What causes engine warning light to come on?
Your engine management light may come on if the oxygen sensor detects your car is running fuel which is too rich or too lean. There may also be a fault with the sensor. A missing, clogged or damaged air filter can itself damage the mass airflow sensor and cause the engine light to come on.
Can I drive with EML light on?
A flashing engine management light is usually also amber and, again, lets you know that there’s a potential issue with your car that you should have looked at as soon as possible. It’s safe to continue driving so you can continue your journey and book your car in to your local garage as soon as you can.
When does the warning light come on on a Toyota Yaris?
Description: This red warning light comes on due to a high engine coolant temperature. The light will initially flash when the coolant temperature is high and will remain illuminated when the coolant temperature increases further. • Flashing light: Immediately reduce speed in order to reduce engine load.
What is the coolant temperature indicator on a Toyota Yaris?
1. Low engine coolant temperature indicator light. 2. High engine coolant temperature warning light. The indicator and warning lights indicate the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load.
How to check the oil level in a Toyota Yaris?
1. Pull off the road as soon as it’s safe to do so, ideally on level ground. 2. Switch off the engine and wait for 5 minutes for the engine oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Using the dipstick, check the engine oil level. 4. If oil levels are low or below the minimum mark on the dipstick, add oil ensuring not to overfill.
What’s the Diagnostic Code on a Toyota Yaris?
This little aparatus will give you a code (a.k.a a Diagnostic Trouble Code [DTC]), usually a letter followed by some numbers, which you can than reference to a general description or do some more research on. As RningOnFumes pointed out, a lot of auto parts shops will let you borrow these devices with some ID.