Parking (Side) Lights Indicator

Dashboard Warning Lights Info (green/blue)

Can you still drive? Yes, normally

Who can fix it? You can fix it yourself

Typical repair time 10 minutes – 1 hour

Typical cost SAR 30 to 400

What it means

Shown as two small lamps back to back with lines pointing outward, green in color, this light means the parking lights (small side lights) are on, usually with the tail lights and license plate light. It is an information light, not a warning, and not every car has it. Leaving these lights on after parking can drain the battery on cars that do not switch them off automatically.

Symptoms4

Indicator on when the light switch is turned to the first position.
A chime when opening the door with the lights on, on some cars.
One side, tail or plate light is not working.
Flat battery after being parked overnight.

Possible causes5

Parking lights switched on at the light switch, which is normal.
Lights left on after switching off the car.
Burned-out small bulb at the front, rear or license plate.
Blown parking light fuse.
Corroded connector or water inside a rear lamp unit.

How to diagnose4

Switch on the parking lights and walk around the car to check every bulb, including the plate light.
Make sure the lights are off when you leave the car if they do not switch off automatically.
Check the fuse using the fuse box diagram if no lamp works.
Inspect connectors and rear lamp units for water or corrosion.

How to fix5

Switch the parking lights off when leaving the car.
Replace the burned-out bulb with the same type.
Replace the blown fuse.
Clean the connector and reseal or replace a lamp unit that has let in water.
After the repair, confirm all lamps work.

Repair cost

0–500

500–2,000

2,000–5,000

5,000+

In Saudi riyals; the highlighted part is the expected range for this fault.

The repair starts with a cheap small bulb, and reaches the upper end for a rear lamp unit that has let in water.

Prices are rough estimates for common cars at independent workshops and vary with the car and the source of the part.
Prices last updated: September 2026

Frequently asked questions

Are parking lights enough for driving at dusk?

No. Parking lights do not light the road; they only make a parked car visible. Use low beams when driving in poor light.

Will parking lights left on drain the battery?

Yes on cars that do not switch them off automatically, possibly overnight. Many cars chime when you open the door with them on.

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This guide is for information only and does not replace an inspection by a qualified technician. If the fault involves brakes, steering, engine temperature, electrics or refrigerant, do not attempt the repair yourself.

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