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
	Charge system trouble indicator -- click for more
	Brake trouble indicator -- click for more
	Brake wear indicator -- click for more
	Brake or clutch fluid low indicator -- click for more
	Oil warning light -- click for more
	Oil level low indicators -- click for more
	Change engine oil indicator -- click for more
	Engine temperature indicator -- click for more
	Engine stop indicators -- click for more
Common and routine indicators
	Seat belt reminder -- click for more
	Rear seat seat belt reminder -- click for more
	Air bag warning indicator -- click for more
	Child seat installed indicator -- click for more
	Security indicators -- click for more
	Key fob detection indicator -- click for more
	Low engine coolant indicator -- click for more
	Low fuel indicators -- click for more
	Low washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Trouble or fault indicators
	Power steering trouble indicator -- click for more
	Electric power steering fault indicator -- click for more
	Park brake engaged and trouble indicators -- click for more
	Electric park brake malfunction indicators -- click for more
	Auto door lock malfunction indicator -- click for more
	Door or hood (bonnet) ajar indicators -- click for more
	Pedestrian warning indicator -- click for more
	Powertrain trouble indicator -- click for more
	Transmission malfunction indicator -- click for more
	Check engine light -- click for more
	Reduced engine power indicator -- click for more
	Engine fault indicator -- click for more
	Service reminder indicators-- click for more
	Shift lock indicators -- click for more
	Stability control indicators -- click for more
	Stability control off indicator -- click for more
	Traction control indicators -- click for more
	Tire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
	Anti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
	Suspension system fault indicators -- click for more
Driver assist and accessory systems indicators
	Blind spot monitor indicator -- click for more
	Collision alert indicator -- click for more
	Forward alert indicators -- click for more
	Follow distance indicator -- click for more
	Pedestrian alert indicator -- click for more
	Lane keeping indicator -- click for more
	Traffic sign recognition system or fault indicator -- click for more
	Start stop system indicators -- click for more
	Auto start stop indicators -- click for more
	Auto windshield wiper indicator -- click for more
	Rear door isolation switch indicator -- click for more
	Electric side step indicator -- click for more
	Overload indicator -- click for more
	Speed limiter indicator -- click for more
	Speed warning indicators -- click for more
	Park assist indicator -- click for more
	Hill descent and terrain mode indicators -- click for more
	Cruise control indicator -- click for more
	Adaptive cruise control indicator -- click for more
	Auto stop indicator -- click for more
	Trailer connected or tow mode indicators -- click for more
	Shift indicators -- click for more
	Frost warning or winter drive system indicator -- click for more
	Audio alarm disabled -- click for more
	All-wheel drive trouble indicator -- click for more
	Sport mode indicator -- click for more
Electric and hybrid vehicle indicators
	Hybrid ready indicator -- click for more
	Power limitation indicator -- click for more
	Charge cord connected indicator -- click for more
	Hybrid battery charge indicator -- click for more
Diesel vehicle indicators
	Glow plug preheat indicator -- click for more
	Diesel particle filter indicators -- click for more
	More diesel particle filter indicators -- click for more
	Water in fuel indicators -- click for more
Lighting indicators
	Park lamps on indicator -- click for more
	Fog lamp indicator -- click for more
	Rear fog lamp indicator -- click for more
	Turn signal indicator -- click for more
	Headlamp out indicator -- click for more
	Adaptive lighting trouble indicators -- click for more
	Headlamp adjustment indicator -- click for more
	Auto high beam assist indicator -- click for more
	High 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.

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