Red Dashboard Symbols

Red Dashboard Symbols or Warning Lights

The color red represent the most serious of warnings in most cases . Unfortunately, there are a few instances where it is somewhat trivialized, but always start by taking any red indicator as a serious issue that must be addressed. We’ve gathered all the red indicators used by all the various vehicle systems. Please look below carefully.

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THE MOST SERIOUS WARNING LIGHTS. DO NOT WAIT TO ADDRESS THESE!
Brake trouble indicators -- click for more
More brake trouble indicators -- click for more
And more brake trouble indicators -- click for more
Temperature warning indicators -- click for more
Oil warning indicators -- Click for more
Oil sensor and level indicators -- Click for more
Charge System warning indicators -- click for more
ROUTINE INDICATORS. FOLLOW THEIR LEAD.
Seat belt reminder indicators -- click for more
Rear seat belt warning indicator -- click for more
More rear seat belt warning indicator -- click for more
Door and other open indicators -- click for more
More door and other open indicators -- click for more
And more door and other open indicators -- click for more
And even more door and other open indicators -- click for more
Park shift warning -- click for more
THE FOLLOWING WARNING LIGHTS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED QUICKLY.
Master warning indicator -- click for more
Air bag warning indicators -- click for more
Security indicators -- click for more
Loose wheel indicator -- click for more
Low brake pad warning -- click for more
Powertrain trouble indicators -- click for more
Transmission oil temperature warning -- click for more
Electronic power steering trouble indicators -- click for more
More electronic power steering trouble indicators -- click for more
Electronic throttle control indicator -- click for more
Electric park brake trouble indicators -- click for more
Park brake engaged and trouble indicators -- click for more
More park brake engaged and trouble indicators -- click for more
Brake force distribution fault indicator -- click for more
Low brake fluid indicator -- click for more
Brake hold fault indicator -- click for more
Engine start system fault -- click for more
Key fob indicator -- click for more
Service interval due or past -- click for more
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSIST INDICATORS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY.
Active driver or highway assist system indicator -- click for more
Advanced driver assist system fault indicator -- click for more
Audi pre-sense system indicator -- click for more
Distance warning indicator -- click for more
Forward alert indicator -- click for more
Rear cross traffic alert indicator -- click for more
Collision warning system indicators -- click for more
More collision warning system indicators -- click for more
Still more collision warning system indicators -- click for more
Lane keeping or departure warning indicators -- click for more
Steering alert indicators -- click for more
Pedestrian or animal warning indicators -- click for more
More pedestrian or animal warning indicators -- click for more
Night vision assist indicators -- click for more
Blind spot warning malfunction indicator -- click for more
Steering torque failure indicator -- click for more
Attention assist indicators -- click for more
THESE INDICATORS ARE USED BY HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
EV and hybrid battery warning indicators -- click for more
More EV and hybrid battery warning indicators -- click for more
Power limitation indicator -- click for more
Electric vehicle warning indicators -- click for more
An more electric vehicle warning indicators -- click for more
More electric vehicle warning indicators -- click for more
EV battery charge level indicators -- click for more
More EV battery charge level indicators -- click for more
Smart regenerative system indicator -- click for more
External sound system fault indicator -- click for more
Electric motor temperature indicator -- click for more
High voltage battery temperature indicator -- click for more
Battery cooling fluid level indicator -- click for more
SPECIAL FEATURES
Power top trouble indicators -- click for more
SOS fault indicators -- click for more

Vehicles examined include those from Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Fisker, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Polestar, Saab, Saturn, Smart, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Volvo.

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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.