Amber/Red
The colour helps indicate urgency, but exact behaviour can vary by manufacturer.
Dashboard Warning Light
Emergency Call / SOS
Automatic emergency-call system is unavailable or faulty. The usual first step is: Emergency calling may not work; arrange service promptly.
Service required
Use this as a quick triage label before confirming in your owner manual.
Emergency calling may not work; arrange service promptly
Check the matching manual page for your exact brand, model and year when possible.
What it usually means
Automatic emergency-call system is unavailable or faulty.
What to do next
Emergency calling may not work; arrange service promptly. If the vehicle feels unsafe, stop in a safe place and arrange professional inspection.