Cadillac LYRIQ Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Airbag Readiness Light

If it stays on after starting or comes on while driving, the airbag system might not work properly; airbags may fail to inflate or inflate without a crash.
What to do: Have the vehicle serviced right away. PDF page 99

Amber: check soon

Service All-Wheel Drive Light

Amber means the electric All-Wheel Drive System is limited; it turns off when normal. Red means there may be a malfunction.
What to do: If red, see your dealer. PDF page 102

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light

Amber flashing means a lane marking was unintentionally crossed, or Blind Zone Steering Assist detected a potential crash. White means unable to assist; green means ready to assist. PDF page 102

Vehicle Ahead Indicator

Green when a vehicle is detected ahead; amber if you are following a vehicle too closely. PDF page 103

Pedestrian Ahead Indicator

A pedestrian is detected in front of the vehicle. PDF page 103

Other warnings and indicators

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

ABS has detected a problem. Brakes still work but ABS is not functioning as expected. With the brake warning light too, regular brakes are affected as well.
What to do: See your dealer for service. PDF page 102

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled Light

Automatic Emergency Braking or Front Pedestrian Braking is turned off, or unavailable due to malfunction, weather, or a dirty windshield. PDF page 103

Hands-On Steering Assist Light (Lane Centering Assistance)

Shows Hands-On Steering Assist status, and displays when you must take immediate action by firmly steering the vehicle.
What to do: Firmly steer the vehicle when it displays for immediate action. PDF page 103

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

ON means the front passenger frontal and knee airbags may inflate; OFF means the sensing system turned them off. Both lit or none lit suggests a problem.
What to do: See your dealer for service right away if both or neither light stays on. PDF page 99

Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) Light

Automatic Vehicle Hold is actively holding the vehicle. PDF page 102

Green: system on

Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator

White when Adaptive Cruise Control is turned on; green when the system is active. PDF page 199

Summarized in our own words from the 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.