10 Common Warning Lights On Your Car’s Dashboard You Should Know About

Sagar Puri
Jul 20, 2023

Oil Pressure Warning Light

This old-fashioned oil can symbol indicates that there is an issue with your car’s oil pressure system.

Tire Pressure Warning Light

Also known as the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) symbol, this image signals an issue with your tire pressure or the TPMS.

Engine Temperature Warning Light

If you see this symbol pop up, it means that your engine is overheating.

Traction Control Alert Light

This car symbol indicates that your vehicle’s traction control system is activated. The system uses your (ABS) to determine if one wheel is spinning faster than the others.

Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light

When you brake hard, like on slick roads, the ABS pulses the brakes to prevent your wheels from locking up.

Traction Control Malfunction Light

This light indicates that your vehicle’s traction control system might have a broken or damaged sensor or some other malfunction.

Airbag Warning Light

The airbag warning light signals that something is wrong with one of your airbags or the entire airbag system.

Battery Alert Light

This light signifies a problem with the vehicle’s charging system.

Low Fuel Indicator Light

This warning light simply means your vehicle is running low on fuel.

Seat Belt Reminder Light

This car light simply reminds you or your passenger to fasten your seatbelts. It is usually accompanied by a repetitive dinging noise.

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