What does it mean when the red light comes on in the car?
If a red warning light appears it usually means that there is a fault or problem with something and action is required urgently and you should stop the car and get it checked out. Engine Coolant System – This light means that your coolant levels are running low.
What happens when a car has a red warning light?
Once the tyre starts to lose pressure it will affect your handling and braking performance. This light could be orange or red depending on your car. Cars will usually travel at least another 20-30 miles after this light comes on, but it depends entirely on how you are driving the car and what type of terrain you’re driving it through.
Is it safe to drive with a warning light on?
Safe to drive: Yes, if it’s always lit and there’s no loss of power. You should get it checked as soon as possible. No, if it’s flashing while you’re driving. Avoid heavy acceleration and high engine speed and stop the vehicle. Restart the engine after 2 minutes to reset the engine management system.
What should I do if I see a warning light on my car?
An overheating engine can seize causing fatal damage. If light illuminates whilst driving, pull over and turn engine off as soon as possible. Wait for the engine to cool down before checking coolant. Possible reasons could be blocked or leaking within the engine coolant system, or simply insufficient coolant.
Is it safe to drive with a red battery light?
Safe to drive: No, if the battery light shows red while driving, you need to have the fault looked at immediately as the battery isn’t being charged. Next steps: Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine and contact us to report your breakdown. Don’t restart the engine as this could make the problem worse.
Safe to drive: Yes, if it’s always lit and there’s no loss of power. You should get it checked as soon as possible. No, if it’s flashing while you’re driving. Avoid heavy acceleration and high engine speed and stop the vehicle. Restart the engine after 2 minutes to reset the engine management system.
What do all the warning lights on my car mean?
Engine management light – shows when a sensor triggers an alert. Battery light – this symbol can mean the battery isn’t charging properly. Oil pressure light – normally caused by low oil pressure. Brake warning light – could be a sign the hydraulic brake system has failed.
When does the brake warning light go red?
And if the brake system doesn’t respond right, or if the pedal suddenly goes to the floor or requires pumping to stop the car, stop driving it and get it towed to a repair shop. When the main brake warning light is triggered by a fault in the system, it will be illuminated in red.
Safe to drive: No, if the battery light shows red while driving, you need to have the fault looked at immediately as the battery isn’t being charged. Next steps: Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine and contact us to report your breakdown. Don’t restart the engine as this could make the problem worse.