Dashboard warning lights: which ones mean stop now
Red, amber or green? A quick guide to the warning lights that need attention today and the ones that can wait.
Warning lights follow a simple colour code. Red means stop as soon as it is safe, amber means book a check soon, and green or blue simply tell you a system is on.
Stop now
Oil pressure, engine temperature and brake system warnings can mean serious damage if you keep driving. Pull over, switch off and call us.
Book a check
A steady check-engine light, tyre pressure or ABS warning is not an emergency, but a quick code scan tells you exactly what is going on. Scans are free with any booked service.