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What is a car indicator light?

Referring to car indicator light, let me introduce car dashboard indicator lights.It is used to warn us to check your car, avoiding unnecessary trouble.

What are the indicator lights on a car?

Let’s take a look at some common car warning indicator lights.The picture below shows all the car indicator lights, including the car problem indicator lights.If the car indicator light stays on, it means that you you can mat have a fault,so the car dashboard indicator lights is very timely for prompt of the fault.

What is the meaning of the car indicator lights？

Check engine light

What does the alternator warning light indicate?

The function of this car indicator light is to indicate that your car engine may be faulty, or there may be a small problem with the engine. Of course, there is no need to panic. When you see this indicator light on, you cannot run normally at the same time, please pull to the side and turn off the engine, do not use a lot of power,otherwise,you will get a brand new engine.

Battery indicator light

The battery indicator light is easy to see. After all, the red indicator light can be seen by ordinary people at a glance. It is in the shape of a battery, with positive and negative poles. The battery indicator light means that the car may not have electricity to start the ignition, so when you start the car, it will make a sound of "uuuuuu", which means that there is a problem with your battery indicator light, this needs to be checked, if you can start normally, but the battery indicator light is still on, please don't be fooled, there may be a problem with the battery, or a part of the current is left on the line of the starting circuit.

Coolant temperature indicator light

The coolant temperature indicator light is like a blue indicator light with a thermometer floating on the sea.If its indicator light is on, it means that your coolant is not enough, or you need to add water to the car, or other parts of the car are damaged. This is a serious warning light on the dashboard,you need to pay attention to it. As the engine indicator light, it also needs to be stopped for inspection and correction, otherwise,your beloved car will be scrapped.

Oil pressure warning indicator light

What does the oil indicator light mean?

Oil pressure warning indicator light is a red indicator light, it is a symbol of an oil tank and a drop of oil,which belongs to the malfunction indicator light.It suggests you that the oil is running out or that your car is in Oil leakage, or your car may be damaged by the oil pump system, or the piston may be damaged causing by oil leakage. Of course, when this indicator light flashes, don't panic, you can try to refuel.if the oil pressure warning light is still flashing, check the problem is the best choice.

Brake system indicator light

The indicator light consists of circle,brackets,and exclamation mark,which is very easy to identify.When you are driving fast at a high speed, then you need to wait for the red green indicator light ahead. Stop in place and pull the handbrake,the indicator light will light up.

How to turn off the brake light indicator?

When you release the handbrake, the indicator light will go out. This is a safety system, also known as "ABS". However, when you are running at a high speed, you can't pull up the handbrake directly, it may wear out your car's brake pads, resulting in later maintenance. Don't do such a risky thing.

Airbag warning indicator light

When the airbag warning indicator light is on, it is actually a normal display. however, it keeps flashing while driving, it may be a problem with one of the airbags, which may lead to no protection in the event of a traffic accident effect. So it’s better to check.

Lights off indicator light

The lights off indicator light is on, indicating that there is a problem with your headlights or tail lights. In order to avoid driving problems at nights, it is recommended to change a light to resolve the abnormality.

Washer fluid, door open, low oil indicator light

Washer fluid, door open, low oil indicator light are three basic icons that everyone should know and understand.

The washer fluid indicator light is know as a windshield with water flow. When this indicator light is on, it proves that your car washer is not enough. If your car windshield is dirty and you need to clean it, it may cause the wipers to scratch the windshield without the cleaning fluid.

The door open indicator light icon usually means that the door is not closed, or the door is not closed tightly, you just need to close it.

If the low oil indicator light is flashing, it indicates that you need to gas up the car.

Washer fluid, door open, low oil indicator light are three basic icons that everyone should know and understand.

The door open indicator light icon usually means that the door is not closed, or the door is not closed tightly, you just need to close it.

If the low oil indicator light is flashing, it indicates that you need to gas up the car.

What does a flashing red light indicate?

The red indicator light flashes,meaning that your car is faulty.It can allow you to make further inspections of the car faster and find problems in time.

What does a flashing red light indicate?

The red indicator light flashes,meaning that your car is faulty.It can allow you to make further inspections of the car faster and find problems in time.

What is the engine light indicate？

The engine light indicate is a sign surrounded by a yellow outline, indicating that the engine is faulty. Further inspection of the vehicle is required to troubleshoot the problem.

What is the shift light indicate？

On some cars, there is an auxiliary indicator-the gear shift indicator, which informs the driver to shift to a higher or lower gear, obtaining the lowest fuel consumption, such as indicator light in N gear is neutral gear, R gear indicator light is reverse gear, D gear indicator light is a forward gear, P gear is a parking gear.

What does the ABS indicator light mean?

When the ABS indicator light is on, it suggest you drive at a low speed, and do not take emergency braking to avoid accidents. The main function of ABS is to prevent the vehicle from slipping or veeringwhen braking, it is better to go to the repair shop as soon as possible.

There is another situation, the ABS indicator light and the brake system indicator light are on at the same time, which means that the entire braking system and the vehicle may both lost their function.

The vehicle at this moment must be taken out of use immediately, it is not recommended. Then check whether the brake fluid is sufficient. If it is lower than the minimum value, it means that the brake pipeline is leaking oil. This is the worst situation. You need to report for repair and let a professional handle it.

What does a red indicator light on a dashboard indicate mean?

1.The power indicator light is a warning light when turn on the ignition to start the car. If the light is on, it will not start.

