What is the meaning of warning lights?
Whether it’s an improperly closed door, or the dreaded check-engine alert, dashboard warning lights are how your car communicates with you when something goes wrong. They light every time you start your vehicle, illuminated briefly as your car or truck warms up and makes sure all systems are safe and ready to go.
What is a warning gauge?
Temperature Gauge or Warning Lamp This gauge measures the temperature of the engine coolant in degrees. When you first start the car, the gauge will read cold. If you turn the heater on when the engine is cold, it will blow cold air.
What do the warning lights on my car mean?
Then, learn what the indicator or warning light means and how we can help diagnose the cause. Remember, don’t wait for a light to come on that signals a simple service. Stick to your vehicle’s Warranty & Maintenance Booklet, or ask us when service is due. Select an icon below for details on each warning light.
When does the brake warning light come on?
Brake Warning Light Indicator light turns on when the handbrake is on. If it lit continuously, it means that hydraulic pressure has been lost in one side of the brake system or that the fluid level in the master cylinder is dangerously low (due to a leak somewhere in the brake system).
What does the battery charge warning light mean?
Battery Charge Warning Light. Indicator light means that the car’s charging system is short of power or is not charging properly. It normally indicates a problem with the battery itself or the alternator.
What are the different types of dashboard warning lights?
1. Engine/Check Engine Warning Light 2. Service Engine Soon Warning Light 3. Battery / Alternator Charging Warning Sign 4. ABS / Brake Control Warning Light 5. Airbag/SRS Warning Dashboard Light 6. Washer Fluid Level Warning Sign 7. Traction Control (TCS) Dashboard Warning Light 8. TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Warning Sign