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Steering fault (amber)3 meaningsSteering fault (amber)Lit: power steering assistance has partly failed and may be reduced. Switch off, restart the engine and drive a few metres; if it stays on, seek a garage. Flashing with a message to move the wheel: the steering column lock has not released; move the wheel slightly back and forth, and if it stays locked, stop and seek a garage. Flashing with a lock-fault message (KESSY): continue carefully and seek a garage.Differs by brand.On Škoda
Steering fault (red)4 meaningsSteering fault (red)A serious fault affects steering assistance, steering control or another steering function. Pull over safely if a stop message appears or steering turns heavy or erratic. If the wheel is restricted or the steering lock stays engaged, mention it when calling for recovery, and do not try a generic reset.Differs by brand.On Audi
Steering lock / steering fault warning3 meaningsSteering lock / steering fault warningOrange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; the steering column needs servicing; this can indicate serious mechanical trouble. Have it checked promptly.Differs by brand.On BMW
Steering system warning light (yellow)Dashboard lightsSteering system warning light (yellow)The steering system may be faulty. Drive carefully and adapt your driving to the conditions. Have the fault repaired as soon as possible at a Porsche dealer.On Porsche
Stop & Start (green A)2 meaningsStop & Start (green A)On mild-hybrid models, lights green and steady when the engine has been put into STOP mode because the car has stopped. If it flashes briefly, STOP mode is momentarily unavailable or START mode has been triggered automatically.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Stop & Start off (amber A, OFF)2 meaningsStop & Start off (amber A, OFF)On mild-hybrid models, orange. Steady with a message: Stop & Start has been switched off by hand. Steady: it was switched off automatically because the outside temperature is below 0 °C or above +35 °C. Flashing then steady with a message: the system has a fault; have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Stop/Start active indicator (green)Dashboard lightsStop/Start active indicator (green)The Stop/Start function is in Autostop mode.On Jeep
Suspension / ride height warningDashboard lightsSuspension / ride height warningThere may be a fault in the air suspension, levelling or damping. Before driving off, read the message and look at the car's ride height. Leave it parked if it sits so low that clearance is insufficient, tyres rub or handling is unsafe. Even a car that sits level can have an electronic damping fault.On Audi
Suspension control fault (amber)Dashboard lightsSuspension control fault (amber)In amber this symbol points to a problem in the electronically controlled suspension, which sets the damping (for example Comfort or Sport) or adjusts it to road conditions. Have the suspension system checked by a workshop.On Audi
Suspension fault (shock absorber)2 meaningsSuspension fault (shock absorber)The electronically controlled suspension or damping has a problem. Have the system checked by a workshop.Differs by brand.On Audi
Suspension fault (spring and damper, amber)Dashboard lightsSuspension fault (spring and damper, amber)Shown in amber, it warns of a fault in the suspension system, such as the electronically controlled damping. Get the system inspected by a workshop.On Audi
Suspension warning lamp (amber, coil spring)Dashboard lightsSuspension warning lamp (amber, coil spring)Plug-in hybrid: the yellow warning lamp for the rear-axle level control is on, meaning there is a malfunction with the rear-axle level control. Note the messages on the driver display.On Mercedes-Benz
Sway bar fault warning light (amber)Dashboard lightsSway bar fault warning light (amber)This light comes on when there is a fault in the sway bar disconnect system.On Jeep
Sway bar indicator (amber)Dashboard lightsSway bar indicator (amber)This indicator light comes on when the front sway bar is disconnected.On Jeep
Swing gate open warning light (red)Dashboard lightsSwing gate open warning light (red)Comes on when the swing gate (rear door) is open. If the vehicle is moving there will also be a single chime.On Jeep
System fault (red car with !)2 meaningsSystem fault (red car with !)The red car symbol means a fault has been detected in one of the car's systems. Act immediately and contact an authorised Volvo workshop.Differs by brand.On Volvo
TCS OFF indicator light (amber)Dashboard lightsTCS OFF indicator light (amber)Stays on for a few seconds at ignition ON and comes on when the TCS OFF switch is pressed and TCS is switched off. If it stays on without TCS being switched off, the DSC may have a malfunction; take the vehicle to an expert repairer.On Mazda
TPMS text (amber)Dashboard lightsTPMS text (amber)The tyre pressure monitoring system itself is out of action, so it cannot warn of low pressure; have it checked by a workshop. Radio interference or a wheel without a pressure sensor (such as the spare) can also set it off.On Audi
Tail lights / parking lights indicator14 meaningsTail lights / parking lights indicatorGreen or blue: shows a system that is switched on and working normally. This one shows that the tail lights are on; it often appears when the parking lights are used.Differs by brand.On BMW
Take over and brake (red foot on pedal)Dashboard lightsTake over and brake (red foot on pedal)Shown red with a chime when adaptive cruise control cannot slow the car down enough. Take over control at once and be ready to brake.On Volkswagen
Take over steering (red)Dashboard lightsTake over steering (red)Red: you have let go of the steering wheel. Take over steering immediately. If you do not respond, the system switches itself off or, depending on equipment, Emergency Assist is activated.On Škoda
Take over steering (red)Dashboard lightsTake over steering (red)No hands have been detected on the steering wheel for some time, or the assistance has reached its limits (for example unclear lane lines or map data). The assist system needs you to steer: hold the wheel and take control.On Audi
Take over steering (white hands on wheel)2 meaningsTake over steering (white hands on wheel)Lights white with a message when Travel Assist asks you to take over the steering. If ignored, it is followed by the red request to take over immediately.Differs by brand.On Volkswagen
Take over steering (white)Dashboard lightsTake over steering (white)You have let go of the steering wheel. Take over steering. If you do not respond to the more urgent warning, the system switches off or, depending on equipment, Emergency Assist is activated.On Škoda
Take over steering now (red hands on wheel)2 meaningsTake over steering now (red hands on wheel)Travel Assist or Emergency Assist: lit red with a message when you must take hold of the steering wheel and steer immediately. It follows the white request to take over steering if that was ignored.Differs by brand.On Volkswagen