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.
Can I drive with the Emergency Call / SOS light on?
Treat the Emergency Call / SOS 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: Emergency calling may not work; arrange service promptly. 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 Emergency Call / SOS dashboard light mean?
Automatic emergency-call system is unavailable or faulty.
Can I drive with the Emergency Call / SOS light on?
Treat the Emergency Call / SOS 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 Emergency Call / SOS light appears?
Start with this step: Emergency calling may not work; arrange service promptly. Then confirm the exact symbol behaviour in the owner manual for your car brand, model and year.