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JAECOO dashboard warning lights

Official manufacturer dataApplies to: JAECOO 7 petrol and Super Hybrid (SHS-P), from the UK owner's manuals. Other models to follow.Last checked 11 Oct 2026

What every JAECOO 7 dashboard symbol means and what to do about it — 83 symbols from the UK owner's manuals, sorted by how urgent they are. Red means stop safely; amber or yellow means get it checked soon; green, blue and white are information.

Warning-light colours follow a simple rule. Red symbols need you to stop as soon as it is safe. Amber and yellow symbols report a fault or a system that needs attention soon. Green, blue and white symbols just confirm that something is switched on.

Some symbols only appear on the petrol JAECOO 7 and some only on the Super Hybrid (SHS-P) — use the filter to see the ones for your car. Each entry is a plain-English rewrite of the owner's manual, and the symbols are shown as they appear in the manual.

If a red warning light comes on while driving, stop when safe and consult your handbook or call JAECOO roadside assistance. JAECOO 5, E5 and 8 symbols will be added once their handbooks are indexed.

What the source doesn't tell us (yet)

JAECOO 5, E5 and 8 owner's handbooks are not indexed yet — their symbols can differ from the JAECOO 7.

From the JAECOO 7 owner's manuals

JAECOO 7 warning lights

All 83 dashboard symbols for the petrol and Super Hybrid JAECOO 7, grouped by how urgent they are. Filter by powertrain or colour, or search for a symbol.

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83 of 83 symbols

Stop safely (6)

Stop as soon as it is safe, switch off and get help. Continuing to drive may be dangerous or cause serious damage.

Brake system warning
RedSafety
The brake fluid level is low or there is a fault in the brake system. This is a serious warning – the manual says the vehicle needs inspecting immediately.
What to do
- Check the brake fluid level and top it up if it is below the MIN mark.
- If the cause is unclear, go to an authorised Jaecoo service centre immediately for inspection and repair.
- If the ABS warning light is also on, park in a safe place away from traffic and contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre immediately.
High coolant temperature
RedEngine
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
What to do
- Drive to a safe place and stop.
- Let the engine idle for several minutes, then switch the vehicle power OFF.
- Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre immediately for inspection and repair.
Low engine oil pressure
RedEngine
The engine oil pressure is too low.
What to do
- Drive to a safe place and stop.
- Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre immediately for inspection and repair.
High voltage insulation – serious
RedHybridSuper Hybrid only
The insulation of the high voltage system has deteriorated seriously.
What to do
- Stop in a safe place.
- Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre immediately for inspection and repair.
- Never touch high voltage (orange) cables or components.
Power battery fault
RedHybridSuper Hybrid only
The high voltage power battery system has a fault.
What to do
- Stop in a safe place.
- Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre immediately for inspection and repair.
High voltage system fault
RedHybridSuper Hybrid only
The power battery, electric drive and/or charging system has a fault.
What to do
- Stop in a safe place.
- Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre immediately for inspection and repair.

Check soon (37)

A fault or a system that needs attention. Read what to do, and have it checked by a JAECOO dealer if it stays on.

