Dashboard warning lights
What dashboard warning lights mean, how urgent they are and what to do next. Red means stop or act now; amber means check soon.
- Check engine light (flashing) Critical
- Oil pressure warning light Critical
- Coolant temperature warning light Critical
- Brake system warning light Critical
- Battery / charging warning light High
- Airbag / SRS warning light High
- Power steering warning light High
- Transmission temperature warning High
- Check engine light (steady) Moderate
- ABS warning light Moderate
- Tire pressure (TPMS) warning light Moderate
- Traction / stability control light Moderate
- Glow plug light (diesel) Moderate
- Diesel particulate filter (DPF) light Moderate
- Seat belt reminder Moderate
- AdBlue / DEF warning light Moderate
- Master warning light Moderate
- Low fuel warning light Low
Is the check engine light on? Read the code with an OBD2 scanner and look it up in the OBD2 code database.