Green/Amber
The colour helps indicate urgency, but exact behaviour can vary by manufacturer.
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.
Varies by state
Use this as a quick triage label before confirming in your owner manual.
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.
Can I drive with the Auto Hold light on?
You may usually drive carefully if the car feels normal, but avoid hard driving and arrange diagnosis soon. Stop if the light flashes or the car overheats, loses braking, steering, or power.
First step: No action when green; use brake pedal and inspect if amber. If the warning appears with noise, smoke, overheating, poor braking, heavy steering, or reduced power, stop safely and get professional help.
Quick answers
What does the Auto Hold dashboard light mean?
Green means holding the vehicle; amber means unavailable or faulty.
Can I drive with the Auto Hold light on?
You may usually drive carefully if the car feels normal, but avoid hard driving and arrange diagnosis soon. Stop if the light flashes or the car overheats, loses braking, steering, or power.
What should I check first when the Auto Hold light appears?
Start with this step: No action when green; use brake pedal and inspect if amber. Then confirm the exact symbol behaviour in the owner manual for your car brand, model and year.