5 Important Car Warning Lights You Should Know.

Car warning lights are designed to let you know when your vehicle has an issue. They can be related to the engine, fluid levels, tire pressure, or other systems. Each warning light is usually either red or yellow/orange. Red warning lights indicate more serious issues that can be safety hazards, while yellow or amber warning lights often mean something needs to be serviced or you need to operate your vehicle with caution until checked. It’s essential to understand what these lights are trying to tell you as each one has a different meaning, and some can indicate serious problems. Here are some of the most important car warning lights and what they mean.

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Red warning lights

Engine overheat light

This is a thermometer with three parallel lines along the top of the thermometer and wavy lines along the base. This means your engine is overheating, and you must pull over quickly. Check the coolant level and add more if it’s low. You should call a mechanic if the light stays on after adding coolant.

Oil pressure light

This light looks like an old-fashioned oil can and usually comes on when your oil level is low. If this light comes on, you should add oil to your car as soon as possible, as your vehicle cannot run without oil. It’s important to check your oil level regularly and top it off if necessary.

Battery charge malfunction light

This light shows a battery box with “+” and “-” symbols. It indicates that your car’s battery is not charging correctly. If this light stays on while driving, you should take your car to a mechanic to check the battery.

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Yellow/orange warning lights

Check engine light

This light looks like an engine with the word “check” inside of it (it could also be a lightning bolt symbol) and indicates that there’s an issue with your car’s engine. Although it’s not an emergency that requires immediate attention, you should take your vehicle to a mechanic for a check-up. However, if this light continually flashes, this indicates a more serious problem, and you should go to the mechanic as soon as possible.

Low fuel light

This light looks like a gas pump and comes on when your fuel level is low. It’s important to keep an eye on this light as running out of gas can damage your engine. If this light comes on, you should refuel as soon as possible.

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Resources for more information about car warning lights

If you want to learn more about car warning lights, carwarninglights.net has a comprehensive list of warning lights and other dashboard light symbols for your vehicle and what they mean. You can also find more information in your car’s owner’s manual.

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