Glow Plug Warning - used on diesel vehicles, no attempt to start the vehicle must made until the light goes out. Seat Belt Reminder - will show when the engine is on but the driver's seat belt isn't fastened. Tyre Pressure Monitor - will show when incorrect tyre pressure is detected.Ĭar Doors Indicator - will show when one or more car doors, including the boot, are incorrectly closed, or still open.
#CAR BATTERY INDICATOR BLACK DRIVER#
Driving with insufficient oil levels can cause serious damage to the car's engine.įog Light Indicator - This lights shows when the fog lights are on.įull Beam Light Indicator - This light shows when the headlights are turned to full beam.įront Airbag Warning Light - amber light informs the driver when a passenger airbag has been switched off manually. If this light comes on you should check the oil levels immediately. Low Oil Pressure Light Indicator - Indicates low oil levels. Take your car to a mechanic as soon as possible. If the light comes on whilst driving then there is a problem with the braking system. Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator - This light will remain on until you have released the parking brake. If this light comes on the steering is likely to feel a lot heavier which will make the car harder to steer. Pull over and call for roadside assistance.Įlectric Power Steering Light Indicator - Indicates a problem with the power assisted steering. This could be caused by a faulty alternator, a battery that has come to the end of its working life (most batteries last up to four or so years) or because the battery terminals need cleaning.Įngine Overheating Light Indicator - If this light comes on it means your engine is overheating.
If this light comes on you will still have normal braking ability but without the anti-lock function.īattery and Charging Light Indicator - If this light comes on then your car battery isn't being charged. If you have to continue driving do so slowly and without hard acceleration.Īnti-Lock Braking System Indicator Light - Indicates a fault with the anti-lock braking system. If this light comes on while driving you should have your car checked by the dealer as soon as you can. The following indicator lights are common in most cars.Įngine Warning or Malfunction Indicator Light - This will usually mean that there is a problem with the engine's management system or the engine's emissions control system. You only need to worry when the lights stay on or when they come on whilst driving. When you turn the key in the ignition it is likely that most of the indicator lights on the dashboard light up and stay lighted for several seconds. As a rule orange lights mean that the problem should be checked at the earliest convenience and red lights indicate a problem that should be checked immediately.
The way they tell the driver of any problems is through dashboard indicator lights.
They now have a wide range of sensors, which monitor the cars performance and constantly check for problems.
Modern cars are increasingly sophisticated and computerised.
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