Yellow/Amber/Orange Dashboard Symbols

Yellow/Amber/Orange Dashboard Symbols

If a Warning Light is seem in yellow, amber or orange — depending on how you interpret the color — the color itself is a warning. Whatever system is indicated will need to be attended to soon. We’ve gathered all these indicators used by all the various vehicle systems. There are lots of possibilities here – well over 200 – so search carefully.

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Note: If your symbol is primarily text (an acronym, etc.), it is not included here. Click here for an alphabetical list.

Is your indicator light not yellow/amber/orange?

THIS FIRST SET CAN GO RED IN A VERY SHORT TIME.
Low coolant warning indicators -- click for more
More low coolant warning indicators -- click for more
Engine oil level and sensor indicators -- click for more
Low engine oil pressure warning -- click for more
THESE INDICATORS ARE SOME OF THE MOST COMMON ENCOUNTERED.
Air bag warning indicator -- click for more
Fuel or low fuel indicators -- click for more
More fuel or low fuel indicators -- click for more
Low windshield washer fluid indicators -- click for more
Tire pressure monitoring indicators -- click for more
Check engine lights -- click for more
Start system fault indicators -- click for more
Security indicator -- click for more
Maintenance reminder indicators -- click for more
More maintenance reminder indicators -- click for more
Sunroof open indicator -- click for more
INDICATORS RELATED TO LIGHTING.
Lamp out indicators -- click for more
More lamp out indicators -- click for more
Automatic headlight dimmer fault indicators -- click for more
Automatic headlight system fault indicator -- click for more
Headlamp leveling system and fault indicators -- click for more
Adaptive headlamp system indicators -- click for more
More adaptive headlamp system indicators -- click for more
High or low beam fault indicators -- click for more
Tail or stop light out indicators -- click for more
Position light fault indicator -- click for more
Rear fog lamp indicator -- click for more
Bed light indicator -- click for more
Interior illumination indicator -- click for more
Turn signal trouble indicator -- click for more
TROUBLE AND SAFETY INDICATORS THAT WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON.
Master warning light -- click for more
Engine stop indicator -- click for more
Side airbag off indicator -- click for more
Second row seat belt indicator -- click for more
Child seat installed indicator -- click for more
Door malfunction indicator -- click for more
Auto door lock malfunction indicator -- click for more
Auto liftgate fault indicator -- click for more
Check gauges indicator -- click for more
Electronic shift fault indicator -- click for more
Transmission warning indicator -- click for more
Another transmission trouble indicator -- click for more
Transmission oil temperature indicator -- click for more
Electronic steering lock indicator -- click for more
Power steering trouble indicators -- click for more
Anti-lock brake system fault indicators -- click for more
More anti-lock brake system fault indicators -- click for more
Low brake pad indicators -- click for more
Electronically controlled brake system indicator -- click for more
Electric park brake trouble indicators -- click for more
More electric park brake trouble indicators -- click for more
And more electric park brake trouble indicators -- click for more
Automatic shift lock indicators -- click for more
More automatic shift lock indicators -- click for more
Roll away potential indicator -- click for more
Brake press indicators -- click for more
Tire pressure monitoring indicators -- click for more
Check engine lights -- click for more
More check engine lights -- click for more
Reduced engine power indicator -- click for more
Engine fault indicator -- click for more
Lambda sensor fault indicator -- click for more
Electronic power control indicator -- click for more
Sport differential warning indicator -- click for more
Check gas cap indicators -- click for more
Message indicator symbol -- click for more
Catalytic convertor warning indicator -- click for more
Exhaust particulate filter indicators -- click for more
Electronic throttle control indicator -- click for more
Clogged air filter indicator -- click for more
Cruise control fault indicators -- click for more
Windshield wiper failure indicators -- click for more
Fuel shut off indicator -- click for more
Electric side step fault indicator -- click for more
Check owner's manual indicator -- click for more
SOS feature malfunction indicator -- click for more
CONTROL ASSIST INDICATORS. YOU'LL NEED TO LOOK DEEPER.
Low speed assist trouble indicators -- click for more
Traction control trouble indicators -- click for more
More traction control trouble indicators -- click for more
Stability control off indicators -- click for more
Other stability control off indicators -- click for more
Dynamic stability control indicators -- click for more
Slip indicator symbols -- click for more
More slip indicator symbols -- click for more
Brake assist and slip regulation indicator -- click for more
Grade assist indicators -- click for more
DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEMS THAT NEED ATTENTION.
Predictive driving assist system fault -- click for more
Driver assist system status indicators -- click for more
More driver assist system status indicators -- click for more
Active driver or highway assist system indicators -- click for more
i-Activesense indicators -- click for more
Steering and lane change assist indicators -- click for more
Active cruise control indicators -- click for more
More active cruise control indicators -- click for more
More active cruise control indicators -- click for more
Yet more active cruise control indicators -- click for more
Automatic speed limiter indicators -- click for more
More automatic speed limiter indicators -- click for more
