Lighting Symbols

Vehicle Lighting Symbols

These car light symbols and indicators are related to your vehicle’s lighting system and are generally green, yellow or blue.

Some tell you if the lights are in use or if there’s a fault or issue with that part of the lighting system.

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Note: Your dashboard symbols and car warning lights may look different to the dashboard lights below. The colours and/or designs may be different. Check your vehicle manual for more information.

Low Beam Indicator

Indicator light means that the vehicle’s dipped beam is on. Get Diagnostic App

Lamp Out

Indicator light means that there is an exterior light on the vehicle that is not functioning properly. Get Diagnostic App

Side Light Indicator

Indicator light will turn on when the normal headlights are in use. Get Diagnostic App

Rear Fog Lights Switched On

Indicator light means rear fog lights are on. Get Diagnostic App

Auto High Beam Indicator

Indicator light means the Auto High Beam system has switched on high beam headlights. Get Diagnostic App

Adaptive Light System

Indicator light will lit when adaptive headlights are turned on. Get Diagnostic App

Front Fog Lights

Indicator light means front fog lights are turned on. Get Diagnostic App

Exterior Light Fault

Indicator light means any exterior light on your car isn’t working. Get Diagnostic App

High Beam Light Indicator

Indicator light means your car’s high beam headlights are on, or if the high beam flash function is used.
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Rain and Light Sensor

Indicator light means there is an issue with the sensor system. The wipers and lights will not function automatically. Get Diagnostic App

Headlight Range Control

Indicator light turns on if there is an issue detected with the headlight range control system. Get Diagnostic App

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