Intelligent headlight control fault
YellowLights
The automatic (intelligent) headlight function has a fault.
What to do
Have the vehicle checked by an authorised Jaecoo service centre as soon as possible.
Low washer fluid
AmberOther
The windscreen washer fluid level is low. On the Super Hybrid this light is fitted only on some vehicles (if equipped), and a message may also appear on the instrument cluster.
What to do
Top up the washer fluid reservoir as soon as you can.
Front seat belt reminder
RedSafety
The driver's and/or front passenger's seat belt is not buckled, or not fastened properly.
What to do
Make sure everyone in the front has their seat belt fastened correctly before driving.
Rear seat belt reminder
RedSafety
Shows the status of each rear seat belt. A seat symbol lights red when that seat belt is not fastened and goes out once it is fastened.
What to do
Ask rear passengers to fasten their seat belts properly before you drive.
Electric parking brake fault
YellowSafety
The electric parking brake (EPB) system has a fault.
What to do
Drive slowly to an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
AUTO HOLD fault
YellowSafety
The AUTO HOLD system has a fault.
What to do
Drive slowly to an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
ABS warning
YellowSafety
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) has a fault.
What to do
- Drive slowly to an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
- If the brake system warning light is on at the same time, park in a safe place away from traffic and contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre immediately.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
YellowSafety
Flashing means ESP is actively working to keep the vehicle stable – for example on a slippery road. Staying on steadily means the ESP system has a fault.
What to do
- If it flashes: ESP is working – this is normal.
- If it stays on: contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
Airbag (SRS) warning
RedSafety
The airbag (SRS) system has a fault. It also stays on after the seat belt pretensioners have fired.
What to do
Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
Tyre pressure warning (TPMS)
YellowSafety
A tyre's pressure is too low or its temperature is too high (above 85°C). The affected wheel flashes on the cluster with its current reading. The light also comes on if the system stops receiving a signal from one or more tyre sensors.
What to do
- Check the tyre pressures and inflate to the specified value as soon as possible.
- If it is a high temperature warning, stop driving as soon as it is safe and let the tyres cool naturally – never pour cold water on a hot tyre.
- A low pressure warning clears after driving above 15 mph for a while once the pressure is correct; a high temperature warning clears once the tyre is below 80°C.
- If the pressures are correct but the light stays on, contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre as soon as possible.
Power steering (EPS) fault
RedSafety
Stays on when there is a fault in the electric power steering (EPS) system.
What to do
Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair. The manual says any malfunction light that stays on after start-up needs checking immediately.
Steering angle not initialised
AmberSafety
The electric power steering has not been initialised or calibrated. This typically happens after the 12V battery has been disconnected and reconnected, and the light flashes.
What to do
- With the vehicle running, turn the steering wheel fully to the left and then fully to the right.
- The light should go out once the angle has been reset.
- If it stays on, contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre.
Low fuel
YellowEngine
The fuel tank is nearly empty.
What to do
Refuel as soon as possible.
Charging system (12V battery)
RedEngine
Shows the condition of the charging system. It should come on briefly when you switch the vehicle power to ON. If it doesn't come on then, or it comes on after the engine has started, there is a problem.
What to do
Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
EPC (engine power control) fault
YellowEngine
There is a fault in the engine system.
What to do
Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre immediately for inspection and repair.
Engine malfunction (check engine)
YellowEngine
The engine has a fault.
What to do
Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre immediately for inspection and repair.
Transmission fault
YellowEngine
There is a fault in the transmission (gearbox) system.
What to do
Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre immediately for inspection and repair.
Particulate filter (PPF/GPF) full
GreenEngine
The petrol particulate filter (called GPF in the Super Hybrid manual, if equipped) is full of soot and needs to regenerate (clean itself).
What to do
- Avoid letting the engine idle for long periods.
- When it is safe and legal, drive at a higher speed – the manual suggests at least 37 mph (60 km/h) – until the light goes out.
- Don't stop or idle over dry leaves, grass or anything flammable: the exhaust gets very hot and could start a fire.
Particulate filter (PPF/GPF) fault
AmberEngine
The particulate filter has a fault, or the soot it has collected has reached its limit.
What to do
Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
Idle stop-start unavailable / fault
AmberEnginePetrol only
Steady on means stop-start is switched off, or the conditions for a safe automatic restart aren't met, so the engine won't stop. Flashing means the stop-start system has a fault.
What to do
- Steady: no action needed.
- Flashing: contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
AWD fault
AmberEnginePetrol only
The all-wheel drive (AWD) system has a fault. Only AWD versions have this light.
What to do
Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
AEB fault
YellowDriver Assist
The automatic emergency braking (AEB) system has a fault, so it may not help you in an emergency.
What to do
Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
Hill descent control fault
AmberDriver Assist
The hill descent control system has a fault.
What to do
Drive slowly to an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
Blind spot alert (level 2)
AmberDriver Assist
Flashing: the blind spot monitoring system has given a second-level alert – a vehicle is in your blind spot and you have switched on the indicator on that side. An alarm also sounds.
What to do
Take care: a vehicle is in your blind spot on the side you are indicating. The system is only an aid and may not work in all conditions.
Blind spot monitoring fault
AmberDriver Assist
The blind spot monitoring system has a fault and may not warn you.
What to do
Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
Adaptive cruise fault
AmberDriver Assist
The adaptive cruise control system has a fault.
What to do
Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
Lane departure warning fault
AmberDriver Assist
The lane departure warning system has a fault.
What to do
Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
Emergency lane keeping fault
AmberDriver Assist
The emergency lane keeping system has a fault.
What to do
Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
Overspeed alarm
RedDriver AssistPetrol only
Comes on with three beeps when you exceed the overspeed alarm value you set (the number shows the set value). The alarm and its value are set in the vehicle settings.
What to do
Pay attention to your speed.
Driver fatigue
AmberDriver Assist
The driver monitoring system thinks you may be tired and reminds you to take a rest.
What to do
Take a rest.
Hands-off steering wheel warning
AmberDriver AssistPetrol only
Appears with an alarm sound when you take your hands off the steering wheel while driving.
What to do
Put your hands back on the steering wheel straight away.
General warning (safety warning light)
AmberOther
One of the vehicle's systems has a fault. Look for a message on the instrument cluster explaining which one.
What to do
Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
Service due
AmberOther
The vehicle is due for maintenance (a service).
What to do
Book the vehicle in with an authorised Jaecoo service centre as soon as possible.
Charging/discharging system
RedHybridSuper Hybrid only
Shows the condition of the charging/discharging system. If it doesn't come on when the vehicle is powered on, or stays on after the vehicle has started, there is a problem.
What to do
Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre for inspection and repair as soon as possible.
High voltage insulation warning
AmberHybridSuper Hybrid only
The insulation of the high voltage system has deteriorated.
What to do
- Contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre immediately for inspection and repair.
- Never touch high voltage (orange) cables or components.
Power battery low
AmberHybridSuper Hybrid only
The high voltage power battery is low.
What to do
Charge the vehicle as soon as possible.
Power battery seriously discharged
RedHybridSuper Hybrid only
The high voltage power battery is seriously discharged.
What to do
Charge the vehicle as soon as possible.

