5 types of indicator lights that are less common but that car drivers should know
(Baonghean.vn) - Although they do not appear often, the 5 types of error warning lights below are still very necessary and any driver must know how to handle them in case the vehicle breaks down or suddenly malfunctions while driving on the road.
1. Glow plug light
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Due to the structure and operating characteristics of diesel engines, vehicles using this engine will have difficulty starting or will not start after being parked for a long time or overnight. At that time, the driver must warm up the combustion chamber before starting.
On today's cars, there are usually 2 ways to dry the combustion chamber: heating by turning the key to the position set by the manufacturer. Another way is to use a button on cars equipped with a button (usually trucks). When turning the key to the heating position, or pressing the button and holding for about 7 - 10 seconds, when this indicator light comes on on the dashboard, it means the car's combustion chamber is being heated. Then, start as usual.
2. Engine oil filter water indicator light (primary filter)
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Like the glow plug light, the water in the oil filter warning light only appears on vehicles using diesel engines.
This indicator light has a filter cup icon, orange or yellow in color. If this light comes on after the engine has started, it means there is water in the fuel, the water level in the filter has exceeded the allowable threshold. In this case, open the oil filter, clean it to remove the water and reinstall it. If not, replace the filter.
Although it does not immediately affect the vehicle, this error must be completely fixed to avoid affecting other parts of the engine such as: high pressure pump, injector...
3. Windshield washer fluid low indicator light
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When this light appears on the dashboard, it means that the windshield washer fluid is low below the allowable level, and it is necessary to add windshield washer fluid immediately. Because on dusty roads such as: roads under construction, suburbs, unpaved, or when it is raining, if the windshield washer fluid is low, it is very troublesome because the driver's vision will be limited, which is very dangerous.
To distinguish it from other tanks such as coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, the manufacturer will usually mark it on the windshield washer fluid cap, similar to the marking on the dashboard.
4. Carbon filter error indicator light
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If this light is flashing on your dashboard, it means there is a problem with the carbon filter in your vehicle's exhaust system. In other words, your vehicle is emitting more toxic gases than usual.
Don’t ignore this light on your dashboard. A clogged carbon filter can damage your car’s engine, which can be much more expensive to repair.
5. Cruise Control indicator light
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Cruise Control is a very popular system, this system helps the driver feel more comfortable and pleasant when traveling on long journeys, on deserted roads or on the highway... New drivers or with unfamiliar cars for the first time, when you accidentally turn on this system without knowing, rely on the light on the dashboard to turn off Cruise Control.
There are usually 3 types of symbols for this warning light: a clock symbol with a down arrow on the outer edge, an "A/D" letter symbol, and a "CRUISE" letter symbol.
