)Audi shows this in white in the information display, together with the other parking brake symbol. Seen together they mean the car is standing on a slope too steep for the parking brake to hold reliably; the same pair is also used to show that the parking brake has been applied.On Audi
Parking brake and brake fluid warning (BRAKE text)Dashboard lightsParking brake and brake fluid warning (BRAKE text)Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON and stays on while the parking brake is applied. If it lights with the parking brake released, the brake fluid level is low: drive carefully to a safe place and stop, check the fluid with the engine off, add fluid and check the brake components for leaks. Do not drive if there is a leak, the light stays on or the brakes do not operate properly; have the vehicle towed to a workshop. Lit together with the ABS warning light, the ABS and regular brake system are not working normally (EBD warning): avoid high speed and abrupt braking and have the vehicle inspected.On Kia
Parking brake applied (P)11 meaningsParking brake applied (P)Normally shows that the parking brake is on. Release it before driving off and check that the light goes out. This is a status light, not a brake-system fault; if the P flashes, stays on after release or comes with a fault message, check the instructions before moving and never drive against an applied brake.Differs by brand.On Audi
Parking brake automatic functions off3 meaningsParking brake automatic functions offLights orange and steady when the electric parking brake's automatic functions are deactivated: it no longer applies itself when the engine is switched off or releases itself when you accelerate. They can be switched back on with the parking brake control.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Parking brake fault (amber P)3 meaningsParking brake fault (amber P)The amber parking brake indicator lights up when the parking brake has an electrical issue, and a fault message is shown on the touchscreen.Differs by brand.On Tesla
Parking brake warning24 meaningsParking brake warningOrange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; the parking brake is not working properly. Have it repaired.Differs by brand.On BMW
Parking brake with PARK text below (red)Dashboard lightsParking brake with PARK text below (red)The red parking brake indicator lights up when the parking brake is applied manually.On Tesla
Parking sensors (P, arcs and cone)2 meaningsParking sensors (P, arcs and cone)Orange. Flashing: the system has detected an obstacle. Steady with a message and chime: the system has a fault; have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop. Steady with "Parking Assistance Sensor blind": a sensor is obscured.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Parking/headlights on indicator (green)2 meaningsParking/headlights on indicator (green)This indicator light comes on when the parking lights or headlights are turned on.Differs by brand.On Jeep
Particle filter (amber filter with dots)Dashboard lightsParticle filter (amber filter with dots)On diesels, lights orange and steady with a chime and a message when the particle filter is close to saturation. When traffic allows, drive at 37 mph (60 km/h) or more with the engine above 2,500 rpm until it goes out. If the message says the additive level is low, have it topped up without delay by a dealer or qualified workshop.On Peugeot
Particle filter warning (dotted filter)3 meaningsParticle filter warning (dotted filter)Lights amber when the petrol particle filter is clogging: drive at about 31-68 mph (50-110 km/h) until it goes out, which takes about 5 to 20 minutes. If the filter is saturated and the light comes on with the engine warning light and the 'Check injection' message, see an approved dealer. With the message 'WARNING: Engine Failure Risk', stop and contact an approved dealer.Differs by brand.On Renault
Particulate filter (GPF) indicatorDashboard lightsParticulate filter (GPF) indicatorThe gasoline particulate filter (GPF) is full. Increase speed so that it can be cleaned.On Omoda / Jaecoo
Particulate filter (amber filter box)2 meaningsParticulate filter (amber filter box)Lit yellow: the particulate filter is full of soot and needs a regeneration drive with the engine warm. Petrol engines: drive at 80 km/h or more and repeatedly take your foot fully off the accelerator for a few seconds in gear, until the light goes out; if it stays on, go to a workshop. Diesel engines: drive at 60 km/h or more with at least 2,000 rpm until the light goes out; if it is still lit after about 40 minutes, go to a workshop.Differs by brand.On Volkswagen
Passenger airbag OFF (crossed airbag, 2)2 meaningsPassenger airbag OFF (crossed airbag, 2)Stays lit while the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the lock in the OFF position, to show that a child seat may be fitted. Check that it lights when the ignition is switched on.Differs by brand.On Renault
Passenger airbag ON (child seat crossed out)2 meaningsPassenger airbag ON (child seat crossed out)After the passenger airbag is reactivated, check that this light comes on for about one minute after each start. It shows that the passenger airbag is active: do not fit a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat.Differs by brand.On Renault
Passenger airbag off3 meaningsPassenger airbag offLights up (in the overhead panel) when the front passenger airbag is deactivated. If it lights together with the airbag warning light in the cluster, the airbag switch is faulty and the passenger airbag will not deploy in an accident; have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist garage.Differs by brand.On Škoda
Passenger airbag on3 meaningsPassenger airbag onLights up for 65 seconds after the ignition is switched on to confirm that the front passenger airbag is activated.Differs by brand.On Škoda
Passenger seat belt not fastened (white)Dashboard lightsPassenger seat belt not fastened (white)In an Audi, this black-and-white symbol tells the driver that one of the passengers has not fastened their seat belt.On Audi
Pedestrian horn faultDashboard lightsPedestrian horn faultLights amber, with the message 'Failure Outside sound', when there is a fault in the pedestrian horn, the external sound the vehicle makes at speeds between 1 and 19 mph. Consult an approved dealer.On Renault
Pedestrian horn fault lightDashboard lightsPedestrian horn fault lightLit steadily (hybrid or electric): a fault has been detected in the pedestrian horn. Go to a workshop.On Citroën