Dashboard lights symbols
Clear filtersPedestrian safety alert fault (amber)Dashboard lightsPedestrian safety alert fault (amber)Lights yellow when the pedestrian safety alert, the external sound that warns pedestrians, is not working.On Opel
Pedestrian warningDashboard lightsPedestrian warningOrange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; a pedestrian has stepped onto the road unexpectedly. Be ready to brake.On BMW
Pedestrian warning (red person between road lines)Dashboard lightsPedestrian warning (red person between road lines)The light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: a collision with a person is imminent. Brake or evade immediately.On MINI
Phone battery level (white)Dashboard lightsPhone battery level (white)Shows the battery charge level of the mobile phone connected to the car.On Volkswagen
Plug status fault warning light (red)Dashboard lightsPlug status fault warning light (red)A plug status or charging fault has been detected while the vehicle is not moving, shown with a message: re-plug or try another charging station, or check the external charging station. Contact a dealer if it continues. The vehicle cannot be driven until the charging cord is disconnected.On Jeep
Plug status indicator (green)2 meaningsPlug status indicator (green)When plugged in, the light shows that the charging plug is securely attached; it does not necessarily mean the vehicle is charging. A message shows the charge status. The vehicle cannot be driven until it is unplugged.Differs by brand.On Jeep
Plugged in, not charging (white plug)Dashboard lightsPlugged in, not charging (white plug)The charging process indicator is displayed on the instrument cluster during charging. White means the connector is plugged in but no charging process is active.On CUPRA
Pop-up hood not available (white)Dashboard lightsPop-up hood not available (white)The pedestrian-protection pop-up hood is not available, either because of a fault or because it has already deployed. The hood is lifted by a charge in a front impact with a pedestrian or similar at roughly 25 to 55 km/h; hitting a kerb or a deep pothole can also trigger it. A workshop must repair the system, or reset it after it has been used.On Audi
Porsche Stability Management warning lightDashboard lightsPorsche Stability Management warning lightFlashing: Porsche Stability Management (PSM) is actively intervening. Lit steadily: PSM is faulty; drive carefully and avoid sudden acceleration, hard braking and abrupt steering in difficult driving conditions. If the fault recurs or persists, have it repaired immediately at a Porsche dealer.On Porsche
Power limited (turtle)6 meaningsPower limited (turtle)Drive power has been reduced, so the car accelerates less, typically because the high-voltage battery is nearly empty or because of a fault. Charge the car; if the battery charge is fine, have it checked.Differs by brand.On Audi
Power steering failure warning light (red)Dashboard lightsPower steering failure warning light (red)Lit steadily: power steering failure. Drive carefully at moderate speed, then go to a workshop.On Citroën
Power steering malfunction light (amber)Dashboard lightsPower steering malfunction light (amber)Comes on or flashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction. Stop in a safe place and do not operate the steering wheel; there is no problem if it goes off after a while. If it stays on, contact an expert repairer. Steering may feel heavy or vibrate. Repeated jerking of the wheel at a standstill can trigger protective mode; wait several minutes.On Mazda
Power steering warning (thin wheel)Dashboard lightsPower steering warning (thin wheel)Lights amber when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds. If it comes on while driving together with the STOP warning light, there is a fault in the variable power assisted steering system: call an approved dealer.On Renault
Power system indicator (amber)2 meaningsPower system indicator (amber)Comes on when there is a problem with the electric vehicle (hybrid) system. If it stays on, have the car checked by a dealer immediately. With the message to stop driving when safe, stop immediately in a safe place and contact a dealer.Differs by brand.On Honda
Power top fault (amber)Dashboard lightsPower top fault (amber)There is a problem with the power-operated convertible top. The light comes on during the start-up check and stays lit when a fault is found; it also lights while the top is moving and stays on if the movement did not finish. With a fault present, the switch may not open or close the top.On Audi
Powertrain fault warning lightDashboard lightsPowertrain fault warning lightTurns on if the powertrain fails, either steady at ignition or during driving. Try not to drive the vehicle and contact an authorized dealer or service provider as soon as possible.On BYD
Predictive efficiency assist active (green)Dashboard lightsPredictive efficiency assist active (green)Audi's predictive efficiency assist is switched on and working. It looks ahead using navigation data, traffic signs and the terrain to help you save fuel, and it is not active while adaptive cruise control is engaged. When the foot is shown without the arrow, the system is suggesting you ease off the accelerator because a lower speed will be needed ahead.On Audi
Press brake pedal (foot on pedal)Dashboard lightsPress brake pedal (foot on pedal)Lights to tell you to press the brake pedal, for example to start the vehicle or to change gear position.On Renault
Press the brake pedal (green)2 meaningsPress the brake pedal (green)Lit green: press the brake pedal, for example to start the engine. Flashing green: the selector lever lock is preventing you from driving off; press the brake pedal.Differs by brand.On Volkswagen
Proactive occupant protection activeDashboard lightsProactive occupant protection activeLights up red while the proactive occupant protection system is intervening. On cars with Front Assist, the system activates safety measures when it judges that a frontal collision is imminent.On Škoda
READY (green)3 meaningsREADY (green)On the electric 208, lights green and steady, with a chime, when the car is ready to drive and heating/cooling is available. It goes out at about 3 mph (5 km/h), comes back when you stop, and goes out when you switch off and leave the car.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
READY indicatorDashboard lightsREADY indicatorStaying on means the vehicle is in the READY state and can move off.On Omoda / Jaecoo
READY indicator (green)Dashboard lightsREADY indicator (green)When the vehicle is started by pressing the brake pedal and the push button start, a green READY indicator appears in the instrument cluster to show the vehicle is ready for driving.On Ford
READY indicator (green, bold)2 meaningsREADY indicator (green, bold)Indicates that the vehicle has enough power to be driven, regardless of the speed of the vehicle.Differs by brand.On Jeep
Race driving profile (white two flags)Dashboard lightsRace driving profile (white two flags)Shown when the Race driving profile has been selected with the driving profile selector.On Volkswagen