What happens if the lane departure warning light stays on?
If light illuminates whilst driving, or stays on after ignition, airbags may not deploy in the event of an accident. When the Lane Departure Warning System (LDW) recognises lane markings, it will illuminate green, otherwise it will be coloured grey.
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.
What do the warning lights on the dashboard mean?
A red warning light may also be used to remind you of an important issue. Orange or yellow dashboard warning light: A orange or yellow dashboard warning light is intended to provide the driver information that the engine or a component of the vehicle needs repairing or servicing.
When to turn off the power steering warning light?
Turn off once window is clear to save battery energy, which in turn saves fuel. The power steering warning light will illuminate if your fluid levels are low or if there is a fault within the system. Check power steering fluid levels and top-up if necessary. If fluid levels continuously fall, there may be a leak in the system.
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).
Can a car have more than one warning light?
A new phenomenon has emerged in vehicles with advanced systems. Did more than one warning light come on at the same time? Advanced traction and stability control and other systems are dependent on multiple automotive functions to operate properly.
What do all wheel drive warning lights mean?
These indicate that the wheels in an all-wheel drive vehicle are locked together. Your vehicle will hitch and buck and generally feel like it will tear itself apart unless the road is very slippery, the terrain is very rough (both of which the Lock is designed for) or speeds above about 20 mph.
When does the EBD system warning light come on?
Traction and Stability Control indicators, sometimes including the word ‘off’ may be visible when a Check Engine, ABS, Drivetrain or Suspension trouble light is on. This ABS indicator, or one of the others shown above, will be seen if the EBD system warning light is illuminated.