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In life, cars are becoming more and more popular. Every family and even every adult can have their own car. They can be a car, SUV, sports car, truck, pick-up truck or any other vehicle. You can’t just own it. It is also required to understand it, understand its performance, and understand its possible problems.
Here, in order to help you understand your car better, the detailed introduction to the 20 common warning lights on the dashboard of the vehicle is written. What do they represent when they are on? The meaning of making the right action will bring better protection for your driving safety.
When the parking brake handle (ie, handbrake) is pulled up, this light is on. While the handbrake is lowered, the indicator light goes out automatically. On some models, this light will be on when the brake fluid is insufficient.
The indicator light shows the working status of the battery. It lights up when the switch is turned on and goes out after the engine starts. If it does not light up or stays on for a long time, please check the generator and circuit immediately.
An indicator light shows the wear and tear of the brake discs. Under the normal circumstance, when the light is on, it reminds the owner that the faulty or worn-out transition brake pad should be replaced in time. And it will go out after repair.
The warning light shows the oil pressure of the engine. When this light is on, it indicates that the lubrication system has lost pressure and there may be leakage. At this time, it is necessary to stop the engine immediately for inspection.
An indicator light shows that the engine coolant temperature is too high. When this light illuminates and alarms, please stop the vehicle immediately and turn off the engine and then continue driving after cooled for the normal temperature.
The indicator light shows the working status of the airbag. It will light up after the switch is switched on, and it will go out within about 3-4 seconds which indicates that the system is normal. If it is off or constant, it indicates that the system is faulty.
It will light up when the vehicle starts, and it will go out within about 3-4 seconds, which indicates that the system is normal. No light or continuous light indicates system failure. At this time, you can continue driving at low speed but avoid sudden braking.
The indicator light shows the working status of the engine. It will light up when the vehicle starts, and it will go out within about 3-4 seconds, which indicates that the engine is normal. No light or continuous light indicates that the engine is faulty and needs to be overhauled in time.
An indicator light indicates insufficient fuel. When the light is on, it means that the fuel is about to run out. Generally, the vehicle can still travel about 50 kilometers from the time the light is on to the time when the fuel runs out.
The indicator light shows whether the door is completely closed. When the door is open or not closed, the corresponding indicator light will light up to remind the owner that the door is not closed. And it will go out after the door is closed.
The indicator light shows the status of the seat belt. Due to the model, the light will be on for a few seconds to remind. Or it will not go out until the seat belt is fastened. And some cars will also have a sound reminder.
The indicator light shows the stock of windshield washer fluid. If the washer fluid is about to be exhausted, the light will be on reminding the owner to add the washer fluid in time. After adding the cleaning solution, the indicator light goes out.
An indicator light shows the status of the Car rear cover (trunk cover). If the light is on, it means the Car rear cover is open or not properly closed. After closing, the light goes out.
This indicator light is used to display the working status of the vehicle’s TCS (Traction Control System). It appears on Japanese cars mainly. When the indicator light is on, it means that the TCS system has been shut down.
When the turn signal is on, the corresponding turn signal flashes at a certain frequency. When the double flashing warning light button is pressed, the two lights will light up at the same time. The indicator light will go out automatically after the turn signal is off.
The marker indicator light is used to display the working status of the vehicle marker light. It is usually off. When the mark indicator light is turned on, the indicator light is on.
It shows whether the headlights are in the high beam state. Normally, the indicator light is off. It lights up when the high beam is switched on or when the high beam instantaneous lighting function is used.
This indicator is used to show the working conditions of the front and rear fog lights. When the front and rear fog lights are switched on, the two lights are on. The left side of the figure is the front fog light display while the right one is the rear fog light indicator.
The O/D gear indicator light is used to display the working status of the O/D gear (Over-Drive) of the automatic gear. When the O/D gear indicator light flashes, it means that the O/D gear is locked.
This light is mainly used in Volkswagen models. When the vehicle starts self-checking, the EPC light will light up and then go out within a few seconds. If there is a malfunction, this light will light up. And it should be overhauled in time.
The above are the 20 common car dashboard indicators being shared with you. Hopefully it can be helpful.
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