Red Square Warning Light

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  1. daisy555

    daisy555 Senior Member

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    This is the second time I’ve had a large red square warning light pop up on my dash screen. It takes up almost the entire left side of the screen. Happened a while ago and I thought it was just a glitch but it just happened again. It says something but it turns off too quickly for me to read it.

    Of course I took my manual out of the car to read about the AC and can’t look it up. Just curious if anyone is familiar with this. Googling was NOT a good idea. : } It just flashes on and then disappears. Thanks
     
    #1 daisy555, Jun 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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    Probably automatic emergency braking (AEB) or automatic parking braking.
     
    #2 Gokhan, Jun 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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    While I’m driving? I forgot to mention that detail.
     
    #3 daisy555, Jun 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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    Yes, that red “BRAKE!!” warning would only come up while driving.
     
    #4 Gokhan, Jun 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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    Well there are no cars in front of me when it happens and no auto breaking occurring.
     
    #5 daisy555, Jun 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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    It can still get confused or detect something you didn’t see.
     
    #6 Gokhan, Jun 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Or detect something that isn't there.
     
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    Doesn’t even have to be in front of you. Thinking garage walls, etc.
     
    #8 schja01, Jun 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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