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Exact standardized symbol
ISO 7000-1407
ABS
HighBrakesRoad Vehiclesexact standardized

ABS Warning

Anti-lock braking system fault.

What to doDrive cautiously, increase following distance and arrange diagnostics. Treat any simultaneous red brake warning as more urgent.
Typical colourAmber
PriorityHigh
Where seenInstrument cluster

Reference basis: exact standardized. Standardized symbols use the exact standard where available; otherwise SymbolDeck uses a cleaner OEM-neutral reference or panel-style rendering matched to the system type and typical colour.

Exact reference basisISO 7000-1407

This page displays the exact open-licensed standardized SVG for Anti-lock brake system, failure, sourced from Wikimedia Commons. Source and licence

What the ABS Warning symbol means

Normal foundation braking may remain, but anti-lock control can be unavailable and related stability systems may be limited.

Where you may see this symbol

This entry belongs to the Road Vehicles section and is grouped under Brakes. It is commonly encountered at Instrument cluster. Depending on the vehicle, vessel or machine, it may appear as a lamp, display message, annunciator or control-panel symbol.

How this symbol usually looks

Often the letters ABS inside a circle/brackets.

Common versions you may see

The examples below show a few realistic ways this symbol may appear. Exact geometry, wording, framing and flashing behaviour can vary by manufacturer and system design.

ABS

Primary reference

Primary reference appearance for this symbol or indicator.

Display / text variant

Displays may use abbreviations, labels or annunciator tiles instead of an isolated pictogram.

ABS

System-state variant

Colour, flash pattern or status wording may change with system state.

Detailed explanation and operating context

ABS Warning is indexed on SymbolDeck so users can find it by a specific symbol name or by plain-language searches such as “what does this warning light mean?” The page is designed to help with fast visual identification while still giving enough context to understand the system behind the symbol.

High is SymbolDeck’s general-reference urgency classification for this entry. Real-world urgency can change with operating state, multiple simultaneous warnings, environmental conditions and manufacturer logic. Approved documentation should always take precedence.

Safety note

For safety-critical road, aviation, marine, rail or machinery operation, this page is for identification and learning only. Approved manuals, checklists, rulebooks, placards and qualified personnel take precedence.