Dashboard Warning Light

Auto Hold

Green means holding the vehicle; amber means unavailable or faulty. The usual first step is: No action when green; use brake pedal and inspect if amber.

Colour

Green/Amber

The colour helps indicate urgency, but exact behaviour can vary by manufacturer.

Urgency

Varies by state

Use this as a quick triage label before confirming in your owner manual.

Next step

No action when green; use brake pedal and inspect if amber

Check the matching manual page for your exact brand, model and year when possible.

What it usually means

Green means holding the vehicle; amber means unavailable or faulty.

What to do next

No action when green; use brake pedal and inspect if amber. If the vehicle feels unsafe, stop in a safe place and arrange professional inspection.

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Important: Symbols, colours, and flashing/steady behaviour differ between vehicles. Always verify the exact meaning and action in the owner manual for your car.