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Electric parking brake indicator (red)4 meaningsElectric parking brake indicator (red)Comes on when the electric parking brake (EPB) is operating. It flashes during sudden braking, which is normal. If it flashes in other situations, the system is malfunctioning: have it inspected by an authorised service centre as soon as possible.Differs by brand.On Omoda / Jaecoo
Electric parking brake warning light (amber)Dashboard lightsElectric parking brake warning light (amber)The warning light comes on when the electric parking brake system has a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer.On Mazda
Electric power steering (EPS) system indicator (amber)2 meaningsElectric power steering (EPS) system indicator (amber)Comes on when there is a problem with the electric power steering system or the Driver Attention Monitor. If it stays on, see a dealer. With the message that there is no steering assist and the car should not be driven, stop immediately in a safe place and contact a dealer.Differs by brand.On Honda
Electric power steering fault light (red)Dashboard lightsElectric power steering fault light (red)Indicates a fault with the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system. Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk; obtain service as soon as possible.On Jeep
Electric power steering warning (wheel and !)2 meaningsElectric power steering warning (wheel and !)Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. If it stays on, the Electric Power Steering (EPS) is malfunctioning; have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop or a Kia dealer.Differs by brand.On Kia
Electric shift control system warning lampDashboard lightsElectric shift control system warning lampComes on briefly at power ON. If lit, the electric shift control system has a malfunction: the master warning lamp comes on with a chime and the message to apply the parking brake when parked. If the chime continues when the power is switched OFF, make sure the parking brake is applied. Have it checked immediately.On Mitsubishi
Electric system malfunction (red car with !)3 meaningsElectric system malfunction (red car with !)On the electric 208, this red light stays on when a fault involving the electric motor or the traction battery has been detected.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
ElectricityWarning signsElectricityThere is a risk of electric shock here, for example from live parts behind a cover or inside a cabinet. Do not open, touch or work on the equipment unless you are qualified and it has been made safe.On ISO 7010
Electronic Parking Brake warning (EPB text)2 meaningsElectronic Parking Brake warning (EPB text)Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. If it stays on, the Electronic Parking Brake is malfunctioning; have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. It may also come on with the ESC indicator when the ESC is not working properly, which does not mean an EPB malfunction.Differs by brand.On Kia
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator lightDashboard lightsElectronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator lightLit about 3 seconds at power-on, then goes off. Lit when you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.On Hyundai
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator lightDashboard lightsElectronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator lightLit about 3 seconds at power-on, then goes off. Lit whenever there is a malfunction with the ESC system; have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible. Blinks while ESC is operating.On Hyundai
Electronic parking brake fault (amber)2 meaningsElectronic parking brake fault (amber)A fault in the electronic parking brake. The yellow central warning light comes on and the button indicator lights yellow. Have it checked by a workshop.Differs by brand.On Volkswagen
Electronic steering lock fault (amber)Dashboard lightsElectronic steering lock fault (amber)The electronic steering lock, part of the start and immobiliser system, has a fault. Contact a workshop straight away, as it could leave you unable to start.On Audi
Electronic steering lock fault (red)Dashboard lightsElectronic steering lock fault (red)The electronic steering lock, part of the start and immobiliser system, has a fault. In red the car cannot be started or steered; do not tow it, and contact a workshop straight away.On Audi
Electronic throttle control warning light (red)Dashboard lightsElectronic throttle control warning light (red)Indicates a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If it stays on, the vehicle is usually drivable; cycle the ignition when stopped in PARK and see a dealer soon. If it flashes with the engine running, immediate service is required: performance may be reduced, the idle rough or the engine may stall, and towing may be needed. It may also come on if the accelerator and brake are pressed together.On Jeep
Electrostatic sensitive deviceHandling marksElectrostatic sensitive deviceThe package holds goods that electrostatic discharge can damage. Avoid contact with it when the air is very dry, as on hot dry summer days or very cold winter days, and especially when wearing insulating shoes or standing on a non-conductive floor.On ISO 780
Electrotechnical system fault (car with !)2 meaningsElectrotechnical system fault (car with !)Lights red when there is a fault in the electrical assembly: contact an approved dealer straight away. With the STOP light and a beep, the system is overheating: stop and switch off. With the STOP light, a beep and the EVACUATE IN SAFETY message, switch off, do not restart, leave the vehicle and keep away from it, as there is a risk of fire.Differs by brand.On Renault
Electrotechnical system temperatureDashboard lightsElectrotechnical system temperatureLights red when the temperature of the electrical assembly is too high. Stop without switching off the ignition; the light should go out. If it does not, consult an approved dealer. Performance may be reduced.On Renault
Emergency Assist active with lane guidanceDashboard lightsEmergency Assist active with lane guidanceLights up on the instrument cluster when the driver has not reacted to the prompts to take control and the system is regulating: it brakes the vehicle and keeps it in its lane, with lane guidance activated. You can cancel the intervention at any time by moving the steering wheel, accelerating or braking. Other road users are warned by the hazard warning lights and, depending on speed, the horn. Once the vehicle has stopped, the electronic parking brake and gear position P are engaged and all doors are unlocked.On CUPRA
Emergency Assist interveningDashboard lightsEmergency Assist interveningLights up red while Emergency Assist is intervening. You can interrupt its automatic braking by firmly pressing the brake or accelerator pedal or by abruptly turning the steering wheel from side to side.On Škoda
Emergency Assist unavailable (amber)Dashboard lightsEmergency Assist unavailable (amber)Emergency Assist is unavailable or works only partly. Switch the engine off and on again; if it is still unavailable, seek a specialist garage.On Škoda
Emergency assist (white)Dashboard lightsEmergency assist (white)Emergency assist is working. It monitors the driver and steps in if the driver stops responding: first it prompts the driver to resume steering, and if there is still no reaction it takes control and brakes the car to a stop in its own lane.On Audi
Emergency assist fault (white)Dashboard lightsEmergency assist fault (white)There is a fault in emergency assist, the system that brings the car to a stop when it detects no activity from the driver. The system can be switched off in the driver assistance menu.On Audi
Emergency assist fault, SOS (amber)Dashboard lightsEmergency assist fault, SOS (amber)In amber, the emergency assist system has a fault. This system watches the driver; if the driver stays inactive it first asks them to steer, and if there is still no response it takes over and brakes the car to a stop in its lane.On Audi
Emergency assist fault, heart (amber)Dashboard lightsEmergency assist fault, heart (amber)Audi emergency assist brings the car to a halt when it detects no driver activity. In amber, the system has found a fault that needs attention. The function can be switched off in the driver assistance menu.On Audi