Information (40)

Tells you a feature is on or working. No action is usually needed.

Daytime running lights
GreenLights
Shows that the daytime running lights are on. It comes on when the vehicle is started.
What to do
No action needed.
Position (side) lights
GreenLights
Shows that the position lights (side lights) are switched on.
What to do
No action needed. Before leaving the vehicle or parking for a long time, make sure the light switch is turned off, or the 12V battery may go flat and the vehicle may not start.
Turn signal / hazard indicators
GreenLights
The left or right arrow flashes when you use that indicator. When the hazard warning light switch is on, both arrows flash together.
What to do
No action needed. The indicator stalk returns to the centre automatically as you straighten up after a turn (it may not after only a slight turn of the wheel).
High beam
BlueLights
Comes on when the high beam (main beam) headlights are on, or while you flash them.
What to do
No action needed.
Front fog lights
GreenLights
Shows that the front fog lights are switched on. On the Super Hybrid, front fog lights are fitted only on some vehicles (if equipped).
What to do
Obey local regulations on the use of fog lights.
Rear fog light
YellowLights
Shows that the rear fog light is switched on.
What to do
Obey local regulations on the use of fog lights.
Intelligent headlight control (IHC)
WhiteLights
Shows that the automatic (intelligent) headlight function is switched on and working.
What to do
No action needed.
Electric parking brake (EPB)
RedSafety
Steady on means the electric parking brake is applied. It may flash briefly during sudden, hard braking – this is normal. If it flashes at any other time, the EPB system has a fault.
What to do
If it flashes when you are not braking hard, contact an authorised Jaecoo service centre as soon as possible.
AUTO HOLD active
GreenSafety
Shows that AUTO HOLD is currently holding the vehicle stationary for you.
What to do
Press the accelerator to drive away as normal.
ESP OFF
YellowSafety
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) has been switched off, so it will not help to keep the vehicle stable.
What to do
Switch ESP back on for normal driving. While ESP is off, many driver assistance functions (such as ACC, AEB and the lane systems) are not available.
Engine warming up
BlueEngine
The engine coolant is still cold and the engine is warming up. The light goes out once the coolant has warmed up.
What to do
No action needed.
Idle stop-start ready
GreenEnginePetrol only
Shows that the conditions for the idle stop-start system are met, so the engine can switch off automatically when you stop.
What to do
No action needed.
ECO mode
GreenOther
Shows that ECO (economy) drive mode is selected.
What to do
No action needed.
NORMAL mode
BlueOther
Shows that NORMAL drive mode is selected.
What to do
No action needed.
SPORT mode
RedOther
Shows that SPORT drive mode is selected.
What to do
No action needed.
SNOW mode
BlueOtherPetrol only
Shows that SNOW drive mode is selected (AWD models).
What to do
No action needed.
MUD mode
AmberOtherPetrol only
Shows that MUD drive mode is selected (AWD models).
What to do
No action needed.
SAND mode
YellowOtherPetrol only
Shows that SAND drive mode is selected (AWD models).
What to do
No action needed.
OFF-ROAD mode
AmberOtherPetrol only
Shows that OFF-ROAD drive mode is selected (AWD models).
What to do
No action needed.
Automatic emergency braking (AEB)
RedDriver Assist
Shows that the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system is operating.
What to do
Be ready to take over: after AEB brakes the vehicle to a stop it does not keep holding it stationary. AEB is only an aid – you must stay in control of the vehicle.
AEB OFF
YellowDriver AssistPetrol only
The automatic emergency braking (AEB) function has been switched off.
What to do
AEB is on by default. You can switch it back on in the audio system settings.
Hill descent control
GreenDriver Assist
Shows that hill descent control is operating.
What to do
