Dashboard Warning Light

Exhaust / Catalyst Overheat

Exhaust or catalyst temperature is dangerously high. The usual first step is: Stop safely away from dry grass or flammables and follow the manual.

Colour

Red/Amber

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

Urgency

Stop safely

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

Next step

Stop safely away from dry grass or flammables and follow the manual

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

What it usually means

Exhaust or catalyst temperature is dangerously high.

What to do next

Stop safely away from dry grass or flammables and follow the manual. 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.