What does it mean if your car is on C?

What does it mean if your car is on C?

C is for Cool and H is for Hot. Some cars have numbers instead of a C or H. The numbers represent temperature of the coolant. If the gauge does not get up to the middle, the coolant and engine temperature are too cold and your engine will not be burning fuel efficiently.

What are the different symbols on a car dashboard?

Different cars can have slightly different looking symbols. This list covers general symbols that appear in the most common car models. 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.

Is the Check Engine light the same as the picture symbol?

The picture symbol, in essence, is an engine seen from the side, is the same as the check engine light with a down pointing arrow to indicate that the power is reduced. So don’t confuse the indicator with these, despite the lighting bolts and arrows.

What does the warning light on the car dashboard mean?

Engine temperature warning light What it means: Your car’s coolant is overheating. What you can do: Quickly pull over and let your car cool down or the heat can destroy your car’s engine. The symbol also comes in blue which means the coolant temperature is below what is needed for optimum performance.

What does an engine warning sign mean on a car?

Engine warning What it means: If this is illuminated, it means there is an issue with your engine. What you can do: It may be down to a minor electrical issue, but it could also be something which if not checked straight away, could lead to further and more substantial damage. Bring your car to the mechanic when you can. 2. Traction control light

Different cars can have slightly different looking symbols. This list covers general symbols that appear in the most common car models. 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.

The picture symbol, in essence, is an engine seen from the side, is the same as the check engine light with a down pointing arrow to indicate that the power is reduced. So don’t confuse the indicator with these, despite the lighting bolts and arrows.

Why does the warning sign look like an engine?

The symbol often relates to the area of the vehicle where the warning is originating. For instance, the engine warning symbol looks like an engine. Using a symbol is much easier than displaying text. Newer vehicles have display technology that leads you to more information on warnings.

What does the engine management warning light mean?

The engine management warning light is different from the other lights on your dashboard, as it doesn’t alert you to a specific fault. Unlike the coolant temperature warning or low oil level warning lights, the engine management light (EML) can be triggered for a number of reasons.

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