Dashboard Warning Light

Brake Light Fault

One or more brake lamps or the brake-light circuit has a fault. The usual first step is: Check brake lights before driving and repair promptly.

Colour

Amber

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

Urgency

Inspect soon

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

Next step

Check brake lights before driving and repair promptly

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

What it usually means

One or more brake lamps or the brake-light circuit has a fault.

What to do next

Check brake lights before driving and repair promptly. 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.