Amber
Colour can vary by vehicle and message. Red usually needs immediate attention, while amber usually means inspect or service soon.
ICE Warning Light
Gasoline Particulate Filter / GPF warning light
Learn what the Gasoline Particulate Filter / GPF dashboard symbol usually means for ICE cars, its common colour (Amber), urgency and what to check next.
Service required
Follow the manual driving procedure; service promptly if flashing or message persists
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What it usually means
Petrol particulate filter is loading, needs regeneration, or has a fault
Can I drive with the Gasoline Particulate Filter / GPF warning light light on?
You may usually drive carefully if the car feels normal, but avoid hard driving and arrange diagnosis soon. Stop if the light flashes or the car overheats, loses braking, steering, or power.
First step: check the owner manual and inspect the related system. If the warning appears with noise, smoke, overheating, poor braking, heavy steering, or reduced power, stop safely and get professional help.
What to do next
Follow the manual driving procedure; service promptly if flashing or message persists
Symbols and wording can change by brand, model and year. Always confirm with the exact owner manual before deciding whether to continue driving.
Quick answers
What does the Gasoline Particulate Filter / GPF warning light dashboard light mean?
Petrol particulate filter is loading, needs regeneration, or has a fault
Can I drive with the Gasoline Particulate Filter / GPF warning light light on?
You may usually drive carefully if the car feels normal, but avoid hard driving and arrange diagnosis soon. Stop if the light flashes or the car overheats, loses braking, steering, or power.
What should I check first when the Gasoline Particulate Filter / GPF warning light light appears?
Start with this step: check the owner manual and inspect the related system. Then confirm the exact symbol behaviour in the owner manual for your car brand, model and year.