Dashboard Warning Lights
Dashboard Warning Lights Explained
Picture this: you’re driving down the M1 Motorway towards your holiday destination, then all of a sudden an orange warning light illuminates on your cars dash. What does it mean?
WARNING LIGHT WOES: If your car’s dashboard is lit up like a Christmas tree, or even if there’s one small blinking light, it’s important to get it checked out.
Modern cars are filled with electronics and packed with sensors to monitor both how your vehicle is behaving and to let you know when there is a problem.
There are two types of warning lights: red and orange. Red warning lights suggest that you must act immediately, as these lights may represent a variety of issues including engine overheating, braking system problems or engine oil pressure.
Orange lights mean that the engine management system has detected a fault, and if this happens you may continue to drive however, you will need to take your car to your local servicing dealer/mechanic for a diagnosis and repair as soon as possible.
It’s important to know what the car dashboard warning lights mean because they can pre-empt a car breakdown, potentially saving you from an expensive repair bill and keeping you safe on the road.
In the event that a red or orange warning light appears on your dash, do not ignore it. Instead, pull over safely and calmly consult your owner’s handbook as this will tell you the type of problem encountered. When in doubt, call for Road Assist or consult your local mechanic or vehicle manufacturer for advice.
If a light momentarily flashes on and then disappears, this does not necessarily indicate a problem. However, it is still recommended to raise this issue with your local mechanic who will put your mind at ease.
WARNING LIGHT WONDER: Between manufacturers there are more than 99 different warning lights in the market today (image: Britannia Rescue)
Here’s a list of the most common warning lights across the majority of vehicle manufacturers:
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Do you know what the warning lights on your vehicle mean? Have you ever ignored them and found out the hard way?
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