And more automatic speed limiter indicators -- click for more
Passive speed limiter indicator -- click for more
Brake override system indicator -- click for more
Collision warning system indicators -- click for more
More collision warning system indicators -- click for more
And more collision warning system indicators -- click for more
And yet more collision warning system indicators -- click for more
And still more collision warning system indicators -- click for more
And there are more collision warning system indicators -- click for more
Distance warning indicators -- click for more
Forward alert indicators -- click for more
Evasive maneuver indicator -- click for more
Lane departure system indicators -- click for more
More lane departure system indicators -- click for more
And more lane departure system indicators -- click for more
And still more lane departure system indicators -- click for more
Lane change assist indicator -- click for more
Lane centering indicator -- click for more
Intelligent lane intervention indicator -- click for more
Blind spot warning system indicators -- click for more
More blind spot warning system indicators -- click for more
Cross traffic alert indicators -- click for more
Night vision assist indicator -- click for more
Park assist system indicators -- click for more
More park assist system indicators -- click for more
Reverse automatic braking indicators -- click for more
Intelligent sonar off indicator -- click for more
Brake hold indicator -- click for more
CrabWalk indicator -- click for more
Heads up display indicator -- click for more
Traffic sign recognition system fault -- click for more
Automatic windshield wiper fault indicators -- click for more
SPECIAL FEATURES DEMANDING ATTENTION
Convertible top fault indicator -- click for more
Heated steering wheel on indicator -- click for more
Fuel operated heater -- click for more
Audio system fault indicator -- click for more
Alarm audio disabled -- click for more
Pop up hood warning -- click for more
Emergency assist indicator -- click for more
Key fob indicators -- click for more
More key fob indicators -- click for more
And more key fob indicators -- click for more
And yet more key fob indicators -- click for more
Rear window defrost indicator -- click for more
Door mirror defroster indicator -- click for more
Frost warning or snow mode indicators -- click for more
More frost warning or snow mode indicators -- click for more
Special drive modes for 4 wheel drive vehicles -- click for more
Sport mode indicator -- click for more
Snowplow mode indicator -- click for more
Attention assist indicators -- click for more
More attention assist indicators -- click for more
Driver monitoring system and malfunction indicators -- click for more
More driver monitoring system and malfunction indicators -- click for more
Front lift system indicator -- click for more
Suspension setting and malfunction indicators -- click for more
More suspension setting and malfunction indicators -- click for more
More suspension setting and malfunction indicators -- click for more
More suspension setting and malfunction indicators -- click for more
Still more suspension setting and malfunction indicators -- click for more
And more suspension setting and malfunction indicators -- click for more
And still more suspension setting and malfunction indicators -- click for more
And yet more suspension setting and malfunction indicators -- click for more
And more suspension setting and malfunction indicators -- click for more
Height adjustment indicator -- click for more
All wheel steering indicators -- click for more
Tow mode indicators -- click for more
More tow mode indicators -- click for more
Tow bar not connected indicator -- click for more
Rear door isolation switch indicator -- click for more
Overload indicator -- click for more
Stabilizer bar disconnect indicator -- click for more
4- wheel drivel low indicators -- click for more
4- wheel drivel high and auto indicators -- click for more
4 wheel drive trouble indicator -- click for more
Differential lock indicators -- click for more
More differential lock indicators -- click for more
Some more differential lock indicators -- click for more
And more differential lock indicators -- click for more
Still more differential lock indicators -- click for more
All wheel drive disabled indicators -- click for more
More all wheel drive disabled indicators -- click for more
4 wheel drive shift indicator -- click for more
Start stop system indicators -- click for more
More start stop system indicators -- click for more
Shift indicators -- click for more
YELLOW/AMBER/ORANGE SYMBOLS SEEN IN HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Electric vehicle system warning indicator -- click for more#colspan#
More electric vehicle system warning indicator -- click for more
Low EV battery charge warning -- click for more
Hybrid mode operation indicator -- click for more
High voltage battery charge indicators -- click for more
More high voltage battery charge indicators -- click for more
EV and hybrid battery warning indicators -- click for more
Power limitation indicator -- click for more
Regenerative mode indicator -- click for more
Conserve mode indicator -- click for more
Charging indicators -- click for more
Hybrid battery overheat indicator -- click for more
Remote charge timer setting indicator -- click for more
External sound system fault indicator -- click for more
More external sound system fault indicator -- click for more
EV mode indicator -- click for more
SYMBOLS FOUND IN DIESEL-POWERED VEHICLES
Glow plug indicator -- click for more
Diesel particulate filter indicators -- click for more
More diesel particulate filter indicators -- click for more
Diesel exhaust brake indicators -- click for more
Cold air derate indicator -- click for more
Water in fuel indicators -- click for more
More water in fuel 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, Ram, 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.