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Just the Facts: Vehicle Warning Lights StandardBrand.com | IntermotorImport.com ÜÜ JUST THE FACTSáá Vehicle Warning Lights Vehicle warning or indicator lights are not new but what these lamps are telling us has changed along with vehicle technology. The following list is by no means comprehensive, and the indicator images are not necessarily universal (automakers do differ so the owner’s manual should always be consulted), but these should provide a fair cross section as to what may appear on a vehicle’s dash. Oil Pressure Warning: If this TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring Traction Control or ESP: Illuminates light stays lit it indicates loss of System): Indicates the tire pressure when the vehicle’s traction control/anti- oil pressure. Immediately check monitoring system has found a tire skid or electronic stability system is oil level and pressure. with low air pressure or there may be a in use. Usually an indicator that sensor malfunction. Check tire pressure. conditions are slippery. Some vehicles will allow manual reset of TPMS warning light and others will Coolant Temp Warning: require professional diagnosis. Refer to Security Alert: If the symbol lights Indicates temperature has owner’s manual. momentarily it may mean that the exceeded normal limits. Check ignition switch is locked and will need coolant level, fan operation, Airbag Fault: If this light stays the proper transponder-equipped key to radiator cap, coolant leaks. illuminated after starting it indicates re-start. If the symbol is visible when the that the vehicle has found a fault in vehicle is on, then it typically indicates a Battery/Charging Alert: Indicates the airbag system and the computer malfunction in the security system. voltage level is below normal level has set a code. Professional repair Gas Cap: The check gas cap light and the vehicle’s charging system of the supplemental restraint system indicates that the gas cap is not is not functioning properly. Check is highly recommended. tightened properly. If not addressed, battery terminals, alternator belt, quite often the Check Engine Light and battery condition. Service Vehicle Soon: Typically indicates a lighting or other electrical will also illuminate. Check Engine or Malfunction problem that is controlled by the BCM Indicator Light (MIL): Indicates (body control module). Check all lights, Lamp Out: Indicates that there is the engine computer has set a head lights, turn signals, brake lights, an exterior light on the vehicle that Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). and hazard lights. This symbol may also is not functioning properly. Usually requires diagnosis with a be used to warn driver of a traction professional scan tool. control problem, or a communication problem between modules. Reduced Power Warning: Indicates Engine Computer has limited engine Door Ajar: Indicates that a door ESP Fault: Indicates that there power output. The ECM has many (including hood and trunk) is not is a problem with the vehicle’s levels of reduced power depending on closed. Open and close all doors, traction control/anti-skid or what component has failed in its control including hood and trunk. If vehicle electronic stability system. system. Usually requires diagnosis with is left in this condition overnight it a professional scan tool. can drain the battery. Cruise Control: Indicates Transmission Temperature: Washer Fluid Reminder: Indicates Transmission is operating at higher that cruise control is set washer fluid is low. Fill washer fluid during driving. than optimum temperature as reservoir. The cap has a symbol that transmission fluid is hotter than looks like a windshield. Some vehicles normal. Check transmission fluid have separate reservoirs for front level and engine coolant level. and rear window washers. Glow Plug (Diesel): On diesel Overdrive Light: This symbol vehicles this light indicates that the indicates that the vehicle’s overdrive Brake System: Indicates one of three engine’s glow plugs are warming system has been manually turned possible conditions: parking brake is on; up and the engine should not be off. Typically the overdrive system problem with the braking system/brake started until this light goes out. is controlled by an on/off switch. fluid is low, or ABS problem. Check brake fluid and make sure the parking brake is fully released. If the problem Fog Lamp: Indicates that the DPF Light (Diesel): The diesel is in the ABS system, it may need a exhaust particulate filter has failed vehicle’s front fog lamps are professional diagnosis. illuminated. its test and needs to be serviced. Oil Change Reminder: Indicates that oil life has expired. This is monitored by the ECM; the interval can be ABS Light: Indicates that the mileage or a combination of readings DEF Light (Diesel): The diesel Anti-lock Brake computer has set taken by the ECM. The reset procedure exhaust fluid reservoir is low a code and needs professional is listed in the owner’s manual. Some on fluid. diagnosis. vehicles require the use of special tools to reset the light. ST10235VWL-MAR13.
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