Audi Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Audi Symbols

So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Audi. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are nearly 130 of them, so be patient!

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Serious trouble or fault indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake Temperature IndicatorBrake Trouble Indicator Canada
Park Brake IndicatorPark brake indicator -- click for more
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil warning lights -- click for moreLow oil pressure indicatorLow Oil Level Symbol
Engine Oil Level SensorMore oil warning lights -- click for moreEngine Oil level Minimum Indicator
Temperature Warning Light SymbolEngine temperature indicators -- click for moreEngine arm up indicator
EPC Indicator SymbolElectronic power control or engine speed control indicators -- click for moreElectronic Power Control
Common and routine indicators
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminders -- click for moreRear seat unoccupied indicator#colspan#
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for moreAir Bag Indicator Symbol
Security Lock IndicatorSecurity indicator -- click for more
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor, hood or trunk lid ajar indicator -- click for moreHood ajar indicator
Frost Warning IndicatorFrost warning indicator -- click for more
Low Coolant IndicatorLow coolant warning indicator -- click for more
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicator -- click for more
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow windshield washer fluid indicators -- click for moreWasher fluid low indicator
Trouble and fault indicators
Master Warning SymbolMaster warning light -- click for more
Loose wheel indicatorLoose wheel warning indicator -- click for more
Park brake malfunctionPark brake trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Pad Wear Warning SymbolLow brake pad indicator -- click for more
Door malfunction indicatorDriver's door malfunction indicator -- click for more
Malfunction Indicator SymbolEngine malfunction indicator -- click for moreCheck engine light
Check Gas Cap IndicatorCheck gas cap indicator -- click for moreCheck Gas Cap Indicator
Slip Control Off IndicatorStability control off indicators -- click for moreESC OFF indicatorStability control indicator
Dynamic Traction Control IndicatorDynamic traction control indicator -- click for more
Drivetrain Trouble IndicatorTransmission or drivetrain trouble indicator -- click for more
Steering Trouble IndicatorSteering trouble indicator -- click for more
Steering Lock IndicatorSteering lock indicator -- click for more
Engine Start System FaultEngine start system fault indicators -- click for moreEngine Start Symbol Fault 2Engine start system
Low Fob BatteryLow key battery indicator -- click for more
Tire Pressure Monitor SymbolTire pressure monitor indicator -- click for moreTPMS Malfunction Indicator
ABS Trouble Indicator CanadaAnti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for moreABS Trouble Indicator US
Suspension fault indicatorSuspension fault indicator -- click for more
Wiper failure indicatorWindshield wiper fault indicator -- click for more
Light or rain sensor fault indicatorRain sensor fault indicator -- click for more
Convertible Top IndicatorPower top trouble light -- click for more
SOS IndicatorSOS feature malfunction indicator -- click for more
Emergency assist indicatorEmergency assist indicators -- click for moreEmergency assist fault
Child safety lock malfunctionChild safety lock malfunction -- click for moreChild safety lock malfunction
Driver assist and accessory system indicators
start stop indicatorAuto start stop indicators -- click for moreStart stop indicatorStart stop fault indicator
Night Vision Pedestrian WarningNight vision assist indicators -- click for moreNight Vision Animal Warning
Night vision on indicatorMore night vision assist indicators -- click for moreNight vision fault indicator
Traffic sign recognition fault indicatorTraffic sign recognition fault indicator -- click for more
Audi presense fault indicatorAudi pre-sense fault indicators -- click for moreAudi pre sense fault indicator
Blind spot or side assist faultAudi side assist malfunction indicator -- click for more
Lane keeping indicatorActive lane assist indicators -- click for moreLane Departure Symbol
Congestion AssistCongestion assist indicators -- click for more
Distance warning indicatorDistance warning indicator -- click for moreDistance warning indicator
Cross traffic assist indicatorCross traffic alert indicator -- click for more
Predictive Efficiency AssistPredictive efficiency assist indicators -- click for moreEfficiency assist exit
Efficiency assist circleMore predictive efficiency assist indicators -- click for moreEfficiency assist intersection
Adaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive cruise control indicators -- click for moreCurve speed adaptCollision warning indicator
Cruise Control Indicator SymbolCruise control indicators -- click for moreCruise Control Indicator
Speed warning indicatorSpeed warning indicator -- click for more
Suspension MalfunctionSuspension control indicators -- click for moreActive Suspension Warning
Sport Differential WarningSport differential warning indicator -- click for more
Parking Assistance SymbolPark distance control -- click for morePark assist offPark assist failure
Electric and hybrid vehicle indicators
EV system fault indicator High voltage (EV) system fault indicators -- click for moreEV System Indicator
EV mode indicatorEV or hybrid mode indicators -- click for moreHybrid mode standbyEV mode unavailable indicator
Combustion engine operation indicatorMore EV or hybrid mode indicators -- click for moreBattery hold indicator
Automatic hybrid operation indicatorAnd still more EV or hybrid mode indicators -- click for moreAutomatic hybrid operation
Charge cord connectedEV charging indicators -- click for moreCharging Indicator Symbol
Power Limitation IndicatorPower limitation indicator -- click for more
Low Battery WarningLow charge warning -- click for more
Pedestrian Sound IndicatorExternal sound fault indicator -- click for more
Diesel indicators
Glow Plug Indicator SymbolGlow plug indicator -- click for more
Diesel Particulate Filter symbolDiesel particulate filter -- click for more
AdBlue Maintenance IndicatorAdBlue indicators -- click for moreAdBlue fill indicator
Lighting indicators
Headlamp outLamp out indicator -- click for more
Adaptive headlamp faultAdaptive headlamp system fault -- click for more
Headlight Levelling System WarningHeadlamp leveling fault indicator -- click for more
Light or rain sensor fault indicatorAutomatic headlamp dimmer fault -- click for more
Fog Lamp Indicator SymbolFog lamps activated-- click for more
Tail Light Indicator CanadaPark lamps on indicator -- click for more
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
Automatic high beamsAuto headlamp dimmer indicator -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh beam indicator -- click for more

Models examined include the A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q7, Q8, RS, S3, S4, S5, and TT.

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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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