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The color red represent the most serious of warnings in most cases . Unfortunately, there are a few instances where it is somewhat trivialized, but always start by taking any red indicator as a serious issue that must be addressed. We’ve gathered all the red indicators used by all the various vehicle systems. Please look below carefully.

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THE MOST SERIOUS WARNING LIGHTS. DO NOT WAIT TO ADDRESS THESE!
Brake trouble indicatorBrake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake Temperature IndicatorBrake Trouble Indicator Canada
Brake fault warningMore brake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake fault indicator
Brake warning CanadaAnd more brake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake fault indicator
Temperature warning light symbolTemperature warning indicators -- click for more
Oil trouble indicator symbolOil warning indicators -- Click for moreoil temperature indicatorLow Oil Level Symbol
Low oil level indicatorOil sensor and level indicators -- Click for moreOil pressure sensor malfunction
Charging system trouble indicator symbolCharge System warning indicators -- click for moreHybrid Battery Trouble Indicator
ROUTINE INDICATORS. FOLLOW THEIR LEAD.
Seat belt reminder symbolSeat belt reminder indicators -- click for morePassenger seat belt reminderSeat belt reminder symbol
Rear seat belt indicatorRear seat belt warning indicator -- click for moreRear seat belt reminder
Rear seat belts indicatorMore rear seat belt warning indicator -- click for moreRear belt not buckledRear Seat Safety Belt Warning
Door ajar warning indicatorDoor and other open indicators -- click for moreIgnition on driver door open indicator
Trunk Hatch Ajar WarningMore door and other open indicators -- click for moreTailgate open warning
Sliding door ajar indicatorAnd more door and other open indicators -- click for more4 door ajar indicator
Doors ajarAnd even more door and other open indicators -- click for moreHood openTailgate open
Park shift warningPark shift warning -- click for more
THE FOLLOWING WARNING LIGHTS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED QUICKLY.
Master warning light symbolMaster warning indicator -- click for moreMaster warning
SRS air bag indicator symbolAir bag warning indicators -- click for moreSRS text indicator
Security indicator symbolSecurity indicators -- click for moreSecurity lock indicator
Loose wheel indicatorLoose wheel indicator -- click for more
Break wear indicatorLow brake pad warning -- click for more
Drivetrain trouble indicatorPowertrain trouble indicators -- click for morePowertrain trouble indicator
Transmission temperature warningTransmission oil temperature warning -- click for more
Steering trouble indicatorElectronic power steering trouble indicators -- click for moreSteering trouble indicator
Power steering failureMore electronic power steering trouble indicators -- click for moreSteering fault indicator
Electronic throttle control indicator -- click for more
E-park brake trouble indicatorElectric park brake trouble indicators -- click for moreElectric park brake fault indicatorelectric park brake trouble indicator
Parking brake engaged indicatorPark brake engaged and trouble indicators -- click for morePark brake appliedService electric parking brake
Park Brake IndicatorMore park brake engaged and trouble indicators -- click for morePARK symbolPark brake applied
Brake force dist indicatorBrake force distribution fault indicator -- click for more
Low brake fluid indicatorLow brake fluid indicator -- click for more
Auto brake hold malfunctionBrake hold fault indicator -- click for more
Engine start systemEngine start system fault -- click for more
Key not detected indicatorKey fob indicator -- click for more
Service interval nearService interval due or past -- click for moreService interval exceeded
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSIST INDICATORS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY.
Driver inattentiveActive driver or highway assist system indicator -- click for more
ADAS fault indicatorAdvanced driver assist system fault indicator -- click for more
Audi presense fault indicatorAudi pre-sense system indicator -- click for more
Distance warning indicatorDistance warning indicator -- click for more
Collision warning 2Forward alert indicator -- click for more
Cross traffic alert redRear cross traffic alert indicator -- click for more
Collision warning system indicators -- click for moreAuto emergency brake
Collision warning activeMore collision warning system indicators -- click for moreCollision warning off indicator
Intersection collision warning leftStill more collision warning system indicators -- click for moreIntersection collision warning right
Lane keeping indicatorLane keeping or departure warning indicators -- click for moreLane departure warning leftLane departure warning left
Take the wheel indicatorSteering alert indicators -- click for moreSteering fault indicatorSteering assist off
Pedestrian or animal warning indicators -- click for morePedestrian detected indicator
Night vision deerMore pedestrian or animal warning indicators -- click for morePedestrians detected
Night vision assist indicators -- click for more
blind_spot_malfunction_indicatorBlind spot warning malfunction indicator -- click for more
Steering torque failure indicator -- click for more
Attention indicatorAttention assist indicators -- click for more
THESE INDICATORS ARE USED BY HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Hybrid battery trouble indicatorEV and hybrid battery warning indicators -- click for moreTraction battery warning
hybrid battery failureMore EV and hybrid battery warning indicators -- click for moreHigh voltage system faultBattery cut off
Torque limited indicatorPower limitation indicator -- click for more
Electric vehicle warning indicators -- click for moreEV system fault indicator
EV system indicatorMore electric vehicle warning indicators -- click for moreEV system indicator
High voltage battery lowEV battery charge level indicators -- click for moreEV charge warning
EV battery very lowMore EV battery charge level indicators -- click for moreCharge impossible indicatorEV battery drained
Auto regenerative brake indicator redSmart regenerative system indicator -- click for more
External sound system fault indicatorExternal sound system fault indicator -- click for more
Battery coolant fluid level lowBattery cooling fluid level indicator -- click for more
SPECIAL FEATURES
Convertible failure indicatorPower top trouble indicators -- click for moreConvertible top lock indicator
SOS battery faultSOS fault indicators -- click for moreSOS malfunction indicator

Vehicles examined include those from Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Fisker, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Polestar, Saab, Saturn, Smart, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Volvo.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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