What does the Orange mean on my car?
Red is the equivalent of stop, and means the problem needs investigating immediately; orange or amber is an advisory signal, suggesting drivers will need to take action; and green says all is clear and serves as a helpful reminder. Here’s a helpful guide to the most common dashboard warning lights.
When should you stop while driving?
As a general rule, it’s best to take a break of at least 15 minutes every two hours, and to not drive for more than eight hours in a day, to ensure you stay alert and avoid the associated risks of driving for too long without a rest.
What does it mean when your dashboard warning light is orange?
You should act quickly if your dashboard warning light is red – it could be an overheating engine, low engine oil pressure or a braking system problem. An orange dashboard warning light means the engine management system – the computer that runs the engine – has detected a fault.
What does the light on the Toyota dashboard mean?
If you see an illuminated icon that looks like a battery on your Toyota’s dashboard, there’s a problem with your vehicle’s charging system. This icon brightens every time you start your car — it indicates that the vehicle is testing its charging system — but it should disappear after a couple of seconds.
What to do when a dash warning light comes on?
Even the most basic car or bakkie today is computer controlled in some way or another. So what are you to do when you get a dash warning light or engine check light come on? Contact the SAC Outlet in your area.
When does the indicator light stop flashing on a Toyota?
The indicator light stops flashing after the ENGINE START STOP switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the system has been canceled. The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indicate that the system is operating.