🔴 Immediate Action Symbols

20 symbols requiring immediate action

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Immediate Action

Stop or pull over immediately. Continued driving can cause serious damage or injury.

Safety

Airbag System Critical Fault

Critical airbag fault — airbags will NOT deploy in a crash.

Immediate Action Required

Battery & Electrical

Alternator Failure

Alternator has failed. Battery is discharging. Vehicle will stop soon.

Immediate Action Required

Brake System

Brake Fluid Pressure Loss

Brake fluid pressure is critically low. Braking may fail.

Immediate Action Required

Brake System

Brake Warning Light

Brake system issue — or parking brake is engaged.

Immediate Action Required
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Engine

Carbon Monoxide Warning

Carbon monoxide detected inside the vehicle. Exit immediately.

Immediate Action Required

Safety

Child Safety System Alert

Critical child safety restraint system fault detected.

Immediate Action Required

Cooling System

Cooling System Pressure Loss

Cooling system has lost pressure. Engine overheating is imminent.

Immediate Action Required

Hybrid & EV

Electric Motor Failure

Electric drive motor has failed. Vehicle has lost propulsion.

Immediate Action Required

Battery & Electrical

Electrical System Overload

Dangerous electrical system overload detected.

Immediate Action Required

Engine

Engine Oil Temperature Warning

Engine oil is overheating. Stop driving immediately.

Immediate Action Required

Engine

Engine Temperature Warning

Engine is overheating. Stop driving immediately to prevent severe damage.

Immediate Action Required

Hybrid & EV

EV Battery Warning

Electric vehicle battery fault or critically low charge.

Immediate Action Required

Fuel & Fluid

Fuel System Pressure Loss

Critical fuel system pressure loss detected.

Immediate Action Required

Hybrid & EV

High Voltage Battery Thermal Runaway

High voltage battery is dangerously overheating. Exit vehicle immediately.

Immediate Action Required

Engine

Oil Pressure Warning

Critical low oil pressure. Stop the engine immediately.

Immediate Action Required

Engine

Power Loss / Reduced Engine Power

Engine power has been severely limited by the vehicle computer.

Immediate Action Required

Engine

Power Steering Fluid Loss

Power steering fluid is critically low or has been lost.

Immediate Action Required

Safety

Seatbelt Reminder

Seatbelt is not fastened.

Immediate Action Required

Transmission

Transmission Fault Warning

Critical transmission fault detected. Vehicle may not shift correctly.

Immediate Action Required

Transmission

Transmission Overheating

Transmission fluid is overheating. Stop driving immediately.

Immediate Action Required