No action needed, but be ready to take over control of the speed at any time – HDC can switch itself off (for example if it overheats).
Blind spot alert (level 1)
GreenDriver Assist
Steady on: the blind spot monitoring system has given a first-level alert – something has been detected in your blind spot.
What to do
No action needed. The system is only an aid and may not work in all conditions.
Speed limiter standby
GreyDriver Assist
The active speed limiter is switched on but in standby (pre-limiting) and is not yet limiting your speed.
What to do
Set a speed limit to start limiting.
Speed limiter active
GreyDriver Assist
The active speed limiter is limiting your speed. The set limit is shown next to the symbol.
What to do
No action needed.
Cruise control standby
GreenDriver AssistPetrol only
Flashing: cruise control is in standby (pre-cruise) and is not controlling your speed yet.
What to do
Set a speed to start cruising, or keep driving normally.
Cruise control active
GreenDriver AssistPetrol only
Steady on: cruise control is active and holding the set speed shown.
What to do
No action needed.
Adaptive cruise standby
GreyDriver Assist
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is in standby (pre-cruise) and is not controlling your speed yet.
What to do
Set a speed to start adaptive cruise.
Adaptive cruise active
GreenDriver Assist
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is active and controlling your speed and distance to the vehicle ahead.
What to do
Keep your hands on the wheel and be ready to brake – ACC is an aid only.
Lane departure warning on / limited
WhiteDriver Assist
The lane departure warning system is switched on, or its operation is currently restricted (for example, it can't detect the lane).
What to do
No action needed.
Lane departure warning standby / active
GreenDriver Assist
Steady on means lane departure warning is in standby and ready. Flashing means it is actively warning you that the vehicle is leaving its lane.
What to do
If it flashes, the vehicle is crossing a lane line. The system is only an aid – you must stay in control and steer as needed.
Emergency lane keeping on / limited
GreyDriver Assist
The emergency lane keeping (ELK) system is switched on, or its operation is currently restricted.
What to do
No action needed.
Emergency lane keeping standby
GreenDriver Assist
The emergency lane keeping (ELK) system is in standby and ready to help.
What to do
No action needed.
Emergency lane keeping active
RedDriver Assist
The emergency lane keeping (ELK) system is active – it is intervening to help keep the vehicle in lane.
What to do
The system is only an aid – you must stay in control of the vehicle and steer as needed.
READY
GreenHybridSuper Hybrid only
Steady on means the vehicle is in READY state and can drive off. The electric motor is silent, so the car may feel switched off even though it will move.
What to do
Always shift to P before you get out or lock the vehicle.
EV mode
GreenHybridSuper Hybrid only
The vehicle is in EV mode: it drives on electric power only and the engine does not start.
What to do
No action needed. When the battery gets too low the car switches to HEV mode automatically.
EV+ mode
GreenHybridSuper Hybrid only
The vehicle is in EV+ mode. It lets the battery discharge further than EV mode for a longer electric-only range.
What to do
Use EV+ only in an emergency – reducing deep discharges helps look after the battery.
HEV mode
GreenHybridSuper Hybrid only
The vehicle is in HEV (hybrid) mode. The engine starts and stops automatically to help drive the car or generate power as needed.
What to do
No action needed.
Charging cable connected
RedHybridSuper Hybrid only
Steady on means a charging connector (charging gun) is connected to the vehicle.
What to do
Unplug the charging connector before you drive away.
Discharging connector connected
BlueHybridSuper Hybrid only
Steady on means a discharging connector (for powering external appliances) is connected.
What to do
Unplug the discharging connector when you have finished.

