Green/White/Amber
The colour helps indicate urgency, but exact behaviour can vary by manufacturer.
Dashboard Warning Light
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise is active, ready, unavailable, or faulty. The usual first step is: Stay in control; clean sensors/inspect if amber.
Varies by state
Use this as a quick triage label before confirming in your owner manual.
Stay in control; clean sensors/inspect if amber
Check the matching manual page for your exact brand, model and year when possible.
What it usually means
Adaptive cruise is active, ready, unavailable, or faulty.
What to do next
Stay in control; clean sensors/inspect if amber. If the vehicle feels unsafe, stop in a safe place and arrange professional inspection.