Amber/Red
The colour helps indicate urgency, but exact behaviour can vary by manufacturer.
Dashboard Warning Light
Transmission Temperature
Transmission or gearbox temperature is too high. The usual first step is: Stop safely and follow the manual cooling procedure.
Stop safely
Use this as a quick triage label before confirming in your owner manual.
Stop safely and follow the manual cooling procedure
Check the matching manual page for your exact brand, model and year when possible.
What it usually means
Transmission or gearbox temperature is too high.
What to do next
Stop safely and follow the manual cooling procedure. If the vehicle feels unsafe, stop in a safe place and arrange professional inspection.