Amber
The colour helps indicate urgency, but exact behaviour can vary by manufacturer.
Dashboard Warning Light
Headlight Range Control
Headlight levelling or range-control fault. The usual first step is: Avoid dazzling others and service the headlight system.
Inspect soon
Use this as a quick triage label before confirming in your owner manual.
Avoid dazzling others and service the headlight system
Check the matching manual page for your exact brand, model and year when possible.
What it usually means
Headlight levelling or range-control fault.
What to do next
Avoid dazzling others and service the headlight system. If the vehicle feels unsafe, stop in a safe place and arrange professional inspection.
Can I drive with the Headlight Range Control 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: Avoid dazzling others and service the headlight system. 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 Headlight Range Control dashboard light mean?
Headlight levelling or range-control fault.
Can I drive with the Headlight Range Control 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 Headlight Range Control light appears?
Start with this step: Avoid dazzling others and service the headlight system. Then confirm the exact symbol behaviour in the owner manual for your car brand, model and year.