Automatic emergency braking warning
A car with a brake or exclamation symbol and radiating lines.
GET CHECKED SOON
Get it looked at soon · Amber means get it checked
What it means
Automatic emergency braking can apply the brakes if it senses an imminent collision and you have not reacted. A warning means the system is unavailable or faulted.
Can I drive?
Yes, but do not count on the car to brake for you — leave extra following distance and get it looked at soon.
Common causes
A blocked or misaligned radar/camera, weather, or a fault. Shares hardware with forward collision warning, so the two often appear together.
Warning-light symbols and meanings vary by vehicle — always check your owner’s manual. This is general guidance based on what the light indicates, not a physical inspection, and a light on its own never names a failed part.
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Want to know what is causing the warning?
Auto Star can read the codes, inspect the vehicle, and find the underlying cause before recommending any repairs — you see what we find and approve the work first.