Dashboard Warning Light

Hill Start Assist

Hill-start assistance is unavailable or faulty. The usual first step is: Use the brake pedal and arrange inspection.

Colour

Amber

The colour helps indicate urgency, but exact behaviour can vary by manufacturer.

Urgency

Inspect soon

Use this as a quick triage label before confirming in your owner manual.

Next step

Use the brake pedal and arrange inspection

Check the matching manual page for your exact brand, model and year when possible.

What it usually means

Hill-start assistance is unavailable or faulty.

What to do next

Use the brake pedal and arrange inspection. If the vehicle feels unsafe, stop in a safe place and arrange professional inspection.

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Important: Symbols, colours, and flashing/steady behaviour differ between vehicles. Always verify the exact meaning and action in the owner manual for your car.