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Front Assist activatingDashboard lightsFront Assist activatingFront Assist is being activated and is not yet available. This happens for about 30 seconds after starting. Front Assist may also be unavailable in a steep curve or during an ESC intervention.On Škoda
Front Assist collision warning (red)Dashboard lightsFront Assist collision warning (red)Red: Front Assist warns of a risk of collision. If the driver does not react, the car brakes automatically.On Škoda
Front Assist collision warning, car between lanes (red)Dashboard lightsFront Assist collision warning, car between lanes (red)Front Assist warns of an acute risk of collision with a red light and a chime. Brake or steer round the obstacle at once. Depending on speed, the car may also brake automatically without an earlier warning stage.On Volkswagen
Front Assist offDashboard lightsFront Assist offLights up when Front Assist is deactivated. Front Assist should be deactivated when the car is carried on a freight train, ferry or similar.On Škoda
Front Assist off (amber, OFF)Dashboard lightsFront Assist off (amber, OFF)Front Assist has been switched off, so its collision warnings and automatic emergency braking are not available.On Volkswagen
Front Assist starting up (amber)Dashboard lightsFront Assist starting up (amber)Front Assist is starting up and is not, or only partly, available while this is shown. It goes out after a short drive straight ahead and stays on while the car is stationary. Depending on the country it is shown yellow or white.On Volkswagen
Front Assist starting up (white)Dashboard lightsFront Assist starting up (white)Front Assist is starting up and is not, or only partly, available while this is shown. It goes out after a short drive straight ahead. Depending on the country it is shown white or yellow.On Volkswagen
Front Assist unavailableDashboard lightsFront Assist unavailableLights up with the amber triangle when Front Assist is unavailable. Clean the front radar sensor and the windscreen in the area of the assistance camera.On Škoda
Front and rear axle lock indicator (amber)Dashboard lightsFront and rear axle lock indicator (amber)Indicates when the front, rear or both axles have been locked; the lock icon on each axle shows the current lock status.On Jeep
Front fog light indicator (green, bold)Dashboard lightsFront fog light indicator (green, bold)This indicator light comes on when the front fog lights are on.On Jeep
Front passenger airbag OFF2 meaningsFront passenger airbag OFFLights orange and steady when the front passenger airbag is switched off (control at OFF). A rear-facing child seat can then be fitted on that seat, unless there is an airbag fault.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Front passenger airbag ON2 meaningsFront passenger airbag ONLights orange and steady when the front passenger airbag is switched on (control at ON). Do not fit a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat: there is a risk of serious injury.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Frost warningDashboard lightsFrost warningThe outside temperature is close to freezing, about 4 °C (40 °F) or lower, so roads may be icy; at freezing point it may turn red. Drive with care.On Audi
Fuel in engine oil (amber thermometer)Dashboard lightsFuel in engine oil (amber thermometer)Amber thermometer on its own: fuel has mixed into the engine oil. Drive until the engine is fully warm so the fuel can evaporate out of the oil, and keep engine revs low meanwhile.On Audi
Fuel level sensor failure light (amber)Dashboard lightsFuel level sensor failure light (amber)There is a fuel level sensor failure. Take the vehicle to an authorised dealer and have it inspected.On Jeep
Fuel reserve (amber outline pump)2 meaningsFuel reserve (amber outline pump)Lights yellow when the fuel reserve is being used. Refuel soon.Differs by brand.On Volkswagen
Fuel reserve warning lamp with filler flap indicator (amber)Dashboard lightsFuel reserve warning lamp with filler flap indicator (amber)Lights up while the engine is running when the fuel supply has dropped into the reserve range: refuel. If it lights up while driving because of pressure loss in the fuel system, the fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking: close the cap, and if it was already closed correctly, consult a qualified specialist workshop.On Mercedes-Benz
Fuel tank system faultDashboard lightsFuel tank system faultSomething in the fuel tank system has failed, such as the charcoal canister, purge valve, fuel pump or level sensor. First make sure the fuel cap is tight; otherwise a workshop is needed. It looks like the low-fuel light but is not filled in.On Audi
Gear change indicator (lever with triangle)Dashboard lightsGear change indicator (lever with triangle)Gear change indicator: advises the driver to change to a lower gear.On Renault
Gear change indicator (shift up)Dashboard lightsGear change indicator (shift up)Advises the driver to change to a higher gear.On Renault
Gearbox fault (amber solid gear with !)Dashboard lightsGearbox fault (amber solid gear with !)Lit yellow: the clutch is slipping (take your foot off the clutch pedal), overheated (you may continue) or defective (drive carefully to a workshop). If the DSG gearbox has overheated, do not drive on: select P and let it cool. Do not continue if the light stays on.On Volkswagen
Gearbox warning (amber)2 meaningsGearbox warning (amber)There is a problem with how the transmission works or with its control. Follow any restriction shown in the display and have it diagnosed. A red stop message, heavy slipping, loss of drive or overheating calls for a safe stop. Note any delayed engagement or missing gears.Differs by brand.On Audi
Glow plug warning10 meaningsGlow plug warningOrange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; have the glow plugs checked.Differs by brand.On BMW
Gradient ahead (green)Dashboard lightsGradient ahead (green)A slope is coming up; the display shows its expected grade as a percentage. Part of Audi's predictive efficiency assist, which uses navigation data, traffic signs and the terrain to help save fuel; it is not active while adaptive cruise control is engaged.On Audi
HDC indicatorDashboard lightsHDC indicatorSteady on when HDC is enabled with the HDC switch below 38 km/h; flashes while HDC is actively controlling speed between 11 and 38 km/h. HDC stops automatically above about 65 km/h.On BYD