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Exact standardized symbol
ISO 7000-2946
DEF / AdBlue
HighDiesel & emissionsRoad Vehiclesexact standardized

AdBlue / DEF Warning

Diesel exhaust fluid level or SCR system requires attention.

What to doTop up only with the specified fluid if level-related and follow the manual. Do not put DEF/AdBlue in the fuel tank.
Typical colourAmber
PriorityHigh
Where seenInstrument cluster / information display

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 7000-2946

This page displays the exact open-licensed standardized SVG for Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) / SCR fluid, sourced from Wikimedia Commons. Source and licence

What the AdBlue / DEF Warning symbol means

The selective catalytic reduction system may be low on fluid or have a fault; some vehicles impose a restart countdown.

Where you may see this symbol

This entry belongs to the Road Vehicles section and is grouped under Diesel & emissions. It is commonly encountered at Instrument cluster / information display. 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

Can be a bottle, droplets, exhaust symbol or text countdown.

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.

DEF / AdBlue

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.

DEF / AdBlue

System-state variant

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

Detailed explanation and operating context

AdBlue / DEF 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.