An amber or red dashboard icon shaped like an engine block, indicating a detected vehicle malfunction.
Also known as: Check engine light, Service engine soon light
Formally called the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), this dashboard symbol illuminates when a vehicle's onboard diagnostics system detects a problem, most often in the emissions, ignition or fuel systems; a steady light generally indicates a non-urgent fault, while a flashing light indicates a severe fault requiring immediate attention.
Indicates the onboard diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction, most often in the vehicle's emissions, ignition or fuel systems, ranging in severity from a loose fuel cap to a serious engine fault.
Contexts: Vehicle dashboard
A steady light generally indicates a non-urgent fault where the vehicle remains safe to drive but should be serviced soon; a flashing light indicates a severe, active fault and warrants immediate attention.
Contexts: Vehicle dashboard
A simplified outline of an engine block, sometimes with a small lightning-bolt mark, lit amber or red.