2.If the engine light is flashing, it means that your engine has a problem, this will be a very serious problem, you need to check the vehicle at once.

3.The low fuel indicator light indicates that the car needs to be refueled. If the fuel tank is full and it is still on, it means that the connection is faulty.

You need to pay attention to the above red indicator light signs.

What does the malfunction indicator light mean?

First of all, let's understand what is indicator light? Or what is malfunction indicator light. The function of indicator light is to warn or indicate that there may be problems. The malfunction indicator light means that the car indicator light to warn you where there is a fault, you need to do maintenance. It will warn of your various car systems such as fuel tank, hood, low fuel and more in advance. If the car breaks down, make timely repairs immediately, so as to protect your car.

A malfunction indicator light on the dash may be labeled

1.Low oil indicator light

2.Lights off indicator light

3.Airbag warning indicator light

4.Brake system indicator light

5.Oil pressure warning indicator light

6.Coolant temperature indicator light

7.Battery indicator light

8.Check engine light

9.Washer fluid indicator light

10.Door open indicator light

11.Fan indicator light

12.Hood indicator light

Why does my malfunction indicator light on?

Instrument panel failures are generally engine failures, oil system failures, battery and power generation system failures.

The fault indicators on the dashboard of the car, including the engine fault lamp, the oil system fault lamp, the battery and power generation system fault lamps, etc., these fault indicators are rarely on, but as long as they are on, it means corresponding faults or abnormalities have occurred in the vehicle, which may affect driving safety if small, or may damage the vehicle if it is large. It needs to be repaired immediately, or contact the vehicle’s brand 4S shop for rescue.

When the engine fault indicator light on the dashboard of the car is on, it is possible to continue driving. The color of the engine fault indicator light is yellow, which reminds the driver that the engine may be faulty and needs to be repaired. If there is a red light on the dashboard of the car, the vehicle can no longer be driven. Park the vehicle in a safe area in time or call a tow truck to a repair shop for repair.

a flashing red light indicator

Engine self-check prompt indicator light

Every time the vehicle is started, a bunch of icons will appear in the middle of the instrument panel, which will automatically go out after a few seconds. This process is

the self-inspection process of the car. When the self-test is completed, the corresponding icon will go out, and the icon with fault will continue to light up, prompting the driver to pay attention.

Oil pressure indicator light

Compared with the handbrake indicator light, the oil pressure indicator light is easier to remember.It is an icon in the shape of a "kettle" on the instrument panel. The oil pressure indicator light is used to indicate whether the oil pressure is normal. Like the Engine self-check prompt indicator light, the oil pressure indicator light also illuminates when the vehicle is started. If the oil pressure is normal, it will go out. Otherwise,it will stay on if there is an abnormality in the oil pressure.

Refueling indicator light

The refueling indicator light is used to remind the vehicle driver to add fuel to the vehicle in time. When the fuel is insufficient, the refueling indicator light turns yellow; when the fuel is extremely insufficient, the refueling indicator light turns red. However, some models have the yellow light on all the time,so those drivers who are used to waiting until the red light to refuel should pay attention.

Coolant temperature indicator.

Coolant temperature indicator has a design of thermometer-style,which styling is very intuitive. As the name suggests, the coolant temperature indicator is used to indicate Coolant temperature. Normally it is off, but it will light up if the coolant temperature is too high or too low.

Exterior light indication

Car lights play a very important role in daily car use. Needless to say, when driving at night, the lights must be turned on; in some heavy rain, fog lights or when entering tunnels, lights are also needed.

Seat belt not fastened warning light

When it is detected that there is a passenger in a seat in the car who does not fasten the seat belt, the seat belt not fastened indicator light will light up until the passenger fastens the seat belt. It will turn off when you put on the seat belt or leave the seat.

ABS indicator light

Generally, it can be known at a glance that it is the ABS indicator light. Under normal conditions, the ABS indicator light is off except when the vehicle starts to light up momentarily; but if there is a fault in the ABS braking system, the indicator light is on.

what's a wrench indicator light

When the wrench light illuminates, it is letting you know it is time to make an appointment for your next service. This mostly serves as a warning or a reminder to make the appointment now.

How can i turn off the slip indicator light

The auto dashboard is a device that reflects the working conditions of various systems of the vehicle. It usually includes fuel indicator light, washer fluid indicator light, electronic throttle indicator light, front and rear fog light indicator light. In order to prevent the drive wheel from slipping. ASR works in conjunction with ABS in any rev range. When the ignition switch is turned on, ASR is automatically activated, the so-called "default selection".

How to reset slip indicator light

In the following cases, we can turn off the ASO system since we need a certain degree of wheel slip.

1.The wheels install the snow chains.

2.The car is driving on snow or loose roads

3.The car is stuck somewhere and needs to move back and forth to get out of the predicament.

4.When the car starts off on a slope, but one side of the wheel has very low adhesion.

What does the tail light indicator mean

The taillight indicator，which is also called width indicator. When the light is not good, it can display the approximate width of the vehicle body,avoiding accidents such as scratches when overtaking or intersecting with oncoming vehicles.

How do i reset my malfunction indicator light

All you need to do is insert the key into the ignition and turn it on and off three times in a row, one second apart. When done, drive the car to see if the lights have reset or not.

Summarize

Whenever you encounter the corresponding car indicator light, or there is a flashing light, checking is the best way.In order to ensure your car is safe and secure,you can't ignore everything.