Emergency lights | What light on the dashboard mean?

Emergency lights |  What light on the dashboard mean?


Cars are becoming more sophisticated in the number of defects that can occur has increased dramatically, and the number of different lights blinking on the dashboard. Some of the warning lights are the most common are listed below as well as advice on what to do if you show in your car.

A 2006 survey by AA Personal Loans found that nearly half of women (47 percent) and one third of men (33 percent) could not correctly identify symbols for frequently used functions or lights warning database.

Many warning are specific manufacturer or model yourself, you will find a detailed explanation of their importance in the vehicle handbook.

If a warning light appears (or fails to turn off when you start the engine), you must stop as soon as possible in a safe place and refer to the manual first. In addition to describing the error mode should also indicate whether it is safe to continue driving or not.



Oil pressure warning light

This light should be activated when the ignition is switched on and should go as soon as the engine starts. If the light stays on after start or turn for a trip, stop, stop the engine and check the engine oil level. Top immediately if the level is low. If the light comes on, even if the oil level is correct, do not start the engine, and seek help.


Battery charge warning light

 This light should illuminate when the ignition is turned on and should be shut down as soon as the engine starts.

If it is not illuminated at all or if it illuminates while driving, the battery is not charged because there is an error with your charging system.

This may be one of the following;

* Loose battery terminals or ZIP

* A broken or loose alternator belt

* A failure in the alternator

If the tape is broken, it must be replaced before starting the engine. Cooling system can invoke this belt and its failure could cause the engine to overheat, which in turn would lead to engine damage.

Immediately move the vehicle to a safe place and turn off the engine. Do not start the engine and ask for help.


Engine warning light

Back when the power is turned on. It should be shut down as soon as the engine starts.

If it lights up when the engine is running, a malfunction of the motor system. Have it checked as soon as possible.

If you blink while driving, immediately reduce the speed of the vehicle until the light goes on continuously. If it continues to flash, avoid heavy acceleration and speed of the engine to stop the car and check it out immediately.

In some vehicles, this light can be red - while the vehicle to stop and ask for help.

If it is safe to do so, try to stop the vehicle, cut the engine, wait two minutes, then restart the engine to reset the engine management system.

With the lights of the car is still fit to drive as long as no other defects are visible with the engine. Have the vehicle inspected by a dealer or repair shop as soon as possible to avoid any damage to the catalyst.



Brake system warning light

This light comes on when the handbrake is on. Lighting after releasing the handbrake may indicate a low level of brake fluid.

Consult the manual and add the correct brake fluid at once to bring the level up to the MAX. As the brakes to reduce the liquid level is slowly decreasing. Check brake fluid level frequently to ensure that there is more rapid loss of fluids.

If the brake fluid is too low and the brake pedal travel is much more than usual, one of the two hydraulic brake circuits may fail. Do not continue your trip and ask for help.

If the light stays on, even if the brake fluid level is correct, this may indicate a sensor failure. Take your vehicle to a dealer or garage as soon as possible.


thank: www.theaa.com