JAECOO dashboard warning lights

JAECOO 7 warning lights

Stop safely (6)

Brake system warning

High coolant temperature

Low engine oil pressure

High voltage insulation – serious

Power battery fault

High voltage system fault

Check soon (37)

Intelligent headlight control fault

Low washer fluid

Front seat belt reminder

Rear seat belt reminder

Electric parking brake fault

AUTO HOLD fault

ABS warning

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Airbag (SRS) warning

Tyre pressure warning (TPMS)

Power steering (EPS) fault

Steering angle not initialised

Low fuel

Charging system (12V battery)

EPC (engine power control) fault

Engine malfunction (check engine)

Transmission fault

Particulate filter (PPF/GPF) full

Particulate filter (PPF/GPF) fault

Idle stop-start unavailable / fault

AWD fault

AEB fault

Hill descent control fault

Blind spot alert (level 2)

Blind spot monitoring fault

Adaptive cruise fault

Lane departure warning fault

Emergency lane keeping fault

Overspeed alarm

Driver fatigue

Hands-off steering wheel warning

General warning (safety warning light)

Service due

Charging/discharging system

High voltage insulation warning

Power battery low

Power battery seriously discharged

Information (40)

Daytime running lights

Position (side) lights

Turn signal / hazard indicators

High beam

Front fog lights

Rear fog light

Intelligent headlight control (IHC)

Electric parking brake (EPB)

AUTO HOLD active

ESP OFF

Engine warming up

Idle stop-start ready

ECO mode

NORMAL mode

SPORT mode

SNOW mode

MUD mode

SAND mode

OFF-ROAD mode

Automatic emergency braking (AEB)

AEB OFF

Hill descent control

Blind spot alert (level 1)

Speed limiter standby

Speed limiter active

Cruise control standby

Cruise control active

Adaptive cruise standby

Adaptive cruise active

Lane departure warning on / limited

Lane departure warning standby / active

Emergency lane keeping on / limited