Amber/Red
The colour helps indicate urgency, but exact behaviour can vary by manufacturer.
Dashboard Warning Light
Clutch Temperature
Clutch or dual-clutch transmission is overheating. The usual first step is: Stop safely, select neutral/park, and allow it to cool per manual.
Stop safely
Use this as a quick triage label before confirming in your owner manual.
Stop safely, select neutral/park, and allow it to cool per manual
Check the matching manual page for your exact brand, model and year when possible.
What it usually means
Clutch or dual-clutch transmission is overheating.
What to do next
Stop safely, select neutral/park, and allow it to cool per manual. If the vehicle feels unsafe, stop in a safe place and arrange professional inspection.
Can I drive with the Clutch Temperature light on?
Treat the Clutch Temperature light as urgent if it is red, flashing, or the car feels unsafe. Stop in a safe place and check the owner manual before continuing.
First step: Stop safely, select neutral/park, and allow it to cool per manual. 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 Clutch Temperature dashboard light mean?
Clutch or dual-clutch transmission is overheating.
Can I drive with the Clutch Temperature light on?
Treat the Clutch Temperature light as urgent if it is red, flashing, or the car feels unsafe. Stop in a safe place and check the owner manual before continuing.
What should I check first when the Clutch Temperature light appears?
Start with this step: Stop safely, select neutral/park, and allow it to cool per manual. Then confirm the exact symbol behaviour in the owner manual for your car brand, model and year.