Holden Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Holden 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 Holden. 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). There are over 50 of them so search carefully!

Serious trouble or fault indicators
	Charge system trouble indicator -- click for more
	Brake trouble indicator -- click for more
	Brake or clutch fluid low indicator -- click for more
	Electric park brake engaged and trouble indicator -- click for more
	Oil warning light -- click for more
	Engine temperature indicator -- click for more
	Air bag warning indicator -- click for more
	Power steering trouble indicator -- click for more
Common or routine indicators
	Seat belt reminder -- click for more
	Rear seat seat belt reminder -- click for more
	Security indicator -- click for more
	Door or hood (bonnet) ajar indicators -- click for more
	Low fuel indicators -- click for more
	Low washer fluid indicator -- click for more
	Frost warning indicator -- click for more
Trouble or fault indicators
	Check engine light -- click for more
	Reduced engine power indicator -- click for more
	Service reminder indicator-- click for more
	Shift lock indicator -- click for more
	Stability control indicator -- click for more
	Stability control off indicator -- click for more
	Traction control indicator -- click for more
	Tire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
	Anti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
Driver assist systems indicators
	Collision alert indicator -- click for more
	Forward alert indicator -- click for more
	Lane keeping indicator -- click for more
	Follow distance indicator -- click for more
	Pedestrian alert indicators -- click for more
	Cruise control indicator -- click for more
	Adaptive cruise control -- click for more
	Speed limiter indicators -- click for more
	Auto stop indicator -- click for more
	Park assist indicator -- click for more
	Trailer connected or tow mode indicators -- click for more
	Hill descent and terrain mode indicators -- click for more
	4-wheel drive indicator -- click for more
	Upshift indicator -- click for more
Diesel vehicle indicators
	Glow plug preheat indicator -- click for more
	AdBlue indicator -- click for more
Lighting indicators
	Automatic high beam indicator -- click for more
	Park lamps on indicator -- click for more
	Fog lamp indicator -- click for more
	Turn signal indicator -- click for more
	Rear fog lamp indicator -- click for more
	Headlamp out indicator -- click for more
	Adaptive lighting trouble indicator -- click for more
	High beam indicator -- click for more

Models examined include Acadia, Astra, Colorado, Commodore, Spark, Equinox, Trailblazer, and Trax.

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