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Airbags (amber seated figure and circle)2 meaningsAirbags (amber seated figure and circle)Lights orange and steady when one of the airbags or seat belt pyrotechnic pretensioners is faulty. Have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
All-wheel drive fault2 meaningsAll-wheel drive faultThe all-wheel drive has a malfunction. Switch off the engine, wait about 10 minutes and restart. If the light does not go out after a short drive, seek a specialist garage.Differs by brand.On Škoda
Anti-theft system warning lamp (red)Dashboard lightsAnti-theft system warning lamp (red)If this lamp illuminates, no valid key is detected. Use the correct key, or put the smart key in the alternative starting position.On MG
Audi pre sense collision warning (red)Dashboard lightsAudi pre sense collision warning (red)Audi pre sense has detected a collision hazard. It warns with visual, sound and haptic signals and, if needed, brakes partly or fully; it can also tighten the seat belts, close the windows and sunroof and switch on the hazard lights. React immediately.On Audi
Audi pre sense fault (amber)Dashboard lightsAudi pre sense fault (amber)Audi pre sense has a problem. It may need servicing, or a sensor may simply be dirty, so cleaning the car is a sensible first step. Normal driving is not affected.On Audi
Audi pre sense warningDashboard lightsAudi pre sense warningA collision-assistance function is limited or unavailable. Stay fully attentive and look at the display for the reason. Dirt over a sensor is a different matter from a hardware fault; clean it only where the manual allows. A red collision alert needs an immediate reaction from the driver, and the assistance never takes over the driver's responsibility.On Audi
Audi side assist fault (amber)Dashboard lightsAudi side assist fault (amber)The Audi side assist shows a car inside a mirror. When this light comes on and stays on, the system is not working and will not warn about vehicles next to the car. Restarting the car or cleaning the sensors may clear it; otherwise have a dealer or authorized workshop check it soon.On Audi
Audi side assist unavailable (white)Dashboard lightsAudi side assist unavailable (white)Audi's side assist light points to a fault in the system whatever its colour; in white it can also just mean the system is unavailable. It may come back after a restart or once the sensors are cleaned. If it stays on, vehicles alongside are not detected, so visit a dealer soon.On Audi
Auto Hold active2 meaningsAuto Hold activeGreen: Auto Hold is securing the stationary car against moving. In some cases the parking brake takes over securing the car.Differs by brand.On Škoda
Auto Hold ready2 meaningsAuto Hold readyAuto Hold is activated and prepared to intervene.Differs by brand.On Škoda
Auto Hold switched on (grey AUTO HOLD)Dashboard lightsAuto Hold switched on (grey AUTO HOLD)The lamp on the instrument cluster lights up grey when the Auto Hold function is switched on. The function holds the vehicle at a standstill and prevents it from moving without the brake pedal having to be kept pressed. The lamp of the button remains on while the function is connected. When Auto Hold is active and holding the vehicle, the lamp lights up green.On CUPRA
Auto Lane Change both ways (green)Dashboard lightsAuto Lane Change both ways (green)Auto Lane Change in both directions is available. Appears only while Autosteer is active.On Tesla
Auto Lane Change left (green)Dashboard lightsAuto Lane Change left (green)Auto Lane Change to the left is available. Appears only while Autosteer is active.On Tesla
Auto Lane Change right (green)Dashboard lightsAuto Lane Change right (green)Auto Lane Change to the right is available. Appears only while Autosteer is active.On Tesla
Auto Lane Change unavailable (grey)Dashboard lightsAuto Lane Change unavailable (grey)Shown in grey when Auto Lane Change is not available. Appears only while Autosteer is active.On Tesla
Auto Start/Stop faultDashboard lightsAuto Start/Stop faultOrange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; the engine Stop/Start system is malfunctioning and needs attention at a workshop.On BMW
Auto start/stop off (white)3 meaningsAuto start/stop off (white)The automatic engine start/stop system is turned off, so the engine will not shut down at stops. It can be switched back on with the start/stop button on the dashboard that carries a similar symbol.Differs by brand.On Audi
Automatic Hold (AUTO H)Dashboard lightsAutomatic Hold (AUTO H)Green or blue: shows a system that is switched on and working normally. In stop-and-go traffic the car applies the brake for you when it stops and releases it when you pull away.On BMW
Automatic brake hold operating (A and HOLD, green)Dashboard lightsAutomatic brake hold operating (A and HOLD, green)The green Automatic brake hold indicator light lights when the Automatic brake hold system is operating.On Nissan
Automatic brake hold standby (A and HOLD, white)Dashboard lightsAutomatic brake hold standby (A and HOLD, white)The white Automatic brake hold indicator light lights when the Automatic brake hold system is on standby.On Nissan
Automatic brake hold system indicator (green)Dashboard lightsAutomatic brake hold system indicator (green)Comes on when the automatic brake hold system is switched on; the driver information interface shows the same icon with the message Brake Hold System Standby.On Honda
Automatic headlamp dimmer indicatorDashboard lightsAutomatic headlamp dimmer indicatorGreen or blue: shows a system that is switched on and working normally. This version of the High Beam Assist light shows that the headlights are being dimmed and raised automatically.On BMW
Automatic headlight dipping (green)2 meaningsAutomatic headlight dipping (green)Lights green and steady when automatic headlight dipping has been switched on in the touch screen and the lighting stalk ring is set to AUTO.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Automatic headlight dipping fault (amber)2 meaningsAutomatic headlight dipping fault (amber)Lights orange and steady with a chime and a message when automatic headlight dipping or its camera has a fault. Get help from a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Automatic high beam enabled (white)Dashboard lightsAutomatic high beam enabled (white)The white symbol shows that the automatic high beam function is enabled.On Volvo