Vauxhall Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall. 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 nearly 120 of them, so search carefully!

Serious trouble or fault indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Pad Wear Warning SymbolBrake wear indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble Indicator CanadaBrake or clutch fluid low indicator -- click for moreBrake fault indicator
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil warning light -- click for more
Low oil level indicatorOil level low indicators -- click for moreLow Oil Level Symbol
Check oil level indicatorChange engine oil indicator -- click for more
Temperature Warning Light SymbolEngine temperature indicator -- click for more
Stop engine indicatorEngine stop indicators -- click for moreEngine stop indicator
Common and routine indicators
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Rear Seat Safety Belt WarningRear seat seat belt reminder -- click for more
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Child seat occupied indicatorChild seat installed indicator -- click for more
Security Lock IndicatorSecurity indicators -- click for moreImmobilizer dot
Open and start system indicatorKey fob detection indicator -- click for more
Low Coolant IndicatorLow engine coolant indicator -- click for more
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicators -- click for moreLow fuel indicator
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Trouble or fault indicators
Steering Trouble IndicatorPower steering trouble indicator -- click for more
EPS Indicator SymbolElectric power steering fault indicator -- click for more
Parking Brake Engaged IndicatorPark brake engaged and trouble indicators -- click for moreService Electric Parking Brake
Electric park brake malfunction indicatorElectric park brake malfunction indicators -- click for moreService electric park brake
Auto lock malfunction indicatorAuto door lock malfunction indicator -- click for more
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor or hood (bonnet) ajar indicators -- click for moreHood ajar indicator
Night Vision Pedestrian WarningPedestrian warning indicator -- click for more
Electric Shift MalfunctionPowertrain trouble indicator -- click for moreDrivetrain Trouble Indicator
Transmission fault indicatorTransmission malfunction indicator -- click for more
Check engine lightCheck engine light -- click for more
Reduced Engine Power LightReduced engine power indicator -- click for more
Engine Fault IndicatorEngine fault indicator -- click for more
Service reminder indicatorService reminder indicators-- click for moreOil service reminderService Reminder
Use brake indicatorShift lock indicators -- click for moreShift Lock Indicator
Stacility controlStability control indicators -- click for moreTraction Control IndicatorElectronic stability program
Slip Control Off IndicatorStability control off indicator -- click for moreESP off indicator
Traction Control System Warning LightTraction control indicators -- click for moreTCSS OFF Indicator
Tire Pressure Monitor SymbolTire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
ABS Trouble Indicator CanadaAnti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
Air suspension indicatorSuspension system fault indicators -- click for moreIDS+ fault indicatorDamping control fault indicator
Driver assist and accessory systems indicators
Blind Spot IndicatorBlind spot monitor indicator -- click for more
Forward collision warningCollision alert indicator -- click for more
Vehicle detected indicatorForward alert indicators -- click for moreForward Alert IndicatorForward collision alert indicator
Distance setting indicatorFollow distance indicator -- click for more
Pedestrian detected indicatorPedestrian alert indicator -- click for more
Lane Departure WarningLane keeping indicator -- click for more
Sign recognition indicatorTraffic sign recognition system or fault indicator -- click for more
Engine Start Stop Fault IndicatorStart stop system indicators -- click for moreEngine Start Stop Indicator
Start stop indicatorAuto start stop indicators -- click for moreStart Stop fault indicator
Auto wiperAuto windshield wiper indicator -- click for more
Rear door lock isolatorRear door isolation switch indicator -- click for more
Electric side step indicatorElectric side step indicator -- click for more
Overload indicatorOverload indicator -- click for more
Speed limiter indicaterSpeed limiter indicator -- click for more
Speed warning indicatorSpeed warning indicators -- click for moreSpeed warning indicatorOverspeed indicator
Parking Assistance SymbolPark assist indicator -- click for more
Grade assist 2Hill descent and terrain mode indicators -- click for moreGrade Assist IndicatorHill start assist trouble indicator
Cruise Control Indicator SymbolCruise control indicator -- click for more
Active Cruise Control SymbolAdaptive cruise control indicator -- click for more
Auto Stop indicatorAuto stop indicator -- click for more
Trailer connected indicatorTrailer connected or tow mode indicators -- click for moreTrailer connected indicator
Up Shift IndicatorShift indicators -- click for moreUp shift indicatorDown shift indicator
Frost warningFrost warning or winter drive system indicator -- click for moreFrost Warning Indicator
Anti theft alarm indicatorAudio alarm disabled -- click for more
All Wheel Drive DisabledAll-wheel drive trouble indicator -- click for more
Sport Mode IndicatorSport mode indicator -- click for more
Electric and hybrid vehicle indicators
Ready Mode IndicatorHybrid ready indicator -- click for moreHybrid Ready Indicator
Power Limitation IndicatorPower limitation indicator -- click for more
Charge cord connectedCharge cord connected indicator -- click for more
Hybrid battery charge indicatorHybrid battery charge indicator -- click for more
Diesel vehicle indicators
Glow Plug Indicator SymbolGlow plug preheat indicator -- click for more
Diesel Particulate Filter symbol indicator 1Diesel particle filter indicators -- click for moreDiesel Exhaust Filter 2
Diesel particle filterMore diesel particle filter indicators -- click for moreAdBlue indicatorDiesel Exhaust Filter
Water in Fuel Indicator 2Water in fuel indicators -- click for moreWater in fuel indicatorWater Trap Indicator
Lighting indicators
Tail Light Indicator CanadaPark lamps on indicator -- click for more
Fog Lamp Indicator SymbolFog lamp indicator -- click for more
Rear Fog Lamp IndicatorRear fog lamp indicator -- click for more
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
Headlamp outHeadlamp out indicator -- click for more
Cornering Headlamps Malfunction IndicatorAdaptive lighting trouble indicators -- click for moreCornering light indicator
Headlight Levelling IndicatorHeadlamp adjustment indicator -- click for more
High-beam Assistant IndicatorAuto high beam assist indicator -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh beam indicator -- click for more

Models examined include Adam, Agila, Ampera, Antara, Astra, Astravan, Cascada, Combo, Corsa, Crossland X, Grandland X, GTC, Insignia, Meriva, Mokka, Movano, Signum, Tigra, Vectra, Viva, Vivaro, and Zafira.

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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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