Do you recognize these symbols? Do you know what they mean? Any idea of what their color represents? If your answer is No to any of these questions, you should read this article; it may avoid damage to your car and even save your life.
DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS
Every icon blinking on your car dashboard is telling you something you should be aware of and the level of importance or urgency depends on its color:
BLUE: Merely informative; means the feature is currently active.
GREEN: Just telling you the system is operating.
WHITE: Simply indicating the feature is engaged.
YELLOW OR ORANGE: Warning: Not critical but the system needs to be checked soon.
RED: Danger: Critical failure.
Icons may vary from one brand to another, the car´s modernity, and if it is an electric, gas, hybrid, or diesel vehicle; You can find all of them in the owner´s Manual. However, here is a chart with the most common dashboard warning lights that will help you identify almost any problem:
DASHBOARD LIGHTS IDENTIFICATION CHART
- Fog Light
- Power steering (warning)
- Fog Light (rear)
- Low washer fluid
- Brake Pad (warning)
- Cruise control active
- Direction indicators
- Rain and light system
- Winter Mode system
- Information indicator
- (Diesel) Preheat (warning)
- Frost (warning)
- Ignition switch (warning)
- The Key is not in the vehicle
- Key battery low
- Distance (warning)
- Press clutch
- Press brake
- Steering lock (warning)
- Main Beam headlights
- Tire pressure low
- Sidelight information
- Exterior light fault
- Brake Lights (warning)
- (Diesel) Particulate filter (warning)
- Trailer hitch (warning)
- Air suspension (warning)
- Lane departure (warning)
- Catalytic converter (warning)
- Child seatbelt not on
- Parking brake light
- Battery/alternator (warning)
- Parking assist
- Service Required
- Adaptive Lighting
- Headlight range control
- Rear spoiler (warning)
- Convertible roof (warning)
- Airbag (warning)
- Handbrake (warning)
- Water in the fuel filter
- Airbag deactivated
- Fault problem
- Dipped beam headlights
- Dirty air filter
- Eco-driving indicator
- Hill descent control
- Temperature (warning)
- ABS (warning)
- Fuel filter (Warning)
- Door Open
- Bonett open
- Low fuel
- Automatic gearbox (warning)
- Speed Limiter
- Suspension dampers
- Oil Pressure low
- Windscreen defrost
- Boot open
- Stability control Off
- Rain Sensor
- Engine/emissions (warning)
- Rear window defrost
- Auto windscreen wiping
M&M VEHICLE TRANSPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
- Keep your vehicle in good condition
- Pay attention to every weird sound and warning sign,
- Have your vehicle checked every once or twice a year,
- Keep it clean and replace any damaged parts
If your car stops working and you need to ship your vehicle, call 877 957 4878 M&M VEHICLE TRANSPORT for a free quote. Our agents will inform you of all the requirements and conditions to deliver an inoperable vehicle in a proper, safe, and fast way.
