It’s easy to get into the habit of ignoring your car’s dashboard warning lights. However, they are giving you valuable information that can help you avoid an accident, breakdown, or getting stranded on the side of the road. Avoid the need for emergency towing services or expensive car repairs by understanding what each of these warning lights means:
Warning Symbols
- Engine Temperature – This warns you if the engine’s temperature exceeds normal limits.
- Battery – This warns you the battery is low on power or not charging properly.
- Oil – This tells you there is a loss of oil pressure or low oil.
- Brake – This turns on when the handbrake is engaged, hydraulic pressure is lost, or the fluid level is low.
Safety Symbols
- Tire Pressure – This means the pressure is low in one or more tires.
- Steering Wheel – This means your steering wheel is locked.
- Service – This means you need to service your vehicle soon.
- Airbag – This means there is a problem with the airbag.
- Seat Belt – This means put your seat belt on.
- Clutch – This means push the clutch pedal.
- Powertrain – This means there is a powertrain fault.
- Power Steering – This means there is an issue with the power steering system.
- Gas/Fuel Cap – This means the gas or fuel cap isn’t tightened.
Lighting Symbols
- Low Beam – This means the vehicle’s low beams are on.
- Lamp Out – This means an exterior light isn’t functioning properly.
- High Beam – This means the high beams are on.
- Headlight Range – This means there is a problem with the headlight range control.
- Front Fog – This means the front fog lights are on.
- Rain & Light Sensor – This means there is a problem with the sensor system and the wipers and lights won’t function properly.
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