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Opel Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

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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 Opel. Click a link to learn more about each one.

How They Are Presented

They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols.. There are over 130 of them, so search carefully!

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Red indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake trouble 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
Temperature Warning Light SymbolEngine temperature indicator -- click for more
Stop engine indicatorEngine stop indicators -- click for moreEngine stop indicator
Steering Trouble IndicatorPower steering trouble indicator -- click for more
Drivetrain Trouble IndicatorPowertrain trouble indicator -- click for more
Parking Brake Engaged IndicatorPark brake engaged and trouble indicators -- click for moreService Electric Parking Brake
Pedestrian detected indicatorPedestrian alert indicators -- click for moreNight Vision Pedestrian Warning
Charge cord connectedCharge cord connected indicator -- click for more
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Rear Seat Safety Belt WarningRear seat seat belt reminder -- click for more
Security Lock IndicatorSecurity indicators -- click for moreImmobilizer dot
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor or hood (bonnet) ajar indicators -- click for moreHood ajar indicator
Yellow/amber/orange indicators
Low Coolant IndicatorLow engine coolant indicator -- click for more
Use brake indicatorShift lock indicators -- click for moreShift Lock Indicator
Check oil level indicatorChange engine oil indicator -- click for more
Brake Pad Wear Warning SymbolBrake wear indicator -- click for more
Service reminder indicatorService reminder indicators-- click for moreOil service reminder
Auto lock malfunction indicatorAuto door lock malfunction indicator -- click for more
Check engine lightCheck engine lights -- click for moreSystem check indicator
Reduced Engine Power LightReduced engine power indicator -- click for more
Engine Fault IndicatorEngine or transmission electronics fault indicators -- click for moreEngine electronics indicatorService reminder indicator
Transmission fault indicatorTransmission malfunction indicator -- click for more
Electric Shift MalfunctionPowertrain trouble indicator -- click for more
Open and start system indicatorKey fob detection indicator -- click for more
Child seat occupied indicatorChild seat installed indicator -- click for more
Electric park brake malfunction indicatorElectric park brake malfunction indicators -- click for moreService electric park brake
EPS Indicator SymbolElectric power steering fault indicator -- click for more
Stacility controlStability control indicators -- click for moreTraction Control IndicatorElectronic stability program
Slip Control Off IndicatorStability control off indicators -- click for moreESC not ready indicatorESP 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
All Wheel Drive DisabledAll-wheel drive trouble indicator -- click for more
IDS + IndicatorInteractive drive system fault indicator -- click for more
Air suspension indicatorSuspension system fault indicators -- click for moreIDS+ fault indicatorDamping control fault indicator
Auto wiperAuto windshield wiper indicators -- click for moreAuto windshield wiper indicator
Anti theft alarm indicatorAudio alarm disabled -- click for more
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 collision alert indicator
Distance setting indicatorFollow distance indicator -- click for more
Lane Departure WarningLane keeping indicator -- click for more
Hill start assist trouble indicatorHill descent and terrain mode indicator -- click for more
Start Stop fault indicatorMore auto stop indicators -- click for more
Engine Start Stop Fault IndicatorStart stop system indicators -- click for more
Up shift indicatorShift indicators -- click for moreDown shift indicator
Sport Mode IndicatorSport mode indicator -- click for more
Trailer connected indicatorTrailer connected or tow mode 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 warning indicatorSpeed warning indicators -- click for moreSpeed warning indicatorOverspeed indicator
Power Limitation IndicatorPower limitation indicator -- click for more
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 Trap Indicator
Drain water in fuel indicatorMore water in fuel indicators -- click for moreWater in fuel indicator
Rear Fog Lamp IndicatorRear fog lamp 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
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicators -- click for moreLow fuel indicator
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Frost warningFrost warning or winter drive system indicator -- click for moreFrost Warning Indicator
Green and blue indicators
Forward Alert IndicatorForward alert indicator -- click for more
Parking Assistance SymbolPark assist indicator -- click for more
Grade assist 2Hill descent and terrain mode indicators -- click for moreGrade Assist Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator SymbolCruise control indicator -- click for more
Active Cruise Control SymbolAdaptive cruise control indicator -- click for more
Auto Stop indicatorAuto stop indicators -- click for moreStart stop indicatorStart stop indicator
Engine Start Stop IndicatorStart stop system indicator -- click for more
Up Shift IndicatorShift indicator -- click for more
ECO mode indicator 2Eco mode indicator -- click for more
Trailer connected indicatorTrailer connected or tow mode indicator -- click for more
Ready Mode IndicatorHybrid ready indicator -- click for moreHybrid Ready Indicator
Tail Light Indicator CanadaPark lamps on indicator -- click for more
Fog Lamp Indicator SymbolFog lamp indicator -- click for more
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
High-beam Assistant IndicatorAuto high beam assist indicator -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh beam indicator -- click for more
White and gray scale indicators
Service ReminderService reminder indicator-- click for more
Sign recognition indicatorTraffic sign recognition system or fault indicator -- click for more
Speed limiter indicaterSpeed limiter indicator -- click for more
Start stop fault indicatorAuto stop indicator -- click for more
Hybrid battery charge indicatorHybrid battery charge indicator -- click for more

Models examined include Adam, Agila, Antara, Astra, Combo, Corsa, Crossland, Grandland, GT, Insignia, Karl, Meriva, Mokka, Movano, Tigra, 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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