A Quick Guide to Dashboard Warning Lights

Have you ever been driving and notice one of your dashboard warning lights turn on? What does it mean? What should you do next? Here’s a quick guide to help walk you through the meaning for some of the most common warning lights and what you should do next to remedy the situation.

 

Battery Warning Light

What it means: battery voltage is low and/or the charging system is not working properly.

Next steps: check the battery, battery terminals, and alternator belt. Seek professional help if needed.

Brake Warning Light

What it means: either your brake linings are worn down, brake fluid is low, or the parking brake is on.

Next steps: check to make sure your parking brake is off, then seek professional help to check your brake system if the light is still on.

Bulb Failure

What it means: one of the lights on your vehicle burned out or is not functioning properly.

Next steps: search for the light that isn’t working and replace the bulb. Check the fuse box if changing the bulb doesn’t work.

Oil Pressure Warning

What it means: loss of oil pressure in your engine.

Next steps: turn your engine off, check your oil level and top off if low. Seek the help of a professional if the light stays on or the light turns back on within a short time after topping off your oil.

Maintenance Required

What it means: routine maintenance required according to your vehicle’s mileage.

Next steps: find your vehicle’s maintenance service schedule that is located in your owner’s manual. Service your vehicle as noted in the manual.

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