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
Charge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake trouble indicators -- click for more
Park brake indicator -- click for more
Oil warning lights -- click for more
More oil warning lights -- click for more
Engine temperature indicators -- click for more
Electronic power control or engine speed control indicators -- click for more
Common and routine indicators
Seat belt reminders -- click for more#colspan#
Air bag warning indicator -- click for more
Security indicator -- click for more
Door, hood or trunk lid ajar indicator -- click for more
Frost warning indicator -- click for more
Low coolant warning indicator -- click for more
Low fuel indicator -- click for more
Low windshield washer fluid indicators -- click for more
Trouble and fault indicators
Master warning light -- click for more
Loose wheel warning indicator -- click for more
Park brake trouble indicator -- click for more
Low brake pad indicator -- click for more
Driver's door malfunction indicator -- click for more
Engine malfunction indicator -- click for more
Check gas cap indicator -- click for more
Stability control off indicators -- click for more
Dynamic traction control indicator -- click for more
Transmission or drivetrain trouble indicator -- click for more
Steering trouble indicator -- click for more
Steering lock indicator -- click for more
Engine start system fault indicators -- click for more
Low key battery indicator -- click for more
Tire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
Anti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
Suspension fault indicator -- click for more
Windshield wiper fault indicator -- click for more
Rain sensor fault indicator -- click for more
Power top trouble light -- click for more
SOS feature malfunction indicator -- click for more
Emergency assist indicators -- click for more
Child safety lock malfunction -- click for more
Driver assist and accessory system indicators
Auto start stop indicators -- click for more
Night vision assist indicators -- click for more
More night vision assist indicators -- click for more
Traffic sign recognition fault indicator -- click for more
Audi pre-sense fault indicators -- click for more
Audi side assist malfunction indicator -- click for more
Active lane assist indicators -- click for more
Congestion assist indicators -- click for more
Distance warning indicator -- click for more
Cross traffic alert indicator -- click for more
Predictive efficiency assist indicators -- click for more
More predictive efficiency assist indicators -- click for more
Adaptive cruise control indicators -- click for more
Cruise control indicators -- click for more
Speed warning indicator -- click for more
Suspension control indicators -- click for more
Sport differential warning indicator -- click for more
Park distance control -- click for more
Electric and hybrid vehicle indicators
High voltage (EV) system fault indicators -- click for more
EV or hybrid mode indicators -- click for more
More EV or hybrid mode indicators -- click for more
And still more EV or hybrid mode indicators -- click for more
EV charging indicators -- click for more
Power limitation indicator -- click for more
Low charge warning -- click for more
External sound fault indicator -- click for more
Diesel indicators
Glow plug indicator -- click for more
Diesel particulate filter -- click for more
AdBlue indicators -- click for more
Lighting indicators
Lamp out indicator -- click for more
Adaptive headlamp system fault -- click for more
Headlamp leveling fault indicator -- click for more
Automatic headlamp dimmer fault -- click for more
Fog lamps activated-- click for more
Park lamps on indicator -- click for more
Turn signal indicator -- click for more
Auto headlamp dimmer indicator -- click for more
High 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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